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director of operational services, provided a high-level report on Courtenay’s infrastructure, notWith City budget discussions ing overall, the city is in “fairly fast approaching, Courtenay staff good condition.” However, he explained underrecommend a focus on underground infrastructure upgrades ground and surface infrastructure generally has a lifespan of in the coming years. Council is expected to start about 40 years, and much of the budget talks later this month, city needs some attention. “Since its incorporation in 1915, and during this week’s committee of the whole meeting, staff updat- the City of Courtenay has grown ed council on the general status significantly over the years, stretching over the of city infrastrucoriginal borders to ture and strategic So where we’re the present boundimprovements. aries,” he wrote in Tillie Man- focusing now at the his report. “Rather they, director of staff level is saying, than undergoing financial services renewal, and deputy CAO, you know, ‘We’ve done urban infrastructure has noted the city has a lot of work above been built out into completed quite a ground, and so now, new areas as develfew above-ground for the years forward, opment demand infrastructure improvements in we really would want increased and the city expanded.” recent years. to shift to the below He pointed out a During “the last ground.’ map showing much 10 years or so, Tillie Manthey of the city’s westcouncil’s approved side was incorpomany projects related to above-ground infra- rated before 1973, as well as the structure, so you’ve addressed area around the bottom of Ryan the theatre, the museum, built a Road. He added roadways are genernew library, built Courtenay Fire Hall No. 1, refurbished the Native ally in decent shape, and while Sons Hall, you’re working on the roads need some work, the focus Lewis Centre,” she said during should be on underground facilities. her presentation to council. “We have many pipes under the “So where we’re focusing now at the staff level is saying, you ground which are still working, know, ‘We’ve done a lot of work still functioning, and we maintain above ground, and so now, for the those, we repair them but the years forward, we really would time to replace them with capital want to shift to the below ground’ projects is fast coming along, and — and not that we haven’t spent that’s a fairly large area,” he told money on the below-ground infra- council. He also noted increased comstructure, but there’s a lot there pliance requirements around and there’s a lot of work to do.” Kevin Lagan, Courtenay ... see CAPITAL ■ A2
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WALKING FOR MEMORIES Mayor Larry Jangula of Courtenay (left) led the Investors Group Walk for Memories in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. last Sunday afternoon, starting and finishing at the Courtenay Recreation Centre. The 2013 honouree was Duke Warren of Comox, a Spitfire pilot in the Second World War. Both he and his wife Melba developed Alzheimer’s disease in their 80s; Melba passed away in 2010 and Duke in 2011. More than 70,000 individuals and families in B.C. are living with dementia.
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health and safety, environment, legal, insurance and improved engineering standards mean the cost of infrastructure renewal is higher. “So we pay a far greater amount of money now for getting what we did 15, 20 years ago than we do today,” he said. “That puts a burden on how much work we do in any particular year.” According to Lagan’s report, some of the City’s 2013 strategic capital priorities are: *Subdivision and site development of the Comox Valley hospital *Courtenay/Puntledge/Tsolum River flood plain study and adaptation work *DCC bylaw for South Courtenay *Fibre optic duct cable extension from Fifth Street Bridge to Lewis Centre *Glacier Road sanitary sewer design *Headquarters Road from Glacier Road to Vanier Drive school maintenance yard access sanitary sewer design *Beechwood Road to Christie Parkway water main interconnection.
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Friends defend Strathcona Park A case that could break new legal ground and increase protection for provincial parks in British Columbia is set to be heard in BC Supreme Court beginning on Feb. 4. Initiated by the Friends of Strathcona Park, the judicial review will challenge the authority of the provincial government to ignore the public interest in preserving and protecting parkland in British Columbia. “This case is about ensuring the Minister of Environment protects the parks for the good of the public,” says Bridget Horel, a spokesperson for the group. “Allowing a private company the exclusive right to bring horses into a wilderness area diminishes the park for all of us.” The case revolves around the granting of a park use permit to Clayoquot Wilderness Resort (CWR), an exclusive private resort. In 2011, CWR was granted a permit to bring guided horse trips into a secluded and pristine wilderness area in Strathcona Park. Friends of Strathcona, in seeking to overturn the permit, is asking the court to find that that the government holds these lands in trust for the public and must make these decisions within that framework. “British Columbians support the idea that the parks are for the general public,” says Scott Bernstein, lawyer for Friends of Strathcona. “No government has the right to give away rights in a park if it is not in the public interest. Granting rights that only one business and its high-end clients can enjoy at the expense of the environment is certainly not in the public interest.” — Friends of Strathcona Park
Taters to swans Scott Stanfield Record Staff
It may appear that a pile of potatoes has been dumped for no reason at Comox Bay Farm. However, the potatoes are culled and therefore unsuitable to sell. For human consumption, that is. “Basically they provide really, really good swan food,” said Ivy Whitehorne of Ducks Unlimited Canada. “The swans will devour the entire pile in a surprisingly short amount of time.”
The defective spuds also help to prevent swans from eating farmers’ crops. “Swans like them but you probably don’t want to put them in your oven to roast,” Whitehorne said. “We manage Comox Bay Farm to provide food for waterfowl, and the idea is that it’s an area that’s undisturbed. They can come in and feed, and that will draw them off of other farmers’ fields, and reduce damage to the neighbouring area.” Ducks Unlimited requests the public to not disturb swans in the field. reporter@comoxvalleyrecord.com
INTERIOR WORK ON Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North’s second duplex (front) is set to begin soon after the first duplex (back) is completed. The property on Piercy Avenue in Courtenay will also feature a third duplex, which hasn’t been started yet. PHOTO BY RENEE ANDOR
Habitat’s first family moving in soon Renee Andor Record Staff
Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North hopes to have the first family move in to their new Courtenay home very soon. “We’re hoping to put our first family in at the end of February,” said Deb Roth, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North executive director. The three-duplex project at 1580 Piercy Ave. is designed to give six local working families a hand up to own their own home. Families who receive a home must demonstrate need, have children and spend 500 hours giving ‘sweat equity’ to build their home. In return they own a home with no down payment, and a no-interest mortgage through Habitat for Humanity. The project is Habitat’s biggest ever in the Comox Valley.
Roth notes crews are still working on the second duplex but finishing the first one is their real priority at the moment. “For the unit that we’re finishing, we finally got our hydro on and they’re doing the finishing touches before they get the inspector to come in,” she said, adding the second unit, which is part of the first duplex, is nearing completion as well. “And then, after that’s done, then they’ll focus on the second one (duplex), doing the interior so it’s the drywall, everything else has to start going on the inside of the second duplex, the middle duplex.” The third duplex, closest to the road, will be completed last. Roth noted work has been a bit slower at the build site lately with three-day-perweek schedules. But “we’re going to pick up and do full schedules when it comes to, probably the end of March,”
she added. Meanwhile, Roth says fundraising has been quite steady, noting the Women Build teams in particular have been outstanding. “The Winged Women Warriors from the base, they just, you know, they keep showing up at the build site and they keep on bringing more money,” says Roth as she gives an example of the hard work put in by teams. “So they’re just doing a phenomenal job — and that kind of support is what sustains us and encourages us too. “And then we have some other teams that are going to come into play when we start doing that last duplex and finishing the middle one — we have some teams that were set up through the JetFM, under their umbrella.” Local musician Joey Clarkson and Habitat have also been encouraging
Comox Valley students to join in on The House the Kids Built project, where Valley youth plan to raise enough money to complete one of the half-duplex units, which costs about $100,000. The team will pair up with the Comox Valley RCMP, according to Roth. “Hopefully it’ll help develop stronger relationships between the RCMP and the youth in the community,” she added, noting students seem enthusiastic about the project. Habitat is still looking for help with fundraising and volunteers to help physically build the homes. Roth noted local businesses have done team builds for past Habitat projects, and she hopes some more businesses will join the project in the spring. For more information on the project, visit www.habitatnorthisland.com. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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Heart patient wonders why she pays Renee Andor Record Staff
Courtenay resident Samantha Pattison says she is frustrated with the Vancouver Island Health Authority after having heart troubles. Pattison underwent open heart surgery in May, and during her time in the cardiac unit, she says she was told how important exercise is for recovering heart surgery patients. She heard about a program through VIHA offering exercise classes specifically to help heart patients in various communities on Vancouver Island. However, when Pattison started trying to find the program, called Take Heart, in the Comox Valley, she soon discovered it’s not offered here. “We could find nothing where they actually did the stuff that they do,” she says. “They take your blood pressure and they take your heart rate, and they keep track of you.” She soon found out the Take Heart program is offered in Campbell River, but
discovered the cost is $359 for 24 sessions (two per week for three months). Further, Pattison estimated gas to go to Campbell River twice a week for three months would cost her about $300 as well. But, what really irked Pattison was that staff at the recreation centre offering the program in Camp-
spokesperson Val Wilson, the communitybased exercise program is offered at 11 sites on Vancouver Island; the one in Campbell River, one in Parksville, two in Nanaimo, and six in the Greater Victoria area, plus one hospital-based site at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. She points out all
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bell River told her the classes would be free — if her doctor was based in Campbell River. “They said as long as your doctor has his office or her office in Campbell River you can get it free but since my doctor was in Courtenay I had to pay,” recalls Pattison. “And I said ‘Well, doesn’t that sound a little silly, I mean if it’s VIHA and it’s supposed to be for the Island?’ But they said that was just the way it was.” According to VIHA
Take Heart programs have the $359 user fee to cover the cost of delivering the program, but she says most sites, including the Campbell River site, have some subsidy capacity to reduce the cost. She adds participants who are part of an Integrated Health Network — which is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Health Services and health authorities, linking patients, physicians, primary care providers and community part-
Village reviewing its OCP Record Staff The public is encouraged to ‘Plan Cumberland Together’ by attending a review and revision session of the Village’s Official Community Plan Wednesday at the Seniors Centre. The gathering provides an opportunity to share opinions about pressing issues in the community. Village council recently approved a project steering committee to guide the final stages of the OCP. The committee consists of Village CAO Sundance Topham, senior planner
Judith Walker, a technical staff person and a planner from the Comox Valley Regional District. The group will report back to council. There is also an OCP Local Citizen Advisory Group, formed to advise Village staff and Stantec Consulting on the strengths and areas to improve upon the 2004 OCP. The Village expects to have the document revised in October. Wednesday’s session runs from 5 to 8 p.m. downstairs at the Seniors Centre at 2674 Dunsmuir Ave.
ners to create coordinated care — may be able to get some or all of the program costs covered. According to VIHA’s website, IHNs are offered in Campbell River, Parksville, Nanaimo, Sooke and Port Alberni. There are no plans for an IHN here as VIHA’s moving toward a broader integrated primary and community care approach after the success of IHNs, says Wilson. Pattison said she heard — in her conversations with various staff at local recreation centres and St. Joseph’s General Hospital — the Comox Valley already has people qualified to offer the Take Heart program. Wilson confirmed there are qualified instructors here, and she noted the idea for a Comox Valley site has come up before. “New sites are established by working in partnership with the recreation facility and VIHA. It is our understanding that the Comox Valley is interested in establishing a Take Heart program; discussions between SJGH staff, a recreation centre, and physicians took place in December 2012,” says Wilson. When asked if the program is planned for the Valley, she said, “VIHA hasn’t been formally approached at this point to set up a Take Heart program in the Comox Valley.” Meanwhile, Pattison
says she just decided to exercise at the Comox Recreation Centre instead of taking part in the Take Heart program, due to the cost. “At least it’s something and I’m going, but when I first went I was a little bit nervous because I wasn’t too sure, you know, how much to do,” she says.
