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Comox Valley residents know they have a playground full of recreation options at their doorstep, and now the rest of the country will see just how much we get out and play. The Valley was selected as one of four winning communities across Canada as part of CBC’s Get Out and Play contest, and will be a featured My Town location as part of Sports Day in Canada, a national celebration of sport, community building and active living on Nov. 30. “When you look around and see what amazing facilities we have in our community for year-round recreation, it is obvious that there is a collective vision towards a fit, active community,” explained Jennifer Cox, Active Comox Valley co-ordinator, who applied to have the community featured in the CBC contest. “Comox Recreation is an awardwinning facility. Courtenay Rec just underwent an amazing expansion of the Lewis Centre. Our sports centre is always bustling with activity and as the CBC saw when they were here filming, the aquatic centre regularly hosts Aquasize classes of up to 50 exercisers.” The three other communities chosen to be featured are Yellowknife, Bridgewater, N.S., and Montreal. Cox said she initially heard of the contest — which sees each winning community receive a grant of $2,500 from ParticipACTION — through the manager of

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MAGICAL MASQUERADE MOMENT Comox Valley Art Gallery curator Anh Le (left) and MC Gayle Bates pause for a brief moment Saturday. The occasion was CVAG’s annual masquerade ball fundraiser at the Native Sons Hall. The event raised an estimated $8,000 for the gallery. PHOTO BY RON POGUE

Fitzgerald bike lanes receive green light Scott Stanfield Record Staff

Courtenay council voted Monday to proceed with constructing bike lanes on both sides of Fitzgerald Avenue from Eighth to 21st streets. The project, worth about $35,000, needs to be completed by Dec. 4 to secure funds from the

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comments said to ‘just do it’ while nine per cent said not to. Eight per cent of comments were from Fitzgerald residents concerned about potential impacts of subsequent phases of the project. “I think it’s important the City move forward with this,” Coun. Doug Hillian said. “I think this is an easy first

step to see what we can do,” Coun. Bill Anglin said. “It’s about having options for people.” Coun. Starr Winchester and Mayor Larry Jangula opposed the motion. Winchester, who has struggled with the proposal, has heard negative comments about bike lanes being used by skateboarders, as ... see MAYOR ■ A2

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STARTS early in the Comox Valley, named one of four winning communities across Canada as part of CBC’s Get Out and Play contest.

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recreation facilities at the Comox Valley Sports Centre. A crew from Vancouver visited the Comox Valley last week to film various locations and activities around the area including standup paddle boarding at the Comox Marina and stair climbing at Goose Spit. Lead-up coverage to Sports Day in Canada is scheduled to air between 1:30 and 2 p.m. Nov. 9 on CBC. As part of the national celebration of sport and healthy active living, Active Comox Valley is challenging residents to reach or exceed one million minutes of activity in a single day on Nov. 27. Cox noted activities can include running, cycling, swimming, walking, yoga, and much more, either solo or part of a class. Cox added people can enter their commitment of 30 minutes of activity at www. activecomoxvalley.ca/ challenge. “There is a possibility of winning a further $1,000 in sports equipment for the community based on an application I enter after the challenge showing photo and/or video coverage of our community in action on our 30 minute challenge day,” she said. For more information about Sports Day

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an example. She therefore feels council should not encourage more bike traffic on Fitzgerald. Jangula noted 106 residents signed a petition last year against the bike lanes. He would prefer to see paving on part of the walking trail adjacent to the railway tracks. Jangula is also concerned about the removal of parking spots and the lack

of back-alley access at Fitzgerald. Coun. Ronna-Rae Leonard noted bike/ pedestrian lanes on the Great Northern Way thoroughfare in Vancouver has been an investment for business as well as the community. “Change is hard,” she said. “I’m excited we’re taking this step.” Coun. Jon Ambler — who feels Courtenay should have bike

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The 38th annual Children’s Telethon easily settled back into its old home this year at the Sid Williams Theatre, according to telethon co-ordinator Pam Crowe. The telethon raises funds for the Comox Valley Child Development Association, which provides services to Comox Valley children with special needs and their families. The eighthour event had been held at the Old Church Theatre for the past 15 years, but moved back to its previous home this year, and raised over $77,000. Though funds raised are down a bit from last year’s total of $83,000, Crowe is very pleased. We’re “totally thrilled,” says Crowe. “We know that the Comox Valley always supports and always gives what they can. I know that

the economy in the Valley is not always the greatest and there’s lots of businesses that are suffering and people who are working away — we’re absolutely thrilled with the support.” The telethon was shown live on Shaw TV and livestreamed on the CVCDA website, thanks to My Tech Guys. This year, Crowe had hoped more of the community would physically show up Sunday to fill the larger space of the Sid Williams Theatre. “They did (come to the theatre), they really did, and I think the central location helped,” says Crowe. “It is a televised show but everybody likes to have smiling faces to perform to, and I really think the community did show up — and they showed up with their money and they showed up with their support in the theatre.” Crowe adds telethon organizers have already booked the Sid for the next two years’ telethons, and plan to stay there into the foreseeable future. “That’s our new home,” she says. “We certainly feel

like we’re home and that’s where we’re going to be.” A few of the many performers who donated their time to create eight hours of live entertainment include Helen Austin, Sue Medley, Keisja Cox, Luke Blu Guthrie, Susie McGregor, Fiddlejam, Rainbow Youth Theatre and Valley Dance. Crowe also says the silent auction was a huge success, as were the two raffles. The raffle basket, which featured $2,500 worth of local goodies, raised $7,800. “It’s over $1,500 more than last year,” says Crowe. “So that was a huge, huge money-maker for us, and we’re so thankful for the merchants that contributed to the raffle basket and also to the people who bought tickets because that was just a huge amount for us.” Some big cheques were presented by various community service clubs, and Crowe notes the show was kicked off with a $10,000 donation from the dental community, which was spearheaded by Shoreline Orthodontics. “All around, we were ecstatic about the way it

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS MANNED the phones during the 38th Child Development Centre Telethon at the Sid Williams Theatre. PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN went and of course, we were so thankful for the volunteers that help out,” says Crowe noting volunteers include performers, tech support and the people who manned the phones, among many others.

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‘Invaluable’ community group finally requests funds Scott Stanfield Record Staff

The non-profit Comox Valley Crime Stoppers program formed in 1989 but has never received financial support from the regional district or from local municipalities. Yearly funding in the $16,000 to $17,000 range from the provincial gaming branch ended in 2010. Other sources of funding do not cover the society’s costs, which were less than $10,000 in the past fiscal period. Crime Stoppers board members appealed Mon-

day to Courtenay council for funding assistance. The organization is hoping to raise about $12,000 from local governments. “The service Crime Stoppers provides is so invaluable you can’t put a dollar figure on it,” said Coun. Starr Winchester, noting assistance could be provided by a function within the CVRD. “This is something the whole Valley benefits from,” Coun. Bill Anglin added. Crime Stoppers has three primary purposes: • Support police efforts to prevent and solve crimes by advertising campaigns

CRIME STOPPERS and rewards; • Encourage the public to volunteer information that might assist in solving crimes; • Heighten public awareness of the level and nature of criminal activity in the community. “We believe that community engagement, on behalf of the police, is extremely important,” CV Crime Stoppers vice-president Tom Gray said. The retired inspector of the Comox Valley RCMP said drug trafficking and

grow-ops have been the most common tips provided by the public. In the past year, he said Crime Stoppers received tips about two habitual drunk drivers, both of whom were removed from the road. Other tips alerted police to recurring thefts of fuel and tools. “These tips save police time,” said Gray, noting tips allow police to redirect efforts towards other forms of crime prevention. Another tool that helps remove undesirables from the streets is the Most Wanted advertisements that appear in newspapers

and online. The municipality of Campbell River funds a civilian co-ordinator for 30 hours per week for the town’s Crime Stoppers program. “That has proven beneficial,” said Stuart Hartman, president of CV Crime Stoppers. He notes support from the media is one reason the organization is able to maintain a modest budget. Projected revenue for 2013/14 is $4,100 while expenses are expected to run $15,225. An upcoming Crime Stoppers fundraiser is

Breakfast with Santa, slated for 8 a.m. Nov. 23 at the Courtenay Legion. ••• Council approved a lease agreement for $1 per year for five years to allow the CV Citizens on Patrol Society (COPS) to continue using property at Bill Moore Park. Over the years, COPS volunteers have put in hundreds of patrol hours, which assist the City and RCMP in crime prevention. “It’s an incredible organization,” Mayor Larry Jangula said. “It’s phenomenal what they do for us.”

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The natural area of a rural Comox property will be protected into the future, thanks to a recently signed conservation covenant. The St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation and the Comox Valley Land Trust (CVLT) signed the covenant for the two-acre Hawkins Road property, which was willed to the hospital in 1991 by Phyllis Capes. In her will, Capes stipulated the natural state of the property, which features woodland and wetland area, be protected and the land never be subdivided. According to St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation board president Patti Fletcher, the Foundation hopes to sell the property to gain funding for hospital needs, but it first wanted to ensure Capes’ wishes were respected. “I personally am really, really pleased that we were able to come together and balance the wishes of Phyllis Capes in her will and to meet the needs of the hospital, as well,” says Fletcher. “It was really important for me to ensure that the integrity of the Foundation was recognized — that we were really honouring her will and her wishes 20 years later, that was really important to us.” The CVLT will monitor the property annually to ensure it remains in its natural vegetative state — including monitoring it for invasive species — something CVLT executive director Jack Minard is happy to do. “We are very pleased the CVLT is able, with this covenant, to extend the conservation values and create a designated biodiversity corridor with the creation of the Phyllis Capes Covenant,” says Minard in a news release. “Without a doubt this partnership has been a win-win for both parties.” A heritage home is located on the property, which was used for 20 years to assist with locum accommodation and other hospital uses. Ownership

THE COMOX VALLEY Land Trust’s Jack Minard, St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Jane Murphy, St. Joseph’s Foundation’s Patti Fletcher, Land Trust’s Bill Henderson and witness Carol Neufeld (from left) sign a conservation covenant for the property willed to St. Joseph’s General Hospital in 1991 by Phyllis Capes. of the property was transferred from the hospital to the SJGH Foundation in 2011. Fletcher notes the property could be on the market by the end of the year, though she says the Foundation has just engaged a real estate agent, and assessments and inspections need to be completed before she can say what the asking price will be. Funds from any future sale of the property will be used by the Foundation to improve the hospital via things like new equipment and renovations. “The Foundation’s goal is to raise funds

to assist St. Joseph’s Hospital to ensure that equipment, staff education and the physical environment can be improved to the best possible standards that it can be,” says Fletcher.

Phyllis Capes was born in 1915 and died in 1996. She was an avid naturalist, and became well-known on Vancouver Island as a champion of local nature conservation, habitat protection and

a sustainable environment, according to a short biography written by CVLT board member Bill Henderson. She led many regional conservation campaigns, such as the establishment of Seal Bay Park and the conservation of McDonald Wood, and she received the Elton Anderson Award in 1978 from the Federation of B.C. Naturalists for her efforts. “With the altruistic support of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation the majority of the wetlands and woodlands on the Phyllis Capes property will become part of the protected reserve of natural woodlands in the area,” writes Henderson. “This legacy would have greatly pleased Phyllis Capes, one of the Comox Valley’s early prominent naturalists.” For more information about the CVLT, visit www.cvlandtrust. ca, and for more about the Foundation, visit www.cvhospitalfoundation.com. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com

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The Sensible BC Campaign for a cannabis marijuana referendum has broken the 3,000 signature target in the Comox Valley. If successful, a referendum would be held next year to change the Police Act in B.C. so that police resources are no longer used on “investigations, searches, seizures, citations, arrests or detentions related solely to simple possession of cannabis.” “If we had to get the signatures of 10 per cent of the registered voters who actually voted (30,000), instead of 10 per cent of all registered voters (50,000), we would have enough for the referendum,” said Ernie Yacub, the Comox Valley local organizer. “Unfortunately, the bar is set much higher than that. We have to get 5,000 signatures instead of the 3,000 we already have, and that applies to every riding in the province.” The good news for the campaign in the Valley is that they are just over halfway through the threemonth process that ends Dec. 5 and they’re on target to get the

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LAND OF PLENTY

A History of the Comox District

Early Mining in the Comox Valley (cont'd.):

The Mines and Mining the Coal

Continued from Oct. 31, 2013 The Comox Basin coal was superior to the Nanaimo Basin product, being a high-grade bituminous coal with fine coking qualities. It lay in five seams, three of which were of sufficient thickness to mine. Number four seam was the deepest seam mined, lying at a depth of approximately 900 feet. Some 120 feet above number four seam lay number two seam, and another 120 feet above it lay the last workable seam, number one. The roofs and floors of the coal seams were chiefly sandstones inter-layered with shales. The lowest seam, number four, had an uneven floor and was cut by knobs of metamorphic rock. When the coal seams were followed, they sometimes became thicker or pinched out altogether, at times being replaced by coarse sediments. The coal of the Tsable River portion of the Comox Basin was completely separated from that of the the Cumberland area by intrusions. It was into these seams that Union Mines sank "slopes," tunnels where the entrance ran at an angle down to reach coal seams. In other instances, when the coal was deep underground, shafts were sunk to the depth of the coal seam, or seams, and the seams were mined horizontally from the shafts. "I heard a Blue Funnel captain saying down at Union Bay once that he would steam halfway around the world to fill his bunkers with Comox coal. That was the reputation that coal had, it was supposed to be the best steam coal." Taped interview, Tom Munford (1975)

The Mines

Number One was a slope mine located halfway between Union Town and Comox Lake. Number Two Mine, started in 1902, was a slope into the bank of Coal Creek directly behind Chinatown.

Number Three Mine tunnel cut into a coal outcrop located between Union Town and Coal Creek. These three mines were relatively small operations. It was at Comox Lake that the most productive mine of the Comox Basin was entered by a slope. Started in 1887, Number Four Mine had a productive life of almost 50 years during which time it proNumber One Mine, Union (1889) Cumberland Museum duced 6,500,000 tons of coal. Mines numbered five and six River, upstream from the old Baynes were opened in 1895 and 1898 respectively. Sound workings. The seams of coal Number Five was set a couple of miles northwest found there were of a greater thickness of Cumberland, while Number Six shaft was than those found in the Cumberland porentered immediately behind Cumberland City tion of the Comox Basin, averaging from Hall. In each case, a hoist raised and lowered a six to eight feet. cage up and down the vertical shaft to service the workings. At a later date, these two mines were Mining the Coal joined, one to act as an air shaft to the other. In order to excavate the shaft or the The mine that created Bevan was a slope tunnel used to reach the coal seams, a mine set close to the Puntledge River below its hoist powered by steam (later electricity) Comox Lake outlet and above the present pen- was used. Operating a large drum and The mines and towns of the Comox Valley stock intake. Opened in 1902, this mine was a cables, the steam engine or electric motor seam in the particular area. sufficient distance from Union and Cumberland wound the materials to the surface. The coal seams in the Cumberland mines to require its own housing for workers. The In mines 5, 6 and 8, the loaded coal cars were railway ran from Cumberland to the Number brought to daylight in the cage, while in mines 1, were often thin, leaving a space of sometimes less Seven Mine and in a loop to take in Number 2, 4, 7 and Tsable, the loaded cars were wound than three feet in which the miner had to work Eight Mine. up the sloping base of a tunnel. The same proce- lying down or on his knees. As the sandstone or shale above the coal seam Number Eight was opened for the first time dure was used once the excavations had reached in January of 1912. It closed in August of 1914, the coal seams. Track for the coal cars contin- was hard and expensive to move, the "longwall" reopened in October of 1936 and closed for ued to be extended through the coal seams as method of mining was most often used. Prior to the second time on February 6, 1952. Beside mining progressed. Eventually miles of tunnels the introduction of cutting machines, the miner this shaft mine grew another townsite known as were created, some to be filled with waste rock, lay on his side using his pick to undercut the Puntledge Townsite. others to be blocked off to encourage or reroute coal seam. Using hand drills, holes were made in the coal, explosives inserted and the explosion The coal reserves purchased from the Baynes ventilation. detonated by the fireboss. Some of the mines worked all three levels Sound Coal Mining Company went untapped by the Canadian Colliers (Dunsmuir) Ltd., until of coal, others concentrated on either seam one, To be continued 1936 when a slope was tunnelled near the Tsable two or four, depending on the condition of the

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THE CHARLES DICKENS Christmas Craft Faire happens this weekend at the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay.

Dickens has it all this weekend The Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire is the first major craft fair in the Comox Valley each autumn. This successful Faire in its 19th year has become a tradition in the Valley as shoppers have the opportunity to do their Christmas shopping early in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere filled with the sights and smells of Christmas. The Faire offers two floors of outstanding arts and crafts. Organizers have lined up an exceptional variety of quality, handcrafted gifts made by over 60 well-known artists and crafters. As well as many soughtafter favourite crafters and artisans who have been with the show in previous years, shoppers will discover 20 newcomers this year. For that nature lover on your list, be sure to check out the fine selection of Comox Valley scenery photography, cards, and calendars from award-winning photographers. There will be artists with their artwork and mixed media. Bobbie Momsen with her feather paintings and featured artist Jennifer Scott can be found upstairs. Gwen Monnet with her children’s art is in the lower lobby. Also expect to see a great variety of wood including intarsia from A Crafty Couple, cedar furniture from Bloomfield Flats, crib boards from Riddle Woodworking and painted wooden ornaments from Chris Kupiak. The show will feature a range of different beauty and bath products, soaps, lotions and organic essential oils, bath minerals and gifts of relaxation. Back again this year is the popular Schoolhouse Quilters Guild with exquisite quilted items. New this year is the group Eclectic Fibers, weavers and

spinners on the stage upstairs. Also on the stage is last year’s featured artist Steve Williamson, a local award-winning wildlife photographer. And whether you are shopping for children or an avid toy collector, look forward to the selection of novelty toy art, Santas, and puppets from Give a Little Giggle, and beautiful teddy bears from Dianne’s Crafts. There will be a beautiful selection of handcrafted jewelry. For the avid cook, there will be cranberry preserves, condiments and sauces produced locally by Cranberry Mama, flavoured vinegars, chutneys, spices and Artisan Focaccia from Fabulous Focaccia, jams, jellies, gourmet specialty foods, teas from Wild Harvest Native Teas and British desserts from Island Highlander and handmade chocolates and truffles from Dark Side Chocolates and for that sweet tooth, handmade fudge from Garibaldi Fudge Company. On Friday, members of the Co-Val Choristers will sell tickets to

their production of Les Miserables. You can find them in the Evergreen Seniors’ Lounge from 3 to 8 p.m. At the Faire this year, YANA (You Are Not Alone) will be there with their Christmas crackers for sale. YANA volunteers will be in the Evergreen Seniors’ Lounge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 to 4 on Sunday.

