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NEWS IN BRIEFGet a book as a Halloween treat

Books for Treats is back this Halloween in Comox, Cumberland, and Courtenay. Volun-teers and librarians will be handing out books to children in all three municipalities.

In Courtenay, make the library one of your downtown parade stops – come by and choose a book treat on Saturday, Oct. 31 between 3 and 5 p.m.

In Comox, Books for Treats volunteers will be in the Comox Mall on Friday, Oct. 30, from 3-5 p.m. Come at 3 p.m. to listen to a spooky story read by Comox librarian Nancy Duncan, and then choose your book treat.

In Cumberland, Books for Treats is at the Cumberland library from 4-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Swing by to get your book treat!

Books feed children’s minds. Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Association and partners are encouraging people to hand out book treats instead of candy. Consider putting a basket of gently-used books out for trick-or-treaters this Halloween. You will be a popular stop!

Books for Treats is a book distribution cam-paign coordinated by the Comox Valley Life-long Learning Association and funded through Raise-a-Reader.

For more information, visit cvliteracy.ca or facebook.com/booksfortreatscomoxvalley or phone 250-897-2623.

To learn more about the Books for Treats movement go to booksfortreats.org

Santa’s Workshop set to openSanta’s Workshop has its location and is set

to receive new and used toys, to be distributed to less fortunate Comox Valley families this Christmas.

For the 2015 Christmas season, Santa’s Workshop will be located at 150 Mansfield Dr. in Courtenay (next to Whistle Stop Pub). The workshop will be open to receive new and used toys, as well as cash donations beginning Mon-day, Nov. 2. All donations can be dropped off at the building and will be kindly accepted by one of Santa’s elves.

Hours of operation will be 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.

The last day for the workshop to receive used toy donations will be Friday, Dec. 11, as it takes time to clean, fix and process these items. So start going through your inventory early if you have anything at all you’d like to donate. See santasworkshopcomoxvalley.com for additional information.

Once the toys are ready for distribution, par-ents are invited to book a time for a discreet viewing/selection of the toys available.

To book an appointment, call 250-897-1994 anytime after Nov. 2. The workshop will be booking appointments from Nov. 30 until Dec. 22.

“Santa’s Workshop is grateful to the Comox Valley community for all their generosity in past years,” said spokesperson Barb Metheral. “Let’s all help make this another very success-ful season.”

SD71 considering school relocation

The Comox Valley School District is considering relocating École Pun-tledge Park Elementary to Lake Trail School — but not without first con-sulting the community.

The proposed move is part of a long-range plan that would offer more space and seats for dual track French immersion, and potentially save SD71 about $720,000 on an ongoing basis.

Another idea is to convert Pun-tledge, Arden and Courtenay Ele-mentary to kindergarten to Grade 7 schools, and to expand Courtenay Elementary boundaries into Arden and Puntledge.

“No decisions have been made,” SD71 Supt. Sherry Elwood said Tues-day, prior to a school board meeting. The agenda included a list of points of consultation. “It’s a list of thoughts and ideas for the board to consider, after we’ve received feedback.”

The list, she said, is as broad as changing secondary boundaries, and as narrow as engaging the Puntledge community about walking the school across the field to Lake Trail, which is only half full in terms of student enrolment.

“It is easily able to serve the École Puntledge community and the Lake Trail community,” Elwood said. “We are legally obliged to start the con-versation with a statement about the consideration of closure.”

Aligning things across the district would yield efficiencies in terms of buildings and funding.

“But more importantly there’s an

efficiency in terms of programming,” Elwood said. “This is all about lev-elling out… We can try to level the district as much as possible so there isn’t inequities between buildings.”

The district would like to level the populations at the three Valley high schools to optimize programming. Vanier has about 1,200 students while Highland has just 625. Isfeld’s enrolment is about 900.

“Just think about what you can offer in an 8-to-12 system when you have 1,200 kids, or what you can offer at 650,” Elwood said. “You can’t offer the same amount of courses.”

A separate consultation process will consider the structure of French immersion programs. As is stands, the district has dual track (English and French) at Puntledge and single track (French only) at École Robb Road in Comox.

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With the official “headquarters” of the Vancouver Island Parrot Heads Club (fans of Jimmy Buf-fet music) being the Comox Valley, it is fitting that proceeds from their November Party With A Purpose fundraisers will bene-fit a local guy.

On Friday, Nov. 6, there is a ticket-ed event ($20 each) at The Roy Pub in Royston, where guests can dine and enjoy a show with Calgary entertain-er and fellow Parrot Head Chuck Rose.

On Nov. 7, the Mex will be trans-formed into a tropi-cal paradise with an entertainment dou-bleheader: Rose will open the night, and the evening will be capped off with more high-energy dance tunes from The Rang-ers, formerly Pacific Disturbance. While there is no cover charge for the Mex event, admission is by donation, $10 mini-mum suggested.

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Jade Hansen hopes things get heavier this year.

Hansen, a student at Mark R. Isfeld school, has a goal to raise more than 2,700 pounds worth of winter jackets, clothes, sweaters and toques for her annual outer clothing drive to give to those in need in the Comox Valley.

Five years ago Hansen knew she had to do something for those less fortunate following a trip to Vancouver with her family, and seeing “many homeless people who looked cold, and I wanted to help.”

With the help of her family, Hansen collected approximately 2,500 pounds of coats and win-ter clothing last year during her one-day drive.

This year, the drive is set for Nov. 20 at Remax Ocean Pacific Realty in Courtenay (2230A Cliffe Ave.nue). There will be a hot dog lunch available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In her first year, she collected 700 pounds worth of clothing.

“There are so many people showing support already,” noted Hansen.

As in past years, staff at Cumberland Region-al Laundry have volunteered to launder all of the donated items before they are passed along to the Salvation Army for distribution.

“I really like helping out … the need is still there, and there are so many people who need winter clothes who aren’t necessarily home-less,” Hansen said, and placed a challenge out to minor hockey teams and schools to stuff as many bags full of clothes as possible.

Anyone who has items to donate but cannot make it on Nov. 20 is asked to drop them off at Remax or Comox Chiropractic at 203-1723 Comox Ave. during regular business hours.

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■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Jade Hansen hopes to raise more than 2,700 pounds of winter jackets, clothes, sweaters and toques for her annual outer clothing drive to help those in need in the Comox Valley. PHOTO BY Erin HaluscHak

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“We’re talking about equity of access,” Elwood said.

A school closure public

meeting will be held in Feb-ruary, at which time a report from Elwood will be presented to the school board. In March, the board will render a final decision on closure and French immersion.

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Melanie Bagley knows what it’s like to live with cancer.

She knows what it’s like to beat cancer, and she knows the physical victory is not a complete victory.

“You’re left with physical, mental and emotional scars. You live with a dagger over your head - fear of recurrence. How do you proceed with life?”

She refers to the fear as ‘the dragon’, and last October, set about organizing the Living with a Dragon workshop not only for cancer survivors, but for their families and friends.

The idea came about in early 2013

as Bagley finished her treatment, and wanted to know how she could help others going through a simi-lar situation.

She explained there is no counselling help for those “living with the dragon,” only for patients who have terminal cancer.

“I have a friend who is a psychologist … and I spent time talking with her and it really helped me. I realized that if I was struggling, lots of other people are struggling with this as well.”

Bagley noted she quickly realized there was a need in the community for support and informa-tion, but didn’t want it to become part of her identity. So she enlisted the help of a variety of community partners, beginning with the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation.

“When they heard about it, they wanted to be a part of it. The feedback was incred-ible.”

The workshop brought together 13 speakers and more than 90 attendants. This year, the work-shop is set for Nov. 8 and features a variety of speakers and topics including ‘Identifying triggers that cause fear,’ ‘If your spouse has cancer’ and ‘Com-munity support.’

Glenda Wilson, a member of the Hope Afloat Dragon Boat Team, is a speak-er at the workshop this year, but as an attendee in its inau-gural year, she noted the workshop fills a gap for support in the central and north Island.

“It is a support mechanism. It’s very important because people finish up their cancer treatments

and there is support in the bigger centres, but outside of Victoria this is crucial.”

She added one of the biggest pieces she took away from the workshop is the sense that she is part of a larger community of survivors.

“I looked around me at all of these peo-ple and I wasn’t alone, it isn’t unique. That’s a big thing - it’s a common issue. In the workshop I actual-ly saw the impact it had on people taking part.”

Bagley said a vari-ety of professionals including doctors, nutritionists and counsellors heard about the workshop and wanted to partic-ipate.

She added about 60 per cent of attendees are cancer survivors and 40 per cent are family, friends and supporters.

This year, there will be a bonus session - Living an Anti-Can-cer lifestyle - in the afternoon, sponsored by InspireHealth. The bonus session is free of charge, and the workshop is by dona-tion to St. Joseph’s Cancer Care. Bagley noted anyone inter-ested should bring a pen and paper.

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Convention is continuing the beloved Zombie Walk that Courtenay residents have enjoyed in the past.

Events start at 3 p.m. on Halloween day (Saturday) on Fifth Street at Duncan Ave-nue, with numerous activities for the children, including games and activities, a pump-kin carving contest, and Kids and Pets Costume contests. There will be a “Thriller Flash Mob”, surprise and trick-or-treating along Fifth, starting at 4 p.m., followed by the Zom-bie Walk at 5 p.m. Parents with children under 12 years old will parade and trick-or-

treat along Fifth Street while older participants will travel a circuit of Fourth and Sixth Streets to show off their cos-tumes to the surrounding businesses. Other events include a Halloween Party for children under 12 and their parents at Courtenay Recre-ation’s Lewis Centre, a fami-ly friendly Haunted House at the LINC Youth Centre and an adult Halloween Party and InCON’s Costume Contest at Games and Grounds in its new location on Fourth Street, next to Butcher’s Block.

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Joanne Schroeder’s involve-ment with the Comox Valley Child Development Association comes as no surprise to those who know her. She’s been working with children her entire professional career.

