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Teen personifies Christmas spirit Renee Andor Record Staff

13-YEAR-OLD ASHLEE PILON spent the $180 she received in Christmas cash from her relatives on necessities for Comox Valley families in need instead of on herself. She plans to drop the items off at the Comox Valley Salvation Army’s Family Services department next week. PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR

A Courtenay teen received $180 in Christmas cash and she gave every last penny away. Ashlee Pilon, a 13-yearold Mark R. Isfeld student, usually receives cash gifts from her extended family so she can go shopping for whatever she feels she needs. But instead of buying clothes, make-up or the usual technological gadgets most other 13-year-old girls would spend their Christmas cash on, Pilon decided to go shopping for families in need. “There are lots of families that are not quite as fortunate as some of us are,” said Pilon. “So I figured I might as well put it to a good cause rather than just buying things…when I already have everything I need and there’s lots of families who don’t have everything they need — so that’s why I

decided to do that.” Pilon spent her money on a selection of neccessities which she plans to drop off at the Comox Valley Salvation Army’s Family Services department next week. She picked out non-perishable food items like cereal, oatmeal, granola bars, cookies and tuna. “And then I also got some baby items, so like baby diapers, and baby wash and shampoo and conditioner and toiletries and stuff, because those are other things that are quite expensive for families but that are necessary,” she added. Pilon came up with the idea to donate her Christmas cash after she and her friends collected cans of food instead of candy for Halloween for Hunger this fall. “I think Christmas is supposed to be more about giving than receiving so that was my good deed of the year.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

Valley generosity boosts Sally Ann fund over top Renee Andor Record Staff

The Comox Valley Salvation Army may have been behind on its fundraising goal the week before Christmas, but the Valley stepped up donations last week. “Our goal for this Christmas season was to raise a total of $250,000,” Lead

Pastor Darryl Burry said Friday, adding the local Salvation Army had hoped to raise $110,000 through its annual Christmas Kettle campaign and $140,000 through its mailer campaign. “As of today, we have raised $270,000 in total, so we’re $20,000 above our goal. That’s “absolutely amaz-

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ing, seeing as the week before Christmas we were about $20,000 behind what we would normally be at

that point of the year. The Comox Valley, once again, has stepped up to the plate and we have exceeded

our goal.” Burry added “every penny” will stay in the Valley to help the Salvation Army provide programs and services like its emergency food bank, clothing and furniture vouchers, support for people going to rehabilitation or detox and its parenting program. “All of our community

ministries are supported throughout the year from these funds,” noted Burry, adding he would like to extend “an absolutely huge thank you to everybody who helped make this possible this year because it wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of the Valley.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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sive cleaning of hospitals after an outbreak of: A. Scabies B. C. difficile C. Whooping cough D. Norovirus 5. TransLink shelved plans to build: A. Gondola up to SFU B. Funicular tramway in White Rock to carry beach-goers up and down the hill C. Deluxe SkyTrain cars with bar service for premium high-end bookings D. Adventure zip line across the Fraser River under the Golden Ears Bridge 6. David Black, owner of this newspaper, announced plans in August to build a: A. Space station B. Pulp and paper mill C. Oil refinery D. Insane asylum for reporters 7. Metro Vancouver enacted new regulations to control: A. Urban raccoons and coyotes B. Grease dumped down drains C. The use of shark fins in restaurants D. Jet skis off beaches in regional parks 8. Dilbit is: A. An Indian salty snack that was recalled by its Surrey manufacturer. B. A grade of paving aggregate used by engineers on the South Fraser Perimeter Road to reduce noise. C. Diluted bitumen,

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by ICBC B. Tasering of fare cheats by Transit Police C. Use of collection agencies D. Dumping offenders on Bowen Island 11. How many oil tankers would enter Burrard Inlet each year (up from about 60 now) if Kinder Morgan’s proposal to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline is approved? A. 150 B. 220 C. 300 D. 500 12. Surrey officials briefly considered using what method to bust dog walkers who don’t pick up after their pets? A. Live video surveillance in city parks combined with frequent patrols B. Snitch site where residents could post cellphone photos/vid-

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Energy rebate program extended The Comox Valley Regional District is giving a three-month extension to its electoral area home energy rebate program, aimed at helping residents save money on efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The rebate program was scheduled to end Dec. 31 but will continue until March 31. This means residents in the three electoral areas can still qualify to take advantage of rebates offered through the home retrofit program or the new construction program. The home retrofit program was developed to offset the costs of the two home energy assessments required to become eligible for the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program. According to the provincial Community Energy and Emissions Inventory for the electoral areas, buildings represent about 22 per cent of the areas’ greenhouse gas emissions. The new construction program offers a free energy assessment of a project in order to provide a projected EnerGuide rating and to identify energy improvements. An additional $100 rebate is available to those who commit to improving the energy performance of their new home and achieving EnerGuide 80 or above. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-serve basis until funding is exhausted. For eligibility criteria and to download application forms visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/greenbuilding. – Comox Valley Regional District

WHEELING ALONG MICHAEL Marchi from Comox Valley Dodge with his staff and members of the fire department, paramedics and the Eagle FM delivered approximately 60 bikes to children through the inaugural Mike’s Bikes program. The program was designed to give children aged five to 12 a bike to those who need it and might not have otherwise have access to one. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Boxing Day‘very positive’ in Comox Retailers report steady sales despite limited shopping hours Erin Haluschak, Renee Andor Record Staff

With the presents unwrapped, stockings unstuffed and leftovers in the fridge, shoppers hit stores in the Comox Valley on Boxing Day, and despite limited shopping hours, some stores experienced their best sales day of the year. “It was an excellent time; a bit before and after Christmas,” said Valerie Porteous, Comox Business in Action current president and owner of Roxanne’s Fashions at the Comox Centre Mall. “We start Boxing Day sales earlier but do see a significant increase in