The Faire is open this Friday from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, phone 250-3399891, e-mail dickens. faire@gmail.com or visit www.dickenschristmascraftfair. com. — Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire

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Rotarians consider train station next MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO protesters last month were not restricted to humans in the Comox Valley. PHOTO BY GORDON ROSS

Food focus at GE forum Do you want to live a healthy life? Are you concerned about your food? Come and learn about how current farming practices, genetically engineered (GE) foods and the related increased use of herbicides may be affecting your health and our planet. GE Watch Comox Valley is hosting an important forum called Your Health and Generically Engineered Foods on Nov. 14 at the Filberg Centre in Courtenay starting at 7 p.m. Speakers include Dr. Thierry Vrain, a former director of research with Agriculture Canada. Dr. Vrain is now an organic farmer and GE-free activist in the Comox Valley. He will share the reasons why he has changed his thinking about GE crops. Also speaking is Jan Slomp, a dairy farmer from Alberta, and member of the National Farmers Union, who will focus on sustainable agriculture through soil improvement and animal health. He was involved in the movement to ban the use of bovine growth hormone in the dairy industry in Canada in 1999. The third presenter is Colin Palmer, the chair of the Powell River Regional District. Palmer was instrumental in getting the First GE Free Crop Zone in Canada for Powell River in 2004. While the GE corn currently being grown in the Comox Valley is only used as animal feed, primarily to dairy cows, much of the food purchased from mainstream food manufacturers contains GE products. All are invited to attend, and learn about the food revolution that is sweeping

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The Courtenay Rotary Club is on track for the next phase of the Rotary Trail project, an initiative that has been building the recreational walking trail adjacent to the railway tracks. “Restoration of the Courtenay train station is a significant extension of this project,” says Courtenay Rotarian Art Meyers, who is overseeing the project. “The $30,000 donation from our club is being supplemented by local businesses with donated building materials, equipment and labour, which help to keep the costs down.” “Meetings between the Island Corridor Foundation, Rotary Club of Courtenay, Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise, and the Courtenay Heritage Commission have already taken place to get the initial work

underway,” says building project manager Rod Hunter, also a member of the Courtenay Rotary Club. “The first stage of the building project is to restore the roof to ensure that the building is dry for the winter and ready for further renovations.” In preparation for roof work, the upper gable area has been power washed, scraped and painted and new fascia board, gutters and downspouts are ready to be installed. A new metal shake roof will be added which will see the building ready for winter and further renovations. The timeline for completion of the project will depend on the decisions reached by the design and implementation committee, which will determine the direction and schedule for the

remaining renovations. The Courtenay train station, off Cumberland Road, was recognized as a heritage site in 2002. In its day, the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway delivered passengers, mail, equipment and livestock to the area, and

although another train station was intended for Campbell River, the Courtenay station remained the last stop for northbound travel by rail. The long-range plan is to return the building to its former glory to commemorate the

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FEDERAL NDP LEADER Jack Layton (second from right) visited the Comox Valley often. Here, he is seen with friend Catherine Bell (fourth from left) and her staff at the Zocalo Café. Below is the cover of a book that will be unveiled Saturday at the Zocalo.

Layton book launching here This Saturday, Brad Lavigne will launch his personal and revelatory book Building the Orange Wave: The Inside Story Behind the Historic Rise of Jack Layton and the NDP. His cross-Canada tour comes to Courtenay’s Zocalo Café at 2:30 p.m. Building the Orange Wave is a true insider’s account of Jack Layton and the NDP’s rise to success. Lavigne was not just the campaign manager of the New Democratic Party’s 2011 breakthrough election campaign that took Jack Layton from last place to Official Opposition — he was a key architect throughout the decade leading to Layton’s ultimate success. This is the definitive account of Layton’s ascent to leader of the Official Opposition and the realignment in Canadian politics. Lavigne was the only one with Layton every step of the way — from helping get him elected party leader in 2002 to serving as an honourary pall bearer at his state funeral in 2011. With Jack Layton’s widow Olivia Chow providing an introduction, Lavigne had unparalleled access to other key players, including Layton’s son Mike Layton, Leader of the Opposition Tom Mulcair, former NDP Leader Ed Broadbent, former campaign manager Brian Topp, Paul Martin’s former chief of staff Tim Murphy, and Stephen Harper’s former director of communications Kory Teneycke. With colour and depth that only an insider can provide, Lavigne reveals details about how Layton’s team managed some of their biggest crises: Layton’s political mis-

steps, embarrassing candidates, the cancer diagnoses, and the massage parlour bombshell on the eve of the 2011 vote. Jack Layton’s legacy, both political and personal, continues to resonate with Canadians of different political stripes. Beyond Canadian political observers and students of political science, this book will speak to a wide audience who want to know what goes on behind closed doors. Peter Mansbridge of CBC news calls The Orange Wave “fascinating reading.” Meet the author and find out for yourself this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Zocalo. — Zocalo Café

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The fledgling Comox Valley Humanists group will hold its first annual general meeting this Saturday. The CVH meet at 10 a.m. upstairs in the Driftwood Mall Quality Foods — turn right at the top of the stairs in QF’s A Step Above, carry on through the shop to the meeting room at the east end. The CV Humanists have been holding regular lively meetings over the past year, discussing and learning about a wide range of issues including politics, GMOs, media, religion, and spirituality, all from a humanist perspective. Members from Campbell River, the Comox Valley and Qualicum are looking forward to the AGM as an opportunity to shape the direction of the group. Will it continue as a discussion and social group, assume a more active role in the community, or take on a new form? For more information, visit cvhumanist. org. — Comox Valley Humanists

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COL. JIM BENNINGER, commander of 19 Wing Comox, along with staff from the Comox Military Family Resource Centre and members of 19 Wing’s Construction Engineering Section, give Muchalat Construction a hand in “turning the sod” to begin construction of the new Kinnikinnik building for the Comox Military Family Resource Centre Childcare Facility. PHOTO BY CPL. JENNIFER CHIASSON/19 WING IMAGING

Child-care centre for CFB Comox With the turn of a shovel, ground was broken recently on the new Comox Military Family Resource Centre child-care facility. The new building for the Kinnikinnik Childcare centre will replace the former facility at the corner of Military Row and Ryan Road. “The new child-care centre will be a major upgrade compared to our old facility,” said Mike Spooner, executive director of the Comox Military Family Resource Centre. “Its location offers improved access for family members and will centralize the childcare and family programs that the MFRC offers.” The new building’s design will enable the facility to bring all of the child-care programs under one roof. It is being built adjacent to the 19 Wing Fitness and Community Centre and the 19 Wing Family Centre, near the entrance to the Wallace Gardens residential complex. “In April 2013 we explored options for updating Kinnikinnik and developed the idea of creating a modern space that would serve as a suitable location for childcare at 19 Wing,” said Col. Jim Benninger, 19 Wing commander. “We decided to construct an entirely new facility.

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This building will have 594 square metres of interior space and will consolidate Kinnikinnik’s Early Learning and Infant/Toddler Programs.” Construction of the new facility is planned to be completed by April, and programs will be relocated shortly after that. While the construction is ongoing, access to parking at the 19 Wing Family

Centre and the parking lot to the rear of the Fitness and Community Centre will be via Oceanspray Road. The Comox Military Family Resource Centre is a not-for-profit society that offers a wide range of programs including Infant/Toddler Daycare, Early Learning Programs in English and French, before and after-school care, summer camps

and much more. Kinnikinnik programs are open to both military and civilian families in the local community with children from infancy to 12 years old. The Department of National Defence (DND) holds a large number of properties all across the country to support the Canadian Armed Forces. — 19 Wing Comox

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The Canadian choice: compact

cars and compact SUVs

2014 Jeep Cherokee

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Toyota believes this new Corolla can take the overall sales crown away from the Honda Civic. Zack Spencer

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2014 Mazda3 The compact car segment in Canada is the biggest by far, with over 20 per cent of all vehicles sold. So, the introduction of the Mazda3 is important because it is currently the fourth best seller in this class. The outgoing car was already one of the best handling cars and now with a lighter and sexier looking body, this new car is both eye catching and solid on the road. The base engine is a 2.0L 4-cylinder with 155hp, thanks to direct injection. The larger 2.5L engine puts out a healthy 184hp. It is the interior buyers will care most about, and the Mazda3 is a nice surprise. Starting at $15,995 and running up to $29,895, there is a Mazda3 for all budgets.

2014 Toyota Corolla Continuing with the compact car theme, the Toyota Corolla is the third best selling car in Canada but Toyota believes this new model can take the overall sales crown away from the Honda Civic. This new 2014 model is made, and partly designed, right here in Canada with our needs in mind. The Corolla now has a longer wheelbase for amazing interior space, especially in the back

will be a new turbocharged 1.8L engine with 170hp but don’t worry the TDI diesel is carried over. The sportier GTI trim is fantastic, with an estimated 225hp, in the Canadian Model, thanks to a new 2.0L turbo engine. The interior materials used inside are almost Audi quality.

seat. The dash is wide and flat for ample room and covered in nice looking materials. Powering the 2014 Corolla is the same 132hp 1.8L engine from the last model, with one exception. The LE Eco model has a modified valve system to

The Cherokee is back and it looks nothing like the boxy truck of old. In fact, this new, small SUV is based on the same Alfa Romeo platform used in the Dodge Dart. It is smooth and quiet and a pleasure to drive. The Cherokee is also the first vehicle in the world to be equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The base engine is a 2.4L 4-cylinder with 184hp or the optional 3.2L V6 with 271hp, for just $1,300 more, offering good value.

2014 Nissan Rogue You might notice a trend with my 2014 model choices are all compact cars or compact SUVs. This is

2014 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4: MSRP: $42,350.§

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So many cars to choose from, so few words available in this tight space! Yes, I know that’s the complaint of every writer but we truly do have a lot of choice today. And the quality of vehicles is so much higher than it ever was so there is much to celebrate. In the run-up to 2014, I will be testing a lot of what’s new and improved. Today, I’ll just offer you five models to consider adding to your shopping list.

THE 2014s ARE HERE

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2014 Jeep Cherokee improve fuel economy and pump the power to 140hp. The biggest change is the introduction of a continuously variable transmission for a greater range of gears, improved economy, and a smooth drive.

2014 Volkswagen Golf This new Golf will be made in Mexico along side the Beetle and Jetta sedan and will go on sale in the spring of 2014. It is wider and longer than the last Golf but also significantly lighter and safer. The base engine

the direction Canadians are heading when it comes to buying a new vehicle. With this in mind Nissan has an all-new Rogue compact SUV with enough room inside for three rows of seats and room for 7-passengers. Under the hood is a 2.5L 4-cylinder used in other Nissan products and is matched to a new continually variable transmission. The interior is very well executed, with a dash that looks similar to the bigger Pathfinder. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, », ‡, § The 2014s Are Here Ram Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after November 1, 2013. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,595–$1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. •$19,998 Purchase Price applies to 2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab ST (24A) only and includes $7,000. *$7,000 in Consumer Cash Discounts is available on new 2014 Ram 1500 models (excluding Reg Cab). See your dealer for complete details. »$1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash is available to qualified customers on the retail purchase/lease of any 2013/2014 Ram 2500/3500 models (excluding Cab & Chassis models) and 2014 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg Cab models) and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram pickup truck or any other manufacturer’s pickup truck. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before November 1, 2013. Proof of ownership/lease agreement will be required. Additional eligible customers include licensed tradesmen and those working towards Skilled Trade certification. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ‡4.29% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 with a Purchase Price of $26,888 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discount) financed at 4.29% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $153 with a cost of borrowing of $4,899 and a total obligation of $31,787. §2014 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash and Bonus Cash Discounts: $42,350. ≠Based on Automotive News classification and 2014 Ram 1500 3.6 L V6 4x2 and 8-speed transmission. 11.4 L/100 km (25 MPG) City and 7.8 L/100 km (36 MPG) Highway. Based on 2014 EnerGuide fuel consumption guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for complete EnerGuide information. ±Bestselling based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. 2013 CY new vehicle registrations for retail sales of large Heavy Duty/Super Duty≈ pickups. ≈Heavy Duty/Super Duty vehicles include: 2500/3500 Series Ram Trucks, 2500 and 3500 Series for GMC and Chevrolet Trucks, F250/F350 and F450 series for Ford Trucks. ¥Based on longevity of entire Ram large pickup segment compared to all competitive large pickups on the road since 1988. Longevity based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. Canadian Vehicles in Operation data as of November 1, 2013 for model years 1988-2013 for all large pickups sold and available in Canada over the last 25 years. ❖Real Deals. Real Time. Use your mobile device to build and price any model. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual with an annual finance rate of 0% for 96 months. Bi-weekly payments are $79. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,550. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual for $16,499 (includes $1,000 in price adjustments) at 0% per annum equals $79 bi-weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $16,499. Cash price is $16,499. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,550. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ʈFuel consumption for 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/ Sonata SE Auto (HWY 5.6L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM)/Santa Fe Sport Sport 2.0T Limited AWD Auto (HWY 8.4L/100KM, City 11.0L/100KM) are based on Energuide. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ʕPrice of models shown: 2013 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD/Sonata Limited/ Elantra Limited are $40,259/$30,649/$24,849. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,760/$1,650/$1,550. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $10,000/$3,500/$5,250/$1,000 available on 2013 Genesis 5.0L GDI R-Spec (on cash purchases only)/Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD (on cash purchases only)/ Sonata SE Auto (on cash purchases only)/ Elantra L 6-Speed Manual. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ʆGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). †ΩʕOffers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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Five fun and sporty cars at the right price

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A few pocket rockets available on the market might not compete for the top power specs, but can certainly get the party started.

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Alexandra Straub

A vehicle doesn’t have to be exorbitantly expensive, have mega horsepower or a fancy Italian badge on it to be fun to drive. In fact, a lot of people seem to agree with that statement too since there are a few pocket rockets available on the market that might not compete for the top power specs, but can certainly get the party started.

Ford Fiesta ST $24,499 If its exterior colour, say the one clad in Green Envy, doesn’t catch your eye, perhaps its exhaust note will. When you rev the 1.6L, 4-cylinder, turbocharged, EcoBoost engine of the Fiesta ST, you’ll probably

2014 Kia Soul turn your head. Yes, it’s a subcompact but it doesn’t feel like it when you’re working through the gears of the 6-speed manual transmission. Ford’s newest mini powerhouse comes with a whopping 197 horsepower and 202 lb-ft of torque. It’s the same engine paired with the Focus ST, but in a smaller package. If its sport infused suspension, gearbox, phenomenal handling and host of creature comforts sound good to you, it’s even better to drive. You just might make your friends green with envy because you’re having so much fun behind the wheel.

Mazda3 Sport starts at $15,995 For the 2014 model year, Mazda completely overhauls their number-one sell-

ing sedan and hatchback: the 3. Expect more mature (but not dated) styling, a driver-focussed cabin and a host of technological gadgetry that makes staying “connected” behind the wheel more user friendly. Of course, without trying to take away focus from the act of driving. Among its tweaked features, you’ll find brand new interior and exterior styling along with the implementation of their high compression ratio engines, better known as SKYACTIV. Two engines and transmissions are offered. There’s the 2.0L, 4-cylinder SKYACTIV engine with a 6-speed manual transmission or an available 6-speed automatic transmission- available on either the base GX or mid-grade GS models. It produces 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque. Then there’s a 2.5L, 4-cylinder SKYACTIV engine for the GT trim, which only comes with a 6-speed automatic. It generates a healthy 184 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. Either is a treat to drive with excellent urban or extra urban characteristics.

New styling on the inside and out makes it more desirable to the eyes. It’s still not as exciting as most of its competitors but the 1.8L, 4-cyinder does a bang up job of delivering 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. The cabin is quiet and I’ll hand it to Toyota for matching it with a CVT transmission that is just fabulous.

Kia Soul starts at $16,995 Kia’s box-mobile continues to deliver strong sales

despite angularly-shaped vehicles becoming a trend of the past. Why? Because it has personality. Describing it in one word, I’d say it’s funky. And now, the all-new Soul is built on a bigger platform, increasing legroom up front and in the rear. It’s Docket: 115 Thorncliffe Park Drive also quieter Toronto Ontarioon the road Client: M4H 1M1 when revving its 1.6L, 4-cylJob Name: Tel 416•696•2853 inder engine. There’s also Production Contact: a 2.0L 4-cylinder available with 164 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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2014 Fiat 500Lstarts at $19,995 For Fiat fans, if the 500 was too small, here’s your answer: the 500L. The longer wheelbase cutie is more practical than the pint-sized version and has more room. And two more doors! Powering it is a 1.4L, 4-cylinder, MultiAir turbo engine that pumps out 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Since it’s a bigger car, it feels bigger to drive. But visibility isn’t compromised and there are a couple of great gearboxes to choose from: a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed Euro Twin Clutch automatic transmission.

Toyota\ Corollastarts at $15,995 No, you’re not reading that wrong. I did include the 2014 Toyota Corolla on my list. Yes, it’s like automotive bread and butter; you always know what you’re getting and it’s very predictable. But with a complete overhaul for 2014, you could say the Japanese manufacturer has added some jam on top to make it sweeter.

2014 MAZDA3 Sedan GX Starting from

17,690*

GT Sport model shown

Get ready for a totally exhilarating drive with the completely re-engineered and re-designed 2014 MAZDA 3. With bold KODO design and the full suite of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, it’s one of the most stylish and innovative vehicles on the road today. It also comes loaded with advanced features like our i-ELOOP Regenerative Braking System, Lane Departure Warning System and Blind Spot Monitoring System with Rear Cross Trafﬁc Alert. And with MAZDA CONNECT Infotainment, it even keeps you seamlessly connected to your social networks. Experience it all at your local Mazda dealer today.

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*Take an 8 bi-weekly payment holiday only applicable to purchase finance offers with terms of up to 84 months on all new 2013 and 2014 Nissan models (excluding NV, NV200, and GT-R) when purchased and delivered between Nov. 1 - Dec. 2, 2013. Leases are excluded from program. Offers available only through Nissan Canada Finance on approved credit. Offers only available on special low rate finance contracts, and does not apply to Nissan Canada Finance standard rate programs. May not be combined with cash purchase offers. Bi-weekly payments deferred for 120 days. Contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charge (if any) will not accrue during the first 106 days of the contract. After the 106 days, interest (if any) starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal and interest (if any) bi-weekly over the term of the contract but not until 120 days after the contract date. First time buyers are not eligible for the program. ≠Finance offers are now available on new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission. Selling Price is $13,165/$15,415/$25,728 financed at 0.9%/0%/0% APR equals 182/182/182 bi-weekly of $69/$79/$128 for an 84/84/84 month term. $999/$999/$2,500 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $392/$0/$0 for a total obligation of $13,557/$15,415/$25,728. $1,250/$500 NCF Finance Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00/B5RG14 AE00)/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA0/C4LG53 BK00), manual transmission on finance purchases through subvented loan contracts only through Nissan Canada Finance. $500/$500 dealer participation included and available only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission. This offer is only available on finance offers of an 84 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ‡13,000 cash discount is valid on all 2013 Titan models/ ‡$5,000 Cash Purchaser’s Discount is based on non-stackable trading dollars and is applicable to all 2013 Nissan Rogue models except 2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission. The $5,000 cash purchaser’s discounts is only available on the cash purchase of select new 2013 Rogue models (excluding the W6RG13 AA00 trim model) when registered and delivered between Nov 1 – Dec 2, 2013. The cash discount is only available on the cash purchase, and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. X $13,165/$15,415/$25,728 Selling Price for a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission. $1,250/$500 NCF Finance Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00/B5RG14 AE00)/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00/C4LG53 BK00), manual transmission on finance purchases through subvented loan contracts only through NCF. $500/$500 dealer participation included in advertised selling price and available only on 2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission. V Models shown $20,585/$21,515/$36,148 Selling Price for a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S SL (B5TG14 NA00), Xtronic CVT® transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 SR (C4RG13 RT00), CVT transmission/2013 Rogue SL AWD (Y6TG13 AA00), CVT transmission. *≠‡XVFreight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,695/$1,750), certain fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Finance and lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between Nov.1-Dec. 2, 2013. †Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) Entry Level Segmentation. MY14 Versa Note v. MY13/14 competitors. ∞Fuel economy from competitive intermediate/compact 2013 internal combustion engine models sourced from Autodata on 13-12-2012. Hybrids and diesels excluded. 2013 Altima fuel economy tested by Nissan Motor Company Limited. Altima: 2.5L engine (7.4L/100 KM CITY/5.0L/100 KM HWY), 3.5L (9.3L/100 KM CITY/6.4L/100 KM HWY). 3.5L shown. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison purposes only. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2013 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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On Nov. 12, Courtenay will join dozens of communities worldwide to screen Gold Fever, an “eye-opening and inspiring” documentary about the impact of mining giant Goldcorp Inc. on a remote Guatemalan village. The screening, presented by Comox Valley Amnesty International and World Community, will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College in Cour-

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Winner of the Rigoberta Menchú Grand Prix at the 2013 Montreal First Peoples Festival, Gold Fever is a hardhitting documentary about three women resisting a transnational gold mine in their community. For more information, phone 250-337-5412. See the film trailer at www.goldfevermovie. com. — Comox Valley Amnesty International

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UNITY COMOX VALLEY collected $510 for the Care-A-Van program for the homeless. The donations were made at Unity’s annual Interfaith Celebration of Peace where people from several faith communities and local agencies committed to peace.

