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Local woman sets up Stuffie Drive for Syrian refugees coming to B.C.

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

A young Courtenay woman wants to give Syrian refugees coming to British Columbia a very warm welcome.

Tia Lawrence, 20, has started a Stuffie Drive in the Comox Valley. She is asking the community to donate stuffed animals, hats, mittens and scarves for the children aged 0 to 18 years old who have been living in meagre conditions in refugee camps awaiting a place to belong.

“I’ve been reading a lot about the Syrian refugees on the news and following it around the world,” said Lawrence. “It really touched my heart and I want to do something to help.”

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“I just want them to feel safe and also welcome them to our country and

communities with open arms,” said Lawrence.

“This is a good opportunity for our community to get involved”.

The new federal Liberal government announced it plans to settle 25,000 Syrians in Canada, with around 3,000 scheduled to come to B.C., with 10 heading to Victoria.

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Comox Valley traffic intersections some of mid and north Island’s worse for crashes

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff

The City of Courtenay boasts five of the 20 most dangerous intersections on northern Vancouver Island, two of which are in the top 10 on a list compiled by the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC).

That statistic equates to 25 percent of all busy intersections for mid-North Vancouver Island cities in the study, which includes Mill Bay, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, and Campbell River. The report is based on the crash count that occurs at busy intersections between 2009 and 2013. Nanaimo leads the list of the worst crash sites north of the Malahat, with six of the top ten spots alone.

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The intersection of Lerwick Road and Ryan Road is ranked among City of Courtenay’s worst for the mid to North Vancouver Island according to a report issued by Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC). Data was collected between 2009 and 2013. Failing to yield and following too close are some of the factors that ICBC and the Mayor of Courtenay state are leading to collisions.

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Lawrence said although we are far away from where we can volunteer to help, the people in the Comox Valley can still pitch in.

“We can do stuff here that can help”, said Lawrence.

“My target is to provide a thousand stuffed animals as well as hats, mittens and scarves to keep them warm during winter.

“For children, having something to hold onto is often a big security thing. That is one of the reasons for collecting stuffed animals.

Lawrence was able to convince some local businesses to take part and also individuals.

You can drop off donations at Courtenay Kia, Grains Bakery, Serious Coffee, BCAA and Union Street Grill & Grotto.

The 3,000 refugees coming to BC are described by Immigrant Settlement Services of B.C. as the largest refugee relocation movement in B.C. history.

Normally, the province accommodates only up to 900 government-assisted refugees per year. For more information, you can contact Tia Lawrence at 250-650-5918.

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The two Courtenay locations that attribute to the highest numbers of crashes (ranked seventh and tenth respectively) are 17th Street at Cliffe Avenue with 190 and Island Highway at Ryan Road with 153 incidents.

Of those incidences, 166 resulted in casualties, according to the ICBC report.

The next worst in Courtenay ranked 11 through 20 include Lerwick Road and Ryan Road (153), 17th Street Bridge and Comox Road (103) and Old Island Highway and Ryan Road, Courtenay (101).

ICBC states that the most common causes of crashes are failing to yield to oncoming traffic, ignoring traffic control devices, following too close, speeding, and improper lane changes.

Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula agrees with that assessment.

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it of running the yellow and sometimes the red lights, which leads to a very dangerous situation,” Jangula said. “I’ve also noted that many of the motorists using the intersection of Comox Road, at the 17th Street bridge often enter the intersection after the light has changed, regardless of whether there are vehicles already in the intersection on not. This leads to a blockage of the flow of traffic and adds to the congestion.”

To tackle the problem Jangula says he will be asking the RCMP to increase enforcement at these intersections and place red light cameras in these problem locations, but ultimately the onus rests with motorist to be vigilant.

“I encourage all motorists in the Comox Valley to use more caution on our streets at this time of year,” said Jangula. “Allow a bit more time to get to your destination, to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you and to not run yellow lights.”

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All but one intersection (Old Island Highway at Ryan Road) fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry and Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI). The City provides input but responsibility to manage operations at these intersections rest with MoTI. The City of Courtenay staff work closely with them, the RCMP and ICBC, maintaining open dialogue to ensure traffic flow and safety are maintained.

RCMP encourage motorists to take caution particularly with the wet weather and when temperatures drop leading to slippery conditions as experienced in recent days. Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike should always exercise caution when entering a busy intersection and be extremely cognizant to share the road.

“Hastiness and complacency lead to incidents and collisions,” Inspector Tim Walton said.

“Let’s keep the roads safe this holiday season.”

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ROTARIANS SUPPORT 2016 EMPIRE DAYS ACTIVITIES

President John Jones of the Rotary club of Cumberland Centennial presents a cheque for $1,200 to Georgina Sadler and Leann Anderson of the 2016 Empire Days committee. The funds will be used by the committee to help pay expenses involved in the organizing of the event, in particular the May Queen Pageant.

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Drop your gifts off at Drive Thru

Santa and his friends at Rice Toyota welcome your donations at drive thru Saturday

Comox Valley’s annual one stop Christmas charity drop off will again be welcoming your generous donations.

The Third Annual Comox Valley Christmas Drive Thru at Rice Toyota Courtenay will take place on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Organizers are asking the public to come in and bring any new or used toys, clothing, food or pet related items that would go to local charities in the valley that will include Santa’s Workshop, Comox Valley Food Bank, the Comox Valley Transition Society and the Comox Valley SPCA. Santa Claus will be there to meet you and hand out treats to both kids and adults.

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the Comox Valley SPCA as one of the recipients of the donations. To see what the local SPCA needs, please check out this link: http:// www.spca.bc.ca/branches/comoxvalley/comox-giks.html#.VAZNWUvfZaU All cash donations will go to the SPCA. There will be coffee and hot chocolate as well as a cookie or muffin.

If you can’t make it out on Dec. 5th, feel free to drop off any items at Rice Toyota Courtenay before then.

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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING K'ómoks First Nation AMENDMENT to the CITY OF COURTENAY OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN Community Plan to allow for the servicing of water and sewer to Puntledge IR#2.

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Vegan dineout at Alano Club next Thursday This month’s Earthsave vegan dine out happens this coming Thursday Dec. 10th at 5:30 pm at the Alano Club, 543-6th St. in Courtenay.

The Alano Club of Courtenay offers a safe and supportive environment for anyone in the community who wishes to socialize in an alcohol and drug free establishment. Their cafe is open from 8 am to 2 pm daily. They also offer a Thursday night dinner with a vegan option for $10.50.

Belinda Jones, formerly of the Gatehouse Bistro and Gallery in Cumberland is now managing the food services of the club and has put together the following menu for the evening: Vegan Chili with Baked Sweet Potatoes and Buns followed

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Candlelight serenity service December 10 Christmas is charged with feelings. With the joy there can be memories of loss and sadness. We remember loved ones no longer with us or far away.

We reflect on past Christmases, perhaps wishing for different circumstances.

Unity Comox Valley invites you to take time to honour and acknowledge these feelings through music, contemplation and candle lighting.

Vicki Vanderhorst, minister for Unity Comox Valley will lead this uplifting healing ceremony. She says, “If you have difficulty enduring the holidays, wish to remember a loved one, or simply want to pause and take pleasure in the blessings of the season you will find comfort in this service.”

It starts at 7pm on Thursday, December 10 in the Unity Spiritual Centre next to the Lions Den in Comox.

For more information call 1-866-853-9866 or visit www.unitycomoxvalley.com.

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Herbicide use raises shore worries

Although I live just outside the regional boundary of CV, it is my major shopping and recreational area of which I am very concerned.

In Friday Nov 27 edition of Echo an article about salt harvesting brought a big question into my mind.

If this ambitious Cowichan Valley company is going to begin to pull salt out of the waters of Baynes Sound I am wondering if they are aware of the new 3 year plan to spray our beaches with a herbicide? The legal notice that was placed in a Parksville paper recently read in part: The herbicide treatments (of beach areas) are proposed to occur during the period of June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2019.

Pending further discussions with stakeholders and the outcome of current mechanical efforts, herbicide treatments may expand over time to include sites located in Sturgeon Banks and on the central east coast of Vancouver Island, including Comox, Courtenay, Royston, FannyBay, Deep Bay, Denman Island, Hornby Island and Sea Island.

This evidently is for the eradication of invasive intertidal cordgrasses (Spartina anglica, S. patens, S. densiflora). This application is seeking approval to apply herbicide to invasive Spartina under a time limited federal Emergency Use

Registration for the product Habitat (a.i. imazapyr), in combination with surfactant Ag-Surf II (a.i. alcohol ethoxylate). What concerns me is that when I googled this herbicide I discovered that when it was used alongside railroad tracks in Scotland EIGHT YEARS AFTER the application it was still detected!

How will this effect the shell fish industry and the new Salt company setting up in the pristine pure clean waters of Bayne Sound?

Len Walker Deep Bay

MYTHICAL SOLUTION I read the Letter to the Editor ( Nov.27/15) penned

by W.A. Metner.

I was disappointed but not surprised by Mr. Metner’s sentiment on homelessness. I believe his opinion on the homelessness issue is unfortunately. shared by many others and as far as I am concerned one person with this opinion is one too many.

In Mr. Metner’s letter he has a solution for people who are homeless and that is “... get a job.” That mythical solution has been dispelled by many experts many times over and I encourage Mr. Metner to read the multitude of articles that would assist him in becoming more informed about his fellow citizen..

A famous humanist once said, “The measure of a civilization is how it treats its

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weakest members.”

I applaud the CVRD politicians for taking a leadership role on this important cultural issue.

Peter Woods

NEVER FORGOTTEN While reading the many recent articles relating to homelessness and refugees, I was reminded of my own story.

When I entered Canada as an immigrant in 1971 we were well received. Even though I could not speak English, I tried to make ends meet. This was accomplished by taking on various jobs much different to those I was used to in the Netherlands which were all related to sales positions with heavy equipment. I began working for commission, selling vacuum cleaners. I had a good run on it, however, when it came to closing the deal I was not successful because earlier on in Holland I had learned not to depend on credit.

Selling vacuum cleaners could only be successful if you adopted that concept.

I declined to do that so I decided to work on a labor job in construction.

After 6 weeks, just prior to Christmas I was laid off.

I tried hard to get other employment, but to no avail.

However, we were very blessed. Just a few days before the Christmas celebrations began we were surprised by Canadian friendship and generosity.

Our Christmas was overwhelming in comparison to what we had been used to in Holland. Turkey and all the trimmings, a decorated tree, and gifts for all were quietly and secretly delivered to our home.

I still remember today that previous to this I had contacted Social Services in Calgary because we needed financial help. It was a humiliating move but there were very few questions asked and our daily needs were provided for.

As a family, we remember those days of humanitarian generosity and kindness as the best experience of all time in the worst of circumstances.

I wish that all the refugees and homeless people hopefully can have a similar experience.

Let us show with all the goodness in our hearts that we can reach out and make a difference to those who are most needy at this time in their lives.

Ary Sala Fanny Bay

ATTACK ON DEMOCRACY After the results come in, and this referendum is passed, as it surely will be, you should all reflect on how once again our regional district adjusts the parameters to insure a win.

First, only the property owners pay but everybody gets to vote. Of course, those that don’t pay will vote yes just because it

won’t cost them a dime.

Secondly, based on the ineptitude of the regional district when they wasted 400 grand on a piece of property that was never used for its intended purpose, would you really trust the regional district to use these funds wisely.

This is also the third time the regional district has pulled the same stunt. It was done to insure a win on the swimming pool referendum, and it was done again for the airport expansion.

In all cases, everybody got to vote, but only the propeerty owners paid.

This is just as unfair as the alternative voting process that our regional district would like to use to enhance their chances, whenever they come up with another hairbrained scheme that they want passed.

Think hard folks because these people will continue to use their power to get what they want at the expense of democracy and common sense.

R. McCulloh Area B

DON’T APPROVE PERMIT Dear Honorable Minister Polak: I am writing to strongly urge you to not approve application #15460-07/ PUP-MOE 16-19 permitting spraying imazapyr to eradicate spartina on Denman and Hornby shores.

Scientific research argues

strongly that more research is needed on the long term cumulative effects of such a practice as imazapyr can negatively affect a fragile marine ecosystem and increase global warming.

A US study states herbicides should not be used unless manual digging is not successful. Here on Denman, however, spartina is being successfully removed by manual digging.

According to a Royal Society of Science comparative study of different methods of spartina eradication, herbicides have had a “limited effect;” that the effects of long term US spraying practices have not been adequately studied and would need 3 to 5 years of monitoring; and that spraying damages nearby seagrasses that are essential for sequestering CO2 and slowing down ocean acidification and global warming.

The Ministry of Environment is, therefore, strongly urged to turn down the application permitting spraying of imazapyr until DFO scientists conduct studies on long-range cumulative effects. Moreover, permitting spraying on our island shores, without credible scientific assurances, would violate the CV regional district and Island Trust mandates to preserve and protect a fragile marine ecosystem.

Sharon Small Denman Island

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS A ROAD RUT or two Is nothing new.

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I approached the clerk and asked for help. After a brief description of what I wanted she recommended several books. They were all relevant and I was happy with my purchase. The recipient liked the gift and I can’t imagine what else I could have gotten. I hope the clerk knows I appreciate her individual attention and genuine suggestions. She didn’t pressure me to buy

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com dog owner(s) with a very low IQ, a complete lack of common sense, and a dysfunctional moral compass, is in the area around Martin Park. This jerk, jerks, or jerket, hate and disrespect kids and other people so much that they are willing to let their dog crap on the playing surface of the newly renovated Lacrosse box, at Martin Park, and not clean it up afterwards, and thus leave a disgusting mess, a slipping hazard, and a health hazard for local kids and people to deal with. Instead of doing smart and helpful things in their community, these low-lifes (who lack a functioning conscience), are only showing just how selfcentred, selfish, and morally bankrupt they really are, by perpetrating dumb and dysfunctional behaviour in their own neighbourhoods. Instead of raising the bar they lower it, with a form of vandalism that truly speaks volumes about their psychological problems, and moral turpitude.

Very recently (despite clear and visible signage posted prohibiting dogs from the playing area inside the Lacrosse box), a big dog left a big pile of dog crap for kids and other citizens to try and avoid, and cope with.

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books but rather helped me to find the right gift. This unaggressive manner creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for a local bookstore. If you want to support a small business I highly recommend Blue Heron Books to anyone with a book lover on their Christmas list this holiday season.

5000+ BOUQUETS of flowers to all at our local CV SPCA from all the dogs and cats who have been adopted since records were being kept. Thanks to all the wonderful, caring staff and volunteers who work at the SPCA. The shelter is clean and efficient and one where one can see all the cats and dogs waiting for a new home. Thanks, too, to all the caring animal adopters. May you have a joyous meow or bark holiday season!

IT IS EVIDENTLY CLEAR that a

bowl movements where ever they are, in any given situation, which is their nature and not their fault. It is the ignorant, lazy, and morally bankrupt dog owner(s) who defy common sense, logic, and normal decency, that leave a mess like this behind for others to clean up that are at fault, and who are the problem. If you

hate your community and its citizens so much why don’t you just move, and go and live down in the local land fill, where your disgusting dumping behaviour, and interest in living amidst stinky crap will fit right in!

DOUBLE OFFERING of charred bits of beef to the Old Church Theatre Society operating out of the vine covered retired church on Harmston. This is my 6th attempt to engage you in a solution-based communityminded conversation regarding the ringing of their bells 7 days a week. I seek to understand why my quality of life is being negatively impacted on a daily basis.

For the past 4 years, I’ve enjoyed a quality of life that allows me to walk from my home in Old Orchard to my business in downtown Courtenay. I don’t need an alarm to wake me from the restful sleep my body requires, whether it’s a work day or a weekend. I choose not to live next to a school and their ringing bells and alarms. I wonder how many of your constituents and Co-Val Choristers live close enough to hear your bells ring every 9am, noon and 6pm? I find the bells intrusive and unnecessary for a theatre society unless you are marking the beginning of a production or a special occasion. Perhaps, a viable solution may be to shorten your bells to a minute in length, giving them a more harmonic melody than the current mash-up of 2 jarring and competing series of bongs. There may even be a way where you can hear church bells every time your phone rings, without needlessly disturbing a

whole neighbourhood. I understand you are busy preparing for your Christmas production. That does not excuse you from ignoring any of the 5 messages I’ve left in the past month. Yet you feel justified in ringing your bells for 2.5 minutes, three times a day. The fact that no one has responded to my messages only increases my frustration. The needs of your community should not be sacrificed for your own desires. Know that no one is silent though many are not heard; work to change this.

