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Public process starts as school board looks at changes to boundaries, French Immersion and school closure

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff

The much anticipated dates for the public consultation process on the recommendations that came out of the School District 71 (SD71) Comox Valley Long Range Facility Management Report

have finally been set. The BC Ministry Education requires school districts to undertake long range facility planning as part of their regular capital plan development for the next five years. Explained by Craig Sorochan Public Affairs Officer Government Com-

A subcommittee of the Puntledge Parent Advisory Council (PAC) focussed on ‘keeping Puntledge at Puntledge’ has been created. Each morning, they attend their two ‘celebration stations’ set up adjacent the school entrances in effort to gather more signatures for their petition and talk to concerned community members about the proposed closure.

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munications and Public Engagement, the plan provides a district wide framework for key local decisions such as school consolidations and locations for district programs. Following the October 27 School Board meeting in which the nine recommendations were formally disclosed to the public, Trustees ﬁnally committed to a series of consultation processes on four main areas of concern: West Courtenay Boundary and Grade 7 changes, Secondary boundary, French Immersion Dual Track and Puntledge Park transfer to Lake Trail. The dates were officially released late last week to the public, one day after the ﬁrst consultation process was held at Courtenay Elementary regarding Grade 7 changes and boundary realignment. Stated in the Board’s Policy Manual, Regulation 3-2 R1 - Permanent School Closure, “The board recognizes that, in times of declining enrolment and shifting populations, en-

A child’s connection to their school is a predicator of academic success.” KATHERINE TINMOUTH Former Puntledge student

suring the quality of these programs may necessitate the consolidation of facilities. When school closures are contemplated, the consultation process will be full and comprehensive with every reasonable effort made to engage the public in the process.” “The school closure process is a statutory process - we must ensure we comply with the School Act and our Board Policy,” explained Russell Horswill, Secretary Treasurer, SD71. “The outside facilitators have been hired for the French Immersion (Mr. Clyde Wooman) and Lake Trail School (Mr. Bill Village) consultations. The school closure process is being run by senior ad-

ministration.” The proposed closure of Puntledge is expected to save the school district approximately $720,000 but that savings is offset with an estimated onetime expense of between $65,000 to $185,000 necessary to modify Lake Trail School, according to the Long Range Facility Report Summary. Any administrative costs associated with placement of teachers from Puntledge elsewhere throughout the district were not disclosed in the summary. The summary also recommends that consultations should begin as early as November 1 in order to conclude the process by January 31 and adhere to the minimum 60-day consultation period. The consultation time should be increased if the school closure and the resulting boundary and conﬁguration changes are complex, according to the Board policy on school closures. (Continued on page 5)

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SD71 starts public process (Continued from page 4) There is no argument from concerned parents and the public that the Puntledge closure is indeed complex and serious concerns have been raised in the wake of the consultation process. A community of supporters have already signed an online petition on change.org ‘Keep Puntledge at Puntledge. Since the petition started November 9, over 500 signatures have been collected online and at signing stations set up outside the school grounds. Katherine Tinmouth a former Puntledge elementary student and creator of the petition, has yet to enroll her preschool aged children at the school but is actively involved with the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) fighting to preserve the future of education unique to the Puntledge setting. “Ecole Puntledge Park benefits from a unique location. It boasts Morrison Creek (salmon spawning stream), an open level forest perfect for play, numerous nature trails, and a large enclosed field,” expressed Tinmouth in a recent letter addressed

to Sherry Elwood, School Board Superintendent, Board Trustees and to Mike Bernier, Minster of Education. “A child’s connection to their school is a predicator of academic success.” The first in a series of consultation meetings kicked off at Puntledge Tuesday afternoon with the PAC. The consultation process for dual track education, which could see an English track introduced to Ecole Robb Road and French Immersion introduced to Airport School, began Thursday. Courtenay Elementary held its meeting regarding West Courtenay Configuration Nov 12. Arden School held a meeting on Grade 7 Configuration Monday. The Summary Report makes clear all consultation process should conclude by February 2016 to allow the Board to make a final determination at their March meeting, since decisions on the nine recommendations will significantly impact the 2016-17 Annual Operating Budget. Public consultation timelines are set around SD71’s budget process.

School District 71 Consultation Process SECONDARY SCHOOL BOUNDARY CHANGE Week of November 23 - December 4 Conduct face to face meeting at each of the three Valley high schools. The intent of these sessions is twofold: to provide parents, students and interested public with information regarding the changes, and to collect information from parents and the public on their concerns Week of December 7 - 11 SD71 will post to the website all resource material and information and all questions and answers along with any comments that were collected during the consultations. An online feedback form will be established for those wishing to provide additional information or for those individuals who missed the meetings. The feedback form will be active for the ﬁrst two weeks of December. Week of December 14 - 18 Data collected and collated into common themes. Week of January 4 - 15 Tirst draft of the report will be completed and shared through each of

the school’s Parent Advisory Council’s (PAC) as well as with each of the school administrators. Week of January 18 - 22 The ﬁnal report will be submitted to the SD71 Superintendent

WEST COURTENAY - BOUNDARY AND GRADE 7 CHANGE PAC chairs at Arden and Courtenay Elementary were contacted week of November 2 to 6 to arranged to meet and help organize dates for their consultation meetings. Principals will join planning meetings so that they are informed and part of the process. Consultation process will focus questions around the topic of K-7 at the Courtenay elementary schools and be used as a vehicle for gathering questions and concerns from parents. Following these meeting there will be an opportunity for online feedback and survey work. SD71 s will conclude the process he with a meeting with the als PAC chairs and principals prior to submitting the report on the West side conﬁguration.

ﬁnal report submitted to the Board February 23. The Board will consider the report March 15, 2016.

ECOLE PUNTLEDGE PARK MOVE TO LAKE TRAIL Various Consolidation Working Committee Meetings to be held throughout November and December. A report will be submitted to the SD71 Superintendent January 20, 2016 with the

FRENCH IMMERSION DUAL TRACK Milestones for the public consultation process have yet to be disclosed.

Meetings, getting involved Where to Find Public Consultation Information and how to participate in the process: The following dates have been identiﬁed for public consultation meetings over the course of the next few weeks, some of which have already taken place: • Courtenay Elementary - West Courtenay Conratio ﬁguration

Nov 12, 6:30 8:30 p.m. • Arden School - Grade 7 Conﬁguration Nov 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Ecole Robb Road Dual Track French Immersion Nov 19, 6:30 8:30 p.m. • Regular Board Meeting Nov 24, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Continued on page 6)

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BC Hydro to improve warning system in Puntledge River

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

BC Hydro will be upgrading its siren warning systems and water gauges in the Puntledge River. Public safety is a top priority of BC Hydro. It takes the potential safety risks on the Puntledge River system seriously. In achieving this objective, the electric company is forking out $8 million to improve the Puntledge River water gauges and public warning system. Work is expected to start next spring and to be in operation by November 2016. BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson told city council Monday night that an audibility engineering consultant was hired to conduct a study to determine the effective location where siren warning systems should be installed. At present, there are six siren devices located at various areas in

the Puntledge River. “We want the sirens to be more in the river where the risks are, versus further away from

the river as they are now,” said Watson. The current warning devices will be replaced with modern

sirens and control systems that will direct the sound towards where it is needed on the river (Continued on page 7)

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Crown Isle plans residential development near Costco Only three people voice any concerns over zoning amendment application Crown Isle is planning a residential development on a property located in the vicinity of Costco and Galaxy Motors. Silver Land Corp has applied to the City of Courtenay for an Ofﬁcial Community Plan and zoning amendment. It also includes amendments to a property near the corner of Ryan and Anderton Road, as well as removal of the

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New director for MISA The Board of Directors of the Multicultural and Immigrant Services Association (MISA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Brennan as Executive Director. Brennan has been with MISA, known in our communities as the Immigrant Welcome Centre, for over 4 years in a senior management role and recently served as Interim Executive Director.