THE IODE DONATED $1,500 so St. Joseph’s Hospital could purchase a muscle stimulator. L-R: IODE Laura Gordon Chapter’s Karen Kenny, Louisa Horler treasurer, Lyne LHeureux rehabilitation coordinator St. Joseph’s Hospital, Noreen Gullacher bingo chairperson IODE and Patti Fletcher president St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation.

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THE RYAN ROAD branch of Coastal Community Credit Union hosted a fundraiser for the CV Therapeutic Riding Society, raising $510. Coastal ‘s AVP of Retail Services South Dell Thomson is seen on Licorice the horse.

Mark submissions to the attention of Earle Couper and be sure to include a contact name and phone number. Due to the volume of submissions, photo prints cannot be mailed back. Please pick them up within two weeks of publication. We cannot guarantee their return.

COURTENAY STAPLES RAISED $4,297.80 for school supplies for kids in need in the Comox Valley School District. L-R: School district director of elementary instruction Allan Douglas, Staples employee Anne Bodnar, school board trustee Janice Caton and Courtenay Staples manager Arnie Harnden.

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ROTARY CLUB OF Comox president Victor Anasimiv presents Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue a cheque for $5,000.

THE TOTEM RIDERS 34th annual Teddy Bear Ride raised $4,700 for the maternal child unit at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. Event chair Ron Fortin presents the cheque to Lynn Dashkewytch of St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation.

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START YOUR DEGREE, DEVELOP NEW INTERESTS Explore a wide range of university transfer, business, or upgrading courses this winter. HEALTH IN TODAY’S WORLD (EXW-140) Explore all aspects of wellness and health maintenance in this practical course. Study how changes in your physical, emotional, social, mental, spiritual, occupational and environmental health affect your total health.

Gain skills to save lives and minimize the impact of injuries with NIC’s Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder course (AET-020) this December. Find more about all of NIC’s First Aid courses at www.nic.bc.ca/programs/first_aid. CCC

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NIC’s Health Care Assistant program ready to begin on Hornby or Denman

Additional funding will soon be available for North Island College’s Health Care Assistant program on Hornby or Denman Islands this November.

private homes, and health agencies, such as the HDCHCS, one of Hornby and Denman’s largest employers. In 2011, the society developed the Age Friendly Report, identifying the needs of local seniors who make up 30 per cent of the islands’ population.

Executive Director Lori Nawrot approached NIC’s Dean of Health and Human Services Dr. Jocelyne Van Neste-Kenny after studying local seniors’ and staffing needs.

Working with its partners, the Hornby Denman Community Health Care Society (HDCHCS) has approved $500 to $1,000 for students in financial need. Eligible students should contact the “Many staff indicated they will be society for details. reducing their hours or retiring in the NIC’s seven-month program, set to next five years,” said Nawrot. “We were begin Nov. 19, is tailored to residents listening to them and looking at the who want to qualify for an in-demand growing number of seniors needing career without leaving the islands. our services at the same time. It was a “I jumped at the chance,” said student pretty clear message.” Leah Schiml. “It’s a great opportunity The society also realized many younger for smaller communities of Hornby residents wanted further education and Denman to take advantage of a but only one of 30 potential students program coming to us. I wanted to could afford to leave jobs and families support that.” to commute to NIC’s Comox Valley Graduates work in care facilities,

campus in Courtenay.

Instead, the society and NIC are working with $93,500 from the Ministry of Advanced Education to bring instructors to the islands four days a week, allowing students to be eligible for student loans.

Previous experience is not required to enter the program. The college has extended the deadline for some of the program’s first aid and safety prerequisites, normally required by the first day of class. The program reflects NIC’s commitment to North Island communities as it works with its partners to address local employment needs. “North Island College is pleased to bring its program to students on Hornby and Denman,” said Dr. Van Neste-Kenny. “Their skills and qualifications will serve island residents well for many years to come.” Find out more: Contact Kim at 250-334-5048 kim.willis@nic.bc.ca

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

INVESTING IN THE NEXT BUSINESS LEADERS Dale Pateman knows North Island College’s business programs. His accounting firm Pateman & Company has hired seven NIC business students and graduates. “I’m about the only one here that didn’t go to NIC,” he jokes. “There’s something special about community college graduates. Maybe its the size of the classes or quality

of teaching but they’re always ready to learn and ask questions. I’m so impressed with their critical thinking skills.”

their skills over one, two, or four years and specialize in everything from accounting to global business management.

Pateman has hired accounting students in both the Bachelor of Business Administration degree and two-year diploma programs.

This year, the college is establishing its first internship program, connecting more local businesses with North Island College students.

NIC business students choose from single business courses or focus

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MARKETING PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES (BUS 162) Develop your marketing skills as they relates to public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Learn to create the right marketing strategy and mix for your business. INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE: POETRY & DRAMA (ENG-121) Examine thematic patterns, style, comedy, and tragedy of 20th century literature as you learn to analyze and write about poetry and drama this first-year course. CANADIAN POLITICS (POL-119) Study federal and provincial political cultures and ideologies and discuss political socialization and participation; political parties; the electoral process; leadership issues; interest groups and the role of mass media in Canada. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY II (GEO-112) Explore urban and economic geography, while you examine the concepts used to analyze patterns recognized in the distribution and structures of economic activities and urban settlements. HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH, MATH, AND SCIENCE Upgrade your high school English, math, and science tuition free for entry into business, university studies, trades, and health careers next fall. You pay only for books and supplies. Choose from flexible, independent study with instructor support or classroom learning. More courses available at www.nic.bc.ca/programs

EVENTS & KEY DATES Nov The Sustainability of Public Health Care 6 Join Canadian health analyst Dr. Michael Rachlis, as

he outlines the case for modern medicare. Stan Hagen Theatre, Comox Valley campus, 7 pm

Nov The Act of Killing 13 Join us for a free screening of The Act of Killing,

a documentary leading to NIC’s Spring 2014 course series: The Institute of War and Peace. Stan Hagen Theatre, Comox Valley campus, 7:30 pm

Nov Landscape Horticulture Information Session 14 Learn about the Island’s only Level 1 landscape

horticulture apprenticeship training in a free information session. Pre-registration required. Comox Valley campus, 6:30 pm

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Valley for my entire childhood (1993 to 2006). I always look back at my life, growing up, and going through school in the Valley and realize it is exactly why I am so into the outdoors and adventure now! What an amazing place! What an inspirational place! Mountains, rivers, beaches, you name it! Recently I started a team called Miles of Smiles Adventures with two friends from Britain. We will drive a rickshaw across the entire country of India in 14 days this January 2014, delivering Smile Packages and raising money for charity! I just thought maybe you would be interested in sharing this adventure? or helping us spread a little happiness! Check out our website at www.milesofsmilesad.com and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ MilesofSmilesAdventures.

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water-metered Comox residents who have become informed and educated about water use. Fifty-one per cent of Comox customers consumed more than 49 cubic metre (m3) in July. After fixing leaks and becoming more aware of their consumption, only 4.5 per cent of customers consumed over 49 m3 (considered excessive) in September. “What gets measured gets done” — water meters work, but many will choose to pay for irrigating their green space. Water cost should not be subsidized by flat rates, nor should they be a “cash cow” by metering.

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in for a long time. I would like to make a comment about the exercise equipment installed at Anderton Park (I believe it was over a year ago). I live in this area and I’m either at the park or passing by every day, sometimes more than once a day, and have never seen anyone really using this equipment, other than kids playing on it. A few adults try them out but I don’t think anyone really uses them to the extent they were installed for. To me it’s a waste of the taxpayers’ money! I think a waterpark for the kids would

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news story showing that an Environment Canada study states that cats are Canada’s biggest bird killers. There was a time when dogs were allowed to roam free but that is no longer the case. The time has come for the same rule to apply to cats. It is my understanding that there are bylaws in place for every other pet to be kept in their own yard, dogs, chickens, goats, you name it. Why should cats be any different? Please, could we have a bylaw requiring cat owners to keep their cats in their own yards?

SINCERE THANKS FROM The Salvation Army to the patrons of Quality Foods for donating food items to our emergency food pantry. You can be assured that these contributions are distributed responsibly to those in honest need.

THE MERVILLE GRANDMOTHERS wish to express our heartfelt

thanks to this community for supporting our recent fabric sale. All proceeds of the sale, $3,600, will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support grandmothers in Africa who are raising their orphaned grandchildren. This event would not have been possible without all those who generously donated fabric, the Potters’ Place that accepted donations, the local newspapers promoting the event, and the many people who came to the sale. Thanks also to Gordon Sherriff for the donation of two solar clothes dryers and to World Community for coffee, to our friends who helped sort fabric and assisted with the sale at St. George’s United Church. If you missed the sale, you may still find great bargains on some of this fabric at Too Good To Be Threw Thrift Shop.

I AM WRITING to express my con-

cern regarding cats left out to roam free in our neighbourhoods. We can no longer eat the berries and herbs we grow in our fenced in backyard as I have seen a neighbour’s cat lift his leg and spray our blueberry bush. We like to garden and frequently we find cat poop in our flowerbeds. My husband had to change our nicely landscaped front yard as he had included a patch of sand that the cats quickly found and used as a kitty litter box. They also are a noise problem, especially during the night. Many times my husband has been out in the middle of the night, chasing cats out of our fenced in backyard as they are yowling right under our bedroom window. The worst part is that they kill our native birds. We very much enjoy watching the birds that visit our backyard. On more than one occasion we have found little piles of bird feathers indicating that a cat has killed another one. We’d like to put up a bird feeder in our fenced in backyard but we certainly wouldn’t enjoy watching the cats torture and kill our cute little birds. There was recently a television

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Des Larson, Alan Jossul, Iain Cameron and Nathan Senner who were kind enough to play at the Trevor Ashwell Benefit on Nov. 10 at the Little Red Church in Comox. Their generosity allowed the community to come together to help one of our own, and is inspiring to say the least! We salute you all and we urge residents to support our generous local musicians!

I FIND IT quite astounding this drive by the regional board regarding garbage collection is being pushed through without a clear direction. If, for example, there are three or say five different residences on one registered parcel of land (i.e. many farms), does that mean there will be one bill for that parcel and only one garbage can or will there be three or five bills and three or five garbage cans on pickup days? For some reason there does not seem to be any answers from the board. If they do not have answers, why would we push forward with this motion?

IN APPRECIATION OF the effort put in by a number of volunteers whose work helped make the Kiwanis Social Club’s Thanksgiving Day dinner a great success, we recognize the following people: Margaret, the poster chairperson; Kathy, who kindly purchased supplies; Flo, the chief cook; and Linda, Genny, Dan and Gail, the helpers. Their work was appreciated.

I AM WRITING to thank the kind

man for helping me last Nov. 2 in the parking lot across from Claude Bigler’s studio. I was in shock and frightened by a large, vicious dog in the back of a pickup truck next to my car when this gentleman came to my rescue. Thank you! •••

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CSR is proving its value Whatâ€™s your CSR? The business world is filled with jargon. Abbreviations and key strategies in many cases have been shortened to just a few letters. Well hereâ€™s another group of letters which is rapidly becoming one of the key areas that differentiates one business from another. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is proving its value but many companies have a hard time getting their heads around the concept and how to integrate it as part of their overall business plan. Simply defined CSR is an umbrella policy that provides a focus for the voluntary activities of a business to have a positive impact on the economic, environmental and social welfare of its employees, suppliers, customers and public at large. Like any other function of your business, it is essential to have a clear idea that is laid out in a plan that will fulfil a least a couple of goals. The first should always be to create a positive social impact. Other aspects should be to enhance the companyâ€™s brand, reputation and realistically support the bottom line. While many companies have all the right intentions of giving back to the community, many of them forget that their CSR activities should be part of the reason why they are in business. CSR should be connected to the companyâ€™s mission and act as a guide to showcase what the company stands for and will uphold in its dealings with all its customers and the communities it serves. CSR is often criticized for being a public relations buzzword or disingenuous activity that lacks substance and commitment. What businesses need to understand is that CSR can have a huge impact on not just how people see them but how their involvement with the community can help improve their ability to earn a living. Research helps to show just what impact CSR can have. In 2010 research company Penn Schoen Berland in conjunction with ad agency Burson Marstellar conducted just over 1,000 interviews with the general public. Hereâ€™s some of the key findings.

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Social responsibility by industry remains important to more than 75 per cent of consumers despite the economic downturn. Social responsibility remains a differentiator for products and brands with 55 per cent saying they are more likely to choose a product from a company that supports a cause. Some consumers are willing to pay more for products with added social benefits. Thirty-eight per cent of respondents plan to spend the same or more on products or services from socially responsible companies. Communications about social responsibility have significant impact on favorability and purchase intent. Seventy-five per cent of those who have read about a companyâ€™s social responsibility agenda on its website say it made them more likely to purchase from them in the future. When it comes to what companies should do, here are the

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BYLAW No. 215: â€œRural Comox Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw, 1998, Amendment No. 45â€? BYLAW No. 254 â€œComox Valley Zoning Bylaw, 2005, Amendment No. 56â€? BYLAW No. 276 â€œRural Comox Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw, 1998, Amendment No. 48â€? BYLAW No. 277 â€œComox Valley Zoning Bylaw, 2005, Amendment No. 57â€?

Public hearing to be held: Thursday, November 14, 2013 Location: CVRD boardroom, 550B Comox Road, Courtenay Starting at: 7:00 p.m. Bylaw No. 215 This bylaw, if adopted, would replace the existing Mt. Washington Local Area Plan, Schedule â€˜Jâ€™ to Bylaw No. 2042, being the â€œRural Comox Valley Official Community Plan, Bylaw, 1998â€? with the Mt. Washington Integrated Resort Community Plan. Project website: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/MtWashingtonIRCP. Bylaw No. 254 This bylaw, if adopted, would amend Bylaw No. 2781, being the â€œComox Valley Zoning Bylaw, 2005,â€? by rezoning a property legally described as Lot 1-A, Section 6A, Newcastle District, Plan 4761 (7581 South Island Highway) shown on the adjacent map, from country residential one (CR-1) to commercial one-1 (C-1-1).

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Copies of all the above-noted proposed bylaws and related information may be viewed at the regional district office, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from Monday, November 4, 2013 until Thursday, November 14, 2013 or at: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca. Anyone who believes the proposed bylaws will affect their interests will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Legally, the CVRD cannot consider any representations made after the close of the public hearing. If you cannot attend the public hearing, all written submissions, mailed or electronic, must be received by this office no later than 4:30 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013. Inquiries regarding Bylaw No. 254 should be directed to Kent Leontowich, rural planner. Inquiries regarding Bylaw Nos. 276 and 277 should be directed to Brian Chow, planner. Inquiries regarding Bylaw No. 215 should be directed to Ralda Leroux, policy analyst. Comox Valley Regional District, 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Tel: 250-334-6000 â€˘ Toll-free: 800-331-6007 â€˘ Fax: 250-334-8156 Email: publichearing@comoxvalleyrd.ca The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.

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

PM’s credibility suffers Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in August that he wasn’t planning to appoint any new senators in the near future. No doubt his resolve has been strengthened in recent weeks. His appointments of Pamela Wallin, Mike Duffy and Patrick Brazeau to the Senate, at least of late, have not gone well for him. Now, Harper must distance himself from the people he once recommended to an institution he’d like to do away with. He must also persuade Canadians that actions of the Office of the Prime Minister have only a tenuous connection to the prime minister himself. Harper is now claiming that former-journalists Duffy and Wallin – previously valued fundraisers for the Conservative party – and their colleague Brazeau are guilty of abusing the public purse. That’s why he’s fully behind the senate resolution to suspend the three without pay or benefits – even though many have argued such punitive suspensions violate due process. But Harper must recognize there is also a perceived gap in his own credibility. He denied, when the scandal surfaced, that he was involved in Duffy’s repayment of unjustified living expenses, but his tune has been changing as the embattled senators voice their side of the story. Now, Harper says he did tell Duffy – in front of his caucus – to repay the money claimed, although he categorically denies Duffy’s account of a private meeting between himself, Duffy and former PMO chief of staff Nigel Wright to discuss it. In response to questions about Wright’s $90,000 cheque to Duffy to cover the repayment, Harper – who previously said Wright “resigned” – now says Wright was “dismissed” for his lapse of judgment. While it’s clear the self-serving excuses of Duffy, Wallin and Brazeau have not rehabilitated them in the public eye, Harper should realize they have raised serious questions about his own credibility. It’s time for all the parties – including the prime minister – to testify under oath to get to the truth. – Black Press Record Question of the Week This week: Seventy-one per cent of respondents said they are satisfied that Comox Valley drinking water is safe. Next week: Are you glad that B.C. and Alberta premiers have reached an energy detente? Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll on the mainpage. Since Leslie Wells spent so much time in Victoria with her injured daughter Molly Burton, it’s great to see her back with a Consult a Counsellor column today.

Investments evaporated and economic activity was thwarted because people like Leonard George Ralph didn’t play fair in the Sage Hills debacle.

Garbage, recycling trouble Dear editor, After reading recent articles about the upcoming referendum on roadside garbage and recycling service, I have some concerns. According to their website, the regional district claims that they are considering this service to help in their “goal to divert 70 per cent of the region’s solid waste away from landfills.” If that is in fact the case, then why are we voting on a proposal to collect garbage weekly? I believe that most rural residents who have had to deal with their own garbage disposal for years are very aware of how much garbage they generate and what they can do to minimize that. Much more so than say the average urban family that

has always had weekly garbage pickup. My point is that if indeed the regional district wanted to reduce garbage coming into the landfill, they could make a big step forward by allocating garbage pickup once or twice a month for its residents and thereby encourage them to throw away less (not more) garbage. Then, the municipalities could follow suit and the Regional District Waste Management team would be 50 per cent closer to its goal. My family in Area B pays privately to have once a month pickup of our garbage — it costs us about $150 and we are careful about what we buy in terms of packaging and waste and we rarely have put out more than

two cans of garbage a month. We recycle, when there are recycling facilities available to us in the Valley, but that will become a bit of a chore and expense if I have to drive from my home on the far side of Comox to the landfill to do my recycling. Wasting all that gas to be “green” just doesn’t make much sense to me. As I said, I have some concerns. As a conscientious landfill user, this referendum offers me the opportunity to throw away more garbage, not less. It’s not rocket science — pick up less often and put less garbage in the landfill. Are our waste management directors Jay Luchsinger, asleep? Area B

Dear editor, I am writing in support of the referendum on garbage pickup in the regional district. Now, we pay about $300 per year for weekly pickup. Normally we have about a half a can of garbage, as we recycle as much as possible and we have a flock of chickens that compost most of our kitchen waste. We have a recycling system of totes in the basement where we sort our recyclables and take them to Courtenay Country Market every six weeks or so. We also make a trip or two a year to the dump in Cumberland to take what can’t be recycled and can’t be put in the garbage can. The convenience of having weekly pickup that includes recycling for half the cost is a no-brainer. We’ll save the trouble of sorting, storing and taking the recyclables and have more usable space in our basement as well.