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Comox Valley RCMP confirm they are investigating a break-in and theft of a Newfoundland dog from the SPCA. On Jan. 28, RCMP found Chum had been stolen from where a judge had ordered she would temporarily stay. The judge gave the dog a 30-day stay prior to determining her permanent home. Const. Nicole Hall confirmed two people were found in possession of the dog and were arrested. Charges are possible, she added. Last month, Judge R. Sutton of provincial court ordered the two dogs in the centre of an application to destroy them to be separated — for now. He ordered the male dog Champ to be returned to owner Jacques Manseau in Black Creek. Sutton proposed the female Chum — which he ruled to be dangerous — be returned to her breeder in Saskatchewan. He added because he did not formally issue a destruction order for Chum, he will place a 30-day stay of determination for options in order for both parties — Jacques Manseau and the CVRD — to
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A report of a mischief was received on Jan 22. The car was parked on the 1800 block of Noel Ave in Comox when the driver’s side door was kicked and dented. (2013-879) A report of a vandalism to property was called into police on Jan 22nd. The City of Courtenay reported that someone had spray painted the traffic control box at the intersection of Lerwick Rd and Valleyview Dr in Courtenay. (2013-886) On Jan 23rd, another unlocked vehicle was entered while parked on the 5800 block of Pickering Rd in the Merville area. Several items were stolen. (2013-911) Police are requesting charges in a recent mischief at the RCMP detachment at 800 Ryan Rd in Courtenay. A person being held in custody scratched up several areas of a cell . (2013-912) On Jan 23rd, a two vehicle collision was attended by police at the intersection of Oak St and Centennial Dr in Courtenay. One of the drivers failed to yield at a yield sign and ran into the vehicle traveling through the intersection with the right of way. (2013-917) Police took a report of youths shining lazer pointers at passing vehicles on Guthrie Rd at Anderton Rd in Comox, on the evening of Jan 23rd. Immediate attendance was made but the group of youths had left the area. (2013-924) On Jan 23rd, RCMP attended a trailer court on the 4600 block of Headquarters Rd in Courtenay for a report of a disturbance. When they arrived they found an intoxicated man carrying a stick and threatening the man inside a trailer. He was arrested and held until sober. (2013-926) On Jan 23rd, RCMP attended a single vehicle collision on Catherwood Rd in Black Creek. Through investigation the driver was found to have been speeding when he hit some frost. He the lost control and went into the ditch. The driver was also found to have been consuming alcohol and was given a 90 Immediate Roadside Prohibition and had his vehicle impounded for 30 days.(2013-929) Police received a report of a vehicle that had struck an object on the roadway on the 1700 block of Anderton Rd in Comox. The investigation revealed that unknown parties placed a piece of concrete on the road causing damage to the car and made it inoperable. (2013-940) A theft from two unlocked vehicles was reported to police on Jan 24th. The thefts of cash and electronic items occurred while they were parked at the owner’s home on Pickering Rd in the Merville. (2013-946) On Jan 24th, RCMP received a report of Canada Post mailboxes being broken into on Headquarters and Glacier Rds. Unknown if anything has been stolen in this incident. (2013949) Police received a report of a mischief to vehicle on Jan 24th. The owner reported his car being parked on the 1700 block of Hobson Ave in Courtenay when an unknown culprit put a 7 foot scratch down the side of his vehicle. (2013-956) On Jan 24th, RCMP responded to a collision with injuries at the intersection of 17th St and Comox Ave in Courtenay. The investigation revealed that a car had rear ended another car as the driver was unable to brake and stop in time. The driver was issued a ticket for following too close. (2013-957) A report of mischief to a business on the 2100 block of Cliffe Ave in Courtenay was taken by RCMP on Jan 24th. The business reported that someone has spray painted graffiti on their back door. (2013-965) The owners of a business on the 100 block of Centennial Dr in Courtenay report that on Jan 24th, they had a customer steal a ring from their display. This investigation is continuing. (2013-968) On Jan 24th, RCMP received a report of a hit and run col-
lision that happened on England Ave and 4th St in Courtenay. Witnesses report that a small gray car swerved into their lane of travel and swerved back to it’s lane, striking a parked car. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene. This investigation is continuing. (2013-967) RCMP were called to a business on the 2700 block of Cliffe Ave in Courtenay for a shoplifter that was in custody. The culprit was caught stealing two packages of ear buds, hearing devises. The culprit was later released with a court date. (2013-969) On Jan 24th, RCMP responded to a disturbance in the alley behind a residence on the 500 block of 6th St in Courtenay. After attending it was determined that an intoxicated male was the cause of the problem, he was arrested and lodged in police cells until sober to prevent further occurrences. (2013-974) Police and fire rescue were called to a vehicle fire on Highway 19 near the Mcleod overpass on Jan 25th. The owner stated that he saw smoke coming from his dash and despite attempts to put the fire out the vehicle suffered extensive damage. (2013-1001) On the afternoon of Jan 25th, RCMP received a call for assistance from a home owner on the 2000 block of Stradacona Dr in Courtenay. The owner stated that her dog was indicating someone at her door and when she opened it two dogs charged into her house and attacked her dog. Attendance was made by police but the two dogs were not located. This complaint was referred to the SPCA for further action. (2013-1002) On Jan 26th, RCMP received a report of an assault at a home in the 1100 block of Edgett Rd in Courtenay. Police later arrested a suspect. This person was released with a court date. (2013-1028) Police took a report from the loss prevention officer at the Walmart store in Courtenay on Jan 26th. A man had entered the store and removed merchandise from a shelf. He then attempted to return the items in exchange for gift cards. (20131040) On the morning of Jan 26th, RCMP received a report of a collision involving a child at a home on Portland Rd in Courtenay. The driver reportedly backed up into a driveway on the evening of Jan 25th, and did not see the child exit the residence and come into the driveway. The child was flown to Vancouver with injuries and was later cleared of any life threatening injuries. (2013-1032) RCMP attended a two vehicle head on collision on the Comox Valley parkway at Minto Rd in Courtenay during the early morning hours of Jan 27th. Three of the four occupants were taken to the hospital. A fifteen year old driver of one of the vehicles is facing possible charges of impaired driving causing injury under the Criminal Code and Driving without a licence under the Motor Vehicle Act. (2013-1060) On Jan 27th, RCMP police attended a two vehicle collision on McPhee Ave near 17th St in Courtenay. One driver was found to be driving without due care and attention, they were issued a violation ticket. (2013-1071) A break, enter and theft occurred at the SPCA on Ryan Rd in Comox on Jan 28th. RCMP responded and found that one dog had been stolen. Information was received which assisted the RCMP in locating the dog. Two people were found in possession of the dog and were arrested. They are now facing charges under the Criminal Code. The dog was unharmed and returned safely to the SPCA. (2013-1089) Comox RCMP and Courtenay Fire Rescue attended a trailer on the 4600 block of Headquarters Rd in Courtenay on Jan 28th. Initial reports was that someone had set the fire on purpose beside the trailer. Investigation revealed that a cigarette that was improperly discarded was the cause the fire. (2013-1090)
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NIDES invites parents in area Navigate (Powered by NIDES) is hosting two information sessions for parents who may be considering registering their kids in either the Fine Arts eCademy (FAE), or the eCademy of New Technology, Engineering and Robotics (ENTER) for the September 2013 school year. These sessions will give parents an overview of these popular programs, providing an opportunity to ask questions about the program and fall registration. Information about the FAE program will be presented Feb. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gymnasium at the Tsolum campus. The ENTER program information session will be held Feb. 7 from 6 to 8 at Aspen Park Elementary School. FAE is a K-9 program, which emphasizes the visual, performing and music arts while supporting a unique approach to curriculum integration and global studies. Students are encouraged to express what they learn in creative ways, for example, painted murals, photography, dramatizations, websites, or blogs. The program effectively engages the creative interests of students and uses the arts as a vehicle to explore all aspects of the BC curriculum. This provides motivation to learn and develops independence, creative thought and critical thinking. The FAE program is offered at the Tsolum campus. The ENTER program is for students in Grades 6 to 8 who thrive in learning environments that offer a tactile learning experience. The program explores engineering, science and robotics and uses technology as a catalyst for learning. Students in the FAE and ENTER programs have classroom instruction three days a week in the Comox Valley, and two days per week learning from home through distributed (distance) learning options. Both are fully accredited by the Ministry of Education, and are based on 21st Century Learning Theory which recognizes that learning processes are unique. For more information about these innovative programs, visit www.navigatenides. com or contact Navigate at 250-337-5300. Navigate (NIDES) is a distance education school in Courtenay located in the former Tsolum School building. — Navigate
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Conversations continue Investors are starting to ask companies tough questions about their social, environmental and human rights practices. Over the years, socially aware investors have encouraged and motivated companies to change their practices for the better; from curbing abuses of unionized workers, refusing to purchase old growth wood products and ending their subsidiaries’ childlabour practices. Increasingly, investors want to know that their investments are providing long-term benefits not just for themselves, but for the communities that supply the possibilities for such wealth. Socially aware investors can and do make a difference. The final installment in a three-part Comox Valley Global Awareness Network series called The Conversations will happen Feb. 6 at North Island College in Room 121 at Puntledge Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. Tara Scurr, campaigner for Amnesty International Canada’s
Business and Human Rights program, will present some of her experiences and open The Conversation. Since 1993, Tara has travelled to Guatemala, the site of tremendous Canadian investment in oil and mining development. In 2011 and 2012, Tara was part of an Amnesty International research team that went to Guatemala to investigate reports of human rights abuses associated with Canadian mining operations. Tara resides in the Comox Valley. This Conversation
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Turn Down the Heat Week coming FortisBC and the Business Improvement Areas of B.C. (BIABC) are teaming up for the first time to promote energy conservation during Turn Down the Heat Week from Feb. 2 to 9. Participating businesses in 19 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) will turn down the heat at work and at home and wear sweaters to help promote energy conservation. ‘Beyond’ the Kitch-
en Door, Rattan Plus Home & Patio, Union Street Grill & Grotto, Sock Soiree, Square 1 Travel, the Potter’s Place, Zocalo Café and Ski Tak Hut are participating in Courtenay. Local BIAs will also collect donations of sweaters and other warm clothing with a combined goal of 2,500 sweaters from participating BIA communities. For its part, FortisBC will challenge its employees to col-
Valley students donating blood A Comox Valley inter-school blood drive challenge will help to ensure an adequate supply for those in need, says Canadian Blood Services. On Feb. 5 starting at 4:30 p.m. students will donate blood at the mobile clinic at the Florence Filberg Centre (411 Anderton Ave.) in Courtenay. It’s part of a blood drive challenge between G.P. Vanier Secondary School, Mark R. Isfeld Secondary and Highland Secondary School. Canadian Blood Services needs communities to rally together this winter because it takes many donors to help save a hospital patient. The CBS anticipates that many Canadians will respond to a call for donors in February — and many will be new donors. The demand for blood and blood products will continue to grow and to meet Canada’s future blood needs we must encourage more Canadians to become regular blood donors now, states the CBS. Canadian Blood Services is a national, notfor-profit organization that manages the blood supply in all provinces
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ANNEMARIE AND MONIQUE are speech arts competitors. youngsters show amazing focus and commitment. I learn so much from them and am constantly surprised at their abilities.” Admission for the two-hour concert is by donation at the door, with proceeds going to the speech arts division of NIFPA. The concert
to deal with prescriptions which are way out of date when they go through their parents’ drawers and cupboards. They want to help but are unsure of quite how to deal with conflicting prescriptions. In addition to this talk and discussion, some seniors may wish to debrief issues from the Seniors’ Town Hall held Jan. 30. All are welcome at this free meeting. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Gwyn at 250-338-6265. — Support Our Seniors
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Send your best wildlife photo to MARS The Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) will host its eighth annual Bald Eagle Festival (EagleFest) on Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maritime Heritage Centre in Campbell River. In addition to educational speakers and opportunities to meet wildlife up close and personal, Photo Tech Photo Source will sponsor the ever-popular EagleFest photo contest. Enter your best photos of birds and other Vancouver Island wildlife for a chance to win some exciting prizes, show off your photography skills and support MARS with the work of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife.
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Fledgling birders of all ages participated recently in Vancouver Island’s first CBC4Kids Christmas Bird Count. Twenty-three kids aged five to 14 with their parents counted birds with members of Comox Valley Nature’s Birding Group. In two hours, 49 species, from crows to hummingbirds, were found. It will be a day to remember for all participants. As with every birding outing, there were several great finds. At Lazo Marsh, a barred owl was spotted in broad daylight, giving several young birders captivating looks. Over at Simpson Farm, one of the Comox Valley’s finest birding hotspots, several young birders were entertained by a close-up aerobatics display from two eagles that were fighting over a duck. Another highlight was a pure western gull at the Courtenay River Estuary, which is quite a sighting. An Anna’s hummingbird was found — a species that now stays for our winter! The children’s bird count is an excellent opportunity for young people to get into birding. Comox Valley Nature’s Birding Group and the Comox Valley Young Naturalist Club jointly organized this event. For more information on Young Naturalists, e-mail Lisa at ynccomox@gmail.com. — Comox Valley Young Naturalist Club
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whether this change in the way people interact has negative or positive effects on social relationships. On one side of the argument, social media has opened the doors for people to be able to interact in ways that used to be impossible. This has expanded the globe, as children are exposed to cultures and places they may have never heard of otherwise. YouTube videos, Facebook groups, multi-player online games, are just a few examples of media that bring together people from all around the world to a common interest. Communication has also changed drastically. People are able to converse daily with family and friends who live far away, and whom they might have little relationship with, apart from the use of media. Many teenagers also find a sense of support and community from the online world through blogs, forums, online groups and other social media.
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JORDYN MATTSON TOOK her favourite hometown newspaper with her on a catamaran cruise while in Los Cabos, Mexico with her mom, dad, aunt and uncle.
GOING OUT ON a limb over Blackcomb Creek, Liz Tribe and Liz Tribe took the Record 24 kilometres on Comfortably Numb in Whistler, climbing over 1,900 feet.
WRAPPING UP AN awesome two-week vacation in Cuba, Mitch McCormick, Kevin Benton, Nicole McCormick, Denise McCormick, friends Bonnie and Dave, and Shaun McCormick took the Record for one last visit to Varadero Beach.
MICHELLE KIRK AND her brother Darren Lesage took us along on a road trip to the Hoover Dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River.
WHEN IT COMES TO SPREADING THE NEWS, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com. or drop it off at our office.
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TERRY DEAN (RIGHT) of the Comox Firefighters Association donates $1,000 to Jeff Hampton of the Comox Valley Food Bank. The monies were raised through the firefighters Good Neighbours fund.
MOUNTAINAIRE AVIAN RESCUE Society director Maj Birch (left) accepts a $500 cheque from Melissa Varkonja of the Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial to help the society with its important work of rehabilitating wildlife.
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ROTARIANS FROM THE four local clubs hand the money and goods from the Basics for Babies fundraiser over to the Comox Valley Food Bank. Over $3,000 in cash and baby supplies were donated.
DUKE REID (RIGHT) of 888 Wing of the Air Force Association of Canada presents a $500 cheque to Salvation Army community ministries director Brent Hobden. 888 Wing also delivered a food hamper each week in December.
BOB SABELL FROM the Comox Valley Food Bank receives a $510 cheque from Diana Briggs of Pythian Sisters Plateau #7 and also a cheque from Reg Webber of Courtenay Comox Lodge #64. Food was also donated by the Sisters.