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Motors are zoned CD-1F and have land use designations of commercial and commercial shopping centres in the OCP. Crown Isle wants them changed to mixed use and rezone them to CD-1A to allow residential developments. The undeveloped lands near Ryan and Anderton Roads are currently zoned CD-1A, a mixed residential zone that is geared for single family, duplex and multi-family dwelling units. Crown Isle wants the zoning amended to commercial. Rick Waldhaus, the real estate developer of Crown Isle, indicated that they’ve made this application to switch land designations from residential to commercial many times in the past. “The idea is to concentrate more dense residential developments around commercial areas,” said Waldhaus, who added there is a need for affordable housing near the college, hospital and commercial amenities. Only two residents and a representative from Costco spoke at the public hearing on Monday. They have a common issue - noise pollution. Shelly Lesperance-Farndon is concerned about the impact of the plan to pave into a walkway the 30-foot green space behind Eldeberry Crescent that would connect Waters Place to Anderton Road. She said it currently serves as a wildlife corridor and with the land developing in the area, it will be the only green space left for wildlife. As well, the trees in the park are the only thing residents have as a noise buffer from Costco. Noise coming from Costco has been an ongoing issue between residents in the area and the big box store. Lesperance-Farndon said nothing has been done to truly address this is-

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We owe you a debt of gratitude for you stand with the residents of Maple Pool for the last ﬁve years one month and four days. The prolonged situation of uncertainty has now ended. The residents of Maple Pool ﬁnally have had lifted from their shoulders the burden of worrying that they would lose the place they call “home”. Thanks to the community for their support, numerous letters that have been written and shared with the readers of “Record”, “Echo” and “The Island Word”. The endless efforts from the group of “Friends of Maple Pool”, the business groups in the valley, and our tireless team of legal counsel. We thank you from bottom of our hearts, what we want to say is beyond words. We know that many of you are curious about the details of this settlement; sometimes “to bury it” is the best answer. The mediator who helped solve the problems is a very wise person; she said that “both sides have to bury whatever insistences you have if really seeking a solution; new ideas may be created when talking”. The message that we’ve received from this intelligent mediator is: let go, move on and bury the past if possible. One of our friends sent an email after she read the statement in the newspaper, saying “it is still unfair”. Nothing is absolutely “right

or wrong”, “fair or unfair”; somehow, fairness depends on specific situational-factors. The city first ordered the eviction of Maple Pool residents on Oct 19, 2010, it has been long enough journey for us, for the residents of Maple Pool, and for the people who tried to help find a solution. How many five year periods do we have in our lifetime? We welcomed the mayor, councillors, city staff and city’s legal counsel to join us in opening our minds, all together, and in finding a suitable solution. Every life counts. With the settlement, all residents of Maple Pool know they no longer have to worry about losing their home and having nowhere to go, we all have been finally relieved of a heavy burden. All the legal costs to both sides will be buried, but no more expenses in legal fees will be incurred, which will benefit all the tax payers of City of Courtenay. We all have learned a lesson, haven’t we? It is time to move on, let go, and be free. A quote to share: “Set your heart on doing right, do it over and over again and you will be filled with joy”. - Zen saying Jin & Dali Lin Maple Pool

WORKING TOGETHER The uncertainty around Maple Pool is now over. This was a priority for me as Mayor and is one the

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major reasons I ran for reelection last November. I am delighted that all concerned parties worked collaboratively over the past few months to resolve the outstanding issues. I want to thank City staff and councillors, Friends of Maple, the Lin Family, and Dawn to Dawn: Action on Homelessness Society. Most importantly, I want to thank the residents at Maple Pool who worked so respectfully and patiently with all the parties to bring forward today’s positive resolution. The residents have demonstrated the power of getting involved to make a positive difference in our community. My hope is that today’s news marks a new and positive beginning for all of the residents at Maple Pool. This process has reminded me that when we work together in a spirit of respect and collaboration we can resolve issues in a manner we can all be proud of. Larry Jangula Mayor of Courtenay

SAVING MONEY Homelessness costs Canadians an estimated $7 billion annually. The costs associated with responding to homelessness include the provision of emergency services such as shelter beds, hospital beds, support services such as soup kitchens, and services such as law enforcement, courts and prisons. Further, the costs

of each homeless person increase with the amount of time they spend on the street: individuals who are homeless over a longer period of time are more likely to experience worsening mental and physical health, addictions, and disabilities, requiring increased care. The expenses related to homelessness are not the same for people living in poverty. In a 2001 study, the BC government discovered it is 33% more expensive to provide health care, criminal justice and social services to a homeless person than to a socially housed unemployed individual. Giving the homeless a place to call home costs less than providing shelters and emergency services. Taking a proactive approach to homelessness includes stopping it from happening in the ﬁrst place, and using a Housing First with necessary Supports approach to house our homeless population. Both of these strategies have been shown to save Canadian cities money in the long run. The Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness 5 Year Plan relies on both of these strategies, and outlines the development of a continuum of housing including supportive and transitional housing beginning in 2016. You can view the proposed plan at www.cvhousing.ca. The last homeless count in the Comox Valley (2008)

indicated there were 250 individuals who were absolutely homeless, with another 3,000 at risk of being homeless. This number has most certainly risen over the past 7 years. In the upcoming Regional District Homelessness Support Services referendum on November 28, we urge you to vote yes so we can actively address the issue of homelessness in our community. For more information on voting in the referendum visit the CVRD website at http://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/EN/main/ departments/legislativeservices/elections/homelessness-supports-servicereferendum.html . Not only will you be doing the right thing, you will also be saving taxpayers’ money. Helen Boyd Leadership Team member Coalition to End Homelessness

SPENDING MONEY As a homeowner who will be asked to support a proposal to give $6-$10 a year extra on my taxes to “resolve” the issue of homelessness on Nov. 28 I will be voting NO. I hope Courtenay’s homeowners will turn this proposal down. The money generated by this addition to our taxes would probably fund salary and costs to administer this initiative with very little actually going into providing a roof much less food for the homeless. Accounting time to administer the money, meet-

ings to determine who and how much would be allocated would adsorb much of the fund. There are many societies and organizations that are established to help homeless people, and I am sure if each of us were to give the Salvation Army an extra six dollars the money would have a more direct route to those that need help, or for that matter we can give to Habitat, the Food Bank, etc. etc.All are actively doing good work. Homelessness is a sad but real part of life in every city in the world. The group called “Coalition to End Homelessness” may be a very dedicated group but sadly ending homelessness is not something that will ever be achieved. Their plea for support for this increase in our taxes is just a way to open a door. Once we vote yes on this initiative there is no going back, we will only be looking at the tax increasing with very little chance of the homeless issue ever being resolved. The approximate budget the tax would generate has been suggested to be $180,000. That is not enough to provide a few beds in a new safe place, much less a home! Think about this issue and do two things. Vote No on Nov 28 and give a donation to the existing charity of your choice. It will be well spent. Karen Whitworth Courtenay

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I WENT TO Island Honda to get winter tires, since I had bought my new vehicle there, and as it turned out their total price with installation was signiﬁcantly less than advertised prices elsewhere. So consider the dealerships as well as the big box and chain stores when shopping, and be aware that your tire pressure sensors can be damaged at a low cost shop. Of course, Island Honda also has friendly staff and their service is punctual - they even washed and vacuumed my car.

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com A HUGE BOUQUET to the clerk who helped my husband when he collapsed at Home Depot and my son for being able to see it was his heart (He has a First Aid certiﬁcate for work and knew the signs). A bouquet to the ambulance crew as they were super and looked after him with great kindness. The E.R. doctors and nurses were simply wonderful. He’s home now and doing ok. Also the nurses and doctor on third ﬂoor were great. Thank you! - Alice and Don. I WANT TO SEND a big bouquet of thanks to Scott Bennett from Vanisle IT Services for the amazing job he did for me. My computer was failing and I could not access my programs. NO BIG DEAL usually, but this was my computer at my store and all my information was on it. I brought it to Scott on Monday night and he called me later at home and told me that I would need a new hard drive and he would need to transfer the old data for me, because I was not able to back anything up any more. Tuesday morning when I arrived

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BOUQUETS to BC Hydro for their Comox Lake water releases and ﬂood prevention efforts as the rain and snow falls. Thanks to their transparent hydrology website it is easy to see that they are responding to weather events. This is the approach that the CVRD needs to demonstrate - transparency to their water customers. Almost all customers complied with stage 3 and CVRD charts showed large reductions, conﬁrming brown lawns saved water, but in the end the water went somewhere else - where?

