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In opening comments, Duncan said he was “a known quantity with a proven track record,” having served many years as a local MP who had secured many major investments from the federal government for the North Island. At a national level, he was proud to have been part of a Conservative government that had pursued policies such as tax reductions and employment initiatives that had led to the wealthiest middle class and lowest poverty levels in Canadian history. But his NDP opponent, Gord Johns, argued it was time for change, with an alternative to what he considered to be Stephen Harper’s failed economic policies, as well as the introduction of tougher environmental protection, reform of the voting system, the repeal of Act C51, and the restoration of doorstep mail deliveries. There was a clear choice in the election, and he urged voters not to be persuaded that it couldn’t be done, because it could: “We can rebuild the Canada of our dreams,” he commented.

Chamber of Commerce moderator Andrew Gower (third from left) encourages the five candidates for the new Courtenay-Alberni Riding to put their hands together before opening the forum on Monday night. The five are, from the left, Barbara Biley (Marxist-Leninist), John Duncan (Conservative), Glenn Sollitt (Green), Carrie Powell-Davidson (Liberal), and Gord Johns (NDP) For the Liberals, Carrie Powell-Davidson drew on her local government experience as a two-term City of Parksville councillor, and said her approach to being a MP would reﬂect her belief in the importance of local contact with constituents to make sure their views were heard in caucus and in Parliament. She said she was disil-

lusioned with the current Conservative administration, and fearful of the direction it was taking the country. Justin Trudeau’s team would put the country back on track. Green Party candidate Glenn Sollitt said he had been campaigning on the streets for 52 weeks, which he hoped demonstrated his hardworking and conscientious approach. He

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recognized the “sense of angst” people were feeling about who to vote for, stressing that MPs should be responsible to their constituents and not to a party whip. While he supported the Green Party platform and looked forward to serving with Elizabeth May as party leader, “the only boss I will ever have is you people.” Barbara Biley (Marxist-

Leninist) argued the main problem facing voters was marginalization. Decisions were being taken by the federal government that affected people’s lives in fundamental ways, yet people had absolutely no inﬂuence over them. The Harper government was ruling as a dictatorship, such as by negotiating international trade deals that no one knew the detail of, yet everyone was expected to simply sit back and accept. It was vital to defeat Harper and keep the Liberals out, too. Seven subjects were raised in separate questions put to all ﬁve candidates, with each given two minutes to answer. Issues covered included First Nations and missing and murdered aboriginal women; the level of support services for Canadian veterans; how MPs should react if their party whip wanted them to vote contrary to the wishes of local constituents; the extent of the federal government’s role in affordable and social housing; the changing nature of Island economies and the consequential impact on employment opportunities; the personal track record of candidates on environmental matters and climate change; and the

future of the coastguard service, including the Comox monitoring station. The full responses of every candidate were broadcast live on the internet, and a video recording of the entire debate can be viewed at any time up to polling day by logging on to federaldebate.mytechguys.ca On the missing and murdered aboriginal women issue, four of the ﬁve candidates supported the proposal for a national inquiry, but Duncan -- who insisted he had a very good relationship with First Nations on the North Island -- suggested the money such an inquiry would cost would be better spent pursuing and catching offenders. As far as support for veterans was concerned, Duncan said that although there were fewer veterans than when the government took office, spending per head had increased by 35% and specialist clinic services across Canada had been expanded. But other candidates drew attention to the closure of a number of veterans‘ affairs offices around the country and controversial changes to pension payments. (Continued on page 5)

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They called for improved services for veterans returning from modern conflicts with illnesses such as PTSD. Biley described the way Canada had been turned into a nation at war was one of the extreme criminal acts of the government; while Johns said the country should not be seen to be walking away from its long history as a global peacekeeper. The NDP was committing to major new spending on services for veterans, including increased pensions, which he believed would help restore morale. Sollitt said the Green Party was committed to getting rid of the new veterans’ lump sum pension payment system and also to abolishing the different categories of veterans now being used for pension calculations, as all should be treated equally; while Powell-Davidson listed a series of initiatives the Liberals would pursue to take veterans back in terms of services and pensions to where they needed to be. On the role of the federal government in affordable and social housing, Johns, Powell-Davidson and Sollitt all suggested their respective parties’ infrastructure investment plans and policy proposals included significant contributions towards housing programs, while Duncan pointed out the Conservative government already contributed to many housing projects in partnership with provinces, but didn’t necessarily always get credit for its input in public announcements. The future of coastguard services led Powell-Davidson to say she was “mad as heck” at the cutting back of facilities, and noted the Liberals were committed to restoring them. Johns said the government’s pursuit of the reorganization with inadequate consultation had resulted in “a complete boondoggle,” but Duncan said he stood by the new arrangements because there would be no job losses and all the marine monitoring equipment would continue to be used -- but the concentration of staff at just two locations would create real efficiencies. But Sollitt countered that he didn’t mind a lack of efficiency when the issue was one of keeping people and the coastal environment safe. His past career had included being a commercial fisherman who had been rescued twice. Far from needing fewer staffed facilities, he considered there should be more coastguard stations and manned lighthouses, and the brief of staff should be widened to include dealing with matters such as derelict boats.

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How Phyllis Capesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; legacy lives on Generous bequest supports St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation and conservation BY KATIE MAXIMICK When you live a life as extraordinary as Phyllis Capes did, it can be expected that the legacy left behind will be just as remarkable. In a time when women were encouraged to lead domestic, dutiful roles, young Phyllis Capes and her sister Katherine were busy outdoors, romping the forests and wetlands of the Comox Valley by their father Geoffreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side. The Capes, who moved to the Comox Valley in 1922, were a rather active family for their time. Geoffrey, an avid outdoorsman, encouraged his daughters to follow in his footsteps literally. They spent most of their time outdoors, hiking and exploring local mountains like Mt. Arrowsmith as members of the Comox Valley Mountaineering Club. While Katherine went on to become one of Can-

Phyllis Capesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house at 200 Hawkins Road, Comox. (Photo: Marc Villanueva) adaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst female archaeologists, Phyllis focused on nature conservation, habitat protection and sustaining the delicate and diverse environment of the Comox Valley. She established Seal Bay Park and campaigned to pro-

tect McDonalds Woods. As an activist, she rallied against the dredging of the Dyke ďŹ&#x201A;ats and the discharge of raw sewage into George Strait. For her efforts, Phyllis received the Elton Anderson Award in 1978

from the Federation of B.C. Naturalists. But even more than that, Phyllisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work lives on in the protected parks and estuaries we enjoy today in the Comox Valley. In 1991, Phyllis willed her two-acre Hawkins

Road property to St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. True to form, she stipulated that the natural state of the property, which features woodland and wetland, be protected and that the land never be subdivided. She also desired that the sale of the estate go to the provision of medical equipment at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Phyllis died in 1996. Respecting her wishes, the Hawkins property was used for more than 20 years to assist locums with accommodation, and then in 2011, the hospital transferred ownership to the St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation. The Foundation then collaborated with the Comox Valley Land Trust (CVLT) and signed a covenant in late 2013 to ensure that Phyllisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wishes remain honoured for all time. In January 2015, Phyllisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house sold, and realtor Marc Villanueva graciously donated his commission back to the Hospital Foundation. Proceeds from the sale were designated to the purchase of medical equipment for the hospital - a legacy that will

Katherine, Geoffrey and Phyllis Capes on top of Mt. Arrowsmith (Photo courtesy Courtenay Museum) beneďŹ t many patients and residents of the Comox Valley for many years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The legacy and integrity of the Phyllis Capes Estate will now live on,â&#x20AC;? explained Patti Fletcher, of St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation. (Continued on page 8)

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Court upholds legality of Denman bylaws on Komas Bluff

The B.C. Supreme Court has conﬁrmed that the Denman Island Local Trust Committee (DILTC) has conducted itself in a reasonable and lawful way, in protecting development from hazardous conditions at Komas Bluff, Denman Island. In its latest response to Dean Ellis’ complaints about the application of DILTC’s bylaw to his property, the Court found Mr. Ellis had no grounds for judicial review. The court further found that the DILTC was not required to issue a development permit to Mr. Ellis, as he had not submitted a complete application. In an unusual move, the court gave Mr. Ellis detailed directions to guide any future applications. Madam Justice Young also cautioned him “not to

use this Development Permit application process as a vehicle to air your complaints about past litigation or your personal opinion on the validity of the bylaw or its interpretation.” In her September 29, 2015 Reasons for Judgment, Madam Justice Young dismissed Mr. Ellis’ 2004 and 2005 Development Permit applications as “moot” because they attempted to legitimize his unlawful removal of trees that had been addressed by the orders of the BC Supreme Court in 2005 and 2006. In his application for a judicial review, Mr. Ellis claimed that the DILTC had repeatedly denied a number of previous applications to remove trees, build stairs to the beach and grow hay on his land

since 2004. However, the Court found “it is simply not true that they ignored him. They have gone to great length to set out what their concerns are and how he can rectify their concerns.” “As the local trust committee responsible for land use planning decisions, we have a responsibility to make decisions that protect the safety and sustainability of the community,” said Laura Busheikin, Denman Island Local Trustee. “We remain committed to working with landowners who bring us complete applications as part of the Development Permit process the community established to protect people, structures and other development, where hazardous conditions exist.”

On Denman Island, an area known as the Komas Bluff is prone to land slips and erosion. In 1988, the Denman Island LTC created a Development Permit Area (DPA) to protect development within the Komas Bluff area. Certain activities, such as tree removal, building construction and drainage alteration can cause slope failure and threaten the security and safety of people, buildings and roads. Therefore, these activities are only allowed by permit, based on advice from a qualiﬁed geotechnical expert. Mr. Ellis removed hundreds of trees within the Komas Bluff DPA and caused signiﬁcant destabilization of the Komas Bluff, in contravention of

the regulations. After exhausting all attempts at a reasonable resolution, the DILTC got a court injunction in 2005, requiring Mr. Ellis to comply with the regulations and remediate the affected area. Since that court injunction, Mr. Ellis has made claims, counterclaims and petitions covering a gamut of issues ranging from the validity of the bylaws to the conduct of trustees and Islands Trust staff. The courts have repeatedly found that the bylaws are valid, are enforced for proper purposes under the Local Government Act and do not impair Right-to-Farm legislation. In a related decision on September 25, 2015, the B.C. Court of Appeal dismissed Mr. Ellis’ applica-

tion for a stay of an earlier court order to sell his Denman Island property to recover approximately $90,000 in special court costs payable to the Islands Trust as a result of the 2005 judgment. “The Supreme Court of B.C. has once again ruled in favour of the DILTC’s actions, and the individual trustees and staff ’s conduct, in interpreting and implementing bylaws passed and enforced for proper purposes under the Local Government Act,” said Peter Luckham, Islands Trust Council Chair. “We sincerely hope Mr. Ellis follows the court’s directions for successfully complying with the regulations that protect development from hazardous conditions.”

