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A 44-year-old Courtenay man is dead following a collision on the Inland Island Highway Monday. Shortly after noon, the Comox Valley RCMP were called to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 19 at the Bloedel Creek bridge, south of Courtenay. Police from the Comox Valley detachment attended the scene along with the B.C. ambulance service, North Island traffic services and the RCMP collision reconstructionist. RCMP note the investigation revealed that a southbound vehicle - a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier - lost control, crossed the grass median going into the northbound lane of travel and was struck by a 2004 Toyota Rav 4. Several others in both vehicles were taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital for treatment for serious injuries. This investigation is continuing. - Comox Valley RCMP

In its 21st year in the Comox Valley, the Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire covered two floors of the Florence Filberg Centre last weekend, offering a diverse selection of handcrafted gifts and artwork. The Fiesta World Craft Bazaar takes over the Filberg T:8.5" Centre this weekend. See Page 5 for a preview.

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The Comox Valley School District is hosting a series of public consultations about a long-range facilities plan, which includes the possible relocation of École Puntledge Park Elementary to Lake Trail School. The latter is only half full in terms of student enrolment. The district has already met with parents to determine if Courtenay and Arden elementary schools should be configured as Kindergarten to Grade 7. “We have Grade 7 in almost all of our schools,” SD71 secretary-treasurer Russell Horswill said. “We just have a K to 6 anomaly on the West Courtenay side. We’re looking at changing that to be a similar structure across the district.” The discussion also involves a proposed boundary change at Courtenay Elementary to balance student enrolment. Consultations regarding the

Sales from author’s book support cause Proceeds from sales of Diane Bestwick’s novel And A Bird Sang will benefit a foster home in China, to where the Nanaimo author returns in February. The book, about the one child law, tells about the anguish of a Chinese woman who accidentally becomes pregnant with a second child. Bestwick spoke about her time in China and read from her latest novel at the Courtenay Library Oct. 29 — the same day Chinese law changed, allowing families two children. Her book is available for purchase at the Laughing Oyster Bookshop and the Hub Cafe in Courtenay.

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proposed closure at Puntledge at Highland,” Horswill said. will be held Nov. 25 and 30, “That school is under-utilized. Dec. 7 and, if needed, Jan. 6. Over time we’d like to get that Sessions run from 6:30-8:30 school up into the eight- or p.m. at the school at 401 Wil- 900-student range.” lemar Ave. A working commitConsultants/retired educatee will be formed at the first tors Clyde Woolman and Bill meeting. Village will run a separate “It’s important to be clear consultation process for the the board has not made a deci- structure of French immersion sion on this. All they’ve done is programs. Dates have yet to made a motion to engage the be set. community in a consultation,” As it stands, SD71 has dual Horswill said. track (English and French) The plan at Punalso propostledge and It’s important to be es boundary single track clear the board has not changes to (French only) balance enrol- made a decision on this. at École ments — and All they’ve done is made a Robb Road programming motion to engage the com- in Comox. A — at the three recommenValley high munity in a consultation. dation is schools. Vanito move to er Secondary track Russell Horswill dual has about programs at 1,200 stuRobb Road dents while Highland has just and at Airport Elementary at 625. Enrolment at Mark Isfeld the base. Proposed changes is about 900. could potentially save the disSecondary boundary meet- trict about $720,000 on an ings will be held from 6:30- ongoing basis. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Vanier, The community is encourDec. 2 at Highland and Dec. 3 aged to visit sd71.bc.ca for at Isfeld. more information. Click on “It’s driven by a couple of Long Range Facilities Plan at things. One, we’re looking the right. at increasing the enrolment Feedback from the public

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On the afternoon of Nov. 12, police entered into an impaired driving investigation on the 2400 block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. Information led police to the driver of a green pickup truck. The driver subsequently failed a breathalyzer test. The driver was also found to be a prohibited driver at the time. The man is now facing impaired driving and driving while prohibited.

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Elves busy at Santa’s Workshop ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

From puzzles to bikes, books to dolls and much more in between, Santa’s Workshop and its volunteer elves are well underway in preparing for the upcoming Christmas season. The organization helps parents of the Valley with chil-

dren from newborns to 16 years old by providing toys for Christmas. Volunteers clean, repair or restore and repackage toys, readying them for distribution. Parents can call and make an appointment to ‘shop’ for their children through three weeks in December. Volunteer Barb Metheral explained pre-registration is required, and parents, grandparents or guardians can call 250-897-1994 Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to make an appointment between Nov. 30 and Dec. 22.

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Resident voices concerns regarding proposed development ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Shelly Lesperance-Farndon hopes a 10-metre greenspace behind her Elderberry Crescent residence remains a park/wildlife corridor. She also hopes the trees in the park remain standing, since they act as a noise buffer from Costco. During a public hearing

Monday at Courtenay city council, Lesperance-Farndon spoke against a proposed rezoning of Crown Isle property where Silver Sand Land Corp. intends to build a residential development. The plan includes paving the 10-metre greenspace into a walkway that would connect Waters Place to Anderton Road. “The idea is to concentrate more dense residential development around commercial areas,” said Rick Waldhaus, Crown Isle real estate development manager. He noted the need for more affordable

housing near North Island College, Costco and the new hospital under construction across Lerwick. Costco has requested a noise easement, which Waldhaus said is problematic and unnecessary because it won’t mitigate other noise, such as sirens. In an effort to mitigate noise, Silver Sand plans to extend the fence from Crown Isle’s westernmost boundary to Crown Isle Boulevard. Earlier in the month, council voted 5-2 in favour of second reading for the rezoning.

Rattlesnake: Schedule includes prison visits Continued from Page 3 “The reason why we have a worldwide epidemic of mental health issues is because of trauma. Trauma is the start, and that’s why we have all kinds of addictions…anything that takes us out of feeling what our true feelings are.” In recent years, Fleury’s schedule has been filled with radio and television appearances, book signings and healing forums. He says the latter have been well received. “They are life-changing events for the people that are in the audience. It’s a whole day of conversation with the audience, moving in and out of different topics. Every conference that we do takes on its own life. Sometimes it’s about grief, sometimes it’s about anger. We let the audience take it where it wants to go.” On Wednesday, he and Barthel were scheduled to speak to inmates at a prison in Prince Albert, Sask. It was to be their fourth prison visit. “It is probably the best thing that we do,” Fleury said. “They’re the key to all this, to solving this problem.” Along with the forums, they are also co-hosting an Internet radio show, and launching an app (CWAR) to stay connected with others interested in healing and collective support. Fleury and Barthel are also involved

in the Breaking Free Foundation (BFF), which provides treatment and support to trauma survivors. Those without financial resources can apply for a grant. If approved, their therapy will be paid for. The non-profit BFF grew out of the Victor Walk — a grassroots way to raise further awareness and get people talking about

childhood trauma. “We pick a province every year,” Fleury said. “Last year we walked from Edmonton to Calgary.” When time permits, Fleury still laces on the skates. He was to arrive home Thursday night. On Friday morning, he plans to hit the ice and play all day in a Hockey Helps The Homeless tournament

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When Fred Bigelow isn’t running things at the Comox Valley Airport, chances are he’s simply out running. The “great outdoors” is a passion of Bigelow’s, and there’s no better stress relief for the CV Airport Commission CEO than a jaunt through some of the trails and backroads of the Comox Valley. “It’s so beautiful here. Even on a gloomy day like today. Ten minutes later you forget that it’s raining outside and you just appreciate where we live.” Bigelow joined the Airport Commission after a 34-year career with the military. It was during his military training that he was first introduced to running, and it wasn’t his favourite activity at the time. “I hated it,” he said. So what changed? “I started running again (as an activity) in 1993, 1994, thereabouts. When I was in Halifax, I used to ride my bike to work. There was a bridge that was about a mile long, where you weren’t allowed to ride your bike. So I would get off and run alongside it, then get back on, at the end. I guess that’s where the running started.” These days, Bigelow reserves the bulk of his running to trails. He makes it a family affair, as often as possible, with his wife, Sarah Savage, and their dogs. Bigelow is actively involved with the Comox Valley Road Run-

ners - a local running club that covers everything from clinics for beginners, to marathon training. “There’s a great Thursday night group with the run/walk club that goes through some of the lesser known trails in the community. There really are some incredible runs. Nymph Falls, Trent River, even up in the Cumberland hills.” Although he doesn’t identify himself as a runner, he has completed 11 marathons and one ultra. He enters the Perseverance Trail Run every year and also competes in MOMAR’s Cumberland event. “I’ve entered Snow to Surf for many years,” although he said this year he did not get a chance to complete his leg. “I was in the canoe leg and it got cancelled, so… I would prefer the biking portion, but that leg has been spoken for, by our team leader.” Biking, running… there’s only one thing missing from a triathlon appearance: swimming. Bigelow said that’s unlikely. “Swim-running is a great workout, but I look like a drowning man when I get into the pool. I’ve just never been a swimmer.” The Road Runners offer a running clinic every new year, that will take people from the couch to completing a 5k run in 10 weeks. The 2016 clinic starts Jan. 16. Extreme Runners and the Lewis Centre are now accepting registrations. For more information, email 5kclinic@cvrr.ca or call Fred at 250-890-3288.