A HUGE BOUQUET to all those who are voting YES in the referendum, this small tax will go a long way to helping our homeless. So proud to be part of a caring community!

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at his home, he informed me that he had stayed up till 3 am to ﬁx everything and I could take my computer back. He charged me for 2 hours of labour and saved me almost a thousand dollars in the process, plus a lot of gray hairs. Please, and this from a small business

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owner, use your local small businesses, they will most likely always go above and beyond for you. I can only say again if you have problems with your computer, please try Scott at Vanisle IT Services in Comox. DRIVING at a minimum of one-twenty, In the Land of Plenty. This Is just ﬁne, in the Summer time. But when roads are too wet, and drivers forget, It is far too late, When death is the fate. Minster Stone, On this - you are alone. WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND a bouquet of poppies to the kind gentleman who was wearing a “lest we forget” ball cap on Tuesday, November 10th. We were shopping at John’s in the Comox Mall and he presented our grandson with a lovely brown teddy bear. The handsome bear has been named “Mr Brown” and is much loved. Thanks for your thoughtfulness. BOUQUETS to those who have pressured Courtenay Council and Administration to settle the Maple Pool issue fairly, through mediation. Hopeful that elected representatives, CAO’s of local government will see the beneﬁts of this process, going forward. A sensible approach and solution that should have happened years ago. BOUQUETS to BC Hydro for releasing 40 m3/sec-

ond from Comox Lake as a flood protection measure, anticipating big rains. Releasing enough water for 250,000 green lawn customers in the Comox Valley. It seems that stage 3 did not save any water and was only necessary because the CVRD did not upgrade water storage for firefighting, while adding Royston customers and soon Sandwick. Will stage 3 and brown lawns be the future for the Comox Valley - or maybe stage 4? I WOULD LIKE TO THANK Jackie, the flag lady who was so helpful to me when I fell in front of The Service Canada building on Wednesday November 4th. Your kind and caring attitude meant a great deal to me. It turned out I was very lucky as the only thing I broke was my right pinky finger. So other than a funny looking face and sore hand I came out of it all ok. Thank you again. Caring people like you make the world a better place.

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with no lights or reﬂectors when the light is poor and at night. And a suggestion to the RCMP - how about a blitz once in awhile to pull in all the bikers who don’t wear helmets. THE TOTEM RIDERS would like to send HUGE bunches of roses out to all those who made the Halloween Howler a great event. We would like to thank the Comox Legion, Machine Gun Kelly, Home & Patio, Walker 24, Hot Chocolates, Black Fin Pub, Courtenay Car Center, Lynn and Dave Norton, Evie Van Haga, Ruth Edward, Paddy Oblenis, and all the Totems and supporters that gave of their time and great effort. Without all your donations and hard work, the fundraiser for the Children’s ward at St Joe’s Hospital would not have been such a wonderful success.

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK the couple at White Spot on Nov 12 morning who paid for breakfast for 4 nurses who had just ﬁnished their night shift. It was a very nice surprise and much appreciated. ROSES ARE RED, violets are blue...this road is breaking up and I don’t know what to do - on the road from 5th St to Condensory Bridge. BOUQUET - We walked the super path from Oyster river to Salmon Point Pub for lunch. When he heard we were short of time for an appointment Jim from the pub was kind enough to drive my husband back to collect our car at the other end. Talk about wonderful service. Kudos to him. A BEEF to bikers who wear dark clothe and bike

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TO THE SELF-CENTRED Nincompoop who left his white van in front of the only safe disembarking spot at the Berwick, making it impossible for another handicapped resident to return to her home. When you ﬁnd yourself lamenting that the younger generation has an entitlement phi-

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THE CVRD SOUTH SEWER select project is plowing ahead, minus Cumberland, and soon, no doubt, minus Union Bay and Royston when the costs ﬁnally surface. Kensington, apparently, does not have cash to grind stumps, let alone fund their share off this project. What is ap-parent, is the urgent need for a Comox Valley solution utilizing Courtenay and Comox Big Pipes and the CVRD Brent Road sewage treatment plant and Cape Lazo Outfall. This is the AFFORDABLE solution that will defer tens of $millions until future growth requires another $50 million plant or Brent Road expansion, and “save” Baynes Sound. Seems that Aquaculture is thriving and growing in Baynes sound with advocates pushing for a sea cucumber and goueduck industry - so what’s the rush? Union Bay and Royston residents should make their intentions clear on funding the very expensive South Sewer Select option, before more money and resources are wasted.

THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com I AM VERY CONCERNED about this CVRD homeless referendum. It seems to me that they are saying “give us your money and at some point in time we will tell you what you bought, trust us you will like it.” If it was being sponsored by anyone else but a government body I think it would be called a scam and this does not take into consideration how expensive CVRD decisions can be if one remembers their purchase of the Courtenay homeless shelter property. Obviously Comox council recognized it for what it is and basically said “no thank you”. They have set up a mechanism to collect the funding and when they are shown what they are buying into they will decide if we want to participate. Unfortunately it seems that Courtenay council has decided to drink the cool aid one more time and are willing to commit their taxpayers to buying this pig in a poke. But fear not, there

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the age of majority,” says John McDonald, a former school teacher and school trustee now living in Duncan. The initiative would recognize the anniversary of the United Nations’ adoption of Declaration of the Rights of the Child and raise awareness of the important, comprehensive document, creating potentially far-reaching effects. “If kids knew what their rights are and what

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they’re not, it would be a better world. They would understand democracy,” he said. The initiative’s roots date back to 1924, and the Geneva Declaration on the Rights of the Child, followed by the 1959 Declaration of the Rights of the child adopted by the United Nations. Fast-forward to Nov. 20, 1989, and the Declaration of the Rights of the child was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations and ratiﬁed in Canada several years later. McDonald broadly categorizes the Rights of the

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Essential to the initiative is introducing democracy at a young age as a way of raising democratically minded adults. “You can’t raise minors with no say into their lives,” McDonald says. “We can’t raise our kids in an undemocratic household and school system then send them out on their own and say, ‘Now you need to live in a democracy,’” McDonald argues, suggesting that if children are going to learn about democracy, it needs to begin when they’re young. People - including children - have a strong tendency to do and be what is expected of them, he says. “Therefore the greatest danger to our society is the concept that young people are irresponsible, stupid, cannot think and are incapable of building the future that the present adults must live in. Well, you better have faith in our offspring for it is their world that we (adults) will have to live in,” he says, adding,”adults have not given us much to boast about in human development. Is it time to include children in future planning. Make Nov. 20 the Rights of the Child Day.”

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Service club asks city to pave Rotary Trail

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

Courtenay Rotary Club has requested the City of Courtenay to pave the trail they have built to encourage more cyclists and pedestrians to use it. President Robert Wolfe stated in his letter to the city that the Rotary

Trail would provide the best and safest route north to south of the city. The Rotary Club believes paving the trail would be considerably less costly than building bike lanes on busy streets. As well, the club wants to see dedicated bike lanes established up 29th Street, 26th Street and 17th Street to connect cycling

Water Main Flushing City of Courtenay Public Works will be ȵushing water mains starting Tuesday, November 17 and continuing for two weeks. Water main ȵushing will occur between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays, in a number of areas in East and West Courtenay. Flushing will begin in West Courtenay at the following locations: •

Arden Rd. from Lake Trail Rd. to 1st St. including 2200–2380 Embleton Cr.

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routes from certain east/west streets to a new and enhanced Rotary Trail. Wolfe said with the upgrades being done on the century-old Courtenay Train Station, it could become the centrepiece along the Rotary Trail and will encourage people to bike and walk on a safe and secure course. “We strongly believe that the Courtenay Rotary Trail will be the starting point of the north end of the trail that will ultimately connect all Vancouver Island communities along the Island Rail Corridor from Courtenay to Victoria,” said Wolfe. Councillor Rebecca Lennox liked the Courtenay to Victoria connection. “That would just be the dream,” she said. Councillor Doug Hillian wants to look at how much it would cost to pave the trails. CAO Dave Allen said the city has a goal of delivering an effective transportation network and creation of a biking network is an important component of it. He said council can further deliberate on this when they begin budget discussions next month. Mayor Larry Jangula calls the Rotary recommendation “an excellent idea.” “One of the fall backs of the current trail is

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that in some areas the trail is hard and in some areas it is softer, which is a little bit difficult for young riders to ride on and for moms pushing strollers,” said Jangula. “If we’re going to put money into bike infrastructure why wouldn’t we pave sections of this or pave them all eventually and make it better, easier and safer for everyone. It makes so much sense.”