Prior to accepting the position of executive director at the CVCDA, Schroeder was at a child develop-ment research centre at the Uni-versity of British Columbia.

Even before the child develop-ment area, children were always at the forefront.

“I started with the child welfare and child protection system,” she said. “I quickly discovered that I was more interested in things like prevention and early intervention in young children. As I learned more about the science of early child development, I realized that to be intervening early on in chil-dren’s lives was our best chance to have an impact on them.”

She worked at the Human Early Learning Partnership at UBC, where she did a lot of research into what communities could do to support children’s development.

“I did that for about 10 years,” said Schroeder. “Then when I came back to the Valley, it was a really nice opportunity to be at

the Child Development centre and practise what I had been preach-ing all of those years. We had worked with a lot of communities, discussing things they could do differently to support kids. So now I work with an organization that… we do that.”

Schroeder said the jump from child protection services to child development services is not as severe as it sounds.

“A lot of times, when you talk about child abuse, the real issue is that those families have never been able to access the support they needed when they were little, and even as adults.”

Schroeder is a lifelong Vancou-ver Islander and has lived in the Comox Valley for the past 25 years.

“I’ve always been an Islander,” she said. “I’ve lived in other places, but I always think of the Island as my forever home.”

A testament to the adage “you can take the girl off the Island but you can’t take the Island out of the girl,” Schroeder did not even let her job at UBC interfere any more than possible with her Island ways.

“All the 10 years that I worked at UBC, I commuted,” she said. “I came home every weekend, and always had my eye on coming back to work here full-time.

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Last week, voters across Canada dealt Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party a stinging rebuke and handed Justin

Trudeau’s Liberals the mandate to govern with a majority.

While the Liberals now control the levers in Ottawa, they should draw several lessons from the election that put them there.

With the Conservatives in power, the coun-try was not, despite the cries of some, going down the tubes. The economy has generally been stable, crime continues to fall, and the rights of law-abiding individuals continue to be enshrined in law. The government can claim only partial credit for some of those, but nonetheless, Canada ranks well on an interna-tional scale.

The fact that the government was defeat-ed in such a manner in spite of those strong fundamentals suggests Canadians had grown tired with how the Conservatives went about their business. And the Liberals must heed that cautionary note.

They have already laid out an ambitious agenda. They must keep the economy running, while helping those who need a hand.

They have promised to run a deficit in order to increase infrastructure spending, but must keep the debt in check so as not to cripple future generations.

And they have to balance the need to pro-tect Canadians with the rights of citizens. But that isn’t enough, voters have said. They must govern in a manner that prizes openness over secrecy, and inclusiveness over division.

This, above all else, is the resonating argu-ment from those who took the ABC (Anyone but Conservative) approach to this election. The cloak and dagger antics of Harper - his muzzling of scientists; his contempt for the media; the back-door dealings that were exposed during his tenure - upset the elector-ate to the point that any of his achievements took a back seat to his methods.

Trudeau has spoken about such principles as openness and inclusiveness. Now it’s time for him to make good on his promises. And we are watching like never before. There is even a website set up to track Trudeau’s record, regarding his election promises (www.trudea-umetre.ca). Accountability in politics is at an all-time high. If Trudeau fails on his promises, there will be an ABL (Anyone But Liberal) approach in 2019. – Black Press

Canadians want a new approach to leadership

Now that the federal election is over and Canada has decided on how the country is to be governed, it is perhaps a good time for all of us in the Comox Valley to give serious thought as to how we view our own governance.

It is essential though that we gather the facts and not operate on emotion, histrionics or “gut feel” so that informed decisions can be made. This gathering of information is what the current Governance Review Task Force is trying to set in motion.

Governance review has absolutely nothing to do with amalgamation as some elected officials have insinuat-ed. This is unfortunate as it spreads misinformation about the provincial governance review process that has some strict guidelines attached to it … of which they should be well aware. In fairness, it should be noted that many elected officials have already come out publicly in support of the review.

In a nutshell this review process is simple. To begin, the province must be convinced that there is enough interest in the Valley to have a gover-nance review conducted. The number

given to the task force by the Minis-try is 10 per cent, or roughly 5,000 people who by definition are eligible voting residents. Once this number is achieved, it is the responsibility of all local elected officials to decide on whether to seek support from the province to proceed with this review process. The task force, by the way, is not involved in this decision.

Furthermore, if a decision to go ahead is made, the information gath-ered will look at all aspects of how we as communities govern ourselves and this includes … to touch on a few highlights … the provision of public services, infrastructure and how our communities as a whole are planning for the future.

Everyone can rest assured that the information gathered during this pro-cess is being made available so that as a community, key decisions can be made which will help establish future direction.

It should also be noted that if this review is put in motion, the current Governance Review Task Force would be disbanded, as its only purpose is to seek support to have a review con-ducted. Again, if the request is put forward to the province, an oversight committee will be established by the province in co-operation with local leaders and individual residents to work with an independent company that will be contracted to gather the information.

Some people have also viewed

the governance review as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, designed to promote amalgamation. This opinion is so far removed from the truth and quite frankly does nothing more than cre-ate divisiveness and mistrust. As a fact-gathering process, I can’t imag-ine why community leaders would not want to have a study done that would provide accurate information in order to make decisions on behalf of the community.

As someone who has been involved in getting this Governance Review Task Force off the ground, I would like to state that this fact-finding mission, this proposed review, is designed to simply gather informa-tion. Not just facts and figures but information that can be used to pro-vide guidance for not only elected officials but you, me and the commu-nity as a whole so that together we will be able to make decisions based on our collective vision for moving our communities forward in whatever manner works the best for all.

Signing your name to the petition for a governance review provides a clear indication that you see the value in having factual information at hand in order to make an informed decision. What you are basically say-ing is that now is the time for us to get the facts.

Joe Smith is a communications consultant and an accom-plished artist in the Comox Valley. His “It’s Your Business”

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Timing of column respectful to voters

Dear editor,Elections today aren’t won

or lost by political candidates but by their strategists. While the media is praising a brilliant Liberal campaign, the NDP and Conservatives have retreated to back rooms where they are licking their wounds and trying to figure out where their strategies went wrong.

Too often debates of seri-ous and broader issues are hijacked by strategists who direct our attention towards peripheral or even irrelevant issues that might have the power to influence a key demographic or drive a wedge into an opponent’s support.

Some of the media are eager to pick up on these hot issues because it increases their audience. But the more responsible reporters are caught in a dilemma: Even if it is trivial, how can a jour-nalist ignore an issue that has caught the attention of the public?

Terry Farrell came up with a simple solution to this dilemma. In a thoughtful column that appeared in The Record on Oct. 22 (Was fear mongering Harper’s undoing?), he addressed the non-issue of the niqab. But not until after the election when it had lost its power to influence voters.

Erik TaynenCourtenay

Getting back to the Valley’s water issue

Dear editor,I have several questions.1) Why are we spending

another $400,000 on a water study when almost everybody knows that a deep water intake is the best and most inexpensive option? This was the opinion of a reputable local engineer who said, not more than a year ago, that that intake could be done for under $2 million. Check your papers if you don’t believe.

2) Why would you not take the lowest bid when that bidder was very experienced in this very question? I can’t believe that our bureaucrats would set themselves up as being more knowledgeable than the bidders. If that were

so they should have done the study.

3) Here in the Valley we have more potable water available than the Seymour, Capilano and the Coquitlam reservoirs by at least two times over and those reser-voirs service three million people. Yet, when our lake dropped 10 feet the above mentioned bureaucrats were talking Stage 4 water restric-tions. Comox Lake is 16.2 square km and 438 feet deep. If we had a deep water intake water restrictions would not be necessary at all. The res-idents of the Comox Valley could not use enough residen-tial water to drop the lake by a foot, and that in itself should tell you who uses the water.

The simple fact is we are being screwed, especially the rural residents. We need the deep water intake, and the rural water meters need to be shut down until such time as everybody is on meters and everybody is treated the same. The problem needs to be fixed. Burying your heads in the sand does not cut it. We elected some of you but we pay all of you Do your jobs.

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Let’s see how the new parliament works

Dear editor,OK, the election is over,

we’ll see how the new Parlia-ment works for Canada.

The major issue facing me in this long election, as a citizen and parent, is that of services and taxation. It is a discussion that most politi-cians don’t want to have.

Let’s tick off some of the major public issues and services, funded by tax dol-lars, we value in our society today: the environment, pub-lic education, public health care, transportation, afford-able housing, streets and roads, sewer and water. How much do we want to pay for things we think are import-ant?

Look at your last property tax notice. See how much you paid for school tax. That money went directly to Victo-ria for the premier to spend as she saw fit.

This money did not go to

your local school board to pay for services for your children and grandchildren.

Look at your Medical Ser-vices Plan monthly charge. All of that money went direct-ly to Victoria, for the premier to spend as she saw fit. Not all of that went to the Island Health Authority, which is why you have long wait times for your hip or knee treat-ment.

Thanks to the current crop of politicians, I have more money in my pocket, but not enough to pay for open heart surgery or a hip transplant. I’d have to sell my house to pay for those.

So when a politician talks about putting more money into your pocket, ask her how we’ll get better education, health care, quality water, maintained streets and roads, housing, transportation with lower taxes?

If BC taxes were equal to the Canadian average, our government in Victoria would have $2.4 billion more to spend on what we think is important.

A famous judge once said: “Taxes are what we pay for a civilized society.”

Cliff BoldtCourtenay

Include taxes in shelf price at liquor storesDear editor,

It used to be that you could buy a bottle or case of wobbly pop at the government liquor store, and taxes were includ-ed in the price, no problem. Well someone decided to allow us to pay the taxes at the till. Nobody in this province likes this practice at all, just ask anyone. How can I tell what a bottle of wine will be billed to me until I buy it? The tax load generally increases the cost to an amount I would not want to pay.

When all the taxes are included at the bin then I know what I can afford, oth-erwise it’s just a guessing game I am not good at and a boon to the provincial coffers for people whom just shrug and pay up. I think they should go back to the way it was.