I AM THE PROUD SPONSOR of an orphanage in Afghanistan (AFCECO), and a Canadian Armed Forces veteran. Recently the news has been only focusing on Syrian refugees. I think we should try to help the girls of the orphanage help escape violence that threatens the orphanage literally right now because of the re-emergence of the Taliban/IS. The orphanage needs $75,000 for additional security and so they can move to a new safe area.

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU to the management of the Courtenay Library Branch

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HERE IS A BOUQUET to all of the random acts of kindness I always receive. They

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A GIANT BEEF to our bus transit system. There aren’t enough buses for me to get where I need to be at times.

I either get to my destination an hour early or an hour late. Also, certain bus drivers have been getting on my nerves. The other day, I was on a bus that was just leaving a stop, when a family came running down the sidewalk waving at the bus driver so they could get on. A woman on the bus yelled to the bus driver, who wasn’t aware of the family, to stop the bus so they could get on. The driver heard, stopped the bus and with frustration, let the family on. The woman who had called to the driver began to mention that the bus had left early, and the driver shouldn’t feel bothered by the fact that the family needed to get on. The driver then confronted the woman who alerted them, saying “I can run this bus the way I want to!” I’m very unimpressed by the driver’s reaction, it was completely unnecessary. This event has led me to believe that we need more training for our bus drivers. We also need more buses and routes for our transit system in the valley.

A BIG HUGE BEEF to all the students who are in high school and are complaining about having to attend.

Education is a privilege and something to be thankful for, so stop complaining.

Instead of saying: “Argh, school is such a waste of time” and “Let’s just skip, we’re not learning anything anyway”, we should be saying: “School puts some pressure on us but we are sooo lucky!” Some countries have little to no schooling, yet you are complaining about how rough you think it is. We are all lucky and it’s awful how unappreciative you are.

A BIG BOUQUET to the teachers, volunteers and staff of the Lewis Centre. I have recently several courses with them and have greatly enjoyed participating in them.

I am glad that the Lewis center provides such a wide variety of classes for all ages. It is great to have such a resource especially during Pro-D days. It is excellent to have this in our town as it provides a chance to connect with our community, it gives teenagers the chance to earn volunteer time and helps kids have fun learning about a great array of different things.

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS

THIS IS A BOUQUET to the person who gave me my backpack back when I forgot it in Superstore. I would have left Superstore with all my stuff by the door and I would have been deeply saddened if it were stolen.

Thank you so much! My faith in humanity has been restored since that event and I really love the people of Courtenay now! I hope

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A BOUQUET to someone who was kind enough to return the $20 dollar bill that fell out of my pocket at Subway. After ordering my sandwich, apparently a $20 dollar bill fell out of my pocket, and the person in line behind me noticed, and came out of the store to give it back to me. He could have easily just pocketed the money, and no one would’ve noticed. These random acts of kindness are what make Comox such a pleasant place to live in.

A BEEF TO ALL BEEFS written regarding “first world” problems. I can see why it’s satisfying to anonymously rant about the newest irritations in your lives.

Loud neighbours, tailgaters and the smell of our farming town are all annoying.

However, compared to issues such as the Syrian refugee crisis and the overuse of our natural resources, these problems don’t seem so bad. Furthermore, publishing them while still in a bad mood doesn’t make the problems go away. Instead of publishing angry messages to strangers (who may not even see them), we should start to direct our attention toward larger issues in our community, country and the world. To sum it up, if all we have to complain about is busy traffic

THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com TORY FOR TODAY exhibit that will be opening December 1. (It will be a great destination for a field trip for Comox Valley teachers and their students.) The museum is located at the BLUE ARCH entrance of the Comox Centre Mall and is open Tuesdays to Saturday from 10AM to 4 PM Tuesday to Saturday. Staffed entirely by volunteers, the museum is wheelchair accessible. There is no fee but donations are gratefully accepted. The HMCS Alberni Museum relies on public and private donations , corporate and organizational sponsorship’s, government grants and community support. The Comox Valley is truly blessed that Lewis Bartholomew has made his home here. THANK YOU LEWIS! TripAdvisor rates the HMCS Alberni Museum has #4 out of 15 things to do in Comox!

and people who don’t know when to stop talking, perhaps we should count ourselves lucky.

A HUGE BOUQUET of Dahlias to Lewis Bartholomew, a man who is fast becoming one of Comox Valley’s unsung heroes. In 2000 Lewis had a vision. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Lewis was aboard the Queen of Alberni on his way to Vancouver Island when he noticed a painting hanging on the wall in the Queen of Alberni. It was of the HMCS Alberni, a Canadian Corvette which served during WW2 between 1941 and 1944. Beneath that painting was a plaque. That plaque was dedicated to 59 men who were lost when the “Alberni” was torpedoed and sunk in 1944. His interest was sparked. Lewis wanted and needed to know more about the history of HMCS Alberni, To put it simply, it became his passion. In 2002 Lewis quit his job and immigrated to the Comox Valley where his passion coupled with a lot of hard work and personal financial commitment, led to Lewis forming “The Alberni Project Society” (TAPS), a registered on- profit society.

In 2013, he opened up the HMCS Alberni Museum in the Comox Mall. For those of you who have not yet visited this museum, I

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strongly recommend that you take the time to do so.

You are not going to be disappointed. Just the opposite, you are going to be awestruck - totally amazed.

This is a first class museum that is steadily growing. It now reaches out to tell the stories of Canadians who either on land, in air and at sea fought for Canada.

There is something for everyone to see, learn and experience in this Museum.

It is extremely well done - very impressive. You will get a warm reception from Lewis who will happily answer all your questions. Be sure to ask him about the ANNE FRANK; A HIS-

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My friend and I were there at the same time, enjoying a very nice lunch and visit.

George presented himself at our table and announced that he was treating us to our lunch in honour of his son’s birthday. He did not know these two older, though classy ladies, and yet made this generous and lovely gesture. Hey George, you ROCK!! Thanks again.

I WISH THERE WERE a superlative of the word “Bouquet” because that is what I want to send out to all the staff in St Joe’s Cancer Care Unit, the ER, Third floor and especially Janice in ICU for the caring, compassionate and deeply personal care given by them to my husband. There are not sufficient words in the English language to thank Dr Itta Winter, Dr Pedro Camacho and Dr J Simice for being such a gift to him (and me) over the past 6 years. We are truly blessed in the Comox Valley to have such marvellous physicians and nurses. God bless you all!

A BEEF to those who did not bother to vote on the recent $50,000 CVRD homeless referendum. The voter turnout was so low, it was as if not a single Courtenay or Cumberland resident bothered to vote!

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS! Our weekly feature, Beefs and Bouquets, is intended to be a light-hearted forum for you, our readers, to express brief views on issues and events in your lives.

It’s not intended to hurt people or make unsubstantiated and libelous comments.

Names won’t be published with the beefs and bouquets; however, we do need your full name, mailing address and telephone number for verification purposes.

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A HUGE BAH HUMBUG to the Fanny Bay Resident who called Emcon to take down our 9’ wooden reindeer who stands in front of the Fanny Bay Community Hall advertising our Christmas Craft Faire. This Faire is run solely by volunteers and supports many local vendors. This is a fun local event and no one has ever complained about our “Rudolph” before. Why now??

Thanks to Emcon who kept our reindeer in good shape overnight and made sure he was returned unharmed to its rightful owner.

TO THE REGIONAL district/ Town of Comox: The Comox Valley has no industry and therefore little opportunity for employment.

We used to have a mill but it closed approximately 15 years ago. Unlike other towns we are missing the presence of small factories and commercial operations that could employ many young people. With small factories more employment would mean more families could live here without having to send a mother or father away to find work.

They often contribute to community projects like the

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We should start to zone land for industry, make sure the industry is environmentally sound and make the taxation structure attractive to business. Comox is very isolated which makes it expensive to bring goods here and then ship them out again. Industry will make it easier for young adults like me too get jobs and be able to come back here when we’re older and raise our children. Comox is a beautiful place that lots of people want to experience. Industry will help our town grow and flourish.

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Public meetings held for Comox road construction project and major bylaw amendment

Two public meetings were held in the Town of Comox to apprise residents and developers of major changes on the horizon - the Robb Avenue Improvement project and an increase to Development Cost Charges.

On November 26 the public was introduced to the design of Robb Avenue that will encompass road widening and resurfacing, full curb and gutter work, sidewalks, shared bike lanes, and parking.

Robb Avenue is a common through road that accommodates local and public transit, cyclists, and pedestrians, with a large portion of traffic related to Ecole Robb Road commuters. Current road conditions are deteriorating and safe options for all modes of transportation are limited.

In August 2015, the Town awarded an infrastructure design to McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. to make improvements to the road that will offer an accessible and efficient transportation network.

Upgrades were identified in the Town’s 2011 Transportation Study and Official Community Plan (OCP). Construction is scheduled to begin in 2016 for the section of Robb between Anderson Road and Church Street.

The public and the development community had the opportunity Thursday night to learn about the Town’s draft Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw 1526 update and to provide feedback. Results of the feedback will be considered for amendments to the bylaw that staff will prepare for council to vote on in the early New Year. DCCs are intended to facilitate development by providing a method to finance capital projects related to roads, drainage, sewerage systems, waterworks, and parks.

The Town recently contracted Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd. to conduct a review of these charges to ensure they are adequate to the provisions of service necessary to support growth over a 10-year timeframe as projected in the OCP. A major amendment and full review is required every five years. The review resulted in a major update draft to the current DCC Bylaw that will see increase charges to roads, sewage systems and parks.

When a DCC bylaw is implemented or amended, those parties paying DCCs should be afforded a suitable period of notification before the new or amended DCC bylaw takes effect. This is referred to as the grace period and is recommended to receive expedient approval to the amended DCC bylaw.

Homelessness referendum passes; low turnout disappoints RD chair

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Comox Valley Regional District received the green light Saturday to proceed with a plan to address homelessness in the region.

The official tally of the homelessness referendum showed 1,617 people are in favour of the plan with 1,433 against the plan.

Voters were asked to answer yes or no to the question: “Are you in favour of the Comox Valley Regional District adopting Bylaw No. 389 being “Comox Valley Homelessness Supports Service Establishment Bylaw No. 389, 2015” to establish a service that would provide funds to one or more local nongovernmental organizations based on a board approved five-year action plan to address homelessness in the Comox Valley?”

CVRD board of directors chair, Bruce Jolliffe was pleased to see a positive outcome. However, he was also quick to note the small turnout of voters.

“I would have liked to see more people come out to vote,” said Jolliffe. “But it’s a matter of choice.”

A member of the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness, Helen Boyd, called the result very good news because

it reinforces the community’s strong desire to address homelessness in the region. She is not bothered by the low turnout.

“At the previous non-binding votes during the municipal elections last November (2014), 71 per cent of the voters said yes already so perhaps they have already felt they had voted and didn’t see the need to vote for a second time,” Boyd said.

Voters were given the opportunity to cast ballots at two advance polls held earlier in November, at seven polls on referendum day, and by mail.

Those eligible to vote had to be 18 years of age or older, a Canadian citizen, a resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day, a resident or registered owner of property in the Comox Valley including the City of Courtenay, Village of Cumberland, Electoral Area A (excluding Denman and Hornby Islands) and Electoral Areas B and C, and not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

There are an estimated 36,803 eligible voters in the proposed homelessness supports service voting area and the 3,050 voters who cast ballots represent a voter turnout of approximately eight percent.

The Town of Comox was not part of the referendum because

it already collects taxes that are allocated into an affordable housing reserve fund. However, the town agreed to redirect these funds towards the regional homelessness initiative if it was successful in the upcoming referendum.

If the CVRD board proceeds with the proposed homelessness support service based on the referendum results, 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. For a residential property assessed at $600,000, that owner would pay $12 per year. This would generate $165,000 and is equivalent to two cents per $1000 of assessed value.

The annual funds collected from ratepayers will be handed to non-government organizations to deliver the services to the homeless. The CVRD has not plans to hire staff nor borrow funds for capital projects under the new service.

The Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness, which comprises of 15 non-profit agencies, organizations and groups, has come up with a five-year plan to address homelessness which the CVRD board will decide on.

The CVRD board will meet on Dec. 15 to discuss the outcome of the referendum and the next step it plans to take.

For the results of the referendum and information on the proposed service, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/results.

Police seek information on man found assaulted

The Comox Valley RCMP received a call on November 25 at about 11:30 pm, in regards to a man down on the 600 block of England Ave, Courtenay.

Police officers arrived and located Provincial ambulance service attending to the male. The investigation revealed that the male had possibly been assaulted and appeared to be suffering from a significant laceration on the side of his head, as well as a contusion to the top of his skull.

He was transported to St. Joseph Hospital for treatment and observation.

This investigation is continuing and the Comox Valley RCMP is requesting that if anyone knows who is responsible for this crime or has any information in regards to this event please contact Cst Biggar at the Comox Valley RCMP detachment, 250-338-1321. (201515323)

Coal Watch president honoured with environmental award The Wilderness Committee is excited to announce that the 2015 Eugene Rogers Environmental Award is being granted to John Snyder, a Comox Valley resident and President of CoalWatch Comox Valley Society.

Under Mr. Snyder’s leadership, CoalWatch has worked with local citizens, business owners, municipal government leaders and environmental groups like the Wilderness Committee to successfully fight off the proposed Raven Underground Coal Mine.

“Working with people like John has been the best part about the fight to stop this short-sighted mine,” said Torrance Coste, Vancouver Island Campaigner with the Wilderness Committee. “I’ve learned a great deal from John’s steady leadership and constant humour, and will always look up to

him as a mentor.”

The Raven Coal Mine would see the extraction of 30 million tonnes of coal and rock from a site just five kilometres uphill from Fanny Bay in the Comox Valley.

Earlier this year, in the face of widespread public opposition, the proponent abruptly withdrew its application.

CoalWatch and the Wilderness Committee have worked together to host public meetings and other events to raise awareness about the mine since the proposal first surfaced six years ago.

For 23 years, the Wilderness Committee has presented the Eugene Rogers Award to citizens who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to protect the environment and advocate for a better society.

“Local campaigns need a strong local champion, and in the

case of Raven Coal, John has gone above and beyond,” Coste said. “We’ve been lucky to work with him to stop this mine, and now we’re honoured to present him with this award.”

The application for the Raven Coal mine hasn’t yet been terminated by the BC Environmental Assessment Office, but both the Wilderness

Committee and CoalWatch are monitoring the situation and have vowed to keep up the pressure until the project is taken off the table for good.

“I’d like to thank the Wilderness Committee for its steadfast support on the Raven Coal Mine issue over the past six years,” Snyder said. “The actions of thousands of concerned citizens have

prevented this mine from becoming a reality, and on behalf of all of those who have raised their voices, I’m greatly honoured to receive this award.”

Snyder was presented with the Eugene Rogers Award this afternoon at the Wilderness Committee’s Annual General Meeting, along with a $1000 prize.

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Exhibit panels tell the story of Anne Frank atrocities that continue to occur decade after decade - massive displacement of entire communities, cultures and livelihoods because of one root cause, war.

The exhibit was created by the Anne Frank House Museum in the Netherlands to bring Anne Frank’s story to audiences worldwide rather than to be experienced exclusively at the museum established in the original Frank house in Amsterdam. Its intent is to educate people of all ages on the dangers of antisemitism, racism and discrimination.

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A special exhibit has come to the Comox Valley in time for the season of reflection and goodwill, of joy for being with family and of prosperous new beginnings.

Unfortunately, for the subject of this exhibit, it’s a story of sad endings.