For maps of all locations, go to www.courtenay.ca Motorists are asked to slow down and use caution when approaching ȵushing crews. Commuters may experience traɝc delays in the work zones, with single lane traɝc and intermittent road closures between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the days of ȵushing. While ȵushing will occur over a large area during this time period, water to individual properties should only be a΍ected for a short period of time, typically between 30 to 60 minutes. Residents may notice a slight drop in water pressure accompanied by some turbidity (discoloured water). It is suggested that laundry and dishwashing be done between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays or at anytime on the weekends, since work will not be performed on the water mains during these time periods. Properties with ȴltration systems should be aware of the potential for turbid water. If you notice discolored water after the hours of operation, please run your cold water taps for a period of 20 minutes to clear up any sediment. If the water does not clear in 60 minutes or you require more information regarding this project, please call the City of Courtenay Public Works Department at 250-338-1525, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or our emergency after hours number at 250-334-2947.

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Community Partnership: Delaney Relocation and Home Support Services Inc are pleased to form a Community Partnership with the Comox Valley Hospice Society and their Seniors Support Program- “ So much stuff ” In Home Estate Sales. Delaney Relocation Service will oversee the whole aspect of your move, from working with floor plans of the new home to make sure everything that you want to take will fit, provide professional packing, arranging for the moving truck, supervise the loading/unloading, furniture placement, unpack, full set up and have you all moved in and set by suppertime on moving day. The hardest part of any downsizing is letting go of all the many items that will not fit in to the new home, the so many treasures and so many memories. Just imagine if there was a way to help you feel good about letting go of all that stuff !! Well now there is!!, the Comox Valley Hospice Society and “So Much Stuff ” will do in home estate sales! You can donate everything to the Comox Valley Hospice Society and receive a Tax receipt for the full value of the money received, or work on a 50% basis after costs of the set up. At the end of the sale anything left would be removed and the

house left clean. This is a win, win situation, you receive a charitable tax receipt and the knowledge of knowing that your donation made such a huge difference in life of a Comox Valley family. And the Hospice Society is able to support people who are living with dying, grieving and caregiving now and in the future. The Comox Valley Hospice Society as many of us know, provides a much needed compassionate hospice care for individuals and their loved ones during a very difficult time in their lives. Most of us know of Hospice and that it is “there” if we are not on the receiving end of that compassionate care it is often hard to truly understand what a positive difference hospice can have on the lives of those in need of compassionate support. Caring for a loved one who is so very ill may have a huge impact on family life. With the newly opened residential hospice house with 4 private rooms, the home visits and hospital visits there is a continuing need for funds as people needing this care continues to grow. If you would like more information on Hospice, please call Senior Services Under One Roof, 250 339 1188, or call the Comox Valley Hospice Society at 250 339 5533

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Alzheimer’s disease has no cure, and its progression cannot be radically slowed. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s, and around 5 million people in the country currently have the disease. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are continuing to work on both drug and nondrug treatments to combat both cognitive and behavioral symptoms. According to information from the 2015 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, there is reason for optimism regarding Alzheimer’s treatments. Researchers now have a better understanding of how the brain changes with Alzheimer’s and can ﬁne tune medications to react with certain areas of the brain responsible for certain symptoms.

For example, drug companies Eli Lilly and Biogen have been testing drugs that block beta amyloid, a protein that can cause toxic brain plaques in people, which are often associated with progressive brain disease. Another abnormality associated with Alzheimer’s is caused when a protein called tau twists into microscopic tangles, says the Mayo Clinic. Tangles collapse vital brain cell transport systems. Researchers are looking into medicines that may prevent tau from forming tangles. In addition, researchers continue to look at anti-inﬂammatory drugs to help delay the progress of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as how other conditions and diseases, including high blood pressure or diabetes, may impact the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

TIPS FOR GRANDPARENTS HELPING TO RAISE CHILDREN As retirement age approaches, many older adults envision themselves downsizing and moving to a quaint community to enjoy their golden years in as relaxing a fashion as possible. However, for a growing number of seniors, their retirement years are being spent helping to raise grandchildren. United States Census data from 2010 indicates 4.9 million American children are being raised solely by their grandparents. CanGrads, a National Kinship Support organization, says approximately 62,500 children are being raised by grandparents and other family in Canada. Many grandparents provide part-time care when their older children have to move back home with their families, as roughly 13 million children are now living in homes with their grandparents. Although being raised by grandparents may not be the ideal situation for all parties involved, such situations are a necessity for many families. Seniors who are once again thrown into the caregiver arena may need a crash course in childcare or a few pointers on parenting in the modern age. • Get the right equipment. Children certainly require a lot of gear, more than grandparents likely used when raising their own children. Certain safety requirements are in place to safeguard young children, and that often means investing in new cribs, car seats, high chairs, and other items. Grandparents should resist the temptation to use old items they may have kept in storage, as such items may no longer be safe and could put grandchildren at risk for injury. • Gather important documents. Grandparents should keep pertinent documents in one easily accessible place in their homes should an emergency arise. These include birth certiﬁcates, health immunization records, death certiﬁcates (if the child’s parents are deceased), dental records, school papers, citizenship papers, and proof of income and assets. • Speak with an attorney. Lawyers can help grandparents wade through

legal arrangements, such as filing for custody, guardianship or adoption. Options vary depending on where petitioners live, but lawyers can provide peace of mind to grandparents concerned about their grandkids’ futures. • Investigate financial assistance. Seniors may not earn the income they once did and may be on assistance programs or living off of retirement savings. Grandparents who find themselves caring for a child may be eligible for financial assistance. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a joint federal and state program that can provide need-based financial assistance. The AARP or the organization GrandFamilies may be able to put grandparents in touch with financial advisors in their areas. • Contact schools and daycare centers. School-aged children will need to be enrolled in school. Grandparents should contact the department of education where they live to learn about local school systems, especially when grandkids are moving in with their grandparents. Some grandparents can qualify for free or low-cost daycare, and such programs can be discussed with local Social Services offices. Enrollment in school or daycare can provide grandparents with much-needed free time during the day. • Find emotional support. Taking care of grandchildren is a full-time job. At times, grandparents may feel stressed or out of sorts. Having a strong support system available can help grandparents work through the peaks and valleys of this new and unexpected stage in life. Church- or community center-based counseling services may be available. Grandparents also can check with their healthcare providers to determine if counseling or therapy sessions are covered under their plans. Caring for grandchildren is a lifechanging event. Although it can be fulfilling, it also requires a lot of energy and commitment. But grandparents needn’t go it alone, as there are numerous resources available to seniors who suddenly find themselves caring for their grandchildren.

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HELP FOR HORMONES Dr. Deidre Macdonald, ND

Optimizing hormones can significantly contribute to a woman’s health and wellbeing. Hormone therapy is a complex and contentious issue, with many women left confused about how to balance the benefits and risks of taking hormones. There are many treatment options available to balance female hormones, ranging from lifestyle interventions, natural medicines and pharmaceutical medicines. Let’s take a look at some safe and effective strategies for balancing hormones while taking into consideration one’s long term health.