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traffic.” Porteous said one of the biggest issues retailers in the Valley face is to ensure people continue shopping locally. In order to facilitate that, she explained stores have to create exciting sales, have good prices and exciting events. “Overall, Boxing Day was very positive. We had people waiting at the door before we opened. Our mall in particular was very busy.” Porteous noted although mall hours were reduced, the day ranked as one of the highest sale days on a dollar-per-hour basis. Although holiday shopping is close to its end, she said retailers can help shoppers to keep coming through the doors during the early months of the year. “We keep sales prices going, ensure exciting events and makes sure

there’s something for all took that as a day off,” she price points,” Porteous said. said. “Traditionally it’s “We also stock items for before Christmas that’s the those travelling on vaca- big time for downtown.” A n d tions with the weeks s w i m suits and Overall, Boxing Day leading up Christsummers was very positive. We had to mas were dresses, we bring people waiting at the door very successful some of before we opened. Our this year, our sumaccording mer stock mall in particular was to Stubin early.” very busy. blefield, MeanValerie Porteous especially while, thanks to D o w n town Courtenay Business the first ever WinterFest in Improvement Association downtown Courtenay. Various new events executive director Kim Stubblefield said Boxing besides the annual ChristDay in downtown Courte- mas Parade brought shopnay is typically less busy pers to the city centre than the weeks leading up during the six weeks of to Christmas — and many WinterFest from Nov. 16 to stores chose to remain Dec. 22. “I think the businesses closed on Boxing Day. “I’m not sure about the are all really pleased,” rest of the week, but Boxing added Stubblefield. “We Day itself, a lot of the stores had lots of events going

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Paddle club is meeting Are you one of the many who are envious of those free spirited people paddling on blue waters by the Dyke Road in their colourful kayaks, while you drive by? Are you inspired knowing that many of those same independent spirits out there on the ocean are old enough to be your grandparent and are getting more fit as they age? Many of those paddlers are new to the sport, and many are members of the growing Comox Valley Paddlers Club. If you are curious about kayaking and want to know how to get started, attend the next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Den, 1729 Comox Ave. Experienced kayakers will want to learn about opportunities within the club, in particular, in January, about wilderness kayaking vacations and adventure expeditions. The club’s short business meeting is followed by speaker, Dave Pinel, sea kayaking guide and managing owner of Westcoast Expeditions (www.westcoast expeditions.com). All their tours include instruction to ensure you are comfortable

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Do your antlers measure up? Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 is the date that all hunters are invited to bring their skulls, horns, or antlers to the Courtenay and District Fish and Game to be measured for possible entry in the Boone and Crockett record books. There will be a $5 measuring fee for nonmembers only. You are welcome to bring

BRICO

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

TSX Composite ...........12,373.77 DJIA ...........................13,096.31 Gold .......................1,656.0 US$ Canadian $ .............1.0047 US$ ETFs & Global Investments

Claymore BRIC (CBQ) ................ 24.12 BHP Billliton ADR (BHP) ........US$77.09 Power Shrs.QQQ (Nasdaq 100) US$64.40 Aberdeen Asia Pacific (FAP)......... 7.34 S&P TSX 60 (XIU) ...................... 17.82

Fixed Income GICs

4½" Grinding SALE $ 95 Discs 7

interesting antlers or mounts even if not record material for a little show and tell. Someone will be interested and want to hear about it! There is no admittance fee for viewing by the public, so bring your friends and family and come out to the Courtenay and District Fish and Game facility.

In the Comox Valley for the past 30 years MARKET DATA AS OF December 27th, 2012

5 year (CDN): ..........................1.35% 10 year (CDN): ........................1.78% 30 year (CDN): ........................2.34% 30 year Treasury bonds (US): ....2.88%

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PHOTO BY CHARLES BRANDT

Government Bonds

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Call Glinda at 250.338.4333

THIS VARIED THRUSH was spotted Dec. 12 at the Oyster River estuary.

Home Trust Company ...............1.65% ICICI Bank 3 yr: ......................... 2.15% Homequity Bank 5 yr: .................2.40%

Stock Watch

Royal Bank: ............................. 60.05 TD Bank: .................................. 83.27 Bank of Nova Scotia:................. 58.49 BCE: ........................................ 42.77 Potash Corp. Of Sask.: ............. 39.98 Suncor Energy Inc: ................... 32.62 Crescent Point Energy: .............. 37.41 Cdn. Oil Sands: ...................... 19.94 Husky Energy: ......................... 29.01 Pembina Pipe Line: ................... 28.34 Transcanada Corp: ................... 46.60 Teck Resources Ltd: ................... 35.59 Cameco: .................................. 19.53 Investment Trusts

Brookfield Asset Mgmt: ............. 29.30 Morguard Real Estate Inv. Tr.: ..... 17.68 Cdn. Real Estate Inv. Tr.: ............ 42.75 Riocan Investment Tr.: ................ 27.65

10 Pack

Philip J. Shute F.C.S.I. Please call for our complimentary second opinion service Direct Line: 250-334-5609

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

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Eﬀective Until January 6, 2013

Leaves Nanaimo 6:30 am 8:30 am 9:30 am * 10:30 am 11:30 am ** 12:30 pm

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* Dec 26-28 Only; ** Dec 23 Only; *** Dec 27 Only Duke Point, NANAIMO - Tsawwassen, VANCOUVER Eﬀective until March 27, 2013

Leaves Nanaimo, Duke Point 5:15 am 7:45 am 10:15 am 12:45 pm 3:15 pm 5:45 pm 8:15 pm 10:45 pm

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Doors open at 10 a.m. and lunch and refreshments will be available. Some great people from Tyee Marine will be on hand with door prizes. You don’t have to be a hunter to get a prize. Call Randy Jacob-

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013

COMOX VALLEY RECORD

THE JUST IN Time Choir (above) performs at The Views at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. Below: Nicole Burgess, music therapist, receives iPods from members of the Just in Time Choir at Glacier View Lodge.