The Anne Frank Exhibit is on tour now at the HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial (HAMM) located inside the Comox Mall.

Anne Frank’s reflection of the holiday season was both endearing and insightful, the words written inside in her famous diary are etched on the Anne Frank Museum website and read by millions worldwide.

“The closer it got to St. Nicholas Day, the more we all thought back to last year’s festively decorated basket. More than anyone, I thought it would be terrible to skip a celebration this year.”

Museum Director, Lewis Bartholomew says that the opportunity could not have come at a better time when world events are relevant to the children he aims to educate today through this new exhibit.

“We’ve lost the heartbeat of the war. Children no longer have that grandfather or grandmother to tell them stories,” expressed Bartholomew.

“With these exhibits, we tell the story and it is so pertinent today regarding the Syrian refugee situation.”

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Answer - It does sound like you're doing 'better than the alternative'! We age. 'Improving' isn't usually the norm. Most adults have experienced the frustration of reading glasses. As for the knees – more baby boomers now experience replacement.

The best news may be around your teeth. Firstly, teeth do not become more brittle with age. In fact research has shown that normal teeth will wear at a rate of 10 microns per year. That equates to 1 millimeter in a hundred years. Many patients who visit the dentist with a cracked or chipped tooth have actually bitten down hard on a popcorn kernel, or an olive pit or the like. Teeth with fillings or root canals are particularly vulnerable to this breakage and chipping. Another common problem is grinding or clenching your teeth. It is termed 'bruxism' and is often caused by anxiety as well as stress. Unchecked, teeth are more susceptible to decay as a result of the wear on the biting surfaces of your teeth. Finally, malpositioned or crowded teeth can cause wear or break due to forces acting on them. We have solutions. Firstly, check and recheck pitted foods to ensure you have no pits before you bite down. Avoid chewing on very hard foods, and chewing ice. Your ally here is really your family dentist. See him/her on a regular basis. They will watch for cracked or broken fillings that can weaken your teeth. From a cost perspective this is always your least expensive route because it is a preventative action rather than waiting for decay under an old filling or a severe fracture to jeopardize the entire tooth –possibly necessitating a root canal or even extraction. If you are a 'grinder', your dentist will see evidence of that before you notice it and may recommend a mouth guard.

Stains from food and beverages can be removed during your regular hygiene visits, and are more cosmetic than structural. Another threat is gum disease, and with regular checkups, flossing, and brushing – this can be kept in check also! Every part of the human body ages and teeth are no exception. With a little bit of knowledge, the right approach at home, combined with the expertise of your dentist to recognize and treat problems early, you can keep your teeth a lifetime.

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The federal budget reduced minimum withdrawal rates on Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) for persons 71 to 94 years old.

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What plants attract birds in the winter?

Choose shrubs that fruit, such as sumac, beauty berry, chokeberry, winterberry or cotoneaster or trees such as ash, crabapple, holly and hawthorn. Flowers such as asters, coreopsis, coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, salvias, goldenrod, thistles, and phlox offer nourishment throughout the winter, too. Instead of cutting back climbing plants like clematis, leave them be. Chickadees and goldfinches find shelter among clematis vines and, throughout winter, the seedpods add interest to the garden. Let's not forget ornamental grasses. Long after they’ve died, many add structure and pom-pom-like shape to the garden.

Meanwhile, their seeds will feed the birds and their drooping leaves offer shelter for critters passing by. The added bonus of leaving seed heads in the garden is that whatever seed survives, your all-you-can-eat bird buffet will provide even more flowers the following year. So spend your time bird-watching instead of dead-heading the spent flowers in your garden. Leave those seed heads on your plants, then enjoy the view of a crisp garden full of wildlife – because winter’s for the birds!

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The Alaska season runs from May to mid-September, with departures from Vancouver and Seattle. May and September sailings are generally less busy as the weather is cool and kids are still in school. For this reason, pricing is generally lower as well.

The flip side is that you might have to deal with low double-digit temperatures. If it has been a cold winter, there may be a lot of ice in the waterways which prevents the ship from sailing clos to glaciers, which means you may have to view them from a farther distance, or maybe not at all if the channel is still iced in.

The summer months offer warmer weather but it is also busier with families traveling, and prices do go up. It is also the rainy season. Alaska, as well as the Pacific Northwest, is a temperate rain forest. I have been there in July where it was foggy, cold and rainy, and most flightseeing and boating excursions were canceled.

Regardless of when you go, always be prepared for inclement weather.

Dress in layers, pack your mitts, hat and scarf, a rain jacket and an umbrella.

You may luck out with sunny skies and high temperatures, but more often than not, you will be in fleece and pants, especially while onboard ship.

Most of all, pack your sense of adventure, prepare for all weather, and embrace Mother Nature and all her glory.

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Sometimes, my dog seems to be sucking air back up through the nose. He sounds awful then and can’t seem to catch his breath. After a minute or two he is fine again.

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Porcelain used to be very common for denture teeth but now most are acrylic and some are a porcelain/acrylic mix. Porcelain wears very slowly but although the teeth may not show much wear and tear it’s still happening elsewhere; the acrylic denture base, your ridge bone and any natural teeth remaining is taking the hit. Acrylic teeth wear evidently over the years but we would rather see this happen than see unnecessary bone loss or wearing of natural teeth.

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Hepatitis is the most preventable disease for travel. It would be wise for anyone travelling to get vaccinated for hepatitis A and B. It is also a good idea to have this vaccine even if you are not travelling. The vaccine needs to be started at a minimum of 21 days prior to travel.

Hepatitis A is spread by contaminated food and water.

Hep B is spread through sexual contact, piercing, tattooing or contaminated medical equipment.

The most common illness for travellers is diarrhea. An oral vaccine (Dukoral) is available to prevent diarrhea, which needs to be taken 2 weeks before travel. You may also want to bring an over the counter diarrhea treatment such as lopermide (Imodium). Your doctor may consider giving you a prescription for antibiotics to take with you just in case. Probiotic tablets are not an effective treatment but may help prevent diarrhea. Also make sure to avoid tap water, ice cubes, and unpasteurized dairy. Other high risk foods are fruit juices, fresh salads, raw fruits and vegetables that you cannot peel.

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For holiday outings during their visit, depending on the event, we'd recommend renting a four-wheel walker or a wheelchair for the short term to make the visit less tiring and more enjoyable for everyone, or purchasing so you have them on hand for next time. Your Extended Health Provider may cover the cost.

Most likely your dog is experiencing something we call “reverse sneezing”. Instead of expelling air out through the nose, your dog forcefully inhales air through his nose. This can look very frightening to an owner. Generally, this is not worrisome if it happens occasionally. An “attack” may last from a few seconds to a minute or two.

Often, there is no specific cause associated with an episode, and treatment is often not needed. If your dog has never done it, and then starts to have multiple episodes, he may be trying to get rid of something inside the nose – he could have inhaled some small object such as a piece of grass. Reverse sneezing can also be aggravated by allergies and environmental irritants such as smoke or dust. Dogs with longer noses and narrower air passages seem to be more susceptible.

The diagnosis is of reverse sneezing is usually made by the very characteristic signs of the condition. Your veterinarian will also try to rule out other conditions which may cause snorting and sneezing, for example upper respiratory tract infections, foreign bodies, dental disease, and polyps or tumors.

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Acrylic teeth also come in a variety of shades and with newer manufacturing processes they look more like natural teeth than porcelain. Acrylic teeth don’t ‘click’ when you’re speaking/eating like porcelain do. Also, the acrylic denture base doesn’t bond with porcelain; particles can get between the two materials and you’ll end up with a thin black outline around the teeth that’s nearly impossible to clean. For these reasons and others acrylic denture teeth are now superior to porcelain.

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Will my Merry Christmas bring an unhappy New Year?

Planning on purchasing a house or refinancing your mortgage in the New Year? Then be extra careful this holiday season with your credit card spending, as credit card debt has a big impact on your mortgage qualification! When calculating your maximum mortgage, lenders have to look at your overall monthly debt payments and government rules now mandate that lenders use a monthly payment calculated as 3% of your credit card’s total balance (not just the ‘minimum payments’) in this calculation. Therefore the higher your credit card debt, the less room you have for a mortgage payment and so the lower your mortgage size has to be as well. For example, if you have $10,000.00 in credit card debt then the 3% rule means your maximum mortgage payment must drop by $300, which reduces your maximum mortgage by roughly $60,000 based on a $70k household income and 25 year mortgage at today’s rates. For more information on mortgage qualification, give us a call today for your free, no obligation mortgage consultation. Have a safe and happy Christmas!

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Specifically made for Canadian audiences with translation in English and French, a series of custom panels of pictures and text chronicle the life of Anne from her early childhood through the years of going into hiding during the Second World War in attempt to escape Nazis persecution, to her subsequent capture and death in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

Two table top models displaying the Secret Annex where the family hid from 1942 to 1944 with an interactive portion for children to write messages on a chalk board to Anne are also featured with this special exhibit.

During the months of January and February, the exhibit is available for classes to book private tours. A group of secondary school students will be selected

to volunteer as the tour guides and are receiving education from Julie Couture of the Anne Frank Museum who is traveling from Amsterdam in mid January to deliver the training.

An additional 30-minute video presentation shown in the main exhibit floor of HAMM next door will run during the exhibit and completes the educational component to the exhibit. The video is also available for schools to show in the classrooms before venturing into the museum to view the display.

To bring the exhibit to the Valley, HAMM required the financial support of sponsorship and donations. A call for sponsors was well received, explains Bartholomew, better than expected with the greatest interest coming from individuals rather than corporate sponsorship.

Bartholomew explains that the spon-

sorship program was created whereby individuals could sponsor a panel for $120.

“It was a community that assisted so many people during the war and so we felt it worth while to ask our own community to assist with the funding to bring this exhibit to the Comox Valley,” said Bartholomew.

“This type of funding has led to the positive response which opens the door for more opportunities like this for future exhibits.”

The exhibit is on display to the public until February 27. In anticipation of the wide interest this exhibit will draw, opening hours will be extended during Hanukkah December 6 -14 and will include Sundays (11 a.m - 4 p.m.).

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Deck the halls at Courtenay Rec Come kick-off the holiday season as Courtenay Recreation’s Lewis Centre invites you to Deck our Halls!

Decoration stations will be set up for anyone wishing to help transform our halls into holiday magic.

Then, on Saturday, December 5 The Lewis Centre will be hosting the annual Children’s Christmas Party from 1 - 2:30 pm.

Admission is free with a non-perishable donation to the food bank.

Captain Thunderpants, the storytelling and singing space pirate, will be here for a zany performance along with a special appearance from Santa Claus. Bring your camera to capture the magic.

Also taking place on December 5 is the 7th Annual Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair from 11:00 am -3:00 pm. Over 30 youth vendors 9 – 19 years will be selling stocking stuffers, ornaments, jewelry, baking, hand-made creations and more.

For more information call the Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre at 250-338-5371 or visit www. courtenay.ca/christmas

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Get some Christmas goodies and support local youth entrepreneurs at the 7th Annual Gnarly Little Christmas Craft Fair. Courtenay Recreation’s The LINC Youth Centre is hosting the fair at the Lewis Centre, Saturday, December 5, from 11am - 3pm.

Crafters, bakers and entrepreneurs 9 - 19 years of age and will be selling their wares. Each year the craft fair showcases talented youth and this year is proving to be no different.

Over 30 vendors will be selling stocking stuffers, ornaments, jewelry, baking, hand-made creations and more.

“I love that we can provide a venue for youth to showcase their talents, especially since their passion, creativity and calibre of wares is often incredible”, says Alexis Forbes, Youth Services Coordinator. “I have purchased many great gifts at previous Gnarly Craft Fairs and am excited to do more shopping this year!”

Make The Gnarly Little Craft Fair a destination during your holiday shopping. If you have children, time your craft fair visit to the Children’s Christmas Party (ages 9 years & under) from 1-2:30pm at the Lewis Centre.

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Comox Valley Detachment Inspector Tim Walton advises, ‘This is just a start, we will be out in full force the Christmas Season to conduct more counter attack road checks’ (201515405) ■ A break, enter and theft from a business, located on the 1900 Block of Cumberland Road, Courtenay was reported to the Comox Valley RCMP on Nov 27.

Two shops were entered by an unknown person(s) and a Makita Chop Saw, Makita Drill/driver, Makita reciprocating saw and Makita drill bit set were taken, with an approximate value of $800. The investigation is continuing. (2015-15421) ■ On November 28, it was reported to the Comox Valley RCMP, that a

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(2015-15490) ■ In the early morning of November 30, a break and enter in progress, on the 2000 Block of Lake Trail Rd was reported to the Comox Valley RCMP.

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Driving hammered, getting nailed in the Comox Valley The North Island Integrated Road Safety Unit (IRSU) conducted several enforcement initiatives throughout the Comox Valley area the past weekend.

Several static road safety check stops were set up Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with the following results: A total of 16 drunk drivers were taken off the roadway which included * 6 drivers receiving 90day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibitions * 2 drivers receiving full Criminal Code charges of impaired driving * 4 divers receiving 3-day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibitions * 1 driver being charged with the Criminal Code offence of driving while im-

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paired by drug * 1 driver receiving 24hour driving prohibition due to alcohol compsumption * 2 drivers receving 24hour driving prohibitions due to drug consumption Several vehicles were impounded with time periods ranging from 24 hours to 30 days. Additionally, one driver was charged for driving while prohibited, another charged with driving while suspended and breaching conditions of his release on previous criminal charges.

Although these statistics look good on the one side, the other side reveals a serious issue continuing to trend with alcohol and drug impaired driving in the Comox Valley.

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The main focus of the enforcement initiatives conducted by RCMP Traffic Services and other RCMP Detachments, is to keep the roadways safe for everyone through education and ticketed enforcement intended to deter future poor driving behaviour.

The focus is to keep the communities they serve safe.

“We are now well into the Christmas party season and the RCMP is appealing to the public to do the right thing,” said Cpl. Bart J. Doerr, NCO i/c North Island Integrated Road Safety Unit.

“From the results of this past weekend, it is clear to see that people are still making bad judgement calls by consciously deciding to get behind the wheel when they have had too much to drink or have consumed drugs.”

Public safety is paramount with the North Island IRSU’s daily work focus, said Doerr, and we can guar-

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antee that we will regularly be out in full force targeting impaired driving and other Motor Vehicle Act infractions.

The unit is active with their Christmas Counter Attack impaired driving road check stops, and the’ll be out in full force throughout the area over the next month.

“We want everyone to head out and enjoy themselves with friends and family, but remember to plan in advance a way to get home safe,” Doerr said.

The best and most sound advice he had to pass one is that if you have consumed alcohol or drugs, please make the right decision by calling a taxi, use a designated driver, be a designated driver, take the bus or just walk.

“Adding the following phrases in with your favourite Christmas jingles should hep you remember the right choice - ‘drinking and driving is a gamble that you just can’t win, ‘ buzzed driving is drunk driving’, ‘driving hammered will get you nailed ‘ - fa-la-la-laaa-la-la-la-la!”

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Upon arrival at the scene crews found a fire in the basement of the home.

The fire’s location made it difficult to access but the crews did a great job, utilizing their countless hours of training to get the upper hand on the fire. Though the fire was largely contained within 20 minutes of arrival, the department remained on scene for mop-up until 1pm.

The house suffered heavy smoke and heat damage but for the most part remains structurally sound.

The cause of the fire is believed to have been a stove that may have been inadvertently turned on.

Oyster River Fire Rescue would like to thank Courtenay Fire Department for sending out their tender to assist and to BCAS for looking after rehab for the fire crews

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End of an era for Valley jewellery business

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff

After 81 years of serving the Comox Valley, Francis Jewellers Ltd. is closing its doors.

In business in the Courtenay downtown core since 1934, owner and operator Daryl Wright is retiring at the age of 73.

Wright bought the business from Jack Armstrong 25 years ago with his wife Evelyn making him the third owner of the popular jeweller that kept its original namesake from founder, Harry Francis.

Wright attributes business longevity to the friendly atmosphere Francis is known for.