It is important to help the body balance its own hormones by creating a favourable environment for the hormones to function optimally. Good nutrition, exercise and stress management really do make a difference when it comes to hormone health. If your hormones are on a roller-coaster, it may be time to take stock of your lifestyle and ask yourself if it is conducive to good hormonal health. We know that the ovaries make estrogen, but did you know that the adrenal glands make 40% of your

pre-menopausal estrogen and a higher percentage post-menopausally? The adrenal glands also make stress hormones, so if your adrenals glands are coping with a high amount of stress, the female hormones will become imbalanced, especially around menopause. Therefore, stress management and natural medicines that fortify the adrenal glands are an integral part of a holistic treatment plan. The liver and colon also play a role in the elimination of estrogen. When the liver and colon are not detoxifying optimally, estrogen metabolites can build up, creating a syndrome known as estrogen dominance. Common symptoms of estrogen dominance are PMS, breast tenderness, migraine headaches, menstrual disturbances, fibroids, ovarian cysts, sleeplessness, anxiety and gallbladder problems. Natural medicines such as milk thistle, flax seeds and probiotics can help create an environment where the body can eliminate estrogen. Cabbage family vegetables also promote estrogen metabolism in the liver. One well studied herb for balancing both teen and pre-menopausal hormone issues is called Vitex agnus castus. It increases the ovaries’ output of

progesterone and increases a happy chemical in the brain called dopamine. Herbal medicines have been studied for use for menopausal hot flashes and nights sweats. There are safe and very effective herbal medicines for these annoying issues. There are times when women can benefit from taking estrogen and progesterone. Each situation needs to be carefully evaluated, but the general principle that naturopathic physicians follow is that we should use the lowest dosage of hormones, in the safest form, for the shortest period of time possible. Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are chemically identical to those made in the body. Since pharmaceutical companies traditionally couldn’t patent naturally occurring chemicals, they preferred to use horse urine estrogen (Premarin) and a chemical cousin of progesterone called progestin (Provera). These were the medicines researched in the large Women’s Health Initiative study that showed that after five years of use there is a slight increase in breast cancer and an increased risk of blood clots causing strokes. There are safer forms of estrogen than daily oral doses of these non-human hormones.

I feel quite comfortable prescribing bio-identical estrogen topically as a treatment for vaginal dryness associated with menopause. I also use it for women who are currently on Premarin or estradiol preparations and want to wean onto a safer form of estrogen. According to UBC researcher and professor, Dr. Jerilynne Prior, bio-identical progesterone can be a good alternative for women suffering from menopausal hot flashes, anxiety, sleep issues and more. Even without using estrogen many women find effective relief from progesterone.

There are many options available for safely and effectively balancing women’s hormones. Each woman is unique. In my opinion, the ideal plan follows the principle of lifestyle first, natural medicines second, and the safest pharmaceuticals last.

Dr. Deidre Macdonald has been practicing naturopathic medicine in downtown Courtenay for 19 years and has a special interest in women’s health concerns. For more information contact her naturopathic medical office at 250 897-0235 to schedule a consultation.

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NUTRITION FOR AGEING EYES By Debbie Bowman, RHN On-Staff Nutritionist for Edible Island Whole Foods Market

As we age we oftentimes ﬁnd that our eyesight is not as sharp as it used to be. Though a certain degree of sight loss is unavoidable as we get older, it is possible to protect our eyesight from more serious eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Speciﬁcally, what you choose to eat each day not only affects your overall health but it also affects the health of your eyes. In fact, eating a healthy diet is one of the most important things you can do to protect your eyesight as you age.

Here is a list of key nutrients that protect your vision and the foods where they can be found:

Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Astaxanthin are three eye friendly antioxidants linked to a decreased risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. All three are plant pigments called carotenoids which protect the retina from oxidative damage caused by ultraviolet light. When you eat foods such as kale, spinach, collard greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, orange peppers, sweet corn, avocados, salmon and shellﬁsh you are feeding your eyes healthy portions of these three substances that act like internal sunglasses for your retinas - re-

ducing oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin C - Scientiﬁc evidence suggest that eating ample amounts of vitamin C rich foods reduces the risk of developing cataracts by 70%. Vitamin C helps the body to form collagen, which is found in the cornea. It also helps to protect the delicate capillaries of the retina. Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, kiwi fruit, berries, red peppers, strawberries and broccoli are all rich in vitamin C.

Zinc is an essential trace mineral and is found in large concentrations in the eye. Zinc plays a vital role in bringing vitamin A from the liver to the retina in order to produce melanin, a protective pigment of the eyes. Foods high in zinc are whole grains, legumes, oysters, sunﬂower seeds, sesame seeds, cocoa powder, peanuts, meat, poultry, ﬁsh, and dairy products.

Vitamin A - When you eat foods rich in beta-carotene, your body converts it to vitamin A, which then turns to retinol. Foods rich in beta carotenes are carrots, squash, kale, spinach, egg yolks and dairy products.

Eating a healthy, well balanced diet incorporating these foods will go a long ways to reduce your chances of developing eye problems as you age.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects the eye from retinal damage and cataracts. Almonds, walnuts and sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E, as are eggs, avocados, asparagus, sweet potatoes and whole grains. Selenium is another antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals that can damage your eyesight. Many foods contain selenium, such as fish, shellfish, eggs, mushrooms and onions. Brazil nuts, however, are the best source of selenium. Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids provide structural support to the cell membranes of the eye and protect retinal function. Increasing your intake of fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel, or vegetarian sources of omega 3 such as chia, hemp or flax seeds, help to protect your eyes against cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

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As individuals age, various circumstances have to be reassessed. A current living situation may not be meeting the needs of a senior who may be having difficulty caring properly for himself or herself. Families often consider senior residences to provide welcoming and safe environments for their loved ones during the golden years of their lives. These facilities may range from independent living homes with minimal care offered to nursing homes that provide more intensive care when needed. Somewhere in the middle lies assisted living homes, which blend the independence of personal residences with other amenities, such as the housekeeping, medication reminders or meal services. Assisted living can be a viable option when a person can no longer live alone, but such facilities come with a price. According to a Market Survey of Long-Term Care Costs conducted by MetLife, the national average for assisted living base rates was $3,550 per month in 2012. In the 2015 Cost of Care Survey conducted by Genworth Financial, the assisted living, national-median monthly rate was now $3,600 — and it’s only expected to grow. Affording these homes and apartments can be challenging for those with ﬁxed incomes, but there

are some strategies that can help. The payment method that serves you best will depend on your unique circumstances, but there are options available. • Long-term care insurance: Longterm care insurance is specialized insurance that is paid into and may cover the cost of assisted living facilities and other medical care, depending on the policy. The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance says that only roughly 3 percent of Americans have this type of insurance, but it is something to consider during working years. • Personal savings: Some people have the means to pay for assisted living with their own savings and retirement nest eggs. However, it’s easy for savings to become depleted when facing a $40,000+ per year bill. • Life insurance: A ﬁnancial advisor may advocate to pay for assisted living with a life insurance policy. Some companies enable you to cash out for “accelerated” or “living” beneﬁts, which usually is a buy-back of the policy for 50 to 75 percent of the face value. Other third parties may purchase the policy for a settlement of a lump sum, again roughly 50 to 75 percent of the policy’s face value, according to Caring.com, an online source for sup-

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you do not need laundry or shopping services, and family members can fill in the gaps, reducing your bill. • Veteran’s benefits: Many veterans are eligible for care benefits that can offset the cost of assisted living care. • Rooms: Opting for a smaller room or sharing a space can keep costs down as well. See if shared rooms are a possibility. Assisted living is a necessity for thousands of people. Explore the ways to finance this purchase.

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Understanding life insurance

Life insurance is a product few people want to think about. That’s perfectly understandable, as life insurance forces men and women to consider their own mortality. But life insurance is not something adults should avoid, especially if they have dependents. Many people should consider life insurance when estate planning so they can provide security for their loved ones. But life insurance is a purchase unlike any other, and people may be confused or intimidated when attempting to purchase life insurance policies.