Just in Time Choir shares the gift of music Residents at Glacier View Lodge and The Views at St. Joseph’s General Hospital were thrilled to receive a gift of music on Saturday, Dec. 22 from the Just in Time Choir. In addition to sharing their own music, the group presented iPods and docking systems to music therapist Nicole Burgess. The systems will be used to provide individualized play lists of music for residents. Music connects us to different moments in our lives – the songs our parents sang to us, the music we danced to as teens, or the song that was playing during our first kiss. Music is powerful in connecting us to our memories. Our hope is that by providing the trigger of much loved music, we can stimulate memories of joyful moments in our residents lives. Residents of both facilities would like to express thanks to Wendy NixonStothert and the Just in Time Choir, to our music therapist Nicole and to the many entertainers who participated in the Nov. 23 Sing-a-thon and made this gift possible,” a spokesperson said.

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Get set to get all shook up with Randy‘Elvis’ Friskie Randy ELVIS Friskie is touring with his Las Vegas Show Band in The Real Tribute To The King of Rock and Roll – Elvis Presley. Friskie’s spinetingling performance brings the King to life for an entire generation of people too young to have experienced Elvis when he was alive, and for the legions of people who remember the anticipation of every new record and movie. Randy ELVIS Friskie has been referred to as “The World’s Best Elvis Tribute Act.” He has enviably mastered Elvis in the three exciting stages of his career, the fabulous ‘50s, the spectacular ‘60s, and the sensational ‘70s.

“Randy’s not only the best, he’s the reincarnation of Elvis.” Hugh Pickett O.C. Impresario, presented Elvis Presley, at Empire Stadium in 1957 Friskie brings his show to the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay on Jan. 27 for two performances; 2

p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets (all ages) are $39.50. Tickets are available at the Sid Williams box office or you can order by phone at 250-3382430 ext. 1. For more information on this and other upcoming shows at the Sid, click www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.

Society NOTICE OF

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RANDY ‘ELVIS’ FRISKIE brings Elvis to life at the Sid Williams Theatre on Jan. 27.

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Core Level 2 Cranky Hip & Knee Levels 1 & 2 Posture 101 Level 1 & 2 Chronic Pain for Women Specialized Fitness Programs begin the week of January 7th

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We provide quality fully trained individuals in a variety of new areas: Ofﬁce Administration • Bookkeeping Secretarial • Cashiers • CSRs • Clerical Services

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Your Sleep Apnea & Snoring Professionals

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A Fresh Start to your New Year! ¢

Sunrise Farms

Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

25¢ from participating Dempster’s products will go to the QF Community Health Endowment Fund in support of health care!

Family Pack, 11.00 per kg

99 per lb

NEW California Grown

Dempster’s

Bagels 6’s

2$ for

Broccoli Crowns

Lean Cuisine

1 5

2.84 per kg

Fresh Inspirations 283gr

2$ for

29 per lb

Astro

Yogourt

Cottage Cheese

3 600-750gr

www.qualityfoods.com

Selected, 650-750gr

Dairyland

99 each

Astro

Yogourt

3 12x100gr

99 each

Prices in effect January 2 - 6, 2013 For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com

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Sunrise Farms

Hertel’s Single or Double Loin

Fresh Center Cut Pork Loin Chops

Fresh Bone-in Chicken Thighs

Locally Raised BC Pork

Family Pack, 6.59 per kg

Lilydale Daystarters

Turkey or Chicken Sausages 375gr

Maple Leaf

Prime Cordons 284-340gr

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Harvest Meats

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450gr

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Beans, Chick Peas or Lentils 540ml

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2X Ultra Ivory Snow Liquid Laundry Detergent

Unico

Selected, 250-500gr

Franco American Gravy

Pitted or Sliced Ripe Olives

Lasagne or Pasta

Excludes Bridgewater & Vietri products

Locally Raised BC Poultry

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All of our fabulous Christmas Items

170ml

4 $5 for

1.18lt

4 $5 for

5000 Tide Washing Machine Cleaner 3x75gr

7500

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Help build the Quality Foods Community Health Endowment Fund! Kraft

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Singles Processed Cheese Product

6 1kg

Dempster’s

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600gr

2$ for

Kraft

220-240gr

Kraft

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5 Primo

4’s

3$ for

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4$ for

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3$ for

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425-505gr

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100% Juice

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Juice or Yogourt Bars

170gr

2 $5

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3$ for

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Oxi Action Dishwasher Detergent

Oxi Action Dishwasher Power Pacs

Lemon, 1.8kg

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Ziploc

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Ultra Choose-A-Size Paper Towels

12’s

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Containers & Lids

Margarine

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100% Juice

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

2 $7

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99 2 $

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Selected, 330-380gr

Stouffer’s

Lean Cuisine Selections

General Mills

Cereal

Peanut Butter

Skinny Cow Novelties

For

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12x50ml

Fresh Rain, 120’s

112-147gr

256gr

Fresh Clean Start to Your New Year! Sunlight

Nature Valley

Bistro Crustini

Wild Sockeye Salmon

170gr

Ragu

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920gr

Knorr

Stouffer’s

345-500gr

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900gr

Classic Roast Ground Coffee

Cheerios Cereal

4 99

for

Premium Plus Crackers

150-200gr

250gr

177-227gr

Folgers

General Mills

Fancy Rice

Christie

525-540ml

Rice A Roni

Pasta Sidekicks

Lipton Soup Mix

380gr

Bassili’s

Knorr

Shredded Natural Cheese

1kg

Soup

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese

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¢ 25 from participating Dempster’s products goes to Health Care!