How the legacy of Phyllis Capes lives on (Continued from page 6) “Not only have we been able to protect the natural environment of the property with this CVLT covenant, but we will be able to ensure the funds from the sale of the property support the provision of medical equipment, as desired by the late Phyllis Capes.” This September, monies from the sale of Phyllis’ estate were used to purchase new technology, such as a new X-Ray image reader in diagnostic imaging, and a Sonosite unit, which is used in the operating room to safely administer spinal blocks and insert central lines for criti-

cally ill patients. Both pieces of equipment are vital to the hospital, and will transfer to the new Comox Valley Hospital when it opens in 2017. Because of her generous gift and impact on the community’s health care, Phyllis’ memory and legacy will live on in the Comox Valley - her beloved home for many years and in many people. A legacy gift made to St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation can make a world of difference in the lives of others. For more information, talk to your ﬁnancial advisor or call Lynn Dashkewytch of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation at (250) 890-3046.

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Other countries have banned the niqab In October 2009 the Muslim Canadian Congress called for the ban on burqa and niqab saying that they have “no base in Islam”. In October 2009 Egypt’s top Islamic school, Al-Azhar University, banned the wearing of niqab in all-female classrooms and dormitories. On Sept. 14, 2010, the Senate of France passed the ban on the wearing of any type of face covering in public places. In Belgium a similar ban was introduced in 2011; both the burqa and niqab were declared incompatible with the rule of law. The representative of the Belgium government stated “It’s about social communication and the right to interact with someone by looking them in the face and not disappearing under a piece of clothing.” On July 1, 2014, judges at the European Court of Human Rights upheld France’s ban, accepting Paris’ argument that it encouraged citizens to “live together.” The European judges declared that the preservation of the certain idea of “living together” was the “legitimate aim” of

the French authorities. In December 2012 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Muslim women must remove niqabs when testifying in court. In 2015 the Quebec Liberal Party Premier Philippe Couillard intends to ban niqabs in the provincial public service. Citizens of the province of Quebec appear to be most determined to keep their society secular. Mr. Mulcair and Mr. Trudeau seem to disagree with them. All the information stated above was obtained by computer search. Dr. J.J. Simice Comox

BEANS ON TOAST I ﬁnd it disturbing, during this overly long election campaign, to ﬁnd the Tories playing the race card in order to win votes from people whom it hurts to think. The fear campaign against immigrants reached new lows when they started muttering about honour killing and such. To imply that nonwhite immigrants engage in bad practices is a slur on all who come to this country and make new

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lives. It’s a desperation move on Harper’s part, but one ﬁtting his Reform Party roots. I am an immigrant, who, in 1955 encountered “culture shock” when I ﬁrst entered Canada. Like all immigrants I clung to my own culture until I settled in. That’s what all immigrants do. We cannot expect them to adopt Canadian ways the minute they set foot

in, what is to them, a strange country. I am an ex-Brit but I still like my beans on toast. It’s an icon of British fare. Anyone trying to take away my beans on toast would receive a knuckle sandwich (ﬁguratively; I’m 82). I would resent any effort to force-feed a way of life on me before I’d have a chance to adapt. Most Canadians know this.

They also know that, where immigrant parents might be slow getting used to Canadian ways, their children begin adapting the moment they go to school in this country. They are our future: we need them to eventually find the jobs that will help support our growing population of retirees. We cannot run perpetual deficits to finance health care and pensions.

We’d soon end up like Greece. Therefore, we must welcome and encourage immigrants, no matter where they come from. Mind you, I’d like to see more Brits come over; they are generally well educated and have immediately usable skills. And maybe local restaurants would start serving beans on toast. Norm Blondel Comox

Think about homelessness next week Everyone deserves a place to call home. October 11th to 18th is Homelessness Awareness Week and the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness is working hard to plan, coordinate, recommend and implement community responses to homelessness. The Coalition is in its infancy, yet in the 5 months since its inception it has advanced the issue of homelessness in our community by leaps and bounds. It is committed to being action orientated and focused on impacts on people who are homeless, at risk of being homeless and the community as a whole. We have a passion mixed with a growing impatience to see the plight of our homeless population addressed in a tangible manner. To this end, the Coalition is in the process of determining a set of action priorities for the next ﬁve years

and plans to coordinate efforts to achieve those priorities in conjunction with all of the community partners and all levels of government. In a period of 6 weeks over the summer, with over 60 hours of volunteer time and the input of 37 participants, a 5-year plan was drafted for the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD). This was done at the request of the CVRD as they discussed plans to create a new regional Homelessness Support Service. The subsequent years of the plan will be expand upon in the months to come. Coalition members are often asked what is different this time around? It may be attributed to the participants themselves who are primarily leaders of non-proﬁt agencies that work directly on the frontline with both individuals who are homeless and those at-risk of

homelessness. Member agencies of the Coalition include: AIDS Vancouver Island, CV Network -Association of Registered Nurses of BC, Comox Bay Care Society Care-A-Van, Dawn to Dawn, Comox Valley Recovery Centre, CV Transition Society, Lions Club Comox, Lush Valley Food Action Society; Wachiay Friendship Centre, St. George’s United Church, Eureka Support Society, St Joseph’s Hospital, CV Social Planning Society. Please visit the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness website at www.cvhousing.ca to see the draft 5 year plan and to share our posts during Homelessness Awareness Week from October 11th to October 18th. Together we can make sure our fellow community members have a place to call home. - Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com I RECENTLY DROVE BACK from Nanaimo via Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Has anyone seen the signage advertising our Conservative MP? It looks like a three ring circus with signs shooting out every which way from the gigantic sign in the middle. Some look like a roller coaster. All he needs is a clown suit, I’m sure it will ﬁt.

the difference as fundraising events like this serve to keep our Community Hall,Heritage Post Office and Gaol House museum functional. We all had a ball! BIG RAVE to Arbutus RV. We recently purchased a trailer from them. Ran into an issue on our ﬁrst trip out at Horne Lake

BIG BEEF to the “white dog club” ladies that walk their pooches on a regular basis on the walkway that passes through Idiens Park & Playground. SHAME on you! This Tuesday morning I witnessed all of your pooches off leash at the Idiens Park playground urinating and defecating in the sand and on the play equipment where children play every day. FYI, you kicking sand over the contaminated spots your dog left behind does NOT cover the fact that the contamination is still there. How disgusting that some little innocent child today will be playing in sand and on playground equipment that your dog soiled with their urine and feces. How would you like to play in it? Dogs are supposed to be on a leash in playgrounds to prevent this from occurring. That’s why there’s signs posted requesting dog owners to keep their dogs on a leash. Today, I lost all respect for you ladies as responsible dog owners. Signed: A disgusted mother & grandmother HUGE ARMFULS of favourite ﬂowers for all who contributed so willingly to the success of Union Bay’s recent show “Let’s All Go to the Music Hall”, a deserved tribute to Janette and Doug Geidt. Special thanks to Eric Lange who managed the sound system. Volunteers and supportive audiences make all

thoughtful human beings,there are a few who are less intelligent than a slug. This comment is reserved for the person who uses the CVRD trails in the Croteau Beach and Goose Spit area. Ironically thoughtful enough to bring along a doggie bag to clean up after their pet, this cretin then throws the full bags on the trails and even leaves them on our neighbors lawns and driveways. This individual should be aware that we are watching out for you. If you keep up this disgusting practice, we will see you and respond accordingly. And that is no BS. I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE Kate Greening, Notary Public a big bouquet of her favourite ﬂowers. I called her ofﬁce for something and got to speak to her about a issue that I found confusing. She helped me right away, very comforting not to have to push this button, listen and push another button and never really get to hear an answer. Thank you Kate.

that could’ve shortened our vacation signiﬁcantly. They came all the way out to our campsite to ﬁx our problem. Excellent customer service. We really appreciated it and had a great trip! WHY IS IT that while 99.999% of dog owners are intelligent and

A BIG BOUQUET goes out to those voters who would consider ‘LENDING’ their vote in October to bring democracy back to Canada. This would be a ‘ONE TIME’ only vote that could actually help Courtenay-Alberni vote in a party that would work to bring in Proportional Representation and rid us of the current undemocratic ‘ﬁrst past the post’ system. We all know that this won’t happen under the Conservatives, and we also know that the other parties seem to be amenable to making PR a priority. HOW CAN WE MAKE DEMOCRACY HAPPEN? If you look at how the political parties stand in our riding closer to October 19th, which parties are leading and those that re-

ally don’t have a chance ... well, we are suggesting that those who know in their heart that their party won’t win, will pause and take a deep breath before marking that X on the ballot. We sincerely hope that you will ‘LEND’ your vote to the party that will stop the current incumbent so Canadians will once again have stable health policies, pharmaceutical coverage, regain strong environmental protection on land and sea, bring back our Canadian scientists, hold an inquiry for the 1800+ missing and murdered Aboriginal women .... and NOT allow the sell-out of Canada. And that’s just for starters! Yes, Bouquets to those who put Canada ﬁrst! Your time will come

pit bulls running ahead of their owners and of course the owners claim that the dogs are friendly! Dogs running off leash

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are a problem everywhere in this Valley as are dog droppings. Bylaw officers appear to be underfunded. Why then don’t we just ban all dogs from public parks or at a minimum have some pet free days or possibly set aside some parks as pet friendly and some as pet free.

when we ﬁnally have Proportional Representation! A BEEF to irresponsible dog owners. Last week I walked in the Bear Creek Park near Black Creek. Signs in the park clearly state that dogs must be on a leash. Of the seven dogs I came across, not one was on a leash! Two of the dogs were

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THIS BEEF is directed to the middle aged woman who verbally assaulted the young man coming out of the Subway on Cliffe Ave. October 1st around 4:00 pm. He did not deserve your abuse. He made a mistake parking in a handicap spot. It was not very well marked and he just plain did not see the faded markings on the pavement. There was no sign depicting this as a handicap spot. You came out of the liquor store raising your voice saying “excuse me, excuse me, you don’t look handicapped and have no respect for my handicapped mother by parking in this spot”. He apologized to you and said he just didn’t see the markings. You just kept on and on about how disrespectful he is to the disabled.

