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NEWS Rain can’t dampen MusicFest spirits

Festival goers got wet, but the rain did nothing to keep them away, as the Comox Valley’s weekend of music went off without a hitch. ■ P3

Students raise money for baby Grant

What started as $40 turned into a $400-plus charitable donation from students at Arden Elementary. ■ P4

Cumberland decision not sitting well

Courtenay city council members are unhappy with Cumberland’s intention to withdraw from the regional economic development service. Cumberland council would prefer to spend money on initiatives that directly impact the Village. ■ P5

ARTS Authors on Denman’s main stage

Main Stage events at the Denman Readers and Writers Festival bring together three or four authors to discuss in free-wheeling fashion a range of literary or social issues. Four such events are scheduled for this year’s festival, to be held July 16-19. ■ P19

SPORTS Sailing into Comox Bay

Comox Bay is set to host a national sailing competition with 150 boats and 200 sailors from as far away as Manitoba training and competing in the Sail West 2015 Championships from July 23-26. ■ P21

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IN BRIEF Village staff recommend Stage 3 water restrictions for Cumberland

At Monday’s meeting (after The Record went to press), Cumberland council was to discuss Stage 3 water restrictions, which Village staff recommends implementing by July 20. Stage 3 prohibits lawn watering, and the washing of boats or cars. Residents are also not allowed to fill pools and hot tubs. However, they can still water vegetable gardens, trees and shrubs. Staff is concerned about extremely low water reservoir levels towards the end of summer due to the unprecedented hot and dry weather. Staff also recognizes that water inflow into reservoirs is extremely low.

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Festival goers had fun in the rain ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Before Vancouver Island MusicFest took over the exhibition grounds on the weekend, the Comox Valley hadn’t seen a drop of rain in weeks. But other than the ground, the rain didn’t appear to dampen the vibe at the 21st annual event. “It certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of everybody,” marketing manager Susan Wood said. “Our MusicFesters are hearty folk. They were under tarps and blankets and having a good time. We do live on the West Coast, so rain is something we are all used to. As they say, while it wasn’t the best of situations, it certainly didn’t change how much fun everybody had. And the music was still wonderful.” “Thank you to the audience for accepting the rain and sticking with us the whole weekend,” executive producer Doug Cox added. “It was amazing. As a performer, I’ve played at a lot of rainy festivals, and I’ve never seen spirit like that just stay. As the producer of the festival, it was amaz-

ing for us that we just kept going, and everybody realized how badly it (rain) was needed.” As always, the weekend featured an eclectic array of musicians from various parts of the globe — some obscure, some familiar. Lyle Lovett and his Large Band headlined Friday, bluesman Buddy Guy closed things out Saturday, and Graham Nash of the famed Crosby, Stills and Nash, accompanied by Shane Fontayne, performed Sunday as the sun was setting over the fairgrounds. “Graham Nash just played it,” Wood said. “I was so impressed. For two fellas’ and a couple of guitars, they filled that bowl beautifully. “Overall, I’d have to say it was a wonderful festival. There were no issues of any significance, other than a bit of mud. The kids loved the puddles.” MusicFest couldn’t happen without the 1,300 volunteers who tend to the gates, stages, food and other aspects of the gathering. This year’s environment crew did their best to keep feet dry by filling puddles with dirt. “We’ve certainly seen a decrease in our heat-related illnesses today,” said first aid co-ordinator TJ Moore, who has volunteered eight years at

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MusicFest. “We’ve kind of switched a gear to water-logged feet. We had our share of heat strokes over the past couple of years, but I think everybody this year is welcoming the rain with open arms.” The first aid crew includes paramedics and volunteer first aiders who largely deal with things onsite – which takes the burden off St. Joseph’s Hospital, Moore notes. Over the years, a common injury he’s seen at MusicFest — be it cold or hot weather — is foot injuries such as blisters and cut feet. This year, Moore attributed fewer ambulance incidents to the weather. “Cooler weather means less ambulances, typically,” he said. “I think we’re fortunate the public is wanting rain. I think they’ve opened up their arms and said, ‘Bring it on’.” The welcoming attitude was evident in the haiku tunnel, a new feature that was filled with pieces of cloth containing verses penned by patrons. One read as follows: Thank you sky water Soak the drought dry desert land Quench our tired bones. “I think it was received really well,” Wood said. See MusicFest, Page 5

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Fiddlejam at Simms Park Sunday

Come enjoy fiddling, an integral part of our Canadian culture, with Fiddlejam playing this Sunday July 19 at 7 p.m. at Simms Park. This performance is part of a free summer concert series hosted by the City of Courtenay. Fiddlejam is an eclectic group of 20 to 30 or so musicians which started in Comox a decade ago led by international fiddler Trent Freeman. Though primarily a fiddle group, accordions, banjos, guitars, mandolins and piano also fill out the sound with the occasional saxophone thrown in for good measure. Fiddlejam includes adults and youth and the band plays a variety of tunes ranging from traditional old time and Celtic, to swing and bluegrass. Other featured Simms Park performances include Jilli Martini Band on July 26, Country Picken on Aug. 9, Duo of Duos Aug. 16, The Blues Legends Aug. 23, Jazz in the Park on Aug. 30, and The Fabulous Mutts on Sept. 6. For concert information please call the Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre at 250338-5371 or get updates at www.courtenay.ca/ simms

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Valley municipalities and electoral directors are slated to meet Aug. 12 to discuss Cumberland’s intention to withdraw from the regional economic development service. Cumberland council would prefer to spend money on initiatives that directly impact the Village. Last year, Cumberland provided $45,157 to the service that is provided under contract by the Comox Valley Economic Development Society.