Quickies

Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices

Sandwich Bags

Wrap with Cling Plus

10-40’s

99 3

99 2

2$ for

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Help build the Quality Foods Community Health Endowment Fund! Kraft

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Singles Processed Cheese Product

6 1kg

Dempster’s

Whole Grains Bread

600gr

2$ for

Kraft

220-240gr

Kraft

Cheez Whiz

5 Primo

4’s

3$ for

Ocean’s

Flaked or Chunk Light Tuna in Water

4$ for

Laundry Detergent 24’s or 1.47lt

3$ for

5 3

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213gr

630-640ml

160-230gr

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Pasta Sauce

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Team Knockout competitors raising their game Team Knockout competitors from Knockout Martial Arts and Fitness in Courtenay successfully displayed their skills at two recent competitions. Shelley “Straight Nasty” Strachan won her fight convincingly at AMA 6 in Vancouver and the team collected two gold and three bronze medals at the recent Be First Tournament in Victoria. Strachan was regarded as the top 145-pound female in B.C. before this fight but cemented her status as B.C.’s best with an outstanding showing at AMA 6, held Nov. 30 in Vancouver. “Shelley displayed her growth and high-level technique by being on a totally different level than her opponent,” a Team Knockout trainer stated. Strachan won a unanimous decision over Becca Macdonald with a nasty clinch game and beautiful timing. The first round saw Strachan drop Macdonald with a knee to the stomach. Macdonald recovered and continued after an eight count, but rounds two and three saw much of the same as Strachan was landing clean right hands and knees almost at will. With this win Strachan continues her unbeaten streak and her next fight will be for a championship title. With the top quality training that Knockout is providing her, and her overall skills and determination, she is more than ready for her upcoming title shot and is expected to win the

SHELLEY ‘STRAIGHT NASTY’ Strachan (right) dominated Becca Macdonald en route to a unanimous decision at AMA 6 in Vancouver. belt. “It is an honour to be training someone with so much heart and who is a true martial artist. Shelley truly deserves all her success,” a Team Knockout spokesperson said. Strachan thanks her husband Lorne, her kids, and the rest of her family and friends who support her. The Be First Tournament had Esther Sample

winning bronze in women’s boxing and gold in kickboxing, “Esther put on an absolute display of skill and dominated the tournament,” a Team Knockout trainer said. Adam Jones won gold in kickboxing. “Adam made some adjustments on the fly and it showed in his dominance in the finals,” a Team Knockout trainer noted.

Shawn Rose won bronze in kickboxing, Mike Cullen competed in the open division, Braden Perfitt earned bronze in kids kickboxing, Peter Greaves competed in the kids division and had the best control in the whole tournament. “We were so proud of Peter for his level of control. That was worth a gold medal in our eyes. We were so proud of everyone that

competed. They all showed heart, class, and respect. Thank you Carlson Mechanical, Cadd Train, Fitness Etc, Brando Construction, Bryce Hansen Remax, Cloverdale Paint, and Pelegos Trucking for helping these amateur athletes,” a Team Knockout spokesperson said. “Team Knockout is in various competitions but never forget that we are a family-

first Muay Thai school and are always open for new people. Whether you want fitness, self-defence, and/or sport/competition we are here to help you achieve confidence through martial arts.” For more information visit them at www.knockoutmartialarts.ca, Facebook, or call 250-871-8997. – Knockout Martial Arts and Fitness

Well-travelled Towhees maintain busy schedule The G.P. Vanier Towhees senior boys basketball team went 1-2 at the eight-team New Westminster Tournament, Dec. 19-21. Game 1 - Reynolds from Victoria This really was a no contest game due to Vanier’s ferocious defence and relentless rebounding. Everyone played good minutes, and the Towhees held Reynolds to only 33 points. Final score: 62-33 Leading the pack with 12 points was Harry Li, and contributing 10 each were Joaquin Paterna and Joss Biggins. Foster Dewitt added eight points and

HARRY LI eight rebounds for a solid game. The team forced 23 steals that led to numerous layups on the fast break.

Game 2 - North Delta Huskies The Huskies were a very tall group, with every starter outsizing every Towhee starter. But the boys from Courtenay gave this talented team a run for their money, keeping the score close at half time, down only two points. The final score was 62-53 for North Delta. Scoring is still an issue for the Vanier squad, where our team shooting is still too low (today at 36 per cent). Joaquin, our point guard, led the way with 13 points, five assists and three steals. Scott Stevens also had 13 points on a very sore ankle.

FOSTER DEWITT Harry Li had another fine game with 12 tough points inside and three steals, and was voted the Player of the

Game Game 3 - vs New West, the host team The Hyacks are a very talented high scoring team who two weeks earlier knocked off #5 in the Province Tamanawis of Surrey. Loaded with lots of good one on one players, New West had to be defended tough, and so it was with the Towhees. The Vanier guys were up by two points at the half, but faltered in the second half not adjusting to the 6’6” centre of New West, and still missing too many easy shots. Shooting 28 per cent will not beat many good

high school teams. Stevens played very well hitting for 17 points, but no other Towhees were consistent enough. Dewitt worked hard for seven rebounds while Joaquin dished out seven assists. Player of the Game was Jaron Piercy. Joaquin Paterna was a tournament all-star, for the third week in a row. Next up for the Towhees is a 16-team tournament in San Diego, California post Christmas. Then, another trip to Victoria before they play six home games in a row starting Jan. 15. – Vanier Towhees

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Yetis share VIJHL Player of the Week

MITCH BALL

Comox Valley Glacier Kings’ defenceman Garrett Halls and forward Mitch Ball have been named by the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League as Kirby’s Source for Sports Players of the Week. Halls and Ball were instrumental in the

Yetis four consecutive wins heading into the league’s Christmas break. Halls totalled seven points in two games this week (two goals, five assists) and has earned 20 points in 25 games so far this season. Ball earned nine points in three games (five goals, four

assists) including a hat trick in Campbell River, a five-point effort against Oceanside and the gamewinning goal against Campbell River at home. Ball is leading the North Division in scoring with 48 points in 32 games, and sits fifth in the league for points.