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS This could not be further from the truth. Next time you decide to make your point please make sure you know the facts before assuming what you think is the truth. Your behavior was disgraceful and you owe this young man an apology for your bad judgment. He also has

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NOT ENOUGH FLOWERS in the Comox Valley for the bouquet my wife feels Colonial Counters deserves. What a class family operation. About a month ago we had a house full of guests and in her haste my wife placed a very hot pot on our laminate kitchen counter causing a small burn. We were told it could not be repaired without being obvious. We ﬁled an insurance claim and contacted Colonial Counters. Rob arrived and did the measurements. Meghan in the office gave us some samples and told us it would be about a few weeks before they could replace the counters. Last week Rory arrived, re-

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art in Comox. I was clearly visible in the middle of the intersection and within the boundaries of the playground zone. You made no effort to slow down and would have hit me if I hadn’t been watching you. Just in case you can actually read, here’s the relevant section from the Motor Vehicle Act: “Part (b) of the above deﬁnition indicates that the portion of the roadway that is an extension of the sidewalk will be considered a crosswalk even if there are no markings on the road. In other words, if you are walking parallel to the road and along a sidewalk and come to an intersection, so long as you continue walking straight you will be in a crosswalk as you cross the road.” Turn in your license if you can’t pay attention or follow

A BIG FAT BEEFY BEEF to the jerk who apparently ran into my car at Costco on Wed., Sept 30. I saw the damage today and had to think back to where I was. This had to have happened at Costco on Wed. I know how I park all week and the damage tells me it happened in that one hour space of time at Costco. Shame on you! I hope one day someone runs into your car, causes damage and leaves you high

A BIG PILE of dog “stuff ” to the person who walks their dog along Butchers Road, lets their dog do their business, pauses long enough to pick it up in the designated white plastic dog “stuff ” bag and then insists on throwing into our backyard over the six foot fence! Where is the civility in the world when so-called responsible dog owners and neighbours conduct themselves this way? Take the plastic bags of crap to your home for disposal. We have installed a surveillance camera to document the offender. There is also a Huge Bouquet for all those responsible dog owners who are respectful of other people’s property. Thank you for cleaning up after your dogs and disposing of it correctly.

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Woman, 40, dies in motorcycle crash A Comox Valley woman was killed Tuesday night when her motorcycle collided with two vehicles. Comox Valley RCMP, BC Ambulance Service and local ﬁre crews responded to the crash in the 4400 block of Highway 19A (old Island Highway) near Royston. Witnesses on scene provided information to the investigators which indicates the motorcycle, travelling southbound at the time, crossed the centre line and collided with two northbound vehicles. The woman, a 40-year old Comox Valley resident, sustained signiﬁcant injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. One of the other involved motorists was suffering from chest pain, from the

deployment of the vehicle airbag, and was transported to St. Joseph’s hospital for treatment. The highway was closed for several hours, and a detour put in place to maintain traffic ﬂow. The Island District RCMP Traffic Analyst/Re-Constructionist attended the crash scene and is continuing a thorough investigation into the cause of this crash. Any witnesses to this collision who have not yet spoken to police are asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321. The BC Coroners Service attended the scene, and have commenced an investigation. The identity of the deceased will not be released by the RCMP.

North Island Safety Unit hauls in drunk drivers One was driving 195 kms/hr on Inland Highway

Twenty-two impaired drivers were taken off the road last weekend by the RCMP’s North Island Integrated Road Safety Unit. Cpl. Bart Doerr says his unit was out in full force with their weekend blitz enforcement initiatives Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 throughout the Campbell River and Comox Valley areas. As a result, they tallied the following results: * 10 drivers receiving 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions; * 7 drivers receiving 3-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions; * 5 drivers receiving a 24-hour Driving Prohibition on their drivers licences. One impaired driver was also charged with excessive speed when caught traveling 195 kms/hr on the Inland Island Highway near Dove Creek. Another impaired driver was found to be driving while suspended and operating a vehicle with no insurance. Additionally, one other driver was served a prohibition notice on his driver’s licence sanctioned by ICBC. All drivers who were caught last weekend paid out hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars in ﬁnes for their 24-hour up to 30-day impound fees and the monetary ﬁnes associated with their Immediate Roadside Prohibitions. Cpl. Doerr wants to remind drivers that the

choice to drive after drinking is just simply not worth it. “The NI IRSU members will be out at all different times of the day and week, focusing on making our highways and roadways as safe as possible,” he said in a press release. “Again, it should be noted that this trend of impaired driving is serious and the stats are shocking.” Cpl. Doerr would like for people to continue to re-evaluate their options for a safe ride home, prior to venturing out for a fun evening. Being prepared and having a plan in place to get people home safe is

the ﬁrst step in stomping out impaired driving. “The NI IRSU members will continue to be visible in and around our communities and you should expect to see us when you are out on the road. We plan to be in areas where people just do not ever expect to see the police,” Cpl. Doerr said. “We will continue with our enforcement initiatives throughout the entire North Island and will be targeting offences like impaired driving, as well as distracted driving, using a cell phone while driving, seat belt usage, speed enforcement and intersection enforcement.”

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Comox Valley RCMP responded to the following incidents betwen Sept. 29 and Oct. 5: On the morning of September 29th police received reports of two separate motor vehicles being stolen in the Comox Valley. Later in the day one of the vehicles was recovered on the Duncan Bay main near Wolf Lake. The second vehicle, a white Ford F150 pickup with BC licence DF2032 is still outstanding. (2015-12852 & 2015-12853) On September 16th police had received a report of a stolen vehicle from the 3300 block of Egremont road in Cumberland. On September 29th the stolen vehicle was located driving in Cumberland by police. The driver was arrested and taken into custody and lodged in police cells. The male youth arrested had 3 warrants for his arrest at the time of the stop and is now also facing charges of possession of stolen property and three counts of break, enter and theft.(2015-12292 2015-12872) On October 5th police received a report of a break and enter at a residence on the 1500 block of Dingwall road in Courtenay. The owner reports leaving for the evening and upon return found that someone had entered through an unlocked door and caused several thousand dollars damage. The suspect had cut carpets, smashed holes in the walls and personal items thrown around and smashed. (2015-13141)

www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.OCTOBER 9, 2015

Croteau Road chosen for sewage pump station

Advisory group not consulted on the decision despite being part of the review process

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

The Comox Valley Regional District Sewage Commission has chosen a new site to build the Comox No. 2 Pump Station. Residents in the area aren’t happy. A site at the base of Croteau Road was identiﬁed as an alternative to the Beech Street property that was ﬁrst chosen to be the site for the facility last December. Letters were sent to Croteau Beach residents on Monday informing them that the CVRD staff and the advisory group had reviewed this site and the Sewage Commission agreed to pursue the place as the preferred location for the new pump station. The selected area is currently unopened rightof-way road with half ownership by the Town of Comox and the other half by the Ministry of Transporation and Infrastructure. Over the coming months, CVRD General

Manager of Engineering Services Marc Rutten said, they will be working closely with Comox and MoTI through an application process to “stop up

and close” the road and create a parcel for the new pump station. The advisory group, however, indicated the Croteau Road site was not

their ﬁrst choice and that they were never consulted about it even though they were involved in the review process. “As community members who participated in an advisory working group, we are extremely disappointed that the Sewage Commission chose this location over other options that were considered,” the group stated in a press release. “In particular, we are shocked that a higher ranked option, one that would be more costeffective, one that would have zero impact on homes, neighbourhoods, private wells, public parks and beaches was not chosen.” The advisory group’s preference, rated as the top option in their review, is to replace the Courtenay Pump Station and the Courtenay/Comox forcemain now. These projects are scheduled to happen within the next 14 years. “By combining these projects and doing them now, Courtenay and Comox taxpayers could

We didn’t know anything about it. They are going to block our only access to the beach. Without the beach we don’t have a community.” PETER BAKER Croteau Beach resident

save over $6.8 million at a conservative estimate,” the group stated. “Why Comox and Courtenay councillors, who are the sole members of the Sewage Commission, did no choose this option for Comox and Courtenay taxpayers baffles us. We believe this option should be presented to the Comox and Courtenay taxpayers, who will surely be asking hard questions of their elected municipal councillors.” Rutten explained that the ﬁnancial factor of the advisory group’s proposal were “much higher than initial capital costs and also that they would have

walked away from infrastructure that still had 15 plus years of life left in it.” Some residents, who also attended the Sewage Commission meeting on Tuesday afternoon, felt they were blindsided by this decision. “There was also no public information session held in the community about this,” said Peter Baker, a Croteau Beach resident. “We didn’t know anything about it. They are going to block our only access to the beach. Without the beach we don’t have a community.” Rutten clariﬁed some of the concerns of the advisory group and residents. He said they will be working with an engineering consultant to address concerns that include pump station design, beach access and neighbourhood impacts. Electoral Area B director Rodney Nichol said they have very little choice and it was a tough decision. (Continued on page 14)

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CVRD supports new application process for handyDart users

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

A pilot project to ensure that only people who are legitimately unable to use conventional transit service can be registered as handyDart users will now be officially implemented by BC Transit. The new registration process that was designed in 2014 to ensure the system is operating efficiently and effectively was deemed a success. It was introduced on a trial basis to replace the former process where people can apply to become handyDart users by simply completing a piece of paper that is reviewed by transit staff. At the time, there was very little or no interaction at all between staff and the applicant. Michael Zbarsky, CVRD manager of transit and sustainability, said staff were not qualiﬁed to gauge the mobility issues

of an applicant and whether they are eligible to use the service. BC Transit reviewed the pilot project that made the process more interactive to better assess the transit needs and abilities of of each applicant. It required a qualiﬁed occupational therapist, who was hired to administer the regis-

tration process. “They really did a much more thorough assessment of each application to determine their mobility needs and also provide them with education around the fact that our conventional handyDart service is fairly accessible, a hundred percent low ﬂoor, wheel chair accessible with ramps and kneeling

features,” said Zbarsky. “The new process is a lot better.” The report revealed the new process contributed to a reduction in handyDart registrations by around 6 per cent. It has allowed conditional eligibility to be given to those who needed the service at certain times. (Continued on page 16)

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“In my opinion, it’s the best of the worst,” said Nichol. “We are stuck with a poorly designed system from years and years ago. Unfortunately, ﬁnancially, we are stuck with what we have.” Nichol felt that at the very beginning the representative for Electoral Area B should have been sitting on the sewage commission. “I know we don’t pay into it the same way as the citizens of Courtenay and Comox but the people still pay into it when they have their sewage pump dumped off there so they are paying into it,” said Nichol. “I think it would go a long way in public perception if Area B was represented on the Sewage Commission simply because all the infrastructure is in Area B. Anything that’s done affects Area B and we simply do not have any voice. And that’s all the people want, it’s a voice. I think they’re entitled to it. I really do.” A property on Beech Street was originally the ﬁrst choice for the pump station. The CVRD purchased the lot last December and residents in the area, just before Christmas, received letters informing them of the CVRD’s plan. A string of protests by residents, along with Nichol, ensued and halted the process. It forced the CVRD to look at an alternative site. The Comox No.2 pump is a priority project for the CVRD because of the environmental risks of the potential exposure of the forcemain along Willemar Bluff. A second Comox sewer pump will bypass the bluff as a new inland forcemain will be installed from Croteau Road to the wastewater treatment plant. The future of the Beech St. property has yet to be determined. For now it will continue to be owned by the CVRD until a new site is secured and a new pump station is built.

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The store fixtures are in place, the fresh coats of blue and yellow paint are dry and the new signage inside and out is proudly on display: the new Best Buy store in Courtenay is officially open! The official grand opening is today. Oct. 9. The store has been open since May, according to manager Allen Wong, who transferred here from Edmonton to oversee the transition of the big re-

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RD okays new handyDart process Grieve said this issue was argued with the Human Rights Commission in Alberta and it ruled that the service must be parallel. “Just a warning,” said Grieve. “I think the rural areas will be looking to getting some service in the near future.” The new process will have an added annual cost of $10,000 to the service because of the need to hire an occupational therapist to do the assessment. Courtenay director Erik Eriksson asked how is that saving the CVRD money? “It will not save us money but it will delay or reduce the scale of future expansions,” said Zbarsky, who pointed out that the province is not funding any expansions in the next three years. He doesn’t see the CVRD absorbing all the cost of such a venture.