Deciding if you need coverage While life insurance seems like the kind of thing every person should have, that’s not necessarily the case. For example, single men and women with no dependents and no tax or debt concerns generally do not need life insurance. If you are single but have tax issues or a considerable amount of debt, then a

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Mark the Gold Guy (Mark Dalziel) at Comox Valley Pawnbrokers to have their parents by their side,” he says, “That is what home means to them.” For almost 20 years

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My wife and I subscribed to the Nanaimo Daily News for a few years some time ago. We stopped subscribing due the fact the paper (in it’s previous format) was cumbersome to read, and to be honest, the journalists were not that great. Now that it is in a Tab format it is much easier to read and the stories are well placed in proper sections. I even enjoy reading the advertisements as again they are colourful and easy to find. We also like reading the sports section – especially Marc Weber’s soccer column. Now the paper is filled with national, international stories plus good local coverage. I knew once I saw the Tab format that I would be back as a subscriber. Keep up the good work! – Ted Simpson

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Prestige Video Transfer celebrates 10 year anniversary

“Preserve Your Cherished Lifetime Memories” has been the motto of Prestige Video Transfer, and the motto that has fuelled their excellent customer service for 10+ years on Vancouver Island. As residents of the Comox Valley for the past eight years, Larrie and Margaret have helped thousands of families convert old media such as 8mm/super 8mm ﬁlms, video tapes of all descriptions, slides and photos to a modern format where the younger generation can view their family history, and older family members can enjoy their past memories of family, friends and adventures. As one of their customers recently remarked “Lovingly hand-restored for us”. All projects are processed locally, so customers are ensured that their ‘precious memories’ will not be ‘lost in shipping’. They can always do those “rush” jobs that no one can foresee, such as special celebrations, unexpected visitors and other ‘last minute’ events. They provide videography of business presentations or oth-

er activities(sporting or school events, retirements, award presentations), and they work with other businesses to provide specialized services such as live-streaming of community events.. Larrie and Margaret have been members of several business groups, through Prestige Video Transfer since 2007: CV Small Business Assoc, CV Business Network, Women’s Business Network and Chamber of Commerce. Prestige Video was awarded the CVSBA Business of the Year Award in 2012. Both have served on the boards of most of these business groups, and Margaret is currently on the Board of Directors at Glacier View Lodge. As part of their contributions to the local community, if you bring a copy of this ad along with your project, they will make a donation of 10% of your invoice to the Glacier View Lodge Society fundraising. To make an appointment, or for more information, contact them at prestigevideotransfer@shaw.ca.

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(Continued from page 21) – Driftwood Mall Christmas Tree Display, Courtenay – Driftwood Dental, Cliffe Ave., Courtenay – BCAA, Cliffe Ave., Courtenay – First Insurance, 8th Street, Courtenay – Edible Island, 6th Street, Courtenay – F.D. Interiors, 5th Street, Courtenay – Blush Salon, 5th Street, Courtenay – Driftwood Dental, Cliffe Ave., Courtenay – Coastal Community Credit Union (all branches), 4th Street, Ryan Rd., Comox Ave. – Harbourview Dental, Comox Ave., Comox – Comox Recreation Centre, Noel Ave., Comox – Arizona Gift Gallery, Comox Mall – 40 Knots Winery, Anderton Rd., Comox – Seeds Market, Dunsmuir at 3rd Street, Cumberland – First Credit Union, Dunsmuir Rd., Cumberland – Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire at the Florence Filberg Centre Nov 13-15 – Christmas at the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park Craft Fair Nov 28-29 For more information visit www.yanacomoxvalley.com

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Police Blotter Comox Valley responded to the following incidents between Nov. 10 and 16: ■ On November 12th police were called to a single vehicle collision on Highway 19 at the Dove Creek road. The vehicle driver stated that they had hydroplaned and hit a guard rail. The motoring public are reminded that with the onset of in climate weather the roadways become water covered and your chances of hydroplaning increase so slow down. (2015-14738) ■ On the afternoon of November 12th police entered into an impaired driving investigation on the 2400 block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. Information led police to the driver of a Green colored pickup truck. The driver was taken for a Breathalyzer test which was failed. The driver was also found to be a prohibited driver at the time. The man is now facing impaired driving and driving while prohibited. (2015 – 14749) ■ On the evening of November 13th police received information of a possibly impaired driver north bound on Comox road. The car was intercepted and the female driver was found to have been consuming alcohol. The female stated that

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she was on her way to pick her child up. The investigation revealed that the driver was over the legal limit for driving and was given a 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and had her vehicle towed and impounded for 30 days. (2015-14796) ■ Police observed and stopped a vehicle they suspected of impaired driving during the early morning hours of November 14th. The vehicle was stopped and driver was found to have been consuming alcohol. Tests were performed and the driver was found to be over the legal limit. The driver received an Immediate Roadside Prohibition for 90 days and had his vehicle towed and impounded for 30 days. (2015-14831) ■ On the morning of November 15th police were called to a report of a break, enter and theft at the Tweakers Computer store located at 535 Cliffe avenue in Courtenay. Culprits smashed a window and stole computer equipment once they got inside the business. (2015-14880) ■ On the afternoon of November 16th the Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle from in front of a residence located on the 2000 block

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dy colored Mazda pickup with a canopy, BC plate JH6871. (2015-14955)

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Wilma Dean (nee Stamper) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Wilma Dean (nee Stamper) on October 24, 2015.

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Wilma was born in Saskatoon. She, with her parents and sister, moved to Burnaby in 1941. There she met Andy, the love of her life, in 1945. They celebrated 65 years of marriage on January 23, 2015. When Andy retired in 1990, they moved to Galiano Island where together they enjoyed golfing and spending time with their visiting children and grandchildren. In 1998 they moved to Comox to be closer to where two of their sons had settled. Wilma is survived by her husband Andy; 3 sons Vernon (Brenda), Terry (Shirley) and Brad (Vicki), grandchildren Lauren, Jaclyn, Nicole, Cameron, Amanda, Lauren, Rob (Lori) and Alexis, sister Esther Donnelly (Ernie) and many nieces and nephews. As well as her little companion Cody. Mom was always there for us when we needed guidance and support. We will all miss her very much and she will remain in our hearts forever. We love you Mom. A private family gathering was held in her honour.

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Dora Ellis (nee Wierelychuk) Dora Ellis (nee Wierelychuk) was born at her family home in Woking, Alberta on July 14,1934. After she graduated from Spirit River High School she went to work in Edmonton. She saw an opportunity to improve her life by joining the air force in 1956. Fortunately she convinced her younger brother Alex to join up too. She was trained as a dental assistant. Her commitment to the air force gave her opportunity to travel to Europe then back to Canada where she and her husband Bruce were stationed in various locals ďŹ nally ďŹ nding their permanent home in Courtenay. Upon leaving the service Dora worked in the public sector as a dental assistant and her free time was spent teaching yoga. She was proud of her abilities to be active and healthy. Doraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband Bruce enjoyed competitive sports which resulted in Dora taking up biking. He was a great coach. From the many years of biking Dora met many people who became her â&#x20AC;&#x153;buddiesâ&#x20AC;? and received enough medals to weigh an entire wall down. Dora enjoyed people. Her friends were numerous including both men and women. When Bruce passed away Dora became very independent taking up more biking adventures in various countries including Cuba and more trips to various hot spots like Hawaii, Mexico and Southern Asia as well as the Panama. In her travels she met up with a colleague from the forces, Bob Neale. Together they travelled, biked, danced and partied while they enjoyed each others company. Dora enjoyed a full and happy life pursuing her passions until her bout with cancer stopped her adventures. Dora died peacefully on November 15, 2015 in her home with her family at her bedside at the age of 81. Dora was one of 5 children. She was predeceased by her parents Nicholas and Fedora Wiereleychuk, her sister Tina, her brother in law Mike, her brother Mike , nephew Danny Deley and her husband Bruce. She leaves behind her sister Olga, her brother Alex, nieces Edie, Donna, Shelly, Judy and nephew Larry as well as numerous grandnieces and nephews and her very close friend Bob Neale. There will be a Celebration of Life 2-4 pm Friday, November 27th at Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral home.

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Retired Master Corporal Jack Fleury, deceased on November 7, 2015. He is survived by wife Betty of 64 years and daughters Barbara (Maynard) Atkinson, Donna (Brent) Rogers and son Brian (Patty) Fleury. Also 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Grandpa Jack you will be greatly missed by the family. Love will be forever. Private cremation arrangements.