I can’t believe people think nothing of spending $5 on a cup of fancy coffee, but balk at spend-

ing less than $3 a week to have John Milne, garbage pickup. Merville

Dear editor, The CVRD area directors would have had a slam dunk on the garbage/recycling referendum if they had offered the Royston rate of $115.80 with a predicted lower rate in future. Recycling is big business for BMI and big money. Rural conservers and all conservers should be rewarded for recycling. Unlike water rates, this gar-

bage rate comparison is apples with apples, and CVRD rural residents expect equitable rates with CVRD neighbours. Vote NO to the referendum and Bylaw 266 — the garbage tax. We can get a better deal. Doing the right thing should be rewarded. Phil Harrison, Comox Valley

Plan makes sense to resident Slam dunk missed

WRITE TO US Letters to the editor should be signed and include a daytime telephone number for verification. Keep ‘em short; we will edit for length. Names withheld only in exceptional circumstances. SEND LETTERS TO: Fax to: (250) 338-5568 E-mail to: letters@comoxvalleyrecord.com Website: www.comoxvalleyrecord.com Mail to: 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, B.C., V9N 2Z7

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Dear editor, On Feb. 3 at the full-house Florence Filberg Centre, I attended the 2.5-hour musical tribute to veterans entitled Memories of the War Years. A lady who came with me confessed afterwards that she could not remember the last time she had felt so moved. I can think of no greater accolade than that. The co-operate effort included members from all three Valley Legions, cadets, Len Wilkie and the Lensmen, piper, pianist, the Evergreen Club Choristers, Legion colour party, soloists, members of CFB Comox, and many, many more. In naval parlance familiar to me, my own relatively small tribute: A “Well done.” Finn Schultz-Lorentzen, Courtenay

Veterans valued

Dear editor, There is a small handful of Canadians wearing red poppies at our university here in the southern United States. Together with Canadians at home we remember those who have given their lives for our country. We remember the men and women for whom love of neighbour was greater than love of self. As the day set apart to their memory approaches again, we honour their sacrifice. We thank God for their example of service. And we resolve to emulate their selfless love. Brendon Johnson, Courtenay Editor’s note: Brendon Johnson is studying in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Help hospital, get flu shot VICTORIA — I got my influenza shot this week, paid for out of pocket since I don’t qualify for any of the higher-risk groups provided with free immunization. A reminder to take this simple health precaution came in October when a labour arbitrator ruled that it is a reasonable employment requirement for health-care workers to either get the current immunization or mask up in patient care areas. Quiet advocacy by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall has paid off. Staff, doctors, outside contractors and visitors will have to put patients first. Health-care unions pressed a grievance on behalf of members who insist they have a right to refuse immunization and increase exposure to patients. They have apparently run up the white flag. “We will be telling our members to comply with the new policy, or risk being fired,” said an overly dramatic Val Avery, president of the Health Sciences Association. HSA lawyers led the grievance, supported by the Hospital Employees’ Union and the B.C. Nurses’ Union.

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Avery said the union will continue to urge its members to take advantage of on-site flu shot clinics. That’s right, like most provincial employees, they all get immunization that is not only

match reaches 90 per cent. At the risk of stating the obvious, he notes that even 40 per cent is better than nothing. After two weeks of expert testimony, arbitrator Robert Diebolt, a retired UBC law professor, wrote as follows: “It is indisputable that influenza can be a serious, even fatal, disease. Immunization also indisputably

We will be telling our members ❝ to comply with the new policy, or risk being fired. Val Avery ❞ free but administered at work. Kendall announced the regulation last year, after finding that 40 per cent of employees in longterm care were not getting the current influenza vaccine, and the rate of immunization was declining. Their objections make no sense. Aside from the self-serving “rights” argument, they complain that the annual flu vaccine isn’t effective enough. The formula is developed by international effort to track the dominant strains that emerge as winter rolls around the world. Kendall says a poor match results in about 40 per cent immunity, and a good

provides a measure of protection to healthcare workers and I have found that their immunization reduces influenza transmission to patients. “I have also concluded that there is a real and serious patient safety issue and the policy is a helpful program to reduce patient risk.” The B.C. Centre for Disease Control calculates that if all health-care workers would get immunized, the risk to patients would be reduced nearly 50 per cent. The Ministry of Health warns: “you can spread influenza for 24 hours before you have any symptoms.” What would cause

educated health-care workers to defy common sense? A hint is provided by professional union promoter and publicist Bill Tieleman, who railed about the decision. This regulation is inspired by big bad U.S. health-care corporations that would rather impose immunization than pay for sick days, Tieleman asserts. Ah, so an infected health-care employee should wander the wards until symptoms emerge, and then go home for a few days of paid rest. What a perfectly stupid idea! Last week BCNU president Debra McPherson was warning about “chaos” at the new Surrey Memorial emergency ward, her latest of a career of media protests. The big new facility is already overflowing, and more beds and more staff are needed, stat! Perhaps if better preventive measures were taken by nurses, doctors and other staff, this chronic “chaos” would be reduced and these unions would have more credibility. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com.

Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

Anyone else for enhanced CPP? Dear editor, If your income is low, it is very difficult if not impossible to set money aside for your retirement — only those with a considerable income have the luxury of doing that. In a recent study, CIBC World Study found that nearly six million Canadians will move into retirement with inadequate retirement resources, and many of them will require major government intervention just to

survive. Investing in people, including ensuring they have a safe and secure retirement, has to be one of the three pillars of any government’s economic plan. And that is where government policy changes to encourage and support the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) need to be made. The CPP already exists, the infrastructure is there, it has a proven record of investments.

The Ontario government has gone on record as supporting an enhanced CPP to go along with private savings and registered pension plans as the three pillars of future economic security for individuals as well as government. I have asked Premier Clark and my MLA Don McRae to advocate for an enhanced CPP, joining Ontario. Will you do the same? Cliff Boldt, Courtenay

Corporate Social Responsibility … creating a legacy of goodwill Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is rising once again to the top as one of the business world’s most important components. Simply put, CSR encompasses all the voluntary activities of a business that generate a positive impact on the social fabric of its communities. The concept of giving back to the community is not something new to business owners. It is not part of an MBA program nor was it developed by an astute accounting firm. It goes back to ancient times. Platonic Academy’s philosophical dictionary defined Philanthropia as: “A state of well-educated habits stemming from love of humanity. A state of being productive … of benefit to humans.” Modern philanthropy in business or CSR, had its start from owners who had a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of people in the places where they conducted their business. They did it voluntarily with no expectation of gain. It was simply the right thing to do. Notable examples of philanthropists from the last century were Carnegie, Vanderbilt, Massey and Bronfman -- to name just a few. Wealthy people, to be sure, but today you don’t have to be a billionaire or even a millionaire to introduce the concept of corporate social responsibility to your business. Here in the Comox Valley there are a number of businesses and business organizations that have established funds to benefit local people. Administered through the Community Foundation, these funds provide businesses and their employees with a means of helping to enhance the quality of life for their fellow citizens. Presley & Partners, Swift Datoo Law Corporation, DeLuca Veale Investment Counsel, Comox Valley InsuraCentre, Meyers Norris Penny and the Comox Valley Desk Top Publishers Association are just a few business related organizations that see the value in joining together under the umbrella of the Community Foundation to help the many charitable organizations that are looking for financial support. To find out how you can implement a special fund in your company’s name that will add to your social responsibility plans, visit the Foundation’s website for contact information. A volunteer representative will be delighted to assist you as we all work towards enriching life here in the Comox Valley.

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Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (ﬂavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2012 Loblaws Inc. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

Guaranteed Lowest Prices *Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ print advertisements (i.e. flyer, newspaper). We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s print advertisement. Our major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us and are based on a number of factors which can change from time to time. Identical items are defined as same brand, item type (in the case of produce, meat and bakery), size and attributes and carried at this store location. We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this promise at any time.

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On October 7th, at a general information meeting, our people were asked: “Should we close on Remembrance Day?” The overwhelming response was “YES!” So, to recognize those who served in the cause of peace and freedom around the world over the years, and still today...

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Choir came after years of studying roots music Mission is to preserve, share rich musical traditions of African American roots music Paula Wild Record Arts

Two decades, ago Linda Tillery heard a choir singing spirituals on a television program and thought, “Wow, I really like that!” She began an in-depth exploration of African American music that resulted in a youth choir and eventually the Grammy-nominated Cultural Heritage Choir. Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir bring their high-energy blend of percussion-driven a capella sounds to the Sid Williams Theatre on Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The vocal ensemble’s mission is to preserve and share the rich musical traditions of African American roots music with its strong ties to West Africa and the Caribbean. “Researching African American music was one of the most gleeful things I’ve ever done,” says Tillery. “I went to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., corresponded with scholars, bought field recordings from the Library of Congress, watched old film footage and was fortunate enough to have two really great professors of music as mentors.” Tillery found the field recordings especially helpful and spent months listening to them. “I was totally engrossed in the subject,” she admits. “And after about five or six years I finally felt comfortable with the fact that I might know a little bit about African American roots music.” Like most roots/folk music, the survival of African American music depended on being passed on through oral traditions. “It’s amazing, all through the United States music was being shared in this way,” says Tillery. “People learned and remembered the words to songs from one state to another.”

HEARING A CHOIR sing spirituals on TV 20 years ago led Linda Tillery to create the Cultural Heritage Choir. Tillery and the choir perform Nov. 13 at the Sid Williams Theatre. Tillery experienced one aspect of this herself as a child attending church services in the California Bay Area. “I remember hearing long-metered hymns — they basically stretch words out over a long period of time,” she explains. “I always say you could wash the dishes, do the laundry and mop the floor before the first word is finished being sung. And everyone knew how to stretch out the words in the same way. “What’s fascinating is that many African American songs were originally Welsh, Irish or British hymns reconstituted by

enslaved Africans.” Tillery’s studies also exposed her to Shape Note singing where tonal sounds such as do, ra, me, fa, so are used instead of words. “My research opened up more than one world to me,” she says. “It was overwhelming and exciting to discover all these songs and song forms.” Tillery formed the Cultural Heritage Choir in 1992, noting that the group grows as their repertoire does. “Our first really important period came when one of the coproducers of the Vancouver Folk

Festival heard about us and invited us to perform,” she says. “We’ve had an ongoing relationship with Canadian festivals for nearly 14 years now. “For a long time our biggest fan base was in Western Canada,” she continues. “People there really understand what we’re all about. Some of our most memorable moments have been in B.C. and Alberta. We love performing in Canada.” On this tour, the Cultural Heritage Choir will visit the Comox Valley, Quadra and Salt Spring islands for the first

time. If their sound equals even a tiny fraction of the warmth, friendliness and enthusiasm Tillery’s voice had over the telephone, audiences are in for a very special concert. Tickets for the Comox Valley performance are available at the Sid Williams Theatre. For more information, visit www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or phone 250338-2430. Paula Wild is a published author and regular contributor to the Comox Valley Record’s arts and entertainment section. www. paulawild.ca Few products can claim a place in your heart - let alone your wardrobe – from cradle to grave.

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JOINT ART SHOW Sophia Evers-Jamieson will stage an art show with grandma Colleen Jamieson this Sunday. After creating arts and crafts for eight years, they share their work from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Blue Moon Winery at 4905 Darcy Rd. just north of Courtenay.

Artist featured at Dickens Faire This year’s Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire featured artist creates pieces that are vivid, organic and filled with colour. Jennifer Scott grew up in Maple Ridge, where her artistic ideas were nurtured from a young age. She attended Vancouver Island University, where she completed her Visual Arts Diploma. Inspired by nature and the world around her, Jennifer produces work that is imaginative and bold. For more insight into Jennifer’s collection, visit http://jennifersartwork.ca. Come see this talented artist and many more artists and crafters at the Faire. The

Dickens Faire runs Friday at the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Faire will feature daily draw prizes, tickets free with admission, including a chance to win one of five $100 Quality Foods gift certificates. Admission is $2; children get in free. The concession is in the Evergreen Seniors Lounge on the lower level. An ATM machine is on site. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/CharlesDickensCraftFaire. — Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire

THE FEATURED ARTIST for the 2013 Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire this weekend is Jennifer Scott.

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STEPHEN HARPER: THE Musical! OR How To Survive & Thrive in the Dying Days of the Empire of Oil will be presented Nov. 15 and 16 at the Little Red Church Arts Centre in Comox.

Harper story on stage A new play, written and performed by James Gordon, Canada’s own Pro Rogue, examines the current Canadian political climate through songs, rants, visuals, puppets — and a little bit of attitude. A sharp-witted, scathingly satirical, and not-too-untrue one-man show, (well, two if you count the somewhat-disturbing Harper Dummy!) is titled Stephen Harper The Musical! OR How To Survive & Thrive in the Dying Days of the Empire of Oil. Featuring 18 original songs, spoken word, hundreds of projected images, audience participation, it contains an activist’s passion to show where we are and where we can go as a nation. Gordon’s fourth fulllength musical play finally makes its way to Vancouver Island, after successful runs in his hometown of Guelph and at Hamilton’s Pearl Company Canadian Theatre Festival. The timing is right for this innovative work. So many Canadians are feeling that their voice is not being heard under the Harper Government. What can we do about this? Audiences can find out, and have a fun theatrical evening at the same time! Our prime minister is the subject of Gordon’s latest production, Nov. 15 and 16 at the Little Red Church Arts Centre in Comox at

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7:30 p.m. He also performs a 3 p.m. matinee Nov. 17 at the Denman Activity Centre, on Denman Island. Tickets are available online at http:// tinshack.ticketleap.

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Hollerado is four friends that grew up on the same street in tiny Manotick, Ont. They’ve also become one of the most loveable groups on the planet thanks to insanely catchy and energetic guitar pop, boundless creativity and a relentless DIY approach. Hollerado, which appears Nov. 15 at the Waverley Hotel, has also gained international recognition through tours of China and South America and has earned its stripes by gigging Jack White’s the Dead Weather, Weezer, The Black Lips, Girl Talk, Andrew W.K., Titus Andronicus and others. Hollerado’s songs combine the melody and energy of ‘90s Weezer and Supergrass with the irreverent wit of Stephen Malkmus and their shows that have been described as elementary school recess with beer and piñatas and acid at a house party. Their ground-breaking debut is jam-packed with crazy-catchy melodies, raging hooks and riffs that will stay with you forever. The Hollerados come

POWER PACKED AND finely crafted, Eastern Canadian pop band Hollerado is rapidly gaining international attention with their relentless and successful touring schedule. They perform Nov. 15 at the Waverley Hotel. with special guests the Zolas, whose new album, Ancient Mars, feels like an isolated summer between college semesters. Instantly nostalgic with touches of New York natives Ambulance Ltd., New York adoptee John Lennon, and the lost riffs of mid-’90’s campus radio. And Pup. They’re called PUP. They’re from Toronto. They play loud music. They’re four dudes who play punk rock. For details about the musicians, visit www.

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Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir November 15 | 7:30 PM This Grammy© nominated, percussion driven, vocal ensemble from California weaves blues, R&B, funk, and jazz together in a joyous cultural exploration of African American roots music.

that will adorn a donated tree on the Christmas Cafe Patio. will be on throughout the holiday season til January 2nd with the park open until 10pm for all to enjoy.

A swingin’ ride of show-stopping favourites, this group performs a blend of vocal and instrumental tunes that will usher audiences through more than three decades of song. Among this talented group is former Comox Valley resident Heather Burns.

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Opera at Rialto The Metropolitan Opera presents Puccini’s Tosca at the Rialto this Saturday at 10 a.m. The timeless verismo score is well-served by an exceptional cast. Patricia Racette has the title role of the jealous diva, opposite Roberto Alagna as her lover, Cavaradossi.

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THE BOOM BOOMS’ first performance on Denman Island, on Nov. 17, includes special guest the Des Larson Trio.

Lowering Boom Booms on Denman Cumberland Village Works and Lotus Eaters Films are excited to co-present the Boom Booms’ first Denman show Nov. 17 at the Denman Island Community Hall. The musical brotherhood of Vancouver-based band the Boom Booms began in B.C.’s glamorous tree-planting camps. Planting trees by day and creating and performing music by night for their treeplanting posse was a typical spring season for the childhood friends. Once the season ended, they kept the momentum going by producing their very own neighbourhood block party. The Boom Booms have built a loyal fanbase that stretches across generations. The video for their feel-good

party anthem, When the Night, reached No. 6 on the Much More Music chart in 2008. Delivered, a surreal banjo ballad that conjures up images of a jungle river baptism, garnered an award for Best Roots Song at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards in Nashville. In 2011, the Boom Booms’ debut album ¡Hot Rum! earned the indie band a spot in the Peak Performance Project, B.C.’s most prestigious contest for emerging musicians. They went on to win second place and a cash prize of $75,000, which enabled them to combine their passion for music, travel, and culture and led them to Brazil. With a camera crew on board to capture their journey, the Boom

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Booms ventured up the Amazon River. The footage was released as an online music and travel documentary called Boom Boom Brazil. The documentary explores the rich and unpredictable adventures of an up-andcoming band on tour in Brazil and raises awareness for the impact of the Belo Monte Dam. The band’s journey is punctuated by live shows, interviews with activists, jams with local

musicians, and even a cameo by the band’s idol, Manu Chao. No stranger to the Comox Valley, the band has played the Big Day Up, Big Time Out and Rock the Block as well as packing the Waverley and the Bridge Lounge in Courtenay. Special guest the Des Larson Trio will be on the Denman bill. For more about the bands, see http://theboombooms.com and http://deslarson.ca. Tickets are available at Abraxas Books, Bop

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Local author Ann Berens has created a collection of poems that reflect her search for answers about being — in all aspects of life. Ann will be at the Courtenay Library Branch this Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. to launch her new poetry collection, A Spiral of Being. With its deep insights and thoughtprovoking ideas, it is the perfect inspiration for those searching for answers to these lifelong questions. Ann believes that “being who we truly are is the key to authenticity.” Berens was born and

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Wait Less, the songs of Tom Waits performed live, with musicians, singers and dancers, comes Nov. 15 and 16 to the Denman Island Front Hall. Your waiting is over. Waits’ music is strange, risky and emotionally compelling. He is quoted as saying, “Be devoted to the unification of the diverse aspects of yourself,” which is maybe why I was so compelled to create this show. By unifying our various unique personalities, the poetry of the music can be more fully experienced. A LuLu Goes West production, this is the final show in a threepart series. A Wait on Me was produced in 1997 and toured to four Fringe festivals that year. Still Weighting, 2005, involved text, teenagers and a theatre director, and was produced for the Solocentric Festival in Calgary. Wait Less has me falling out of the window and inviting musicians and singers to join in the Tom Waits parade. Jennifer West, the musical director, is one star shining, leading us down the road of musical fluidity. Other local luminaries include, (but are not limited to): Musicians: Linda Nessel-Treen, Julian Gaul, Ray Ulovec, Oliver Heywood-Jones, Ken Hatch, Michael Rapati; Singers: Manuela Dressler, Kieran Meagher, Lucy McFaul, Jennifer West; Movers: George McFaul and Laurie Montemurro. Luminaries from afar include vertical dancers Nicole Tritter and Trina Rasmuson,

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MUSICIANS, SINGERS AND dancers will present the music of Tom Waits. PHOTO BY PETER ANDERSON

and hip-hop artist Lena McFaul. Michael Rapati is offering his constructive input, with assistance from Kieran Meagher, creating walls for the dancers to fly on. The hall itself will be configured to create a smaller venue, the sort Tom Waits himself prefers to play in. Roxanne CowlesMacPhail and Matta Schaal are painting art generated from the music and the musicians.