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Daisy the dog located after 22 days on mountain A LOOK BACK
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Fraser Carter found her in a parkade and locked the door until she was reunited with her owners, who continued to receive calls well after Daisy came home. Ten years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Voters were preparing to go to the polls
ing to airport manager Chuck Fast. If the referendum — which was to be held Feb. 15 — passed, the commission planned to ask the federal government to chip in $1.9 million and obtain $2 million from commercial loans. Fifteen years
ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Nearly 100 headstones and grave markers at the Courtenay Municipal Cemetery were toppled by vandals. According to Courtenay public works manager Fraser Carter, six markers were broken and some shrubbery was also damaged. “We’ve had people out all weekend with a backhoe temporarily re-erecting as many (monuments) as we can. We’ve probably put $500 worth of labour into it already,” said Carter, adding he was unsure of repair costs for the broken markers at that time. RCMP suspected more than one person was involved. Twenty years
Changing lanes, merging traffic Would you write something in one of your articles about people turning at intersections and immediately going into the right lane and cutting off other motorist merging into traffic? This is one of my biggest pet peeves in the traffic world. I have seen and experienced where a person who is merging is getting the horn and finger-wave even though they were in the right. Actually, after considering the situation that you are describing, I would contend that both of the drivers that you describe could behave more responsibly. The answer does depend on whether the merging motorist has an acceleration lane to use or is facing a yield sign when they turn right at the intersection. Let’s examine both situations. If there is an acceleration lane, both the driver that had turned left and the merging driver have an equal duty to change lanes safely and must not affect the travel of
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traffic. This means the traffic in the fast lane as much as it means the traffic in the slow lane. While our fast lane driver still must not change lanes unless it is safe, he has more right to change lanes than our driver facing the yield sign has to proceed in a case like
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ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Hoping to reverse a 10-year decline in horse racing, the B.C. Racing Commission appealed to cabinet to legalize tele-theatre betting in communities across the province. Racing Commission vice-chairman Ed King said studies indicated the Valley is one of about 10 B.C. communities in which the concept might be successful. Customers could place bets and watch horse races on televisions in small theatres set up in hotels or service clubhouses. Twenty-five years ago this week in the Comox Valley Record: Seven people were arrested with more risking arrest as they protested mining in Strathcona Provincial Park. Cream Silver Mines had been granted a resource-use permit to drill up to five holes in a reclassified ‘recreation’ area of the park. Environmental group Friends of Strathcona Park pre-
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Here’s a preview of hot gardening trends for 2013 Winter time is all about catching up on my reading but as January begins to slide into February I start getting antsy to be out working in the garden. There are a few chores I can attend to but largely, it is still hands-off to be working right in the garden beds. Soil compaction is murderous to plants. Frustrating for me as I really, really need to be working in my garden right now. This winter has not been too kind to us thus far. Patience. Not something I have a lot of. I valiantly try to content myself with what I can be doing in the garden right now. And with garden walkabouts, checking for new growth arising from the ground and what shrubs are beginning to form buds. Believe me, there is not much new life showing out here in Black Creek just yet. Friends living in other parts of the Valley have snowdrops already in full flower. One even rubbed it in a bit by sending me a photo of one of her four Galanthus spp. in full regalia. (She has a new garden so her patch of snowdrops is just getting revved up.) Hang on to your hat! My lament has been answered! I just discovered two snowdrops have finally broken ground. Yeah! Admittedly, I have to thank a very industrious rufous-sided towhee for this discov-
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LESLIE COX ery. It has been scratching around in that bed for seeds and bugs and well...it is just the bulbs and their roots disgracefully exposed, I will confess. But one of them has some green stem showing. It must have been just about ready to burst through the soil surface, even without the towhee’s help. Back indoors with a cup of tea to soothe the disappointment at the day’s less-than-stellar
display in our garden, I turn to looking at...or rather drooling over... pristine gardens laid out on glossy paper. Poor comfort, rather. And then I happened on an article on garden trends. Hmmm, what are they saying is hot for 2013? Here’s a list: 1. Nature Inspired gardens may see more of a trend towards expressing such naturalistic scenes as meadows, wetlands and forests. 2. Massing is out,
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Healey to speak at HBSBA meeting PST transition rules The Comox Valley Home-Based & Small Business Association invites entrepreneurs to its monthly networking meeting Thursday at the Best Western. There is no charge. Networking is at 6 p.m. Feature presenter is Katie Healey, area governor for Toastmasters. The presentation
will include a demonstration to show how Toastmasters helps build communication and leadership skills through weekly meetings in a supportive and friendly environment. There will be spotlight presentations from Larrie and Marg Szafron (Prestige Video Transfer) and
Russ Ball (Audio Xcellence DJ Services). The Szafrons opened their company in 2005 after seeing a void in the market for services that would convert visual keepsakes—photos, old films, VHS tapes and audio recordings—to make them compatible with current technology. Ball became a professional DJ in 1995
while serving as a technician in the military. He opened Audio Xcellence when he returned to the Comox Valley in 2000. The company provides state-of-theart sound and a huge array of song selections for events. Big-screen DVD shows are often a highlight at trade shows, fundraisers and private parties.
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Success comes from inspiration Several columns ago I wrote about the need to be able to focus on something … a quote, a phrase, a comment … that provides inspiration when plans or energy go off the rails. Many quotes that others have found inspirational have come in since then. As we are only one month into the new year this seemed an appropriate time to share some of these with you. They come from a wide variety of sources and not all of them were coined by the gurus of business or come out of business administration textbooks. However, they are all appropriate to business concerns and have been able to help keep others focused on their goals and objectives. Perhaps you will find something that you can use. Numerous quotes were attributed to Henry Ford. Here’s a few of the more popular. “Don’t find fault, find a remedy, anybody can complain.” “Vision without execution is just hallucination.” And one more from Henry, “Quality means doing it right when nobody is looking.” Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, got his inspiration from an old Henry Ford quote when he stated, “There are two kinds of companies, those that work to try and charge more and those that work to charge less. We will be the second.” Many turned to people who are known for their literary or artistic talents. Here’s one from author and poet Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, what you did, but will never forget how you made them feel.” Philosopher, novelist and playwright Ayn Rand contributed, “The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.”
Mark Twain came up with, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” And from the world of art, Pablo Picasso zeroed in on an appropriate quote for this column: “Inspiration exists but it must find you working.” Here’s a couple from a scientist, Albert Einstein. “Great Spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” Of course there are others who turned to successful people in the business world. Anita Roddick, founder of Body Shop stores said, “To succeed you have
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difference between a successful person and others is not lack of strength or knowledge but rather a lack of will.” Inspiration is not always found in great philosophical tomes or think tank consortiums, people have found inspirational quotes from reading books to their children. “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” That one comes from none other than Winnie the Pooh. As a business person it is important to keep looking to the future. You need to be
forward thinking and to be seen as a leader in your field. Perhaps some day someone will be quoting you. What you want to avoid, though, is making statements or holding onto a business philosophy like Charles H. Duell who is now best known for his statement, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” Charles, believe it or not, was a Commissioner of the US Patents Office in 1899. Joe Smith is a communications consultant and an accomplished fine artist. He can be reached via e-mail at joesmith@shaw.ca.
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Dissatisfaction revealed by persistent Idle movement It is difficult to condone a person starving herself to death to make a point, such as Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence has been doing since she stopped eating solid food Dec. 11 in protest of the recently passed, 443-page omnibus federal budget bill. However, we admire the strength the Idle No More movement has gained since the first peaceful protests in support of Spence and her desire to improve relations between the federal government and aboriginal peoples in Canada. This movement reveals a growing dissatisfaction among First Nations — and their non-First Nations supporters — for the way the federal government is ignoring their right to consultation and eroding a nation-to-nation relationship. All Spence is asking for is a conversation with the prime minister. At the very least, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development John Duncan could speak with her. He has said he is open to discussion but not a photo op—an ironic statement from a politician, for sure. At the same time, protesters should realize that while a conversation may eventually come, change would take time. Are they prepared? Do they have a plan for moving forward if Harper meets with Spence? What happens if he doesn’t, and she dies? The ‘occupy’ movement of 2011 started strong, gained strength then petered out when it lost focus, and climbers-on took over with their agendas. We would hate to see the Idle No More movement morph into another ‘occupy’. A woman willing to starve herself to make her point is worth more than that. At the end of the day, it should not have taken someone going on a hunger strike to bring national attention to such discord. Let’s hope it does not take a woman’s death for the government to get the point. Alberni Valley News
Record Question of the Week This week: Ninety-one per cent of respondents said it is a good idea to pay someone to audit B.C. local governments. Next week: Do you like a recommendation to move the entire city of Courtenay into another federal riding? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. The Mount Washington Ski Club and Disabled Skiers of BC are hosting a race. Skiers will come from Prince George, Vernon, Vancouver and Whistler.
A committee clearly heard we do not want Courtenay to be split into two federal ridings — so the committee recommends the whole city join a different riding.
We need to rethink our water Dear editor, At a January public meeting sponsored by the Comox Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians, environmental scientist Bharat Chandramouli reminded us of an alternative vision we can have for our water resources, that of water as a public trust. Chandramouli reminded us that we do not have unlimited fresh water for all time. In many parts of the world, climate change is bringing drought, industrial development and fracking are polluting vast quantities of water in the name of progress, people are sickening and dying from drinking contaminated water. In Canada, our water resources have been put on the table in ongoing CETA negotiations. Here in the Comox Valley, many are worried about the effect the proposed Raven and Bear coal mines could have on local aquifers and drinking water sources for the Valley. B.C.’s first Water Act in 1909 was prompted by frequent dis-
putes and litigation over water rights. One of its significant provisions was that of “first in time, first in right.” That is, that the first to apply for a particular water licence would have first rights to the resource. Chandramouli pointed out that the Act makes little provision for community involvement in deciding how water resources will be used. It fails to mandate conservation, minimum flows and long-term planning. There is no obligation for licence holders to report how much they are using. There are no enforcement regulations. The human right to water, now recognized worldwide, was not addressed. In 2010, B.C. launched a consultation process to review the Act. Reaction was mixed to the Water Act Modernization discussion paper that was released. Over 900 written submissions were received, but no further action has been taken. It seems unlikely that the present government will try to finish this
process prior to the May 2013 election. In Canada, water resources are “owned” by the Crown, to be given away or sold at the government’s discretion. Surely the time is right for a shift in our thinking. It is time to think of stewarding our water resources for the good of present and future generations and of our ecosystems. Private rights must be trumped by public good. We need a new system open to all participation by all stakeholders. Rules must be established with clear systems for monitoring and enforcement, backed by an accessible dispute-resolution system. It is time for water to become a public trust, one that is stewarded for ecosystems, the people who use them, and economic activities for generations to come. Kathie Woodley Editor’s note: Kathie Woodley is a member of the Comox Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians.
Proud Scots will honour Robbie Dear editor, Re: No Burns festivities? Shame (Record, Jan. 25). Yes Finn, there will be a Robbie Burns supper. Since I moved to the Valley from Nanaimo three years ago, I too was surprised by the apparent lack of events celebrating the famous Scottish poet and song writer, Robbie Burns. In Nanaimo there are several celebrations each January. It was not unusual for me to participate in three or four Burns events every year. The Comox Valley Pipe Band Society (CVPBS) has been discussing the lack of festivities here in the Valley, and we’ve decided to host a Burns’ sup-
per fundraiser on Jan. 25, 2014. This will include a typical Burns menu of roast beef with gravy, taties and neeps, haggis (of course) and dessert; a cash bar and door prizes. The Comox Valley Pipe Band will play a couple of short sets of traditional tunes and there will most likely be a display of Highland dancing. We want our guests to have a good time dancing to a live band or a DJ after supper. The CVPBS is the umbrella organization that supports the Comox Valley Pipe Band. We are a self-funded group dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Scottish culture in the Comox Valley.
The band regularly participates in a wide variety of community events and Highland gatherings, as well as providing individual piping and drumming services for special occasions. We are particularly proud of our young and old students who have been introduced to the arts of piping and pipe band drumming though our complimentary training program. Stay tune for news and stop and say “Hello” when you see us on the street. Paul Rankin Comox Valley Editor’s note: Paul Rankin is the president of the Comox Valley Pipe Band Society.
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We need to draw line somewhere Dear editor, Well, like they say in that old joke — you’ve got to draw the line somewhere. The Electoral Boundaries Commission has released its report recommending the Comox Valley be split in half. I think we just got — how shall I say this politely — shafted. The report recommends the line between adjoining electoral districts be drawn between Courtenay and Comox. Courtenay and Cumberland will be joining up with Parksville, Qualicum and Port Alberni, which have a community of interest with each other, but not with us. Comox, Black Creek and Merville will be sticking with the North Island communities, which have a community of interest with each other, but not with us. What is the likelihood that the MP for Vancouver Island North will come from Comox or the MP for Courtenay – Alberni from Courtenay? Even if they do, who are they going to listen to? Dare I say it? I do. This is another reason for the Comox Valley to unite as one municipality. If these boundaries are approved by Parliament and we do not unite as one, we will not be the meat in the sandwich. We will be the garnish off to the side. On the periphery. Brushed off. Left out. Ignored. However, if we unite, we can be the squeaky wheel. We can gang up on them. We can play one against the other. Or something. The earliest a federal election can be called with new
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Pooling Financial Assets Makes it Possible In January the Comox Valley Community Foundation awarded nearly $49,000 to various local organizations that are providing much needed services for the community. These awards represent only a portion of the nearly $100,000 The Foundation will disburse this year. It is only through the generosity of individuals, families, businesses and organizations that makes this level of financial support to the community possible. When donations are made to The Foundation they are pooled with other gifts and are invested over time so that they provide an ongoing source of income for addressing community needs. Each year The Foundation Board reviews many applications it receives in order to determine how the profits earned will be disbursed.
THE ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES Commission recommends that all of Courtenay (dark area) as well as Cumberland, Denman and Hornby islands be moved into a federal riding with Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Port Alberni. boundaries is April 2014. Any time after that, it’s the new boundaries, with the federal
So let’s start seriously thinking about forming a single municipal government for the Comox Valley.