“People would come in just to visit”, shares Wright. “The third generation of families stop in to buy their wedding bands because this is where their parents and their grandparents bought theirs.”

As decades passed and business practices changed, Francis Jewellers stuck to the basics keeping operations simple.

“We muddled our way through doing things the old fashioned way,” com-

Daryl Wright, owner, and Rose Zilkie, manager, Francis Jewellery Ltd., are holding a massive retirement sale with prices marked down to 49 cents on the dollar off the ticketed prices on most items left in store. Sales prices are on until December 24, in time for Christmas shoppers to find that special gift. ments Wright. “Computerized inventory systems were never in the cards.

We still use the old cheque writing system.”

Having an onsite goldsmith has been another successful component to the Francis Jewellers business model. Customer

service for custom design work and jewellery repair are features that Wright says are important in his line of work.

In his 25 years of operations, the most interesting item Wright came across was a custom made piece created by his goldsmith

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The doors at 320 Fifth Street in Downtown Courtenay will soon close as Francis Jewellery Ltd. wraps up 81 years of business. Owner Daryl Wright became the third owner after Harry Francis opened the business in 1934 and later sold to his grandson Jack Armstrong. Wright will retire after 25 years of serving the Comox Valley. unique items that could only be found in a store at one time.

To mark its retirement, Francis Jewellers has an extensive retirement sale on now through to December 24 to clear out inventory. Prices are slashed by more than half on most products from gemstones, pendents and rings to clocks, watches and baby

giftware.

Wright adds that the sale may extend into Boxing Day should enough inventory be left following the holiday shopping season. Given the exceptional prices and steady stream of customers walking through his doors every day, not much could be left beyond Christmas Eve.

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Courtenay boy chosen for Hammer’s Heroes Dylan Johannes’ commitment to KidSports inspires people in community

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Dylan Johannes loves to play lacrosse. He also does Muay Thai.

While the 12-year-old is grateful and feels fortunate to have the privilege to engage in these type of sports with the support of his loving parents, Dylan has become significantly conscious of other young kids who are not in the same position as he is and can’t afford to play.

Dylan has made it a personal endeavour to go out in the community to find ways to help children to play sports The Huband Park Elementary School Grade 7 student joined KidSport Comox Valley, a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance to kids who just want to play sports.

Dylan is deeply entrenched in the local organization’s work and is the youngest member on the KidSport executive.

“When I was in Grade 4, my teacher, Mr. Allan Perich, inspired me to do a fundraiser for KidSport and ever since I learned about it, I fell in love with the meaning of it and started to pursue it.

“When you’re part of something bigger than yourself, it makes you proud of yourself and believe that you can make a difference.”

Dylan’s pure interest, dedication and true commitment have impressed and inspired other members so much that they decided to nominate him to be one of Hammer’s Heroes, an initiative led

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The president of the local Kidsport, Allan Perich, sent an application with a letter explaining why Dylan should be selected as one of Hammer’s Heroes.

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Pleas to feds to free Azer children intensifies with new information about their location in Iraq

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff

A community-wide letter writing campaign asking the Canadian Government to free the four Azer children from Northern Iraq where they were last reported to be has moved up a couple of weeks due to recent events in their abduction case.

A spokesperson for Alison Azer, said in a statement that her four children have been located and efforts are underway to bring them home but it is being met with resistance by the father, Saren, who is allegedly refusing to release them.

New reports initially released on the FindAzerKidsNow Facebook page late Monday afternoon confirm the children have been found but they are not out of harm’s way.

A Facebook post released on Wednesday states that the children are being held captive in the middle of an area of

Cheryl Newton, left, engages with the public on the letter writing campaign she has spearheaded on behalf of Alison Azer’s support group, the Strong Ladies. The first event in their campaign began Wednesday at teh Cmox Mall with several upcoming events in the days ahead. Dates and locations will be published on the Facebook group BringAlison’s4KidsHome.

plans events, and promotes KidSport. Dylan is self-motivated and it is special how he has the desire to help other kids get into sports.”

Dylan has been involved in fundraising campaigns where he raised over $1,000 by collecting used sports equipment and selling it at a consignment store, he held hot dog sale raising $236, having kids donate money to KidSport - around $135 - rather than give him a gift at his birthday party.

Last spring, Dylan was asked to speak at a conference called Change Makers at North Island College with over 450 people promoting KidSport and encouraging kids to make a positive change their community.

The selfless efforts Dylan has put into his work in the community and his inspiring dedication to helping other kids were significant to get him chosen as one of Hammer’s Heroes.

In getting selected, Dylan has been rewarded with four tickets to the NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins this Saturday in Vancouver. Not only will he get to enjoy watching a good hockey match, Dylan will also be on the jumbotron at the introduction of the game, get interviewed and will meet Dan Hamhuis after the game.

“I am so excited to be selected as one of Hammer’s Heroes,” said Dylan, who is a Canucks fan. “I am super excited to meet Dan Hamhuis because I like what he is doing with kids and how he is interested in kids that are making a difference.”

Dylan plans to continue working with KidSport and making a difference in the community.

“I would like to inspire more kids and hopefully they can do the same thing I am doing and help the community,” said Dylan.

accelerating violence and ongoing warfare.

The location of where the children are or what condition they are in was not revealed by the spokesperson but she did indicate efforts are now underway by the Canadian government and Kurdish officials to recover the children.

“Now more than ever is it important to reach the Members of Parliament requesting immediate action for the government to facilitate their safe return to Canada,” shared Cheryl Newton, a supporter spearheading the letter writing campaign for the Strong Ladies. “We are determined to get these kids home but it’s a community effort.”

Exactly how they were found has not been disclosed, however, a robust social media campaign has been underway since the abduction in midAugust with several local, regional, national and international media making headlines of the illegal abduction and circumstances surrounding Azer’s exhusband.

According to Korchinski, it was one of the news stories coupled with social media that helped in locating the children.

The Strong Ladies group supporting Azer is encouraging the public to

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The letter writing campaign kicked off at the Comox Mall Wednesday afternoon inviting the public to sign a letter to address federal ministers.

Additional locations and dates for subsequent events will be posted on the Facebook group, BringAlison’s4KidsHome.

The Strong Ladies also encourage the public to consider hosting one of their own letter-letter writing campaigns.

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Co-Val Choristers’ production of “Once Upon a Christmas” tells the stories in words and music about Christmas carols, the Christmas tree and many other favourites.

Our “three bears” are the traditional “three kings” and the young girl becomes a mother with a “new born” babe.

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6. The fifth annual Comox Valley Estuary Carol walk begins at dusk (4:00), Advent Sunday, at Mansfield Drive parking lot (behind Serious Coffee at 26th). Carollers may also join at the airpark parking lot. FMI: PW office (250 703 2871).

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CV HARD OF HEARING SUPPORT GROUP • The Christmas meeting of the ‘CHHA’ will be held Thursday, December 10, at the Tsolum Building (behind Lewis Center Ctny – near tennis court). This is a special meeting. First an Open Forum with audiologist NERISSA DAVIES from Connect Hearing. (We hope you’ll bring family members or friends who might

have some questions they’d like answered). Then - fun/food as we enjoy each other’s company. Starts at 10 am.

Please bring a small wrapped ‘recycled’ gift, and a few Christmas goodies. Hope to see you there! FMI call Mary 250 339 4706. A reminder, for those who might be uncertain – if there is snow our meetings are always cancelled.

5 SATURDAY CUMBERLAND CHRISTMAS TRUCK PARADE • 5-8 pm, Dec. 5 in downtown Cumberland. Santa arrives first, then the trucks are expected at around 5:30 pm in Cumberland. Enjoy hot chocolate and more at this event.

THIRD ANNUAL COMOX VALLEY CHRISTMAS DRIVE THRU • At Rice Toyota Courtenay will take place on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers are asking the public to come in and bring any new or used toys, clothing, food or pet related items that would go to local charities in the valley that will include Santa’s Workshop, Comox Valley Food Bank, the Comox Valley Transition Society and the Comox Valley SPCA. There will be coffee and hot chocolate as well as a cookie or muffin. If you can’t make it out on Dec. 5th, feel free to drop off any items at Rice Toyota Courtenay before then. Enter on the Costco side of Rice Toyota and drop off any items in the service area straight ahead.

You won’t miss it!.

HOLLY TEA AND BAKE SALE • Its time for tea with the Anglican Church Women, St.John the Divine, 579 5th Street, Courtenay. Saturday, December 5, 2pm-4pm. Everyone welcome, come and stock up on Christmas goodies and enjoy a cup of tea with a friend.

BAZAAR AND COOKIE WALK • Faith Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will be holding its annual Bazaar and Cookie Walk at 1688 McPhee Ave., Courtenay on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 am until 1 pm. As well as a good assortment of seasonal goodies our bake table will feature a popular Cookie Walk.

COMOX VALLEY FARMERS MARKET • 9-12 every Saturday at the Native Sons Hall, Courtenay.

COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Saturday 2-5 p.m. in the lounge.

COMOX LEGION • Meat draws are held every Saturday 3 p.m. plus Ace of Spades draw.

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www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.DECEMBER 4, 2015

Fifth annual Estuary Carol Walk set for Sunday

Carols are a beloved tradition of the holiday season but many don’t actually sing the songs.

On Dec 6, initiate your holiday season by singing to birds, seals, other residents and each other while enjoying the unique winter ambience of the K’omox Estuary.

The fifth annual Comox Valley Estuary Carol walk begins at dusk (4:00), Advent Sunday, at Mansfield Drive parking lot (behind Serious Coffee at 26th).

Carollers may also join at the airpark parking lot.

Locals Restaurant at the Old House offers a complimentary wassail cup to all wandering

minstrels arriving about 5:30 pm.

Those staying for dinner should make a reservation (250-338-6493) and may order off the regular al la carte menu or select the 3 course seasonal special.

In addition to the Airpark and Riverway carol walkers, Captain Dan Clair of Comox Harbour Charters takes carollers ($30) on his decorated boat (250-218-9146).

They depart from Comox Harbour and will meet near the government dock, tides permitting. For carollers with limited mobility, it’s a good way to participate.

Joanna Finch is carol

Join the happy crowd Sunday for Estuary Carol Walk leader. She has prepared an online carol booklet that may be downloaded from the Project Water-

St. John’s Society volunteers will patrol.

On behalf of Project Watershed, Betty Donaldson organizes the volunteer team. It isn’t a fundraiser and registration isn’t necessary.

The purpose is to enjoy making joyful sounds in this outdoor environment while continuing the tradition of holiday singalongs. “...all creatures that live on the earth share a single light by which they see and a single atmosphere by which they breathe” (Marcus Aurelius, 121 – 180).

For more information, contact the PW office (250 703 2871).

Francis Jewellers

A festive yuletide dance for Evergreen Club

Members & guests of the Evergreen Club are invited to celebrate the Club’s annual Christmas dance on Friday, Dec. 11.

It will be their second to last event of the year (New Years’ party, anyone?) with hor d’oeuvres, prizes and dancing all taking place in the Conference Hall of the Florence Filberg Centre.

Delightful drinks will be available throughout the evening at their cash bar.

Also, there will be a delicious assortment of appies that the volunteers from the Evergreen Catering group have prepared for you to enjoy.

Doors open at 6:30 pm for his fun festive night out and the dancing kicks off at 7:30 pm.

The evening’s entertainment will get underway with the very popular Dan Hughes Band (coming up from Duncan) to get your toes-a-tapping. If you haven’t seen them before, they do not disappoint!

Tickets for this fun night out are a real deal at only $18 per person! Don’t be left out standing in the cold. P lease note, tickets MUST be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door. Don’t wait, grab your tickets now at Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg office. FMI call 250-338-1000.

shed web page (www. projectwatershed.ca).

Joanna is a well-known singer/songwriter who

directs VocalEase classes and workshops. Her love of natural sounds infuses her leadership so she offers a “voicestra” at the beginning of the walk.

“It’s not necessary to be a choir singer – like the other Estuary inhabitants, we’ll just raise our voices.”

Choral groups and choirs and musicians might add interesting harmonics.

Children and dogs welcome! We live in a Canadian rain forest so dress for the weather. Carry a water bottle. Bring a flashlight or headlamp if possible.

Park vehicles at Mansfield Drive, the Air Park or near the Old House.

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Fill a Gift Basket at the Denman Christmas Craft Fair

Tea bowls by renowned potter Gordon Hutchens found at the fair. A local favourite is Be Happy Tea, made by Magdalene Joly, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and herbalist. All of the ingredients for this tea are either grown by Joly herself on her Denman Island organic farm, or wildcrafted from the surrounding forest. As its name suggests, Be Happy Tea is formulated to boost mood, and features holy basil, rose petals, mint and stevia.

The fair’s many potters provide a variety of tea

pots, mugs and tea bowls in glazes ranging from moody blues to deep earth tones to lustrous crystalline.

Add something to nibble on: perhaps a box of truffles from Dark Side Chocolates or a bag of cookies from the dessert table.

And to take things further into the realm of cozy comfort, you’ll want to include something soft and woolen – perhaps some hand-knitted socks or a luxurious blanket made

on a traditional loom out of local, hand-spun wool.

You’ll find these, and other warm fuzzies, at the display of the Denman Island Spinners and Weavers in the back corner of the Denman Activity Centre.

Other gift basket ideas will point you in different directions, all full of colour, texture, flavour, beauty, and, often, practical value.

Imagine a basket dedicated to things that smell good: beeswax candles, a cedar box, a lavender sachet, rose-scented body lotion, cinnamon-infused soap, and a bag of candied orange peel. Or pick a natural element – “trees” could include a woven basket, a turned vase, a bag of local organic hazelnuts, a jar of apple butter, and a colourful holiday wreath.

The possibilities are endless, as is the abundance.

The Denman Island Christmas Craft Fair, Dec 5th and 6th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the Denman Island Community Hall and the Denman Activity Centre.

Try chocolates from the Dark Side Walk onto the ferry and take the free shuttle or walk up the hill.

More info: 250-335-2148 and/or find us on Facebook for a sneak preview.

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The Denman Island Craft Fair is known for its abundance – two spacious halls are filled with 80 artisans representing more craft media than you can imagine. Buskers provide live music in the festive outdoor market, and both venues serve delicious lunches based on fresh, often local ingredients. It’s a feast for all five senses, and a wonderful opportunity to complete all or most of your holiday gift shopping.

But so much abundance can be overwhelming.

One way to manage this is to give yourself plenty of time: do an initial tour of the fair, and then take a break to wander Denman’s tiny and charming “downtown,” then head back to the fair for serious shopping.

Another approach is to play with themes, hunting out items for an imaginative gift basket. Imagine, for instance, a seasonal basket based on what is surely a winter archetype: the cozy cup of tea.

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artists Celebrate the 100th birthday of Frank Sinatra TinTown open house with Ralph Barrat andThe Sharp Seven

Georgia Straight Jazz Society presents a tribute to the songs of Frank Sinatra, featuring Ralph Barrat and The Sharp Seven at 7:30 pm on Thursday, December 10 at The Avalanche Bar and Grill.

Commented band leader Ralph Barrat in an interview last week, “Believe it or not, Saturday, December 12 is the 100th birthday of Francis Albert Sinatra, so our special performance at the Av is near perfect timing for the band to honour the amazing songs and career of Frank Sinatra, arguably the most influential popular vocalist of the 20th century.”

As many jazz fans in this region know, Ralph is the crooner most like Sinatra of all our local performers, so he’ll be right at home on this nostalgic evening.

So why not come down to the Av and join regular society members and enjoy a stellar parade of classics as Barrat performs tunes in his distinctive vocal style?

Take a seat and allow this super band to carry you back to the Golden era of Jazz with evergreen songs, including “Night & Day”, “Nancy with the Laughing Face”, and “I’ve Got the World on a String”, among many familiar favourites.

This dynamic 7 -piece

combo includes a fantastic “first call” 3-piece horn section featuring Jeff Agopsowicz on Trombone; Jake Masri on Trumpet, and Troy Lucas on Tenor Sax and Flute.