Glacier Kings head coach Bill Rotheisler, on Halls and Ball receiving player of the week honours: “Both players are absolutely deserving of this recognition. Both alternate captains, they possess the qualities we encourage and demand of our players with their com-

mitment to team play, discipline and work ethic that far exceed the average player. They are examples of how those qualities breed success.” The Glacier Kings hit the ice on Jan. 3 in Nanaimo to play the Buccaneers. – Comox Valley Glacier Kings

GARRETT HALLS

Green in line to play at 2013 World Baseball Classic Earle Couper

hitter for the Brewers. He hit his first major league home run off of Carlos Mármol in a win against the Chicago Cubs on June 6, 2012. Green attended Mark R. Isfeld Senior Secondary School and played high school ball for the Parksville Royals of the British Columbia Premier Baseball League. He went on to play two years of collegiate baseball at Cypress College, where he was named a First Team Orange Empire Conference All-Star and Junior College 1st Team All-American.

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Taylor Green could be joining Joey Votto and Justin Morneau on Team Canada at the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Green, a two-time Milwaukee Brewers Minor League Player of the Year, is a good bet to join 2010 National League MVP Votto of the Cincinnati Reds, and 2006 American League MVP Morneau of the Minnesota Twins on Team Canada. Team Canada’s 28-man roster for the March 2-19 tournament will be announced in mid January. Green is one of 147 Canadian players under contract with professional clubs, including 17 on Major League rosters. The Canadian national senior men’s baseball team has competed in both the 2006 and 2009 World Baseball Classic, though it has yet to make it out of the first round. Recently, the team finished third in the 2011 World Cup and won gold at the 2011 Pan Am Games. Canada is ranked No. 5 in the world, according to the IBAF rankings. Canada will open its 2013 Classic schedule against Italy on March 8 in Phoenix, Arizona. Canada is in Pool D at the 28-team tourney. Canada’s other first round games will take place in Phoenix on March 9 against Mexico and March 10 against the United States. At the completion of the first round, the top two teams in each of the four pools will advance to the second round. Canada failed to advance out of the first round in the first two Classics, suffering a surprising 6-2 defeat to Italy in Toronto the last time the tournament was held in 2009. In the inaugural 2006 tournament, Can-

COMOX VALLEY MINOR baseball product Taylor Green is expected to be named to Team Canada later this month. ada upset a star-studded American team 8-6 in the group stage but failed to advance after a 9-1 loss to Mexico. First-baseman Morneau of the Twins and third-baseman Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays have been named to Canada’s provisional roster. Along with Courtenay utility infielder Green, Victoria’s Michael Saunders, an outfielder with the Seattle Mariners, is expected to be

named to the squad. Green represented Canada at the 2007 World Cup in Taipei, Taiwan. The team qualified for a spot in the 2008 Summer Olympics, but Green did not make the team. This past season in 58 games with the Brewers, the versatile 26-year-old infielder hit .184 with three home runs and 14 RBI. Green was drafted by the Brewers in the 25th round (745th pick)

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Charles Dixon Dove Charles Dixon Dove, born May 30, 1921 went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2012. Charles is survived by his wife Etta (Henrietta); daughter Bonnie Ann; and sons Charles (Lynn) and Murray (Tracy) Dove; stepdaughters Louise Roy (Kevin), Laura Wasylishen (Rick), Carol Pirie (Gordon) and Cathy Keating (Jimmay) and family friends Serge Roy and Ian Zaharko, as well as grandchildren; Daniel (Colleen), David and Dane (Jessica) Miskowicz, Laurelle (Matt) Rollings, Brett and Carmen Dove, Spencer (Sabine), Miles and Melissa Dove, Shaun and Cherie White, Sarah Roy, Amanda, Jennifer, Nicole Wasylishen, Reid and Rachael Pirie and numerous greatgrandchildren. Charles is also survived by his sister Ann. Charles is predeceased by his parents William and Eva Dove, his first wife Laura (nee Watson) in 1981 and sister Louise. Charles was born and grew up on a farm near Speers, Saskatchewan and served in the Canadian Armed Forces (Airforce) through many postings including from Saskatoon and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan , Calgary, Vulcan and Edmonton, Alberta, Trenton and Ottawa Ontario, Baden Soeliingen, Germany, and North Africa before his final assignment to Comox, British Columbia in 1966 where at the rank of Squadron Leader (Major) he served as Senior Technical Officer for 407 Squadron working with the Neptune and Argus aircraft when Charles retired from the Airforce in 1971, he embarked on a second career in Real Estate in the Courtenay/Comox area. Charles was an avid golfer and played regularly even to the spry age of ninety years old! He was a well-respected man in his community and church; a great man of faith, a caring, loving husband, father and grandfather. He leaves behind a Godly legacy and he will be greatly missed by his friends and the entire Dove and Keating families. A Celebration of Charlesâ€™ Life will be held at Courtenay Baptist Church, 2963 Lake Trail Road at 1 PM on Thursday, January 3, 2013. If wishing, donations can be made in memory of Charles to the Christian Blind Mission Canada or the Salvation Army.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

3 brdm home w/double garage. Lge level lot, suitable for development, fruit trees, lots of parking Peterson Rd area. $225,000. 250-504-0235.