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VIEWPOINT Lins: ‘Let go, move on and bury the past’ Dear residents of the Comox Valley,

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Editorial

Peace is always the right course to follow

t was with great sadness that we learned of the violence and death that was wrought on the people of Paris last week. We were appalled by the acts, angry at the perpetrators and bewildered at the motivations. Mostly, there is sadness. Sadness at the murder of the innocent, the most unjustifiable of crimes. But sadness, too, at this assault on peace. Were France’s streets safe, or was it an illusion? If safety was an illusion there, then is it an illusion in other places, like Canada? If we are not safe, should we be scared? And if we are scared, does that mean that the terrorists win? The problem is, it’s not as simple as winning and losing, or good versus evil, or us versus them. It’s hard to fathom, behind the wanton terror, but the other side believes its cause is right and just, too. And though we must not allow terror to triumph, the threat is scattered and unidentifiable. It’s tempting to seek vengeance, but where do we go and what can we hope to accomplish there? It’s not wholly wrong to wage war. Indeed, it would be wrong to meekly condone Islamic State’s violence and human rights atrocities. Primarily, though, Canada must be a voice for peace in the world. It may be that in this instance, we will need to fight for peace, but if we must fight, it should be done with the belief that there exists a better way. The shootings and the bombings that terrorized Paris last week do not signal that the world is spinning into a descent toward war and violence and death, because it isn’t. Rather, as the world revolves, humanity continues to evolve toward a more peaceful existence. It’s hard to believe in times like these, but it’s happening, though slowly, too slowly. Mahatma Gandhi said, “There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.” Peace must be not only our hope, but our guiding principle. It must be so. World peace depends on it. –Black Press

We owe you a debt of gratitude, for you (stood) with the residents of Maple Pool for the last five years, one month and four days. The prolonged situation of uncertainty has now ended. The residents of Maple Pool finally have had lifted from their shoulders the burden of worrying that they would lose the place they call “home.” Thanks to the community for their support, numerous letters that have been written and shared with the readers of The Record, the Echo and The Island Word. The endless efforts from the group of “Friends of Maple Pool,” the business groups in the Valley, and our tireless team of legal counsel. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts, what we want to say is beyond words. We know that many of you are curious about the details of this settlement; sometimes “to bury it” is

the best answer. The mediator who helped solve the problems is a very wise person; she said that “both sides have to bury whatever insistences you have if really seeking a solution; new ideas may be created when talking.” The message that we’ve received from this intelligent mediator is: let go, move on and bury the past if possible. One of our friends sent

an email after she read the statement in the newspaper, saying “it is still unfair.” Nothing is absolutely “right or wrong,” “fair or unfair”; somehow, fairness depends on specific situational-factors. The city first ordered the eviction of Maple Pool residents on Oct 19, 2010, it has been long enough journey for us, for the residents of Maple Pool, and for the people who tried to help find a

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solution. How many fiveyear periods do we have in our lifetime? We welcomed the mayor, councillors, city staffs and city’s legal counsel to join us in opening our minds, all together, and in finding a suitable solution. Every life counts. With the settlement, all residents of Maple Pool know they no longer have to worry about losing their home and having nowhere to go, we all have been finally relieved of a heavy burden. All the legal costs to both sides will be buried, but no more expenses in legal fees will be incurred, which will benefit all the taxpayers of City of Courtenay. We all have learned a lesson, haven’t we? It is time to move on, let go, and be free. A quote to share: “Set your heart on doing right, do it over and over again and you will be filled with joy”. ~ Zen saying ~

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Director upset with Cumberland’s decision

Dear editor, I can find no words to express my deep disappointment at the Village of Cumberland’s 11th hour decision to withdraw support for the South Sewer Project. It may take a decade or more before the realization of this unique opportunity (lost) becomes apparent. The project came at a historic time when the Comox Valley was represented at the cabinet level in both the provincial and federal government. Our own Komox First Nations had just signed a pre-treaty agreement in principal and our federal MP was the minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs. No small coincidence that a $15million grant - the largest single award of gas tax funds in B.C. - came through UBCM for the South Sewer Project with Cumberland, Area A and KFN as partners. It all came with a shelf life. Substantial completion by 2017 or we give the money back. Issues of governance were respectfully worked out with the three partners meeting as a select committee over the past two years and with the help of well known municipal lawyer Colin Stewart. In meetings at UBCM with provincial Minister of the Environment, Mary Polak, it was agreed that discharge into Baynes Sound was a non-starter due to the optics that would have devastating consequences on the economics of the shellfish industry as well as objections of our First Nations partner. All this in addition to the Canada P3 application process that has advanced through to round eight (which could bring an additional $20plus million to the table) not to mention the recent change in our federal government and their commitment to local government infrastructure, brings me to puzzle why pull the plug now? It was not even a “drop dead” moment with possible additional funding and much public process left including a potential referendum. My dad used to say, “It is never cheaper to build anything than it is today.” Costs have almost doubled over the past 10 years and regulations grow stricter by the day. Perhaps all the planets will

align again but I would advocate a reality check. Edwin Grieve Director Area C and member of the South Sewer Select Committee

Remembrance Day should be secular

Dear editor, My family and I attended the Remembrance Day ceremony in Courtenay yesterday; our son Logan was part of a group from his sixth grade class at Royston Elementary to sing at the ceremony. The weather was beautiful, and it was a delight to see him take an interest in participating. However, when the ceremony was over we left both confused and disappointed. We had thought that we were attending a Remembrance Day ceremony to honour our veterans, those Canadians who had fought for our freedom, and those who had given the supreme sacrifice for their country. Instead, however, we attended a ceremony that came off more as a sermon of God than as a ceremony to remember our soldiers who died in the line of duty. As we were getting back into our car, Logan asked, “I’m confused... what do Israel and the Philistines have to do with remembering Canadian veterans and soldiers on Remembrance Day?” Our sons also asked and wondered why someone would say that in order to create world peace we should pray to God first, pray to God second, and then only thirdly look to create peace within ourselves, our family, and our communities. “Why would we not start with creating peace within ourselves, and then work to spread that peace to others?” they asked. While we ended up having an interesting discussion about Remembrance Day and Canadian veterans in the car on the way home, I’m still feeling that the reason we had this discussion arose for the wrong reason, and that sufficient proper respect was not given to those soldiers who gave their lives for us. Graham TerMarsch Royston

Photos of dead deer don’t belong in paper

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Dear editor, In the Nov. 5 edition of the

paper there was a most disturbing photo. I expect you already know the one I refer to. In Ralph Shaw’s column on hunting (Time to harvest wild B.C. meat, page 46) there is a photo of a dead deer in a wheelbarrow. That was bad enough, but the lower legs had been cut off which made this photo particularly gruesome. I understand that this is a column for hunters who are used to seeing this sort of thing but this photo and its caption crossed a line. Imagine a child seeing a picture of a deer in a wheelbarrow, cute, so they look closer and realize what is really going on. This picture of a mutilated deer is not family viewing. Please ask Mr. Shaw to be more discerning in his choice of photographs for publication. Pamela King-Wilson Courtenay