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Dog owners very disrespectful Dear editor, As a guardian of two dogs living in the Comox Valley, I would like to respond to Adam Irwin’s letter (Record, Jan. 16) about dog feces. Mr. Irwin is exactly correct. I don’t know that dogs have become the new smoking, but I must say that as a dog guardian and resident, I am disgusted by the amount of feces that we run into (literally) in and around Comox. We have such a beautiful area in which to live in, but as dog guardians, many of us are disrespecting this environment. We have walked the Courtenay Airpark and have been shocked to see the amount of feces left behind. Since this is an on-leash area, that means that the responsible person is
no more than four to six feet away from the dog doing its business. How can you not notice? The answer is, of course, that they know they have consciously chosen not to pick up. We also walk in Lazo Marsh area and find ourselves being very careful not to step into something left behind by someone else’s dog while we pick up after our own dogs. We wear gumboots there, too. At Lazo Marsh, one woman (with a dog) said to my husband, who was off the path searching for one of our dogs droppings, “Oh, that’s beyond the call. I just leave it. That’s why everything here is so lush and green.” I walked with a gentlemen who proudly said of his dog, “See, he is such a gentlemen;
he poops off the pathway.” C’mon folks — as guardians of dogs we are not only responsible to keep our dogs happy and healthy, but we also have a responsibility to keep our environment and fellow residents happy and healthy too. There are stocked poop bag dispensers and garbage cans that are emptied regularly almost everywhere. There is no reason for this irresponsible situation. If we, as dog guardians, continue this behaviour, we are going to lose the ability to enjoy our dogs in such a beautiful place and we will have no one but our fellow dog guardians to blame. Grab a brain, grab a bag and grab the pile left by your dog! Sylvia Stone, Comox
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Wings, Tai combine music and charity at the Mex Paula Wild Record Arts
It all started with a conversation between Bruce Wing, a musician sidelining as a security guard and Roy Tai, owner/operator of the Mex Pub. Wing was looking for a venue where local musicians could perform and raise money for the Comox Valley Food Bank. Tai thought it was a great idea. Now in their fifth year, 1st Tuesday Fundraiser concerts have collected countless banana boxes of food and raised thousands of dollars for the food bank. In 2010, organizers Bruce and Judy Wing decided to let the guest performers select the charity of their choice so other nonprofit societies such as Comox Valley Hospice, the SPCA and the Comox Valley Transition Society have benefited from the monthly gigs. The event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month with the Mex Pub contributing the space, featured musicians donating their performance and the Wings providing the opening set and sound equipment. As sponsor of the event, Tai pays the Wings to arrange everything and promote the concerts and provides an honorarium for the performers. There are no tickets or cover charge. Instead, entry is by contribution to the charity of the night or a non-perishable item for the food bank. “It’s a multiple-win situation all around,” says musician Judy Wing. “It gives the performers some publicity, increases awareness about local charities and brings new people to the Mex. And Bruce and I get to work with and meet a lot of good-hearted people in the community.” The next concert, on Feb. 5, features Tammy Fassaert and the Bluegrass Wave. Billboard Magazine called Fassaert, “one of the leading figures in Canada’s vibrant West Coast folk music scene.” A singer/songwriter, she’s performed for First Tuesday Fundraisers before, accompanied only by her standup bass. This time she’s bringing a band.
BEN ROGALSKY, FAR left, plays with Archie Pateman in the Breakmen, but he was just sitting in with the Bluegrass Wave when this photo was taken. The rest of the Wave (left to right) Pateman, Tammy Fassaert, Jack Roland and Anne Louise Genest play Tuesday at the Mex Pub in a YANA fundraiser. Although “playing out” wasn’t part of the plan, the band has casually been referred to as the Bluegrass Brunch Bunch since they began playing at the Waverley on Sunday mornings. “We needed a name for the fundraiser so decided to go with Bluegrass Wave,” says Fassaert. “The beauty of this band — my favourite ever — is that it’s a jam band. “Not looking for gigs removes a lot of the stress. It’s just so much fun — everyone’s a professional musician so we just throw out songs and take it from there.” In addition to Fassaert, band members include singer/songwriter Archie Pateman on banjo and guitar, Jack Roland on fiddle and Anne Louise Genest on clawhammer banjo and guitar. “And we all sing lead and harmony so it’s really fun,” adds Fassaert. “People might be familiar with Jack and Archie as the Cum-
berland Brothers and Anne Louise’s new CD, Grandma’s Rules for Drinking, was nominated twice for the 2012 Canadian Folk Music Awards.” The Bluegrass Wave is donating proceeds of the concert to YANA in appreciation for all the assistance the Pateman family received when their son was ill. The non-profit society provides financial assistance to Comox Valley families who must take their children outside the Valley for medical care. So far, 1st Tuesday has wowed audiences with solo and group acts including folk, R&B bands and comedy duos. But the foundation for all the good music and charitable fundraising is Roy Tai. Tai’s family immigrated to Nanaimo from Guyana in South America in the 1970s. Eventually they established Chinese restaurants and other service industry
ventures in Vancouver, Toronto and New York. Six years ago, when the Mex Pub was for sale, Tai considered it an excellent opportunity to own a business on Vancouver Island. And when Bruce Wing mentioned a regular fundraising gig he thought, “What a great way to give back to the community.” “We considered various venues but what we really needed was someone to commit to a regular event and the long-term vision,” explains Judy. “Roy has been very encouraging and upbeat. It’s his support and commitment that has given the 1st Tuesday Fundraiser the longevity it’s had.” “He’s very community-minded,” she adds. “He’s well-known in the music community for really stepping up to the plate. If a musician dies, he always holds a memorial concert to help with funeral expenses. He’s all heart.” In addition to the 1st Tuesday
Fundraiser, The Mex hosts an annual event for the CIBC Run for the Cure, supports Santa’s Workshop at Christmas and hosts fundraisers for numerous local charities. Tai also supports fundraising events for individuals in need. “Anyone that wants to hold a legitimate fundraiser is welcome to contact me through the Mex website (www.mexpub.ca),” says Tai. “I’m always happy to help.” Music Feb. 5 begins at 7:30 p.m. with the Wings and Blaine Dunaway, followed by the Bluegrass Wave at 8. The Mex Pub is at 1003 Ryan Rd. in Courtenay. For more information about 1st Tuesday Fundraisers visit www.judyandbruce.com/foodbank.html or www.facebook. com/1stTuesdayFundraisers. Paula Wild is a published author and regular contributor to the Comox Valley Record’s arts and entertainment section.
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‘Music to stir the soul’ aiding L’Arche Comox Valley There are few more pleasant ways to spend a Sunday afternoon in mid-February than to get in the Valentine mood with a concert called An Affair of the Heart. Sponsored by L’Arche Comox Valley, it will bring together harpist, balladeer and humourist Roger Helfrick of the Winter Harp ensemble and a unique music group from Campbell River called Inclusion. Along with music to stir the soul, those attending will tuck in to scrumptious desserts donated by Locals Restaurant and other talented chefs. The event takes place Feb. 10 from 2:30 to 4:30 in the Kómoks Band Hall behind the I-Hos Gallery on Comox Road on the outskirts of Comox. All proceeds raised go to L’Arche Comox Valley’s capital campaign to build apartments for people with developmental disabilities and a new creative arts centre. Inclusion is a band whose music consistently wins hearts and whose unique feature is its diversity. Four members are individuals with developmental disabilities but variety moves beyond this to include age, ethnicity and race. Their aim is to entertain and show that people are more alike than different. Helfrick is well known in the Valley for his performances with
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Mockingbirds tight with‘sixth-sense responsiveness’ While Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra’s original youthful, playful energy remains palpable on Follow my Lead, Lead Me to Follow, the band channels all that heat and light into firm, elegant boundaries. The musicians spent months together, playing, arranging, discussing, before hitting the studio to record the album with David Travers-Smith (Deerhoof, Kiran Ahluwalia, Wailin’ Jennys). The long spell together lent a new tightness to the band’s performance, a focus and sixth-sense responsiveness that resonates on the album (Lives be Brave) and on stage. As a result, the group sounds truly orchestral, with rich arrangements that take full advantage of their instruments’ unique colours. The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra has also turned truly roots, finding inspiration and hope in tracing the impact of past lives, past minds. The rousing Canoe Song, inspired by Griffiths and Wolda’s strange lake journey, brought this past home to Griffiths and generated the name of the album, a possible credo for the band. “It’s a big cyclical thing; to lead you need to follow and to follow to lead. When you reach that point, you’re just confronted with yourself all the time, and you begin to see those around you in a different light.” This is more than connection and art simply for its own sake. The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra’s creation of living has gotten the band passionately involved in a variety of causes, from protesting unwise logging practices in old-growth groves to bringing organic food sellers to their shows. They are also heavily engaged in working with at-risk children, in part through the Legacy Children’s Foundation’s highly successful Gift of Music programs in Loewen’s hometown of Calgary. Charged with leading a songwriting workshop for the program, the band, faced with a roomful of kids ranging in age from 10 to 18, was nervous. But within the first two hours, the young musicians broke out of their shells, egging each other on, craft-
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‘Hook-heavy sound’ The Sid Williams Theatre Society presents Juno Award winners Said The Whale on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. “We’re really excited to have Said The Whale as part of our season,” said Tara Murphy, the Sid Williams Theatre Society’s promotions co-ordinator. “We were lucky enough to find an opening in their busy schedule to get them over to the Island. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing two live shows and they do not disappoint!” Winners of the 2011 Juno for Best New Group, Said the Whale is called “one of Canada’s most beloved indie-rock acts” by Music.com. In the five years since the band formed, their hook-heavy, pop-rock sound has propelled them to successes that include a nationally televised documentary, a Juno, and a seemingly endless series of
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Sid goes classical Mattina Musica returns to the Comox Valley on Feb. 4 with violinist Martin Chalifour, concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Co-presented by the Sid Williams Theatre Society and pianist Sarah Hagen, Mattina Musica is series of classical music concerts on select Monday mornings. Each event begins with a pre-concert reception in the
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ART ALCHEMY STUDIO GALLERY presents exhibit by Cliff Powsey until Feb. 9. Powsey present Saturdays from noon to 4. FMI: www. artalcehmy.ca. AVALANCHE BAR & GRILL comedy night on the third Thursday of the month, starting at 9 p.m. House Ten85 DJs live music starting every Saturday at 9 p.m. FMI: 250-331-0334. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: 250-338-6211 or www.comoxvalleyartgallery. com. CORRE ALICE GALLERY at 2781 Dunsmuir Ave. in Cumberland. GRIFFIN PUB north of CFB Comox hosts Jazztet every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. JOE’S GARAGE features Comox Valley Uke Jam every second Tuesday. Ukulele instruction at 7 p.m., jam at 8 p.m. KING GEORGE HOTEL hosts Pleasure Craft Theatre’s live improv soap opera, Clash of Thrones, at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 to March 11. All ages. Admission by donation. FMI: 250898-7215. MEX PUB has a Rock ‘n Country Jam ‘n Dance hosted by Outlaw Fever on Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month), starting at 9 p.m. MUIR GALLERY open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 440 Anderton Ave. in Courtenay. PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. at 1729 Comox Ave. Bonnie Stebbings Show & Sale from Jan. 29 to Feb. 10. FMI: www.pearlellisgallery.com or Facebook. WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends runs every Thursday, no cover. Visit www.waverleyhotel.ca. WHISTLE STOP PUB house band Big Fun on stage each weekend.
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Sunday, Feb. 10 STRATHCONA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents An Affair to Remember, Native Sons Hall. ROGER HELFRICK in fundraiser for L’Arche Comox Valley from 2:30 to 4:30 at K’ómoks Band Hall on Dyke Road. Tickets from Blue Heron and Laughing Oyster. Friday, Feb. 15 STEVE ELLIOTT presents Elvis Presley Valentine’s show at Courtenay Legion, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Legion (250-3344911) or call Judy at 250871-1111. JILLI MARTINI BAND in Rocking for Ruby fundraising concert at Bridge Lounge, 8 p.m. Reserve seat by calling 250-331-0933 or e-mailing cvzocalo@gmail.com.
Saturday, Feb. 16 STEVE ELLIOTT presents Elvis Presley gospel show at Comox Pentecostal Church. Tickets at Bop City Records at 250-338-6621 or by calling Judy at 250-871-1111. ANNIE BECKER and JILLI MARTINI TRIO at Zocalo Café, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 22 CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL at Riding Fool Hostel. FMI: www.cumberlandforest.com.
Thursday, Feb. 28 CHIMNEY SWALLOWS (Corwin Fox & Raghu Lokanathan) throw CD release party at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com/ concerts.
Sunday, March 10 THE GREAT PLAINS (Saskia and Darrel) at Old Church Theatre, 3 p.m. Tickets at Blue Heron Books and Alano Club in Courtenay.
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WORLD COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL at various venues. For tickets, call Sid Williams Theatre box office (250338-2430 or toll free 1-866898-8499) or order online at www.sidwilliamstheatre. com. FMI: www.worldcommunity.ca. BOOM BOOMS at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City, Waverley or at www.cumberlandvillageworks.com. INDIGO JAZZ at Zocalo Café, 7:30 p.m.
ARCHIE FISHER at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com/concerts.
Saturday, Feb. 2 WORLD COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL at various venues. For tickets, call Sid Williams Theatre box office (250338-2430 or toll free 1-866898-8499) or order online at www.sidwilliamstheatre. com. FMI: www.worldcommunity.ca. CELTIC CARGO CULT at Zocalo Café. ANELA KAHIAMOE and friends at King George Hotel in Cumberland, 8 p.m. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY holds first free Discover Art Saturday of 2013, 2 to 4 p.m. FMI: 250-338-6211.