7 yr old 3 bdrm, 3 bath + 600 sq.ft bonus area over dbl garage on 2 acres in Royston. Lg covered south facing decks, heat pump. 250-335-1259

MOBILE LOUGHEED, AB. 2 bdrm. New roof, siding, windows, doors, appliances and air cond. Bathroom updated. $22,000. 4908-48th St. Lot 50120. Call 780-385-8795

1 MONTH FREE. Large 1 & 2 bdrms. Free heat. Elevator. Great location! From $650/mo. Call 250-334-4646.

Mountain View. 750 Oribi Drive. 4 bdrm. 3 full bathrooms. 12 yrs old. Some renos. RV parking, 5 appls. 61” TV built in w/ 5.1 surround sound. Close to schools & shopping. $359,000. 250-2877607 or 250-287-0523. SUBSTANTIALLY RENOVATED 12’x60’ Mobile home. Move in cndt. great Starter/In law accom. New roof, New gas furnace, 100amp services. W/D, F/S incld. This mobile has all papers required through MHR. Pre Christmas Special $15, 000 delivered price Comox Valley 250-7025699

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

COURTENAY- 2 bdrm Condo, W/D, quiet corner unit, convenient to shopping & College, NS/NP. Must have refs. $750. 250-334-8362, 250-218-0722. Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only. Apartments•Condos•Suites 305-111 Edgett Rd 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 4 appls, $700/mth AVAIL. IMMED. 2325 B VALLEYVIEW DR. 1 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 6 Appliances, $900/mth AVAIL. DEC 1 2677 KENDALL AVE 1 bed, 1 bath N/P, N/S 6 appliances, $900/mth AVAIL. IMMD 2- 1095 EDGETT 2 Bed, 1 Bath N/S, N/P, 4 appls., $825/mth AVAIL JAN 1 204-1111 EDGETT 2 Bed, 1 bath N/S, N/P, 4 appls., $775/mth Avail Jan 1 203-555 4th St. 2 bed, 1 bath N/S, N/p 5 Appls., $925/mth Avail immd

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BLUE JAY APARTMENTS

1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay

450-19th Street, Courtenay

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

1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.

250-334-3078

Call Pat at 250-703-6965

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

PINES APARTMENTS

200 Back Road, Courtenay

1055-10th Street

1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique ﬂoor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.

Avail. 1 and 2 Bdrm Suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpets and drapes. Coin laundry on-site. No pets. Security deposit required. For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

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WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS 1252-9th St., Courtenay Spacious 3 bedroom suite in a quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Walking distance to schools, bus stops, and downtown. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required. For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667

CONDOS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

2009 WILDWOOD 27RLSS with North West Winter Package, showroom condition! Very private fully serviced lot near ocean. Includes large slide, garden shed, modular skirting, large dog kennel and pet door. Call 250-286-3343, Asking $24,500.

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WAREHOUSE SPACE, approx 1600 sq ft, 1491 McPhee Ave., $1500 mo. Avail now. Call (250)702-1096.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COURTENAY: NEWER, spacious 3 bdrm duplex, 2.5 bath, 3 appl’s, garage, fenced yard, NS/NP, quiet in town neighborhood. Long term preferred. $1050/mo. Call 1-604-4852908, 250-203-4078.

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APARTMENTS / CONDOS / SUITES DRIFTWOOD CONDOS

1 bdrm suite, features ground level entry, includes F & S, onsite coin-op laundry, N/S, pets may be considered w/dep., $650/m, immed. possession available.

CHERRYWOOD MANOR

3 BDRM on 1 acre, Petersen Rd. 20x26 garage, 2 sheds Fruit trees. Zoned for duplex/triplex. Some updates and work needed. Reduced to $169,000. 250-286-9818. DOWNTOWN COURTENAY, .107 acre, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appliances, great location, walking distance to all amenities and bus stop. Asking $149,900, 1784 England Ave. Call (250)334-3960. Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com One brdrm house on 19th Ave. Large lot. 76x110. Fully fenced, garage & shop. Wood heater. Fridge, stove, W/D. Newly painted. RV parking. $180,000. 250-923-8975.

Spacious 1 & 2 bdrm suite, located on 3rd floor in secured entrance building, w/recent renos & incl. updated decks & windows, 2 appl & on site coin-op laundry; conveniently located near schools & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rent from $600/mo incl. FREE heat & hot water; immed possession

TOWNHOMES

ALDERGROVE PLACE

Townhome offers living down & sleeping up, with recent upgrades located near downtown Courtenay; 2 bdrms, 5 appl, semi-private patio area, & assigned parking; Close to schools & shopping; N/S & N/P; $750/month; Available Jan 1.

PLATEAU GARDENS

CYPRESS ARMS

PACIFIC COURT 1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

1255 9th Street, Courtenay

2 bedroom available January 1st and 15th, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.

In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.

Available deluxe 2 bedroom suite in a quiet well maintained building. Rent includes full size stove, fridge, washer/dryer, carpet and blinds. Nice feature: large open concept. No pets. 2 Rental references and Security Deposit required.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

To View, Call 250-334-4483

BEECHER MANOR

RUTHERFORD MANOR

1045 Cumberland Road

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown - 2 bedroom unit features 1.5 baths. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.

2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Call 250-334-9717

RYAN COURT

ST. BRELADES

1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

Clean and modern 1 bedroom available now. Cat okay with pet deposit. Lease required. Rent $625/month.

FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-towall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 and 3 bedroom condos. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.

Call 250-338-7449

Call 338-7449

VANRIDGE MANOR 123 Back Road, Courtenay Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas ﬁreplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.

Call 250-703-2570

Spacious Comox townhome is ideally located near all amenities & features 3 bdrms, 1 full & 2 half baths, 4 appliances, storage, & private back yard area. New flooring on main level, & freshly painted throughout. Small pet may be considered w/deposit. Avail Dec 15, w/possibility of early possession. $1000/month

DUPLEXES

ROBERT LANG DUPLEX

Enjoy walking in trails & nature surrounding the Puntledge River living in West Courtenay duplex. Spacious living area with 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appl, & large deck. Avail Jan 1; N/S; Feline friendly! $950/month

CONDOS

MANOR PARK

Only moments to the beach! Updated 2 bdrm Comox condo features 1300+sqft living space & incl. 5 appl, f/p, & patio area w/ocean & mountain views. Master with full ensuite, & walkin closets for both bdrms. Ideally located near Hospital & all amenities. N/S; N/P. $1000/month. Avail. Jan 1

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DO YOU CARE about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. There is a difference! Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222

GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave. ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious suite. Excellent location in the heart of Comox. Well maintained and well managed mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

CEDAR MANOR 463 12th Street LARGE TWO BEDROOM over 1,100 sq. ft. - unique through floor plan with cross ventilation. Very bright and spacious. Recently renovated. Country kitchen, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. Full sized kitchen appliances. Security entry. Quiet, well maintained adult building just three blocks from downtown. A very special suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. Extra large kitchen and dining area. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained and well managed building. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. Also One Bedroom. Call John @ 250-7032264.

VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1,000 sq. ft. Centrally located near downtown and Safeway complex. Very attractive suite with large, designer kitchen, ensuite and five full sized appliances. Quiet, mature neighbours. Well maintained and well managed building. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Very spacious. Well maintained and managed. Elevator and Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

GREENBRIER 750 Eighth Street TWO BEDROOM corner suite - ensuite bath, five full sized appliances. Large, bright and spacious. Private deck. In suite storage. Freshly renovated. Three blocks from downtown. Security Entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca CLOSE TO DRIFTWOOD MALL 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, 5- appls.,double garage, heat pump, RV pkg, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref, Avail Dec. 1- $1,200 BECKTON ESTATE 3 bdrm, 1 full/2 half bath family home, 5 appls, gas F/P, fenced yard, w/irrigation,landscaping incld. N/S, No pets, Avail. Nov. 1 $1,200/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm & den, 1 bath, F & S, carport, partially fenced, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1$1,000/mth

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COMOX VALLEY RECORD COMOX VALLEY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Publisher: Joanna Ross Editor: Mark Allan Ph: 250-338-5811 / Fax: 250-338-5568 / Classified: 1-855-310-3535 A division of Black Press Ltd. 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com editor@comoxvalleyrecord.com The Comox Valley Record is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Inflation explanation Many people wonder why they have such perpetual empty pockets. There is minimal price inflation, interest rates are low, yet at the end of most weeks, there is little left over for extras. There are several possible explanations, and one of them may surprise some people. While a letter to the editor last week suggests that more people need to be financially literate, that is only a part of the puzzle. A lack of wage growth for most working people, other than government workers, is another part of the puzzle, but again it only explains a portion of the problem. Perhaps the missing link in the puzzle, which isn’t properly explained, is just how inflation is calculated. According to the Bank of Canada, the official inflation rate is based on a basket of consumer goods, including food, shelter, furniture, clothing, transportation and recreation. Canadians were hit brutally by inflation in the 1970s and 1980s. At one time, interest rates were over 20 per cent — and inflation was close to 14 per cent annually. Those days are long past us now. Inflation has been at low rates for years, and interest rates are much the same. As a result, people have borrowed more money than ever — much of it to buy homes. Nowhere is that more true than in the Lower Mainland. Interest costs are thus draining a good portion of peoples’ incomes. But the fact that inflation isn’t being calculated on some of our costs may be an even bigger factor behind our empty pockets. Low official inflation rates mean employers don’t feel the need to give wage increases and governments feel there is plenty of taxing room. Taxes are not considered inflationary. Thus steady jumps in medical service premiums in B.C. are of no consequence. Nor was the HST, which added tax to many items that formerly only had the GST applied. TransLink’s boost to the gas tax isn’t considered inflationary. Nor is the carbon tax. In recent years, the biggest contributors to our empty wallets are governments. But they get away with it, because there’s minimal “inflation.” – Mission City Record

Record Question of the Week This week: So far, it appears Comox Valley residents are happy with their lot in life. Only 16 per cent say they are going to be making a New Year’s resolution. How about you? Any big changes planned for 2013? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Young Ashlee Pilon embraced Yo the true spirit of the Christmas season by using her holiday money to purchase items which she is donating to Family Services at the Salvation Army.

Judging by Comox Valley RCMP reports, far too many Comox Valley drivers fail to understand the importance of adjusting their vehicle’s speed to suit the road conditions when black ice and snow line our roadways.

Thanks for best Christmas ever Dear editor, Life has been hard, we struggle daily to make it to the next. My health is poor; I know that it is from a hard life and poor choice I made when I was young. Nevertheless it’s where I am today. Unable to work, unable to even take care of myself some days. This is where I am. My children are all adults now and after a rocky start (I was a single mom for most of their young life), they are trying to improve themselves; two of them are returning to school the other has started work (he loves it and feels good about himself for once in his life). All three of my children are finally moving forward from a past that left us all wounded. Although we were incredibly poor we have been blessed from the community we live in. Today the Comox Valley Business Association brought to my door a complete ready-to-eat Christmas dinner. I sit here tonight and think, “Do they really know what they did for me? Do they know what an impact it had for my family as a whole?” I was able to prepare in a way I have never been able to do ever in the past. I cleaned my kitchen and set a beautiful table taking care in the small details – ironing the napkins, making a centrepiece from boughs in the yard. After everything was prepared I was able to do something I have never been able to do – I took a bath and dressed in my nice clothes. I was ready. I hadn’t rushed. I wasn’t stressed. I wasn’t exhausted before it was time to eat. The meal itself was phenomenal to say the least. A full turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, carrots, complete with cranberry sauce, and to finish a pumpkin pie. This was the best Christmas I have ever had. I didn’t feel the poverty that I have been

I am so grateful for my community that has held ❝ me up through this time. Bless you to the many hands that made my Christmas so very special. I and my family will be forever grateful for this gift of love and caring that has been extended to us.