Maple Pool settlement long overdue

Dear editor, The settlement of the Maple Pool issue comes as long overdue but tremendously welcomed news. Mayor Jangula has demonstrated exceptional leadership and the new council’s commitment to an acceptable solution has never marginalized the plight of the homeless or the precarious situation of the residents of Maple Pool. They have struggled with the issue of potential municipal liability in the case of a disaster. The residents have waited in limbo for far too long and now have some relief and assurance of housing. The agreement is also a testament to the good will of the Lins. They have accepted responsibility should flooding recur but have secured permanent low-cost housing for 53 families, while still ensuring adequate continued operating funds with the provision of 23 temporary sites at market rates. This is great news for the citizens of Courtenay and after being vilified for over a year for not carrying out their campaign promises, the mayor and councillors have lifted the albatross from their shoulders and deserve our thanks.   Fred Muzin Courtenay

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Artists help Habitat ReBrand Last fall, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North put out a call for artists to help ‘ReBrand Hope in the ReStore’ by painting their interpretation of what ‘building community’ meant to them on more than 60 shelving header panels. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, Habitat will celebrate this community collaboration with the official unveiling of a remarkable collection of colourful and creative 10-inch by four-foot art panels in the Courtenay ReStore. “We were thrilled with the response from the art community,” says Habitat’s executive director, Pat McKenna. “The ReBrand Hope Project celebrates the unique partnership we formed with local artists and the theme of ‘building community’ supports the

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Art PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox presents “A GROUP SHOW” by “BRUSHWORKS” From Nov. 10-29. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m., Closed Monday. Free admission. Located at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to pearlellisgallery.com Designer art show Paintings by Martha JablonskiJones at Wayne Mackenzie Designer Goldsmith #105 1995 Cliffe Ave. Show runs TuesdayFriday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. until Dec. 18.

Theatre Learn to speak Shakespeare - Courtenay Little Theatre is sponsoring a workshop to learn how to “speak the language of Shakespeare”, Friday, Nov., 13; Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15. Application forms are online at courtenaylittletheatre. This workshop will be helpful for anyone planning to audition Jan. 15 & 16 2016 for CLT’s Spring production of “THE TEMPEST” Christmas Tree: Courtenay Little Theatre will present this wonderful one-act play about two last-minute shoppers laying claim to the last Christmas tree in a tree lot on Christmas Eve. The play is being presented as a fundraiser for the Comox Valley Food Bank. At the Stan Hagen Theatre on the North Island College campus on Friday, Nov. 27 at 7.30 p.m. Doors open at 7 for festival seating. Tickets are

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Thursday, November 19 Duplicate bridge: The Lion’s Den in Comox (1729 Comox Ave.) has Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge in a warm, friendly atmosphere from 1-4:30 p.m. A partner is guaranteed, so drop-ins are welcome. $5 entry.

Friday, November 20 Seniors’ dance: The Evergreen Club will be showcasing the live music of the band Amigos. This band is always a fan favourite playing the songs you love! Dance takes place at Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre downstairs in the Rotary Hall. Dancing is from 7:30-10:30 p.m. $7 charge for Evergreen members; $9 non-members. FMI call the Filberg Office at 250338-1000. CARBON RUSH: “The Carbon Rush” takes us around the world to meet people on the front lines of carbon trading. This movie reveals the true cost of carbon trading, and shows who stands to gain and who stands to lose. 7 p.m. Comox United Church 250 Beach Dr., Comox. MAD ABOUT WINE: The famous North Island College Wine Festival is back with a ‘60s theme. The festival is titled MAD ABOUT WINE, based on the TV show ‘Mad Men.’ We will be turning the clock hand back to era of good music, classic parties, good wine and

ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY Due to road reconstruction, Wacor Holdings Ltd. would like to advise the residents of the Comox Valley that Bevan Road, from Wellington Road to The Landfill, will be closed from September 8th through till the end of November. The Comox Valley Waste Management Centre can be accessed by using Marsden and Lake Trail Roads. From the Comox Valley Parkway, head northwest on Cumberland Road, northwest on Marsden Road, west on Lake Trail Road, turning left onto Bevan Road and right onto Pigeon Lake Road to the landfill.

Laughter, the best medicine: Need to lighten up in life?! Laughter Wellness is a series of playful, interactive exercises designed to stimulate laughter. It provides an opportunity for adults to be playful in a nonjudgmental environment and to learn to laugh at life’s stresses. A willingness to laugh is all that’s needed! See www. invokelaughter.com Saturdays Family Fun class (all ages) 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free! Lake Trail Middle School 805 Willemar Ave. Black Creek Christmas Bazaar: Harmony Hearts Christmas Bazaar with crafts, baking, silent auction items, bucket draws and lunch. Something for everyone. United Mennonite Church, 2277 Enns Road, Black Creek. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Communicate with compassion: Introduction to Compassionate Communication: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at House of Now, 536 5th St. Courtenay. $10. Learn a simple four- stage process to communicate from the heart and let go of criticism, judgment, blame and anger. Improve your relationships and make your life more wonderful. Call 250 465-1026 to register. Strings duo in concert Dolin-Kayaleh Duo, presented by Fanny Bay Community Association at the OAP Hall, Fanny Bay. This Montrealbased violin and cello duo will be featuring music by Ravel, Kodaly and Reinhold Gliere. Both artists have performed with major orchestras and ensembles around the world, including Carnegie Hall and the Barbican in London. Tickets available at Laughing Oyster Books, Courtenay, Weinberg’s Good Foods in Buckley Bay and Salish Sea Market, Bowser. FMI Call 250-335-2046. FAIR TRADE FIESTA!: With 55 vendors covering 120 tables in every room at the Filberg Centre, Fiesta World Craft Bazaar Canada’s largest fair trade global craft fair - has something for everyone! We have the world coming to the Valley! Our Fiesta Restaurant will be serving delicious soup and ethnic food and there is child care. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, November 22 ROLLER DERBY: It’s roller derby scrimmage season again! Join the Brick House Betties at the CRI (2665 Dunsmuir) 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.,for an Open B&W Scrimmage. Come cheer, or volunteer. Spectators welcome (upstairs); entrance by donation. Want to NSO or Ref? Contact Coastal Call Monitors. Info: Check Events at www.facebook. com/BrickHouseBetties FAIR TRADE FIESTA!: With 55 vendors covering 120 tables in every room at the Filberg Centre, Fiesta World Craft Bazaar Canada’s largest fair trade global craft fair - has something for everyone! We have the world coming to the Valley! Our Fiesta Restaurant will be serving delicious soup and ethnic food and there is child care. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Book a Tupperware Party You could earn lots of free stuff! Lots of new items A great opportunity to start your own business. Kathy 250-334-0966 kathysekulich@my.tupperware.ca

Union Bay Craft Fair - The annual Union Bay Christmas Craft Fair goes today, at Union Bay Community Hall (5401 HWY 19A), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Two floors of vendors, so something for nearly everyone on your Christmas list.

Monday, November 23 Evergreen Club Whist: Join us for a fun night of whist. Come early to sign up. Starts 7:30 pm in the Rotary Hall of Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. Only $2 per person. Evergreen Club members only. 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun will be had by all. New players welcome. FMI call 250-3381000 or check out the website www.evergreenclub.me Laughter, the best medicine: Need to lighten up in life?! Laughter Wellness is a series of playful, interactive exercises designed to stimulate laughter. It provides an opportunity for adults to be playful in a nonjudgmental environment and to learn to laugh at life’s stresses. A willingness to laugh is all that’s needed! See www. invokelaughter.com Mondays Adult class (ages 17+) 7-8 pm Minimum suggested donation $5-$10 Lake Trail Middle School 805 Willemar Ave.

Friday, November 27 KIWANIS CHRISTMAS JUNKTIQUE: Day 1 tonight, 6-8 p.m. at St. George’s United Church in Courtenay. All the usual assorted odds and ends and some collectibles. You know we offer great value and all the proceeds go back into our community. Seniors’ dance: The Evergreen Club will be showcasing the live music of Dan Hughes. Dance takes place at Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre downstairs in the Rotary Hall. Dancing is from 7:30-10:30 p.m. $7 charge for Evergreen members; $9 non-members. FMI call the Filberg Office at 250-338-1000

Saturday, November 28 KIWANIS CHRISTMAS JUNKTIQUE Day 2 today, 8-11 a.m. at St. George’s United Church in Courtenay. All the usual assorted odds and ends and some collectibles. You know we offer great value and all the proceeds go back into our community.