Cumberland has taken this position. I think you weaken the union when you start jumping out of the union.” The request to withdraw from CVEDS rests with the provincial government. Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes, responding to a letter from Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird, hopes the Village will remain in the service. “Regional economic development services are important to enabling local governments to work together to stimulate business and other economic development opportunities for their communities,” Oakes states in a return letter to Baird.

Weekend rain accumulations not substantial ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

It was a welcome relief for many - with the exception of those attending MusicFest but the rain that fell over the weekend in the Comox Valley had very little impact on rivers flows in Comox Lake. With showers Saturday and Sunday, the area received a

total precipitation amount of 12.8 mm - and according to Leigh Carter of the Comox Valley Regional District, the rain that did fall was quickly soaked up by the ground. “What is noticeable was the consumption levels significantly dropped over the weekend; consumption levels by the public have shown a noticeable decrease since Stage 3 was implemented, which is exactly what we need to see - and to keep happening,” she explained in an email. Carter added the CVRD will

continue to implement Stage 3 water restrictions, which restricts lawn watering in addition to filling a swimming pool, hot tub, garden pond and washing a vehicle or boat. “We would need a continuous amount of rainfall lasting more than a week to see any significant changes,” she said. Environment Canada is predicting periods of rain Wednesday with a high of 19C, and a 40 per cent chance of showers Thursday with a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 21C.

MusicFest: Concert bowl packed every night Continued from Page 3 She didn’t have the numbers Monday, but Wood said the festival was nearly sold out. Cox noted that the concert

bowl was packed each night. “Musically I was thrilled with the lineup,” he said. “But the most important thing to me is the community of people who put the festival on.

That’s what makes our festival so beloved and so unique. There’s lot of times we could add to the financial success by changing things. It’s not really what it’s all about.”

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Water restrictions not ending any time soon

o paraphrase Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz … water and power and fire, oh my! Unlike Dorothy’s fears of walking through the unknown and creepy forest, the fear of forest fires, of power outages and water shortages are only too real this summer for citizens of British Columbia. Hot dry weather has the province raising a flag on water usage, B.C. Hydro expressing concern about power usage across the province and the Coastal Fire Centre declaring a total ban on campfires. Taken together, it all sounds a bit apocalyptic. But we haven’t reached the end of times just yet – these are necessary precautions being taken by those in positions of authority. Here in the Comox Valley, Stage 3 sprinkling bans are in effect everywhere but Cumberland, and if Monday night’s Village council meeting went as expected (it happened after press time), Cumberland residents will join in on the water rationing July 20. Yes, we had some much-needed precipitation over the weekend, but we need about a week straight of a similar weather pattern to make any kind of substantial difference. Are these measures inconvenient? Maybe a little. However, a few simple restrictions may prove to have a huge impact down the road. The good news is, according to the CVRD, Comox Valley people are “getting it”. Water consumption has decreased considerably since the implementation of the Stage 3 restrictions, so, complain as we may, we are abiding to the rules. Perhaps it is time to take notice of these times, when our systems are being pressed to the limit and wonder what it might be like in years to come, when severe restrictions are placed on power and water as a routine measure. Are we ready to handle an extreme shortage for any serious length of time? Sure, conserving a few drops of water here and there might not seem like a lot, but those drops add up fast. And developing a conservationist attitude now, both as individuals and as a community, is the path to ensuring there will be resources available for our grandchildren. We can only hope we aren’t already too late with our actions.

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The B.C. legislature is back in session this week, a rare summer sitting to approve a 25-year project agreement for the first large-scale liquefied natural gas project in northern B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong released the lengthy legal agreement prior to the debate, saying this step should remove any doubt that an international investment group led by Petronas of Malaysia intends to go ahead. With billions invested in upstream resources and buyers waiting at home, the Pacific Northwest LNG group includes Chinese state corporation Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp., Japan Petroleum Exploration Corp. and Petroleum Brunei. The most contentious issue is the government’s intention to protect the investors from “discriminatory” tax and regulations for the life of the project. The government insists these sorts of long-term cost certainty agreements are commonplace, and don’t affect provincial and federal taxes or environmental regulations unless they single out LNG operations. Future governments can raise corporate tax rates, carbon tax or enter into a cap and trade system. Ottawa

erational sellout.” Another big player with gas well investments in northeast B.C. is Shell, with a proposal for Kitimat. Its prospects have improved since it took over British Gas Group, which had its own LNG intentions here. Another group led by Altagas remains on track to ship LNG from its Douglas Channel site before the end of the decade. It’s important to remember that without LNG exports, B.C.’s natural gas industry will shrink rapidly after 50 years of increasingly significant revenues from sales to the U.S. Leaving aside all the political positioning around the province’s largest private investment to date, if this doesn’t go ahead we will all feel the effects. De Jong had a blunt response when asked what the province gets in return for all its guarantees of low tax environment: “Their money.” At peak construction, Pacific Northwest LNG will need as many as 4,500 workers, with 500 or more operations jobs depending on how far it expands. The finance ministry forecasts that once Pacific Northwest LNG is up and running, it represents $9 billion in revenues to the province over 10 years, including gas royalties and taxes. That’s more than taxpayers can expect from the entire forest industry.