Newcomer to the band, trombone musician Jeff Agopsowicz, recently retired to the Comox Valley

following a 30 year professional musical career within the music branch of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Jeff has collaborated with some of Canada’s finest musicians, and the band is thrilled to add Jeff as a regular member.

The rhythm section in-

cludes three familiar local musicians: Grahame Edwards on Bass and Michael Eddy on keyboard and Rob Peterson on Drums.

For more information about the Jazz Society, visit our web site www. georgiastaightjazz.com or follow us on Facebook.

Door bells will jingle with delight Saturday December 5th when the TinTown Artists and neighbours open studios, doors and hearts for the annual TinTown Christmas Sale and Open House.

The TinTown Artists have a reputation for high calibre art combined with fun events and this year’s Christmas ‘walk about’ continues the tradition.

Silver jewelry by Robert Moon, stained glass

by Nancy Morrison, RustWorks window art by Roberta Meilleur, paintings and art cards by Lynn Farwell and Ian Frye and silkscreened clothing designs

by Gordon Ross and Gillian Brooks will impress, inspire and entice.

Saltwater School’s Winter Faire will engage kids and adults alike and Prontissima Pasta’s samples along with holiday refreshments in the studios provide delicious treats.

Come to TinTown (aka Rosewall Crescent in Courtenay) with friends and family Saturday December 5th between 10am and 5pm and share a mellow, neighbourly, creative experience .

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The Comox Valley Echo Silent Santa Auction will take place November 27th through December 12th at

www.silentsanta.ca HOW IT WORKS • • •

Bids will be accepted online until 7pm Saturday, December 12th.

No bids will be accepted after that time.

Bids will increase in the following minimum increments: up to $120: $2 $121 to 300: $5 $301 to $500: $10 $501 to $1,000 $20 $1001 to $2000 $50 $2001 and up $100 • You are able to increase increments.

• All bids must be placed online.

• Minimum Reserve Bid in effect.

• No limit to the number of bids placed.

• Updated bids will be printed in the Echo on Nov 27th, Dec 4th and Dec 11th.

• Bids that don't contain a legible name, address, bid, or phone number will be disqualified. These are required upon signup.

The Comox Valley Echo will not be responsible for errors in description, authenticity or condition of goods purchased. Any problems should be taken up with the merchant or manufacturer of the product.

Applicable fees and other charges are the responsibility of purchaser.

Decision of judges is final.

Before bidding on-site you must read and accept the Terms and Conditions of Bidding. Read these terms carefully. When you submit bids on the site you enter into a binding legal agreement with the Comox Valley Echo.

Highest bidders will be contacted by email, by Sunday Dec. 12th. You will have until Friday Dec 18th to claim your item.

To claim your purchase, come to the Echo office between 9:00 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday and you will be given a certificate to pick up your item. Method of payment: Cash, certified check, Visa, Mastercard or Interac. *Applicable taxes are not included on your bid price. There is no tax on the purchase of Gift Certificates.

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CLOTHES CLOSET

$100 Gift Certificate

www.jimsclothescloset.com Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$50.00

2-$50 GIFT CERTIFICATES CURRENT BID:$52.00

LOT#s0040 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

LOT#s0047 VALUE: $500.00

$500 Gift Certificate CURRENT BID:$240.00

LOT#s0043 VALUE: $500.00

CLOTHES CLOSET

$100 Gift Certificate

www.jimsclothescloset.com Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

LOT#s0197 VALUE: $100.00

COURTENAY • CORNER OF 29TH & CLIFFE • 250-871-8700

LOT#s0054 VALUE: $100.00

$500 Gift Certificate

LOT#s0048 VALUE: $500.00

Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

for Oil Change

319 Fifth Street, Downtown Courtenay 250.338.8404

$500 Gift Certificate

LOT#s0044 VALUE: $500.00

LOT#s0198 VALUE: $100.00

COURTENAY • CORNER OF 29TH & CLIFFE • 250-871-8700

LOT#s0055 VALUE: $100.00

$500 Gift Certificate

LOT#s0049 VALUE: $500.00

Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

for Oil Change

250.338.0903 1070 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay www.thehomemedicalshop.com

CURRENT BID:$48.00

LOT#s0061 VALUE: $100.00

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

LOT#s0042 VALUE: $500.00

CLOTHES CLOSET

$100 Gift Certificate

www.jimsclothescloset.com Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

LOT#s0196 VALUE: $100.00

Campbell RIver 230-1400 Dogwood, 778-346-3332

CURRENT BID:$48.00

Event Room Rental

Event Room Rental

The Breakwater Restaurant

(Full Day - expires Nov.30/16)

7 Course Plated Dinner, Swing Street Band, Sparkling Wine Toast - December, 31/15

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

(Full Day - expires Nov.30/16)

CURRENT BID:$107.50

LOT#s0096 VALUE: $300.00

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

CURRENT BID:$145.00

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

GATSBY NEW YEAR’S TICKETS FOR 2

LOT#s0095 VALUE: $270.00

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

CURRENT BID:$130.00

Based on double occupancy. Sunday-Thursday stays only, expires June 30/16

LOT#s0094 VALUE: $120.00

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

CURRENT BID:$75.00

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

Based on double occupancy. Sunday-Thursday stays only, expires June 30/16

Based on double occupancy. Sunday-Thursday stays only, expires June 30/16

Based on double occupancy. Sunday-Thursday stays only, expires June 30/16

Based on double occupancy. Sunday-Thursday stays only, expires June 30/16

Based on double occupancy. Sunday-Thursday stays only, expires June 30/16

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

CURRENT BID:$60.00

LOT#s0092 VALUE: $120.00

CURRENT BID:$58.00

LOT#s0091 VALUE: $120.00

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

CURRENT BID:$60.00

LOT#s0090 VALUE: $120.00

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

CURRENT BID:$58.00

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

Based on double occupancy. Sunday-Thursday stays only, expires June 30/16

Based on double occupancy. Sunday-Thursday stays only, expires June 30/16

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires June 30, 2016 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

LOT#s0087 VALUE: $120.00

CURRENT BID:$65.00

LOT#s0086 VALUE: $120.00

CURRENT BID:$90.00

LOT#s0085 VALUE: $130.00

CURRENT BID:$60.00 2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

Based on double occupancy. Sunday-Thursday stays only, expires June 30/16

CURRENT BID:$60.00

LOT#s0089 VALUE: $120.00

2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

CURRENT BID:$65.00

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires June 30, 2016 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

LOT#s0084 VALUE: $130.00

CURRENT BID:$85.00

2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

CURRENT BID:$70.00

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires June 30, 2016 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

LOT#s0082 VALUE: $130.00

CURRENT BID:$65.00

2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

2 PASSES TO PACIFIC MIST HYDROPATH SPA EXPERIENCE

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

1.800.663.7929 www.kingfisherspa.com

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires June 30, 2016 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

LOT#s0078 VALUE: $130.00

Pavia Shoe Co.

_ .PM[ *LY[PÄJH[LZ

$500 Gift Certificate

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires June 30, 2016 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

LOT#s0083 VALUE: $130.00

CURRENT BID:$250.00

LOT#s0045 VALUE: $500.00

LOT#s0199 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$62.00

$500 Gift Certificate

LOT#s0050 VALUE: $500.00

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

LOT#s0088 VALUE: $120.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

LOT#s0062 VALUE: $100.00

COURTENAY • CORNER OF 29TH & CLIFFE • 250-871-8700

LOT#s0056 VALUE: $120.00

250.338.0903 1070 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay www.thehomemedicalshop.com

250.338.0903 1070 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay www.thehomemedicalshop.com

1 Night Accommodation in an Ocean View Room

LOT#s0093 VALUE: $120.00

CURRENT BID:$62.00

_ .PM[ *LY[PÄJH[LZ

$100 Gift Certificate

Downtown Courtenay 231 5th Street 250-338-2624

CURRENT BID:$48.00

LOT#s0146 VALUE: $100.00

You’re Busy... We’re Fast!

www.jimsclothescloset.com Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

CURRENT BID:$70.00

LOT#s0141 VALUE: $100.00

401 Puntledge Road, Courtenay 250 897 1093

You’re Busy... We’re Fast!

www.jimsclothescloset.com

CURRENT BID:$240.00

CURRENT BID:$55.00

LOT#s0142 VALUE: $100.00

1175 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-1500

2-$50 Gift 8 Ultimate Certificates Car Washes - $120

LOT#s0057 VALUE: $120.00

Port Alberni 4716 Johnston Road 250-723-5231

LOT#s0041 VALUE: $500.00

1175 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-1500

4 X $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

2-$50 Gift 8 Ultimate Certificates Car Washes - $120

CLOTHES CLOSET

$500 Gift Certificate

2-$50 Gift Certificates

CURRENT BID:$52.00

LOT#s0003 VALUE: $100.00

8 8 Ultimate Ultimate Car Washes Car Washes - $120

$500 Gift Certificate

LOT#s0046 VALUE: $500.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

LOT#s0004 VALUE: $100.00

8 8 Ultimate Ultimate Car Washes Car Washes - $120

$500 Gift Certificate

319 Fifth Street, Downtown Courtenay 250.338.8404 LOT#s0039 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$52.00

LOT#s0143 VALUE: $100.00

4 X $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES 401 Puntledge Road, Courtenay 250 897 1093

2-$50 Gift Certificates

1175 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-1500

1175 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-1500 LOT#s0144 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

LOT#s0005 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$85.00

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires June 30, 2016 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

LOT#s0081 VALUE: $130.00

CURRENT BID:$65.00

$400 Gift Certificate

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires June 30, 2016 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

LOT#s0077 VALUE: $130.00

CURRENT BID:$70.00

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires June 30, 2016 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

LOT#s0080 VALUE: $130.00

CURRENT BID:$65.00

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

(for bookings Monday - Friday only), Expires June 30, 2016 Gratuities not included, no credit carried forward

LOT#s0079 VALUE: $130.00

CURRENT BID:$70.00

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

2937 Kilpatrick Ave | 250-871-6074 | www.la-z-boyvi.com LOT#s0032 VALUE: $400.00

CURRENT BID:$190.00

LOT#s0151 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$52.00

LOT#s0150 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

www.silentsanta.ca

36 www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.DECEMBER 4, 2015

Silent Santa 2015 4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

4-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES

$100 Gift Certificate

2230 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250-338-1482 LOT#s0149 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$50.00

LOT#s0148 VALUE: $100.00

2 LIFT TICKETS + 2 TUBING TICKETS

LOT#s0147 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

2 LIFT TICKETS + 2 TUBING TICKETS

2 LIFT TICKETS + 2 TUBING TICKETS

LOT#s0113 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$50.00

2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN A STANDARD ROOM *Subject to availability

LOT#s0008 VALUE: $194.00

CURRENT BID:$92.00

WILDLIFE ADVENTURE TOUR FOR 2 PEOPLE DEPARTING FROM EITHER APRIL POINT OR PAINTERS LODGE www.aprilpoint.com

LOT#s0108 VALUE: $124.95

LOT#s0006 VALUE: $194.00

CURRENT BID:$97.00

DELSEY LUGGAGE CARRY-ON WITH BONUS $50 GIFT CARD

DELSEY LUGGAGE UPRIGHT 24” WITH BONUS $50 GIFT CARD

5th & Duncan Downtown Courtenay • 250.703.2141

5th & Duncan Downtown Courtenay • 250.703.2141

w w w. p a i n t e r s l o d g e . c o m CURRENT BID:$168.54

LOT#s0110 VALUE: $357.08

2230 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay • 250-338-1482 LOT#s0112 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$52.00

OCEAN RAPIDS TOUR FOR 2 PEOPLE DEPARTING FROM EITHER PAINTERS LODGE OR APRIL POINT www.aprilpoint.com

LOT#s0109 VALUE: $124.95

www.painterslodge.com

CURRENT BID:$57.48

MICRODERMABRASION & COLD LASER FACIAL TREATMENT

EX OFFICIO MEN’S ALPENTAL FLEECE JACKET

Pearl Cove

Salon & Esthetics Studio

www.painterslodge.com

CURRENT BID:$57.48

CURRENT BID:$92.00

LOT#s0007 VALUE: $194.00

$100 Gift Certificate

CURRENT BID:$152.50

LOT#s0065 VALUE: $325.00

LOT#s0064 VALUE: $400.00

CURRENT BID:$190.00

5th & Duncan Downtown Courtenay • 250.703.2141

LOT#s0063 VALUE: $130.00

CURRENT BID:$60.00

250•871•1122

526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

LOT#s0105 VALUE: $129.00

CURRENT BID:$59.50

MICRODERMABRASION & COLD LASER FACIAL TREATMENT

MICRODERMABRASION & COLD LASER FACIAL TREATMENT

MICRODERMABRASION & COLD LASER FACIAL TREATMENT

[ *LIW &HUWLÀFDWHV

[ *LIW &HUWLÀFDWHV

Salon & Esthetics Studio

Salon & Esthetics Studio

Salon & Esthetics Studio

Pearl Cove

Salon & Esthetics Studio

Pearl Cove

Pearl Cove

250•871•1122

526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

LOT#s0104 VALUE: $129.00

CURRENT BID:$59.50

250•871•1122

526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

CURRENT BID:$59.50

LOT#s0103 VALUE: $129.00

[ *LIW &HUWLÀFDWHV

[ *LIW &HUWLÀFDWHV

Pearl Cove

Pearl Cove

Salon & Esthetics Studio 250•871•1122

526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

Salon & Esthetics Studio 250•871•1122

526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

LOT#s0099 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$50.00

LOT#s0098 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU775AWD

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU725AWD/BBC

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

Pearl Cove

Pearl Cove

250•871•1122

526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

Salon & Esthetics Studio 250•871•1122

526-C Cumberland Rd, Courtenay

LOT#s0102 VALUE: $129.00

CURRENT BID:$59.50

LOT#s0101 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

LOT#s0100 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

RIDER R220T 44” STAMPED DECK

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU775AWD

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU775AWD

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

LOT#s0168 VALUE: $4,899.99 CURRENT BID:$2,350.00

LOT#s0167 VALUE: $619.99

CURRENT BID:$290.00

LOT#s0166 VALUE: $619.99

CURRENT BID:$290.00

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU725AWD/BBC

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU725AWD/BBC

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU725AWD

PILON TOOL RENTALS 250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

250•871•1122

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

LOT#s0165 VALUE: $619.99

CURRENT BID:$290.00

LOT#s0164 VALUE: $659.99

CURRENT BID:$310.00

LOT#s0163 VALUE: $659.99

CURRENT BID:$310.00

LOT#s0162 VALUE: $659.99

CURRENT BID:$310.00

LOT#s0161 VALUE: $599.99

CURRENT BID:$280.00

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU725AWD

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU725AWD

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU725AWD

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU625AWD

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU625AWD

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

LOT#s0160 VALUE: $599.99

CURRENT BID:$280.00

LOT#s0159 VALUE: $599.99

CURRENT BID:$280.00

LOT#s0158 VALUE: $599.99

CURRENT BID:$280.00

LOT#s0157 VALUE: $529.99

CURRENT BID:$245.00

LOT#s0156 VALUE: $529.99

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA HU625AWD

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA 5521P

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA 5521P

PILON TOOL RENTALS

MOWER HUSQVARNA 5521P

4 x $25 Gift Certificates

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

LOT#s0155 VALUE: $529.99

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

CURRENT BID:$245.00

CURRENT BID:$155.00

LOT#s0154 VALUE: $329.99

LOT#s0153 VALUE: $329.99

4 x $25 Gift Certificates

4 x $25 Gift Certificates

4 x $25 Gift Certificates

1089 Braidwood Rd

1089 Braidwood Rd

1089 Braidwood Rd

www.theprimechophouse.com

www.theprimechophouse.com

www.theprimechophouse.com

250 871 7292

250 871 7292

(across from the Royal Bank on Ryan Rd in Courtenay)