These pieces will be used in the performance and hung on the wall for sale during the show. To add to the atmosphere of a Tom Waits venue, adult beverages and snacks will be provided by Kaffee Klatsch Bistro. Wait Less advance tickets only are available at Abraxas Books and the Denman General Store. For more information, contact Anson at 250-650-0228.

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AVALANCHE BAR & GRILL presents House Ten85 DJs live music starting every Saturday at 9 p.m. FMI: 250331-0334 or www.georgiastraightjazz.com. BILLY D’S PUB offers music by Jilli Martini every Friday night from 8 to 11. CO-VAL CHORISTERS present Les Miserables at Old Church Theatre from Nov. 22 to Dec. 8. Tickets at Old Church box office Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: 250-334-2992 or brentanddonna@shaw.ca. COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com or 250338-6211. FLYING CANOE WEST COAST PUB has jam nights every Thursday this fall, a DJ and dance every Friday night and karaoke every Sunday, 9 p.m. 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. 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 daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: www.comoxvalleyarts.com. PEARL ELLIS GALLERY presents Comox Valley Camera Club Society Showcase 2013 Show & Sale until Nov. 17. FMI: www.pearlellisgallery. com or Facebook. POTTERS PLACE runs Light the Fire show and sale Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Courtenay, corner of Fifth and Cliffe at Potters Courtyard. FMI: 250334-4613 or www.thepottersplace.ca. WAVERLEY HOTEL jam night with Brodie Dawson and friends every Thursday. Visit www.waverleyhotel. ca. Bluegrass Brunch on Sundays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHISTLE STOP PUB house band Big Fun on stage each weekend.

Thursday, Nov. 7 SHUFFLE DEMONS at Waverley Hotel. Tickets at Bop City, Waverley, 250336-8322 and www.cumberlandvillageworks.com. BEE WOLF RAY at Zocalo Café, 6:30 p.m. FMI: www. facebook.com/bee.wolfray. music.

Friday, Nov. 8 CALVIN VOLLRATH, MARK SULLIVAN and DANIEL LAPP in Monsters of the Fiddle at Merville Hall. Tickets at Long & McQuade and Blue Heron Books in Comox. FMI: 250-339-4249. BARRACUDA (Heart tribute act) and LEGZZ (ZZ Top tribute act) at Sid Williams Theatre. FMI: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com/tickets or 250-338-2430, ext. 1.

Saturday, Nov. 9 BILLS at Denman Island Community Hall. Tickets at Denman General Store, Abraxas Books and Bop City. DOPE SODA at Bridge Lounge, 10 p.m. Tickets at Bridge and Bop City Records. TIM READMAN and JENNIE BICE at Merville house concert. FMI: 250-337-5337. ANN BERENS reads her poetry at Courtenay Library, 2 p.m. JOANNA FINCH presents Soul Circle vocal workshop at Innisfree Farm, 1 to 5 p.m. FMI: 250-792-3717 joyjobird@gmail.com. BANJO BOB AND FRIENDS at Avalanche Bar & Grill for acoustic jam, 4 to 7 p.m.

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Monday, Nov. 11 EUCALYPTUS at Studio Live in Cumberland, 8 p.m. FMI: studiolivestudio@gmail. com.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 DAN HICKS AND HIS HOT LICKS at Native Sons Hall. www.islandmusicfest.com/ tickets.

Thursday, Nov. 14 STEVE PATTERSON at Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30 p.m. FMI: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250-338-2430.

Friday, Nov. 15 LINDA TILLERY AND THE CULTURAL HERITAGE CHOIR perform at Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30 p.m. FMI: www. sidwilliamstheatre.com. HOLLERADO and the ZOLAS at Cumberland Hotel. Tickets at Bop City, Waverley, 250-336-8322 or cumberlandvillageworks.com. JAMES GORDON presents Stephen Harper: The Musical! OR How To Survive & Thrive in the Dying Days of the Empire of Oil at Little Red Church Arts Centre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at http:// tinshack.ticketleap.com, Abraxas Books, Seeds Grocery, Rewind Coffee Bar or 250-465-8867. WAIT LESS, the Music of Tom Waits, at Denman Island Community Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets at Abraxas Books and Denman General Store. FMI: Anson at 250650-0228. ANNELI DAVEY conducts writing workshop at Little Red Church, 6:30 to 9 p.m. FMI: www.annelidavey.com or 250-890-0957.

Saturday, Nov. 16 JAMES GORDON presents Stephen Harper: The Musical! OR How To Survive & Thrive in the Dying Days of the Empire of Oil at Little Red Church Arts Centre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at http:// tinshack.ticketleap.com, Abraxas Books, Seeds Grocery, Rewind Coffee Bar or 250-465-8867. WAIT LESS, the Music of Tom Waits, at Denman Island Community Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets at Abraxas Books and Denman General Store. FMI: Anson at 250650-0228. ANNELI DAVEY conducts writing workshop at Little Red Church, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FMI: www.annelidavey.com or 250-890-0957.

Sunday, Nov. 17 BOOM BOOMS and DES LARSON TRIO at Denman Island Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Abraxas Books, Bop City and online at cumberlandvillageworks. com. JAMES GORDON presents Stephen Harper: The Musical! OR How To Survive & Thrive in the Dying Days of the Empire of Oil at Denman Activity Centre, 3 p.m. Tickets at http://tinshack. ticketleap.com, Abraxas Books, Seeds Grocery, Rewind Coffee Bar or 250465-8867.

Thursday, Nov. 21 VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY SENIOR BIG BAND at Little Red Church, 7:30 p.m. FMI: www.littleredchurchcomox.com.

Friday, Nov. 22 MACHINE GUN KELLY at Comox Legion. Tickets at the bar or 250-339-2112 before Nov. 20.

Sunday, Dec. 1 SID WILLIAMS THEATRE SOCIETY screens film The Muppets Christmas Carol. FMI: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.

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Writers of all experience levels are invited to join a small circle of community Nov. 15 and 16 at the Little Red Church Healing Centre in Comox. It will be a weekend of writing, inspiration, and heart-centred awareness and expression. Participants will experience writing from the heart centre and the power that comes when we learn to get out of our own way by focusing on the heart and breath. Comox resident Anneli Davey, The Writer’s Coach, will facilitate the process of transformative writing, encouraging participants to slow down and let their inner wisdom be their guide. “As we put pen to paper, we open both our hearts and our minds. We become willing participants. In the act of writing and keeping our hand moving across the page, we meet ourselves in all of our awareness,” describes Anneli. “ We become aware of not the rainfall, but the single raindrop.” The weekend intensive is designed to help participants slow down, and take some time to reconnect to their inner voice. It happens next Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To register, or for more information, visit www.annelidavey.com. To register by phone, contact Anneli at 250-890-0957. — Anneli Davey

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‘Party mix’ at Bridge Thirsty for music that is both dangerous and danceable, refreshing as a mojito and as eyeopening as a whiskey sour? A cocktail party mix of reggae, punk rock, jazz, hip-hop, and ska? This is Dope Soda. Dope Soda formed in late 2011, a fresh concoction of six of the top jazz, rock, and Jamaican-musicinspired musicians from Vancouver Island, with membership in acts such as Current Swell, The Bananafish Dance Orchestra and the Kiltlifters. The band is

led by a three-piece horn section with roots in the highly-regarded Vancouver Island University Jazz Department, buoyed by a funky rhythm section that serves up sips of bubbling Hammonds and Wurlitzers, shots of distorted guitar, and heavy bass in your face. Dope Soda jumps back and forth between reggae jams, punkrock assaults, happy ska romps, and hip-hop throw-downs — a thirst-quencher for audiences who need good rhymes and good times. — Bridge Lounge

Forbidden Jazz returns pet. • No stranger to the local music scene, Masri draws his inspiration from classical repertoire to musical theatre to Afro-Cuban/ New Orleans, and bebop styles.

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Forbidden Jazz Trio returns to Zocalo Café for an evening performance this Friday. Comprised of Jake Masri on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals; Mike Eddy on keyboards, and Grahame Edwards on bass, they strive to reach audiences of all ages by performing a wide variety of timeless jazz standards and original compositions. Representing more than four decades of experience, their unique blend of voice, brass, and strings will weave their collective magic through two sets of entertaining music. • Eddy is a recent addition to the trio, replacing Jim Chew on guitar. Although relatively new to the valley, he has been fortunate enough to collaborate with many fantastic musicians over the past few years. • Talented multiinstrumentalist Grahame Edwards studied music at the University of British Columbia and holds a Diploma in Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. Aside from both acoustic and electric bass, Grahame also plays percussion and trum-

secrets” by the CBC. She is the creator/ director/choreographer of the critically acclaimed and Jessenominated Hard Times Hit Parade, an immersive theatrical extravaganza set in a Depression era dance marathon. The show opened to a soldout month-long run in Vancouver in 2011, and continues to tour throughout B.C. to this day. The workshop is this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is being held at the movement studio called the House of Now in downtown Courtenay at 536 Fifth St. Contact Jade de Trey to pre-register: 250-703-0842 or www. dancewithjade.ca. This event is made possible with the assistance of Made in BC (www.madeinbc. org), an organization

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If you are looking for an “out of the box” fun movement and theatre experience; look no further! The award-winning choreographer and performer Kat SingleDain of the Vancouverbased company Dusty Flower Pot Cabaret is coming to Courtenay on Nov. 10 to present a day-long workshop in clowning partnered with swing dance and contact improvisation dance. “Surprising as it may seem,” says Single-Dain, “there is a common ground among these seemingly disparate forms; impulse, awareness and joy. In this workshop, I will be combing all three of these forms. “We’ll be concentrating on basic core technique exercises of improvised partner dancing, learning swing dance basics (specifically Lindy Hop and Charleston) and playing physical games that merge the border between clown and dance. “Welcome to the place where the profound and the profane meet, where we can be seriously silly, where all forms meet in simple presence. Willingness is the only requirement; it is open to all levels, and you don’t need a partner.” Single-Dain has choreographed seven fulllength, original theatre productions, co-founding and curating the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret, named one of “Vancouver’s best-kept

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Puzzling… Fun by the Numbers: Here’s how it works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S PUZZLES

NOT NOTEWORTHY ACROSS 1 Film stars, e.g. 7 Snake-haired Gorgon 13 General who advised Augustus 20 Golfer Mark 21 Rabid fan 22 More gutsy 23 Really get into making electronic scans? 25 Embraced 26 Straitlaced 27 Grand party 28 With the result being 30 Abbas’ gp. 31 Gazed wantonly 33 Conrad Hilton with a fever? 35 Part of NCAA or AAU: Abbr. 37 Animals: Suffix 38 Like a rough, harsh voice 40 Oath reply 41 Cobbler cutter’s job? 44 — and yang 46 Raise crops 50 “Two Guys and —” 51 GI uplifter 52 Make at work 54 Wheel spokes, e.g. 55 Disoriented driver’s remark to a passenger, maybe 58 Decrease in sunburn severity? 61 Last of a tetralogy 63 Boeing plane 64 Stranded stuff in cells 65 “Too many to list” abbr. 66 Tentacles 69 Gorilla’s pre-dinner drink? 72 Bit of deceit 73 —’wester (storm type) 74 Songwriter DiFranco 75 Reactor safety org. 76 Put a backup copy on 78 Embrace old French Protestants? 82 Purebred’s genealogy 86 Vintage auto 87 Ginger treat 88 Suffx with Milan or Bern 90 Faces 91 Mythical river 92 By means of 93 Bid a Tokyo resident farewell? 96 Blood-typing letters 98 Flowers

101 —’wester (storm type) 102 Waikiki wear 103 Meekness of medics? 107 Hillocks 109 That, in León 110 Backyard pavilion 111 Raines of “The Web” 113 Vex greatly 116 Suspended ski lift cabin 118 How senior citizens address teens? 121 Old French region 122 Tijuana Brass’ Herb 123 She’s a deity of wisdom 124 Progress delayer 125 Sea serpent nickname 126 Paring tool DOWN 1 Cousins of haddocks 2 Throw off 3 To whom property lawfully passes on 4 “— Was a Lady” (1933 hit song) 5 Fiancée who’s a control freak 6 Get less firm 7 Paired up to breed 8 Blue-pencil 9 Sleep briefly 10 Mentalist Geller 11 Burglar alarm component 12 Local lingoes 13 — chili (kind of pepper) 14 Aspic ingredient 15 Like many violent films 16 ICU drips 17 Longstocking of kid lit 18 “Edward I” playwright George 19 Passion 24 Start to a bit of bad news 29 “And — off!” 32 — v. Wade 33 Ugly witch 34 Lite, in a way 35 “Lend —” (Oscarwinning Disney short) 36 Buster Brown’s bulldog 38 That boy’s 39 — about 42 Gets ready 43 Little darling 45 Ready to roll, as a car

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“Farewell” Prison brawls Chop to bits German river “— a jealous mistress” Elvis’ label Chimp’s kin Second-cen. pope Throw off In need of a meal White with Pat Sajak Fire leftovers Shake to wake Rocky’s gangster partner in cartoons Stage piece Sticky rolls Actor Seth “La Cage — Folles” Asian nation since 2002 Group of six Equip Stitching line 2011 film about boxing robots Raison d’— Actor Morales Pt. of GPS Like A, E, I, O and U Tamari, e.g. Kofi of the U.N. “— -hoo!” Colombian capital Like Qaddafi Actor Peter Painter Edgar “— Mio” Art able to “The Compleat Angler” writer Walton 1971 Jane Fonda film Shop shaper Peepers Singer of film Duncan of Obama’s cabinet Ivan or Peter Artistic touch Good times Hiatus

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Fairness crucial in any household Can you settle an argument for us? We have been married for four years and have two kids. Usually things are good between us, but we are fighting so much lately that we forget the good things. The thing we fight about most is how much work we each do for the family. We both work full time, but I start and finish my day one hour earlier than my husband. It seems that I do all the work with the kids and the house, while my husband just does his job. I work just as hard at my job as he does at his, but he thinks that he is done when he gets off work, whereas I have several more hours of work ahead of me at home. He says he pays for more things so he shouldn’t have to do as much of the work at home. At the end of the work day, I am tired, too, but must prepare and clean up from dinner, catch up on chores, get ready for the next day, and get the kids into bed. I feel frustrated and angry that my husband thinks that finishing work means he can relax. I don’t get to relax for hours after work, so it feels really unfair to me. It is really wonderful that you have good things in your marriage and that you are willing to work on bringing them back into focus. I think there are a couple of issues here —

ous power imbalance and fosters resentment, which is harmful to relationships. There are many different ways of divideslie ing the workload, so you need to find the ells one that fits for you and your family. Makthe division of labour ing a list of all tasks between you, and the to decide how to share way ‘work’ is viewed. and distribute responIf you take a step sibility is an excellent back from your lives way to make sure the and think of the bigissue is approached as ger picture, it is easier a team rather than on to view all the ‘work’ opposing sides. involved in keeping Some methods that your lives running; have worked well for other families include chore rotation, such Justifying an uneven workload as taking turns doing all various chores, or based on income creates a serious permanently assigned power imbalance and fosters chores, for example: one partner takes care resentment, which is harmful to of all the laundry while relationships. Leslie Wells the other is responsible for all daycare driving. work to earn money, the individual. While The methods of labour work to raise kids, men a still generally division you and your and work to manage earning a higher sal- partner settle on your home, and they ary than women, the should feel balanced to are all equally neces- idea that more income prevent either person sary in family life. The means not having to from feeling resentful. Running a famidea that the workday participate in child is over when your paid rearing or housework ily is hard work, so remembering to take shift ends doesn’t work is unfair. well in families. The This point is easy to a break is important, workday doesn’t end understand if you look too! Each of you need until all three types of at an example from the roughly equal periods work are complete. perspective of a single of time off, and that Balancing and fair- person; you wouldn’t can be easily achieved ly distributing the expect that your bath- through scheduling a workload is consider- room would need regular evening off for ably easier when you to be cleaned less if each parent. The sense of achievetake this broad view of your salary increased. ‘work.’ Justifying an uneven ment and teamwork The big picture view workload based on couples feel when is also useful in helping income creates a seri- working together on couples feel that things are fair when one partCOMOX VALLEY RECORD ner has no paid work, or considerably less, or they work away from home. There is more balance when both

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a common goal usually increases satisfaction and connection between partners. If you wish to ask a question of the counsellors, for a response in future columns, e-mail them at info@pacifictherapy.ca. Consult a Counsellor is provided by registered clinical counsellors Nancy Bock, Diane Davies Leslie Wells, Andrew Lochhead and SaraLynn Kang at Pacific Therapy & Consulting Inc. It appears every second Thursday in the Record.

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Rebirth sparks remembrance for this gardener November is the month of remembering those who have fought for our freedom. 2013 is the Year of the Korean Veteran. Many families have been directly impacted by war...both historic and recent conflicts. My dad and his two brothers enlisted in the RCAF during the Second World War. One brother trained fighter pilots. The other brother flew Spitfires. He was shot down in 1943. Grounded due to hearing loss in one ear, Dad remained in England until the end of the war. In my mom’s family...her uncle was rescued after his naval ship was sunk. Another

uncle was part of the Dieppe Raid. Then there is the family connection to the only British officer to fight in the American Revolution. But I do not think we had any relatives who fought in the Korean War. However, I will wear my red poppy...as I always do...in honour of all veterans who have fought for us. Their efforts, and their lives, have great meaning. As does the red poppy. Particularly the poppy species the lapel pin signifies...Papaver rhoeas. Commonly called corn poppy, field poppy or red weed, this species is an annual and

a prolific self-seeder. It was this trait that inspired John McCrae to write the poem In Flanders Field back in 1915. Seeds are an incredible organism. First off, all genetic information for the entire plant is hidden within the casing of this small embryo. Secondly, seeds will lie dormant until conditions are opportune to initiate germination. Soils in most ecosystems are a natural

seed storage unit for what is called a “seed soil bank.” Charles Darwin became interested in this phenomenon in 1859 when he noticed seedlings growing from soil samples taken from the bottom of a lake. Further studies revealed seeds taken from various soil depths were also germinating. The lifespan, or longevity, of a seed tends to depend on the plant species. Some will only be viable until the very next time conditions are adequate for germination. Other species are able to remain dormant for a number of years until the circum-

Grandpa could have been tried and convicted criminally for his actions instead of being dealt with as an IRP. I know, I investigated and prosecuted an impaired beginner and supervisor out of the same vehicle in the early 1980s. So, in addition to zero blood alcohol for the new driver, the supervisor needs to have a BAC under 50 mg% (.05). Ideally, the supervisor should have a zero blood-alcohol

requirement, too. I don’t imagine that it would be too difficult to amend the Motor Vehicle Act to include this and make the situation explicit. For more information on this topic, visit www. drivesmartbc.ca. Questions or comments are welcome by e-mail to comments@drivesmartbc.ca. Tim Schewe is a retired RCMP constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. His column appears Thursdays.