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City council divided on GE-free procurement policy BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Courtenay council is divided over establishing a Genetically Engineered Free Procurement Policy for the city. Following a presentation from the GE Watch Comox Valley Group last April, staff analyzed the pros and cons of the city having such a policy. In Monday’s regular council meeting staff asked council to decide whether it would like to maintain the city’s current purchasing policy practices or to develop a GE Free Procurement Policy. Staff recommended not changing the status quo due to the complexity and difficulty in administering such a policy. They provided some pros and cons. In maintaining the current policy, staff cited it would give the impression council is neutral in its decisions regarding food product. They also pointed out the monitoring of foods is outside the jurisdiction of the city. As well, it will prevent the city from being drawn into a complex and divisive issue leaving the public to make their own decisions on their food choices.

The negative side of this option is the city may be perceived as being unsupportive of GE free foods and products. If council chooses to develop a GE free policy, staff said, the positive side is the city can be viewed as taking a lead in addressing local groups’ concerns and also advocating organic products. However, taking this route will restrict the city from purchasing products from a wider variety of suppliers and potentially puts council in a position where the city alienates some local farmers and producers who rely on genetically engineered products. Staff pointed out city employees also lack the ability to properly identify and verify GE free

food products. They often would rely on suppliers to provide reliable information about their food and the accuracy of voluntary labelling. Public demand for GE free products, as well, staff noted, is not known, and it is uncertain if the public will support such a policy. There is also a concern this will increase the city’s food procurement costs as staff will require training in order to be proﬁcient in identifying and analyzing GE free products. The cost of organic grown foods is typically more expensive and their shelf life is shorter. Councillor Erik Eriksson made a motion to endorse the staff recommendation and his reason is “the practicality of doing

this at this point,” “It is totally unrealistic to expect a policy that could possibly work since products are not labelled and a number of other things,” said Eriksson. “The other point is whether or not we are properly engaging in debate over this thing. This is an issue not everybody agrees on. And for us a city council not having been elected on the basis of discussing this issue, whether or not we have the right to do that.” Mayor Larry Jangula said it would be proper to listen to both sides of the issue before they make a decision. So far, he said, they’ve only heard from people opposing GE crops. “I don’t think that is ever fair in the debate,” said Jangula. Councillor Rebecca Lennox said she’s not interested in hearing both sides of the story. “I can say I have done research myself because that’s how I take things seriously,” said Lennox. “There’s a lot of people saying there’s no proven side-effects to humans which may be true but there are extensive things that show damage to oth-

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er creatures.” Eriksson said he does not think all the people in the world are opposed to GE crops and that there should be some beneﬁts as well. CAO Dave Allen said staff is not taking a position on the science or the pros and cons of the evidence that is out there. “We are simply dealing with council’s direction on whether or not to go forward with the procurement policy,” said Allen. Councillor Doug Hillian commented that although the issue of GMO foods is controversial, the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities and the Union of BC Municipalities have in fact passed resolutions call-

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Election day might not be until Monday, Oct. 19 but time for voters to get their own affairs in order namely, to make sure you can vote in the 42nd federal election. First and foremost it’s important to make sure you’re registered, according to Elections Canada spokesperson Dorothy Sitek. “You must be registered to vote,” Sitek said. “There are a variety of ways that you might be registered already.” If you ﬁled your income taxes this year, there was an opt-in box to be added to the national list of electors, Sitek said. “There are a number of ways Elections Canada tried to keep abreast of your current information,” she added. If you’re not sure however, the Elections Canada website has a tool to make sure you are. “For the ﬁrst time on www.elections.ca there is a tool where you can input all of your information and you can check wheth-

er you’re registered and if you’re registered under your current address and correct information,” Sitek said. If the information there is incorrect, you can change it on the site. If you’d rather not update your information online, you can go to your local elections office. “Voters should be looking out for their voter information cards in the mail,” said Sitek. “So it’s a really great time to make sure your information is correct.” You can do so by visiting your elections office. The one in Courtenay is on Cliffe Avenue at the mini-plaza near Walmart, across from the Best Buy store. The one in Comox is at the old elementary school on Wallace Avenue. It’s important to make sure that the information on the voter information card matches the I.D. you use to vote, said Sitek. The voter information cards contain a variety of essential information, said Sitek, including information on where and when to vote. “On election day, Oct. 19, you’re assigned a spe-

The Elections Canada office for Courtenay-Alberni riding is in the mini-plaza at the Walmart shopping complex, across from the Best Buy store. The office for North Island-Powell River is at the old Comox Elementary school on Wallace Avenue. ciﬁc polling location.” Unlike in provincial elections, you cannot go to any polling station on election day or during advance voting days - you may only go to the station that you have been assigned to. Your polling station location will likely be different for election day than it is for advanced voting, Sitek added. “Advanced polling for

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Comox Valley split into two ridings The Comox Valley has been split down the middle for this federal election, creating two new ridings. If you live in Courtenay, Cumberland and Area A (including Denman and Hornby islands) you vote in the new Courtenay-Alberni riding. If you live in Comox, Areas B and C, you vote in the North Island-Powell River riding. If there’s any confusion you should check with the Elections Canada offices here.

If you’re voting in Courtenay Alberni, your candidates are: Gord Johns, NDP; Carrie Powell-Davidson, Liberal; John Duncan, Conservative; Glenn Sollitt, Green; Barb Biley, Marxist-Leninist. If you’re voting in North Island-Powell River your candidates are: Rachel Blaney, NDP; Peter Schwarzhoff, Liberal; Laura Smith, Conservative; Brenda Sayers, Green.

Coverage of both ridings on our website With the Comox Valley split into two ridings, and a total of nine candidates running for office, it’s difficult to know where anyone stands. We have extensive coverage on our web page at www.comoxvalleyecho.com Just click on the upper right tab called 2015 Federal Election.

Once there, you can use the pull down menu to select the riding you’ll be voting in. If you don’t have a computer or internet access at home, perhaps you could use the service at the library, or have a friend or relative print out any stories on issues you might be interested in.

Make sure you’re registered to vote (Continued from page 19) For those without a fixed address, another option exists. “There is a form called a ‘letter of confirmation of residence,’” said Sitek. It’s downloadable from the Elections Canada site and provides a way to register to vote for those living without a specific address (for example, in a group home) or the homeless. “You can go to your facility administrator and you can request that they fill out

and sign the form,” she said. “If you’re homeless but you frequent a soup kitchen or a speciﬁc shelter you can request that the administrator download and ﬁll out the form for you.” Regardless of how you prove your identity, a voter information card with your current address will make voting faster. “If you have the voter information card and the right I.D., you can be fast tracked and your experience will be more efficient.” - Alberni Valley News

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So far, trial runs of new cable ferry choppy BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The trial runs of the new cable ferry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baynes Sound Connectorâ&#x20AC;? have been anything but smooth sailing according to a Hornby Island resident. Since being delivered at the Buckley Bay BC Ferry terminal in late August, the ferry has been closely monitored by residents on Denman and Hornby Island. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not in service yet but it already has drawn criticisms from people who had opposed cable ferry when BC Ferries was drawing its plans to replace the Quinitsa. Peter Kimmerly, who has over 40 years experience at sea, said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a viable project and for him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is an embarrassment of engineering.â&#x20AC;? Kimmerly is a former Master of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest icebreaker the Terry Fox and for 12 years was the Senior Master of the current Buckley Bay to Denman Island ferry, the Quinitsa. In an interview with CHEK News, Kimmerly said the new cable ferry is

struggling to reach the required speed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have agreed to produce a speed of 8.5 knots and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only producing a speed of 6.5 knots,â&#x20AC;? said Kimmerly, who has a team of engineers and lawyers behind him. The problem, Kimmerly explained, is the weight of the three cables used for the ferry, at 15 tons each are too heavy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The problem is the act of lifting those wires from over 200 feet creates or consumes an awful lot of energy and it absorbs the energy that should be usable to propel the ferry forward,â&#x20AC;? said Kimmerly. Kimmerly pointed out that BC Ferriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; objective was to make the run more fuel efficient and he says that will not be attainable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cable ferry is consuming 2.5 times the fuel Quinitsa is at 6.5 knots and the big argument for this project was that fuel savings were going to be a great big beneďŹ t and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not proving to be so,â&#x20AC;? Kimmerly said. Other critics say at 6.5 knots the ferry would not be able to keep its current

The mew cable ferry, Baynes Sound Connector, is undergoing sea trials at Buckley Bay schedule, som thing BC Ferries has said it would. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ďŹ rst day I was really amazed at how slowly they were coming across, you know you could walk faster, and then I thought it was just to check, you know everything being conservative but now I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen it go any faster,â&#x20AC;? said Denman resident Michael Rapati, who has been watching the trial runs with interest. The cable ferry is still owned by

its maker, Seaspan Shipyards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sea trials are a key component of any vessel delivery and are ongoing as we work with BC Ferries to ensure a rigorous testing process,â&#x20AC;? said Seaspan President Brian Carter. BC Ferries is also in no hurry to take over ownership of the cable ferry. It will only do so when the builder meets its contractual obligation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because BC Ferries has committed to the residents of Denman and Hornby Islands that the cable

In accordance with section 187 of the Local Government Act, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) gives notice of its intention to dispose of property by leasing a portion of the CVRD aquatic centre to the Courtenay Swim Shop to provide retail sales of swim attire, supplies and equipment (hatched area in drawing below). The CVRD aquatic centre is located at 377 Lerwick Road, Courtenay, BC.

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Halloween is a ghoulish, fun time for children and adults but not always such fun for our pets. With tons of creepy costumes, fireworks and candy, we often forget about our furry friends. Spooky faces and costumes on your pet or on others can be extremely upsetting. Some will bark, howl, hide, chew and even urinate in the house as a way to show their distress. Fireworks are fun for the family but the loud noises and lights can give your pet quite a fright. One thing to remember about your dear pet is that their hearing is much, much better than ours. Their eyesight is also far better at night so lights may look brighter than what you see with your sight. All those monsters and goblins, flashing lights, loud bangs and constant knocks at the front door can make for one of your pet’s most stressful nights. To help your pet coupe, keep them inside

where it is safe. If your pet already suffers from anxiety, try keeping them in a bedroom with a radio quietly playing until all the excitement is over. A serious Halloween hazard for our pets is all that delicious candy! Candy comes in all different forms. Take care when bringing your goodie-bag home as your pet might think it a tasty treat. Be cautious and careful and keep your treats stored in a place that your pet is unable to reach. Chocolate is especially dangerous for your pet and if eaten can cause some serious illness. The toxicity levels of chocolate can depend on the type of chocolate (milk vs dark) and the amount ingested. The effect of chocolate in some dogs can be cumulative. While one incident may not be dangerous, letting them eat amounts of chocolate over time can lead to issues. Although chocolate is toxic to all dogs, each dog will have their own

individual response to different levels and concentrations. A good rule of thumb when it comes to chocolate is the darker it is, the more dangerous it is. Milk chocolate or chocolate coated candies are considered less dangerous than a solid, dark chocolate bar. If you think your dog may have ingested some chocolate or is acting strange, call your vet immediately for advice. It’s helpful to know the type of chocolate/candy your pet ate as well as the amount before calling. This Halloween don’t let your pet fret! Be prepared, plan ahead and stay safe so you can enjoy all the fun to be had.