LOT#s0171 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$74.00

CURRENT BID:$69.00

2 x $50 Gift Certificates 2 x $50 Gift Certificates Rattan Plus

Home & Patio

291 5th Street, Courtenay, BC LOT#s0174 VALUE: $100.00

250-338-0211 CURRENT BID:$52.00

Rattan Plus

Home & Patio

291 5th Street, Courtenay, BC LOT#s0173 VALUE: $100.00

$

$

Certificate

Certificate

100 Gift Comox Centre Mall • 250-339-6133 CURRENT BID:$52.00

$

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE #3 1841 Comox Ave, Comox (250) 339-6683 www.simoncycle.com CURRENT BID:$54.00 LOT#s0030 VALUE: $100.00

LOT#s0169 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$71.00

LOT#s0152 VALUE: $329.99

250 871 7292 (across from the Royal Bank on Ryan Rd in Courtenay)

CURRENT BID:$155.00

LOT#s0172 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$69.02

$100 Gift Certificate

$100 Gift Certificate

#2-720 30th St., Courtenay • 250-871-PURE (7873) CURRENT BID:$48.00 LOT#s0107 VALUE: $100.00

#2-720 30th St., Courtenay • 250-871-PURE (7873) CURRENT BID:$48.00 LOT#s0106 VALUE: $100.00

$

$

Certificate

Certificate

100 Gift

$

100 Gift Certificate

100 Gift

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1977 • www.roxannesfashions.com

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1977 • www.roxannesfashions.com

Comox Centre Mall • 250-339-6133

Comox Centre Mall • 250-339-6133

LOT#s0038 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

100 Gift

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1977 • www.roxannesfashions.com

LOT#s0035 VALUE: $100.00

250-338-0211 CURRENT BID:$50.00

www.theprimechophouse.com

250 871 7292 (across from the Royal Bank on Ryan Rd in Courtenay)

(across from the Royal Bank on Ryan Rd in Courtenay)

LOT#s0170 VALUE: $100.00

1089 Braidwood Rd

250-338-5361 Foot of Mission Hill 123 N. Island Hwy., Courtenay

CURRENT BID:$155.00

CURRENT BID:$245.00

LOT#s0037 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$50.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1977 • www.roxannesfashions.com

Comox Centre Mall • 250-339-6133 LOT#s0036 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$50.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1977 • www.roxannesfashions.com

Comox Centre Mall • 250-339-6133 LOT#s0034 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$50.00

$500 CREDIT TOWARD TOWARDS W For new bookings only - booking must mu be made by Nov.30/16

LOT#s0072 VALUE: $500.00

250 Fifth St., Courtenay • 250-334-3178 LOT#s0202 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$50.00

$500 500 CREDIT TOWARDS W For new bookings only - booking mu must be made by Nov.30/16 Nov.30/

250 Fifth St., Courtenay • 250-334-3178 LOT#s0201 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$50.00

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS For new bookings only - booking must mu be made by Nov.30/16

COURT COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

BC Reg 3140-4

BC Reg 3140-4

BC Reg 3140-4

CURRENT BID:$250.00

LOT#s0071 VALUE: $500.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

LOT#s0070 VALUE: $500.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

250 Fifth St., Courtenay • 250-334-3178 LOT#s0200 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$52.00

$500 0 CREDIT TOWARDS W For new ne ew bookings only - booking must mu be made by Nov.30/16 Nov.3

COURTEN COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355 BC Reg 3140-4

LOT#s0069 VALUE: $500.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

www.silentsanta.ca

www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.DECEMBER 4, 2015

37

Silent Santa 2015 $500 CREDIT TOWARDS

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS

$500 CREDIT TOWARDS TM

TM

For new bookings only l - booking b ki must mu t be b made by Nov.30/16

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

BC Reg 3140-4

BC Reg 3140-4

BC Reg 3140-4

CURRENT BID:$240.00

LOT#s0068 VALUE: $500.00

300 McGimpsey Road, Campbell River, BC Pro Shop: (250) 923-3673 • Toll Free: 1-866-923-3674

CURRENT BID:$139.50

LOT#s0053 VALUE: $289.00

Full 2016 Golf Membership OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNNYDALE

CURRENT BID:$240.00

LOT#s0067 VALUE: $500.00

18 HOLES OF GOLF FOR 4 PEOPLE

5291 North Island Hwy

CURRENT BID:$605.00

LOT#s0210 VALUE: $1,310.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Valid for any in-house graphic design, web design or printing service

LOT#s0066 VALUE: $500.00

18 HOLES OF GOLF FOR 4 PEOPLE CURRENT BID:$139.50

LOT#s0052 VALUE: $289.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Valid for any in-house graphic design, web design or printing service

250-334-2836

surecopy@gmail.com

| LOT#s0136 VALUE: $100.00

www.surecourtenay.ca

CURRENT BID:$48.00

CURRENT BID:$240.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE Unit 2- 625 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay 250-871-7006 • www.s uccessweightloss.ca

300 McGimpsey Road, Campbell River, BC Pro Shop: (250) 923-3673 • Toll Free: 1-866-923-3674

GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

250 334 3232

For new bookings only - booking must mu be made by Nov.30/16

For new bookings only - booking must mu be made by Nov.30/16

COURTENAY BC 250-334-0355

LOT#s0051 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$48.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Valid for any in-house graphic design, web design or printing service

250-334-2836

surecopy@gmail.com

| LOT#s0135 VALUE: $100.00

www.surecourtenay.ca

CURRENT BID:$48.00

SAVING LIVES

SAVING LIVES at work, home and play

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DELUXE KIT

84-1742 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-897-1098 • www.sja.ca

LOT#s0059 VALUE: $129.95

CURRENT BID:$85.00

Full 2016 Golf Membership

at work, home and play

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DELUXE KIT

84-1742 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-897-1098 • www.sja.ca

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CURRENT BID:$84.00

Full 2016 Golf Membership

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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

250 334 3232

5291 North Island Hwy

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CURRENT BID:$655.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Valid for any in-house graphic design, web design or printing service

250-334-2836

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www.surecourtenay.ca

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250 334 3232

5291 North Island Hwy

LOT#s0211 VALUE: $1,310.00

CURRENT BID:$655.00

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Valid for any in-house graphic design, web design or printing service

250-334-2836

surecopy@gmail.com

| LOT#s0133 VALUE: $100.00

www.surecourtenay.ca

CURRENT BID:$48.00

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2016. Not valid for all Statuatory

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2016. Not valid for all Statuatory

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Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2016

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2016

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2016

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2016

250-334-2836

surecopy@gmail.com

| LOT#s0132 VALUE: $100.00

www.surecourtenay.ca

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CURRENT BID:$98.50

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CURRENT BID:$98.50

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CURRENT BID:$98.50

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2016. Not valid for all Statuatory

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Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2016

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2016

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2016

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2016

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2016

LOT#s0014 VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID:$98.50

1 NIGHT STAY IN A SPA STUDIO BUNGALOW Valid until June 30, 2016. Not valid for all Statuatory

LOT#s0013 VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID:$98.50

LOT#s0012 VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID:$98.50

LOT#s0011 VALUE: $207.00

CURRENT BID:$98.50

1 MONTH UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP

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250-897-8121 • 823 McPhee Ave., Courtenay www.titaniumcrossfit.blogspot.com

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LOT#s0010 VALUE: $207.00

Holidays, February 13-15, and 20-22, 2016

LOT#s0009 VALUE: $207.00

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CURRENT BID:$98.50

$125 Gift Certificate

Featuring Fine Italian Cuisine 140 Port Augusta, Comox • 250-890-7575 CURRENT BID:$62.50 LOT#s0028 VALUE: $125.00

2 VACCINES AND HEALTH CHECK 6635 N Island Hwy, Merville 778-428-6401 LOT#s0189 VALUE: $85.00

CURRENT BID:$42.50

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID:$190.00

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$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID:$190.00 LOT#s0176 VALUE: $400.00 $

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

LOT#s0022 VALUE: $100.00

104-2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250.897.0239 CURRENT BID:$48.00

5 X $25

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CURRENT BID:$65.00

$125 Gift Certificate

Featuring Fine Italian Cuisine 140 Port Augusta, Comox • 250-890-7575 CURRENT BID:$72.50 LOT#s0027 VALUE: $125.00

4-$25 Gift Certificates

LOT#s0020 VALUE: $140.00

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$125 Gift Certificate

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5th Street, Courtenay • 250.897.0081 www.unionstreetgrill.ca

LOT#s0031 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$65.00

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

CURRENT BID:$58.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID:$190.00

LOT#s0184 VALUE: $400.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID:$190.00

LOT#s0180 VALUE: $400.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID:$190.00

LOT#s0179 VALUE: $400.00

LOT#s0175 VALUE: $400.00

LOT#s0023 VALUE: $100.00

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LOT#s0209 VALUE: $85.00

6635 N Island Hwy, Merville

6635 N Island Hwy, Merville

778-428-6401

778-428-6401

CURRENT BID:$42.50

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID:$190.00

LOT#s0183 VALUE: $400.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID:$190.00

LOT#s0178 VALUE: $400.00

2 VACCINES AND HEALTH CHECK

LOT#s0190 VALUE: $85.00

CURRENT BID:$42.50

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID:$190.00

LOT#s0182 VALUE: $400.00

$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID:$190.00

LOT#s0177 VALUE: $400.00

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104-2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250.897.0239 CURRENT BID:$50.00

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

332 - 5th St, Courtenay 250-338-1233 www.whalestaletoys.com

332 - 5th St, Courtenay 250-338-1233 www.whalestaletoys.com

CURRENT BID:$52.00

2 VACCINES AND HEALTH CHECK

100 GIFT CERTIFICATE

456 5th Street, Courtenay • 250-338-5177

LOT#s0025 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$65.00

Featuring Fine Italian Cuisine 140 Port Augusta, Comox • 250-890-7575 CURRENT BID:$67.50 LOT#s0029 VALUE: $125.00

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BRAND NAME ELECTRONICS • PERSONAL SERVICE

www.visualsoundstore.com CURRENT BID:$190.00

LOT#s0019 VALUE: $140.00

$125 Gift Certificate

LOT#s0024 VALUE: $100.00

CURRENT BID:$52.00

5 X $25

GIFT CERTIFICATES

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Comox & 2 Courtenay Locations

LOT#s0186 VALUE: $125.00

LOT#s0021 VALUE: $140.00

TRATTORIA

CURRENT BID:$98.50

Comox & 2 Courtenay Locations

CURRENT BID:$82.50

LOT#s0185 VALUE: $125.00

CURRENT BID:$77.50

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If we could have a lifetime wish and one dream that could come true, We would wish with all our hearts just to see and speak with you.

A thousand words wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring you back We know because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried, and neither will a million tears, we know because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve cried Our broken hearts are left behind and precious memories too. But we never wanted memories, we only wanted you.

Love you lots for ever and ever Marj & Families xoxo

Rev. Paul Greuter June 29, 1924 - Nov. 27, 2015.

Rev. Father Paul Gerard Maria Greuter was born in 1924 in Amsterdam, Holland, the 11th of 16 children to Theodore and Agatha Greuter.

Having followed the inspiration to become a Catholic priest, he applied for Canada after World War II, partly because of the influence of Canadian soldiers who spoke of life in Canada, and he left his native Holland for good in 1948, entering the seminary near Edmonton. In 1954, he was ordained for the Diocese of Calgary.

Father was posted in various towns of that diocese, but retired early in order to be faithful to the priesthood of his ordination, which was being changed with the Second Vatican Council.

He then moved to Vernon, BC, and spent 30 more years there, restoring the faith of many Catholics who had become hard-pressed to find a traditional Catholic priest.

During those years, he took care of a scattered flock throughout the interior of BC with determination, no matter the obstacle.

In 2002, he handed on his legacy to the Society of St. Pius X priests, and left Our Lady Queen of Peace Church (37th) in Vernon to â&#x20AC;&#x153;retireâ&#x20AC;? to the parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Nanaimo (on Jingle Pot Road).

His real retirement only came at the age of 89, when he could no longer keep up physically, although he always kept his wit and sense of humour.

He was well-loved and looked after by his faithful, old and young, and was a particular influence on a number of vocations.

On the 27th of November 2015, his good heart finally gave up at the age of 91, leaving behind sisters, Nell Kok in Port Moody, and Theresa Spit in Amsterdam, Holland, along with numerous nieces and nephews and many spiritual children in Christ. â&#x20AC;˘ Prayers will be at Sands Funeral Home on Dec. 8th at 7pm. â&#x20AC;˘ The Solemn Sung Latin Requiem Mass, at Sands Funeral Chapel, Dec. 9th at 11am. â&#x20AC;˘ The Traditional Burial Rite follows the Requiem Mass at the Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. â&#x20AC;˘ A reception follows at the Sands Funeral Home.

The celebrant of the Requiem will be Fr. Daniel Couture, District Superior of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X in Canada, as well as a number of priest friends, including the District Superior of the Society in the USA, Fr. Jurgen Wegner.

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IN MEMORIAM

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Inloving loving memory In memory of a dear husband and of a dear husband and father who passed away father whoago. passed 3 years away 3 years ago.

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Katherine Salter 1920 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2015 Mom passed away in her sleep at home on November 14, 2015.

Katherine (nicknamed Nana as a baby) was the youngest of four sisters born in Revelstoke, BC to Neil and Mable Ross. As a girl Mom was a skier, skater, basketball player and possessed a colouratura soprano voice which was much in demand for church functions and weddings. How chagrined she was to discover, years later when having her voice tested for the Sweet Adelines, that smoking had changed her voice to a female bass!

Mom and Dad came to the Valley as newlyweds in October, 1945 because Dad had a job offer with CorďŹ eld Motors. They joined the ďŹ&#x201A;edgling Kin and Kinette Clubs, thereby gaining a wide circle of lifelong friends. Mom and Dad loved to dance and spent many happy evenings at Legion and Native Sons Hall dances.

Mom was known for her quick wit, warm welcome, bottomless teapot and fabulous baking.

She was the mom our friends conďŹ ded in, and her listening ear was always appreciated.

Mom was predeceased by her immediate family, our Dad and our brother Robin, and is survived by her son Mark and daughter Louise, grandchildren Tom and Katie and great-granddaughters Gwyneth and Olivia.

Independent, feisty and funny to the end of her life, Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last years were made easier and happier by visits from VIHA workers. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank them all, especially Lee Ann, Inge, Lori and Linda May. We are also grateful for the care and support of our neighbours, especially Dorothy, Lori and Jim, and Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s companion Caroline, who was like a second daughter to her.

A celebration of Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held in the spring. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.

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May thewinds winds of of heaven heaven blow softly May the blow softly andwhisper whisper in and in your yourear ear how muchwe we love love and you how much andmiss miss you and wishthat that you and wish youwere werehere here Lovealways, always, Isabel Love Isabel

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MALCOLM HENDERSON DORWARD April 27, 1928 - November 26, 2015 Mac was the youngest of 8 children, born to David and Coral in Ridgedale, Saskatchewan on April 27, 1928. In February 1944 when he was 16 he travelled west to BC with his Dad in search of work and they landed in Mesachie Lake where he started work in the logging industry. This is where he met and married Nancy Pickard on March 17, 1950 and within a year they started their family of 5 children. After many moves on the island Mac and Nancy moved to Port McNeill in 1970 and settled on the North Island. He loved it here.

Mac leaves behind Nancy, his wife of over 65 years, his children Chris (Gordon) Patterson of Port Hardy; Harry (Carole) of Nanaimo; Vickie (Henry) Pejril of Kamloops; Dale (Janet) of Port Hardy; Donna (Ken) Kollman of Port McNeill; 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; sister Marguerite and his brothers in the Masonic Lodge of which he was a member for 61 years.

Mac is predeceased by his grandson Brian, sisters Vera, Lillian, Eva, Myrle and brothers Jack and Harry.

A Celebration of Life will be held on December 12, 2015, 2:00 pm at the Port Hardy Civic Centre, 7450 Columbia Street.

The family would like to thank everyone for their heartfelt messages of sympathy and condolences. A HUGE thank you to the doctors, nurses, RCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and all the staff at the Port Hardy Hospital for the incredible care and compassion given to Dad and his family during his stay and to the Home and Community Care staff who allowed him to stay at home as long as possible. Also a big thank you to the two â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budsâ&#x20AC;? for your many home and hospital visits.