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Mabel C. Glennie It is with great sadness we announce Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing on Nov. 10, 2015 at the Cumberland Lodge at the age of 87. She is survived by her husband of 67 years Jim, sister Babs in Victoria, son Bob, daughter Linda (Brian), grandson Ryan (Linda), granddaughter Lisa (Kevin), great granddaughter Kenzie and sonin-law Carr (Susan). Mom loved camping out at Bates Beach, being the head cheerleader for the Rebels Slow Pitch team and most of all family and friends. We cannot thank the staff at Cumberland Lodge enough for all their compassion, care and understanding. You are all amazing! There will be no service by request. A celebration of Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will happen in the near future. Thank you to Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mt. Washington Funeral Home for taking us by the hand through an emotional time. No ďŹ&#x201A;owers by request. Donations can be made to the BC Cancer Society.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 1939 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOVEMBER 14, 2015 Don Carey passed away November 14th at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. He was surrounded by the love of his family and will be sadly missed by his wife Bunnie, sons Paul (Marianne), John (Cory), and daughter Linda (Rob). He will also be deeply missed by his close family as well as his large and loving extended family. Don was born in Victoria, BC in 1939. He and his young family moved to the Comox Valley in 1965 where Don began his career as a teacher. He touched the lives of many students and great friends over the years. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 1:00pm at Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home. Please join us in remembering Don by visiting our memorial at www.piercysmtwashingtonfuneral.com

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Frederick Slater. After a brief battle with a complication of his lymphoma, Tom passed away in the early hours of November 5, 2015 at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria surrounded by love with his family by his side. Tom was predeceased by his granddaughter Sophie, father Thomas Sr., mother Joyce, fathers-in-law Ted Mangles, Bill Wylie and mother-in-law Rose Mangles/Wylie. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Kathy, son John, daughter Tricia (Shane) Rush, grandchildren Paige, Jackson, Lucas and Sonny, sister Susan (Rod) Slater/Pearson, sisters-in-law Valerie (George) Noble, Shelley (Bill) MerriďŹ eld, brothers-in-law John (Cheryl) Mangles, Wayne (Melinda) Mangles, Mike (Jeanne) Trullinger, several nieces and nephews, cousins as well as a large extended family. Tom was born in Vancouver on May 5, 1953 and was raised in Richmond until the age of 16 when his family relocated to the Comox Valley to run their dairy farm. He attended high school at G.P Vanier Senior Secondary and following that he helped run the family farm. At the age of 22 he began his trucking career which included transport, logging and dairy. Through this career he travelled throughout the province, Alberta, Yukon and most of the states west of the Mississippi. He joined the Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department in 1991 where he climbed the ranks to his eventual promotion to Captain in 2009. He served proudly in the Honor Guard and was a member of the BC Training OfďŹ cers Association. Tom dedicated a large part of his life to serving the community and was honored to be able to do so. Tom had a vast variety of interests including his stock car days, Lacrosse, participating in the Fire Fighter Challenges and World Police & Fire Games not to mention being a ten time Ironman ďŹ nisher. Some of his happiest times in the last few years was cruising the open roads with Kathy on his FireďŹ ghter Special Harley Davidson. Tom will be remembered for his sense of humor, integrity, hard work ethic, and quiet leadership. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin and a great friend to all that had the privilege of knowing him. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends and will forever be in our hearts. May you be resting comfortably with a rum & coke in your hand watching the Leafs win in your honor. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society for Lymphoma Research, The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Foundation and to Y.A.N.A. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the Air Ambulance crew and the doctors and nurses at St. Joseph Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital I.C.U. for their excellent care and compassion. Memorial Service to be held on December 13, 2015 at 11 am at The Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay.

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■ The city is lighting up its Christmas tree tonight, at the corner of Fifth and England. There’s a nice tree there now, but initial efforts fell rather short, resulting in the city ending up with a Charlie Brown tree. That tree apparently died of humiliation. It had been the replacement plan for lighting up a large living tree at the Sid Williams Theatre. And that tree had been a stop-gap measure to replace the usual Christmas evergreen that used to be installed … right in the middle of Fifth Street in the vicinity of McConochie’s Furniture. Yes, every year the city went out looking for a large Christmas tree to chop down and place in a special receptacle in the pavement. Santa Sid (Williams) would arrive on a ﬁre truck to light the tree, and then visit with the boys and girls afterwards to hear their Christmas wishes. This was before the inland island highway and the accompanying bypass was built, though, so transport trucks used to have to come right down Fifth Street because they couldn’t make the sharp turn at Fifth and Cliffe. One year, a large truck snagged a string of Christmas lights on the city tree and merrily decked out Fifth Street with them. Then, one year - and the last of the tradition - the city chopped down the wrong tree. And were successfully sued for about a thousand bucks by the tree’s absentee owners. The tree had been posing a visibility problem, and well, since it was on a vacant lot, who would know eh?

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Instituting a culture of change wins prestigious recognition for hospital staffer BY MARY LEE Echo Staff The accolades for achieving Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada just keep coming. In 2014, St Joseph’s General Hospital attained the prestigious ranking as a result of a successful on-site survey conducted on the hospital in October 2013, the year of the hospital’s centennial celebration. The Accreditation Canada survey process conducted every three (now four) years is an independent, external review to assess the care and service provided to the community measured against national standards. Going above and beyond the national standard is at the discretion of the hospital and St Joseph’s took it upon themselves to reach for the gold seal of approval within six months following the week-long site survey to achieve the Exemplary rating.

Leesa Lyster (front left), Director of Quality & Risk Management, surrounds her self with a team of top-notch middle managers and staff who fulfill a consulting role in maintaining the high standard of excellence in patient care and delivery of services at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. Some of the many key team members instrumental in earning the hospital its Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada include Dr. Bob Angus, Medical Director (seated); (L-R) Bonny Duncan, Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner; Carol Tinga, Clinical Nurse Educator; Kelly Philips, Clinical Coordinator Maternal Child; and Heather Shivas, Pharmacist.

Then in early November of this year, Leesa Lyster, Director of Quality and Risk Management, was announced the winner of the Quality Culture Trailblazer Award. Charged with the enormous responsibility of leading the accreditation process, Lyster rolled up her sleeves and went straight to business when she joined the St. Joseph’s team in 2010. Her goal was to institute a culture of change necessary to win back trust and conﬁdence in the hospital staff, its level of care and in its practices. The motive was to dramatically turn around events that resulted in a non-accredited rating from the previous survey in 2010, which was quickly overcome six months later during a subsequent three-day focus visit. To ensure the interim accreditation was maintained, the hospital set out on a path of excellence with Lyster in the driver’s seat. If Lyster is the quarterback, then the hospital staff and physicians are the team and together they built a Patient Quality Culture that remains at the heart of operations at St Joseph’s today. (Continued on page 31)

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22 SUNDAY CITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING • Friday, Nov. 20, 5:30 pm w/ Poet Laureate Kevin Flesher and Mayor Larry Jangula - 5th and England. Enjoy music by the Military Wives Choir at 5:15 pm and the Valley Children’s Choir at 5:40 pm. MOONLIGHT AND MAGIC • Annual Downtown Courtenay Business shopping promotion, all day Friday, Nov. 20 until 9 pm. Special events and entertainment from 5-9 pm. EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE • This November 20th we will be showcasing the live music of the band AMIGOS. This band is always a fan favorite playing the songs you love! Dance takes place at Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre downstairs in the Rotary Hall. Dancing is from 7:30pm to 10:30 pm with our usual coffee and cookie break a 9pm. Evergreen members are $7 at the door and nonmembers are $9. FMI call the Filberg Office at 250338-1000 “THE CARBON RUSH” • Comox United Church will present the film “The Carbon Rush” on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 7 pm. Admission is by donation. COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Friday, 5-7 pm. COMOX LEGION • Meat draws every Friday, 3 p.m. Open to all Legion members and signed in guests. Friday is still drop in darts night 7.30 pm toe line, $2.25 per person.

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tory Holidays) for a fun night of Whist. Come early to sign up. It takes place at 7:30 pm in the Rotary Hall of Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. Only $2.00 a person and you must be an Evergreen Club member. 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun will be had by all. New players welcome. FMI call 250-338-1000 or check out the

website www.evergreenclub.me CRIBBAGE • Every Monday night, 7:00, at the Royston Hall, corner of Old Island Highway and Royston Road. No need to bring a partner. FMI: 250-334-1883. LADIES AUXILIARY DROP-IN BINGO • Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary Drop-in Bingo, upper hall. Doors open 6 pm, bingo 7 p.m. All money goes to charities.

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Fred Bigelow, Comox Valley Airport CEO (back row left) stands among nine of the 17 talented local artists who attended the official Art and Cultural Exhibition unveiling Tuesday.