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A November tradition four decades old returns to the Sid Williams Theatre Sunday as the 40th annual Comox Valley Child Development Association Telethon takes over the hallowed halls of Courtenay’s famed landmark.

The theme this year is “Celebrate” and CVCDA exec-utive director Joanne Schroeder said the committee is sticking with the tried and true formula.

“There’s nothing new per se this year - we are really trying to focus on celebrating the tradition,” said Schro-eder. “The one thing we will do a little differently is that we plan on taking a little more time to honour the Baynes Sound Lions and the other groups and people that have been giving money for years and years and years.”

When it comes to celebrating the tradition, there is little, if anything, more relevant than the Baynes Sound Lions.

The service group from Fanny Bay has one of the most inspiring and successful Telethon traditions going.

For 39 years, Baynes Sound Lions members have pushed a wheelbarrow from Fanny Bay to Courtenay, collecting funds along the way.

There are miniature wooden wheelbarrows set up at checkpoints on the route all year long, into which people donate coins. The Lions start the day with an empty wheelbarrow and by the time they get to the Sid Williams Theatre (it takes about eight hours to walk the 32 kilometre route), the wheelbarrow is full.

The Baynes Sound Lions esti-mate they have collected more than $200,000 for the CVCDA through their wheelbarrow walk.

“They have been really amaz-ing over the years,” said CVCDA board president Pam Crowe. “They don’t ask us for anything - they just do their walk, rain or shine… they really are the epitome of volunteerism. What they do is very selfless. It’s what it’s all about.”

Crowe said the “grand entrance” of the Baynes Sound Lions and their wheelbarrow has become an anticipat-ed moment for everyone involved in the Telethon.

“Usually at about 3:30 we look to get an update on

where they are,” said Crowe. “When they get here, they immediately go downstairs and start counting like crazy, then they come up to the stage with the big reveal. It is very much anticipated - not so much because of the total, but really, because it’s such a great effort. It’s very unique. It’s very ‘small town’ and it’s very heartwarming.”

The Tin Grin Cup remains the largest single donation in the history of the Telethon, cracking the $26,000 mark one year. The Tin Grin Cup was a golf tournament held on the first Monday of September, organized by Dr. Paul Helpard of Shoreline Orthodontics.

“He (Helpard) would orga-nize the dental community for this golf tournament at Crown Isle,” said Crowe. “That (fund-raiser) hovered around $20,000 for quite a few years, so that

was a huge start for us.”The Helpards continue to be huge supporters of the

CDA.” The Telethon has stayed true to its local roots for

entertainment purposes throughout its history and this Sunday’s milestone Telethon will be no different.

Four decades of fundraising for children

❝ They (Baynes Sound Lions) don’t ask us for anything - they just do their walk, rain or shine… they really are the epitome of volunteerism. What they do is very selfless. It’s what it’s all about. ❞

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Helen Austin and Sue Finneron will host the first four hours of the Telethon, with Kenny Shaw and Gayle Bates hosting the second half.

Entertainers will include the Georgia Strait Jazz, the Comox Valley Children’s Choir, Doug Cox, Brodie Dawson, Luc Blu Guthrie, Sue Medley and just about every dance troupe in the Valley.

The entertainment is a big reason for people to go to the Telethon, and the CDA has a spe-cial treat for any kids who are in attendance.

“We will be having a draw of both a boys’ and a girls’ bike at 5 p.m. – free for someone in attendance,” said Schroeder. “All the kids who are in the theatre will be eligible for the draw.”

The silent auction is always one of the big fundraising efforts the day of the Telethon. The list of items that will be up for grabs at this year’s silent auction continues to grow.

WestJet has stepped up again this year, offering two tickets anywhere WestJet flies. For the sports enthusiasts, there are tickets to the Vancouver Canucks games, as well as tickets to the BC Lions games.

“We have this huge, eight-foot by five-foot original painting by Roy Randell, who has always donated to us,” said Schroeder. “We have a gourmet dinner for six, prepared in your home by one of our local chefs. We have some beautiful silver jewelry from I-Hos Gallery.”

There is also a two-night stay in Ucluelet, among other items.

“People will be able to bid over the phone, live at the theatre, and online,” said Schroeder.

The plan is to close the phone and online bid-ding half an hour before the live bidding closes, so if there’s something particularly desirable to you, the best place to be is at the Sid Williams Theatre.

Raffle basketHow about doing all your Christmas shop-

ping at once? The raffle basket has something for nearly everyone on your Christmas list. There are upwards of 50 prizes in the raffle basket, with everything from rounds of golf at three different courses (Comox, Sunnydale and Storey Creek), to a handmade quilt courtesy of Linda Hamilton. There are gift certificates to many local restaurants and stores, massages, books and games - and one winner takes it all. Tickets for the raffle basket will be available at the Telethon - $2 apiece, or three for $5.

Canucks trip raffleThere is also the raffle for a trip to see the

Vancouver Canucks play the Colorado Ava-lanche at Roger’s Arena, Feb. 21, 2016. The prize includes VIP tickets to the game, as well as deluxe accommodation at a downtown Van-couver hotel.

Tickets are going fast at $25 each and the best part is there are only 300 tickets printed. Tickets for the hockey raffle will be available at the Telethon, if there are any remaining. To avoid disappointment, go to the CDA office on Third Street and Cliffe Avenue to buy your ticket on that draw today.

Photos: Front - CVCDA executive director Joanne Schroeder and MC Kenny Shaw share a moment on stage during the 2014 Telethon; opposite page - Joanne Schroeder shows the massive Roy Randell painting donated to the silent auction for this year’s Telethon; left - Sue Medley performing at the 2012 Telethon. Medley has been performing at the Telethon since she was a teenager.

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■ When in Rome, read The Record. Two Comox Valley couples met for the first time in front of the Coliseum in Rome on Sept. 20. Ian and Judy McIntyre (top) saw Bob and Maren Readings (above) having their photo taken holding The Record and introduced themselves as Courtenay residents. The Readings then took the McIntyres’ photo. The couples discovered they were sailing the Mediterranean on the same cruise ship.

Take Us AlongWhen 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 [email protected]. or drop it off at our office.

■ Jonny Mac of the Comox Valley Boxing Club and Joyce Ryckman took us along to the AKA Gym, the premier Muay Thai and MMA fitness camp in Phuket, Thailand.

■ Double D friends Derah Davidson and Donna Lewis took The Record all the way to Dublin, Ireland in September on a trip that included a tour of the world famous Guinness brewery.

ArtCOMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY launches their fall exhibition season with three new shows running from Sept. 19 to Nov. 6. The three concurrent shows feature contemporary artists Farheen HaQ, Amelia Epp and Bronwen Payerle, along with Fine Arts sculpture students from North Island College. 580 Duncan St. Courtenay. 250-338-6211.

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY in Comox presents Comox Valley Photographic Society Showcase Oct. 20-Nov. 8. 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

COMOX VALLEY ARTS in collaboration with Red Tree Specialty Coffee in Tin Town this month features the works of Sue Pyper from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31.

DESIGnER ART ShOw Paintings by Martha Jablonski-Jones at Wayne Mackenzie Designer Goldsmith #105 1995 Cliffe Ave. Show runs Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. until Dec. 18.

TheatreSTAGE DOOR - The Beach Street Players will present an “in concert” version of Through The Stage Door at Comox United Church Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. Originally performed in February to sold out audiences, the show is a rip-roaring musical revue from the jazz age to show tunes

and from rock and roll to ABBA. Tickets are available at the Blue Heron Bookstore in Comox and at the Benjamin Moore House of Color in Courtenay.

CalendarThuRSDAY, OCTObER 29DuPLICATE 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. Entry fee for the session is $5.

JAzz nIGhT - The Tara Kannangara Band is the featured act for Georgia Strait Jazz Society’s Thursday Night at the Avalanche Bar and Grill, 275 8 St, Courtenay. Music starts at 7:30, admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members.

STAGE DOOR - The Beach Street Players will present an “in concert” version of Through The Stage Door at Comox United

Church at 7:30 p.m. A rip-roaring musical revue from the jazz age to show tunes to ABBA. Tickets are available at the Blue Heron Bookstore in Comox and at the Benjamin Moore House of Color in Courtenay.

FRIDAY, OCTObER 30PROSE AnD POETRY READInGS — Comox Valley Writers Society and the Courtenay Public Library invite the public to our Monthly Reading Series. New and published writers will read their work at the Courtenay Library Events Room from 11 am to 12:30 p.m. FMI and to sign up to read please call 338-0965. This is a free event, refreshments will be served.SEnIORS DAnCE: Let’s celebrate Halloween together! If you like dressing up, here’s your chance for some fun! The Dan Hughes Band will be travelling up to Courtenay to entertain you. It all goes down in the Rotary Hall at the Filberg Centre from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Non-members are welcome for $9 and our regular members for $7. FMI call the Filberg office at 250-338-1000.STAGE DOOR - The Beach Street Players will present an

“in concert” version of Through The Stage Door at Comox United Church at 7:30 p.m. Originally performed in February to sold out audiences, the show is a rip-roaring musical revue from the jazz age to show tunes and from rock and roll to ABBA. Tickets are available at the Blue Heron Bookstore in Comox and at the Benjamin Moore House of Color in Courtenay.

SATuRDAY, OCTObER 31GET DOwn TO ThE wAVE - Vitamin L’s Annual Halloween Getdown at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. A hometown ‘feast’ for the senses with all the trimmings. $20 advance tickets at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com

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EVERGREEn CLub whIST: Join us for a fun night of hist. Come early to sign up. Starts 7:30 p.m. in the Rotary Hall of Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. Only $2 per person. Evergreen Club members only. New players welcome. FMI call 250-338-1000 or check out the website www.evergreenclub.me

wEDnESDAY, nOVEMbER 4DEMEnTIA PROGRAM: Minds in Motion is a fitness and social program (1-3 p.m., Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave.) for people with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia to enjoy with a friend or family member. A 45-minute fitness program is followed by an hour of socializing and activities such as board games, trivia games, word games, bingo and sing-a-long. Registration is on-going and done through the Filberg Centre: 250-338-1000.

bLuES AnD ROOTS: Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie take the stage at the Cumberland Hotel for a couple of sets of blues & roots. You never know who might join them on stage so don’t miss out. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.