Climate change film: This Changes Everything - the documentary inspired by Naomi Klein’s book of the same name, filmed in nine countries over four years connects carbon pollution with the economic system that put it there. This Changes Everything builds to its most controversial and exciting idea: we can seize the crisis of climate change to transform our failing economic system into one that’s better. Stan Hagen Theatre, NIC at 7 p.m. Admission FREE.

Wednesday, November 25 Midweek Bazaar and lunch: Cumberland lamplighters Bazaar & Lunch. Doors open at 11 a.m. Lunch $7, starts at 11:30. Location Buchanan Hall 2678 Dunsmuir, Cumberland Dementia program: Minds in Motion is a fitness and social program (1-3 p.m., Native

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Sunday, November 29 Syrian chili lunch: A chili lunch put on by the churches of Black Creek in co-operation with the Baba Ganouj restaurant. All proceeds from this lunch will go toward sponsoring a Syrian refugee family. There will be silent auction items available. Noon-2 p.m. at Black Creek Community Centre (2001 Black Creek Rd.) $20.

Monday, November 30 Laughter, the best medicine: Need to lighten up in life?! Laughter Wellness is a series of playful, interactive exercises designed to stimulate laughter. It provides an opportunity for adults to be playful in a nonjudgmental environment and to learn to laugh at life’s stresses. A willingness to laugh is all that’s needed! See www. invokelaughter.com Mondays Adult class (ages 17+) 7-8 p.m. Minimum suggested donation $5-$10 Lake Trail Middle School 805 Willemar Ave.

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great excitement all around. We are re-living the ‘60s and what better way than over some good wine. We will have some of the best wineries showcasing some of their best wine and you get to taste each and every one of them to your preference. $55 per ticket. Call Michael Manobe at 250-898-4529 for more info.

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Mortgage Consultant Laughter, the best medicine: Need to lighten up in life?! Laughter Wellness is a series of playful, interactive exercises designed to stimulate laughter. It provides an opportunity for adults to be playful in a nonjudgmental environment and to learn to laugh at life’s stresses. A willingness to laugh is all that’s needed! See www. invokelaughter.com Saturdays Family Fun class (all ages) 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free! Lake Trail Middle School 805 Willemar Ave. Brain research: Comox Valley Humanists present “Recent developments in brain research” with guest presenter Dr. John Marton, Psychology Professor, North Island College. 9:45 a.m. - Noon. Upstairs at Quality Foods, Discovery Mall 2751 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. Free. Soulful Choir concert: Just in Time Choir presents “Soul”. 2 shows. Matinee concert 2 p.m. evening 7. Soulful jazz standards, and classic soul

Friday, December 4 DANCE SHOW: True Colours Youth Company of Performing Arts presents a show in two acts at the Sid Williams Theatre. First, The Snowman, a ballet based on the book by Raymond Briggs, with music from the 1982 movie. The second act consists of mixed repertoire set by talented choreographers from Arts Umbrella, Ballet Victoria, Ballet B.C., So You Think You Can Dance and many more. See some of the North Island’s most talented dancers. Tickets are on sale now. www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250338-2430

Saturday, December 5 Laughter, the best medicine: Need to lighten up in life?! Laughter Wellness is a series of playful, interactive exercises designed to stimulate laughter. It provides an opportunity for adults to be playful in a nonjudgmental environment and to learn to laugh at life’s stresses. A willingness to laugh is all that’s needed! See www. invokelaughter.com Saturdays Family Fun class (all ages) 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free! Lake Trail School 805 Willemar Ave. Zappacosta: Alfie ZappaCosta w/ Susie McGregor and Lisa Nicklin-Gillespie at The Bridge. Tickets available Bop City Monday ($22); $26 at the door. Dance show: True Colours Youth Company of Performing Arts presents a show in two acts at the Sid Williams Theatre. First, The Snowman, a ballet based on the book by Raymond Briggs, with music from the 1982 movie. The second act consists of mixed repertoire set by talented choreographers from Arts Umbrella, Ballet Victoria, Ballet B.C., So You Think You Can Dance and many more. See some of the North Island’s most talented dancers. Tickets are on sale now. www. sidwilliamstheatre.com or 250338-2430

Monday, December 7 Laughter, the best medicine: Need to lighten up in life?! Laughter Wellness is a series of playful, interactive exercises designed to stimulate laughter. It provides an opportunity for adults to be playful in a nonjudgmental environment and to learn to laugh at life’s stresses. A willingness to laugh is all that’s needed! See www. invokelaughter.com Mondays Adult class (ages 17+) 7-8 p.m. Minimum suggested donation $5-$10 Lake Trail Middle School 805 Willemar Ave.

Saturday, December 12 Laughter, the best medicine: Need to lighten up in life?! Laughter Wellness is a series of playful, interactive exercises designed to stimulate laughter. It provides an opportunity for adults to be playful in a nonjudgmental environment and to learn to laugh at life’s stresses. A willingness to laugh is all that’s needed! See www. invokelaughter.com Saturdays Family Fun class (all ages) 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free! Lake Trail Middle School 805 Willemar Ave.

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Mount Washington is not the biggest ski hill in Canada, but it is home to some big names in Canadian ski racing. Allison Forsyth, Mathieu Leduc, Davon Callander and Teal Harle are among the high-profile athletes who got their start with the Mount Washington Ski Club. The club is celebrating its 35th season this year and is hoping as many former members as possible will join them for their Feb. 12-13 reunion weekend. As current members keep an eye on the sky and hope for snow, registration is underway for all club programs. Details are at mtwashingtonskiclub.com “Whether you are a new young skier looking for an organized program to learn the basics in a small group, family, club-like setting taught by certified CSIA/CSCF coaches, or a more seasoned skier looking for a group to shred it up on the mountain, we have something for every age and skill level,” said MWSC spokesperson Maureen Clarke. The MWSC also has a Facebook page dedicated to the 35th year celebrations www.facebook.com/MWSC35/ and invites submissions and comments. “We want this to be a true celebration, a chance to

come home, remember/relive your time in the club, and there’s several doctors, a heart surgeon … some reconnect with old friends and see where we are today,” pretty amazing people.” The lifeskills that skiing promotes is also important. the club notes. “The kids and the atmosphere … being a small part John Trimmer has been head coach of the club for 30 of its 35 years, with a three-year hiatus when he in helping them become what they want,” Trimmer coached the B.C. women’s provincial ski team from said. “The bigger thing is making sure it’s fun and they build a ton of skills to help them do whatever else in 1999 to 2002. The MWSC began in 1980, and Stan Hanson was the life.” coach when Trimmer became involved. “I never really raced,” said Trimmer. “I was skiing Forsyth a local success story The club’s biggest success story is Allison Forsyth, around the mountain and I think he liked the way I skied. He grabbed me and I started helping out and it the eight-time Canadian champion and two-time Olympian who has five World Cup just kind of built from there.”. podiums on her resume as well as In his 30 years as coach there a giant slalom bronze medal from have been great results by the My earliest memories of the world championships. skiers, from local to international my life, I was already a part of Following in her siblings’ footlevels. steps, Forsyth was skiing at the There are also “many incredible MWSC... in my whole life I felt age of two and recalls Peter Gibmemories” of travelling through the time I spent with MWSC was son was her first coach. When the United States and Europe. the most rewarding. she started racing at age five, But he answers quickly when asked what the highlight has been. 8-time Canadian champion Allison Forsyth Trimmer became her coach. “My dad and mom, Jack and “Just some absolutely amazing Marion, were very integral in kids that have gone on to do amazing things. With skiing, the way we are together all the starting the club. My mom was president of the club time, the skills they learn growing up on the road trying for many years,” the 37-year-old Forsyth said from her to figure things out, dealing with peers, the camarade- home in Vancouver. “My earliest memories of my life, I was already a part rie, keeping up with their school, time management is of MWSC. One of my earliest memories, actually, I was a huge thing,” Trimmer said. “I look at this picture (of former club members) here about five or six when they built the club cabin.

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18 ■ Thursday, November 19, 2015 ■ COMOXVALLEYRECORD.com When it comes to spreading the news, readers of the Comox Valley Record are number one. They enjoy packing a copy of their favourite hometown newspaper with them as they travel the globe to celebrate special occasions, visit friends and family, enjoy a relaxing vacation or see some of the world’s many historical and geographical landmarks. Take us along on your next trip and send your photo to sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com or drop it off at our office.