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can scrap capital cost allowances that were recently extended to LNG producers, which is significant because Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has indicated he would get rid of what he calls subsidies to fossil fuels. Both the province and Ottawa allow capital cost write-offs against corporate tax, to attract investment. B.C. attracted a lot of gas drilling rigs from Alberta with tax breaks for deep drilling. The B.C. government invited comparisons with Western Australia LNG producers, and NDP researchers did just that. They noted that Australia’s Gorgon and North West Shelf LNG projects have written provisions that local employment and local suppliers will get preference. Those are absent in B.C., along with apprenticeship guarantees for LNG. “There was hard bargaining by the companies, and certainly the premier went into this negotiation in a very weak position, having to deliver on her extravagant and grandiose promises from the election,” NDP critic Bruce Ralston said. “The companies did well. Whether the citizens of British Columbia did well is certainly an open question.” Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver painted himself into a corner, having spent the last two years dismissing the B.C. LNG industry as a fantasy that will never come to pass, strictly on economic grounds. He has since branded the Petronas deal, a template for any future projects, a “gen-

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Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents: “PEARL ELLIS GALLERY MEMBERS’ PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD SHOW & SALE” From June 23 – July 19. Open Tuesday– Saturday 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. Presencing the Past: Comox Valley Arts and Red Tree Specialty Coffee in Tin Town are pleased to present Medwyn McConachy’s “Presencing the Past” from June 15 – July 14. Presencing the Past is a photo-image installation and storytelling from McConachy’s trip to the Yukon in 2014. FIRST NATIONS ART AT CVAG - The Comox Valley Art Gallery has three separate exhibits featuring First Nations Art, running until Sept. 5. The art gallery is at 580 Duncan Ave. in Courtenay. DRAC’S KASTLE AVANH’s graffiti art show captures a small time frame spanning the years of 2011 to 2013 at Drac’s Kastle, where she recorded ephemeral artworks by herself and other unknown artists. Her show is the current feature at the Gate House and Gallery, 3273 3rd St., Cumberland.

Theatre: WEST SIDE STORY - July CYMC Musical Theatre presents “West Side Story” at Sid Williams Theatre Tuesday, July 14 to Saturday, July 18. 7:30 p.m. nightly and 2 p.m. matinée July 18. Tickets: $26 evenings, $24 matinée Sid Williams Ticket Centre, sidwilliamstheatre. com 250-338-2430 ext. 1. Recommended for ages 7+. The iconic Jerome Robbins Broadway musical based on “Romeo and Juliet,” with some of the greatest music ever written for the stage. HOME OF OUR OWN TheatreWorks presents the story of a family of kittens who wake up to find themselves at the prison where all the forgotten animals go. The play, featuring a cast aged 5-12 years old runs July 17 at 7 p.m. and July 18 at 1 p.m. at Gagliardi Academy at 1475 Noel Ave. (formerly Brooklyn Elementary). Tickets available at the door.

For more information contact theatreworks@shaw.ca or 250 792-2031 CANINE CAPERS TheatreWorks presents its take on 101 Dalmations, where dalmatian pups are waiting for their humans to come and claim them for their own. The play, featuring a cast aged 5-12 years old runs July 24 at 7 p.m. and July 25 at 1 p.m. at Gagliardi Academy at 1475 Noel Ave. (formerly Brooklyn Elementary). Tickets available at the door. For more information contact theatreworks@shaw.ca or 250 792-2031

Calendar: Tuesday, July 14 Euchre - Comox Seniors Centre, 1801 Beaufort Ave. We play 8 games of euchre for about 2hrs and 15 minutes. $1 of the$1.25 entry fee is returned in prizes. Those wishing to play on an ongoing basis after a week or two of playing will require a membership. This is only $30 per annum and as a member will cover many other activities as well.

Wednesday, July 15 Walk to the falls - The Comox Glacier Wanderers Volkswalk Club is hosting a 5/10 km walk at Nymph Falls Park. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at Nymph Falls parking lot, Forbidden Plateau road; walk starts at 10. $2. call Crystal at 250-898-8612 for more info

Thursday, July 16 Hop with me - Picnic for young families at SImms Park. Come join us for a free interactive Summer program for parents, caregivers and children between the ages of birth and 5 years. Enjoy a picnic with your family and have some fun. Remember to bring sunscreen. Please call our office at 250-3386359 to register. A healthy lunch is provided. Please bring your own plates and utensils.

Saturday, July 18 Latin dancing - Don’t miss out on the chance to dance to live Latin music at Courtenay’s Bridge Lounge, with Zandhunga. Admission is $15 at the door. Advance tickets are $12 each or $20 for two-show pass. Available at Bop City Records and Blue Heron Books. Doors at 8 p.m.