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Owning a dog is a big responsibility, but one that also provides a companion whose love is unconditional. Dog owners quickly learn their fourlegged friends respond differently than humans to certain situations, including the changing weather. Many dog owners may notice that their pets seem particularly attuned to the weather. Changing weather can affect canines much like it does people, but dogs may also be affected in ways their owners are not. According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, dogs can feel changes in barometric pressure and even in the static electric field that occurs in the air. The American Animal Hospital Association says dogs’ behavioral changes may

be attributable to changes in the weather. Dogs may become agitated or overexcited by dips in barometric pressure. As electrical storms approach, some dogs may get very anxious, even running and hiding if their anxiety is especially high. Many dogs are afraid of thunder and lightning and can sense approaching storms even when they are still miles away. According to researchers at Penn State University, between 15 and 30 percent of all dogs are extremely scared of thunder and may experience a rapid increase of cortisol, a stress hormone. Dogs also can sniff out storms, detecting concentrations of chemicals common during some storms. Dogs can smell ozone in the air associated

with lightning as well. Dogs may be physically affected by weather just like their owners are. Although there is little scientific work specifically on the affects of cold or damp weather on dogs that occurs during autumn and early winter, it does seem that canines feel the effects of these changes. Owners often notice more stiffness and lameness in pets during adverse weather conditions. Pain resulting from arthritis may increase and muscles may stiffen when the climate becomes cooler. Many animals are known to have an innate sense of changing weather or oncoming storms. Dogs can learn to anticipate meaning behind atmospheric changes that can alert others to upcoming weather.

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ASK DR. STACEY OF SUNRISE VETS IN COMOX Can I have my pet’s teeth be cleaned without anesthesia? We’ll do a COMPLIMENTARY DENTAL EXAM and if it’s needed you can take 15% OFF the cleaning portion of the treatment.

I wish I could say yes. A ‘true’ teeth cleaning goes far beyond making the cheek side of the teeth look white. Like us when we get our teeth scaled the real bad tarter that causes jaw bone and tooth loss is under the gum. You simply cannot see it by looking at the tooth. We can only ‘feel’ it with a metal scaler when we reach deep under the gum You may know how it hurts to have this done on your own teeth. The reason we all have it done is to reset the tarter buildup clock to zero and prevent future tooth loss. Now think about being your doggie or kitty who does not understand and they are expected to accept a metal scaler in their mouth. Not so nice and the chances of getting the scaler where it really counts is pretty much nil. Is there an alternative? Yes. At our clinic we can do a professional deep scaling with sedation only (provided the grade of tarter is 1 or 2 out of a total grade 4). Any grade higher than 2 means your pet is dealing with bone loss and pockets under the gum that need more care or worse, loose teeth that cannot be saved. This is when general anesthesia is necessary for dental surgery. How often for my dog and cat? This depends on their breed. Smaller like the Chihuahua, every 1 to 2 years starting at 2 years or age. Lab size and cats every 1 to 5 years (varies with individual buildup).

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SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FLEAS AND TICKS Fleas and ticks rely on blood for food. They are the vampires of the pet realm, silently stalking companion animals wherever they go. Once fleas and ticks find a victim, they are bound to stay around for a while, enjoying the free meal. Fleas, in particular, can grow quite fond of a cat or dog — reproducing and quickly building an infestation. Few people are enamored with fleas and ticks, but learning a little more about them can help pet owners understand their behaviors and how to best keep their pets safe. Fleas Fleas have four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and biting adult. Most people are familiar with the adult stage because those are the most noticeable and painful. Fleas can feed on just about any blood host.

Scientists know of more than 2,000 species and subspecies of ﬂeas. However, in North America, the cat ﬂea (ctenocephalides felis) is responsible for the majority of cat and dog infestations.

Female ﬂeas are typically larger than the males and are responsible for proliferating the ﬂea brood. Females can consume up to 15 times their body weight in blood every day. This helps

to fuel egg-laying, which can take place within 36 to 48 hours of the female’s first meal. In her lifetime, a female flea can lay roughly 2,000 eggs. Fleas are wingless parasites that get around by jumping from host to host. If they don’t have to expend too much energy (i.e. get comfortable on a host), they can go anywhere from between two months and 100 days without a meal. Fleas can jump up to eight inches high, enabling them to grab onto a passing meal source. A typical flea can live for a few months, and fleas can carry a number of different diseases. From plague to cat scratch fever to tapeworms, fleas can make pets ill and also affect people who interact with them. Ticks Ticks are not insects; they are arachnids. That means they are more closely related to spiders and scorpions. The stages of the tick include the egg, larva, nymph, and adult. Depending on the species, nymph ticks can be quite small to the naked eye. Ticks’ small stature can make them difficult to detect until they have become engorged with blood. The University of Rhode Island’s Center for Vector-Borne Disease and its TickEncounter Resource Center says that spring is a prime time for the

Sniff out the truth about pesky fleas and ticks. birth of new ticks. During this time of year, ticks are on the hunt for their next meals. Ticks can be carriers of a number of diseases, but it’s important to note that a tick has to be attached for longer than 24 hours to transmit diseases to a host. That means checking animals (and yourself) for ticks frequently can help avoid the spread of illness. Ticks don’t jump or fall from trees. The parasites

crawl upward, so start looking from the feet, moving up. In addition, check a dog’s face, where a tick may latch on while the dog is sniffing in the grass.

Ticks and fleas are pesky critters that can carry disease. Consult with your veterinarian if you suspect your dog has a tick or flea problem to get the situation under control. Preventative collars and medications can help repel fleas and ticks as well.

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EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE • Let’s celebrate, it’s Friday! Come dance or just listen to the music played by the popular band AMIGOS in the lower Rotary Hall. Join us at Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg Centre Friday October 9th from 7:30-10:30 pm. Members and Non-members welcome. A pleasant time will be had by all! FMI call the Filberg office at 250-338-1000. COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Friday, 5-7 pm. Tonight’s menu: Burgers. COMOX LEGION • Meat draws every Friday, 3 p.m. Open to all Legion members and signed in guests. Friday is drop in darts night 7.30 pm toe line, $2.25 per person.

HOMEMADE SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCH • Thursday, Oct. 15, 11:30 am to 1 pm in the Comox Legion

Upper Hall, Comox Avenue. Full lunch $8, individual entrees $3. Endless tea and coffee. Open to the public: Come & enjoy a homemade lunch & dessert with family and friends. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

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FALL BAZAAR AND TEA • Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 am to 3 pm at Christ the King Church Hall, 1599 Tunner Drive. Check out the silent auction, crafts, baking, bottle booth, attic treasures, knitting, sewing, jewellery and nearly new books, puzzles, DVDs. There is also a raffle for cash prizes. Tea available

for $5 adults, $3 children. Sponsored by Catholic Women’s Lealgue.

18 SUNDAY CHILI CONTEST AND DANCE FUNDRAISER • The Courtenay Legion is having a fundraiser on Sunday, Oct.

18 in the Upper hall. Enjoy live music and dance all day starting at 2 pm. Make up a pot of chili to enter the contest to win some great prizes. Chili judging at 4 pm, chili and bun served at 5 pm. Entry fee: $10, with a free dance ticket. Entry forms and tickets available at the Courtenay Legion.

10 SATURDAY COMOX VALLEY FARMERS MARKET • 9-12 every Saturday at the Headquarters Road fair grounds, Courtenay. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250.2180321 or www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Saturday 2-5 p.m. in the lounge. Dancing this week to the Amigos. COMOX LEGION • Meat draws are held every Saturday 3 p.m. plus Ace of Spades draw.

13 TUESDAY NORTH ISLAND RHODODENDRON SOCIETY • For its Tuesday, October 13 meeting, the North Island Rhododendron Society (NIRS) will explore the world of dwarf rhododendrons in a multitude of manifestations. Club member Bernie Guyader has a long history in raising alpine plants in rock gardens so dwarf rhododendrons were a natural next step. NIRS holds its meetings at the Comox United Church, 250 Beach Avenue each month. Doors open at 7 pm followed by a business meeting and the presentation. Anyone interested in membership is welcome and refreshments are served. COMOX VALLEY GENEALOGY GROUP • Meets Tues. Oct 13th 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1901 20th St., Courtenay. (Please enter from the back of the building). Subject this month will be “Early Mining in Cumberland” and the many nationalities of those who worked the mines. FMI: Marlene 250-334-3080 COMOX VALLEY WOOD CARVERS • If you are interested in any type of wood carving please join us at the Royston Community Hall every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 3 PM for a day of carving and learning about carving. No experience

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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Vancouver Island announced the 2015 Torch Award Finalists this week. Only one Comox Valley business was nominated: Moore’s Cleaning & Maintenance Service in the Cleaning Services category. There are four other nominees. Winners of the 2015 Torch Awards will be announced at the Torch Awards Cocktail, Silent Auction, Dinner and Awards Gala November 6, 2015 at the Union Club of B.C. (Cocktails & Silent Auction@ 5:30 p.m.) Tickets are $100 + GST (per person). To reserve tickets contact Wendy at 250.386.6348 ext 109 / wendy@vi.bbb.org. For more information visit bbb.org/vancouverisland ❑ Sad news but a sign of the times: The Elks Lodge No. 60 of Courtenay has had to close its comfortable upstairs lounge. The Lodge will of course continue its charitable activities and Lodge meetings. The lower hall is also

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In the lead-up to the most important election day in a generation, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair will be making a stop at a rally in Courtenay as part of his Island Express Tour on Sunday. “This election is about change,” said Gord Johns, the NDP candidate for Courtenay-Alberni. “Conservative and Liberal governments in Ottawa have neglected British Columbians for far too long. Islanders know it’s time for Stephen Harper to go. It’s going to be a close race on the Island but we have the momentum to defeat the Conservatives.” “In B.C., a vote for the NDP will defeat Stephen Harper,” said Johns. This will be Mulcair’s second visit to Courtneay-Alberni in the 2015 election. All are invited to attend. Mulcair will be at the K’omoks First Nation Band Hall on Sunday at 2 p.m.

awards. Her most recent book, A Brush Full of Colour: The World of Ted Harrison is one of five books chosen as finalists in the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, to be announced at a gala event in Toronto November 18th. ❑ Don’t forget, the big one is coming: If a major earthquake were to affect the Comox Valley, do you know how you would protect yourself and your loved ones? Get help at a free Earthquake Preparedness Public Information Session on Wednesday, October 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Courtenay Fire Hall. The event is presented by the Comox Valley Emergency Program and hosted by the City of Courtenay. Pre-registration NOT required. ❑ The non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. needs several volunteers in Courtenay for the fall session of its Minds in Motion program. Minds in Motion takes place Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. from November 4 through December 16 at Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Avenue. For information on volunteering, contact Shanan St. Louis at the Alzheimer Resource Centre toll-free at 1-800-462-2833 or sstlouis@alzheimerbc.org. To register as a partici-

HEALTHY ADVICE FROM YOUR LOCAL PERIODONTIST

Dr. Tassos Irinakis Gum Recession? So What? Gum recession is a very common finding in most of us. There are some facts though that you may not be aware of: 1. Gum recession is usually accompanied by bone loss. Basically you are losing support around your teeth but you only perceive it as “gum recession”. Continuing bone loss can lead to tooth loss 2. Risks/Symptoms can be Tooth Sensitivity, Root Decay, Erosion, Horrible Esthetics, Food Trapping and even eventual tooth loss. 3. In addition, your roots are not covered by white enamel. Thus roots are quite soft and “defenseless” when recession has taken place in our mouths. Some times even regular brushing can further damage our roots and deteriorate their prognosis, simply because our roots cannot “resist” the forces applied by the tooth brush bristles. What can we do? Although in almost every case, we cannot regenerate your bone back, we can regenerate your gums and improve the prognosis of your tooth with a gum graft.