Donations in Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory can be made to the Port Hardy Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Auxiliary, P.O. Box 2424, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0.

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Local writer and photographer, Colin Mallard, passed away peacefully at home on November 26th. He was diagnosed with cancer in the Spring of this year and lived his life fully, in the moment, until the end. He is survived by his son Derek Mallard, brother Robin Mallard, sister Susan Vickers and his beloved friend and editor Val Walton.

Colin was active in the civil rights and peace movements of the sixties. He was trained as a psychologist and, for a number of years before his retirement, worked with families of abused children.

Colin had a deep interest in Eastern philosophy, and driven by a strong desire to see the world a more peaceful and just place, sought to share this knowledge. He taught a course on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wisdom of Zen, Taoism and Advaita Vedantaâ&#x20AC;? at the NICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elder College and touched the lives of many of his students deeply. He also wrote a number of books, the last of which, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going to Gaza: Ten Days that Changed the Worldâ&#x20AC;?, he wrote in his last few months.

We will always remember Colinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gentleness, compassion, writings, photos, his love of soccer and what an awesome badminton player he was. He brought so much to so many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. We will miss him.

Thank you to all who cared for him so wonderfully; particularly Dr. Barb Fehlau, Dr. Robbie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer, Carol Watts and the palliative care nurses who were all so kind.

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Amateur photographer left his mark Walter Gage always had â&#x20AC;&#x153;itchy feetâ&#x20AC;?, anxious to see the world. As a young man he would be constantly on the move. He was always interested in new gadgets. On the spur of the moment he would buy a new invention that took his fancy.

He was born in the small Somerset village of Kingston-Seymour which had a population of less than 300. His widowed mother was horriďŹ ed when he said that he wanted to see America. Family lore has it that she pleaded with him, but he had made up his mind, so she scraped enough money to send him off on what would be a series of adventures.

He arrived in New York in 1884.

As he moved across the continent he became a jack-of-all-trades having tried his hand at a variety of odd jobs, including mill hand, logging and farming.

In his travels he heard about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;savagesâ&#x20AC;? of the west coast so he thought he would like to learn more about them. In 1886, while working in Victoria, Vancouver was wiped out by a ďŹ erce forest ďŹ re, so he went over to help rebuild the city.

It was two years later that he came up to the Comox Valley with several other young men looking for a fresh start. The Government was offering land at $1 an acre with four years to pay off the costs. The men drew straws for the available lots, with his friends Jack Hawkins and Joe Fitzgerald awarded claims in Black Creek, but Walterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was at the end of Kye Bay on what has become known as Gageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point.

The men cleared their land, built log cabins and in time established farms and were able to receive ownership of their claims.

Walter had a large strawberry ďŹ eld which supplied berries for the popular summer outings enjoyed by the younger crowd which in those years had so many bachelors.

There were picnics in summer and house parties in the winter.

Percy Smith played the violin; his mother, Mrs. Horace Smith, of Black Creek, had brought a piano out from England. Percy would spend up to two days tuning that piano in time for an upcoming party.

The social life of a bachelor seemed unending. On one occasion, when Percy and Walter were driving out to an event, huddled under canvas because it was pouring with rain, Walter commented â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just as well off as if we were in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pocketâ&#x20AC;?. Life to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;happy go luckyâ&#x20AC;? Walter Gage seemed so uncomplicated that he thought he really had found his paradise.

Walter and Percy were good friends and became part of an efficient team that worked the machinery at the Urquhart sawmill.

Walter ran the engine, with John Urquhart operating the saw, Percy adjusting the screws and Nosey Tom from the Comox Band as the crew pulling off the lumber.

One day, Walter and Percy

Walter Gage on his original land claim. This photo is in Watershed Moments.

Photo: From the Courtenay and District Museum and Archives: 972.239.2 decided to treat themselves to lunch at the Riverside Hotel. Now it was on that day, a travelling salesman was operating a piece of machinery that entranced Walter. Their meal was forgotten as they listened to music on a Phonograph. It cost 10 cents a time using earphones to hear the music. Walter knew he just had to have that machine. He ďŹ gured it would be an easy way to make money by travelling around to all the farm fairs.

Well, like all quick rich schemes it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go as well as he thought. He even went as far as Seattle but business was not brisk, so he returned to England where he knew there would be crowds at fairs and sea side beaches. The only drawback, the batteries needed constant charging and he had to continually travel back south near Bristol to renew the batteries. But the popularity of the machine made it a good investment.

He lived in England for 5 years; while visiting with his family he renewed friendship with a certain Miss Mary Ann and married her. After the birth of their ďŹ rst son, Walter felt he had to move on so he brought his young family back to Comox. At ďŹ rst they stayed with his old friend Jack Hawkins who was living at Nob Hill.

While Walter built a new home on the bluffs overlooking Kye Bay, he made arrangements for his wife and son to stay at the Williamson farm on the Kye Bay road.

In 1898, Walter got â&#x20AC;&#x153;gold feverâ&#x20AC;? and nothing would do but he had to try his luck in the Yukon Gold Rush. He went north with Rube Shaw of Cumberland but they never got further than Atlin and after 6 months he saw that it was fruitless and returned to Comox.

Ten years later he began to build his last home on Nob Hill and here he would farm until his death in 1917. He was survived by his wife, three sons and a daughter. In 1914, Walter patriotis cally tried to enlist in the army, but was rejected. His son, George Henry, served

with the 102nd and was killed in action in August 1918.

It is not known when Walter purchased a camera, but he took to photography like a duck to water. Never considered a professional, his work had such high quality that his photos would be acquired for commercial use in Government, Railway and Immigration promotions.

Not long after Walterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, his widow announced in the Courtenay Review, 17 May 1917, that there would be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;drawingâ&#x20AC;? for his camera equipment, tickets were 25 cents.

It was an â&#x20AC;&#x153;outďŹ t suitable for professional work, and used in all work in connection with splendid pictures taken by the late owner which are widely known for their excellence and artistic merit.

The size of the lens is 6 r-2x8 1-2â&#x20AC;?.

It was not known who won the equipment but it must have been an extensive prize because Walter had always developed all of his own glass plate negatives.

In the years at the turn of last century, he was the only photographer in the valley and his collection of glass plate negatives provides an accurate depiction of local farms, families and events.

Many of these wonderful photos are in the recently published book, Watershed Moments, complied by the Courtenay and District Museum and Archives to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the City of Courtenay. â&#x2013; The next Book Signing will be held at Blue Heron Book Store, Saturday, December 5, 1-3 pm. Watershed Moments are also available at the CourtenayMuum seum.

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In its 23rd year, and as popular today as ever, one of this country’s most joyous annual traditions returns to the Sid Williams Theatre on Thursday December 10 as part of the theatre society’s 2015 - 2016 Blue Circle Series.

A “must-see” ticket on the holiday calendar, Winter Harp is a joyous concert experience that has captured the spirit of the season, and audience’s hearts, for more than two decades. On stage, Winter Harp’s outstanding musicians and singers, clad in beautiful medieval attire, perform a collection of music that ranges from familiar carols to Celtic, medieval, and world tunes.

Magical backdrops of cathedral and snow set a stage for the golden Celtic and classical harps, drums, tambourines, temple bells, flutes, and an assortment of beautiful ancient and rare instruments, including the ethereal-sounding bass psaltery (the only one like it in the world), theorganistrum (an early form of

the hurdy-gurdy), and the Swedish nyckelharpa.

Winter Harp concerts have become destination events, having developed a loyal following from across Canada and beyond. Wherever they’re from, audience members end up in a similar place during the show.

“Christmas is about memories,” says Winter Harp co-founder and director, Lori Pappajohn. “We remember the beautifully-decorated tree, we remember grandparents, we remember the presents we received. At Winter Harp the carols we perform and the stories and poems we read take people into their memories. It’s lovely looking out at the audience. Everyone has their own memories of Christmas. That’s where we journey, and we welcome people of all backgrounds to join us.”

This year’s ensemble of outstanding artists welcomes a new voice in Krista Gibbard, a classically trained soprano whose repertoire ranges

Christmas Open House Don McRae MLA, Comox Valley

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from light opera and oratorio to ancient and Celtic music. Krista has performed as a soloist for groups such as the Vancouver Bach Choir and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

“We were delighted when we found Krista,” said Lori Pappajohn.

“She has our exact sound -- a crystal-pure voice with a lovely mixture of ancient and Celtic colourings.”

Show sponsor Atlas Cafe will be on hand when the doors open at 6:30pm to serve appetizer samples, and the theatre lounge has hot apple cider on special. Come early and enjoy!

Tickets for this Blue Circle Series performance are $44 for members, $49 for general public, $34 for students and groups of 10 or more.

Members can add this show to a SID TIX pack for just $34. Purchase in person at the Ticket Centre Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm, by phone 250.338.2430, or online at sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Artist Lisa Kirk will reveal the highlights of her artwork from a very productive 2015 at the Blue Moon Farm, Winery and Ciderworx on Sun Dec 6th, 1-4pm. Lisa is delighted to have a third solo show at this unique venue and she invites you to join her for the Opening Reception, of Love Is Never Far Away.

Those that attended her shows can attest to the joy-filled experience of being surrounded by Lisa’s creative inspiration. Many expressed how they loved spending an afternoon in this busy season, taking a moment to stop and visit another world through art, wine, friendship, and good cheer. Just imagine yourself sipping uniquely crafted wines and ciders, nibbling on appeys, viewing art, getting some holiday shopping done with ease, all the while immersing yourself in a wonder filled event.

Lisa is an intuitive mixed media artist and facilitator of Pure Process Art in Courtenay, who loves to experiment and play with possibilities in many art forms. This show features the diversity of Lisa’s art.

She refuses to be held to one creative pursuit as her Muse is happiest while being open to a multitude of possibilities.

Here you will find a new release of original framed pen and ink Star Drawings sure to evoke the magic of the great Universe that connects us all. There will be a selection of Happy

House acrylic paintings on wood panels (almost all sold at the opening last year), that remind us of the joy of life. Lisa has also been busy creating the coveted mixed media Dancing Dresses from the Golden Clothesline Series. And finally, she will showcase a selection of the much larger acrylic paintings from her Talking Tribe series that have most recently emerged.

As well, there will be signed copies of The Light Within written by Lisa and illustrated by Sandra Lamb, a story for young or old about the journey from fear to love.

There will be art in small and large formats, art notebooks and art cards. Blue Moon offers much to choose from as well_bottles of award winning wines (reds, whites, ports) and ciders. They also have a fine selection of local food items (jams, preserves) and other items such as candles, cards, etc.

Please join us, Dec 6th, 1-4pm at Blue Moon Farm, Winery and Ciderworx, for this pre-Christmas event. Blue Moon is located 5 minutes from downtown Courtenay, 4905 Darcy Road. If you are unable to make it to the opening, the Winery will be open Sat, and Sundays 12-5pm through Dec. 20 or by appointment: call (250) 338-9765. www. bluemoonwinery.ca Lisa may be contacted at www.LisaKirk.ca, on FB or call 250-334-2567.

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Enjoy a Ken Lavigne Christmas Comox United Church presents Island Old Time Radio Roadshow Don’t miss the Ken Lavigne Christmas Old Time Radio Roadshow presenting eight concerts on Vancouver Island this December.

The island’s own internationally renowned singer and entertainer Ken Lavigne performs your Christmas favourites, while playing host to a talented crew of performers including the tight harmonies of special guests, the Company “B” Vocal Trio.

Close your eyes and you’d swear you were hearing the Andrew Sisters!

Performing Christmas favourites made famous from Bing to Bocelli, Ken Lavigne and his band will

take you on a musical tour - back in time to a 1940’s Christmas, with a “live radio” remake!

Enjoy Christmas songs, stories and drama ....just like the radio shows of old!

Music will include traditional Christmas favourites plus Jingle Bells, Sleigh Ride, Little Drummer Boy, What Child is This, Baby its cold outside, Christmas in Killarney and so many more!

Lavigne performs at Comox United Church on Dec. 11 at 7:30 pm. Tickets - $32 adults, $18 students available at Comox United Church (Tues-Fri: 9 am to noon), House of Color and Blue Heron Books.

Meet me at the Jukebox Diner “Meet Me at the Jukebox Diner” is the latest play to be written and directed by popular local musician and playwright, Gloria Herauf. Presented

by Vancouver I sland Insurance Centres, this exciting new play will take place at a musical dinner theatre being organized by the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise.

Featuring hits from Rock Around the Clock to Chantilly Lace, operatic singing waiters, Elvis to Elton, the jive to twist and favorite choruses from Broadway to gospel, director Gloria Herauf and the Beach Street Players once again entertain with toe tapping music at this Have-a-Heart extravaganza.

The dinner theatre will be held at the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay on Thursday, February 18, Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20. The doors open at 6 pm, dinner is at 7 pm and the show starts at 8 pm.

Tickets will be available starting December 5 at Benjamin Moore House of Color in Courtenay and at Blue Heron Books in Comox. The price is $55.

Until January 23, an early-bird table for 8 is $385.

Tickets are expected to sell quickly so don’t delay. The last two years sold out. Remember, they make great Christmas gifts!

Profits from this event will support projects of

Scene from the 2015 Have a Heart play entitled “Through the Stage Door”. the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise, Comox United Church commu-

nity programs and Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society.

For more information please phone 250-7027057.

Sing-A-Long to Mamma Mia The wonderful, loveable Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long movie is coming to the Sid Williams Theatre Saturday, January 17 sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Courtenay and Square 1 Travel. Set in the colourful Greek Island of Kalokairi, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of fabulous ABBA songs that have delighted the hearts of millions.

A young woman about to be married discovers that one of three men could be her father so she invites all three to her wedding. Join in the laughter and the fun of this irresistibly charming sing-a-long movie with a cast consisting of the award winning Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth.

Based on the Broadway smash hit and filled with ABBA songs such as Dancing Queen, I Have A Dream, Voulez-Vous, Knowing Me, Knowing You and so many more has you taking a trip down the aisle you won’t soon forget.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Sid Williams Theatre.

All funds raised will go to St. Joseph’s Hospital Maternal Child Care Ward for critical care equipment. Dress in the Greek tradition and enjoy an evening filled with songs, laughter, fun and surprises.

As well, tickets for office staff Christmas gifting is a great way to give employees an unforgettable evening.

Clarinettist François Houle

Mattina Musica presents rising star clarinettist Dec. 7 The sixth season of Mattina Musica continues at the Sid Williams Theatre on December 7 with a clarinettist extraordinaire François Houle.

Italian for “Morning Music”, Mattina Musica is a 6 concert series of classical music taking place on select Monday mornings.

Audience members are warmly invited to attend a reception of coffee, tea and treats in the Sid lobby before each performance.

Co-presented by Hagen and the Sid Williams Theatre Society, this season also includes performances with violist Marcus Takizawa (February 1), a “jazsical” programme with Danish jazz pianist Søren Bebe (March 7), and a grand finale of duets with soprano Anne Grimm and tenor Benjamin Butterfield (April 18).

For their December concert, Houle and Hagen have selected an autumnal sonata of Brahms and a fabulously Parisian work

by Francis Poulenc.

Lauded as “a spectacularly versatile clarinetist who appears to have no limitations stylistically or sonically” (LA Times), Houle has established himself as one of today’s most inventive musicians.

Whether he’s performing works by Mozart or Messiaen, appearing as a featured soloist with orchestra, or improvising and embracing live, interactive electronics, Houle demystifies music for audiences everywhere.

A sought after soloist and chamber musician, he

has been listed by Downbeat magazine as a “Talent Deserving Wider Recognition” and has been hailed as a “Rising Star” in Downbeat’s Readers and Critics’ Polls.

His extensive touring has led to solo appearances at major festivals across Canada, the United States,Europe and Australia.

A prolific recording artist, he has released over twenty recordings as a leader, earning multiple Juno Award and West Coast Music Award nominations.

Houle studied at McGill University, went on to win the National Debut competition, and completed his studies at Yale University.

He has been an artistin-residence at the Banff Centre for the Arts and at the Civitella Ranieri Foundation in Umbria, Italy, and was a featured soloist in the International Clarinet Association’s 2007 and 2008 ClarinetFests.