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Disc golf in heritage site considered disrespectful

Dear editor Since Cumberland decided to celebrate our rich Asian heritage, we have enjoyed many visits, gifts and respect from Asia. China provided us with a sister city relationship, in 2007 to enhance exchanges of trade, investment and culture. They provided us with a very special gift of a Mazu, the protector of mariners. There was an offer of $20 million from investors in Shanghai who wished to revitalize the Chinatown due to its important heritage. Council decided that such a project would “disturb the spirits of the deceased” and instead allowed pictures of buildings and people to be nailed to the trees and built a memorial pavilion. I am told the nailing of pictures is very bad luck for the deceased. The Mazu was removed from the museum and stored on City Hall in a public place. There have been many occasions where the commitment to this relationship could be questioned. Councillor Sproule, who should not have discussed or voted on the subject since she makes income by touring people in the area, stated she felt the sister city relationship was like “pen pals” when she voted against expenses to visit there while I was in China presenting at the mayors school. I do not suggest that these decisions were made with malice but rather a lack of understanding of the culture. I find now to allow disc golf to set up a course in the park to be offensive to that relationship. If council wishes to end the relationship I would regretfully respect

that decision, but cannot accept the hypocrisy of this action. I have no issue with disc golf, by the way. Fred Bates Cumberland

For everyone’s safety, keep dogs leashed in Cumberland

Dear editor, I have just read that (Cumberland) is contemplating allowing dogs off leash in our beautiful walking, hiking and biking forest. You obviously have not given this enough thought. I don’t know if you have ever been walking along one of our trails, chatting with your walking partner, only to suddenly hear a loud growling sound behind you and then to turn and face a Rottweiler that has run ahead of its biking owners by 100 metres. I have, and it’s a heart-stopping experience. Yelling at the owners as they rode blithely by was all I could do. Keeping dogs under control without a leash is a patently foolish dream. It is a known fact that dogs will chase wildlife like deer and bears, in fact, bringing the latter back to their owners. I live near the Peace Park and have enjoyed watching dogs and owners playing fetch the ball. That is an entirely different story. In closing, I will only say that I have been a heavy funds contributor to the Cumberland Community Forest Society. I believe, given this, I have some say in the decision. My dream is to be able to walk safely in our forest with my grandchildren without fear of being attacked by someone’s errant pet. Wayne Morrison Cumberland

Many heroes to thank

Dear editor, As members of the Courtenay & District Fish & Game we are amazed at the professional, business, community and member support that the club has experienced to keep everything running out at the campground, following the club’s devastating fire on July 2. We thank all of you. We especially thank the firefighters of the Cumberland and Courtenay fire departments for their expertise that clearly prevented the spread of fire to the surrounding forested area. Mostly to the heroes of the night, Diana and Paige Johnson - we wish to express our gratitude to you for pursuing the burning plastic smell at 2 a.m. – had you not, we surely would be facing a tragic event rather than devastating. You truly are heroes and may good fortune return to you sevenfold. It all makes one even prouder to be a resident of the Comox Valley. Ralph and Lois Thompson Comox Valley

So much for the tourist’s dollar being spent in Comox

Have you noticed that the mall and all the shops in Comox shut down and lock up between 5 and 6 p.m.? Even in the summer! The tourists notice, because there’s nowhere for them to spend their money. Some visitors arrive by water, moor their boat then walk into a deserted town. Can you see the tumbleweeds blowing in the street? That’s money blowing away. Pam Brown Comox

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Riding miles for the fight against slavery ■ Earle Couper coup @comoxvalleyrecord.com

With every push of their bike pedals, Jason and Karissa Wheaton are going that extra mile to help end slavery. The Comox Valley couple are participating in the International Justice Mission 2015 Freedom Tour, which starts July 27 in Seattle, Wash. and ends July 31 in Portland, Ore. They are the only two Canadians in a group of 13 cyclists that will ride approximately 725 kilometres (about 142 kilometres a day). Each participant is required to pay $3,250 to ride on the tour, which hopes to raise more than $25,000. The Wheatons have been following the ride’s recommended training schedule, and by week seven of their 10-week regime were up to 106 kilometres a day. “We’re not the biggest bikers,” said Jason. “The biggest I’ve done was 50 (kilometres) last year for YANA, and that was a lot!” said Karissa. Despite the hot weather, the couple has been enjoying their training rides around the Valley, particularly when The things they travel around the Little they (IJM) do… River ferry terminal with its helping people in scenic views of farms and the ocean along the route. horrible situations Jason, 31, and Karissa, 28, (is) beyond what I are both Comox Valley born want to imagine. So and raised, and while this this is our way of will be their first IJM Freedom Tour, they have been being able to help. supporting the organization This is something through donations for severwe can do. al years. Jason Wheaton The bike ride is their way of giving even more. “We wanted to help out but didn’t think we could mentally take what they go through,” said Jason. “The things they do…helping people in horrible situations (is) beyond what I want to imagine. So this is our way of being able to help. This is something we can do.” “This is something we hope we can do,” added Karissa with a laugh. The Wheatons heard about IJM through church and were immediately impressed by the organization’s work. “We love that they work with slavery and sex trafficking,” said Karissa. “How they go about prosecuting the perpetrators…then helping the (victims) to carry on with their lives.” In order to raise the $7,500 they need to participate in the ride, the Wheatons have held two garage sales and say both did extremely well. “We raised more than we expected,” said Jason. “The people in the Valley are really great,” Karissa added. The Wheatons are now concentrating on their final three-days-a-week training rides, and while they don’t have any more fundraisers planned they would certainly appreciate any contributions that come their way. Donations can be made online at ventureexpeditions. org/page/donate-now. Select Jason and Karissa Whea-