ThuRSDAY, nOVEMbER 5DuPLICATE 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

AGM AnD DInnER - Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections host its Community Dinner and AGM Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5-8 p.m. at Lake Trail School - 805 Willemar Ave. Guests are welcome to contribute to the dinner with a dish, but no nuts please. Call 250-334-3168, ext. 233 for more info.

FRIDAY nOVEMbER 6JOY AT ThE wAVERLEY - Joy District plays the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland tonight. Infectious vocal melodies, thick harmonies, a rock solid rhythm section, and gripping guitar solos define Joy District’s modern, unique sound. Tickets are $12 advance, at Bop City, and the Waverley Hotel.

SATuRDAY, nOVEMbER 7XMAS TEA- The Comox United Church Women will be holding their annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 250 Beach Drive in Comox. There will be a great variety of baking, jams and jellies, sewing, knitting, crafts, books, CDs, DVDs, games and a Treasure table with many items that would make wonderful gifts. The Knitting Club of the church will be selling their knitted goods as well. There will be tea, coffee and goodies for people to

enjoy as well. For more info. call 250 3394229.

MOnDAY, nOVEMbER 9EVERGREEn CLub whIST -join us for a fun night of Whist. Come early to sign up. Starts 7:30 pm in the Rotary Hall of Florence Filberg Centre. Only $2 per person. Evergreen Club members only. 20 hands of play. New players welcome. FMI call 250-338-1000

wEDnESDAY, nOVEMbER 11DEMEnTIA PROGRAM: Minds in Motion is a fitness and social program (1-3 p.m., Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave.) for people with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia to enjoy with a friend or family member. A 45-minute fitness program is followed by an hour of socializing. Registration is on-going and done through the Filberg Centre: 250-338-1000.


ThuRSDAY, nOVEMbER 12DuPLICATE 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 13GOOD FOR GRAPES - Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, this this indie-folk act has been gaining momentum ever since forming. Their live stage performance has evolved into an incredibly active, foot stomping set fuelled with fire. Catch Good For Grapes tonight at the Waverley in Cumberland. $12 advance tickets at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com

SATuRDAY, nOVEMbER 14LAuGh IT uP: Kitty’s Comedy Supper Club features comedians Kyle Bottom and headliner Ivan Decker, with local singer Jilli Martini supplying music. It all takes place at the Native Sons

Hall on 4th and Cliffe. Doors at 6; dinner at 7; show at 8:30. Tickets $80 and $100.

REGGAE In CuMbY - Exco Levi has taken the Canadian reggae scene by storm with a style of music and rhythm that is revolutionary, fiery, scathing, loving and stinging. See him live tonight at the Waverley. $12 advance tickets at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks.com

MOnDAY, nOVEMbER 16EVERGREEn 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 250-338-1000 or check out the website www.evergreenclub.me



ThuRSDAY, nOVEMbER 19DuPLICATE bRIDGE: The Lion’s Den in Comox (1729 Comox Ave.) has Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge in a friendly atmosphere from 1-4:30 p.m. guaranteed partner, so drop-ins are welcome. $5

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■ The Tour de Rock riders stopped by Oyster River Fire Rescue on Wednesday Sept. 23, to accept a donation of $2,000 raised by the members of the department. The money was raised through a hot dog sale and a membership head shaving event. Oyster River Fire Rescue would like to thank Discovery Foods and Miracle Beach Mini Golf for allowing us to have our events at their locations. Shown is Lt. Ron Schulz presenting a Tour de Rock rider with the $2,000.

■ During Market Days the talented and equally generous artisans at Potter’s Place donated lovely handcrafted bowls to raise funds for YANA. For a $15 donation, market days shoppers chose a bowl and it was filled with delicious, home cooked chili. It has become a yearly tradition with people collecting a new bowl each year. This year Potter’s Place Fundraiser for YANA raised an amazing $3528.30, making it the best year yet.

■ Evergreen Club writer and director extraordinaire Betty Annand is seen, centered in the group, presenting a $500 cheque for the Care-A-Van Program to nurse Monika Terfloth. Also in the photo from left to right is van driver Mike Roach, drama club rep Heather Rapin, and members from the Evergreen Club executive Nettie Webers, Dianne Bruon, Gord Kruger, and Fred Greene. The money was a result of proceeds from the play “A Picnic in 1915” which commemorated Courtenay’s 100th birthday. Dawn 2 Dawn also received a cheque for $500.

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“If Canada’s health-care system were a plant, family caregivers would be its roots – fragile, vital and invisible. The part we see – branches, leaves and flowers – is the apparatus of doctors, nurses, clinics, labs and hospitals. But the ‘visible’ health-care system has always been supplemented by the invis-ible support of home caregivers. We rely more heavily on those caregivers with every passing year. We do very little to provide them with support, recognition or respite.”

This quote by Silver Donald Cameron captures the incredi-

bly vital yet unrecognized role of family caregivers.

In the newest report by the Office of the Seniors Advocate in BC (September 2015), deep concerns are expressed for dis-tressed caregivers.

The report highlights 29 per cent of BC caregivers are in distress – one of the highest reported rates in Canada – and 54 per cent of caregivers would benefit from respite services including an adult day pro-gram, home support or respite bed.

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the home”.Respite looks and feels dif-

ferent for all caregivers. For you, it might be a chance to get out to be physically active or engage in a favourite hobby on a regular basis. Someone else might see respite as might be formalized and provided by Home and Community Care every Wednesday. For others, it is attended a virtual or in-per-son support group or an educa-tion webinar or session.

Regardless if you are caring for a partner or spouse, aging parent, child or friend, respite is critical to a caregiver’s well-being – physically, mental-ly and emotionally.

What are my options?It’s important to know what

respite means to you. Making a list of every type of activity (yes, even just sitting looking out the window!) that gives you

relief from your caregiving role is a great place to start. Don’t worry about setting limitations to that list.

Once you’ve listed all the possibilities, write out what would need to happen to make each activity a possibility. It will be become clear through the process which options are most accessible and feasible.

It doesn’t mean you abandon the other options. Perhaps you just need a little more time to figure out logistics.

If you are looking for respite at home or to have the person you are caring for stay at a des-ignated facility, your first step is calling the case manager assigned to the person you are caring for.

You can find more infor-mation on eligibility criteria, arranging respite and costs at bit.ly/1MRQ94J

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There are a variety of webi-nars available to family care-givers through The Caregiver Network, a National resource at www.thecaregivernetwork.ca/

You can sign up to receive their newsletter as well as to take their webinars, the major-ity of which are free for family caregivers.

Although sometimes it feels too difficult to take a break or perhaps guilt creeps into the equation, finding a way to recharge your batteries and give yourself what you need allows you to care for longer and to stay healthier.

Wendy Johnstone is a gerontologist and is the founder of Keystone Eldercare Solutions. Her

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Thank you, readers, for answering my plea for pest and dis-ease information! The responses have been extremely helpful…not to mention an eye opener.

And while my friend is more interested in the fruits and vege-tables department for her book project, I was interested in the reports you also sent in regarding pests and diseases in your ornamental beds.

Seems our old nem-esis, the Viburnum leaf beetle (Pyrrh-alta viburni), is still around in the valley.

Also received reports the Hemerocallis gall midge (Conta-rinia quinquenotata) remains a plague to at least a few daylily patches.

I was saddened to hear about the Vibur-num pest, as we had discovered this one in our garden back in 2004. In my column dated May 26, 2010 I lamented the removal of our snowball tree. We had fought a val-iant fight against the leaf beetle pest, but it was a lost cause.

This pest is a good example of an alien species coming into our area on import-ed plant material. Originally native to Europe where it has natural predators to keep it under control, it found its way to North America and has worked its way across the continent. Sadly, our native predatory creatures have yet to develop a taste for this beetle. Thus, the Viburnum leaf beetle flourishes in its new home.

The daylily gall m i d g e … a n o t h e r imported species…also remains a major pest problem, years later. The only line of defence against this pest…once the female midge fly has pierced

the unopened flow-er bud and deposit-ed her batch of eggs inside…is to remove the damaged flower buds and put them in the garbage. And forget about chasing after the adult flies. At a mere two mm in size, they are invisible to the naked eye.

And now we have some new alien spe-cies starting to make themselves at home in our gardens, such as: Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD), or spotted wing fruit fly; the apple maggot, Rhagoletis pomonella; and walnut husk fly, Rhagoletis completa.

As if gardening is not challenging enough sometimes! Howev-er, thanks to your input…and infor-mation from other gardeners on Van-couver and the Gulf Islands…my friend has some wonderfully new, and useful, infor-mation for her upcom-ing publication. And I am positive this book will be filled with as much help as is cur-rently available to us.

Education is so key in dealing with all pests and diseases. Take heart! We shall pre-vail!

For a more light-heart-ed change of subject, have you ever won-dered at the science behind the autumn colour phenomenon? Quickly and in a nut-shell…

Lower light levels and cooling tempera-tures trigger plants into producing a sep-aration layer which forms a tight seal between each leaf and its branch.

With no water now able to get through the seal from the plant in order to renew the chlorophyll in the leaves, the green pigment begins to disappear. At this point, the plants whose leaves contain the sugar-saturated anthocyanin pigment turn brilliant shades of red and purple as autumn progresses.

Plants whose leaves contain the oxy-gen-starved caro-tene pigment are lit up through the

fiery orange tones…from apricot to deep orange-red.

And the brown-co-loured leaves, such as the oak? These are produced from a build-up of waste products in the leaves

and a polyphenol compound called tan-nin. Found in many species of plants, tan-nin compounds have a purpose in regulating plant growth. They are also valuable in protecting the plant from predation…even

triggering the produc-tion of a toxin to deal with a specific pest.