A Gum Graft: 1. Can reduce/resist further recession and bone loss, thus improving the long term prognosis and function of your tooth. 2. Can actually cover the part of your root that is exposed (recession) and protect the tooth from sensitivity & decay. 3. An additional welcome benefit from root coverage gum grafting, is that the esthetics are greatly enhanced and can lead to a truly engaging smile. You will look younger and more beautiful! Whether you consider a gum graft for esthetics or whether you need it to improve your dental health, it may be worth having a consultation with your dentist to see if this procedure can benefit you in terms of Smiling, Eating, Comfort and Dental Health Improvement. A Periodontist would be the specialist that can offer you your gum grafting options and evaluate your overall periodontal health. For more expert advice visit courtenaydental.ca Please call 250-338.5011 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Irinakis.

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pant in Minds in Motion, call 250-338-1000. ❑ On November 28th, Theo Fleury, former NHL hockey star and author of best-selling book ‘Playing with Fire’ and renowned therapist Kim Barthel are bringing their healing conversation to Courtenay. Join these authors of the ground-breaking book, ‘Conversations with a Rattlesnake’, for a day of cutting-edge information, personal reﬂection, inspiration and healing. Witness and participate in this one-day event with Theo and Kim as they share an intimate conversation of compassionate healing. Since the release of their book, Kim and Theo have been inspiring survivors, victors and therapists alike to understand trauma and renewal from the inside out. The event will be held at Sid Williams Theatre on November 28th. Tickets to this one-day event are limited, and $75. Information can be found at http://

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Calling all vendors ... Interested in an opportunity to showcase your wares? Why not book a table at the Trash & Treasures Sale hosted by the Evergreen Club. This huge sale will take place Sunday, October 18th from 9 am to 2 pm at the Florence Filberg Centre in Downtown Courtenay. Tables are just $20 per table. The location is perfect, all under one roof where it is nice and warm. This is your opportunity to sell anything you like: collectibles, antiques, jewellery, clothes, crafts, preserves, toys, electronics, and the list goes on. It is sug-

gested that all items be in clean good working order. Home based businesses, such as; Avon, Tupperware, Stella & Dot will be encouraged to use this selling venue for their customers as well. The Evergreen Club will run a light lunch and refreshments booth to serve your many customers. We encourage individuals, businesses, organizations, clubs, non-proﬁt groups, and families to obtain your tables at your earliest opportunity before they sell out. Vendor tables can be booked through Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg office at 250-338-1000.

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Catherine Jean Statham July 1, 1972 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 4, 2015 It is with great sadness that our families announce the passing of Cathy on Sunday October 4, 2015 after a courageous struggle with cancer. She is survived by her spouse Geordon Nasadyk, son Glen, father Alan, brother Craig (Charlene) and their children Evan and David, brothers-in-law Graham (Frances), Garth (Trina) and their families, Geordonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents Gail and George as well as great aunt Kay Chapman, aunts Loretta Biffard, Margaret (Rod) Keech and Cheryl (Bud) Smith. Cathy is predeceased by her mother Susan. Cathy always enjoyed the outdoors and studied Fish and Wildlife Management at BCIT. Working as a fisheries technician on the BC coast gave Cathy an opportunity to work in the outdoors as well as the time to travel to exotic places. Born in Vancouver and raised in Richmond, her adventurous spirit and love of skiing brought her to the Comox Valley. There she met Geordon, who shared her passion for skiing and travel. Cathy was lovingly welcomed into the Nasadyk family. During the ski season, Cathy, Geordon and their friends could be found going back and forth between Mt. Cain and Mt. Washington. In the summer, they enjoyed walking their dog, Bentley, along the banks of the Puntledge River. They became dedicated parents with the arrival of Glen in February 2013. Although Cathy bore the burden of her illness from early in motherhood, she was selfless, practical and positive in all situations. Her smile and fun-loving nature will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Cathyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the physicians and medical practitioners who helped Cathy during her illness, particularly Dr. Nancy McFadden for her diligent care and humanity. A Celebration of Life will be held at Comox Valley Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay on Saturday, October 17th at 2 pm with a reception to follow.

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Robert (Bob) Bruon BORN IN CUMBERLAND, BC ON MAY 8, 1938 Bob passed away on Sept. 30, 2015 at the Comox Valley Seniors Village in Courtenay. He was born on May 8, 1938 in Cumberland and lived his early years there. After graduation, Bob worked in the logging industry at various camps, Crown Zellerbach and over 30 years with MacMillanBloedel at Menzies Bay. Bob gave his life to serving the community and was awarded a Citizen of the Century this past year. Over his life he served as a director of the Fallen Alders Community Club, the Comox Valley Curling Club and was past president of both Comox Valley Citizens on Patrol and the Evergreen Club. Bob loved acting, theatre, hunting, ďŹ shing, jazz music and history. Cards were an important part of his life and he was an avid cinch and crib player. He was very involved in black powder re-enactment where he was known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Papa Bearâ&#x20AC;?. Always on the move, he enjoyed travelling in the United States and Canada to tour historical sites or to listen to Dixieland jazz. He was a charter member and officer of the Order of Demolay in his youth. In later years, he joined the Hiram Masonic Lodge #26 and was a member and past officer of Florence Chapter # 53 , Courtenay and Chas Maria Chapter # 76, Campbell River, Order of Eastern Star. Bob especially enjoyed traveling all over British Columbia and Yukon where he made many good friends. Bob was not a person who stayed at home even when visitors came to see him at the Village, he always said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goâ&#x20AC;?! Bob is predeceased by his father Frank Bruon and his mother Julianna Bruon. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Dianne, daughters, Tracy (Dave) and Tammy (Colin), grandchildren, Ian (Lauren), Julie (Doug) and Brad, beloved great grandchildren, Georga and Joey, brother Frank (Dolores). Sisters Pearl, and Mary (John) as well as sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life was held on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Florence Filberg Centre. Donations may be made to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society of B.C. would be appreciated. Please join us in remembering Bob by visiting our memorial at www. piercysmtwashingtonfuneral.com.

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‘You’re Going To Die If You Don’t Fix Your Teeth’ Dear Doctors - I've had it with over-exaggeration from people trying to sell me something. My teeth are pretty good – lasted me for 60 years without too much trouble. This young whippersnapper dentist is trying to get me to spend more than I paid for my first truck to 'fix' them now – or else. He's warning of all kinds of dire consequences. How do I know he isn't full of hot air? Answer - There are indeed many ways to inform patients about their oral health status. Warning patients about the dire consequences of nontreatment can be seen as a scare tactic, and as you have indicated it doesn't fly very far with you! Funnily enough, we know you are not alone. Here is the major issue. Our teeth and our bodies will absorb a tremendous amount of neglect and marginal care without really complaining very much. We see patients who have gone to the same practitioner for decades, and for whatever reason that dentist has been a fan of the 'wait and see' program before they ever recommended anything outside the comfort zone. In the eyes of many patients, this meant that 'nothing was wrong'. If it didn't hurt (and it often doesn't) that just added more credence to the idea that additional dental work is unnecessary. A young colleague of ours purchased a practice from an older retiring gentleman whose patients loved him. He was, however, reluctant to do much other than fillings and checkups for the last decade of his working life. The young dentist knew there was a lot of dental care these patients needed, and assumed he could come in and just begin methodically caring for these patients without many objections. Guess what? They fled like he was a forest fire! In their minds, they had nothing wrong because kindly old 'Dr. Bob' never mentioned it, so this young guy just wanted to buy a new BMW. Nothing could be further from the truth. The patients needed the diagnosed work to save their teeth, but because of the retired dentist's inaction they refused to believe it. The majority of them just left the practice because they didn't trust the new guy. True story! Both parties suffered – the young dentist paid a premium for an office full of patients sorely needing care and was punished for simply telling the truth. The patients suffered because they had a totally inaccurate estimation of the level of their current dental health. It was their choice to go elsewhere to find a 'trustworthy' dentist.

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COMOX FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE The members of Comox Fire Rescue would like to invite members of the public to attend their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House. This Open House is scheduled for Saturday October 10th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This event marks the end of Fire Prevention Week in Canada. This is a great opportunity for citizens to come into the fire station and meet their local firefighters. Firefighters will be on hand to hand out important fire safety information and conduct tours of fire vehicles and equipment. Chief Schreiner states: “Fire Prevention Week is an important time of year for us in the fire service. It is the focal point of our year round fire safety programs. Through our many program we endeavor to reach as many of our citizens as we can. We know though our experience that Fire Prevention really does pay huge dividends in our community. One of the most important fire safety tips we can pass on is to ensure that you and your family are protected by a working smoke alarm. Working smoke alarms really do save lives.” Our address is

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FILM “INEQUALITY FOR ALL” TO BE SHOWN Comox United Church will present the ﬁlm “Inequality for All” on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 7 pm. There have been many studies that indicate the rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer. This 2014 ﬁlm is a passionate argument for the middle class by Robert Reich, former US Secretary of Labour in the Clinton Cabinet. Reich is a best-selling author, professor and economics expert who gives an articulate and humourous examination of how the concentration of wealth amongst the few can threaten our current social fabric and even democracy itself. Many of the same US trends are also present in Canadian society, and our own gap between the incomes of the rich and poor are almost as dramatic as those in the US. The presentation will be at 7 pm Friday, October 16, 2015 at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive in Comox. Admission is by donation.