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ton as the participants. Karissa is also accepting cheques where she works at Kean Auto (180 North Island Highway, Courtenay). They note that because this is an American organization, donations are not tax deductible and cheques must be made out to Jason or Karissa Wheaton with the memo Freedom Tour. The IJM works in a number of areas. An example of where funds from the Freedom Tour will be put to work: $30 provides an aftercare package for a survivor of sex trafficking; $40 provides urgent aftercare needs for surviving widows and orphans; and $111 provides freedom training for a family rescued from slavery. Karissa says they are both excited and looking for-

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Up to 80 per cent of human trafficking victims are women and girls, and up to 50 per cent are minors. “Human trafficking is tied with the illegal arms industry as the second largest criminal industry in the world today and is currently the fastest growing,” IJM notes. On a broader scale, IJM is a global organization protecting the poor from violence throughout the developing world. They work in nearly 20 communities throughout Africa, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia to “rescue thousands, protect millions, and prove that justice for the poor is possible.” IJM’s global team includes lawyers, investigators, social workers, community activists and other professionals, and they say that to date they’ve rescued more than 23,000 people from violence and oppression. “Today, our work is helping to protect 21 million people globally from violence,” the group states. The IJM fights slavery, sex trafficking, sexual violence, police brutality, property grabbing and citizens’ rights abuse by rescuing victims and getting them out of the place where they’re in danger. They help bring criminals to justice, hold slave owners, traffickers, rapists and criminals accountable in court, then restore the survivors by giving them the support and tools they need to heal and thrive. Riders in the IJM 2015 Freedom Tour will be stopping along the route to connect with churches and communities and educate them about the realities of modern day slavery and sharing tangible steps that individuals can take to help eradicate the scourge. It’s a big job. And while the Wheatons may not be the biggest bicyclists, they are certainly showing they have extremely big hearts as they do their part to help the IJM end slavery.

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Sign company turning heads You might not know him, and may not have heard of him. But unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen his work all around town. Brandon Galandy is the 30-year-old entrepreneur behind Hi-Lite Sign Service, which touts itself as “the biggest little sign company in the Comox Valley.” Though the young entrepreneur has only been in business five years, he’s earned a reputation as the go-to guy for installing Vancouver Island signage for some of Canada’s best-known companies. Locally, Hi-Lite has been called upon to install the golden arches of the McDonald’s restaurant at the top of Ryan Road, as well as prominent new storefront signs for Mark’s, Scion and Courtenay’s newest Tim Hortons. Elsewhere on the Island, he’s installed high-profile signage for Hudson’s Bay in Nanaimo’s Woodgrove Centre, and the Ford dealerships in Port Alberni and Port Hardy. “A company’s image holds its weight,” says Galandy. “A sign is often what gives customers their first impression, so it’s essential to a company’s success. Some see it as a small role, but I see it as vital; I really enjoy doing my part to help other businesses succeed.” Galandy’s own success all started with

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Denman readers, writers converge Inventory Clearance Denman’s Readers and Writers Festival Main Stage events are a special treat for festival-goers. In addition to the regular solo sessions, when individual authors read from their latest book, Main Stage events bring together three or four authors to discuss in free-wheeling fashion a range of literary or social issues. Four such events are scheduled for this year’s Festival, to be held July 16-19.

conversation among novelist Aislinn Hunter, whose book The World Before Us recently won the 2015 BC Best Fiction Prize; rising literary star Eliza Robertson, whose book of short stories “Wallflowers” was highly praised; and Siling Zhang, sparkling young slam poet from Vancouver. This trio will share with the audience the creative forces that inspire their stories.

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The first is on Friday afternoon and has the provocative title Agents Provocateurs. Three well known writers, from very different backgrounds, will be encouraged to talk about how authors become activists, and what the challenges are for writers who choose to tilt at societal windmills. The three panelists are Bob Bossin, Donald Gutstein, and Lee Maracle. Bossin hails

Michael Crummey will travel from one island to another to grace the stage at D.I. Readers and Writers Festival.

Good wit, humour and in depth observations are the hallmarks of Lee Maracle’s extensive work, full on display at Denman’s writers fest. from Gabriola Island, though originally from Toronto. His indie folk-singing group, Stringband, was a headliner across the country in the ’70s and ’80s, and he penned a number of songs in support of social justice issues. Gutstein, from SFU, has written about several political subjects, most recently his latest, Harperism, is a critique of the country-changing agenda of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his colleagues. Maracle, a veteran aboriginal writer and activist originally from the Sto’Lo Nation and now living in Toronto, is renowned for her strong advocacy on a variety of indigenous issues. That evening, the theme is Women of Words, and will feature CBC Radio host Jo-Ann Roberts anchoring a

Saturday evening from 7:30-9:30 the festival will be entertained by Bossin, who published an amusing and lively memoir about his father, “Davy the Punk”. Bossin has converted his book into a one man performance of story and song that recounts the secretive life of Davy Bossin in the Toronto gambling underworld of the 1930s. The final Main Stage event has become the closing ‘tradition’ for the festival, to be held this year on Sunday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is sure to be a lively conversation moderated by Denman’s Des Kennedy, featuring four of the invited authors: Michael Crummey, literary legend from Newfoundland, Vancouver poet Renee Saklikar, Maracle and prolific true-grit Albertan Fred Stenson. The theme is The Power of Place, and with these four dynamic authors coming from four different geographical regions, as well as diverse intellectual backgrounds, it will be a powerful ending for Denman’s Festival.