Perhaps a plant’s abil-ity to form new toxins will become a help-ful form of defense against alien pests.

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With more than 40 members, the Comox Valley White Cane Club is an established support group for those with visual impairments.

“We are much more than just support,” said club president Pat Chiquen. “Our goal is to provide social and recreation-al activities at a local level, but we also pro-vide a lot of educa-tional (tools), as well the support.”

Chiquen said despite the infer-ence of the name, the

White Cane Club is not a closed member-ship club, restricted to those with visual impairments.

“Anybody can be a member,” said Chiquen.

She added that in regards to business matters and other motions brought to the meetings, 60 per cent of those vot-ing must have visu-al impairments, but other than that, it’s wide open.

“We have proba-bly eight members in our club that are not visually impaired, and they are our vol-unteers. Without the volunteers, we’d be in trouble.”

The volunteers play a big role in the club, particularly when it comes to helping with

many of the social outings - be that an inter-club, like the one the club had with the Powell River chapter this summer, or plan-ning for the upcoming theatre trip to Che-mainus.

The club also has a monthly “Lunch Bunch” outing, at a local eating establish-ment.

The club has monthly meetings the first Tuesday of the month September to June, where, aside from general busi-ness, guest speakers are brought in to dis-cuss issues such as living independently, and new equipment and services avail-able for the visually impaired.

The next meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday,

Nov. 2 at Berwick Comox Valley, 1700 Comox Ave., Comox.

Peter Hildebrand has been a member ever since the club’s inception, “some time around 1980.

“The first meet-ing was at the court-house on Eighth and England,” he said. “I might have missed two or three meetings ever since. I enjoy the social aspect. It keeps me going.”

Hildebrand, who lives at Casa Loma, added that the White Cane Club gives him another social avenue.

Chiquen said the most important ser-vice the club can provide is a sense of inclusiveness for those in the Valley with sight impair-ments.

“A lot of people, when they get a diag-nosis of things like (macular degenera-tion), they go home and shut the door,” she said.

“We want them to come to us. Contact us.”

For more informa-tion about the club, call Chiquen at 250-339-3904.

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Comox Valley Arts presents the 2015 Central Island Artisan Studio Tour (Fall Edition) on Nov. 7 and 8.

A growing community of artisan crafters, fine artists and emerging creators in Central Vancouver Island (Errington to Black Creek) have come together by way of Comox Valley Arts to open their doors for the public to wander through at leisure.

For two days, more than 50 work-ing studios will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for free, public exploration, encompassing over 70 artists of every discipline who will be in attendance to discuss their work, share their process, and of course, happily sell their wares.

Spanning approximately 160 driv-ing kilometres (89 as the crow flies from #1 to #54), art enthusiasts can simultaneously explore the beauty of Vancouver Island, both natural and man-made.

Our artisan studios run the gamut of styles and mediums for a fun, edu-cational and mind-expanding opportu-nity to get out and do something new!

Painted subject matter spans clas-sic landscapes through contemporary abstracts in all manner of media from egg tempera to acrylics to mixed-me-dia collage – realistic to interpretive styles that capture moments and ideas for all to share.

Discover salvaged ancient wood given new life; upcycled and repur-posed wood, metal and found objects styled into quirky, functional pieces for home and garden. Watch glass makers in action, creating fused, kiln-fired and stained glass for jewelry, household use and architectural applications.

The central Island is home to numer-ous potters, jewellers, print-makers and photographers– each making their mark with unique techniques and styles.

Add in high-end leatherwork, armour, intricate quilts, weaving, spin-ning, tapestry, silkscreening, tie-dying, paper maché and stone carving and one begins to comprehend the breadth of skill, talent and commitment deep in the bones of this Island’s artisans.

From internationally recognized art-ists to those just embarking on new careers as professionals, participating makers and creators demonstrate the vital elements of our society that con-tribute so fundamentally to our com-mon good, our spirit and our economy.

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Comedy legend Lily Tomlin shines as Elle Reid, a California poet and failed academic who’s having a pretty bad day. A self-described misanthrope, Elle once declared that she loved being old as young people are stupid. However, as the movie progresses and Elle is drawn into a day-long road trip with her grand-daughter, Sage (Julie Garner), she realizes there is much to be learned at all

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Lisa Brokop’s career took off when life imitated art.

A child prodigy from Vancouver who was singing on stage at the age of seven, Brokop at 19 landed the lead female role in the feature film Har-mony Cats. She portrayed a country singer who leaves home in search of a big break in Nashville.

“The final scene of the movie was me being discovered and going off to Nash-ville,” Brokop recalls in an interview from Nashville. “Hoyt Axton plays the part of the big producer who discovers me, and I go off to Nashville to become a big star.

“The very next week in real life, I went to Nashville and I did my first showcase and I got my first record deal.”

After signing with Capitol Records, Brokop released two critically acclaimed albums. She has lived in Nashville for the past two decades.

Brokop will perform songs from her new Patsy Cline Project album Nov. 8 at the Sid Wil-liams Theatre.

Brokop says she fell in love as a young girl with Cline’s songs.

“I would sing Blue Moon of Kentucky and Walking After Midnight.”

Later, when she performed professionally, she would sing Crazy.

“I’ve always loved singing Crazy.”What made Cline such a legendary

singer?

“She had such a pure, clean sound, just flawless. And now that I’ve been researching … I find I love her even more, learning about the person that

she was, how strong she was, and she was a feisty girl and very influential to a lot of women.

“She really was a fantastic, skillful singer. She wasn’t just a country singer that had some

emotion … her pitch was dead on. That was in the day when you couldn’t just go in the studio and tune it or fix it.”

Brokop agrees that Cline’s singing had an honesty that convinced listen-

ers she had lived what she sang.“There was an ache in her songs

at times that not every singer is able to do. She’s just right there in the moment. You just can’t help but be moved by the songs.”

Brokop stresses that during herPatsy Cline Project performances, she sings the songs without acting in the role of Cline.

“I do love her music and I want to honour her and her songs,” explains Brokop, who will perform some songs she has written in Cline’s genre.

Some of those songs are on her new album, which was made possible by fans who donated money to help to produce it for Brokop.

“We need some help with funding where the major record label used to come into play. In a sense, they (donat-ing fans) become the record label. I love all those people who took a chance on me.”

One of the most nominated and award-winning female vocalists in Canadian country music histo-ry, Brokop has released eight studio albums, more than a dozen Top 40 radio hits and achieved certified gold record sales.

Living in Nashville for 20 years has allowed her to soak up the history and traditions of country music, at times performing in legendary venues that include the Ryman Theatre.

When she appears at the Sid Wil-liams Theatre, Brokop will employ multi-media imagery to help her bring Cline’s story to life.

She’ll be accompanied by a pianist, percussionist and upright bassist, who will provide harmony vocals.

For more about Brokop, visit www.lisabrokop.com/home.

Lisa Brokop performs Nov. 8 in Courtenay, as part of the Sid Williams Theatre Society’s Blue Circle Series. For details and tickets, visit www.sid-williamstheatre.com, phone 250-338-2430 or visit the Sid box office at 442 Cliffe Ave.

Brokop pays tribute to Patsy Cline

Lisa Brokop brings her Patsy Cline Project to the Sid Williams Theatre Nov. 8 PHOTO SUPPLIED

Registration is open for the Sing It Up VI contest (the replacement of Valley Idol) and also Making The Band, so musicians get a chance to

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❝ There was an ache in her songs at times that not every singer is able to do. She’s just right there in the moment. You just can’t help but be moved by the songs. ❞

LISA BROKOP

The next 1st Tuesday Fundrais-er event at the Mex Pub features singer/songwriter Sue Pyper, Tuesday, Nov. 3.

This will be a relax-ing evening of heart-felt music, raising awareness and money for the C o m o x V a l l e y H o s p i c e S o c i e t y. P y p e r has a l o n g -standing involve-m e n t w i t h hospice, not only in the C o m o x Valley, but also in the UK, from where she originates.

The evening starts with an opening set by event organizers Judy and Bruce Wing. Admission to the eve-ning concert is by donation, and thanks to the ongoing spon-sorship of the Mex Pub, 100 per cent of the evening proceeds go to the charity.

Come on out to enjoy some fine music and a monthly help-ing of community spirit.

Volunteers from the Comox Valley Hos-pice Society (CVHS) will be at the door to offer receipts, as well as information about their organization and their commu-nity programs upon request.

Food donations for the Comox Valley Food Bank are also welcome and will be collected at the door.

Pyper is well known in the Comox Valley as an award-win-ning songwriter and contributor to the community. She has released two CDs, Before You Learn to Fly which earned the award for Best Song at the Vancouver Island Music Awards in 2002, and a sec-ond album Taillights in the Rain released in 2009.

Pyper’s music can be gentle, humorous, political and poignant and she creates a memorable connec-tion with her audi-

ences. In addition to the fine sounding Tay-lor guitar she plays, Pyper has also been exploring clawham-mer banjo techniques, adding this flavour to her own repertoire as well as the recordings of other artists.

Proceeds for the evening support the Comox Valley Hospice Society, a local orga-nization that sup-ports people living with dying grieving

and care-giving. With the sup-port of local b u s i n e s s -es, private donations, and commu-nity part-ners, CVHS offers a wide range of programs that bring comfort to the dying and the

bereaved. With a newly opened facil-ity called Hospice at The Views, some of these programs can now be experienced in a home-like res-idential setting, as well as in hospital or privately at home. CVHS programs include grief counsel-ling, compassionate presence, respite sup-port, vigils, walking groups, and various modalities of alterna-tive healing such as music therapy, Reiki, and healing touch.

In addition, the Comox Valley Hos-pice Society provides

on-going community education on Advance Care Planning to help people make their wishes for medical care known in the event they are ever unable to speak for

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The good times appear to have stopped rolling for Comox Valley United.

After getting their 2015-16 Vancouver Island Soccer League Div. 1 season off to a red hot 3-0-2 start, the local men’s side has cooled off, dropping their last two games.