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■ Ilene Yeomans and her mother, Phyllis Williamson, enjoyed a “fang-tastic” trip to eastern Europe this summer. They took us along to Bran Castle, home of Dracula, in Transylvania, Romania.

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In order to have a credit score at all, you have to be using some sort of “credit instruments” that report your borrowing and payment history. This is the first way credit cards affect your mortgage qualification. Most lenders require at least two different instruments reporting with two or more years of history in order to qualify for a mortgage. The best thing you can do to improve your credit score is make all your minimum payments on time. A single late payment, even by a few days, will stay on your credit report for years. You should also keep your credit card balances as low as possible. The closer your balances are to their limits, the more it looks like you’re struggling with debt. As of quite recently, keeping your balances low will also help you in another, potentially more dramatic, way. As a borrower, you’re

only allowed to have monthly debt payments (mortgage, property taxes, utilities, vehicle loan, credit cards, etc.) that total a set percentage of your gross monthly income. This is called “Total Debt Servicing” (TDS). Lenders used to be able to use your minimum credit card payments as stated on each bill in calculating your TDS. Under the new model, however, we have to use a payment of 3% of your balance. This is typically much higher and can therefore significantly reduce the room in your TDS available for mortgage payment. If you have $10,000 of unsecured debt, for example, even if your minimum payment is just $100 we have to use a $300 payment (3%) in calculating your TDS. That $200 could reduce your maximum mortgage amount by $40,000 based on a typical 25-year mortgage. If you’re curious how any of this may affect you, please give me a call.

Mackenzie Gartside is a Mortgage Consultant with Select Mortgage. Find today’s rates online at www. comoxmortgages.com or call 250-331-0800.

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LIVE MUSIC and MAGIC! Local restaurants, pubs and cafes are in the Moonlight mood too. In between your shopping adventures you can cozy up with a delicious snack, sweet treat or a tasty drink and take in some great entertainment! Singer Songwriter Tereza Tomek plays Union Street Grotto at 7:30 pm. An encore performer at the Elevate Arts Festival, Tereza’s stories and songs take listeners on a journey of discovery! Down at Zocalo’s Jazz lovers can take in the Anderson Jazz Syndicate from 7 - 9 pm and enjoy some tasty tapas! The much loved Jilli Martini Band plays Billy D’s 8:30

Carolers a-caroling and performers performing throughout the evening at Moonlight & Magic 2015

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If you are wondering where people are getting the blue reflective address signs with white numbers popping up all around the valley you can thank the Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club. They continue to sell the 911 Reflective Address Signs as a community fundraiser project that will help keep families safe. Every year people spend precious minutes waiting for emergency services because the drivers can’t find their home. When it’s dark out, address numbers may not be visible from the street. Households that frequently have guests over in the evening can also benefit greatly from installing a reflective address sign. They’ll help delivery drivers, taxis, and home support workers too! You can get you own 911 reflective address sign at Comox Centre Mall every Saturday starting November 28 to Decem-

ber 19 because Lion volunteers will be set up to promote and make these address signs. Just visit their table to order your customized sign and it will be made while you wait. “We have sold hundreds and hundreds of reflective address signs and they are very effective, day or night and even in the fog. They are very easy to install and 100% of the money raised from this project goes directly back into the community,” said Vice-Chair and Committee Chairperson Lion Ken Hand. The Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club serves the community by distributing grants and bursaries; GP Vanier, Mark Isfeld and Highland Secondary School Student Bursary, North Island College Student Bursary, Coal Hills BMX, the Courtenay Recreational Assoc., Sid Williams Theatre, Child Development Assoc., CV Therapeutic Riding, Boys and

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Nobody wants to have a blue Christmas. A blues Christmas? That’s another story. Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band from Victoria will perform A Tribute to the Blues of Christmas on Nov. 27 at the Sid Williams Theatre. Although the band, which formed in 1978, gigged all over the Island in its heyday, it hasn’t played in the Comox Valley since the 1980s, band leader and lead singer Hank Lionhart says in an interview from Victoria. “We used to play up there a ton, at the Mex and Waverley. We did a couple of hall gigs up there; we played with Queen Ida and the Bon Temps Zydeco Band back in the day.” The band, which was born at the University of Victoria’s Sub Pub, took its cue from Lionhart, who had been in a blues band in his native province of Alberta. “It wasn’t long into our existence when we started writing original material. We have done mostly original material and we have three albums. “We did two albums in the early days produced by (Powder Blues Band singer-guitarist) Tom Lavin.” Buoyed by a contract with RCA, Uncle Wiggly opened for blues legends Muddy Waters, James Cotton and Paul Butterfield as well as Joe Cocker. Uncle Wiggly, which disbanded in the early ’80s, regrouped in the ’90s and went on one tour a year. They released a new CD this year called Still Burnin it Up. The Sid Williams Theatre show will be a departure from typical blues material. “The Christmas show is something that I’ve wanted

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Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band presents A Tribute to the Blues of Christmas at the Sid Williams Theatre, Nov. 27

to do for 30 some-odd years. I just thought it would be a great idea to pay tribute and homage to all the fabulous blues Christmas tunes ‘cause there are so many great Christmas blues tunes that people are unaware of.” Don’t expect traditional Christmas carols. “I decided it would be pretty cool to have a show that was all Christmas music, but obscure – and some not so obscure – but all tunes by blues artists.” Lionhart did his homework. “I did some research and I selected about 22 really cool tunes and we wrote a couple of originals for it as well. “The tunes are mainly from the ’20s, ’30s, ’40s, ‘50s

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and ’60s. There are some swing tunes by Louis Jordan and Big Joe Turner; there’s some B.B. King, Eric Clapton, some Koko Taylor, Etta James…” Uncle Wiggly played the show last year to 380 people at the Alix Goolden Hall in Victoria. After performing it in Courtenay, Sidney, Gibsons, Salt Spring Island, Nanaimo and Vancouver, the seven-stop 2015 tour will end Dec. 20 at the Alix Goolden. The Vancouver date is at Blue Frog Studios, described by Lionhart as “in-studio theatre, which is very like an Austin City Limits thing, and they’re going to tape a full show.” Lionhart hopes that will

become an Uncle Wiggly live CD. “The single biggest comment we get after the shows, and we’ve had standing ovations at most of them … they say it’s the most refreshing Christmas show they’ve ever seen.” By the way, in case you’re wondering, the band’s name comes from a 1950s children’s book that featured a rabbit named Uncle Wiggly Long Ears. Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band performs Nov. 27 at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay as part of the Sid’s Blue Circle Series. For details and tickets, phone 250-338-2430 or visit the Sid box office at 442 Cliffe Ave.

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A festival of choirs Choral Valley’s second annual Fall Choral Festival all day Saturday

Do you love to listen to many voices joined together in harmony? On Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., choral enthusiasts are invited to come and listen to 11 choirs perform at the Comox Pentecostal Church, 1919 Guthrie Rd. Janet Warren, recipient of the BC Music Educator’s Professional Music Educator Award, will be facilitating the learning, sharing, and musical growth for over 300 singers. Local choirs are participating as well as choirs from Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo and Powell River. Different types of choirs, from jazz choirs to chamber ensembles are gathering for the non-competitive choral event. Admission is $5-$10 at the door and audience members are invited to stay for as long as they like. Choral Valley is a year-old local initiative offering choral retreats, festivals and workshops for choirs and singers. “Our community is so rich in culture and compelling scenery,” says Wendy Nixon Stothert, Choral Valley’s director. “I’m thrilled to welcome choirs from near and far to join us here for choral development opportunities. There are hundreds of choirs in Alberta that can come here easily on short, direct, affordable flights.” Retreat activities can include workshops, exploring downtown and local nature attractions, a choral sharing session with a local choir, a performance, and team-building activities. For more information about Choral Valley, please visit choralvalley.ca

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Anela experimenting for jazz society The Georgia Strait Jazz Society returns to its Comox Valley roots this week, with a return engagement of Anela and The Experimenters, tonight (Thursday, Nov. 19) at The Avalanche Bar and Grill. A native of Hawaii and veteran of the Honolulu music scene, Anela Kahiamoe’s popularity in the Valley is phenomenal and his musical talent extensive. This is Anela’s second appearance as a Jazz Society act; last year’s show drew a capacity crowd. “We are happy to bring back his extensive musical talent as he offers beautiful vocals, and performs in his inimitable style on guitar and lap steel ukulele,” said GSJS president Malcolm Holt. “Expect an engaging performance with beautiful vocals combined with his amazing instrumental skills.” For Thursday’s performance, Anela has selected a broad range of popular jazz standards, blues, and

self-penned originals. “The unique blend of instruments and range of musical genres being performed will be very engaging,” Holt said. The five-piece band The Experimenters includes four-time CCMA-nominated Evan Ehgoetz, who masterfully blends his sweet steel pedal guitar sound to jazz favourites. Ehgoetz has shared the stage with the likes of Conway Twitty, Bill Anderson and Allan Jackson. On keyboard and occasional vocals is well-known and highly talented Ralph Barrat. Highly skilled and creative Grahame Edwards plays stand-up and electric bass, and Rob Peterson, on drums, rounds out the rhythm section. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for society members, $12 for non-members. Jazz society members are reminded to mark their calendar for the AGM at the Avalanche Bar, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m.