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living each and every day. I am so grateful for my community that has held me up through this time. Bless you to the many hands that made my Christmas so very special. I and my family will be forever grateful for this

gift of love and caring that has been extended to us. Merry Christmas, Comox Valley, and thank you from the bottom of my heart. Alice Knott Black Creek

GPS has its role, but scriptures are better Dear editor, We just had an interesting experience with not the latest, but certainly one of the most appreciated, devices of today. It does not matter where you are or where your destination is, GPS will bring you there…except when there is no recognition signal where you are. This we experienced when the latest changes in road configurations were not yet registered. After giving our destination information and waiting for the countdown to 0 seconds, the GPS did shut down. After trying four times, we started to realize that we were left on our own devices. The return to the original place of departure was a challenging experience. Several hours after a safe arrival, I realized the significance of this experience, GPS/ reading scriptures. One is subject to shortcomings, yet scriptures when interpreted correctly and lived by its correct principles will bring you to the destination you desire to be. There will be confirmation signals coming for-

ward from the Holy Ghost that we are doing fine and that we will arrive at our eternal destination, meaning, returning home where our family members are waiting to greet us. GPS will guide you most of the time, but not all of the time. However, living the scriptures do just that. Ary Sala Fanny Bay

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Harper not Chinese puppet Dear editor, One grows weary of the divisive politics espoused by letter writers such as Ms. Susanna Kaljur whose Dec. 26 letter claims Prime Minister Harper has become a Chinese puppet and sold out Canada by approving the recent China National Offshore Oil Company Nexen purchase. Such views are nonsensical and polarizing. Mr Harper would no more sell out Canada than would Mr. Mulcair of the NDP or Mr. Rae of the Liberals. The Nexen takeover is not a sell out of Canada. A few minutes of honest research using your Google engine will confirm this assertion. It was simply the approval of a business takeover which will mean an investment in the Canadian energy sector of $15.1 billion which represents about three per cent of the Alberta energy sector. Such investment is good for the Canadian economy and that fact was quickly acknowledged by the Canadian business community when stocks rose in our energy sector following the announcement. The CNOOC Nexen takeover is not “one sided.” It provides a series of guarantees to the Canadian government on job creation, head office location and governance. I believe the government in

much greater scrutiny, but the door remains open to foreign investment in our energy sector and we should welcome it. Those who condemn foreign investment in the oil sands seem to not understand we are blessed with the third largest oil reserve on the planet and like it or not fossil fuel happens to be central to all global economies for the foreseeable future. The profits coming from the exploitation of the oil sands significantly help to preserve our social programs, health care, educational institutions, pensions and our very way of life which without Alberta oil would be

approving Nexen was loathe to send an alternative message to the world that Canada’s business sector was risky terrain for investment, but it has updated the rules on future foreign takeovers so everyone will understand the government’s position prior to launching future takeover bids. State-owned enterprises in particular seeking to buy large Canadian companies will face greater scrutiny about how they operate and how much control their home governments would have. Under the new rules the Nexen takeover would have faced

much less sustainable. We cannot have it both ways. A sustainable “greener” future is possible, but let’s get the oil to market to pay for it. As for you misguided folks who advocate against getting the oil (“tar” in your vernacular) to market via Northern Gateway, Keystone or Transmountain pipelines, I just wish you would spend as much time condemning cities like Victoria which continue to dump tons of raw affluent into the ocean each day. It’s fascinating how that environmental travesty is never on your radar. Win Hunter Courtenay

We have much to lose in FIPPA nese investments in Canada, and to help Canadian businesses operate in China, but experts say Canada stands much to lose. Our federal and provincial governments will be bound to China for the next 31 years, bringing us to the year 2043. As a fourth year nursing student this agreement concerns me for many reasons. The impact FIPPA may have on our public health, or better yet, our global health, could be detrimental. This agreement could impact our workplace standards and environmental regulations. British Columbia has highly regulated work-

Dear editor, I believe the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPPA) that our government is in favour of is an unconstitutional agreement that will allow our nation to be substantially influenced by China. According to The Council of Canadians Acting for Social Justice (2012), this agreement will allow Canada to be sued for compensation, if the way we democratically decide to run our country does not benefit or suit the needs of China’s foreign investments in Canada. FIPPA is designed to attract more Chi-

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place safety guidelines currently in place, and as a future nurse, this is an environment I hope to continue to be able to work in. As for the environment, some of China’s biggest investments are in the oil sands that will soon be trafficked through our natural environment, inevitably having a tremendous impact on the health of our population, possibly affecting our drinking water, farming, wildlife and more. I hope that our local and provincial governments will help take a stand for our community, and our nation’s health with me. Kelsey Reid Courtenay

COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Wednesday, January 2, 2013 BEEF TO THE thief. Aaah! Christmas, what a wonderful time of the year. I thought it was a time of joy and giving but apparently not to the thief who stole my beautiful wreath from my front door. My daughter made it for me and it’s one of a kind. Cedar boughs, large white flowers and feathered birds almost as large as robins adorn it. Thanks for stealing a 76-year-old woman’s joy, you should be ashamed of yourself. LAST WEEK I made my annual donation to World Vision. Among the “gifts” that I give to selected people in lieu of traditional Christmas presents, this year I also chose to fund starting a business in a country where such an endeavour is impossible for most of its people. I chose this particular gift because it was the best way I could think of to express my admiration for two women in the Comox Valley who are exemplary business women. I first met Cindi Reichelt and Kim Krieger when they started Penny Lane Property Management in the mid 90’s. They managed a rental property for me. Their integrity, work ethic, and good business sense was such a relief to me having experienced the opposite behaviours at that time with another property management company. Over the years, as their small company grew into a much larger one and they expanded

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into real estate sales, they continued to act in an exemplary manner and never lost that personal touch. Now that I no longer require their services, I want to close our work relationship by honouring their business style and spirit, both through my choice of donation and by telling others about them. To Cindi and Kim,

my heartfelt thank you. DO YOU HAVE somebody to praise or something you have to get off your chest? Have your say by submitting to editor@ comoxvalleyrecord.com. You can also get a written submission to 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2Z7 or fax to 250-3385568.

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