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL AT RHODO CLUB For its Tuesday, October 13 meeting, the North Island Rhododendron Society (NIRS) will explore the world of dwarf rhododendrons in a multitude of manifestations. Club member Bernie Guyader has a long history in raising alpine plants in rock gardens so dwarf rhododendrons were a natural next step. This interest in things small also led Guyader into bonsai and he currently has a large collection of bonsai created from many shrubs and trees. NIRS holds its meetings at the Comox United Church, 250 Beach Avenue each month. Doors open at 7 pm followed by a business meeting and the presentation. Anyone interested in membership is welcome and refreshments are served.

MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP SATURDAY Teacher and storyteller Margo McLoughlin returns to the Comox Valley to offer a one-day mindfulness workshop. “The Awakened Heart: A Day of Mindfulness” will take place at the Dove Creek Hall on Saturday, October 10th, from 9:30 - 4 p.m.

To register, please contact Jane McCarroll by phone at 250-334-0086, or by e-mail at jmccarroll@shaw.ca. The registration fee for this workshop is $20 for the day. Participants will also have an opportunity to make a donation for the teaching. For more information about Margo, please visit margostoryteller.net.

THANKSGIVING VOCAL INTENSIVE SUNDAY

On Sunday October 11, local singer, composer and VocalEase director Joanna Finch is presenting a two hour vocal intensive to share her knowledge on transformational vocal embodiment. The subject of “Thanks giving and getting” will be explored in a beautiful, safe environment at Purusa Mind and Movement studio in Cumberland from 12:302:30. Special guest Mikeoula, will bring her crystal “singing” bowls. Sliding scale: $15-25.00 Please register by noon on Saturday. We require at least 6 people to create the harmonic effect that we wish participants to experience. FMI 250 7923717 www.vocalease.ca Email: joyjobird@gmail. com FB: Purusa Movement and Mind

Oct 9nd – 15th Oct 9nd – 15th Cinema #1: “Pan 2D & 3D” PG: Violence Captiview available Friday - Sunday: 2D 6:45 (8:50) & 3D 9:35 (11:40) Tuesday - Thursday: 2D 5:35 (7:40) & 3D 8:40 (10:45) Saturday - Monday Matinees: 3D 12:35 (2:40) & 2D 3:35 (5:40)

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The Tour de Rock riders stopped by Oyster River Fire Rescue on Wednesday September 23, 2015 to accept a donation of $2000 raised by the members of the department. The money was raised through a hotdog 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 $2000.

Council to use gaming funds to provide 100% tax exemption to Amethyst House BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Courtenay council has found a way to provide Amethyst House a 100 per cent permissive tax exemption. Amethyst, located at 280 2nd street, applied for property tax exemption but was only granted 40 per cent on Sept. 8. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eligible for 100 per cent exemp-

tion because the services it provides do not exclusively cater to Courtenay residents and do not meet the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criteria. However, council felt Amethyst deserves a complete tax break because it is an essential service for women. Amethyst is a 12-bed residential facility for women operated by the Comox Valley Transition Society. (Continued on page 30)

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Expect another musical treat when the Comox Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own 19 person Big Band hits the Avalanche stage Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm. The Georgia Strait Big Band will be performing tunes made famous by The Count, Gillespie and Ellington, all expertly led by Conductor Greg Bush, Professor of Jazz Studies at Vancouver Island University. The Georgia Strait Big Band is continuing a music legacy in the Valley dating back over 70 years when Big Band Saturday night dances were held at the Native Sonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hall....way back when in the post war years. Recently, the band has gone through a renaissance thanks to the dedication of Greg Bush who, for the past nine years, has traveled weekly from his home in Nanaimo in order to support and direct Big Band music in the Valley. Greg has a special rapport with the musicians of the Georgia Strait Big Band. Everyone in the band is

in awe of Greg for his incredible musical skill, professionalism and mentorship that literally makes better musicians out of every member of the band. P erhaps the most signiďŹ cant legacy of Gregâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in Comox Valley music is the learning and performance experience provided to young Comox Valley musicians who have gone on to pursue a post-secondary degree in music. This Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance will also showcase the elegant vocals of Jackie Zbirun, who will take you down memory lane with beautiful renditions of classic favourites of the Big Band era. So, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a fan of big band music, plan on coming down to the Av for an exciting and nostalgic evening. Jazz night dinner specials will be available, as usual, so plan on meeting friends and get a head start on weekend with an entertaining and affordable night out.

To ensure you get a good seat itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wise to arrive early. The music starts at 7:30, admission is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. For more information about the Georgia Straight Jazz Society, go to the website at www.georgiastraightjazz.com or ďŹ nd us and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Likeâ&#x20AC;? us on Facebook.

It offers a recovery place for women needing help for substance abuse and addiction. Council noted there are other groups in Courtenay that receive 100 per cent exemptions despite not meeting the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criteria. Staff indicated because of the length of time theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been receiving the exemptions they were grandfathered in prior to the development of the policy on permissive tax exemptions. Courtenay council at its regular meeting on Sept. 8, directed staff to look at a way to address the inequity of the permissive tax exemption for Amethyst through the use of gaming funds. Staff informed council on Monday they can use the gaming funds under the category of Initiatives and Projects to cover the remaining 60 per cent value of taxes not covered by the permissive tax exemption. This category has been applied to provide funding for the Purple Ribbon campaign, bus shelters, and

other council initiatives. Staff determined that the services Amethyst offers have similar qualities to the Purple Ribbon campaign, making it eligible for gaming funds. Amethystâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total property taxes for 2015 are $3,856. Next year, under the permissive tax exemption, Amethyst will receive a $1,542 exemption. With the gaming grant, Amethyst will get a hundred per cent exemption which staff said will alleviate an additional tax burden on residents. Staff advised council to restrict the distribution of gaming funds in smaller allocations as they are concerned it could require signiďŹ cant administrative time. As well, the city may face a plethora of requests from many other entities that may or not ďŹ t into the established criteria for this funding. Potentially it could be an administrative bottleneck. Council approved the staff recommendation to use gaming funds to cover the remaining 60 per cent property taxes for Amethyst.

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‘Live at Fanny Bay Hall’ series continues with Anela and Experimenters Anela & The Experimenters are next up at “Live At Fanny Bay Hall” music series. This very special 4performance Fall music series “Live at Fany Bay Hall” features some of the ﬁnest musicians and bands in our region. All performances begin at 7:00 and is a wonderful way to spend a Saturday evening at our beautifully renovated Fanny Bay Hall. On the heels of a packed house for performance #1, the Fanny Bay Hall Community Association is thrilled to present Anela Kahiamoe and his band “The Experimenters” on Saturday, October 10th at 7:00. Expect this band to deliver a very memorable evening of live music ranging from Blues, Hawaiian, Jazz, Rock and Anela originals. A native of Hawaii and veteran of the Honolulu music scene, Anela has been a professional musician his entire life. Anela’s popularity in the Valley is phenomenal and his

musical talent extensive, with beautiful vocals and fantastic skills on Guitar, Ukulele and the Hawaiin Lap Steel. Anela’s Band “The Experimenters” is loaded with first call local musicians and includes Claudio Fontinato, one of Vancouver Island’s finest Saxaphone and Clarinet musicians, whose solo skills are absolutely incredible and performed with effortless mastery. On Keyboard and Vocals is the well known and highly talented Ralph Barrat. On Stand-Up and Electric Bass is the high skills Grahame Edwards and rounding out the rhythm section is Rob Peterson on Drums. The unique blend of instruments, fine musicianship of this Band and warm stage presence of Anela will draw you in to an awesome evening of live music. Here are the other live performances at ‘Live at Fanny Bay Hall’ ...... Performance #3 Sat Oct 24 @ 7:00 Ralph Barrat &

Brian Scott’s colourful art show will support NIC Foundation

Anela The Sharp 7 - This stellar 7 person band features vocalist Ralph Barrat belting out many tunes made famous by the greats including Frank Sinatra Performance #4 Sat Nov 7 @ 7:00 The Georgia Strait Big Band Advance tickets $15 available at Laughing Oyster Books in Courtenay, Red Carpet Boutique in Comox, Weinberg’s Good Food in Buckley Bay, Salish Sea Market in Bowser and Mulberry Bush Book Stores in Qualicum Beach and Parksville. Enjoy the entire series with a 3 pack discount of $40

Artist Brian Scott is not in the Tony Onley School of gray but in the Van Gogh School of pure colors straight out of the tube with thick texture. In the fall Scott puts his acrylics aside and shifts to the more challenging oil paints. Oils stay wet for 6 months whereas acrylics can be varnished in two days! With oils you can make a mess really easy. The trick is to use up to 50 brushes per painting to ensure the purity of each color, especially yellows which turn to mud green very quickly. Lots of rags are required to be constantly cleaning brushes and palettes. Autumn on Vancouver Island is the best time to be an artist, especially along the rivers and creeks. “The fall rains pounding on my metal roof signify the return of the salmon.. the summer drought is over eagles, bears and ﬁsherman congregate around the estuaries. Colors are everywhere, the Big Leaf Maple, unique to the west

Explore Brian Scott’s wonderful world of colour coast goes yellow, orange and red and yellow green.” says Scott. When the blue sky reﬂects off the ﬂat waters of the pools you have blue completing the primary colors which Scott is known for. Visitors comment that the Filberg Lodge comes alive when Scott shows his

work in the Lodge. He will be showing paintings of the Trent River, Oyster River, Tsable river and of course Black Creek. The show runs Saturday and Sunday Thanksgiving Weekend 11 till 4pm. Scott will be donating 10 per cent of sales to the North Island College Foundation.

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T Courtenay and District Museum The is i celebrating the City’s 100th aanniversary with the publication of a coﬀee table style book with the help of the Comox Valley Echo. It is a high quality magazine style publication with a durable cover. Historically rich content focuses on activities of people who have shaped our community over the decades. Proceeds from the sales of book copies will help the museum with funding development of programs and activities. Copies are $5.00 each which includes GST, and are available at the Museum and the Echo.

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Find out how to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Live Your Life with Greater Easeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at CVWBN meeting

Regardless of the job title printed on their business cards, most women could add the word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;jugglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to their list of skills. The challenges of balancing business and family life leave many feeling overworked and overwhelmed. If this sounds like you, and you would love to have the tools to cope, plan to attend the October 14th meeting of the Comox Valley Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business Network (CVWBN). This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special guest speaker is Campbell River-baed Bobbi Smith, from Excellence Seminars International. In this interactive and fun one-hour presentation, Smith will teach how you can avoid the two massive traps that business women fall into that keep them feeling stressed. The October meeting will also include â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;spotlight speakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; presentations by Re Bastion, Re Bastion Photography and Kristin Bjarnason from Success Weight Loss. CVWBN meetings are held on the lower level of the Black Fin Pub in Comox. Doors open for networking at 5:30 p.m. The meeting, which includes a delicious plated meal and dessert, runs from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members and must be purchased in advance. On-line registration cutoff is 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 5. Women interested in ďŹ nding out more about the CVWBN are welcome to attend two meetings before committing to purchasing a membership.