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You may have seen last week’s minor media tempest regarding a grandfather who had consumed a few drinks and then hopped into the passenger seat to supervise his grandson, the learner driver. They encountered a police road check and grandpa found himself on the receiving end of an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) for blowing a fail. Who would have thought that the supervisor of a new driver needed to be sober? Hello? What does a supervisor do? The verb supervise may be defined as “to direct or oversee the performance or operation of.” This means that this grandpa had a responsibility to both

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stances meeting their germination requirements occur again. Desert plant species are a good example of this latter scenario. Still other seed species will only germinate after a catastrophic event has produced the right conditions... such as a forest or grass fire...which may not happen for many decades. These seed soil banks have a tremendous effect on our ecosystems. They close the circle of life. New plants replace the old and dying. Cleared tracts of land are quickly regenerated because the soil has been disturbed presenting dormant seeds with more favourable growing conditions. Such was the case in the Second Battle of Ypres in Belgium. The very battle that inspired John McCrae to write his famous poem. Two weeks of horrific combat did much to alter the landscape. But for all the desolation throughout that period, what caught the poet’s eye were the colourful red poppies

springing up on the battleground graves of the fallen soldiers. The entire area was a soil seed bank of Papaver rhoeas and other plant species. Much was given up in that particular battle, plus others, but new life was also generated. This is what we must remember to be thankful for this month. And

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MILLENNIUM’S LISA WIGARD forces Mid-Isle goalkeeper to make a save during Sunday’s U13 girls Island Cup playdown at Valley View. PHOTOS BY EARLE COUPER

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The Comox Valley Millennium proved too much for their Mid-Isle opponents Sunday at Valley View, scoring an impressive 2-0 victory to claim the Upper Island berth for the U13 girls Island Invitational Cup. The Comox Valley United Soccer Club side will represent the Upper Island Soccer Association against the Lower Island Soccer Association winner in the cup final in 2014. The Millennium came into the game being undefeated against the Mid-Isle team. But they knew that their competition had been getting stronger each week, earning a tie last Sunday against Powell River. Millennium coaches and players knew they couldn’t take a win for granted. “We knew we would have to work for it. And the girls did just that. They played with

heart to earn the win today,” said coach Lisa Wigard. After carrying most of the play in the first half, the Millennium came on even stronger in the second half and were rewarded with late goals by Ciara Halverson and Lauren Wigard. Jessi Coppick and Nicolette Vinnedge shared the shutout. “Endurance has made a real difference in the second half of games this season. We have Kelsey Tufnail, physiotherapist at The Joint Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre, to thank for that,” coach Wigard said. Tufnail, who played NCAA Div. 1 soccer for four years at Eastern Washington University (where she went on a full soccer scholarship) volunteers one night every week with Team Millennium, training the girls to improve their strength, speed, endurance, and mental preparedSee MILLENNIUM, B21

CIARA HALVERSON CELEBRATES her game-winning goal.

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Time to prep your pets for cooler weather It’s a fall ritual to get our homes, cars and even ourselves ready for the colder weather. How many of us, though, consider the impact of the changing season on our pets? • Cooler weather usually brings dry air, so using a humidifier will help to keep the nose and throat of our dogs and cats from drying out. It’s the same for their coat and skin. Omega oils are helpful. • Choose pet-friendly ice and snow melters that won’t irritate paws or stomachs, especially if your dog or cat licks its paws after being outside. • Protect your dog’s paws with a wax product designed for this purpose by forming a dense, breathable bond, which helps prevent snow buildup during outdoor exercise. After walks, wipe away any snow or ice from your dog’s feet, legs and belly. • Poor weather and decreased daylight may cause limited visibility for drivers at night, so take extra precautions, including using a leash, when walking your pets.

must be healthy and social, and are treated for parasites - both external and internal - and vaccinated before they are adoptable. When the kittens are ready, they attend an Adopt-A-PAL venue. • Adopt-A-PAL - There are both in-store kittens and weekly kittens at Woofy’s on Cliffe Ave in Courtenay (depending on the cat/kitten “supply” situation) and Bosley’s in Comox. Volunteers setup tables and cages every Saturday for a few hours to host Adopt-A-PAL viewings. Each kitten’s spay or neuter

is included in the adoption fee. • Semi-Social Barn Cat Rehoming - Sometimes, older kittens that are caught do not tame, and these cats need homes where they can be cared-for outdoor cats. In return for food, water and shelter, they are on rodent patrol! A volunteer helps interested rural property owners acclimatize their new cats every step of the way. There is no adoption fee for these healthy spayed and neutered cats. • Ruby Fund - Donations

for kittens with urgent medical needs can be directed to our Ruby Fund. All other donations go toward spaying, neutering and caring for our adoptable kittens until they are adopted. • This year we are finding that with the closure of the Campbell River SPCA and the temporary closure of the SPCA in Courtenay. We are very much overwhelmed with cats and kittens who need our help. At this point, we are hitting record numbers and right now the pace indicates that over 450 cats and kittens will have flowed through our society by the end of this year alone! • Please help us help these animals. You can donate your time or money or simply drop of a food donation at any Bosleys or Woofys in the Comox Valley or at Island Honda or Courtenay Kia. Our web site is http://www.kittycatpals. com/. Thank you to ALL of the volunteers, foster parents the Veterinarian’s and their staff for all the support they have given and continue to give over the years.

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The Forgotten Animal Species, Comox Valley Community reaches out to CATS! The community is in need of a few safe havens for CATS! It’s never hard to find a cat that is up for adoption these days! You can look on craigslist, kijiji, or visit the local foster and adoption support outlets like Bosleys and Woofy’s, and you will be most certain to find a cat in need of a forever home! Why does this social problem exist? There is only one answer and one simple solution. As Bob Barker, from the Price is Right puts it “Have your pet spayed or neutered”! This has been reaped upon for decades and has become an age old practice of educating the general public

on the importance of spay and neuter to prevent an inevitable end result of hundreds of unwanted homeless kittens each year – too many for the public to deal with. With the closing of the Campbell River SPCA this summer and the recent outbreak of ringworm causing the Comox SPCA’s temporary closure, the Valley needs all the help and support it can get from local animal lovers and caring citizens. Existing charities are working hard to aid with the influx of kittens from feral cats, but it’s never enough. There are many facilities for dogs, but the CAT, all too

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often is forgotten – all the more reason for organizations like Kitty Cat P.A.L.S and others to step in. One charity alone cannot do it all, though. We need a community effort. There is definitely a strong sense of community ownership here in the Comox Valley, so we are already one step ahead! A final thought: Animals are gifts given to us by nature. They bring us joy and sometimes sorrow, make us laugh and cry, they never argue but only listen to us in our times of need, and they provide comfort and warmth to us when we seem to need it most. When we cuddle and pet them, they de-stress our lives and help us to forget our worries. They ease our anxieties and most often bring a smile to our faces

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Dr Stacey Remember the days of endless ball chasing, crashing into other puppies, kittens pouncing on older kittys, jumping 7 feet to get on top of the fridge? Where did they go? With every ache I feel (that’s me Stacey talking) I remember the fun I had that got me here. Just like us, our pets are unbelievable athletes. They get injuries and they handle wear and tear on their joints I think much better than I do. The real tricky thing is how do you know if your pet has joint pain? The obvious limp is easy to see but the others… Some signs to look for

that indicate joint pain are: increase in weight, no longer jumping up on the counter or in the truck, thinking about doing stairs and then throwing oneself at it, tripping on stairs, head bobbing when walking or trotting, trying twice or more to get up, not wanting to make the mailbox any more, going outside the litter box, chewing at joints on the legs, a stiff back that’s hunched up and hanging out by the fire longer to name a few. Just like us when it’s cold and damp out, arthritis gets worse. November is “Stomp out Arthritis Month” at SUNRISE Vets. Come see us and find out what you can do about it.

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READY TO RUMBLE on Saturday night are (from left to right) Father Juan Valdez, Jamie Diaz and Krofton. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the K’omox Band Hall with first bell at 7:30 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for YANA.

A Crime Stoppers fundraiser event with support from Quality Foods and Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 17 and Relay Rentals.

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won championships from coast to coast across Canada. Mike combines great grappling skills with ox-like strength. If anyone can help Barry get a victory Saturday, it’s this battle-ready warrior. As with all members of the Von Slasher family, Riea Von Slasher is tough, talented and almost impossible to beat. But with KC Spinelli, she may have met her match. These two are among the best women wrestlers in the business and are involved in an epic feud that has seen action-packed, hardhitting matches all over western Canada that more often than not steal the show. Just recently they battled in an incredible and exciting match that ended with Spinelli superplexing Riea from the top rope and through a table. These two fierce rivals are far from done with each other and on Saturday at the K’omox Band Hall they’ll be pulling out

all the stops to not only win, but to be THE match of the night. Vancouver Island champion BJ Laredo will be wrestling the entertaining and enigmatic Ravenous Randy in a non-title match in what will be a classic showdown between two competitors hungry to prove they are the better man. Laredo is as strong as a bull but can also fly, which is not only impressive to see but leaves opponents wondering which type of attack they can expect to try to defend against. Ravenous Randy will have his hands full but can also bring it. The Ravenous One has a wealth of experience, masterful high-flying abilities and such highly regarded talent that WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley touted him as a future star in the wrestling business. His fun loving and unpredictable nature always gets the crowd clapping and cheering, and he’ll be looking to not only gain the win but also gain some

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Round two of the 2014 Ski Town Throwdown is on today (Nov. 7), and Vancouver Islanders are once again urged to cast their

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defeated Kicking Horse by 476 votes on Oct. 29 while Eaglecrest upset heavilyfavoured Whistler/Blackcomb by 600 votes, so a good turnout of voters will be needed to help Mount Washington continue on in

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PeeWee Raiders win score board HOCKEY VANCOUVER ISLAND JUNIOR LEAGUE North Division GP W L T OTL PTS GF GA 19 16 3 0 0 32 79 41 21 12 8 0 1 25 74 86 18 9 7 1 1 20 71 60 20 2 16 1 1 6 49 94 South Division Team GP W L T OTL PTS GF GA Victoria Cougars 18 14 2 1 1 30 91 36 Westshore Stingers 21 8 8 3 2 21 74 88 Peninsula Panthers 19 8 8 2 1 19 74 70 Saanich Braves 17 7 9 1 0 15 47 60 Kerry Park Islanders 19 5 10 1 3 14 61 85 Oct. 31 Comox Valley 3 Nanaimo 0, Nov. 1 Comox Valley 5 Saanich 2, Nov. 2 Peninsula 3 Comox Valley 5 Nov. 8 Oceanside @ Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. Sports Centre #1 Nov. 9 Comox Valley @ Oceanside Team Nanaimo Buccaneers C.V. Glacier Kings Campbell River Storm Oceanside Generals

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SOCCER VANCOUVER ISLAND MEN Div. 2 Team W L T PT Saanich Fusion 7 0 2 23 Comox Valley 4 1 3 15 Cowichan 5 4 0 15 Westcastle 4 2 2 14 Nanaimo 2 2 5 11 Gorge United 2 4 3 9 Gordon Head 2 5 2 8 Vic West 2 4 2 8 Lakehill 2 5 2 8 Prospect Lake 2 5 1 7 Nov. 2 Comox Valley United @ Prospect Lake cancelled due to weather Nov. 10 Comox Valley United vs. Cowichan United 2 p.m. Valley View MID-ISLAND WOMEN Team W L T PT Mainstream 5 1 1 16 Revolution 5 1 1 16 Kickers 4 2 1 13 Nanaimo 4 2 0 12 Oceanside 3 1 2 11 Shooters 3 4 0 9 Port Alberni 2 3 1 7 Bandits 2 4 0 6 Wheatys 1 6 0 2 River City 1 6 0 3 Wheatys 1 6 0 3 Nov. 3 Shooters 0 Nanaimo 2, Outlaws 6 Port Alberni 1, Kickers 0 Oceanside 1, Wheatys 3 vs. Bandits 2, River City 0 Revolution 5 Nov. 10 Nanaimo vs. Port Alberni 12:30 p.m. Elaine Hamilton, Shooters vs. Oceanside United 12 p.m. Woodcote, Outlaws vs. Wheatys 12 p.m. Willow Point #4, Kickers vs. River City FC 2 p.m. Woodcote, Bandits vs. CVUSC Revolution 2 p.m. Willow Point #4 Goals Jamie Tillapaugh (Outlaws) 12; Shannon Marshall (Shooters) 9; Carrie Braithwaite (Outlaws), Emma Greene (Revolution) 6; Alana Edwards (Oceanside), Rebeccah Kurucz (Port Alberni) 4

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50+ Seniors Team QTR YTD Amigos 33 85 Happy Wanderers 31 90 Flyers 31 107 Strikers 20 93 Spare Shooters 18.5 79.5 Quinsam Auto 14 77 Class Act 13.5 76.5 Limeys 11 73 King Pins 10 82 Hopefuls 8 92 Men High Game Score Larry McKinlay 200 High Game Hcp. Clarence Guilderson 266 High Series Score Doug Ellis 533 High Series Hcp. Clarence Guilderson 685 Ladies High Game Score Sandy McKinlay 201 High Game Hcp. Joan Berkenstock 249 High Series Score Sandy McKinlay 502 High Series Hcp. Joan Berkenstock 672 Tuesday Night Mixed Team QTR YTD Screaming Eagles 13 89 U.K. Plus 10 75 EZDUZIT 10 65 The B.U.F.F.’S 7 79 Buckin Awesome 7 62 Ryan’s Pizzeria 3 73 King Pins 2 2 High Scratch Game Robert Rodgers 212, Lennai Chickite 190 High Hcp. Game Robert Rodgers 244, Lennai Chickite 237 High Scratch Series Robert Rodgers 543, Elfreda Macklin 518 High Hcp. Series Bill Schoen 667, May Inrig 674 Congratulations Ian Fong Jr. bowled a Clean Game (186)

The Comox Valley Raiders PeeWees posted their fifth consecutive win by defeating Nanaimo Barsby in Week 10 (Nov. 1-3) youth football action in Nanaimo. Barsby’s football program annually produces powerhouse teams at each level. Although undermanned, the Raiders Junior Bantams battled hard but couldn’t hold on against the Barsby JBs, losing 30-14. On Sunday in Nanaimo, the Raiders Bantams were handed a disappointing 34-0 loss by the Red Dogs.

The Raiders are on the road for the final week (Nov. 9-10) of regular season play. On Saturday the PeeWees travel to Nanaimo for an 11 a.m. kickoff against Fairview NDSS followed by the Junior Bantams taking on the NDSS’s JB’s in a 1 p.m. start. On Sunday, the Bantam Raiders head for Victoria Westhills Stadium to play the Spartans at 1 p.m. followed at 3 p.m. by the Raider Midgets facing Victoria’s Spartan Midgets. – Comox Valley Raiders Youth Football

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ness. “It’s made a tangible difference in our games, and the girls absolutely love her,” Wigard said. “Special thanks also to our team sponsor, Jane Denham, realtor with Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty whose financial contributions, combined with our multiple fundraising activities, help support team travel and tournament registrations.” Team Millennium will stay sharp for the cup final by playing regular league games every Sunday. This weekend they are in Powell River. Follow the team on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/comoxvalleymillennium. Wigard notes the Island Cup playdowns are supposed to be played in February. “Since the ferry dock is being re-done, Powell River Soccer Club opted out of the sec-

ond part of the Upper Island Soccer season. “Upper Island Soccer decided to do Island Cup play now instead. Our game against Powell River (who we had never beaten) on Oct. 20 was a single elimination cup game. Our coaching team decided not to tell the girls it was a cup game so they wouldn’t get nervous. They won (and when) we told the girls after the game they couldn’t believe it. “On Sunday we played the final round against Mid-Isle. This time they knew it was a cup game. I was very curious to see how our girls would handle the pressure mentally. “They handled it perfectly. They focused on the game, played like they know how, and won. These girls continue to make us proud week after week, win or lose,” Wigard added.

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iving on Vancouver Island is special for people who enjoy the outdoor sports and recreational challenges of unlimited fishing and very generous hunting opportunities. For the first 10 months of 2013 my outdoor adventures have largely centred on various fishing activities. Time has come to change priorities and start some serious hunting to balance things a little. During the 2012 season Smitty and I had a very successful season when we took three small black-tailed bucks in dedicated still hunting. For people unfamiliar with the jargon of hunting, still hunting is practised by hunters who walk quietly though a forest

to wear warm, waterproof clothing that blends with the forest surroundings and is of a soft material that makes virtually no noise when you brush past a tree or branch along your path.

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and in the process try to see animals before they run away. The choice of weapon, as in archery or firearms, has some bearing on your still hunting techniques. What is of primary importance is

Some aspects of this type of hunting are that you learn to stand still or sit in appropriate places for considerable periods of time waiting for deer to move around you. The extreme form of

this hunting is from camouflaged blinds or tree stands – where you will spend most of your time quietly sitting and watching. Still hunting brings out the best of your observation skills. You must learn to recognize fresh tracks, browse marks, and recent examples of bucks breaking branches on small trees and scraping the bark off as they mark their territory. Weather, as always, is an important aspect of this type of hunting. Ideal conditions will cover a wide variety of situations. This past weekend on Saturday and Sunday afternoons I spent hunting under what could be described as ideal conditions for our forests. The wind

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Our â€œDaniâ€? Danielle had a great passion for the outdoors. She loved the beaches, the rivers, the forests, always filling her pockets with that special shell or rock that caught her eye. We will forever remember her beautiful kind nature, her amazing loving â€œhugsâ€?, the special twinkle in her eyes and that amazing smile that lit up not only the room but our hearts forever. Rest in peace our sweet Danielle. In lieu of flowers, please honour Danielleâ€™s life with a cup of tea and hug the ones you love.

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Jean quietly passed away on October 27th surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Jean was born in Vancouver to a doctor and a teacher. She went to school and graduated in Kitsilano and was then working as a stenographer when she discovered the exciting world of Art Tinney. She married Arthur in 1950 and raised 5 kids in numerous towns including Alert Bay, Woss, Black Creek, Port Alberni and Courtenay. Their home was always known for its music, games, laughter and togetherness. Jean shunned the spotlight, instead deflecting it to those she loved while cheering them on, making them all feel valuable and capable. To her children, she had the most incredible ability to be warm and tender yet firm and fair. And she was such a good sport, often putting up with (and enjoying) family shenanigans like pea-shucking fights in the kitchen. She was most well-known for her food. If you were to ever enter her kitchen, the fridge door was thrown open and almost the entire contents were brought out with the question, â€œAre you hungry?â€? A humble academic, Jean was passionate about politics, current events, injustice and history. Of historical note: Jean was related to pastor and politician Thomas Menzies who arrived in the Comox Valley in 1900. Many thanks to Dr. Reggler who made us feel that Jean was his only patient and a big hurrah to the CV Seniorâ€™s Village staff for their wonderful care. Missing her are husband Arthur and kids: Leslie (Allan), Paul (Lorna), Megan (Jim), Sammie (Paul), Jordan (Lori), 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She was wonderful beyond words. There will be no service for Jean but feel free to raise a glass, sing a song, or eat a butter tart in her honor.