The latest setback came Oct. 24 at Comox Valley Turf when they fell 2-1 to Gorge FC, who with the win moved into a tie with Unit-ed for fourth place. Both teams are 3-2-2.

Clay Fauchon scored the United goal while Nicholas Dawes and David Mwam-lima tallied for Gorge. Grayson Chalifoux was named both MVP and Rook-ie for United.

Their first loss of the sea-son came Oct. 17 in Victoria, 2-1 to Saanich Fusion FC.

Zack Stinson had the Comox Valley goal and was

team MVP with Leo Falzon and Bryan Taylor tallying for Saanich.

The locals will be looking to return to their winning ways this Saturday, Oct. 31 when they host third-place Nanaimo United (4-2-1) in a 4 p.m. start at the turf field.

While a win would be nice, more importantly the team is inviting the Valley to turn out in force to make a donation to help Kenton Doust win his battle against cancer.

On Oct. 10 the local youth soccer player was airlift-ed to BC Children’s Hos-

pital in Vancouver, where an MRI revealed three brain tumours on or near his pituitary gland. On Oct. 14 Doust had surgery to remove fluid build-up, and a biopsy showed the tumours were malignant.

Doust begins four rounds of chemotherapy on Oct. 30. While the family has the support of YANA for accom-modations, there are always extra costs involved. Doust celebrates his 14th birthday on Nov. 6, and a donation at https://www.gofundme.com/9h754pck would be a great gift.

Road Runners win nationalmarathon championships

Four Comox Valley Road Runners (CVRR) travelled to the Scotia Bank Toronto Waterfront Marathon to battle the best runners in the nation at the Canadian Marathon Champi-onships on Oct. 18. They joined over 3,800 other racers, including many international athletes, on a cold, clear day to take on the challenge.

Overall winner was Ishhimael Chenton in a time of 2:09:00, while the women’s winner was Shure Demise in a time of 2:23:37. A high-light of the event was Canadians Eric Gillis (2:11:31) and Lani March-ant (2:28:09) punching their tickets to the Rio Olympics by meeting the very rigid qualifying standards.

With the weather temperatures dropping down to minus 3 degrees and snow flurries in the forecast, racers were fortunately greeted with clear blue skies and light breezes on race morning. The race course led runners through the city of Toronto and along the waterfront, to the cheers of hundreds of thousands of spectators, to the finish line 42.2 km away.

The marathon is a cruel test of endurance that challenges even the strongest of competitors. Each entrant must endure months of hard

training just to gain the strength and endurance to get to the start line. They then have to manage the artful balance of pacing, hydration, nutrition and mental strength to successfully complete the race.

CVRR runners had excellent finishes and showed why they are known as one of the strongest clubs in the nation. Brian Stewart contin-ued his breakthrough season, finish-ing 98th overall and winning first place in the men’s 55-59 division in a time of 2:55:09.

He was followed closely by hard charging Danny Keyes who capped off a great year by finishing 5th in M50-54 and 100th overall in 2:55:23. Wayne Crowe (Extreme Runners/Asics) was also crowned Canadian champion, finishing 106th overall and dominating M60-64 to take first place by 12 minutes in front of the second place age group finisher in a time of 2:56:34.

Mike Bridges, the fourth member of the CVRR team, felt the wrath of this challenging and unforgiving event as he was forced to slow after an excellent first half, but still man-aged a respectable 3:20 finish.

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North DivisionTeam W L T OTL PtC.R. Storm 10 4 1 1 22C.V. Glacier Kings 9 5 0 3 21Nan. Buccaneers 9 5 1 1 20Oc. Generals 2 12 1 0 5

South DivisionTeam W L T OTL PtVic. Cougars 11 4 1 0 23WShore Wolves 10 6 0 0 20Kerry Park 7 8 1 0 15Pen. Panthers 6 10 1 1 14San. Braves 5 9 2 0 12Oct. 21 Comox Valley 4 Westshore 5 2OT Oct. 24 Victoria 3 Comox Valley 4Oct. 30 Comox Valley @ SaanichNov. 5 Comox Valley @ VictoriaNov. 7 Nanaimo @ Comox Valley 7:30 p.m. SC#1

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Team W L T PtCermaq Outlaws 5 0 0 15Shooters 5 1 0 15CVUSC Revolution 4 1 0 12Oceanside 4 1 0 12Courtenay Kickers 3 3 0 9Marine Harvest 3 3 0 9Nanaimo Wheatys 1 4 0 3Alberni Athletics 0 5 0 0Nanaimo 0 5 0 0Oct. 25 Shooters 4 CVUSC Revolution 0, Alberni Athletics 2 Cermaq Outlaws 5, Courtenay Kickers 1 Marine Harvest Bandits 2, Wheatys 0 Oceanside United 4, Nanaimo byeNov. 1 CVUSC Revolution vs. Outlaws TBA, Shooters vs. Kickers TBA, Alberni Athletics vs. Oceanside United 2 p.m. Alberni Turf, Wheatys vs. Nanaimo 12 p.m. Elaine Hamilton, Bandits byeGoals Shelby Jeeves (Shooters) 12. Shannon Marshall (Shooters) 6. Jill Schochter (Wheatys) 5.Shutouts Savannah Berins (Revoution), Pamela Richer (Oceanside) 3. Mandi Funk (Shooters) 2.

Team RW PT GWShooting Ducks 23 950 61Scratch 22 969 66Tap Tap Tap 21 1008 652bad4u 21 959 63Drive By 21 950 63Rack-No-Phobia 20 941 63Chalk N’ Awe 19 820 54Just The Tip 18 883 56Rack-Attack 18 850 53Breaking Bad 18 853 49Chalk-A-Holics 17 908 57Cue-Tease 17 829 53B-Side Ourselves 14 853 53Magic Moments 14 811 49Balls In Hand 13 788 43Chalk One Up! 10 707 37The Breakers 10 636 28Stick Ticklers 9 645 30Less Lame Ducks 8 738 39^This Way Up^ 7 593 23High Ballers 5 631 27Smokin 8 Balls 5 630 24RW-rounds won; PT-points; GW-games won

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Tuesday Night Adult Natalie Weir 243, Eric McWillis 221, Vern Greenhill 217, Bill Brundige 220, Lynda Brundige 192, John Graff 213, Bud Taylor 257, John West 218, Deb Julian 221, Steve

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Cubs returning to World Series If you are passing by the

Highland field or the Bill Moore batting cage, do not be shocked to see a number of mature gentlemen throwing and hitting and working on their fielding. And no, do not fear that CPR may soon be necessary!

The Comox Valley Cubs are once again preparing for the annual Roy Hobbs World Series in Fort Myers, Florida in mid-November. Playing in

the 60+ division, the Cubs will compete with about 50 other teams. The total of all divisions is almost 300 teams.

Fort Myers, on the gulf coast of Florida, is a won-derful place to play ball in November. Hurricane season is over, the bugs are gone, the temperature is about 27 degrees, and it is still low season for accommodations and other expenses.

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on the spring training facili-ties of the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox.

The only other Canadian team is from Nova Scotia. However, because the Cubs’ roster includes players from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, this is Canada’s team.

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The Comox Valley Project Watershed Society (CVPWS) is hosting a community forum about their vision for resto-ration and long-term conser-vation of the decommissioned Field Sawmill site.

On Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Stan Hagen Theatre (North Island College) doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the forum begins at 7:15 p.m. with pre-sentations and a panel.

Several recent events have drawn me to this forum in the on-going efforts of reclaim-ing the incredibly important K’omoks-Courtenay River Estuary.

I recently attended the CVPWS celebration of the restoration of the old sewage

lagoon (now a working part of the estuary) with the large tunnel-like culverts that restored circulation in the estuary beyond the Courtenay Air Park.

The Field Sawmill site is on the opposite side of the river, below the 17th Street Bridge. Prior to the construction of the mill there were numerous small channels that provid-ed access to the estuary for salmon to escape seals during spawning runs, and when the small salmon returned to the sea they were also protected.

The river side of the site was built about 30 feet out into the water to facilitate the loading and unloading of logs. This became the killing wall for seals and seriously altered the route of salmon using the river.

There are two close-to-home examples where decommis-sioned mill sites and logging sorting grounds have been

restored with great success.The first is the foreshore

and campground development at the Courtenay Fish and Game Protective Association on Comox Lake, the second is the reclamation of the estuary of the Lower Campbell River to a fish friendly environment.

By the end of the century the K’omoks estuary is fore-cast to be about one metre higher due to climate change and global warming.

This rise will expand the living space of the estuary. By returning as much as pos-sible of this site to an ecolog-ical productive state makes good sense while it is still relatively easy to work with.

My thanks to CVPWS chair Paul Horgan for help in writ-ing this column.

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 Record it has won several awards.

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In late-Septem-ber, Cooper received an order for another 50 copies of the MIO from P.E.O., a U.S.-based philanthropic organization selling the organizer as a fundraiser.

“We’ve offered the Medical Information Organizer to a vari-ety of organizations to use as a great fund-raiser, à la Girl Guide cookies or car washes, but I never expected a non-profit group from the U.S. to find us,” Cooper said. “We are so excited for such international expo-sure. It is extra cool that the organization supports women.”

The MIO is a purse-size binder that con-tains fill-in-the-blank forms. Medical infor-mation for up to six family members can be included. Sections include personal information, current health conditions, medications, health-care team, past sur-geries/procedures, chronic health con-ditions and appoint-ments.