Monday, Feb. 4 SARAH HAGEN and MARTIN CHALIFOUR in Mattina Musica concert at Sid Williams Theatre, 10 a.m. FMI: www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250-338-2430. BLUEGRASS WAVE in 1st Tuesday Fundraiser at Mex Pub. Bruce and Judy Wing and Blaine Dunaway open at 7:30 p.m. FMI: www. judyandbruce.com/foodbank.html and www.mexpub.ca.
Friday, Feb. 8 SAID THE WHALE at Sid Williams Theatre
Thursday, March 21 MAEVE MacKINNON TRIO at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com/ concerts.
Saturday, March 23 NEW COUNTRY REHAB at Cumberland Hotel. FMI: www.islandmusicfest.com/ concerts.
Tuesday, March 26 HOLLY COLE at Sid Williams Theatre. Tickets at 250-3382430 or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.
Saturday, May 26 STRATHCONA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Gilbert and Sullivan, Native Sons Hall.
Sunday, May 27 STRATHCONA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents Gilbert and Sullivan, Native Sons Hall.
Friday, July 14 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: http://www.islandmusicfest. com.
Saturday, July 15 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: http://www.islandmusicfest. com.
Sunday, July 16 VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. FMI: http://www.islandmusicfest. com.
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Anela and friends at the King George Anela Kahiamoe will play with some of his friends Feb. 2 at the King George Hotel in Cumberland starting at 8 p.m. He will play with Tom Walton and Gary Miles. He is borrowing them for the night from the Dukes of Dodge. Anela has been playing around the Valley for many years now from the Farmers Market to Musicfest. Tom and Gary have been playing together for four years now and it’s been a great combo. The King George has been having entertainment for a few months now and the crowds keep growing. The King has a new stage, lights, dance lights and new backdrop so all these local musicians will feel right at home. Come to the King George in Cumberland and meet new staff Diana, Marjorie, Wendy and Tabatha, the one who keeps it all together. — King George Hotel
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The Comox Valley Art Gallery kicks off its first Discover Art Saturdays of 2013 this weekend at the gallery from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is free, and it is open to the public and family friendly, so perfect for an afternoon with your kids, a creative date or coffee with friends. Discover Art Saturdays is an interactive visual art experience on the first Saturday of every month at CVAG. This event is drop-in and features art making hosted by the gallery’s volunteers. Visit the art exhibits and then sit down to create; draw, sketch, colour and collage. Basic art materials (such as paper, crayons, coloured pencil and collage materials) are supplied for everyone to share and explore. This month, be inspired by the three different art exhibits on display: In the Presence of Absence, Rights and Wrongs, the Resilience of the World’s Indigenous People and Portfolio. Or be inspired by coming holidays – the Lunar New Year (Feb.
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The 22nd World Community Film Festival starts with two films on opening night this Friday. Reflections: Art for an Oil-Free Coast shares the story of an expedition of 50 artists into the truly stunning and remote landscape of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, a landscape they feel is threatened by Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline and supertanker project. Big Boys Gone Bananas! chronicles a lawsuit against controversial food giant Dole, and their threats of legal action to quash the film’s release at the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival and discredit the reputation of the filmmakers. The filmmaking team behind Bananas! refused to be bullied, filing a counter-suit and launching their own media strategy. Big Boys Gone Bananas! is an in-depth case study of an independent filmmaker’s David and Goliath battle with a corporate machine. Opening night usually sells out, so get your tickets early! With over 30 films shown in five downtown Courtenay venues, Saturday is considered the main event of the festival. Themes such as community economic development, environmental issues, human rights, social and women’s issues, native rights and international solidarity are explored with passion, hope and creativity. Saturday night’s feature film, Occupy Love, by acclaimed director Velcrow Ripper is a journey deep inside the
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It was a wild time for two local box lacrosse players on Jan. 27 when the BC Junior A Lacrosse League held its 2013 Junior Entry Draft in Port Coquitlam. In a very exciting day for the Comox Valley Lacrosse Association, goaltender Liam Reid went to the Victoria Shamrocks in the fifth round (37th overall) and top scorer Alec Molander was selected by the Nanaimo Timbermen in the sixth round (42nd
overall). Both players were members of the provincial silver medal-winning Midget team this past season and have played for the CVLA Wild since near its inception in 2004. Years of hard work and dedication paid off for 16-year-old Reid, who has been playing lacrosse since he was eight years old. He started off trying to score goals, but one practice in goalie gear made him think that maybe he should be stopping them instead. He started one game in goal as a first-
year Novice player and never looked back. Reid has always played on the highest level teams that the Comox Valley has had to offer, working hard to do his part to bring success to his teams and teammates. This past July he was the CVLA’s President’s Award winner. The 2013 draft saw 48 players from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland drafted by the eight B.C. Jr. A box lacrosse teams. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Extremely good results for snowshoers The annual Yeti snowshoe race was held Jan. 26 at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. There are three races within the event: a kids snowshoe, a 5K race, and a 10K race. The Yeti saw many keen participants, including teams from Extreme Runners in both the 5K and 10K races. The Yeti never disappoints, with a challenging course of uphill, downhill, groomed, and snow-breaking terrain. The Yeti himself (Adam Campbell) made appearances throughout the course, making it a fun family event for both racers and fans. The weather was overcast, but the mild temperature was perfect for running in snowshoes. The Extreme Runners teams did incredibly well, with all participants earning podium finishes. The 10K Extreme Runners team won the team category with individual results as follows: Brad Crowe 2nd male overall, 2nd in age;
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EXTREME TEAM MEMBERS (left to right): Cathy Clark, Karen Weller, Glen Christensen, Bonny Ervin, Mary Bridges, John Ingram, Louis Lamb, Marguerite Masson, Mary Ann Rolfe, Shauna Connaughton. Kneeling: Brad Crowe. Missing: Marion Bryan. Shauna Connaughton 3rd overall, 1st woman; Louis Lamb 4th overall, 2nd in age; Marion Bryan 1st in age; Marguerite Masson 2nd in age; John Ingram 1st in age; and Cathy Clark
4th in age. The 5K team also did extremely well with the following results: Glen Christensen 2nd overall, 1st in age; Mary Ann Rolfe 1st in age; Mary Bridges 1st in
age; Karen Weller 3rd in age; and Bonny Ervin 2nd in age. “Thank-you to Lene Curts at Extreme Runners for sponsoring the Extreme Runner teams,” a spokes-
person said. Go to www. extremerunners.com and click on Facebook to view more pictures and check out The Yeti Snowshoe Series at www.theyeti.ca. – Extreme Runners
Mark Valliere of Courtenay posted the third best finish for the Canadian men at the South American Amateur Golf Championship, held Jan. 23-26 at the par 72 Rincon de Cajica Golf Club near Bogota, Colombia. Valliere tied for 20th overall with a 314 gross on rounds of 88-79-71-76. The top Canadian male was Kevin Kwon who finished in a five-way tie for 12th at 306. Matt Scobie of Canada was part of a three-way tie for 18th at 312. Shinkwin Callum of England captured the overall men’s title, with a score of +5, 293. Canada’s Brooke Henderson captured the women’s title. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Family Day is this February! Fit in some family time all month long at the CVRD’s sports and aquatic centres. Skate, swim, work out, play together. Share in big fun at little cost.
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VISAS INSTRUCTOR RUDGE Wilson with Festival student Marlon Ruttkiewicz.
Skiers racing on hill The Mount Washington Ski Club (MWSC) and the Disabled Skiers Association of BC (DSABC) are co-hosting a ski race Feb. 2-3 at Mount Washington. Competitors will travel from Prince George, Vernon, Vancouver and Whistler and over 30 athletes will participate in both men’s and women’s races along with U12, U14 and U16 athletes from the Mount Washington Ski Club. A d d i t i o n a l l y, DSABC will have two BC Para Alpine Ski Team skiers and the head coach participating. Races will be held on Whiskey Jack at Mount Washington off the Whiskey Jack Chair. The men’s and women’s giant slalom goes Feb. 2 and the men’s and women’s slalom goes Feb. 3 This year is the 40th anniversary of DSABC and the 30th year of operation for the MWSC. DSABC inspires a passion for participation in adaptive snow sports for all and facilitates the development of adaptive snow sports from grassroots to high performance throughout B.C. – Mount Washington Ski Club
Kerr, this year’s festival organizer, “and it wouldn’t be possible without the community’s support at the Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge.” “Our Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge Fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 10,” said Brian Lees, co-organizer of the 2013 HBPC, “is VISAS’s major fundraiser for the year, and provides the dollars to run our Winter Sports Festival, the racing program, and upgrade our adaptive ski and snowboard equipment.” There’s still time to register a team for the
The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) hosted another successful Learn to Ski/Snowboard Festival last month at Mount Washington. Thirty-three students attended this year’s festival, 26 alpine and seven Nordic, with students coming from all over Vancouver Island and beyond. Participants with physical and mental challenges received four days of instruction in alpine and Nordic skiing, and snowboarding. “It’s always an exciting time for students and instructors,” said Rose
2013 Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge (HBPC). “To join in the fun just round up three people willing to attach themselves to skis or snowboards and navigate down a gentle slalom course,” added Lees. “No experience is required.” The entry fee is only $300 and includes lift tickets for the day and lunch, and charitable donations are welcomed. “Each team will be allocated one of our smiling students for the race. And the team closest to their questimate time is the winner,” added Lees. For more information on the Herb Bradley Pepsi
Nordic Devos rock cup race Last weekend, a large team of young Strathcona Nordic ski racers enjoyed themselves at the Teck Coast Cup #2 race at Whistler Olympic Park. In addition to having a great time, the Devo team of 25-plus racers brought home a wealth of medals. Race conditions were near perfect at -5C under clear blue skies, and with Olympic memories at the venue still fresh, the young racers enjoyed skiing on the same tracks as elite racers did just a few short years ago. Whatever the reason, the Strathcona Nordics racers were clearly inspired. First place finishers in the Atom, Peewee, Bantam, and Midget age categories include Liam Bugslag, Hugo
Challenge contact Brian Lees at 250-202-1513, e-mail: twinsport@shaw.ca or Brian Gorman at 250218-6335, e-mail: givebrianahug@gmail.com. Additional information and/or to download a HBPC registration form is available at www. visasweb.ca. And check out VISAS’s new exciting promotional video on its homepage, join VISAS’s Facebook page, and view highlights from this year’s festival at VISAS’s Flickr site. – Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports
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STRATHCONA NORDICS DEVOS brought home a wealth of medals last PHOTO BY TIM MCGRADY weekend. Henckel, Theo Lemay, and Emmy Stapff. Ben Prager took a second, and third place finishers were Kai McGrady, Matthew Salmon, Callam Barry, and Amelia Wells. Special mention goes to Sebastien Marcoux for his strong third place finish in the Masters Men category.
After two races in the Teck Coast Cup series, the Strathcona Nordics currently have a lock on third place – and the club will make a determined run for top spot with the final two races being held at Mount Washington Nordic on March 9 and 10. – Strathcona Nordics
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Chinese Medicine: COLD AND DAMP ENTER THE BODY
DR. MARLENE SMITHSCHALKWIJK Bruno came to see us because since December he had problems getting up, he was weak and stiff in his hind legs and also he had the occasional urinary accident in his bed. Bruno was an elderly dog and had previously been diagnosed with arthritis. Glucosamine helped a little, but this winter he got a lot worse. Bruno was not the first elderly dog that week with soreness and stiffness; we had seen several dogs with the same complaint.
People with arthritis often tell me that their joints ache a lot more when the weather is damp and cold. Also stiffness and weakness in the lower back, knees and hips are common complaints during the winter days. From a western medicine perspective we could offer Bruno an anti-inflammatory such as Metacam. A quick look at his blood work showed us that his kidneys and liver started to become compromised, making metacam not the best choice for Bruno. So how could we help this lovely elderly fellow? Traditional Chinese Medicine sees the winter as the season of the Water Element with its organs the bladder and kidney. If the kidneys become weak, the cold and dampness can enter the body, creating the symptoms Bruno had presented us with. To get a better understand-
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Fortunately the old Chinese Emperors did not want their people to know they were aging, so they ordered their court physicians and herbalist to bring them relief. As a result we are now blessed with many approaches to help our geriatric patients, using acupuncture, herbs and “moxa” (a compressed stick of the herb Artemisia Vulgaris). Bruno received acupuncture to support his Kidney Qi and Yang. Moxa was used to warm the needles and his people took a moxa stick home to “warm” the joints of his spine, hips and knees. An herbal formula was customized for Bruno and Corydalis was added for pain and inflammation. Ginger was added to his food; ginger is warming, helps digestion and is also an anti-inflammatory. Gentle chiropractic manipulations helps to keep his spine and joints more mobile.
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ing what this means we have to depart from the classic western scientific medical understanding and hop over to the science of quantum physics to explain resonance, frequencies etc. Traditional Chinese Medicine further explains that the kidney “energy” gives strength to the hips, knees and lower back. Aging reduces that kidney “energy”, resulting in weakness of the hind legs, and stiffness in the lower back, hips and knees. It also results into loss of hearing and greying of the hair. When the Yang of the kidney is reduced we can see lack of concentration of the urine, often resulting into involuntary bed-wetting. So the combination of aging and winter with cold and damp weather can result in the exact symptoms Bruno was suffering from. It was clear that we had to go to our TCM tool box to help Bruno.