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December 31, 1914 - October 26, 2013 Just two months short of her 99th birthday â€œEdieâ€? Thomson (nee Davis) went down fighting at St. Josephâ€™s Hospital after a brief illness.Â She was the first of four girls born to an English father whose initial attempt to emigrate to Canada in 1912 was thankfully stymied when at the last minute he cancelled his booking on the ill-fated ship â€œTitanic.â€? Â A few months later he arrived in Victoria where he and his English bride settled for the rest of their lives. Edith went to live through almost a century of transformation both in her home town and the broader world and she was an active participant in these changes. Â For instance, although the first 16 years of her married life in Edmonton saw her become highly skilled in all the traditional domestic arts untidiness aside - she adapted naturally to the new societal emphasis on individual self-expression. Back in Victoria, she became a true world traveller - have sketchbook and camera; will travel - a lover of nature (she was a landscape artist, a beach comber and a rock hound) and became adept at a remarkable number of arts and crafts, too numerous to list. Â If she had been born at a later time she often said that she would have become either a fashion designer or a carpenter. Moving to the Valley in 1993 to be closer to her daughters, she is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Wilburt (Squib) Thomson and her sister Dorothy and is survived by her sister Glady and beloved â€œkidâ€? sister, Myrna. Â To carry on her legacy, she leaves behind daughters June Haner (Dennis), Jo-Anne Hansen (Richard), four grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Many thanks go to the kind and attentive folks at the Glacier View day program, and to the staff at Stevenson Place in Comox, Edithâ€™s home for almost 10 years. Â Long term staff members, Mia, Shannon, Anna and Diane deserve special kudos, while words cannot express our appreciation of LeeAnn Lamm, who for the past two years has done so much to help keep our Mom where she wanted to be. Those who knew â€œEdieâ€? will always remember her for her curiosity, humour, vitality and her independent spirit which she maintained well into her nineties and it is these qualities we will be celebrating at a memorial gathering at Stevenson Place on November Saturday 23 at 1:30PM.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

CRAFT FAIRS

Christopher Michael Daniels Sept 20, 1982 - Nov 9, 2012 and Leslie William Daniels May 30, 1959 - Nov 14, 2011 Christopher left us to be with his dad, one year ago. Gone but yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, your spirit lives within us, forever in our hearts. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say good bye. You were gone before we knew it. And only God knows why. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. Love you, miss you, RIP my boy. Mom, Grandma, sister Lesley, his brother Cody, his son Teigan, Auntie Sharon, Uncle Don & Kathy and many more family.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CELEBRATIONS

Trixie Elliott

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2013

We are proud to announce the safe arrival of our Thanksgiving baby,

Ryder Chance Duncan Born October 14, 2013 at 4:55pm Weighing 8 pounds even

Gary & Dot Wiffen would like to announce the arrival of their first Great-Grandchild

“Lest We Forget”

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PERSONALS

LOST AND FOUND

AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org

FOUND LADIES ring near Value Village. Call to identify (250)898-8949.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, it is your business, if you want to Stop it is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042 Call Any Time 24/7 Nar-Anon are you affected by someone’s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 8:00pm, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: DOG condition. Call (250)339-6454.

leash, good to describe

MASSAGE by Nicole. Evening incalls Comox Wed thru Sun. Book ahead! 250-248-8484

FOUND: INNER tube, fancy one, (found mid Oct). Good cond. Call (250)339-6454.

CELEBRATIONS

(Centre of photo - taken in Utrecht, Holland 06 June 1945) We are proud of your service to Canada in WWII Ross, Margaret, Laura, Steven, Jamie

new arrivals

Proud Parents Lea-el Balison & Nick Duncan Proud sisters Alexis, Jessica Okzanah & Cleah

In Memory of John “Jack” Downey Born Comox, BC 1924 Killed in action Cain, France July 9, 1944

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOUND: PRESCRIPTION glasses found at Lewis Park on the river walk, Nov. 4th. Call (250)334-2320 to identify LOST: Brand new progressive prescription glasses. Somewhere in Courtenay or Cumberland. Approx. 3 weeks ago. Please call 250-600-5979 if found. LOST: Cel Phone at Maple Lake - approx. Oct. 20th. Please call 250-339-4589 if found. Thank you!

Summer Nicole

LOST “VALLEE” 9yr old Missing since Oct. 31 5pm. Possibly in Courtenay West area. Right ear tattoo VR77R. Offering a REWARD. 250-703-2646 or 250-7024202

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Thank You!

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With Love, Paul & The Family.

That in accordance with The Warehouse Lien Act, there will be sold by Comox Moving and Storage, 1734 Ryan Rd. E, Comox, BC at the Auction rooms of Auction House Vancouver Island, 1611 Hudson Rd, Comox, BC on the 19th day of November 2013 and at subsequent sales thereafter until sold, the following lots of Household Goods belonging to the following : Mr. Al Turcotte and Mr. Kevin Lench

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FamilyAlbum

In loving memory of

It’s been 6 years since we lost you. We still miss you and think of you daily.

Please Take Notice

PERSONALS

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca

August 14, 1946~ November 9, 2007

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In Loving Memory of

What a wonderful 90th birthday celebration. Thanks to my daughter for all the planning, the phone calls, emails and special goodies, to my son and his wife for that huge lovely cake, to my brother-in-law who opened his lovely home for all to come and share with me, to Carol C. who was Judy’s right-hand all day. For all my dear friends, my church family, my O.A.P. buddies, my big wonderful family, it was a truly heart warming joyful time. You are all “so beautiful to me” God bless you. ~ Mural Nadeau

She’s 88 and still looks great.

Thank you for 50 years of wonderful marriage

Happy

88th

Mr & Mrs Bertrand

Birthday Vera

Would like to invite friends & relatives over to help us celebrate on Nov. 9th, 2pm at our home.

Love from your husband, Bill and family.

, 1973 Nov. 10 Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary

October 23rd 6lbs, 1.25 oz.

Rick & JoAnn Van Herwaarden

Parents are Kelsey Kitching and Mitch Sherrad of Bonnyville, AB

Our family are very proud to announce

Ronald Howard Gaucher

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In loving memory

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An amazing, caring, devoted couple. A true testimony of love.

All our love from, Jenn, Tyler, Zoe, Sidney, Gerrit, and endless family & friends

has fulﬁlled his passion for music and has graduated from Vancouver Island University with a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education degree. Ron has accepted a position with the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District. Create the highest grandest vision possible for your life, Because you become what you believe… Could not be more proud of you son, follow your dream… Love you, Mom, Dad and Berkley (proud parents, Ron and Brenda Gaucher)

THE WINNER of the KRADLES $25

Quality Foods Cake Winner

GIFT CERTIFICATE

for November 7, 2013

Baby Ryder

Vera Bertrand

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

NOW HIRING Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

The Town of Comox Recreation Department invites written applications for the position of a Part Time Janitorial Relief Services. For complete details, please go to our website at: www.comox.ca and click on â€œEmployment Opportunitiesâ€?.

We currently have the following openings:

HD Mechanic (North Island) Sawmill Supervisor (GY Shift) (Chemainus) Grapple Yarder Hooktender (Port Alice) Certified Hand Faller (Woss) Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

HELP WANTED

HUSBANDRY TECHNICIANS We are currently seeking highly motivated and hard working team members to join Mainstream Canada. Our company is the Canadian division of the international aquaculture company Cermaq. We are a growth oriented company, focused on being one of the major global salmon farming companies. We strive for quality of our product, safe working environments and sustainable aquaculture. As a Husbandry Technician you will be responsible for general farm operations including feeding and care of fish stocks. Duties would include operation and basic maintenance of auto feeders, boats and equipment in the marine environment. Familiarity of the concepts of fish growth and stock management would be an asset. The ability to understand and adhere to our Standard Operating Procedures is essential. We offer camp-based positions operating 8 days on and 6 day off. Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and criminal record check. We offer competitive wages, a corporate bonus program, company paid benefits package, and a matching retirement fund plan. If you have the skills we are looking for, and you would like to become part of our team, please forward a resume, in person, by fax or e-mail to: Mainstream Canada Suite 203-916 Island Highway Campbell River, BC V9W 2C2 Fax: 250-725-1250 E-Mail: careers@mainstreamcanada.com Please state â€œHusbandry Technicianâ€? in subject line DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 8, 2013

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Automotive Painter and/or Working Manager

Must be familiar with water bourne paint systems. ICBC experience an asset. Wages dependant on experience. Please forward resume to: admin@klassengm.com for inquiries contact Cory @ 1-877-371-0765

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS WEEKEND COURSE FIREARMS TRAINING & C.O.R.E. Non Restricted & restricted. C.O.R.E. Course starts: Fri. Nov. 15 6pm-10pm Sat. Nov. 16 8am-noon C.O.R.E. continues Nov. 18, 19, 20 6pm-10pm Two pieces of ID required. For info contact:

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Granlund Fire Arms 250-286-9996 2nd Hand Military Store 250-337-1750 Tyee Marine 250-334-2942

Finance Clerk

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The City of Courtenay invites applications for the position of â€œFinance Clerkâ€? in the Financial Services Department. This position is part of a team that performs reception, telephone switchboard and cashier duties for City Hall; prepares utility and annual property and parcel tax levy billings; processes accounts payables and payroll; performs general and speciďŹ c bookkeeping and accounting tasks and maintains various records; and assists with the implementation of the annual statutory property tax sale.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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EXPERIENCED SERVER required by Whistle Stop Pub. See Barry or Tammy, M-F, between 9 & 11. HAIR STYLIST WANTED $1000 HIRING BONUS full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location. Guaranteed $12/hour, 25% profit sharing,paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Phone 1-866-4724339 today for an interview. THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘Heavy Duty Mechanics â€˘Chasers â€˘Hooktenders â€˘Grapple Yarder Operators â€˘Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers â€˘Hydraulic Log Loader Operators â€˘Processor Operators â€˘Hand Buckers â€˘Coastal Certified Hand Fallers â€˘Feller Buncher Operator â€˘Welder Fabricator Fulltime camp with union rate/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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FORESTRY TECHNICIANS, Layout Engineers and Timber Cruisers from $4000$7000/month plus bonus. Live Crown Forestry Ltd. is an established and growing forestry resource management consulting firm in Prince George providing multiphase timber development services since 1995. Send Cover Letter and Resume to Brian Telford: btelford@livecrown.com

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November 16 & 17

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CHILDCARE ECE QUALIFIED childcare educator for 20 hr. plus work week. Experience, ref., criminal. rec. check required. Call 250-338-5521 for interview.

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The successful applicant will be responsible for a wide variety of duties related to the onsite installation, maintenance and repair of aquaculture technology products. The ideal candidate will possess the following: â€˘ Hands on team player â€˘ Mechanical aptitude and skills required to assess and complete repairs on automated and manual technical equipment â€˘ Ability to perform work required to troubleshoot, repair, maintain and calibrate instrumentation, electrical and electronic equipment; Knowledge of basic electrical and electronic and wireless communications equipment would be an asset â€˘ Proficient in standard software including Microsoft Excel, Word, etc. and aptitude to learn and work with various software products â€˘ Be committed and self-motivated, with very good organizational skills This position is ideally suited to someone with experience working on and repairing automated industrial machinery. Aquaculture industry experience would be considered an asset. The company offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit and retirement package. Interested applicants are requested to send their resume and cover letter in confidence by November 22, 2013 to: AKVA group North America 1495 Baikie Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 0C2 Fax: (250) 286-8805 or e-mail: tcole@akvagroup.com We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those short listed will be contacted.

b26www.comoxvalleyrecord.com Thursday, November 7,2013• COMOX VALLEY RECORD B26 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES TRADES, TECHNICAL FRASER SHINGLING & EXTERIORS LTD. Wanted Aluminum and Vinyl siding installers. Full Crews with own equipment only. Contact Giselle at 780 962 1320, or at giselle@fraserexteriors.com JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259. • Millwrights • Electricians • Welders • Instrument Mechanics • Pipeﬁtters Temporary Trade Opps. in Port Alberni & Crofton. Catalyst Paper, opps. are endless. Submit your résumé at www.catalyst paper.com/careers

WORK WANTED LOOKING FOR a couple of offices to clean. Downtown Courtenay. Exp. 250-703-1649

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

MISC SERVICES GOLDSMITH Custom Designed & Handcrafted Jewellery. Full repair service. Ring sizing while you wait. Engraving Women’s Fashions SIMPLY TIMELESS. 379 4th Street, Courtenay. 250-871-0606

Wood Metal Concrete Appliances Unwanted Household Items

Environmentally Conscious Fast Reliable Service

Scott 250-792-1668

PETS FEED & HAY

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS AUCTION. Antiques & Collectable’s, Large Selection. November 17th, 1 PM, Dodds Auction Vernon. 1 (250)5453259 doddsauction.com GROCERY STORE AUCTION November 16 @11am, Burnaby Hobart meat equipment & dishwashers, True coolers & freezers. View @www.KwikAuctions.com

UNDER $100 RECYCLED BIKES $30-$80, Large selection, Kenmore 12 amp Vacume Cleaner $30. Call 250-339-3734

UNDER $200 CABLE TIRE chains; 15” for $40. 16” for $55. Like new. Call (250)339-7735. CROSS COUNTRY skis, new, 2 full sets, $175. Call (250)871-2077.

UNDER $300 SOLID ELM Dining room suite w/six chairs $250. 250-3390878.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FUEL/FIREWOOD

CARPENTRY

#250-703-FIRE(3473) Est. in 2004. Custom cut, split, delivered, clean. Well seasoned.

250-650-1333 SKILLED carpenter. Licensed & certified. Free estimates, Call Doug www.suncrestholdings.ca

FIREWOOD FULL Cords cut split and delivered. Phone today! Call 250-792-4328

GARDENING

FURNITURE CANADA MADE solid maple dining room suite. Extends to 90”. Incl. 6 chairs, glass door china cabinet w/hutch; corner cabinet/hutch $950. 6 Occasional vintage side tables; drop leaf coffee table; small circular table. Royal Albert Memory Lane complete service for 12 ppl. Call 250-8900662 for appt.

HANDYPERSONS HOME REPAIR & Maintenance Service. Interior or Exterior. Call Les for Free Estimate at 250-898-8887.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

APARTMENT/CONDOS

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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GOOD HORSE hay for sale. 1st cut $6/bale, 2nd cut $8.00/bale. Free delivery for 50 or more. 250-338-5503.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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SINGLE TWIN bed, new, complete with mattress & bedding $200. obo. Sofa & matching armchair, brown tones, good cond. $250. obo. Call 250339-6503, Comox.

GARAGE SALES COMOX - 1732 Robb Ave 9-12 Sat. Nov 9th. Bread maker, household items, Christmas Items, exercise equipment, tools. COMOX- 1779 Spruce Way Sat & Sun Nov 9 & 10 Moving Sale. Tools, yard tools, household goods.

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www.advancedpm.ca 250-338-2472 VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital. No-step entry. $203,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.

DUPLEX/4-PLEX 2007 20’ Cargo Trailer 7,000lb GVW, blown insulation, moose/boat hangers, shelves + outboard rack, 8X20 inside. $6000 OBO. 250-650-0395 2 LEATHER armchairs with ottomans, 1 leather loveseat, 2 Greek style end tables w/ glass, 1 Greek style coffee table w/glass. All for $2,200. 250-338-2704.

COURTENAYBEAUTIFUL, quiet, adult oriented 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath duplex, 5 appls, F/P, garage. NS/NP. $1175. grups@telus.net Call 250-8971467 or 1-250-765-4488. FULL DUPLEX- Oceanview, 2 bdrm, 1 bath each side, extensively renovated, new just about everything, including metal roof. $320,000. 250850-0998.

5’X8’ WOOL AREA Rug $250. 2 yr. Old wing brocade swoop back couch - $325. Ultnamatic medical bed 4 yrs. old with 25yr. warranty, lifts head, massages-auto. - paid $5,200, selling for $2,200. Smoke free home, all like new. 250-338-2166.

CUSTOM 5 Bedroom + Den, 3 bath, 2900 Sq Ft. with many extras! Amazing location with private, serene backyard & mountain views. $498,000. 2069 Varsity Drive. (250)926-0030. View photos on UsedCampbellRiver.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

14 X 52 MOBILE - thoroughly reconditioned, wheel chair accessible, vacant. Located at Arden Mobile Home Park. $26,900 - for viewing phone 250-890-9182

FULL DUPLEX-Oceanview, 2 bdrm, 1 bthm each side, extensively renovated, new just about everything, including metal roof. $320,000. 250850-0998

FOR SALE BY OWNER

OTHER AREAS

ELEGANT MAHOGANY china cabinet Excellent condition $300. Beautiful custom made lined drapes with pelmets & swags - $200. 250-339-9124

3 BDRM Townhouse, corner unit, 772 Robron Rd, Campbell River. 1300 sq ft. Remote control garage. Patio. Mountain view. Close to shopping and recreation. $189,000. Please call (778)475-0902.

PARK MODEL- Yuma, Arizon RV park. $17,000. Fully furnished, many extras. Call (250)923-5848 or 1-928-2571456.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? POTTER’S WHEEL for sale. Excellent condition. Asking $500.00. Please call to view 250-897-3142.

SUNNY COOMBS field/treed acreage. Room for revenue development. Comfortable 2 floors of 1400 sq ft. Wood, hot water heat $745,000. Phone/Fax 250-248-4495.

HOUSES FOR SALE

VI’S HOT-TUB Covers, made in BC. Professional in home service. 250-897-8037. WEDDING ORNAMENTS for Sale: 22 Garnier Vases, 16” feather balls, white, 22 sm reflective table mirrors, 66 tea lights, $1000. 9 Bride maids dresses starting at $80. Call (250)287-0081.

#26-1120 Evergreen Road. 3 bdrms /2 bthrms. Dead end street. Backs onto forest land. 1312 sq ft. $234,900. 250-2869816

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS SQUIRE BASS guitar includes stand and bag and a bass PV amp, 112 series. Excellent condition, $275. Call (250)9411401.

SPORTING GOODS MARES DIVE gear and 2 tanks (aluminum 80). Call (250)339-5667.

2896 APPLE DR. Located in the heart of Willow Point, this 1478 sqft rancher offers 4bdrms, 2bths, newer kitchen, roof & flooring. Private fncd yard, RV parking. $259,000. http://sites.google.com/site/ 2896appledrive Kim: 250-923-6503.

NATIONAL POOL Table two sets of balls rack, six ques. $1000 o.b.o. 250-334-8606

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO COMOX CONDO- ocean view, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, 5 appls, parking. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $1000 + utils. (250)954-8472. COURTENAY- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, storage, balcony, prking. NS/NP. $825. Call (250)702-7037. E. COURTENAY- Bright, spacious, 2 bdrm; laminate floors, totally reno’d. F/S, W/D. Refs req’d. $750. 1-250-474-0545.

OFFICE/RETAIL

SHOT SHELL RE-LOADER 12 Gauge. Size-O-Matic. (1-stroke, 1-shell). 20K primers + powder. $595. 250-2863308.

CUMBERLAND CHARACTER 4 bdrm/2 ba, 3 stories, over 2000 sq.ft. High ceilings, fir floors, stunning views. Great rental or renovate to meet your dreams. 2779 Maryport Ave. $239,000. (250) 702-7219.

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900sqft+ 2 bdrm corner suites located in secured entry building w/large decks, large windows, 2 appl. & on site coin-op laundry. Conveniently located near schools & on bus routes. N/S. N/P. $750/mo. incl. FREE heat & hot water. Immediate possession!