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Scott show an NIC fundraiser This year at Brian Scott’s Christmas show at Filberg Lodge he will be featuring his Book #4 and original paintings from “Skiing on the Island.” Scott grew up with the ski industry starting at Forbidden in 1961 when a ski pass plus membership in the Fanny Dunkers was $20. The book tells early stories of Mount Becher ski club and the wonderful system of log cabins such as Jay lodge. Everyone’s favourite was Forbidden Plateau Lodge with its huge stone fireplace and reasonable accommodation. Everyone’s hero was Herb Bradley who would pack in the 12 volt battery to fire up the ski lift. Scott’s books cover a wide range of skiing stories. Scott’s showing runs Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22 from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. Signed first editions of Scott’s books will be available. Book #1 and #2 are sold out. Book #3, #4 and #5 will be available. North Island College Foundation receives 10 per cent of all sales.

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The Black Swan Fiddlers return to the Zocalo Cafe on Saturday, Nov. 21 for their annual Comox Valley Food Bank fundraiser. All donations of food and money will go to the food bank. Music starts at 7 p.m. This performance marks the end of a successful year for this energetic Celtic Caillie Band. You will hear traditional, foot tapping Celtic jigs and reels, along with soulful Irish ballads. It’s traditional Celtic music at its best. Our repertoire also includes a lively set of Quebecois reels and ballads. Great music, great food, good cause, good reasons to come to the Zo on Saturday night to support the food bank.

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Canada’s run at the WBSC Premier 12 baseball tournament is over after a 4-3 quarter-final loss to Mexico on Monday, Nov. 16. Mexico scored three unearned runs and held Canada off the scoreboard in all but one inning to advance to the semifinals. Courtenay’s Taylor Green was not in the Canada lineup Monday. With Canada leading

United States in the Nov. 20 semifinal while South Korea takes on Japan in the Nov. 19 semi. The winners meet Nov. 21 in the gold medal game in Tokyo, Japan. Monday’s loss was an upset, as Canada (world #7) won Group A with a 5-0 record while Mexico (world #12) finished fourth in Group B at 2-3. Canada had won the last six games against Mexico in all levels at major tournaments. Canada clinched the top seed in their group by defeating the Netherlands 3-1 on Nov. 15. Green saw action as a pinch hitter, going 0-for-2. On Nov. 14 Canada blanked Italy 4-0. Other

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wins were 9-8 over Chinese Taipei on Nov. 12, 2-0 over Puerto Rico on Nov. 11 and 5-1 over Cuba on Nov. 10 where Green went 1-for-3 with an RBI. The Premier 12 tourney features the top 12 ranked nations in the baseball world according to the WBSC ranking system. There is $4 million prize money at stake, with the winner taking home $1 million. Other Nov. 16 quarter-final matches saw South Korea defeat Cuba 7-2, United States beat Netherlands 6-1 and Japan top Puerto Rico 9-3. More details at premier12.wbsc.org

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As the days keep getting colder, Comox Valley United keeps heating up. The local men’s soccer side posted their third straight win Saturday, beating Bays United 2-0 to take sole possession of second place in Div. 1 of the Vancouver Island Soccer League. United struck in the 25th minute when Graeme McNeill crossed the ball from the left side to Gabby Mason, who finished clinically past the keeper. The second goal was a rocket from 30 yards out by Nick Marinus at the 35th minute. There were chances after that

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Canadian time trial champion Gillian Ellsay of Courtenay is one of 12 athletes on the B.C. NextGen Program announced Nov. 13 by Cycling Canada. By September 2016, all NextGen programs (previously known as the Talent Development Program) will target specific cycling sports as they fast track the development of nominated cycling candidates to international performances. In Victoria, the NextGen program led by coach Jeff Ain will transition in

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Thompson Rivers University had two swimmers attend a 286-swimmer, nineteam meet over the Nov. 6-8 weekend in Vernon. Top eight placings for the WolfPack women’s team included G.P. Vanier grad Megan Rousseau of Comox who placed

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Courtenay’s Brad Gunter helped the TRU WolfPack men’s volleyball team snap a five-match losing streak on Nov. 13 as the ‘Pack downed the Brandon University Bobcats 3-2. The fifth-year outside hitter paced his

team’s offence with 24 kills in 47 opportunities, 11 digs and three block assists. TRU is now 2-7 on the Canada West season.

Coaches awards

Six B.C. coaches with Comox Valley connections were among the 62 honoured with a 2015 Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Award, Nov. 14 in Winnipeg. Deborah Carter, Aleila Miller and Tom Norton won for Special Olympics athletics, whose team includes Robert Burns. Lorena Mead and

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With great Sadness I would like announce the passing of Paul Omelko on the evening of September 27, 2015 in the intensive care unit at St Josephâ€™s Hospital. Paul was predeceased by his father many years ago when he was young, his mother several years later, his brother Mike Omelko, a grandson Joshua Omelko and his wife Shirley Omelko. Paul is survived by his son Pat Omelko (Jhossie), his daughters Gail Omelko and Zena Omelko. He is also survived by his brother John Omelko, his sister and grandchildren, Carmen Vos, Dan Thomson, Helaina Baker Jennifer Omelko, Wes, and Savannah, nieces and nephews. Paul was born in France, a little town just out of Paris. His heritage was that of Ukrainian whereas his mother and father were both born in Ukraine. He did his schooling in France and when he came to Canada he spoke ďŹ‚uent French and Ukrainian. He lived through the war as a child living in France and the effects of war on a young child, made his life growing up, difďŹ cult at times with the ďŹ‚ashes of war times and what he had experienced. Paul was in the Air Force for many years He was the Captain of the Search and Rescue. After leaving his post, he continued working as a Plumber for many years. He would do landscaping jobs for homes in the valley also. He loved to garden and spent years with his gardening and landscaping work. Animals were another one of Paulâ€™s Joys. He just loved his cats and dogs, but also spent many years doing farm work with that of chickens, pigs, rabbits and so on also. He was a very hard worker. Paul was quite an Athletic in many ways. He had coached baseball in the Comox Valley to the young boys when he was younger. He was also a Heavyweight wrestler when he was younger back East and won many trophies. He qualiďŹ ed for the Olympics at one point in time. Paul cared and loved everyone and would give a helping hand to anyone who needed it and ask for nothing in return, except for one of your homemade cookies. Paul had many friends. After Paulâ€™s wife passed away on October 27, 1978, still a very young man, he never remarried again and was a single man for the remaining of his life. He spoke of his wife Shirley often throughout the years up until his last days with us. He never stopped missing her and loving her. Paulâ€™s Journey here with us has ended and I am grateful to say that Mom & Dad are together again. A cremation was held on October 9, 2015 and Paulâ€™s remains will be buried alongside his wife Shirley. Mom and dad are together again. May they rest in peace. A service and celebration for Paulâ€™s life, will be held at a later date. This will follow and will be announced at such time. Thank very much to the staff at Glacier View Lodge for taking such good care of Paul Omelko while he was residing there and to St Josephâ€™s Hospital for their loving care in his last moments with us. Thank you also to Percyâ€™s Funeral Home in helping with all the arrangements. It is very much appreciated. With Love from His familyâ€Ś..