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Carl W. Morley 24 October 1948 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24 May 2015 The family of Carl Morley sadly announces his recent passing at Glacier View Lodge, at age 66. Afflicted by a stroke at age 50, Carl was then a resident of Arranglen Gardens in Qualicum for a couple of years and for the past several years a resident of Glacier View Lodge. It gave his family much peace of mind that he was so well cared for in both facilities. Carl was predeceased by his father Jack Morley in December 2003 and his mother Margaret (Baird) Morley in November 2013. Left to mourn are his brother Wayne Morley (Pearl) and sister Lin Auerbach (Arnie) of Courtenay, nephew Robert Morley (Pat) of Ottawa and several cousins. A private gathering to spread Carlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ashes at sea along with those of his parents will be held July 16, 2015.

Peter Stefan Schuster September 12, 1922 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 15, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Stefan Schuster on June 15, 2015 at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Peter is survived by his wife Ruth, son Ivo (Kerstin) Schuster, and grandchildren Pia and Tim of Auckland, New Zealand. Peter was born on Sept. 12, 1922 in the town of Kamenz, Saxony in Germany. He spent many years as a cabinet maker and interior designer, and upon his retirement in 1982, Peter and Ruth moved to Canada and the beautiful Craigdarroch Beach area in Union Bay. They lived there for 24 years. In 2006 they moved to the Comox Valley Seniors Village in Courtenay. Special thanks go out to Rosemarie Saunders and Barbie Barkley, their care was exemplary for many years and greatly appreciated by the family. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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STEWART, Shirley Isabelle (nee Edgett) June 27, 1952 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; July 4, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Isabelle Stewart. Shirley passed away peacefully at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox, BC, July 4, 2015. Shirley was born in the same hospital. The fourth of six children to Jim and Isabelle Edgett. She was predeceased by her parents, stepfather Ray Scott, brother Barry Edgett, sister-in-law Carol Edgett, father-in-law Gordon Stewart and mother-in-law Lila Stewart. Shirley is survived by her husband Dale, daughter Erin (Dan) Eigler, son Munro Stewart; granddaughters Niomi Espinili and Sonja Eigler; sister Lynda Hornstein (Jack), brothers Ross Edgett (Donna), John Edgett (Karen), Phil Edgett (Jean) all of the Comox Valley; step-brother Mark Scott (Lynn) from the Yukon, and sisters-in-law Marijanne Edgett of Maple Ridge and Norma Stewart (Wayne Chappell) of Saskatoon; nieces and nephews Jim Edgett of Vancouver, Joanna Edgett (Brandon) of Nova Scotia, Tara Smith (Mark) and son Linden, Jamie Edgett (Justin) and daughter Brynlee, Kelsi Hornstein (Rick and son Braiden), Colton Hornstein all of the Comox Valley, Shoshana Green (Jamie Kirkpatrick) and son Colin from Toronto, and great friends since early school days Paulette Grieve (Rick) from Courtenay and Catherine GrifďŹ n (Tony) from New Zealand. Shirley grew up in the Comox Valley and graduated from Georges P. Vanier Secondary School. She enjoyed the arts. She acted in school plays and with a drama club in Saskatoon, but singing was her passion. She took singing lessons, participated in competitions, sang at various functions and sang with the United Church Choir no matter where she lived. In 1972 her cousin Melva Lilburn came to visit her and Shirley ďŹ&#x201A;ew back to Saskatoon with Melva for a visit. She met Dale Stewart and one thing lead to another. Shirley moved out to Saskatoon and married Dale a year later on June 30th. They lived in Nipawin for the summer and returned to Saskatoon where Shirley worked as a short order cook and then as a bookkeeper while Dale ďŹ nished his post secondary education as a Recreation Director. In 1975 they moved to a farm just outside of Kyle, Sask. When Dale became a member of Matador Farming Pool Ltd. Shirley worked in the Credit Union until their daughter Erin was born on June 30, 1976 and she decided to be a stay at home mother while her children were growing up. Their son Munro was born on June 29, 1979. She was always with them before they started school and she was always there for them when they came home from school. Shirley loved her family. Kyle United Church was a big part of Shirleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life as part of the Choir and as a member of the board for several years. Shirley also served on the local school board and various other committees to be involved in Erin and Munroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upbringing. She seldom missed any of their games or activities. In 1994 they moved off the farm into Kyle and then to the Comox Valley in 1998 where Shirley got involved as a bookkeeper with the Edgett family business. Shirley had a great sense of humour and everyone knew Shirley by her smile, positive attitude and always caring about others more than herself. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1981 and she was a breast cancer survivor but she never complained through it all. It was always â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m good, how are you?â&#x20AC;? and, of course, always with the Shirley smile. Special thanks to our family physician Dr. Desmond Konway, Dr. Trace Thomas (ICU), Dr. William Tinmouth (Urology) and the 3rd ďŹ&#x201A;oor nurses including the ICU at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox. A Celebration of her Life will be held at St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church in Courtenay on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada in her memory would be appreciated.