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Pet Spa-Like Clinic Opens
DR HEATHER MATHESON’S patients (dogs & cats) are happy to come and clients will not only feel ‘heard’ but also know their worries will be addressed. Dr Heather Matheson, her husband Rik and their daughters, Tineka & Nya are extremely excited to announce the opening of ‘Balanced Paws Veterinary Care’. Located at 2785C Mansfield Drive in Courtenay, right across the street from
the Air Park! “Our vision is to create a clinic atmosphere with a spa-like feel. Where patients (dogs & cats) are happy to come and clients will not only feel ‘heard’ but also know their worries will be addressed. The name ‘Balanced
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Our services will include Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine and Homeopathy Essentially Balanced Paws Veterinary Care reflects who I am and how I strive to practice. Thank you to all of my clients (also considered my friends): those who were so quick to track me down, those waiting in the wings and those of you who are new or referred. You have trusted me to give you the tools to keep your canine & feline family members healthy & happy. “In doing so you have paid me the highest of compliments. This is a responsibility I do not take lightly. I will do my best to go above and beyond.” 2013 will be an exciting year! Please stop by for a tour of the new digs or contact us at (250) 871-4355 Dr. Heather Matheson Special to the Comox Valley Record
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Did you know? • Dogs are mentioned 14 times in the Bible • Prairie dogs are not dogs - they’re a kind of rodent • The only dog to ever appear in a Shakespearean play was Crab in “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.” • Dalmatian puppies are pure white when they are born • The Poodle’s “haircut” was to improve their swimming abilities. The pom-poms were left to keep their joints warm ! • A dog’s heart beats between 70 and 120 times a minute, compared with a human heart which beats 70 to 80 times a minute. • A dog’s normal body temperature is 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. • A female carries her young about 60 days before the puppies are born. • According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the smallest dog on record was a Yorkshire Terrier in Great Britain who, at the age of 2, weighed just 4 ounces. • The longest lived dog, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, was an Australian Cattle Dog, named Bluey, who lived to be 29. The longest lived dog, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, was an Australian Cattle Dog, named Bluey, who lived to be 29. • An adult dog has 42 teeth. • It is a myth that dogs are colour blind. They can actually see in color, just not as vividly as humans. It is akin to our vision at dusk. • If never spayed or neutered, a female dog, her mate, and their puppies could produce over 66,000 dogs in 6 years! • The only sweat glands a dog has are between the paw pads. • In 1957, Laika became the first living being in space via an earth satellite • The world’s smartest dogs are thought to be (1) the border collie, (2) the poodle, & (3) the golden retriever.
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Toque Toss night at G-Kings game The Comox Valley Glacier Kings are partnering with the Comox Valley’s Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society and 98.9 Jet FM in support of the Raise the Roof initiative for a Toque Toss tonight. Dawn to Dawn is a non-profit, residential housing program that makes transitional housing possible in the Comox Valley, providing homeless individuals and families with access to housing that gets them off the streets. Since the inception of the Residential Program in April 2009, over 60 individuals and families have been sheltered and provided with the opportunity to create stability in their lives. Richard Clarke of Dawn to Dawn says this is a great grassroots fundraiser. “Any toque sold in the Comox Valley,
we will get the proceeds from that. They stay right here in the Comox Valley, and we’re providing homes for 18 persons at the moment.” The Raise the Roof Toque Toss goes tonight (Feb. 1) when the Glacier Kings host the Oceanside Generals in a 7:30 p.m. start at the Sports Centre. Bring a toque, or purchase a toque at the game from Dawn to Dawn, and when the Glacier Kings score their first goal of the game, the toques will be tossed on the ice. The Icemen have arranged for the three local mayors (Leslie Baird of Cumberland), Paul Ives of Comox and Larry Jangula of Courtenay) to participate in a ceremonial puck drop. For more information visit www.dawntodawn.org. – Comox Valley Glacier Kings
Golfers venture out for fun tournament The inaugural January Fun Team Tournament was held at the Comox Golf Club on Jan. 27, with 50 brave souls taking to the course. The winning team of Tony Venuta, Rick Adams, Bob Isaac, Nancy Newton and Marg Siddall shot 67
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A look at wildlife viewing — from the other side V
iewing wildlife is a growing and important business in many parts of the province, and there are specific rules that guide the activity. One operator found out recently that it can be very expensive to break the rules. My experience with wildlife viewing goes back some 70-plus years and most of it has been by myself or in small groups, except for a period of several years when I worked with Simon Fraser University assisting wilderness trips. During the time I was involved with groups we never had a problem, primarily because we gave the wildlife plenty of room to leave the area. It was also a given that we kept a respectful distance from each other except at times of surprise encounters and they were dealt with on an emergency basis that suited the circumstances. Over the years I have experienced many close encounters with wildlife that had nothing to do with viewing on my part, but in reverse – viewed by wildlife. One of the most common examples of wildlife viewing peo-
STELLAR SEA LIONS bide their time on Norris Rock waiting for recreational fishers to help them scrounge up their next meal. PHOTO BY RALPH SHAW ple occurs on a regular basis throughout coastal waters when harbour seals and sea lions watch recreational fishers as they practise their fishing activities. These intelligent animals follow recreational fishing boats in coastal waters and take fish off their lines. It leads to many types of defensive activities on the part of the anglers. If you have ever endured the frustrating experience of having a prime salmon, halibut or lingcod taken from your line you will appreciate what I mean
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or martin are in the immediate area. Conversely when you hear squirrels singing their happiness songs all is well, or they are young squirrels who have much to learn about keeping their mouth shut – sound familiar? As I write this column there is a large concentration of Stellar and California sea lions on Norris Rock. They are there to greet the herring when they arrive and I venture if numbers mean anything the herring are in for a rough ride. I get the impression
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$2998 Arthur (Taffy) Howell December 02, 1921 – January 23, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dearest father, grandfather, great-grandfather Arthur. He will be greatly missed by his family. Dad was predeceased by his wife Alice in 2001. He leaves behind his loving family, Barbara (John), Barry (Dawn), Brenda (Patrick), Bernie (Helene) and Irene (Rick). Also left behind are 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A family service will be held at a later date. A special thanks goes to Comox Medical Center, Rexall Drug Store, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Casa Loma Senior Village and home support care.
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May 30, 1947- January 12, 2013 Jane left us suddenly while on vacation in Blythe California at the very young age of 65. A Celebration of Jane’s Life will be held in the Upper Native Sons Hall, 1-4pm, February 3 2013. Please come and share your stories of Jane, we know there are some memorable ones out there! In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a local charity of your choice.
Krista Lee Hofmann
Passed away in Courtenay on January 7th, 2013. Krista is survived and will be greatly missed by her father Wolf Hofmann and mother Helen Bohle (Butch), her husband Dylan Jordan, her sons Tyler Hofmann, Lucas and Spencer Casemore, her sisters Anne Hofmann (Curtis Poper) and Gina Hofmann (Gary Smith) as well as nieces, Toni-Lyn and Jolene Lawrence and Kailagh McCullough. Private cremation arrangements.
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It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Ken Peters who died peacefully with family by his side on January 16, 2013 at Eagleview, Comox, BC Ken will be missed dearly by his wife Muriel and children, Dave (Afona), Dan (Penny), Laurie (Gerry), six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Harold & Edna Peters’ son Ken was born in Cumberland on June 15, 1925. The young family then moved to Burnaby BC. In the late 1930’s they moved back home to Union Bay where Ken lived for the rest of his life. On September 30, 1943, Ken volunteered to join the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. Following training at HMCS Queen in Regina he was assigned to active duty aboard the Flower-class corvette, HMCS Rosthern, deployed in the North Atlantic Convoy Escort Command until the end of the war. Ken fondly remembered those days aboard ship and especially being part of the infamous 1945 Halifax VE Day celebrations. Upon discharge, Ken returned to Union Bay and began a career in the trucking industry starting with trucks used for construction of the old Island Highway. Eventually he bought his own logging trucks and spent many years as a contract log hauler for Rosewall Logging in Union Bay. In his early “retirement years� Ken delivered concrete throughout the Comox Valley for Comox Valley Redi-mix. Ken was always actively involved in Union Bay community life. He served for over 25 years first as a volunteer fireman and eventually as Chief. During those years he campaigned long and hard for a new fire truck and the construction of a new fire hall. He donated many volunteer hours to the Union Bay Community Club, Credit Union, Historical Society and the United Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping trips with family and friends. He especially enjoyed many happy years spent with family and friends at the Peters’ Hornby Island cabin. The family wishes to extend our gratitude to the Comox Hospital and Eagleview staff and Dr. Janice McLaughlin for their wonderful care of Ken. Also Muriel would like to thank her family and many special friends for their caring and support during this difficult time. A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held at the Union Bay Community Hall on February 9th at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ken’s memory to the Union Bay United Church, Parkinson’s Society, the Royal Canadian Poppy Fund or charity of your choice.
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March 1945 - January 31st, 2012 Lena, it has been 1 year since you left to be in your new home as an Angel in Heaven. I am sure you will be busy sewing or checking new songs to teach. I had finally found my last love with you Bay-bee, and the past year has not made any difference. There has not been a single day gone by, without my thinking about our life together. You so much enjoyed travelling, our regular Legion visits, the backyard and “Our Grottoâ€? where we both spent leisure summer days. The great memories, and some of those images, are mine to keep. You were sadly missed in Penticton, and the Legion And yes, the “Saddle Up Dancersâ€? miss their “Thursday’sâ€?. The Strachan Clan, The Foxcroft Clan, were all blessed with your gifted personality, and that‌ is for us to cherish also. At the end of each day, we always said to each other, “Have a good sleep‌ I love youâ€?. Some things, just do not change easily. I know you will dance and teach up there too, Bay-bee. Bye, for now‌ and “Happy Valentine’s Day.â€?
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Born January 16 1952 passed peacefully at home January 26 2013. He is predeceased by his parents Phyllis (Beech) and Floyd Hilchey and survived by his loving brothers Ray & Mike (Chris) & family common-law spouse Shirley Walker, children Dean (Jen), Karla (Dave), Rob (Melissa) and step-daughter Daralynn (Michael). Grandchildren Preston, Donicia, Terron, Alyssa, Gage and Tyson. In lieu of flowers send donations to diabetes or heart foundation. A Celebration of Kenneth’s Life will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 2:00pm, at Piercy’s ~ Mt. Washington Funeral Home.
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Edward Franz Linder April 28, 1929 – January 7, 2013
Harvey John Field September 19, 1937 ~ January 24, 2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Harvey in his home at the age of 75. He is predeceased by his parents Rex and Mae Field. He is survived by his loving family, wife Zoe, of 53 years, daughter Laura Mae Sehn (Clayton) son Gary, grandchildren Travis Sehn, Jackson and Maggie Mae Field, sister Rosemary Ekdahl, brother Doug Field (Joy) sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law Roy and Fred, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many good friends. Harvey worked as a mechanic for many years in the valley and was an active member of the Courtenay Fish and Game Protective Association. He was passionate about his involvement in Salmon Enhancement at Little River. Harvey was an avid fisherman who many said could catch a fish in a mud puddle. He enjoyed a full life of travel and adventure and especially loved camping and boating with family and friends. Harvey will be sorely missed by all that knew him and will remain in our hearts forever. The family would like to give thanks to Dr. Most (Nanaimo), Dr. Azer and the staff in the ICU at St Joseph’s Hospital and a special thanks to MaryAnne for her years of love and healing. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 9th at 2:00pm at the Courtenay Fish and Game Clubhouse. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Harvey can be made to either the Little River Enhancement Society (556 Kinikinik Way, Comox B.C.) or, the Courtenay Fish and Game Protective Association.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Linder, late of Campbell River. He passed away peacefully at Casa Loma in Courtenay with family by his side. Ed was born in Graz, Austria, immigrated to Canada in 1951 and was predeceased by his wife Frances in April 2012. Survived and forever missed by his two daughters Geraldine Melenchuk of Hamilton Ontario, grand-children Leah Pictin (Steve), Tyler Melenchuk (Olya), Ryan Melenchuk (Maria) and Heidi Ursuliak (Jonathan) greatgreat grandchildren, Zya and Lula and daughter Gayle Black (Malcolm) of Courtenay grand-child Gina Butts (Cameron) and great-grandchildren, Natasha, Megan, Landon. Upon arriving in Canada and for the next few years, he worked his way across the country, finally settling in Campbell River. His work for Canron Inc transferred him to Powell River, Nassau Bahamas, Kamloops, Kemano, Whitehorse, then settling back in Campbell River. After retirement he carried on the pastimes of his garden, fishing, hunting, bee-keeping and playing his passion, Bridge. Thank you to Piercy’s ~ Mt. Washington Funeral Home who went above and beyond. There will be no service by request.
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When God made our dearr Evert Evert, 90 years to-day to-day, he made a man so precious, then threw the mould away. One wife for 67 years, a daughter sweet & fair. A son in law was added, to make a special pair. A grandson, and granddaughter, what joy for us, again Dear Tami grew, and married, a handsome man named Lane. The they begat a daughter and then a little boy, Another two male children, that filled our heart’s with joy. Now, grandson too, was busy, with wife & 2 small girls, And then another daughter came with dimples, smiles and curls, And then a little fellow, made his entrance too, Eight great and dear grandchildren, how quick our family grew. A great, great, dear granddaughter, was born in May last year Eleven now to bless us, Starr & George so dear. So many friends & loved ones, come from far & near, To honour our great man of God, we love you, Evert, dear. He hunted, fisher, and built our home, and all the wood work, too. He specialized in doing things, that others couldn’t do. His wisdom surpassed many, there’s nothing, he can’t do, No wonder we’re so proud of him, and all his children, too.
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GARAGE SALES PRICE REDUCTION- Moving. 2009 Wildwood RLSS Winter Package, 34’ OAL Mint, 15’ slider, 12’x12’ new shed, fenced yard, removable skirting located at Shelter Bay RV Resort, stay on site or relocate as required. Asking: $20,000. Call 250-286-3343.
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JEWELS, FURS
RENTALS
FUR COATS, size 13/14: Lovely white beaver $300. Russian mink & Hudson seal with mink collar, $150. each. Call Lee (250)337-8857.