LADYSMITH

ASSORTED ROOKIE baseball cards. Dual cassette tape recorder and player (component - needs amplifier). Assorted VCR movies, assorted cassette tapes. Call for details (250)339-4038 or email: p.horgen@utoronto.ca

HEINTZMAN PIANO - Upright for sale. Great condition. $1700. Please call to view this lovely piano. 250-338-6757

GUTWALD DUPLEX

Rural living only moments to town! 3 bdrm upper duplex features 4 appl, garage space, deck, & large shared lot. N/S. N/P. $800/mo. Oct 1.

CHERRYWOOD MANOR

HISTORIC

STEVENSON PLACE, Comox- 1 bdrm unit, supportive living, 24hr responder on site, close to shopping, doctor’s, golf course. For more information, please phone, (250)339-0358 or email: pcalcutt@shaw.ca

BRAIDWOOD MEWS

Spacious townhome in quiet complex features 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 5 appl, carport, & large living area. Excellent proximity to schools, recreation, shopping & other amenities. N/S. Small pet considered w/deposit. $1025/mo. Immediate possession

CONDOS / SUITES / APARTMENTS

Quality manufactured home. Easy living at less than $1,000 per month. Hardiplank exterior. Fridge, stove & dishwasher incl. Pets allowed. Only 45 min. from Victoria & 15 min from Nanaimo. Near transit, community centre, pool & town. Quiet adult community,. $119,900. Call 250-246-0637

ESTATE SALE of Construction quality brand name materials & tools. Call (250)3394970.

TOWNHOUSES / DUPLEXES

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

SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM Bright and spacious south facing unit. Unique floor plan with cross ventilation. Huge, private deck overlooking garden. Recently renovated. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and all services. ALSO ONE BEDROOM. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox - walking distance to everything. In suite storage. New designer kitchen. Large dining room. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained, and well managed mature adult building. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

910 Fitzgerald Avenue Corner Fitzgerald & Eighth

WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave.

Prime space available 1,825 sq. ft. available now. Street level. Excellent downtown location near Court House. On a highly visible site. Modern, well maintained professional building. Air conditioned. Ample parking. Suitable for retail or office. One of the finest professional buildings in the Comox Valley. For details phone 339-1222 or 339-0490

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. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

TRENDY TIN Town location, 1500 sq ft, 10’ ceilings, bay door, plenty of natural light. Suitable for retail, studio, offices etc. Reasonable rent, NO triple net. Ph 250-897-0950 days, 250-703-0400 eves.

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING ABBEYFIELD HOUSE offers affordable, supportive seniors accommodation in a home-like setting. All meals provided. Call 250-338-7136 for tour.

CAPRI 1081 Stewart Ave. LARGE TWO BEDROOM - Bright and spacious. Unique floor plan — window in dining area. Recent renovation. Very attractive suite. Quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Security entry. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

BERKSHIRE MANOR 825 Harmston Ave. ONE BEDROOM Very spacious and nicely renovated. Unique floor plan. Full sized appliances. Private patio. In suite storage. Security entry. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

CEDAR MANOR 463-12th Street A VERY SPECIAL TWO BEDROOM in mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Fresh, recent renovation. All new appliances. Unique, bright layout. Security entry. Large private deck overlooking garden. This is a very attractive and unique suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM Recent renovation — Attractive suite in a quiet, adult building close to all services. Elevator. Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

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ENJOY RURUAL living. Avail Nov 1. 3 bdrm home nested in woods. Furnished. Fruit trees & more. R/V boat Prkg. Lovely large private driveway & yard. $1000 +utils. Responsible people please. Ref. Fanny Bay BC. 250-335-1230

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KYOTO FRIENDLY BUILDING â€“ DOWNTOWN COURTENAY 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt. All appliances + washer & dryer. Heated floor, low utility bills. Avail. Immed $1,000/mth BRAND NEW 1 bdrm/1 bath townhouses within walking distance of downtown Ctny, 5 appls, beautifully finished interiors, res. pkg, N/S, cat ok w/ref. Avail. Immed $875 WILLOW WOOD 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, 2 res. pkg spaces, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. & Dec 1 - $750/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, new carpeting, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $725/mth ARGO COURT 1 & 2 bdrm units, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, hot water & basic cable incl., N/S, cat neg. w/ref. for 2 bdrm unit. Avail. Immed. - $650 & $700/mth SPACIOUS NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, fam rm, garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. 1 - $1,200/mth SUNRIDGE TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 5 appls, elect. F/P, carport, balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,100/mth. ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incl, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $725/mth. Call Res. Mgr. 250-334-8602 CRYSTAL SHORES 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhome, 6 appls, B/I Vac, Elect F/P, garage, Adult oriented, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed $1,300/mth. â€“ listed for sale CLOSE TO SUPERSTORE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground floor, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets Avail. Immed. $750/mth COMOX DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, fenced yrd w/shed, quiet cul-de-sac, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Dec. 1 - $1,100/mth NEWER DUPLEX 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, garage N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 - $1,200/mth CENTRAL CTNY rancher style duplex, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, garden shed, N/S, small dog w/ref. Avail. Immed. - $900/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, cat ok. Avail. immed. - $650/mth TRUMPETERâ€™S LANDING 1 bdrm & den, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, balcony, underground pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 - $900/mth CRAIGMARK PLACE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, balcony, res. pkg, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $800/mth CLOSE TO QUALITY FOODS 2 bdrm, 1 bath patio home, 4 appls, patio, storage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 - $850/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, townhouse, 5 appls, patio, res. pkg, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $800/mth. CUL-DE-SAC rancher style duplex, 2 bdrm, 1 ? bath, 4 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Nov. 1 $900/mth

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CLOSE TO GOOSE SPIT 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F&S, family rm, carport, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $1,100/mth RURAL HOME 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, on no thru street, 5 appls, carport, beautifully landscaped fenced yrd, deck, wired workshop, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. $1,350/mth COURTENAY EAST 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home, 3 appls + B/I vac, fam rm, gas f/P, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 - $1,400/mth BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, hot tub, sauna, 2 decks, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. $2,000/mth COMOX RANCHER updated 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, garage, mostly fenced yrd, on a quiet cul-de-sac, N/S, small pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Immed. - $1,200/mth FABULOUS GLACIER VIEWS! Overlooking the farmland, this 2,500 sq. ft. home features 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, family room, double garage & more! N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,450/mth COMOX RANCHER 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 appls, double garage, fenced yrd, N/S, pet neg. w/ref. Avail. Dec. 1 $1,100/mth NEWER CTNY HOME 3 bdrm + bonus room, 2 bath, 6 appls, gas F/P, double garage, College/Costco area, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $1,400/mth SHORT-TERM RENTAL to Mar. 31/14, 3 bdrm & den, 1 bath, 5 appls, W/S, partially fenced w/shed, N/S, No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 $1,200/mth

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1015 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay TWO BEDROOM SUITE available in well-

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.

respected, adult-oriented building. Close to downtown, and ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Arran House is well managed and maintained, and offers a friendly and secure atmosphere. House cat is accepted with pet deposit. Non-smoking building.

303-4686 Alderwood 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $975/mth Avail. Nov.15

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327-2300 MansďŹ eld 2 Bed 2 Bath N/S N/P 6 Appliances $1050/mth Avail. Nov.1

WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS

HOLLYRIDGE MANOR

1252-9th St., Courtenay

200 Back Road, Courtenay

DUPLEX/TOWNHOUSE 339A NimNim Pl 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $875/mth Avail. Immed. 350B NimNim Pl 2 Bed 1Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $675/mth Avail. Nov.1 14-1335 13th St 2 Bed 1Bath N/S N/P 5 Appliances $800/mth Avail Nov 1st

250-334-9717

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

HOUSES

COMOX $500 Many extras. New, furnished, quiet. DVR. refs. must see. 250-898-7278

APARTMENT/CONDO

Call Sharon 250-338-7449

ANDERTON ARMS 426 Anderton Ave, Courtenay Cozy 1 Bdrm. in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown. 2 rental references required. Sorry No Pets. Avail. Dec. 1

Call 250-334-9717

3449 Hope Rd 3 Bed 2 Bath N/S 5 Appliances $1200/mth Avail Nov 15th

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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

CONDOS PACIFIC COURT

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

Available immediately 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet. In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome. Rental references and security de-

posit required.

To View, Call 250-871-3431

RUTHERFORD MANOR

ST. BRELADES

1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay

146 Back Road, Courtenay

Courtenay Condo

2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references reqâ€™d.

FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC.

Comox Rancher

For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667

Call 250-338-7449

Two bedroom condo in Courtenay city. Walk to town. New carpet , paint and lots more. No Pets. Available immediately. $760.00 month Three bedroom rancher in the heart of Comox. Open floor plan, Garage, private yard. Available December 1st. No pets, No smokers. $1250 per month.

TOWNHOUSES

Courtenay City

One bedroom suite on Urquhart. Close to town and a quiet area. No pets, no smokers. This is perfect for a single or student. $700 per month. Includes hydro, cable, internet. Available Nov. 1st

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TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay Attractive 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated â€“ enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings 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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NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, FREE WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. Avail. immediately. 250-756-9746

1991 HONDA Civic hatchback, running cond., exc. in gas mileage, 274,000km. $999.obo. Call (250)923-0027.

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RV & BOAT STORAGE Covered & Secure $3.00/ft per month 6 months min. storage Phone: 250-338-5810 or 250-338-3128

COMOX 2 Bedrm Lower Suite Children, small pet ok. N/S, $700/mth. includes internet, cable, W/D. 15 Nov. or Dec. 1 Ref. Req. 250-702-5064

1996 FORD Taurus Sedan,263,000kms,AC,Automatic, CruiseC, V6, Tow package,seats 6,lots of cargo space. 250-923-0849.$999.00

2004 INFINITI FX45- SUV, 137,000 miles, black, 20” wheels, Bose, V8. $10,000. Call (250)897-0602.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

MAZDA 3- set of 4 used winter tires-mounted on Mazda rims. Good Year Ultra Grip Ice, size P205/55R16. Asking, $400. 250-850-9002.

‘93 CLASS A WINNEBAGO 23’ EXCELLENT CONDITION. MUST BE SOLD. CALL 250752-6484 ESTATE SALE. 1993 Gulfstream Sun Voyager 34’ widebody deluxe model, Cummins diesel auto. 4-speed. Allison transmission. Power jacks. Refurbished in & out. New fridge 2012 Low miles. Flat-screen TV. Excellent stereo. Awning with privacy curtain & window covers. $25,000. 250-335-1515.

1991 FORD P/U F250, 4x4, XLT, Lariat, 351 Auto Tow Package, canopy, boat racks. $2500.00. 250-336-8600 2006 MAZDA 3 in excellent condition, 84,000 km, 4 door, 5 speed manual transmission, power locks, windows, sunroof, CD player. Recent inspection report provided. $8,900. Call 250-923-6461 or donyne@hotmail.com 2008 COBALT 1 owner, low km, no accidents, good mileage, 4 cylinder, excellent condition, 2 sets of tires. $6000 obo. 1(604)210-0466. charonrids@hotmail.com

2004 F150- 5.4 L, Heavy Duty, tow pkg, 103 , box liner, super cab, truck tires, Island truck, well maintained. $8,350. Call 250-586-4716.

2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. King Cab. V-6. 2WD. 60,000km. $14900. 250-2877872 DODGE RAM 1500 4x4 black, short box canopy. $89,000 km. $7800 O.B.O 250-334-8606

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2008 HONDA Civic DX. 65,000 km, 5-spd, well-maintained. $9500. (250)203-0134.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1997 JETTA GLX 168000kms. Auto. trans., well kept, runs well, sun roof, stereo, excellent on gas. $3000. 250339-7483

MARINE MARINE ACCESSORIES 100SQ FT storm sail, 11oz new. 45lb CQR anchor. Ample power smart charger controller, new. Large Baja filter. 9.9 Johnston outboard motor. Call 250)339-5667.

BOATS CARS

2005 MAZDA 6, Red, excellent condition, 164,700 km, 4 cylinder 2.3 litre engine, 4 door, fully loaded, $8500 obo. 250-334-1676. 1965 MUSTANG Coupe. Restored to stock condition. Healthy 200 cid., automatic, reliable daily driver. $9800. 250-202-0442

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2010 KIA FORTE COUPE (silver). Like new, only one owner. 17,500km. $15,000. Call 250-338-8725

RV STORAGE, 5th Wheel or boat, dry covered area. $85/month or $800/year. Fenced outside storage $50/mth. 250-338-5503.

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only deer I saw in the two outings. You may consider the fact I saw no deer as a failed hunting trip; but you would be wrong. I came off both days on a high, having been in the woods seeing a great many other things that make up the ever-changing world of nature. Still hunting as a technique can be adapted to all types of weather conditions, and it is always a thrilling adventure if you are attuned to the rhythms of nature. The picture with

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was blowing along with rain and there was considerable natural noise to deaden the sounds you make as you slowly walk through the forest. During the two afternoons I saw one small button buck that watched from the security of a perfect background that his colour blended with and made him almost invisible. (Note: a button buck is a fawn of this year and at this time of the year the does leave them on their own as they seek a new mate.) It was the

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Soft, fresh snow in cold weather will create perfect conditions for this type of hunting. You can move through the forest in close to complete silence. Take notice of the wind direction and you have still hunters’ ideal conditions.

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this column is of a tree I took during a walk on a quiet day. There was no wind. When I share the photograph with friends I frequently hand it to them upside down – that is with the grass at the top of the picture. Hunting on such a day may be a

problem if you want to quietly walk through crunching leaves. What you can do under these conditions is to recognize you will be noisy, therefore announce your presence by being quite noisy, then find a spot to sit down and be quiet and still. Fre-

quently a curious buck will come over near you to see who made the noise. I once took a large four-point buck using this technique. Soft, fresh snow in cold weather will create perfect conditions for this type of hunting. You can move through the forest in close to complete silence. Take notice of the wind direction and you have still hunters’ ideal conditions. One day under these conditions I saw several deer that were very nervous, and later in the day I discovered why. When I crossed

my own tracks there were the tracks of a large cougar in mine. I never saw it; but I am certain it was never very far away. Still hunting skills are also the skills of all who would enjoy a walk in a forest. Take a good walking staff and give it a try. Ralph Shaw is a master fly fisherman who was awarded the Order of Canada in 1984 for his conservation efforts. In 20 years of writing a column in the Comox Valley Record it has won several awards.

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COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY Church of Our Lord Holy Communion 10:00 am each Sunday at Berwick, 1700 Comox Ave. Comox, BC All Welcome Tel: 250-941-0332

www.coolcomox.ca Anglican Church in North America

BAHÁ’Í FAITH It’s a Holy Day – on November 12, Bahá’ís celebrate the birth of Bahá’u’lláh. ~~~

“Ever since the day Thou didst create me at Thy bidding, O my God, …I have refused to turn to any one except Thee…” Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

“The Golden Rule”

We’ve Got Some Space For You!

Rev. Meg Roberts and Margaret White

www.cvuf.ca 250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

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RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH

RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH

“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things”

Sunday Celebration

10:00AM at Brooklyn Elementary School

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

Everyone Welcome

2201 Robert Lang Drive

www.resonatechurch.ca

250-334-8424

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Comox Valley Community Church

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre

COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

Sunday Worship and Children & Youth Program 10 am Saturday Service 5 pm Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

Hearing Assistance

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St. George’s 6th & Fitzgerald Ave.

Courtenay

“The church with a heart in the heart of the city” CELEBRATING 100 YEARS SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery-Grade 7 Minister: Peggy Jensen 250-334-4961

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Join us this Sunday

@ 10:30 am ~ A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ Pastors Darryl & Kim Burry

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Val 250-338-7727 (office)

Comox Community Baptist Church Canadian Baptists of Western Canada

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M.

COURTENAY FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

Congregational Christian Churches of Canada

Faith Family Friends

Sundays 10 am Nursery - Kid Jam Youth Group

1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay 250-338-8221 www.cvsalarmy.ca church@cvsalarmy.ca

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1105 Pritchard Rd., Comox www.baychurch.net 250-339-7527

PRESBYTERIAN COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 725 Aspen Rd., Comox

Service 10:30am Sunday, Nov. 10 Guest Speaker: Rev. Murray Etty

Pastor Rev. Clark Gietz

Everyone Welcome. 1250 Anderton Road, Comox

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Morning Service 11am Evening Service 7pm

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ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

JOIN US IN WORSHIP 9:15 am Contemporary Service 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

St. Peter

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925 SATURDAY 5:40 Express Contemporary Worship SUNDAY 8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

St. John the Divine

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

SUNDAY SERVICE 8:30-9:15am,10:00-11:15 am and 4-5 pm WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10-10:45 am

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Consumer Guide ❯❯ How to PURCHASE

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you to need know 1. Assess your needs verses your wants 2. Plan your budget 3. Research your shortlist 4. Protect your new car investment 5. Meet the service staff Too many of us joke about how frustrating it can be to purchase a new vehicle. The experience need not be as bad as our jokes, and in fact, it can be satisfying – if you do your homework, set up a plan and stick to it. Next to a home, a vehicle is one of the most expensive items most of us will ever purchase. Research and planning is key. If you walk into a car dealership and you have no idea of what you want and how much you can afford, you may end up buying something out of sheer frustration. Assess your lifestyle, work habits and recreation needs and be sure the vehicle you want will fit the bill based on your weighted importance of all three of the categories. Be sure of your needs. If you are replacing a vehicle, consider what you liked about your present vehicle. What do you wish you had and what can you do without. Consider your work habits; how far and how long do you travel to and from work? And do you also use your vehicle for work? Also consider your lifestyle and recreation activities to help draw a picture of what the ideal vehicle is for you. Budget considerations are very important.

RESEARCH ANd PlANNiNg iS kEy. Assess your lifestyle, work habits and recreation needs and be sure the vehicle you want will fit the bill based on your weighted importance of all three of the categories. What can you comfortably afford in consideration of your monthly expenses and savings. Write down the budget numbers you have come up with to see what down payment you can comfortably make and what monthly payments you are able to afford (example: $3,000 down from savings leaves a $250 bi-weekly payment after your household budget has been figured). Remember, a down payment will bring your monthly payments down and can make a difference in the future when its trade in time again. Also take into consideration long term ownership. Look into the added benefit of an extended mechanical breakdown (warranty) protection and also consider protecting your investment with products that will preserve and enhance the interior and exterior look of your vehicle such as paint and fabric protection. Not only will all three of these items

ensure many years of trouble free driving and a look that won’t wear out, your overall satisfaction with your purchase won’t end when your car is paid off. Additionally, these items may even add some extra resale value at trade in time.

Remember, you will probably have more satisfaction buying and owning a new car that you already know is what you want and need, at the price you can afford. Advance work on your vehicle needs and financing will save you money and better prepare you.

The final thing you need to consider is service. Take a tour of the dealership and meet key service personnel. They will always be there to take care of your servicing needs for years of trouble free ownership.

Remember, a good car dealer wants to be your car dealer for life. A car sale lasts a day, but customer service lasts a lifetime.

CoRRECtioN NotiCE Please be advised a wrong manager’s name ran in the October 31st edition of the Consumer - How to Guide. The correct General Sales Manager for KIA is Chris Powers. We sincerely apologize for this error.

“Seven years ago, Kia cars were nondescript, but reliable, sold on price and certainly not considered as world-class desirable objects. Today’s Kia products are well-made, great performers, and - above all - good-looking. That quality can essentially be attributed to one man, Peter Schreyer, chief design officer for Kia and Automobile Magazine’s chosen 2012 Man of the Year.” Chris Powers, General Sales Manager, Kia

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