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Frederick Slater. After a brief battle with a complication of his lymphoma, Tom passed away in the early hours of November 5, 2015 at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria surrounded by love with his family by his side. Tom was predeceased by his granddaughter Sophie, father Thomas Sr., mother Joyce, fathers-in-law Ted Mangles, Bill Wylie and mother-in-law Rose Mangles/Wylie. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Kathy, son John, daughter Tricia (Shane) Rush, grandchildren Paige, Jackson, Lucas and Sonny, sister Susan (Rod) Slater/Pearson, sisters-in-law Valerie (George) Noble, Shelley (Bill) MerriďŹ eld, brothers-in-law John (Cheryl) Mangles, Wayne (Melinda) Mangles, Mike (Jeanne) Trullinger, several nieces and nephews, cousins as well as a large extended family. Tom was born in Vancouver on May 5, 1953 and was raised in Richmond until the age of 16 when his family relocated to the Comox Valley to run their dairy farm. He attended high school at G.P Vanier Senior Secondary and following that he helped run the family farm. At the age of 22 he began his trucking career which included transport, logging and dairy. Through this career he travelled throughout the province, Alberta, Yukon and most of the states west of the Mississippi. He joined the Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department in 1991 where he climbed the ranks to his eventual promotion to Captain in 2009. He served proudly in the Honor Guard and was a member of the BC Training OfďŹ cers Association. Tom dedicated a large part of his life to serving the community and was honored to be able to do so. Tom had a vast variety of interests including his stock car days, Lacrosse, participating in the Fire Fighter Challenges and World Police & Fire Games not to mention being a ten time Ironman ďŹ nisher. Some of his happiest times in the last few years was cruising the open roads with Kathy on his FireďŹ ghter Special Harley Davidson. Tom will be remembered for his sense of humor, integrity, hard work ethic, and quiet leadership. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin and a great friend to all that had the privilege of knowing him. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends and will forever be in our hearts. May you be resting comfortably with a rum & coke in your hand watching the Leafs win in your honor. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society for Lymphoma Research, The Childrenâ€™s Health Foundation and to Y.A.N.A. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the Air Ambulance crew and the doctors and nurses at St. Joseph Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital I.C.U. for their excellent care and compassion. Memorial Service to be held on December 13, 2015 at 11 am at The Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay.

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ROBINSON Gladys Sylvia (Dod)

Born on May 25, 1923 in Hendon, England. Passed away peacefully on November 7, 2015Â in Coquitlam, BC. Predeceased by her husband George, mother Gladys, father Albert, sister Vera, and brother Ted. Survived by sister Daphne, sister-in-law Brig, and many nieces and nephews.Â In the early 1980â€™s Dod and George celebrated their retirement by building their dream home at Miracle Beach, later moving to Campbell River. Special thanks toÂ the Madison Care Centre 3rd Floor for their wonderful care over the past 5 years. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Burquitlam Funeral Home.Â 625 North Road, Coquitlam. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Dora Ellis (nee Wierelychuk) Dora Ellis (nee Wierelychuk) was born at her family home in Woking, Alberta on July 14,1934. After she graduated from Spirit River High School she went to work in Edmonton. She saw an opportunity to improve her life by joining the air force in 1956. Fortunately she convinced her younger brother Alex to join up too. She was trained as a dental assistant. Her commitment to the air force gave her opportunity to travel to Europe then back to Canada where she and her husband Bruce were stationed in various locals ďŹ nally ďŹ nding their permanent home in Courtenay. Upon leaving the service Dora worked in the public sector as a dental assistant and her free time was spent teaching yoga. She was proud of her abilities to be active and healthy. Doraâ€™s husband Bruce enjoyed competitive sports which resulted in Dora taking up biking. He was a great coach. From the many years of biking Dora met many people who became her â€œbuddiesâ€? and received enough medals to weigh an entire wall down. Dora enjoyed people. Her friends were numerous including both men and women. When Bruce passed away Dora became very independent taking up more biking adventures in various countries including Cuba and more trips to various hot spots like Hawaii, Mexico and Southern Asia as well as the Panama. In her travels she met up with a colleague from the forces, Bob Neale. Together they travelled, biked, danced and partied while they enjoyed each others company. Dora enjoyed a full and happy life pursuing her passions until her bout with cancer stopped her adventures. Dora died peacefully on November 15, 2015 in her home with her family at her bedside at the age of 81. Dora was one of 5 children. She was predeceased by her parents Nicholas and Fedora Wiereleychuk, her sister Tina, her brother in law Mike, her brother Mike , nephew Danny Deley and her husband Bruce. She leaves behind her sister Olga, her brother Alex, nieces Edie, Donna, Shelly, Judy and nephew Larry as well as numerous grandnieces and nephews and her very close friend Bob Neale. There will be a Celebration of Life 2-4 pm Friday, November 27th at Piercyâ€™s Funeral home.

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John â€œJackâ€? Kenneth Walter Pridham, also know as â€œGrandpa Jackâ€?, â€œPopsâ€? and â€œGrampsâ€?, was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, December 29,1932. Jack passed away on his own terms, October 28, 2015. Jack was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, and attended Glebe Collegiate. He lost both parents by the time he was 15 years old. He signed up with Canada Steamship Lines at the age of 15, and travelled with them around the East Coast of Canada and the U.S. His relatives include Fenian Raids, WWI and WWII participants. His son, Norman Benjamin Pridham, CD, SSM, was a former member of the Canadian Air Force and retired after 21 years of service in 2001. Jack married Rose Kovacs, and raised two of three children in Hamilton, Ontario, where most of Roseâ€™s family resided. His youngest daughter Carrie, was raised by a different family in Thunder Bay, Ontario, after Dad and Mom separated when Carrie was six months old. Dad spent most of his time in Toronto, Ontario, working with Sooter Photo Studios. He operated different Sooter Photo locations in Canada, where he met his second wife, Marjorie Diaz, of Caracas, Venezuela. Dad and Marjorie spent the remainder of his later years living with his son Benn, in Cumberland, British Columbia. Marjorie and Jack separated back in 2009, and he continued living at his sonâ€™s house until May 3, 2015, under Bennâ€™s care, before moving to the Comox Valley Seniors Village in Courtenay, BC. Jack lived in Cumberland, BC, for 20 years. Jackâ€™s grandchildren: Sarah, Luke, and Tim Romanec, Coral Pridham , Victoria and Gloria Hall, knew him as â€œGrandpa Jackâ€? and was the only â€œPridhamâ€? grandparent they knew. His lineage will be passed down in the family â€œHistory Chestâ€?, which resides at his son, Benn Pridhamâ€™s residence, in Cumberland British, Columbia. For all those that knew him, found he was quite a character and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all. Jack is survived by his daughters Bonnie Lousie Hall, Carrie Romanec, son Norman Benjamin Pridham, estranged wife Marjorie Diaz Pridham, and grandchildren. We thank the Comox Valley Seniors Village and VIHA care workers and case managers for their fantastic assistance. Without them, dealing/ assisting with our aging father would have been very stressful. Their care and compassion was very appreciated. A wake hosted by his son Benn, will be held tonight, Thursday, November 19th, at The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland, from 7 â€“ 10 pm. All are welcome.

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St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation is actively seeking new Board Members who have a strong desire to support Comox Valley health care. We would welcome applicants that represent the diversity of our community, and legal or strategic planning experience would be an asset. Our Foundation’s mission is, “To raise funds to sustain and enhance quality health care in our community hospital.” The Board meets regularly and helps lead the Foundation through its decisions of fundraising and providing health care equipment, education and capital projects, not only to St. Joseph’s General Hospital, but to the new Comox Valley Hospital once it opens in late 2017. Board members can ask themselves, ‘What kind of legacy can I leave behind?’ With the future role of the Foundation signiﬁcantly expanding to support St. Joseph’s and the new Comox Valley Hospital, this is an exciting time to be a part of this process. Health care in our community affects all of us. Please consider becoming a member of the St Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation Board and help advance health care in the Comox Valley. If you are interested, please contact the Foundation for a Board Member application package at: foundation@sjghcomox.com Details on this organization and the Foundation Board are available on our website at www.cvhospitalfoundation.com.