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Margaret Sarah (Maudy) HobsonNovember 9, 1922 – October 21, 2015

Maudy was the granddaughter of pioneers who settled in the Comox Valley during the 1860’s. She was born and grew up on the family farm just outside Courtenay, attended an eight-room school on Cliffe Avenue and graduated from Courtenay High School in a class of 13 students. Maudy led an active and engaged community life from an early age. Her contribution to the family farm included doing milk delivery runs before and after school. She participated in the High School student council, played trombone in the band and was a member of the basketball and track and fi eld teams. Her Mom died shortly after Maudy’s graduation from high school so Maudy let go of her plans to become a nurse and instead stepped into her Mom’s role to help raise her four younger sisters and brother. As well, Maudy worked for Kay Stephens in Kay’s Confectionary. At the age of 22 Maudy started her career as a businesswoman when she bought the business from Kay. During this time she met George Hobson. They married in 1945 and ran Hobby’s Snack Bar on Fifth Street for 25 years.Maudy was committed to serving and building her beloved community, possessing an intimate knowledge and recall of its’ history. Her lifelong community service included joining the Courtenay Soroptimist Club in 1947 and she remained a member throughout her life. She has been an eager and committed member of numerous or-ganizations and community projects. While very humble about her accomplishments, she has been recognized on many levels for her contributions to her community, which she regarded as her extended family. She was a “gracious fi rst lady” when her husband George served as Courtenay’s mayor and helped spearhead projects such as the Sid Williams Theatre, Winter Carnival, and 1981 B.C. Summer Games to name a few. She chose to work behind the scenes, providing the “wind beneath the wings” that assured their success. Maudy was a remarkable mom, grandma, sister, sister-in-law and a good friend to many. She actively participat-ed and supported her children and grandchildren throughout their lives with everything they have been involved in. For example, she coached the CRA’s Blue Devils Swim Club for many years during and after her children’s involvement. Skiing was a big part of her recreational and professional life. As a vibrant business partner in the Forbidden Plateau “Ski Tak Hut” Ski Rental Shop, she provided employment and training for many Valley youths. Our beloved Mom was one of a kind. She was known and well-loved as a beautiful person who lived her life with dignity and grace. She was a strong, independent, positive, capable and caring woman. She was deeply loved by family, dear friends and many in our community. Maudy was a woman who gave her all to make a difference for everyone, and will be with us forever in our hearts and memories.Maudy died peacefully in the evening of October 21st at Glacier View Lodge surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a very rich and fulfi lling life, touching all with her positive way of being, her wisdom and her humour until the end of her life. Our family thank the many Angels who have surrounded and supported her and ourselves with their loving, compassionate care—Dr. Winter, the Glacier View team, her dedicated caregivers and several faith-ful, long time good friends. Thanks to each of you for making an unforgettable difference in Maudy’s and our lives. Maudy is predeceased by her husband George and sister Evelyn Zink. She is sadly missed and survived by her loving family of daughter Leslie and son-in-law John King; son Art and daughter-in-law Jo Ann, grandson Elliott (Elysia), and granddaughter Aynsley (Rod); sisters Kassy Cessford, Bev (Ken) Aitken, and Marie Gordon; and brother Alex (Rene) Urquhart all of the Comox Valley, and all their families, as well as George’s extended family.A service to Celebrate Maudy’s Life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday November 9, 2015 at the Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, in downtown Courtenay. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in Maudy’s memory to the Comox Valley Community Foundation. email: [email protected] mail: Box 3126, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 5N4

We are sad to announce the passing of Mervyn Harold Drummond on October 25, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox. Merv was predeceased by his brother Allister, father David, mother Irene and former spouse Sara. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend Ruby Papke of Salmon Arm; sons David (Andrea) of Maple Ridge and Robert (Rose) of Calgary; grandchildren Elizabeth(Daragh) of Maple Ridge, sister Beverly of Kirkland, WA; nieces and nephews Kim & John Kissenger of Carnation, WA and Candice and Carl Bouroughs of Everett, WA. Merv was enlisted on May 1952, St. John, PQ with the RCAF and for 28 years served as Armament Training and Maintenance. His service took him to Trenton, North Bay, Marville, France, Zweibrucken, Germany, Sardinia, Italy, Chicoutimi, PQ and fi nally Comox and he retired in 1980. In Merv’s leisure time, he belonged to Ocean Waves Square Dancing, Upper Vancouver Island Square Dancing Association and the Comox Valley Horticultural Society. Merv was a sweet, warm and likable man, who was very thoughtful, generous and kind. He always had witty one liners. He loved the outdoors and nature and would spend time in his garden or walking trails. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in his memory to the BC Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at St. Joseph's Hospital.A celebration of Merv’s life will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay with a reception to follow.

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Card of ThanksThe family of Bob Bruon would like to send a heartfelt thank you to for the beautiful cards, fl owers and baking during our recent bereavement. The love and support shown us has been overwhelming. Special thanks to Florence Chapter #53 and Chas Maria #76 Order of the Eastern Star for the lovely lunch, Dr. Bakshi, the St. Joseph’s Seniors Health Team and the caring staff at the Florence Filberg Centre and the Comox Valley Seniors Village.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLANApplication #: SVI-PMP-2015

Applicant: Southern Railway of Vancouver Island Ltd. (SVI), PO Box 581, 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3 (250) 754-9222Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton BC V2A 3C1 Tel/Fax: (250) 492-6193 e-mail: [email protected] purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, on track ballast, station grounds, railway yards, and around buildings, shops, material storage areas, signals and switches using the principles of integrated pest management. The PMP applies to areas located within the Capital, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and Comox Valley Regional Districts. The PMP applies to all property managed by SVI located within the vicinity of the communities of Victoria, Langford, Malahat, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Koksilah, Duncan, North Cowichan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cassidy, South Wellington, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Dunsmuir, Deep Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston and Courtenay.The pest management methods proposed for use for vegetation control include hand pulling, manual trimming, brush cutting, mechanical mowing, ballast and surfacing and tamping, stripping and re-vegetation, and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides (herbicides) is intended within the proposed PMP area. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Karmex DF), flumioxazin (Payload), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), and the adjuvants Hasten and Siloxylated polyether. Herbicide application methods include: foliar and soil applications using backpack and handheld sprayer, handgun, boom sprayer (mounted on a hi-rail vehicle), wick/wipe-on and squirt bottle. The proposed duration of the PMP is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021.A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at SVI., 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3, online at http://www.sryraillink.com/vancouver-island-service/pest-management-program/ or by contacting the Agent listed above.“A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant (c/o SMC Consulting, Agent, at the address listed above), within 30 days of the publication of this notice”

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLANApplication #: SVI-PMP-2015

Applicant: Southern Railway of Vancouver Island Ltd. (SVI), PO Box 581, 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3 (250) 754-9222. Al Kutaj, Roadmaster. (250) 754-9222 ext 28 or (250) 754-5318The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, on track ballast, station grounds, railway yards, and around buildings, shops, material storage areas, signals and switches using the principles of integrated pest management. The PMP applies to areas located within the Capital, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and Comox Valley Regional Districts. The PMP applies to all property managed by SVI located within the vicinity of the communities of Victoria, Langford, Malahat, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Koksilah, Duncan, North Cowichan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cassidy, South Wellington, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Dunsmuir, Deep Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston and Courtenay.The pest management methods proposed for use for vegetation control include hand pulling, manual trimming, brush cutting, mechanical mowing, ballast and surfacing and tamping, stripping and re-vegetation, and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides (herbicides) is intended within the proposed PMP area. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Karmex DF), flumioxazin (Payload), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), and the adjuvants Hasten and Siloxylated polyether. Herbicide application methods include: foliar and soil applications using backpack and handheld sprayer, handgun, boom sprayer (mounted on a hi-rail vehicle), wick/wipe-on and squirt bottle. The proposed duration of the PMP is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021.A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at SVI., 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3, online at http://www.sryraillink.com/vancouver-island-service/pest-management-program/ or by contacting the Applicant listed above. “A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice”

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The applicant must have the ability to build lasting relationships and deliver superior customer service to a diverse group of businesses and organizations. The successful applicant will be an intuitive business professional with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitiude. The candidate will thrive on developing new business opportunites and networking with like-minded business professionals. The successful applicant will have previous sales & marketing experience preferably in the advertising or retail industry.

The position offers an excellent working environment and a strong benefits package.

The Comox Valley Record is a division of Black Press community news media, an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

Please submit your resume with cover letter by October 26, 2015. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 71 (COMOX VALLEY)

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Submit cover letter & resume via fax, mail or in person toBetty-Jean Dziekan; Box 1440/ 99A Tsakis Way

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THE Comox Golf Club is seek-ing the services of an experi-enced food & beverage opera-tor. This picturesque, 88 seat capacity restaurant is situated in downtown Comox. The suc-cessful contract operator will be required to work closely with the membership to pro-vide services for golfers and the general public. An informa-tion package is available to in-terested parties by emailing [email protected] subject line “KITCHEN” before No-vember 15, 2015

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Socks are the most need-ed but least donated article of clothing for the homeless. The Comox Valley Sock It To ‘Em Project is getting this one handled in the Comox Valley.

Each hand-knit sock pur-chase from the project pro-vides up to 10 pair of high quality, store-bought socks for someone who is homeless or vulnerable in our community.

This is a way to give a gift that gives many times over.

Proceeds from the sale of hand-knit socks go toward buying store-bought socks which are then distributed to those in need by the Care-A-Van – Comox Valley’s volun-

teer mobile heath-care unit. The Nursing Centre and

AIDS Vancouver Island also receive socks for distribution through their community out-reach programs.

This is the third year for the successful fundraising program.

“We have the biggest and most beautiful selection of colourful hand-knit socks, ever,” says the project orga-nizer, Roberta DeDoming. “With growing participation from generous and skilled volunteer knitters in our com-munity this project is really taking off.”

You’ll find baskets of

colourful hand-knit socks at Sock It To ‘Em Sale Days held at Zocalo Café at the corner of Cliffe Avenue and Fifth Street between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. from Thursday, Nov. 5 to Saturday, Nov. 7.

For the best selection please come early. Each pair is $35 in adult sizes. Some children’s and infant socks are also available. Cash only please.

Find photos, updates and news on Facebook: Comox Valley Sock It To ‘Em Project, or e-mail project organizer DeDoming at [email protected]

Your purchase of a $35 pair of hand-knit socks will translate into 10 pairs of socks for the Care-A-Van. PHOTO suPPlied

sock it To ‘em Project returns

Dick Tatton, a Courtenay philatelist, displays one of his favouite stamps: a U.S.-issued sheet of Ringling Bros. clown Lou Jacobs. Tatton has many stamps to give away to anyone interested in adding to their collection, or interested in starting a new one. PHOTO BY erin HaluscHak

Record Staff

Following an initial response, Courtenay philatelist Dick Tatton is opening up his collection to any collector or anyone interested in stamp collecting.