CVEDS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Business Countsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workshop Series supports big range of small local businesses Existing businesses are the source of the majority of new investment and employment growth, providing more than 80% of job growth in a typical community, according to recent studies. As part of its suite of support services it provides to industry sectors and businesses, Comox Valley Economic Development (CVEDS) has announced its annual Business Counts Workshop Series, being hosted this fall. The speaker and topic line-up reďŹ&#x201A;ects the wide diversity of industry and businesses within the region. On September 24, twenty-ďŹ ve growers and producers participated in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Economics of Organicâ&#x20AC;? session hosted by the CertiďŹ ed Organic Association of BC, with presenters Greg McLaren, Managing Director of the Business Advisory Team, and Candice Appleby, Executive Director of the Small Scale Food Processors Assn.

Ian Tostenson, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association presents a workshop Oct 21 With online marketing continuing to drive so much commerce, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Online Reputation Management Workshopâ&#x20AC;?, being hosted by Destination BC in partnership with CVEDS, will be led by Daniel E. Craig, Founder,

Reknown on October 14. Craig will explore additional social channels, discuss branding and visioning, and will show attendees ways to build advocacy, resolve challenging situations and measure results. For the restaurant and food & beverage sector Ian Tostenson, President and CEO, BC Restaurant and Foodservices Assn will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Business of Restaurants in BC Workshopâ&#x20AC;? (October 21), bringing together restaurant and pub owners, Chefs, distributors, and producers to discuss trends and challenges with the BC restaurant industry. The event will also feature discussions on the 2016 Dine Around Comox Valley campaign and other culinary marketing initiatives. That same afternoon representatives from the Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism industry will join the food and beverage sector for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fall-Forward Tourism Marketing Forumâ&#x20AC;? to

review upcoming destination marketing strategies, events and explore how tourism businesses can leverage these initiatives. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Understanding the Provincial Nominees Program (PNP)â&#x20AC;?, being held October 27, will feature Erin Seeley, Executive Director, BC PNP program, responsible for the overall direction of the Program. The B.C. Provincial Nominee Program focuses on attracting workers and entrepreneurs to meet the Provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic and labour market needs. The BC PNP has recently undertaken a redesign process, and this session will provide an update on recent changes and outline future plans for continuous program improvements to ensure the BC PNP continues to be a key tool to support the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workforce development and economic growth. Finally, a series of technology based workshops for small to medium sized

businesses and start-ups is being hosted by Innovation Island as part of their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rethink. Rewind. Reboot.â&#x20AC;? workshop series, starting October 27. The ďŹ rst is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customer Development Methodologyâ&#x20AC;? session, followed by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Challenge Your SWOTâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pivot or Persevereâ&#x20AC;?, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Team Buildingâ&#x20AC;?. These have been developed to support businesses explore best practices in lean methodology and identifying practical steps to take their business to the next level through rapid iteration and innovation. This is one of a series of events and activities occurring under the Memorandum of Understanding between Comox Valley Economic Development and Innovation Island. Fees to attend the sessions vary from free to $15, depending upon the session. FMI and to register online visit businesscounts. ca.

Annual dinner Oct. 13 for Child Haven Come and enjoy a delicious Indian vegetarian dinner with Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino, founders of Child Haven, a Canadian charity that is devoted to helping children and women in India, Nepal, Tibet and Bangladesh. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dinner is on Thursday, October 15th at the Upper Florence Filberg Centre. Doors open at ďŹ ve and dinner is at six. Looking for a unique gift or a Christmas present? There will be sales tables of exotic goods, a silent auction, a slide show by Fred Cappuccino and entertainment. This is also a great opportunity to meet Comox Valley residents

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who have volunteered overseas with Child Haven. The dinner will be prepared for you by the Datt family of Go Mango. Bonnie and Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for children led them to adopt nineteen destitute children from several countries in addition to their own two children ... 21 children in all. As they wanted to help MORE children they founded Child Haven in 1985 and now oversee nine childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes are run with a philosophy of equality for all, regardless of caste, colour or religion.

The children eat a vegetarian diet. Child Haven supports 1300 children in large â&#x20AC;&#x153;familiesâ&#x20AC;? that live at the nine childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes. The donations raised at the Child Haven fundraisers across Canada provide food, clothing, education, health care and shelter for all these young people, as well as some affiliated programs which also help women and the elderly. The colourful and exotic items on the silent auction and sales tables are bought directly by Bonnie at a fair price from the merchants in these countries. Child Haven has a very low overhead

so that the majority of the money goes directly to the homes. The generosity of those attending the dinner on October 15th is very much appreciated!, This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special guests are Roger Helfrick, harpist and vocalist who has performed with Winter Harp, and Mary Murphy, award winning childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s author and singer. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. They are available at the Blue Heron and Laughing Oyster Books. Browse the web at www.childhaven.ca For more information call Heather 250 338-2181

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www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.OCTOBER 9, 2015 viding a 20% discount on new stock to all 2015-16 Season Passholders - this weekend only.” Not a Season Passholder yet? Mount Washington will be extending their Early Bird Season Pass Sale for the Thanksgiving weekend. “We are extending our Early Bird Sale this year to include October 9, 10 and 11,” explains Season Pass Coordinator, Maureen Thompson. “We had such an overwhelming number of guests not able to get through before the deadline, so we decided to extend the sale. “This will be the last

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Autumn’s spectacular colors create a vibrant backdrop for the special events and activities happening up at Mount Washington Alpine Resort this October long weekend including your last chance to enjoy the breathtaking alpine-to-ocean views on the Mile High Scenic Chairlift Ride. “The fall colours up here are amazing right now, making the scen-

ery a must-see for visiting friends and family,” explains Don Sharpe, Director of Business Operations. “There is no better way to show off the amazing views of the Comox Valley and beyond.” In addition to the chairlift, the on-mountain retail shop Altitude Sport & Gift will be holding their annual Turkey Sale, with blow-out deals on outer-

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opportunity to save up to $400 off your 2015.16 Season Pass before our regular season rates go into effect on October 12.” To add to the fun, Ted’s Bar + Grill will be screening ski and snowboard movies throughout the weekend and will also be hosting a full Thanksgiving brunch, available on Sunday from 10am to 2pm. “This is our ﬁrst event for the 2015.16 winter season,” Sharpe continues. “It’s a great opportunity for us to connect with our guests before the snow ﬂies, and share excitement for the upcoming ski season.”

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Owen to the 66 players in attendance. Dan Bailey was then elected to be the 2016 Mens Captain. Game results as follows: 1st Low Gross Hcp 0-14 Dan Bailey (68), 2nd LG Tracey Branch (70) 1st Low Gross Hcp 15 + Marc

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Glacier Greens Golf Club’s Head Professional Bill Kelly received the Professional Development award for the Vancouver Island region and is one of four ﬁnalists for the Provincial award. Glacier Greens CFM Professional Brian Wise for the second year in a row received the Apprentice of the year honours’ for Vancouver Island and will also be one of the four ﬁnalists for the Provincial award. The Provincial winners of these awards will be announced at the 2015 PGA of BC awards celebration being held at the River Rock Casino Resort on Wednesday October 14th. - Len Doyle, Glacier Greens Golf Club

MILESTONE SCRAMBLE AT CROWN ISLE The ladies of Crown Isle ﬁnished off the season with a Milestone Scramble. There was a lot of laughing & cheering to be heard across the course in the

Regional award winners from Glacier Greens, left: Bill Kelly and Brian Wise early morning sunshine. We ﬁnished with a wonderful lunch celebrating the “milestone” birthdays. The results of the scramble were: 1st Low Gross winners were Dee Horie, Judy Costantino, Karen Armstrong & Gwen Rypien with a 69. 2nd Low Gross winners were Marie Knowles, Judy Pouliot, Shirley Ketter & Sandra Morton with 73. 3rd Low Gross was Valerie Dingwall, Judy Aldcroft, Pat Johnson & Jean Wharton with another 73. KP’s were: Dee Horie on # 4,

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www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.OCTOBER 9, 2015 Caughan) Comox Men’s Club would like to thank the following sponsors who helped make a enjoyable experience for our participants: Thrifty Foods, Black Fin Pub, Scott Fraser (Royal LePage), Mark Vandervoort (Shilo Painting), Bill Wheeldon Construction, Keith Gibson (Investors Group), Rick Siddall (Financial Services), Karl Fawthorpe (Browning . com), Bill Bowles (Comox Paciﬁc Express), Rick McCaughan (Glacier Gutters).

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A Match Play Winner Trish Heyland, Runner Up Sharon Littler

We wrapped up the 2015 Sunnydale Ladies Club golf season on Sunday, October 4th with an 18 Hole alternate shot game followed by our Annual Fall Meeting. We concluded the season with delicious ham and scalloped potato dinner in the Clubhouse. Each of the golf teams was made up with a Lower and Higher Handicap member. Alternate shots were played from tee to hole and at the end of the round the team of Trish Heyland and Patricia Lowe were the Low Gross winners with a score of 97. They

B Match Play Winner Kathie Reid, Runner Up Magge Miller

were closely followed by Lys McCrone and Ann McLeod with 98, Barb Dixson and Sheila Coad with 102 and Kathie Reid and Marjorie Sheldon with 103. There was a tie for Low Net Winner at 73 by the team of Lois Westbrook and Rita Dalby and teammates Laurie Appleyard and Louise Smiley. Darlene Clark and Jenny Lavery shot a 75 while Penny Wagenstein and Chris Annand ﬁnished with 76.5. Captain Lys McCrone re-capped the schedule of successful events and trophy winners and the ﬁnal trophies for Single Match Play were presented to winner Trish Heyland and runner-up Sharon Littler in Match A play and to winner Kathie Reid and runnerup Magge Miller in Match B play. Winners were also declared in the Eclectic (Ringer Board) with a tie to Lois Westbrook and Lucille Campbell who each reduced their starting season score by a whopping 34 strokes. Cheryl Bickle was right behind the winners with a reduction of 33 strokes while Carolyn Walker had the lowest reduced game with a score of 67. At our meeting a new

Ladies Club Executive was elected and Ann McLeod will preside as President for next season. After dinner, goodbyes were exchanged with a promise to see each other at the ﬁrst tee in the spring of 2016. - Vicki Bombini

SUNNYDALE THURSDAY LADIES WRAP Sunnydale Thursday Night Ladies Sept. 24th was our Golf Banquet Night. We had a good attendance, a great meal and lots of games and socializng. We would like to thank our Sponsors for a great year: Annas Hair Salon, Booster Juice, Boston Pizza, Fluids Bar & Grill, Great Canadian Oil Change/Car Wash, Independent Grocer, Investors Group Janet Gee/Locals Restaurant, Investors Group Keith Gibson, Jo Klassen’s Grill, Michaels Off Main, Panago Pizza, Plates Eatery, Pro Shop, Quality Foods - A Step Above, Rhodos Coffee Roasting Co., Royston Roasting Co., Subway, Sunnydale Golf, Union Street Grill, Whistle Stop Pub - Submitted by Mary Lynn Doubinin

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