APARTMENT/CONDO 1 MONTH FREE. Large 1 & 2 bdrms. Free heat. Elevator. Great location! From $650/mo. Call 250-334-4646.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GOLFERS SPECIAL, 1994 Yamaha golf cart, gas engine, new battery and tires. Very good shape, $1795 obo. Call Richard (250)871-2933. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? INNER BEAUTY Jewelery Valentines Clearance Sale. Fri & Sat Feb 2 & 3, 9-5pm 50% OFF. 5880 Aldergrove Dr (E. end of Coleman Rd). Check Out Inner “Beauty Jewelery� on Facebook VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037.
REAL ESTATE
COURTENAY: 2 bdrm, 1 bath modular home on own land (.11 acre), vaulted ceilings, new carpets, 4 appls., forced air heat, fenced yard. Walking distance to all ammens. Asking $149,900. England and 18th 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
FOR SALE BY OWNER
SPACIOUS SINGLE family N. Nanaimo 3bdrm, 2bath, open oor plan, family room. Updated kitch & bath, soaker tub, new roof. Near bus, ammen’s. $280,000. 250-756-3593
MOUNTAIN VIEW Manor- 125 Centennial Dr, Courtenay. 1 & 2 bdrms, secure entrance, ELEVATOR. 250-334-2800. 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
2325 B VALLEYVIEW DR. 1 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 6 appls, $850/mth Inc utilities AVAIL. IMM OCEAN & MT. view house in Thasis 2100 sqft 3 bdrm, 2 bath, out buildings on dbl lot $168,000. Call 250-338-9742
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
COURTENAY: 2 bdrm apt, avail. immed. $700 incld’s hot water. N/P. (250)334-2300.
305-111 Edgett Rd 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 4 appls, $700/mth AVAIL. IMMED.
AMAZING GLACIER VIEW 2427 Lomond Place, East Courtenay. 2870 sqft, level entry walk out, 3bdrm, 3 bath. To see http://sandy tonnellier.blogspot.com Call 250-871-4826
COURTENAY: WELL maintained 3 bed, 1.5 ba. New roof, G/H, f/p, w/s, garage, green house, fenced yrd. Close to park, suite potential. $249,900. 1-250-338-5479 (780 19th St).
COURTENAY 2 bdrm, 1 bath corner condo, 4 appls, N/P, N/S. Avail Feb. 15 or Mar. 1. $750/mo 250-334-4484
QUALITY 55+ patio home at Village Green. Covered parking with storage, 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, Kitchen/eating area. Private patio/ am sun. Large LR with dining area. New paint throughout, new HW oors main areas. Immaculate. Immediate possession. $220,000 Call 250-338-8260 SINGLE MODULAR Home. Valley Vista Estates. 2 bedroom. 1 bath. 980 sq.ft 55 plus. $110,500 call 250-8971812 to view 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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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals
Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC VAN 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.
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Houses & Suites
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 Immd.- $1,200 COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm & den, 1 bath, F & S, carport, partially fenced, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb. 1$1,000/mth BRAND NEW CARRIAGE HOUSE in Comox, 1 bdrm & den, 1 bath, 7 appls, gas F/P, ocean view, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Feb. 1 - $1,100/mth BECKTON ESTATES 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fenced yrd, w/shed, n/s, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Apr. 1 - $1,150/mth
2180A Piercy Ave 2 bed, 3 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls, $950/mth Avail. Feb. 1
AFFORDABLE FAMILY housing Campbell river & Courtenay 2, 3, 4 bdrm units, w/d hook up, f/s, children a must, refs req’d. Call 250-923-4145 or 250-703-0357. COMOX 3-BDRM rancher, fenced backyard, close to parks/schools/hospital, 1 bath, F/S, W/D, 1100sq ft. Refs. $1125./mo. 250-338-9190. COMOX: 3 bdrm rancher on .5 acre small pet ok. $1000/mo. Avail. Feb. 1. (250)337-8147. FANNY BAY 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba, 4 appls, n/p,n/s, refs req. Avail. Feb 1, $900. 250-927-6703
APARTMENT/CONDO
7-1720 13th St 2 bed, 1bath, N/S, 4 appls, $725/mth Avail. Mar. 1
7403 South Island Hwy. 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 appl $1050/mth Avail. Immed. 7735 Tozer Road 2 bed, 2 bath. N/S, N/P 2 Appls $850/mth Avail. Feb. 1 2041 Urquhart Ave 4 bed, 2 bath, N/S, 5 appls. $1400/mth Avail. Feb. 1
HOMES FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL Crown Isle Golf Community home, fully furnished. 3 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Attached garage & covered patio. Yard maintenance incld. No Smoking, No Pets. Avail Feb 1 - May 2013. $1780/mo +utilities. (780) 4527568 or (780) 498-1856 or daisylb@shaw.ca
APARTMENT/CONDO
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.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS MANOR PLACE Moments to beach & fantastic mountain views! Updated 2 bdrm Comox condo features 1300+sqft living space & incl 5 appl, new flooring, f/p, & patio area. Master w/full ensuite, & walk-in closets for both bdrms. Ideally located near Hospital & all amenities. N/S; N/P. $950./month. Available now!
DRIFTWOOD CONDOS
Updated, 2nd floor condo features tile work & laminate flooring & has various fixture upgrades making this a remarkable suite. Incl. 2 appl w/on site coin-op laundry & on bus routes & near all amenities. N/S. Avail Feb 1. $700/month
CHERRYWOOD MANOR
DUPLEXES / TOWNHOMES
PUNTLEDGE PARK. 3 bdrm. 2.5 bath. 3 appls. New reno. Avail. NOW. $1050. 338-1930
APARTMENT/CONDO
TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
Comox 4 bdrm, 3 bath house. n/s, pets neg., $1,350/mo. Available Feb. 1st. Randy Devine 250-334-9900
625 22nd St 4 bed, 1.5 bath N/S 5 Appls $1050/mth Avail Feb 1
203-4700 ALDERWOOD 2 bed, 1 bath N/S, N/P, 5 appls., AVAIL. FEB 15
TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft suitable for art or dance studio, warehouse/retail or ofďŹ ces. High ceiling & bay door. Back yard space avail. $1600/mth + GST, no triple net. 250-897-0950 (days) 250703-0400 (eve)
Property Management East Courtenay 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, N/S, Pets Neg. $875/mo Available immediately.
24-2728 1st St 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 4 appls $1050/mth
Spacious, renovated 1 & 2 bdrm suites, located in secured entrance building, near schools & on bus routes. Master bdrms feature walk in closets, & suites have 2 appl & large decks. Coinop laundry. N/S. N/P. rent from $625/month, inc. FREE HEAT & HOT WATER. Avail now
SHOP/WAREHOUSE space. Cousins Rd. 1200 sqft. 3 phase power. High ceilings. OfďŹ ce Area. I-2 Zoning. Available Now! 250-703-1644, 250-338-7476 evs.
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COUSINS ROAD DUPLEX
Exceptionally spacious 3 bdrm duplex features 4 appl, 1.5 baths, lots of windows & storage, & large, fenced back yard w/shed. Located near schools and shopping. N/S & N/P. $1100/month. Avail Feb 1
PINE PLACE TOWNHOMES
Spacious 2 bdrm townhomes offer main level living w/ bedrooms on 2nd floor. Features 1 bath, 4 appl, & patio area. Close to schools, recreation & shopping. Rents from $775/month. Immed & Feb 1 possession.
ALDERGROVE TOWNHOMES
Townhome offers living down & sleeping up, w/recent upgrades, located near downtown Courtenay. 2 bdrms, 5 appl, semi-private patio area, & assigned parking. Near schools & shopping. N/S & N/P. $750/month.
HOMES FOR RENT
COMOX HOME ďšťNOOTKA STREET
Near schools & recreation, this home is feline friendly (w/deposit), & offers lots of living space. Top level features eat in kitchen w/ access to deck, "formal" dining, living room, 3 bdrms & bath. Well lit basement incl rec room, laundry, 2nd bath, & plenty of storage. Also‌ fully functional wood stove, outdoor cat run, wildlife friendly yard, & landscaping included. $1275/month. Long term lease opportunity! Avail Feb 1
KENTWOOD MOBILE Recently renovated 2 bedroom mobile is rural living, but minutes to Courtenay or Cumberland. Features 4 appliances, 1 bath, & small yard. Book a viewing! Cat will be considered w/deposit. $800/month. Avail now.
GLENSHEE 1800 Comox Ave.
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. Also One Bedroom & Den. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
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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TOWNHOUSES
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ROOM IN cabin on acreage util. incld. Own vehicle. $550/mth. 250-338-1914.
COURTENAY, SPACIOUS, centrally located 2 and 3 bdrms ($650./$750.) Townhome, 1835 Piercy Ave., coin laundry, new roof, N/P. Family oriented. Call (250)702-1096.
ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour. ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour.
SUITES, LOWER COURTENAY, LOWER 2 bdrm suite in 5-Plex. 2121 Piercy Ave., newer oors, newer paint, includes heat and hydro, $775 mo. Avail March 1st, N/P. Call 250-702-1096.
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APARTMENTS
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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.
Call Pat at 250-703-6965
250-334-3078
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR 200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique oor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
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 PACIFIC COURT
CYPRESS ARMS
1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay
1255 9th Street, Courtenay
2 bedroom available immediately, 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 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown - 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
VANRIDGE MANOR
ST. BRELADES
123 Back Road, Courtenay
146 Back Road, Courtenay
Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas ďŹ replaces - 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.
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 250-703-2570
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.
Call 338-7449
TOWNHOUSES TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated – enjoy new appliances, ooring and bathroom ďŹ ttings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit. Call 250-334-9717
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TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units include 1 bdrm & den, and 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, custom ďŹ nishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed & Feb. 1 rents from $900/mth. ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl., N/S, No pets. Avail Immed. $250 move-in incentive. $725/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 334-8602 PARKSIDE Newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 6 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, adult oriented. N/S, No pets. Avail Immed $1100/mo WOODCOTE MEWS 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, n/s, small pet. neg. Avail. Immed. - $1,100/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, patio, new ooring res. pkg. N/S. cat ok. Avail. Immed. $725/mth MANOR PARK 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, F/P, laminate oors, partial views, n/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. immd- $1,050/mth last mth free with 1 year lease 2 LEVEL WEST CTNY DUPLEX, 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, 4 appls, carport, partially fenced yard, N/S, No pets, Avail Immd. - $1000/mth SOUTHPOINT ESTATES 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home, 5 appls, gas F/P, double garage, heat pump, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb 1 $1,250/mth PARK PLACE MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P(gas incl), patio, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb 1$775/mth SUNRIDGE TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, elect. F/P, carport, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Feb 1- $1,100/mth CORINTHIA ESTATES ground oor 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P, patio, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immd. $1,150/mth PUNTLEDGE PARK DUPLEX 2 bdrms, 2 bath, 5 appls., family rm., fenced yard, shed, N/S, No pets. Aval. Immd. $925/mth CLOSE TO CTNY AIRPARK lovely spacious 3 level 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse , 5 appls., garage, pet neg. w/ref. Avail Feb. 1 $1,100/mth COMOX DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath on cul-de-sac, 5 appls, carport, fenced yrd w/shed, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Feb 1 $1,100/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, storage, res. pkg, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Apr. 1 $650/mth FULLY FURNISHED condo at Trumpeter’s Landing, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 - $1100/mth CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 3 bdrm, 2 bath duplex, 5appls, newly renovated, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail Feb. 1- $950/mth CRYSTAL SHORES 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, 6 appls.,b/I vac, elect. F/P, garage, 55 yrs. & over, N/S, No pets. Avail Feb. 1$1300/mth TRUMPETER GREENE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage, gas F/P, patio, N/S N/P Avail Mar 1 $950/mth DRESSAGE COURT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas f/p, patio, n/s, no pets. avail. mar. 1 - $875/mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt., F & S, coin laundry, basic cable & hot water incl, N/S, cat neg. w/ref. avail. Mar. 1 - $650/mth. Call Res Mgr. 334-8602
CTNY DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 full/2 half baths, 5 appls, fencend yrd, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Mar. 1 $1,050/mth
2008 PONTIAC Torrent GXP, 110,000 KMS, all wheel drive, 6 speed automatic, power everything, heated leather, sunroof, bumper to bumper warranty. Fully loaded, asking $17,995 obo. (250)897-1266 or (250)897-2047.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING
1992 NISSAN Stanza LE. Power breaks, steering, windows. New breaks. Complete tune up. Good tires. $2400 O.B.O. 250-204-6411. 2005 NISSAN Sentra Special Edition. Automatic 4-Door. Remote ignition. Only 87,800 km. Asking $5,500. Call 338-0374 or leave message. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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CARS 2006 20’ Adventure 80,000k. Immaculate condition, lot’s of extras. $30,000 O.B.O Please call 250-338-8206
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2003 CAMRY XLE- sun roof, excellent condition. 143,500 km. Asking $8000. Call 250338-0763.
2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.
2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000km’s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $9,995. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725
TRUCKS & VANS
1995-FORD EXPLORER. 4x4 w/ X LT fully loaded. Excellent cond. Original owner. Approx. 250,000kms. $2495 O.B.O. 250-923-4924. 2005 Chrysler Sebring Touring 112,000 km.V6 Lady driven,service records,must sell. No reasonable offer will be refused Open to offers.850-9860 2006 Pontiac G6, 122,000 km. Loaded,except leather, service records, no decks. Moving must sell. $6300 obo.850-9860.
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2003 WIND STAR VAN. Automatic remote starter, Bruno lift. Comes with or without scooter. 147,400 km. Fully inspected. $8500. obo. (250)338-1961.