From the Comox Valley, Hagen enjoys a busy and varied concert schedule that has taken her from the Sid Williams Theatre to Carnegie Hall. Awarded as the BC Touring Council’s 2015 Touring Artist of the Year.

Individual tickets are $22 (SWTS members) and $27 (regular). Coffee and tea is served at 9:45 am and music begins at 10:30.

For more information on the Mattina Musica series and other upcoming performances, visit www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or call 250 338 2430.

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ers, speakers, songs, and the traditional laying of the roses. For more information, please call 250-897-0511.

Comox Valley Transition Society provides a range of services, including safe shelter, a crisis line and counselling, for women who have experienced abuse in relationships, and their children, as well as a support group for men seeking a non-judgmental forum to deal with the pressures of everyday life.

Honouring Our Sisters is made up of community members who came together during last summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walking With Our Sisters memorial and wish to continue the work of honouring missing and murdered indigenous women and raising awareness.

Sunday vigil will mark National Day of action on violence against women

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 2:00 on the plaza in front of the Comox Valley Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave., Courtenay.

December 6 will be the 26th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, where 14 young women were gunned down simply because they were women who were studying to become engineers. Over the last 40 years, approximately 1200 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 December 6, all women whose lives have been lost as a result of male violence against women are remembered and honoured. They are sisters, mothers, daughters, aunties, cousins, wives, partners and friends. They have been cared for and they are loved. But they have been taken from us too soon.

Everyone is welcome to join us on December 6 for a vigil that will include a performance by the Kumugwe Danc-

Holiday activities at Visitor Centre support Food Bank and YANA For the second year in a row, to honour a sense of adventure, creativity and pure holiday spirit, the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre (VIVC) has planned an entire month of holiday fun to support the Comox Valley Food Bank and YANA. From December 1st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24th, there will be popcorn & hot chocolate served as well as a host of activities for the young and old alike. Visitors and residents are invited to share their favorite holiday memory by writing their favorite holiday memory down, along with your contact information, then bring it in to the Visitor Centre and leave it in the drop box. All submissions will be entered to win a Comox Valley Gift Basket with a selection of items from the VIVC Gift Shop! A winner will be randomly selected on December 24th.

Families looking for the perfect rainy day escape shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss stopping by. While the kids are busy completing the VIVC I-SPY activity and making their own holiday creations, parents can shop the gift shop, wander the exhibits, enjoy a hot chocolate, meet the staff, and begin planning for upcoming trips or vacations in 2016. Why not take your family holiday photo at 2 in-house photo locations; the stunning rock surround ďŹ replace or seasonally decorated Mount Washington Chairlift display.

many more unique demonstrations will run all month long. This year the team is selling the ever popular holiday CRACKERS from Y.A.N.A. with all proceeds going directly back to this important organization.

There is never an admission fee to enter the Visitor Centre, although everyone is encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Comox Valley Foodbank. Donations will be accepted all month long. For groups of 10 or more, please e-mail info@vivccomoxvalley.com or phone 250-400-2882. The Visitor Centre is located at 3607 Small Road, Cumberland, and is open 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Free ďŹ reside book readings from the authors of Mar and Jack, bees wax candle making demonstrations from the

owners of ReMarkable Honey, Christmas decoration making from the owners of Fabulously Funky Creations and

Attention â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Marine TrafďŹ c New transiting operations for the Baynes Sound Channel

With BC Ferriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 Ferriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ďŹ rst priority, so we urge all marine trafďŹ c 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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Write for Rights on December 10

December 10th is International Human Rights Day. Each year Amnesty International and the local Comox Valley Amnesty Action Circle mark the anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a letter writing campaign, Write for Rights. Amnesty supporters send letters on behalf of people theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never met. These messages help convince government officials to releaase people imprisoned for expressing their opinion, stop the use of torture, and end other human rights abuses. Last year over 3.2 million messages were sent, and they changed lives. Write for rights is the power of one multiplied many thousands of times over to make a difference in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives.

This year we will write on behalf of a student leader in Myanmar who faces a sentence of nine years for participating in a peaceful protest, and others inappropriately imprisoned for speaking their mind.

We will also write letters to address human rights violations by Canadian mining, oil and gas companies. Amnestyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Open for Justiceâ&#x20AC;?

Campaign focuses on human rights violations done to people in Canada and around the world because of the practices of some of these companies.

Members of The Comox Valley Amnesty Action Circle invite you to join us to write letters, learn more about the Universal declaration of Human rights and about the work of Amnesty International. We hope to see you at Zocalo CafĂŠ, Thursday, December 10 between 3:30 and 5:30. For more information about the results of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Writeathon, the cases chosen for this year and Amnestyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s projects go to www.Amnesty.ca.

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Take a Christmas walk at Crown Isle and help those in need Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community is putting the “Community First” with a new colorful walk around the grounds filled with lights, holiday scenes, Santa’s Workshop, treats and an outdoor movie.

This will be a free event, but visitors will be asked to make a canned food

donation for the Comox Valley Food Bank and / or cash gifts to Dawn to Dawn to help the homeless.

In addition, Dawn to Dawn will be selling their Raising the Roof iconic toques and socks.

This event will be a great addition to the Valley’s holiday season activities.

The food and funds raised will be of immense help to both organizations. The Valley is headed into its winter season which with its cold and wet weather is extremely difficult for anyone who finds themselves homeless.

While Dawn to Dawn is currently assisting more than 40 men, women and

children it does not have sufficient resources to help everyone in need.

“The food and funds raised for the Food Bank and Dawn to Dawn will come at time when the needs of the most vulnerable in our community are at their highest,” said Richard Clarke, President of Dawn to Dawn. “We en-

The Crown Isle Resort Walk will be open from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Thursday through Sunday from Dec 03 to Dec 20th.

Go running with the JIngle Bell Elves

Fanny Bay Fire Chief Mike Smith (right) delivers old Tanker 84 back to Courtenay Fire Chief Don Bardonnex (left) for use as a training aid in their new fire training area. The tanker was originally sold to the Fanny Bay department for one dollar.

Last year a slow leak developed in the tank. After a long

search, a replacement tanker was found and purchased.

Chief Bardonnex bought the old tanker back for one dollar.

This action demonstrates the cooperation and support that all fire departments in the Comox Valley provide each other on a regular basis.

Fibre arts showcased at Dec. 5 fund-raiser

Mark your calendars on December 5th for a fibre arts display and silent auction to benefit Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry Society. A salmon dinner by donation will be offered along with music and entertainment provided by our Karaoke volunteer group, and traditional drumming by Daryle Mills.

Several Comox Valley fibre artists will contribute to the fibre arts display - Don McGregor will display cedar basket weaving pieces and Doris Weislein will display moccasins and beading samples.

The event takes place at Falling Alders Hall at 3595 Royston Road from 1-5.

courage our fellow citizens and visitors to the Valley to come out to Crown Isle and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. “

Since 1991, Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry has provided programs for Aboriginal children and families, such as Comox Valley Aboriginal Head Start, The Early Years Aboriginal Program at Courtenay Elementary, Friday’s Child “Playing in the Light” Program for families experiencing FASD, and Finding Your Red Road to Health - building community and sharing resources.

Current programs for seniors include weekly fibre arts workshops featuring beading, cedar basketry and moccasin-making.

This program is offered Tuesdays from 1-2:30 at the M’akola Community

Room at 2060 Lake Trail Rd. The Grandparents and Kin program offers fun and information for se-

niors and others involved in skipped-generation child rearing.

For more information call 250-334-9591.

Annual Jingle Bell Run on Sunday benefits Food Bank The Comox Valley Road Runners is once again hosting the annual Jingle Bell Charity Run on December 6, 2015.

This popular event offers something for everyone, where neither running experience nor speed are important.

Participants can choose one of three options in the beautiful Seal Bay Park: walk the 7 km course starting at 10:30 am; run the 7 km course starting at 11:00 am or walk/run the scenic 3 km course at 11:00 am.

Collect playing cards along the way and at the end the best 3 poker hands win prizes. Great fun for the whole family.

Registration takes place

from 10 to 10:30 am at the Bates Road entrance to Seal Bay Park. The entrance fee is only $5 plus a non-perishable food donation, and all proceeds go to the Comox Valley Food Bank.

Lots of draw prizes and refreshments, and perhaps you’ll have a run-in with Santa. For more information check out the Comox Valley Road Runners website events tab at www.cvrr.ca or contact Wilf Craats at wcraats@ shaw.ca.

So get out your Santa hat and winter woolies, lace up your runners and join us on December 6th at Seal Bay Park to help support this great cause.

Please carpool if possible.

Courtenay event offers Rapid HIV testing, with results in less than 60 seconds Despite studies showing that early detection provides the best possible outcome for those living with HIV it is estimated that 25% of individuals in Canada who are HIV positive are unaware of their status.

AIDS Vancouver Island’s testing day aims to provide accessible HIV and STI testing, promote awareness about the importance of early detection and educate individuals about how simple it is to implement

regular testing as part of a healthy lifestyle.

The event will feature point of care tests, including the Rapid HIV test, with results available in less than 60 seconds.

Pre and post-test counselling will also be

available.

“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.

The Testing Day will take place on:

December 9th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Courtenay AVI office (355 6th Street) Light refreshments will be offered to those who attend plus a chance to win one of our door prizes.

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Tennis Club tournament season ends on a high note

The Comox Valley Tennis Club (CVTC) recently completed its 2015 playing season with the running of its annual Club tournament played on the Anderton Park courts in Comox.

In the A Mixed Doubles event Rob and Diane Calder defeated Joe Yelder and Annette Mayo in a long match that was decided by a third set tie breaker. Earlier in the Season the Calders also won the mixed doubles event in the Lewis Park tournament. In the B Mixed Doubles event, hard hitting Peter Hagberg and his steady partner Judy Francis defeated newly elected club President, Tony Wong and Rowena Barr.

In the Singles Championship the final once again saw the 2013 champion Rob Calder pitted against Berand Henckel.

This year however, saw Henckel using his steady

Team Scotland L to R Ron Clough, Rowena Barr, Tony Wong, Fiona Wilson, Sheila Precious ground strokes to outlast Calder in a match made particularly interesting by the unpredictable afternoon winds!

The Women’s Doubles event was won by Sheila Ives and Annette Mayo who defeated Cathy Cockwell and Diane Calder in

a tough three setter. The men’s doubles again saw Berand Henckel and Rob Calder on opposite sides of the net. Henckel and partner Oliver Ramsey defeated Calder and Mike Gould in three sets.

During the Windup events the Comox Valley Tennis Club conducted its Annual Meeting and election of Executive Members for next season.

Tony Wong was elected President. He is joined on the Executive by Vice Presidents Adam Duncan and Steven Crampton, Secretary, David McLeod and Treasurer and Past President, Don Axtell.

Also elected at the meeting were Pat McGrath and Susan Bosveld-Bowyer, Peter Hagberg, Judy Francis and Ron Olsen.

The Meeting also gave a vote of thanks to retiring Executive Member, Cathy Curry, who has served the club for many years in a variety of ca-

Team Poland L to R Terry Francis, Judy Francis, Christine Cybulskic, Erik Epp pacities including Junior Development Chair and Club President. Also recognized were Danielle Caldwell, who served as Secretary and Susie Frazer a former Treasurer and League coordinator.

The Tennis Club again offered members a varied slate of completive leagues and social events.

In addition to The Club Tournament, the “Any

Two For Tennis” mixed double tournament was again held, exchanges were organized with the Powell River Tennis Club and a team event with club members representing different countries proved popular.

The Club’s Junior Development Lessons were again offered by local tennis instructor and tennis enthusiast Brenda Dean.

Christmas tree sale for Canada’s national sport What’s the fastest growing sport in Canada? Paradoxically it’s Canada’s oldest national sport, Lacrosse, which was first declared the National Game of Canada in 1859 but which now crries the title Canada’s National Summer Sport.

Just to add to the contradictions of the game, Box Lacrosse is played indoors in the summer when the ice has left the nation’s arenas and outdoors in the winter. The indoor game is a bruising

A division of

contest of strength, speed and agility while the Field Lacrosse game puts the emphasis on strategy and ball control.

For years Box Lacrosse was the game that came to mind when lacrosse was mentioned but the field game has risen in popularity because it lets players continue to hone skills year-round. It hasn’t escaped the notice of American college coaches that Canadian players, both men and women, have unique skill sets, superior

stick-handling skills and no fear of contact around the goal. In fact it was a pair of Victoria boys, Garry and Paul Gait, that ominated NCAA Division 1 and changed the face of College Lacrosse forever.

The field game on Vancouver Island has grown rapidly. Players from this neck of the woods are attending U.S. colleges on scholarships. Selena Lasota from Campbell River was a stand-out in her rookie year at Northwestern, named Rookie of the

Year in Women’s Division 1 and scores the winning overtime goal to defeat the U.S. Women’s squad at the World Uner 19 Championship in Scotland.

North Island Rage has teams competing in three Island Divisions against tough competition from the Mid-Island and the provincial capital. Travel, officiating, equipment and uniforms all cost money in regular league play.

The ante is upped when the opportunity arises to show team and individual

skills to scouts and college coaches at tournaments both in Canada and across the line. To help deray rising costs and hold its own in a market where teams from many sports are soliciting operating bucks, the North Island Rage have taken an exciting step.

Saturday, Dec. 5 from 12-4 pm you’ll have a chance to meet these young warriors at Phil’s Christmas Tree Farm on the Inland Island Highway, approximately 4.8

km south of the Jubilee Parkway exit. Head north on the Inland Island Highway.

At the Jubilee Parkway Exit, find a safe space to turn around to head back south on the Inland Island Highway (note that you can’t access the farm from the northbound highway lane) 4.5 kim from the Jubilee Parkway, slow your vehicle and prepare to stop on the right hand side of the road.

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Island Mountain Sports Society awards grants to local athletes

The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society (VIMSS) has awarded four Vancouver Island athletes with travel grants for the 2015.16 winter season.

These grants help young athletes to offset the costs associated with traveling off-island for advanced training and competition.

In this way, VIMSS seeks to nurture local emerging athletes and help prepare them for provincial, national and international competition.

VIMSS is pleased to announce the following athletes have been awarded VIMSS grants for Winter 2015.16: Alec Stapff - Cross Country Skiing, Winsport/ Canmore Nordic Tallon Noble - Cross Country Skiing, Courtenay Dillan Glennie - Freestyle Club, Courtenay, Desmond Debellefeuille - Snowboarding, Comox, Kieran Nilsen - Alpine Skier, Comox VIMSS alumni are enjoying great success in a variety of mountain sports.

Darcy Sharpe (funded in 2011) won Gold at the

A division of

Kieran Nilsen, Dillan Glennie, Tallon Noble receiving VIMSS Grants November 26th High Five in Australia; Braydon Luscombe (funded in 2010) competed in Sochi Paralympic Games

and is the Canadian Giant Slalom Champion; Carle Brenneman (funded in 2009) went to the

XGames in Vail; Cassie Sharpe (funded in 2010) won Gold at a World Cup in France and Teal Harle

(funded in 2014) won double gold at this year’s Canada Winter Games.

“These grants are important as recognition that our Island athletes can compete at a higher level.

“We hope that they all get to fulfill their dreams on the competitive circuit.” said VIMSS Chair Karen Bonell.

Vancouver Island alpine athletes can apply for a grant from VIMSS each year through the online applications form found at vimountaincentre.com.

There are many alpine sports that qualify for VIMSS grants including alpine ski/snowboard racing, freestyle skiing/ boarding, biathlon, cross

country skiing and downhill mountain biking.

VIMSS operates the non-profit Vancouver Island Mountain Centre (VIMC) which offers a community venue for meetings, programming, team building, along with accommodations for up to 40 people, full kitchen and dining facilities, amazing views of Mt. Albert Edward, plus a Fitness Centre.

The Mountain Centre is open year round and is located at Mount Washington at the end of Nordic Road across from Raven Lodge and Strathcona Park’s Paradise Meadows.

Visit vimountaincentre. com for additional information.

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