ANTHONY (TONY) APOSTOLAKOS 13 March 1936 22 May 2015 Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and friends will be holding a Celebration of Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life at the family home located at 2844 Bryden Place, Courtenay BC on Sunday July 19 from 1pm to 4pm. Friends are invited to drop by and reminisce. â&#x153;ąPlease contact Joan (250)871-6947 if attending. â&#x153;ąPlease make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

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In Loving Memory of KEVIN LLOYD CAGNA December 4, 1983 July 13, 2005 Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cry because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over. Smile because I happened. Fondest love, Mom, Dad, Kathleen, Lisa and Paul.

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James Miles McAlonan James Miles McAlonan passed into the arms of Jesus, July 3, 2015 at Victoria General Hospital, due to injuries sustained in a fall from his bike. Those he leaves behind are heartbroken, but rejoice that his spirit left this world joyfully in the beautiful hills of Cumberland. Our beloved neighbor, friend, uncle, brother, son, gramps, dad and husband will be deeply missed. His words of encouragement, acts of kindness, sense of humour, spirit of adventure and deep commitment to Christ lightened our world. No ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations to Camp Imadene, Cumberland Community Forest Society or St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital Foundation. A gathering to celebrate and remember James will be held August 2, 11:30-3:00 at 2944 Royston Rd., Cumberland. Bring a chair and food to share. Email: mcalonan@shaw.ca

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Sylvia Apps In memory of Sylvia Apps, mother, super granny, sister and friend. Sylvia is remembered and greatly missed by her three boys, Eddie (Michelle), Robbie (Nikki) and Andy (Christina), her cherished grandchildren, Rowan, Zachary, Carson, Logan, Cora and Easton. Her siblings Pat, Rosemarie and brother Michael. Her beloved nieces/nephews extended family and friends. The Apps family would like to give heartfelt thanks to All SAR members from across BC, Members of the Comox Valley hiking club, friends/neighbours and family for continued support. Not a single day goes by when we dont think of you. You were a bright light in our family We will hold you in our hearts We miss you. A celebration of Sylvias life will be held on Sunday August 9th at11 am at Raven Lodge on Mt. Washington. All are welcome

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Nar-Anon are you affected by someone’s use of drugs, we can help. Wed. Group 7:30pm at 280-4th St. Eureka Support Society contact Jack 3343485. Fri. Group 7:30pm, Komok’s Health Centre, 3322 Comox Rd. Call Rene 334-2392.

LONGLAND, JUNE July 16, 1931 November 25, 2014 We are sorry to announce June Leone Longland, born in Comox July 16, 1931, passed away peacefully in Williams Lake on November 25, 2014. June is survived by her brothers Lewis & Jack Longland; 3 children Lewis, Michael and Barbara Pridy; 5 grandchildren & their spouse’s Ron, Cory, Kora, Jen, Richard, Britney, Jessie & Taylor; and her 4 great grandchildren Monica, Cyprys, Cole & Rylee. June dedicated her life to her family. She had a part in raising each and every one of us. June always had a way of brightening up the room, whether it was by her beautiful smile, her quick wit or her infectious laughter. June will be greatly missed. Her incredible stories and spirit will live on within our hearts. We Love You! ✱Please feel free to Join our family in celebrating her life on July 16, 2015 at 4768 North Island Hwy, Courtenay BC, Plot #R-660 at 11pm.

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: Tape Measure at the track nr G. P. Vanier, found on Fri. July 10th. Call to identify 1-623-433-9454. LOST: KEYS, between Emerton Rd, Buckley Bay & Crown Isle Golf Course, Courtney. Call 250-714-9334, or email eric.korpan@telus.net LOST one ring of keys with fabric belt strap attached and look for two distinctive keys. One will have numbers 2.1 etched and the other will have 4.1. Also lost one brass padlock with letters “CASA” imprinted. Search area starts at intersection of Emerton Rd., Buckley Bay and may go as far as Crown Isle Golf Couse, Courtney via Old Island Highway. Contact Eric at 250-7149334 or eric.korpan@telus.net Reward is offered. LOST WALKING cane, brown curved design, if found or seen please call 250-334-2829, it’s badly needed. STOLEN CAMERA, small red, Vivitar, in Comox. Police file# 2015-8657.If you see it, please take the camera to the Comox Police station.

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PERSONAL SERVICES ESCORTS AMBROSIA’S HEAVENLY Healing Massage. Avail July 13-15. Mature masseuse. NO full service. 250-884-2172. missambrosiamassage.com

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USED DISABILITY Electric reclining liftchairs for sale. 778348-0020.

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PORT HARDY: Well maintained 6-plex. Great investment $385,000. Call Noreen 250-949-6319 or email to: imagine.it@cablerocket.com

NANAIMO HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER with option for rent to own. Million dollar ocean city view. Call for information 250-753-0160, Nanaimo

BERNESE MTN dog puppies ready to go to their new homes! Vet checked with vaccinations. $1,100. Call (250)871-5531.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES GE S/C. Conv. ov, cer GL top; GE low dec D/W; Kenmore sxs fdg; Magic Chief m/w; P/C conv T.oven - exc cond. $1500. 923-3915 after 4pm

VOYAGEUR EASY Track Lift, Complete with new battery + charger, ceiling track, controls and hammock - $1900. Please Call 250-339-5843.