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Comox Valley Worship Directory Church of Our Lord
BAHà ’� FAITH
Holy Communion 10:00 am each Sunday
Junior Youth Program – activities to enhance spiritual and intellectual capacities for youth 12 to 14 years.
at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC All Welcome Tel: 250-941-0332 www.coolcomox.ca Anglican Church in North America
We Meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 4 pm www.cvuf.ca 250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)
250-890-9262
MENNONITE UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH (BLACK CREEK) A Christ centered faith community dedicated to the Worship of God and the promotion of peace and social justice in His name.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM 2277 Enns Road, Black Creek. Pastor Gordon Carter Office: 250.337.5341 Email: carter.gord@gmail.com
RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH
Sunday Celebration 10:30 am
Sunday Worship and Children & Youth Program 10 am Saturday Service 5 pm Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net
Full Wheelchair Access
Hearing Assistance
Real Change
St. George’s
LUTHERAN
“The church with a heart in the heart of the city� SUNDAY SERVICE SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30 am 10:30AM SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery-Grade 7
Becoming a People Prepared
Worship Services 10am Sundays Mark Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay
Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jake Hron
Val 250-338-7727 (office)
Courtenay
Seeking
www.centralchurchefc.com
www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966
6th & Fitzgerald Ave.
Real Life
Nursery -Grade 7
Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)
2182 Comox Avenue, Comox “A place for you: John 14:2
250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca www.livinghopeonline.ca
stgeorgeuc@shaw.ca www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com
250-703-1652
RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH
CUMBERLAND UNITED CHURCH
Comox Community Baptist Church
1st Street & Penrith
Faith Family Friends
~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~
Sundays 10 am Nursery - Kid Jam Youth Group
Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca
1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net 250-339-7527
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN
250-334-4961
Minister: Peggy Jensen
@ 10:30 am
PRESBYTERIAN
10 am Sunday Worship
Independent - Fundamental 467 - 4th Street (just east of Fitzgerald)
725 Aspen Rd., Comox
Service 10:30am Sunday, January 27 Guest Speaker: Rev. Ken Oakes Tel/Fax 250-339-2882 Full Wheelchair e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca Access comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca
Sunday Morning Service - 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study - 11:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 11:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Johnson, Pastor
250-338-8454
Hearing Assistance
LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY
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Canadian Baptists of Western Canada
“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things�
Sunday Worship & Children’s Program at 11 am
10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School
Followed by a Potluck Lunch
Guest Minister, Rev. Wally Fry
1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M. Pastor Rev. Peter Hudson Interim Pastor
Eve Mark, Choir Director 250-338-4785
www.resonatechurch.ca
250-400-7800
2946 Kilpatrick Ave. Church Phone: 250-338-1312 Morning Service 11am Evening Service 7pm
“Come enjoy the presence of God�
Everyone Welcome.
Everyone Welcome
Come where you will feel welcomed and received, stop trying to handle your cares alone, let us help we care.
1250 Anderton Road, Comox
250-339-0224
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1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY 250-334-4716
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Congregational Christian Churches of Canada
Join us this Sunday
of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning
250 BEACH AVENUE
Doing
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Bay Community Church
Community Church
Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre
COMOX UNITED
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Comox Valley
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Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
EE-Mail: Ma features@comoxvalleyrecord.com
CONFESSION: Sat: 4 - 4:30 pm & before all masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group; September-May
Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS www.ctkparish.ca Full Wheelchair Access
email: ctkparish@shaw.ca
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ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!
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St. Peter
9:15 am Contemporary Service
Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925
11:00 am Traditional Service Nursery Care & Jr. Church @ 9:15 am
PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck 2963 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay (across from Arden Elementary) 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE
SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca
St. John the Divine The Rev. Rodney Ives, Priest in charge 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay
Sunday Holy Eucharist 8:30 am & 10 am Sunday School 10 am Wednesday Holy Eucharist 10 am
250-334-4331 http:/stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca
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VANCOUVER ISLAND JUNIOR LEAGUE Standings as of Jan. 27 North Division Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA STR Nanaimo Buccaneers 42 24 16 3 51 151 135 L1 Comox Valley Gl. Kings 42 20 19 2 42 162 154 W2 Oceanside Generals 42 18 21 2 38 143 160 L1 Campbell River Storm 43 10 30 3 23 129 193 L2 South Division Team GP W L OTL PTS GF GA STR Victoria Cougars 43 40 1 2 82 249 86 W7 Saanich Braves 42 26 13 3 55 153 121 L4 Westshore Wolves 44 25 18 1 51 165 172 W1 Peninsula Panthers 42 21 18 3 45 138 156 L2 Kerry Park Islanders 41 5 33 3 13 111 224 W1 Jan. 24 Comox Valley 2 Victoria 5, Jan. 26 Saanich 1 Comox Valley 2, Jan. 27 Comox Valley 2 Oceanside 4 Feb. 1 Oceanside @ Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. Sports Centre #1 Feb. 2 Comox Valley @ Oceanside C.V. GLACIER KINGS Top 10 Scorers Player GP G Tyson Rennie 43 19 Rylan Ball 40 12 Andrew White 37 11 Michael Scobie 26 11 Wade Bartlett 41 12 Garrett Halls 34 4 Jack Kennelly 14 12 Patrick Croome 38 4 Brook Trainor 41 6 Jordan Crisp 38 6
A 22 21 22 13 11 19 10 16 12 11
VIJHL Pt 41 33 33 24 23 23 22 20 18 17
Top 10 Scorers Player Team G B. Coulter Vic 37 S. Rice Vic 19 T. Jones San 34 D. Feeney Vic 31 B. Kinshella Vic 21 G. Dunlop Nan 22 M. Mois San 25 M. Walton Vic 29 K. Richter WS 21 J. Gray San 22
A 76 71 44 41 36 34 26 18 26 24
Pt 113 90 78 72 57 56 51 47 47 46
C.V. MINOR HOCKEY REP DIVISION SCOREBOARD Atom A Jan. 26 Brian Rice Toyota Chiefs 4 Cowichan Valley 1 Jan. 27 Brian Rice Toyota Chiefs 11 Sooke 3 PeeWee A Jan. 26 Courtenay Mazda Chiefs 6 Campbell River 8 Jan. 27 Courtenay Mazda Chiefs 5 Kerry Park 4 PeeWee B Jan. 26 Courtenay Legion Br. 17 Chiefs 5 Triport 2 Jan. 27 Courtenay Legion Br. 17 Chiefs 6 Triport 3 Bantam A Lube X Fast Oil Change Chiefs – no games this week Bantam B Jan. 26 Comox Centre Mall Chiefs 6 Sooke 10 Jan. 27 Comox Centre Mall Chiefs 7 Juan de Fuca 3 Midget A Jan. 27 Happy’s Source for Sports Chiefs 4 Port Alberni 7 Midget B Jan. 26 Rideout Construction Chiefs 5 Campbell River 1
BASKETBALL V. IS. AAA BOYS Poll #9 - Jan. 27 1. Oak Bay, Victoria 2. Belmont, Victoria 3. . Claremont, Victoria 4. Cowichan, Duncan 5. Spectrum, Victoria 6. Mt. Douglas, Victoria 7. G.P. Vanier, Courtenay 8. Dover Bay, Nanaimo 9. Alberni, Port Alberni 10. Stelly’s, Saanichton
1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 9 10
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Poll #9 - Jan. 27 St. Michaels, Victoria 1 Lambrick Park, Victoria 2 Brentwood, Mill Bay 3 Wellington, Nanaimo 4 Gulf Islands, Ganges 5 Shawnigan Lake 6 Mark Isfeld, Courtenay 7 Kwalikum, Qualicum B. 8 Pacific Christian, Vic. 9 Woodlands, Nanaimo NR
8-BALL POOL WED. NIGHT LEAGUE Standings as of Jan. 23 Team RW PT GW Sharpshooters 71 2589 214 Drive By 66 2557 197
Chalk-A-Holics Misspent Youth Classics Team Cuddles Chalk-N-Awe 4 Men & A Lady Off The Rails Choc-O-Lot Rack-No-Phobia The Breakers S-dale Odds R Cue Tease Who’s High? Mex Hookers Apogee Pick Up Stix
63 61 58 57 53 52 52 50 50 40 36 36 33 31 27 19
score board Men’s: High game scr Doug Ellis 230 High game hdcp Doug Ellis 255 High series scr Doug Ellis 612 High series hdcp Doug Ellis 687 Ladies: High game scr Sandy McKinlay 192 High game hdcp Eilene May 264 High series scr Sandy McKinlay 524 High series hdcp Sandy McKinlay 704 Tuesday Night Mixed Week #18 Team Q Y Assoc. Team 21.341 28.510 Ryan’s Pizza 20.960 99.787 EZ DUZ IT 19.285 105.975 Blunder Ballz 19.169 102.310 The Buffs 19.123 119.063 Scrm. Eagles 15.301 121.268 UK Plus 15.017 129.925 Team High Scr Game Assoc. Team 811 Team High Hcp Game Screaming Eagles 1091 Team High Scr Series Assoc. Team 2325 Team High Hcp Series Assoc. Team 3108 Men’s High Scr Game Doug Ellis 201 Women’s High Scr Game Shannon Hinsberger 190 Men’s High Hcp Game Ian Fong 250 Women’s High Hcp Game Karen Stevenson 249 Men’s High Scr Series Doug Ellis 584 Women’s High Scr Series Elfrieda Macklin 501 Men’s High Hcp Series Ian Fong 676 Women’s High Hcp Series Sandy Hinkley 677 Most POA Ian Fong 70, Sandy Hinkley 80
Revolution 12 p.m. Elaine Hamilton, Outlaws vs. Wheatys 12 p.m. Willow Point #5, Bandits bye Feb. 3 Oceanside vs. Kickers 12 p.m. QBCC East, Nanaimo vs. Port Alberni 12 p.m. Elaine Hamilton, Outlaws vs. CVUSC Revolution 12 p.m. Willow Point #4, Wheatys vs. Bandits 2 p.m.
Elaine Hamilton, Shooters bye Top Scorers Sam Kawano (Outlaws) 18; Christina Ciolfi (Oceanside) 8; Amber Kurucz (Alberni) 7; Sandy Morrison (Oceanside), Shelly Terpstra (Oceanside), Crystal Swift (Outlaws), Emma Green (CVUSC) 6; Leanne Dzieken (CVUSC), Noreen Ortilla (Nanaimo) 5.
189 173 171 171 145 175 156 169 153 137 132 106 118 124 111 95
10-PIN BOWLING CRYSTAL LANES 50+ Seniors Standings as of Jan. 24 Team Qtr Tot Spare Shooters 85 246 Limeys 78 202 Strikers 62 184 Happy Wanderers 61 210 Class Act 60 199.5 Hopefuls 54 158 Chargers 47 188 Flyers 45 170 King Pins 41 173 Quinsam Auto 37 169.5 Team: High game scr Spare Shooters 715 High game hdcp Spare Shooters 895 High series scr Spare Shooters 2072 High series hdcp Strikers 2613
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VANCOUVER ISLAND MEN Div. 3B Standings as of Jan. 27 Team W L T Pt Vantreights 11 1 3 36 Comox Valley 10 1 3 33 Cordova Bay 9 1 4 31 Hellas FC 9 4 3 30 Prospect Lake 7 6 3 24 Castaways 7 7 2 23 Penelakut United 6 9 0 18 Gorge FC 4 11 1 13 SFFC Originals 3 13 1 10 Victoria Athletics 2 15 0 6 Jan. 26 Comox Valley United 0 Castaways 1 Feb. 2 Comox Valley United @ Victoria Athletics Feb. 3 (Pearkes Challenge Cup) Comox Valley United 3B @ SFFC Crush 4C MID-ISLAND WOMEN Standings as of Jan. 20 Team W L D Pt Outlaws 10 1 0 30 Oceanside 9 2 1 28 Nanaimo 8 3 2 26 Kickers 6 4 2 20 CVUSC Revolution 5 5 1 16 Port Alberni 5 4 1 16 Bandits 3 8 2 11 Wheatys 1 8 2 5 Shooters 0 10 1 1 Jan. 27 Port Alberni vs. Oceanside 12 p.m. Bob Dailey Stadium, Kickers vs. Shooters 12 p.m. Vanier #2, Nanaimo vs. CVUSC
THE COMOX VALLEY Skating Club’s Athlete of the Week is 10-year-old Jole Blackburn. He has been skating for four years and is in the Figure Skating program. WHAT DO YOU like about skating? I like the spins and trying new moves. WHAT ARE YOUR dreams/ goals? Dream – To do an ice show with skating stars. Goal – To become an ice show star. For more information about the Comox Valley Skating Club go to www.comoxvalleyskatingclub.ca.
COMOX VALLEY MEN Standings as of Jan. 24 Team Pts Courtenay Legion A 289 Elks 242 Courtenay Legion B 216 Griffin Pub Flyers 208 Comox Legion C 182 Comox Legion B 176 Comox Legion A 176 Griffin Pub 144 Top 10 Averages Player Pts Bill Durant 64.83 Ernie Linden 59.81 Glen Litchfield 57.77 Terry Jackson 56.76
John Chequis 55.47 Joe McNeil 55.16 Mark Wyatt 54.83 Jack Ethier 53.99 Hap Hanson 53.60 Daniel Leaman 53.20 High Checkout Art Forbes 138 High Score Bill Durant 177 180s Art Forbes 2, Bill Durant 2, Dwayne Bennett 1, Terry Hills 1, Shane Dennis 1, Jack Ethier 1, Scott Middleton 1, Mike Konschak 1, Hap Hanson 1, Joe McNeil, Mark Wyatt 1, Don Parsons 1 Games Won This Week Comox Legion A 14, Comox Legion B 11, Comox Legion C 13, Courtenay Legion A 20, Courtenay Legion B 6, Elks 18, Griffin Pub 4, Griffin Pub Flyers 10
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