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Sponsors needed for Anne Frank exhibit The HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial will be hosting the Canadian traveling exhibit of Anne Frank; A History For Today. The exhibit has travelled to more than 60 countries, and now the exhibition will be arriving in the Comox Valley. The exhibit will be opening at the museum in the Comox Mall on Dec. 1, just in time to celebrate Hanukkah and to give the public another holiday activity to do with their families. Anne Frank was a young Jewish girl who went into hiding during the Second World War in an attempt to escape the Nazis. Her diary from that time remains a vivid record of the impacts of historical events on one person’s life. “We hope to be able to connect it to our community through the stories of those who lived through the occupation or their surviving relatives,” said Lewis Bartholomew, director of HAMM. “The stories of Canadian Forces who served, and in some cases paid the ultimate sacrifice, to liberate Europe will reside alongside Anne’s personal story in our main exhibit hall.” Anne Frank; A History For Today will be at HAMM from Dec. 1 - Feb. 28 during regular museum hours. So that this exhibit can remain free to the public HAMM needs local sponsors of to cover the cost to host this event. The museum is hoping to use corporate funding and individual donations to bring this exhibit to the Valley. We are also looking for persons who can share their own experiences of the German occupation of the Netherlands during the war, and perhaps loan some items from their personal history. During January and February, HAMM will work with local schools and North Island College to have volunteer student guides who will go through some training courtesy of the Anne Frank House. These students will conduct all

Anne Frank

PHOTO courtesy collection of the Anne Frank Stichting (Amsterdam)

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the school field trips that will be scheduled through the museum. For more information on sponsorship or to volunteer some time as an adult or student tour guide for this exhibit, contact Bartholomew at the HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial at mrbarth@alberniproject.org or at 250-339-4322.

Island Connections at YQQ showcases local artists Seventeen local artists will have their work unveiled Friday at the Comox Valley Airport when YQQ opens its 2015/16 Public Art and Culture Exhibition in the terminal building. This year’s theme, Island Connections, features 18 stunning pieces of artwork celebrating a connection to the many special places, people and experiences available on Northern Vancouver Island. Works are representative of the emotional, physical, literal and/or ethereal sense of being linked or associated with this part of the Island. “When a person, an idea or a thing is brought together, associated or attached with something else, it is a connection,” said Dallas Stevenson, executive director of the Comox Valley Community Arts Council. “It is always incredibly exciting to see the interpretations on our annual theme and we are very pleased with the diversity and talent on display at this year’s exhibition.” The exhibition will feature photography, sculpture, painting and textiles by Heather Alton, Karena Austin, Bert Badey, Ingrid Bollegraaf, Liz Carter, Ardythe Crawford, April Dyck, Angela Farquharson, Jayson Fuerstenberg, Heather Hughson, Cindy Mawle, Kimberly Roukkula, Laurie Savard, Patt Scrivener, Trish Smith, Perrin Sparks and Pam Young.

Artists along with Comox Valley Airport CEO Fred Bigalow (top left) gather at the terminal Tuesday afternoon for the kickoff of the annual Public Art and Culture Exhibition. Work will be on display in the terminal until late spring 2016.

“The Comox Valley art and culture program exhibition provides a passenger with a strong sense of place from the moment they step off the plane,” said YQQ CEO Fred Bigelow. “Our annual public art and culture program supports the local art community, while providing a truly unique west coast experience for all of those who enter the terminal.” The Comox Valley Airport Art and Culture Program, a partnership between YQQ and the Comox Valley Community Arts Council, is intended to showcase the rich artistic tradition of northern Vancouver Island by presenting an

PHOTO BY Erin Haluschak

annual public art exhibition for YQQ passengers and the community. A call for submissions is issued each spring and artwork is selected by a jury made up of representatives from the airport and the Arts Council. More information about this program, the featured artists and their work on display at the Comox Valley Airport can be found at www.comoxairport.com/arts. For information about how to get involved in YQQ’s Art and Culture program and other community arts projects, visit www. comoxvalleyarts.com.

Christian business group creates Courtenay chapter

First CCBF chapter on the Island

The Canadian Christian Business Federation (CCBF), a national association of business leaders, is creating a new chapter in Courtenay on Nov. 28, the first on the Island. The request, according to CCBF executive director Keith Knight, comes from a number of local business leaders who are forming the North Island Christian Business Group. They want to get together monthly over breakfast for mutual support and leadership development. Christian men and women involved in business, the professions or non-profits are invited to attend the Saturday breakfast meeting on Nov. 28 at Roy’s Towne Pub, 4000 Island Highway, Royston, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Knight reports that growth within the 30-year-old organization has been incredible over the past five years. He says the membership reflects a diversity of age and denominational affiliation. “We have a growing number of young professionals and entrepreneurs, especially those around 30 years old. They have a keen business mind and a strong desire to connect their Sunday faith with their Monday work. They are passionate about reflecting their faith in the workplace, and also about developing their leadership skills.” Knight says members are “evangelical, Pentecostal, Anglican, Presbyterian, Mennonite, Reformed, Baptist and every stripe in between.” The national network includes 4,000 business owners, leaders of Christian non-profits and Christian universities. The monthly breakfast meetings generally last an hour and they’re a place for business leaders to talk about business issues from a biblical perspective. They deal with issues such as integrity, courage and risk-taking, team building, time management, power and influence, leadership, self-discipline, and conflict management. Knight will be the featured speaker at the Nov. 28 breakfast, introducing the history of the CCBF and the discussion materials that are provided for all monthly meetings. “Our focus is primarily on leadership development. We aren’t there, firstly, to evangelize nor to network, though the networking and mutual support is a natural result of the meetings.” Vic Funk and Garthe Sheane are the local facilitators. Please confirm your attendance with Vic at funky.vic@gmail.com Further information is available on the organization’s website, www.ccbf.org

Storytelling workshop upcoming

Storytelling has been used by cultures throughout human history as a way to connect with ourselves and with each other. Wedlidi Speck, a member of the Namgis First Nation, is a passionate storyteller who brings extensive experience in cross-cultural training, leadership and collaboration. He describes himself as a “bi-cultural First Nations man caught in the web of contemporary times.” Speck will be presenting a storytelling workshop on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “This is a workshop …in which we begin to recognize different communication styles and approaches that will help us feel more confident in working with different people,” said Speck. To attend this free workshop, RSVP to Rev. Meg Roberts by Sunday, Nov. 22 at mroberts@ uuma.org Beverages will be provided. Please bring an item to share for a potluck lunch. For more information: cvuf.ca/upcoming-events-2/

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WORSHIP COMOX VALLEY THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

LUTHERAN

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

COMOX UNITED

Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

“A place for you: John 14:2

An Affirming Ministry

Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5am pm (Sept-May) 10:00

Rev. Maggie Enwright

Taize Services at 5:00 pm

Email: cxunited@telus.net

Full Wheelchair Access

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Comox Valley Community Church

10 am Sunday Worship 250-334-0616

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725 Aspen Rd., Comox

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LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

real people living real life experiencing real change

Worship Services

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10am Sundays Queneesh Elementary School

10:00AM at Brooklyn

2345 Mission Rd., Courtenay

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca

www.livinghopeonline.ca

Elementary School

Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca

TED Talk Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4:00

We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00 (September to June)

250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)

250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay 100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley

SUNDAY SERVICE

8:30 am and 10:00 am

5:40 Express Contemporary Worship WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10:00am SUNDAY

8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca

BAHÁ’Í FAITH “Reflections on the Life of the Spirit” – ongoing study circle. All are welcome. ~~~ “The whole duty of man in this Day is to attain that share of the flood of grace which God poureth forth for him.” Bahá’u’lláh www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org

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St. John the Divine

St. Peter

Sunday 10:30am

250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca

“The Economics of Happiness”

Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

Jim Lyster, Rector 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925

Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221

living hope

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Sunday Celebration 10:30 am

Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

2201 Robert Lang Drive (Old Fish and Game Building)

250-334-8424

Full Gospel Christian Fellowship

Sunday

11:00 am & 7:00 pm

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Week of Revival Meetings November 23-29 7:00 pm MERVILLE MENNONITE CHURCH Island Highway & Kruger Rd. 1 Mile North of the Merville Store

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Calvary

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Confession: Saturday 4:30 pm & before all Sunday masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group, Sept-May

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