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WHITE G.E. Self-cleaning gas range ($380). White Maytag Plus Refrigerator, 33’’w, 29’’d, 66’’ tall. Spill catcher shelves + deep door basins ($290). Maytag washer + dryer ($300 for set). All in good working cond. 250-895-1028

FURNITURE LIVING ROOM Sofa & matching love seat, cherry & glass end tables, wicker & leather chairs, antique tables, bookcase hutch plus much more (moving). All in good condition. Email or phone 250-339-5988.

.95 ACRE UNIQUE 4 bd 2300 sq ft split level home. Peaceful and private. 35 fruit trees and grapevines. Walking distance to town, school, golf and trails. Ocean, mountain and city view. (250)286-0634. www.991petersen.com

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PATIO HOME for sale in seniors complex. 2bdrm 2 full baths, garage attached. $188,600. 250-897-0004

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BLUE JAY APARTMENTS 450-19th Street, Courtenay 2 Bdrm, 1-1/2 bath, newly reno’d, private balcony. Quiet secured adult orientated building, heat & hot water included. N/P, 2 Refs. Call 250-703-6965

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TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. Independent Living for Seniors The Affordable Alternative ONE BEDROOM Spacious suite with private deck. Central Comox location. Fresh renovation. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Comox. Resident social room. Elevator. Security entry. Very attractive suite. No pets. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.

VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1,000 sq. ft. Attractive, well maintained building with mature, adult tenants. Large designer kitchen. Three blocks from downtown. In suite storage. No pets. Ensuite. Five full sized appliances. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250-703-2264.

SONOMA 1049 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM a very bright, spacious and unique end suite (windows on three sides). Rarely available. Quiet, mature adult building in the central Courtenay. Recently renovated and very attractive. Security entry. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

1520/1540 Piercy Ave, Courtenay

UNIQUE TWO BEDROOM corner suite. Bright and spacious. Full sized appliances. Large, private deck. Quiet, mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Security entry. Very nice. Call David @ 250-338-0267.

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

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1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay 2 AND 3 BEDROOM available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental reference required. 250-334-3078

250-334-9667

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

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

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ST. BRELADES 146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/ dryer, Quiet, clean building. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to SuperStore and NIC.

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TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Very attractive. In suite washer/dryer Jacuzzi tub and fireplace. Spacious and attractive. Quiet, mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Resident social room and scooter parking. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.

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COURTENAY - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ground floor, own entrance. Newly renovated. No pets, no smoking. 3 Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $800. 250-336-8301

1939 CHRYSLER ROYAL 4 door, 6 cyl, black with brown interior. Lovingly restored. $16,500, may trade for older Ford. Call 250-334-9502

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MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 1985, just serviced recently, 140,000kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 50HO automatic, AC. $7500 O.B.O. Collectors plates on vehicle. 250-3388328.

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NEW 3-WAY flip top tonneau cover; fits 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? box of 2008 Ford F150 (asking $200). 2 Side steps for 2011 Ford F350 (asking $100). Dee-Zee workbox for standard or short box, Ford, Chev or Dodge (asking $80). 923-8746

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JOSHUA COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, top flr, balcony w/glacier views, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail Immed. $800/mth ASPEN COURT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail Immed. - $900/mth CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN CTNY, 1bdrm 1bath, 5 appls, res. parking, N/S, cat neg w/ref. Avail Aug 1 $875./mth ARGO COURT 1 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, res. pkg., hot water & basic cable incld., N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail Aug. 1 $650/mth. Contact Res. Mger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 334-8602 BRAND NEW SUITE ABOVE DOUBLE GARAGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath (shower only), 5 appls, parking, very cute & bright w/vaulted ceilings, would suit a single person, N/S, No pets, Avail. Immed. - $900/mth ROSEWOOD TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, basic cable incld., nice family oriented development, res. pkg., patio, N/S, cat neg. w/refs, Avail. Immed - $750/mth. Contact Res. Mger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3348602 TRUMPETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDING 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, 6 appls, balcony, undergr. secured pkg., storage locker, N/S, No pets, Avail. Aug 1 $1,250/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gr. flr & top flr unit available, patio/balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets, Avail. Aug 1 $825/mth SOUTHPOINT ESTATES 2 bdrm, 2 bath, gas F/P, patio home, double garage, heat pump, N/S, No pets, Avail. Aug 1 - $1,250/mth RIDGE VIEW 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 4 appls, lg fam. rm., single garage, deck & fenced in patio, N/S, one sm pet neg. w/refs, Avail. Aug 1 - $1,500/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3rd flr unit, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, res. pkg., storage locker, N/S, No pets, Avail. Aug 1 - $750/mth COURTENAY DUPLEX 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls, sm yard w/patio, N/S, No pets, Avail. Aug 1 - $850/mth

CARS 2002 TOYOTA MRS Spyder104,600 km, 5 spd, carbon fibre hood, SS headers, DVD/CD/phone, navagation system. $8300. (250)752-2552 2012 MAZDA-3. Only 26,000km, clean, one owner, trans. warranty, lots of extras. Asking $16,000. 250-923-8809

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