Following an Oct. 1 story in The Record, Tatton is opening up his collection for free - includ-ing stamps, catalogues, reference or stock books, and other related material.

Initially, he offered his collection to former students of the Valley View Elementary and École Pun-

tledge Park Elementary stamp clubs.

He asks those interested to give details about their collection and what the types of stamps are of interest.

He stipulates interested collec-tors must pick up the stamps from his house, but asks for a letter first, which should include their full name and telephone number.

Letters can be sent in the mail or dropped off in his mailbox care of Dick Tatton, 1440 Thorpe Ave., Courtenay, B.C., V9N 7K7.

Philatelist offering his stamp collection to anyone who is interested in it

New addition to J pod has experts excited

A bountiful spring is being

matched by an equally boun-tiful fall for the Southern Resident Killer Whales J pod, as a new calf was spot-ted Oct. 24.

In a release from The Cen-ter for Whale Research, the calf was first seen in Haro Strait early in the day and later photographed by CWR staff in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The calf - designated by the CWR as J53 - was seen closely travelling with a 38-year-old female, J17, who is the presumed mother.

J17 has previously had three offspring: two daugh-ters - J28 and J35 (now adult), with two grand off-spring - J46 and J47, and a

son, J44, born in 2009.The CWR believes the calf

was no more than 10 days old at the time it was spotted Saturday.

In September, another calf was spotted in the waters near Sooke; part of the L pod, it was named L122 and was seen with L91.

The L pod whales were joined by J and K pod mem-bers.

Howard Garrett, co-di-

rector of the Orca Network based in Washington state, said mortality for baby orcas in their first year is very high - between 30 to 50 per cent of newborns don’t make it to their first birthday.

If they do survive, their mortality rate drops signifi-cantly, especially as they enter their reproductive years, he added.

For more information, visit whaleresearch.com

■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

A calf for the J pod, spotted Oct. 24, has been designated as J53. PHOTO BY cenTer FOr WHale researcH/daVe elliFriT

new updated version of Best Dog Walks on Vancouver Island available

Courtenay author and dog owner, Leo Buijs, has just published a new, updat-ed and revised edition of the popular dog-walking/hiking guide Best Dog Walks on Vancouver Island.

This updated guidebook has 77 walks and hikes that take the guesswork out for dog-owners as to where they can take their dogs off-leash and where not. The book also indi-cates level of difficulty, the length and condition of the 77 trails and how the dog would perceive a particu-lar walk or hike. With this information, the owner can

make the best choice for both the dog and himself to get the most enjoyment out of their walks.

Buijs and his dog Ginger take the reader to the best walks/hikes, swimming holes and beaches on Van-couver Island, from Victoria to Tofino, and from Sidney to Nanaimo and the Comox, Courtenay and Campbell River area.

The book is now avail-able at Laughing Oyster Book Shop, Coles Driftwood Mall, all Woofies locations, Comox Valley Veterinarian Hospital and online at ama-zon.ca

Filmmaker Damien Gillis will attend the screening of Fractured Land on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at the North Island College Theatre in Courtenay. This film was recent-ly honoured with two more major audience awards at the Vancouver International Film Festival: Canadian Impact Award and Best BC Film.

In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can

discover how to reconcile the fractures within himself, his community and the world around him, blending modern tools of the law with ancient wisdom.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the film and talk with the filmmaker.

This screening is presented by World Com-munity and co-sponsored by Eatmore Sprouts & Greens. Admission is by donation. Every-one is welcome.

For more information: (250) 337-5412

Filmmaker to attend local screening of documentary Fractured Land


WORSHIP COMOX VALLEY

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pastor: Father Marek Paczka, SDS

HearingAssistance

Full WheelchairAccess

1599 Tunner Drive, COURTENAY • 250-334-4716

www.ctkparish.caemail: [email protected]

WEEKEND LITURGIESSaturday 5 pm Mass

Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Mass

Confession: Saturday 4:30 pm & before all Sunday masses

Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Youth Group, Sept-May

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:

Rev. Maggie EnwrightEmail: [email protected]

Sunday Worship andChildren & Youth Program 10 amSaturday Service at 5 pm (Sept-May)


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COMOXUNITED

Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.

An Af� rmingMinistry

www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966

Email: [email protected]

Sunday Worship andChildren & Youth Program

10:00 am

Taize Services at 5:00 pm4th Saturday of the month


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Comox Valley Unitarian

Fellowship

Comox Valley

Fellowship

“Mentally Whole”with Rev. Meg Roberts

Thu., Nov. 1 at 4:00

We MeetEvery Sunday at 4:00

(September to June)

250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)250-890-9262 cvuf.ca

BAHÁ’Í FAITH

www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041��250.702.0574

www.courtenaybahai.org

Children’s Classes – prayers and activities focused on the development of spiritual qualities, for children 5 to 11 years. All are welcome.

~ ~ ~“O God! These children arepearls, cause them to be nurtured within the shell of Thy loving kindness.”

‘Abdu’l-Bahá

LUTHERANShepherd Of The Valley

Lutheran Church (ELCIC)

250-334-0616

“A place for you: John 14:2

Comox Recreation1855 Noel Ave

10 am Sunday Worship

2201 Robert Lang Drive(Old Fish and Game Building)

250-334-8424

SundayCelebration

10:30 amHosts of

“Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”

RIVER HEIGHTS

CHURCH

PRESBYTERIAN

250-339-2882e-mail:[email protected]

comoxvalleypresbyterian.caLIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY

COMOX VALLEYPRESBYTERIAN725 Aspen Rd., Comox


SERVICESSunday 10:30amMinister: Rev. Jenn Geddes

[email protected]

www.livinghopeonline.ca

living hope

real people

living

real life

experiencing

real change

Worship Services10am Sundays

Queneesh ElementarySchool

2345 Mission Rd., Courtenay

RESONATEBAPTIST CHURCH

“With all our Hearts,Soul and Might”

10:00AM

at Brooklyn Elementary School

1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox

Everyone Welcome

www.resonatechurch.ca

Join us Sunday@ 10:30 am(Childcare provided)

~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~

Comox ValleyCommunity Church

1580 Fitzgerald Ave.Courtenay, BC250-338-8221

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADAComox Valley Parishes Welcome You!

www.stpeterscomox.ca

St. PeterJim Lyster, Rector

218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925

SATURDAY5:40 Express Contemporary Worship

SUNDAY8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship 250-334-4331

email: [email protected]

St. John the DivineRev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector

579 - 5th Street, Courtenay

http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca

SUNDAY SERVICE8:30 am and 10:00 am

WEDNESDAY SERVICE10:00am

100 Years of Ministry in the Comox Valley

St. George’sUnited Church

6th & Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay

Phone: 250-334-4961Sunday Service: 10:30am

Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka

www.stgeorgesunited.com

“The Church with a heart

in the heart of the city.”

Invites You to Worship with Us

Each Sunday at 11 amHoly Communion B.C.P.440 England Ave., Courtenay, BC

With kind thanks to Piercy’s Mt. Washington Funeral Chapel for the use of their facility

Fr. George Daley [email protected]

St. ThomasTraditional Anglican Church

Anglican Catholic Church of Canada

www.anglicancatholic.ca

Where Jesusis Glori� ed

2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312

[email protected]

wwwaaronhouse.ca

Full GospelChristian Fellowship

Sunday11:00 am & 7:00 pm

Christmas Corner

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of quality, handcrafted gifts and artwork

ATM Machine on siteAdmission: Adults $3, children free

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Nordics setfor big year

The Strathcona Nordics are optimistic that - as in years past - El Nino will bring optimal snow condi-tions once again for cross-country skiing on Mount Washing-ton.

Registration is open for the club’s winter programs, and they say, “Register now because the last day for early-bird prices on program fees is Oct. 31.”

The Strathcona Nordics, Vancouver Island’s cross-country ski club, have pro-grams for all ages and abilities of skiers.

You can also join the Strathcona Nor-dics for their annual Ski Swap and AGM on Nov. 7 at Queneesh Elementary in Cour-tenay. Everyone is welcome.

Visit Strath-conaNordics.com for more information.

Raiders foiled by FalconsThe Coquitlam Falcons were

ranked #1. But the Comox Valley Raiders almost had their number when they hosted the Vancouver Mainland Football League’s top-ranked team.

Bill Moore Memorial Park in Courtenay was the setting on Sun-day, Oct. 25 for an entertaining Midget football tilt that saw the Raiders put up a good fight before falling 20-8 to the undefeated Fal-cons.

The visitors opened the scoring with a first quarter touchdown pass, but the Raiders responded with a second quarter TD run by running back Jimmy Brazier. The Raiders played well and led 7-6 at half time as the Falcons failed to convert their touchdown.

The Raiders limited the Falcons’ offence in the first half, and were assisted by a second quarter inter-ception by halfback Aaron Slack on the Raiders’ goal line.

The Falcons took the lead in the third quarter with a TD run and two-point convert. In the fourth

quarter the Raiders scored a punt single before the Falcons finished the scoring with a touchdown pass, followed by an unsuccessful con-vert attempt.

“We had our opportunities but some unfortunate turnovers proved to be costly,” a Raiders’ spokesperson said. “Late in the game we were on the Falcons’ goal line but just could not put the ball in for a touchdown.”

The Raider coaches were proud of the way their team played against the #1 Falcons.

Notable Raider performances go the defensive line, led by a sack from defensive end Owen Mcleod who pressured the Falcons’ QB all game. On offence, Braydon Sher-wood filled in admirably at the pivot position for the injured Ryan Beauchamp.

The last chance for local fans to see the Raiders this season will be their next game Nov. 8 against the Cowichan Timbermen. The Raid-ers will be looking to avenge a one-point loss to the T-Men.

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