Annual Art and Cultural Exhibition on display at Comox Valley Airport BY MARY LEE Echo Staff

I can’t believe it. I’m really happy to be on the wall and be recognized. It’s taken a long time and I just love to show my stuff.” INGRID BOLLEGRAAF ‘Broughton Islands’

I’ve been here at the airport three years in a row, which is quite an honour. My artwork is really quite different. It features anything that is ‘us’.” BERT BADEY ‘Discovery Passage 1’

The trees are like the West Coast sentiment, the guardians and they have so much character. I do a lot of trees, even though I try not to do them, they always end up in my artwork.” CINDY MAULE ‘Holding Strong’

The beautiful works of seventeen talented local artists were unveiled Tuesday at the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). YQQ opened its 2015/16 Public Art and Culture Exhibition in the terminal building with 19 distinct and stunning artwork pieces. Island Connections is this year’s theme in celebration of the connections to the many special places, people and experiences available on Northern Vancouver Island. Works are representative of the emotional, physical, literal and/or ethereal sense of being linked or associated with this part of the Island. “When a person, an idea or a thing is brought together, associated or attached with something else, it is a connection,” explained Dallas Stevenson, Executive Director of the Comox Valley Community Arts Council.” It is always incredibly exciting to see the interpretations on our annual theme and we are very pleased with the diversity and talent on display at this year’s exhibition.” The exhibition features art in the form of photography, sculpture, painting, and textiles and created by local artists that include Heather Alton, Karena Austin, Bert Badey, Ingrid Bollegraaf, Liz Carter, Ardythe Crawford, April Dyck, Angela Farquharson, Jayson Fuerstenberg,

Cindy Maule showcases her artwork, Holding Strong. The tree is a depiction of what she knows and loves best about Vancouver Island and missed the most during her tenure in Alberta before returning to her roots. Heather Hughson, Cindy Mawle, Kimberly Roukkula, Laurie Savard, Patt Scrivener, Trish Smith, Perrin Sparks, Pam Young. Bollegraaf is particularly fond of the fact that her works are on display in her work place. Bollegraaf, an airport security screener, uses a unique twist on photography by enhancing each image with textiles to create landscapes or people. Two of her pieces, entitled Broughtan Islands and

Distant Shorelines, hang on the wall closest the check-in counters. Among the artists is the young Karena Austin, an 18-year-old who was not able to attend the opening event. Her painting, The Impact Zone, is her ﬁrst major piece in acrylics and depicts the magniﬁcent expression of a cresting wave with a technique commonly reserved for more seasoned professional painters.

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The Comox Valley Airport Art and Culture Program, a partnership between YQQ and the Comox Valley Community Arts Council, is intended to showcase the rich artistic tradition of northern Vancouver Island by presenting an annual public art exhibition for YQQ passengers and the community. “The Comox Valley Art and Culture Program exhibition provides a passenger with a strong sense of place from the moment they step off the plane,” said YQQ CEO, Fred Bigelow. “Our annual public art and culture program supports the local art community, while providing a truly unique west coast experience for all of those who enter the terminal.” The featured artists and their work can be found at www.comoxairport.com/ arts. If you are traveling through the airport stop and examine each piece and see what connections it makes for you. The display will be up until Spring 2016.

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A public hearing was held Wednesday night in the Town of Comox Council Chambers to consider a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and a Phased Development Agreement Authorization The changes to the zoning effects 1918 Holly Place. In general terms, the purpose of the zoning amendment (Bylaw Amendment No. 1814) is to amend the zoning of 1918 Holly Place from R1.1 Single Family to R3.2 SingleFamily/ Secondary Suite and to reduce the minimum lot size from 650 to of 450 square meters.

The phased development (Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 1818) is to establish an agreement between the developer and the Town of Comox for the provision of amenities, which include $9,500 contribution toward Valentine Lane pathway upgrades, or sidewalk construction on Holly Place, at the discretion of the Town. Public turnout was two people. None of them signed up to speak so council moved to third reading and to adopt the two bylaws.

Trish Smith sits beside her sculpture Paleo Dentriticus on display inside the arrivals terminal at YQQ. Depending on which side of the sculpture you stand, a different shape can be seen distinct from any other angle.

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CVRD team to revise scope of South Sewage Project Shortlist of selected site for wastewater treatment facility to be presented to the board BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

Cumberland’s decision not to participate in the South Sewer Project may be a big setback but the Comox Valley Regional District’s team on the major initiative is not giving up. The team will continue to focus on creating a community wastewater system for Royston and Union Bay residents, building on the work it has achieved to date and continuing in partnership with the K’ómoks First Nation. “We remain committed to the south sewer project and moving forward with our First Nations partners to ﬁnd a solution for the residents of electoral area ‘A’,” said Kris La Rose, Manager of Liquid Waste Planning and also the project manager. “We will continue to build on the extensive work and engagement already undertaken to move this project forward in a timely manner that can meet grant timelines.” Cumberland council recently opted not to join the project that proposes construction of a new centralized wastewater collection system and water resource recovery facility in the south region of the Comox Valley Regional District. Governance issues and the high cost of the project are two of the major reasons why Cumberland chose not to be involved

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and decided to deal with their sewage and storm water management problems on their own. The village has notiﬁed the CVRD of its decision. The CVRD, La Rose said, respects Cumberland’s choice to re-examine their Liquid Waste Management Plan, and wishes them the best in ﬁnding a solution that is acceptable. La Rose said the team will be developing a revised project scope, one that will avoid cost increases while keeping as close as possible to the plans created to date, which was the basis of the UBCM Strategic Priorities grant of $15 million that was awarded to the project. “We’ve heard loud and clear that minimizing proj-

ect costs is critical to the community’s support of the project,” said La Rose. The project has been proposed to be a publicprivate partnership initiative and is in a strong position to land P3 Canada funding. La Rose said Cumberland’s withdrawal may be a game changer. “It’s possible that the reduction in total project cost from Cumberland’s withdrawal could drop us below the minimum eligible cost for consideration by PPP Canada, but we’ll have a better idea about implications to PPP Canada funding after we’ve ﬁnished revising the project scope,” said La Rose. “We know that timely delivery of this project is a priority for Royston and Union Bay and we’re keen to maintain momentum

and keep to the existing schedule.” Meanwhile, the selection process for possible sites for the south sewer treatment facility and three pump stations has already been going on. The CVRD hired Bruce Turner of Heuristic Consulting Associates to help locate and secure the ideal land for the wastewater treatment plant. Their search concentrated on properties within Electoral A and involved technical analysis, consultation with the local community and communication with project partners. Staff pointed out that ﬁnding ideal sites for the three pump stations is more constrained because viable properties are restricted to limited areas on or near the foreshore

and close to the centre of each gravity collection system. Each one is likely to be sited on Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure right of ways, will largely be underground and not block any views of residents or impede access to the beach. A report on shortlisted sites was scheduled to be discussed in-camera at the November 24 CVRD board meeting. That has now been deferred to January due to Cumberland’s decision not to join the project. Once the board has seen the report, the CVRD will be posting the shortlisted sites and preferred locations and be brought to the community for feedback at an open house to take place next year. Public input will inﬂu-

ence criteria weighting useds in the final evaluation and selection of the wastewater treatment facility site. Residents in the community and specifically those in the proposed service areas can watch the project webpage (www. comoxvalleyrd.ca/southregionlwmp) for updates in the coming weeks, including full details about an upcoming project open house to be held this winter. Any questions can be directed to the south sewer project office by emailing southsewer@ comoxvalleyrd.ca, phoning 250-871-6100 or stopping in during open office hours at the Royston office (3843 Livingstone Rd.) on Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm.

Developer wants Courtenay to drop third bridge on 11th Street BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff A developer has asked Courtenay council to decide on whether it wants a third bridge crossing at 11th Street or not. Michael Laver, of Laver’s Holdings, plans to redevelop his properties at 11th St. and Beckensell adjacent to the Central Builder’s land to create the Riverway Square Senior Housing Complex. There is also a similar seniors housing project that is being planned near the area called Tiger Lily. Both projects, Laver indicated, are in keeping with the official community plan and will help the city’s goal of increasing

pedestrian infrastructure downtown and links to green spaces along the Courtenay River. However, Laver said he is unable to proceed because of Courtenay council’s desire to build a third bridge, with 11th Street as one of its options. The city has no funds to construct a third crossing, said Laver. If 11th Street was chosen, Laver pointed out it is going to be the most expensive option and may cost between $45 million and $65 million. “The current OCP has pedestrians, walkways, bicycle paths, green space and higher density to revitalize the downtown core,” said Laver. “Its original intent was not to have a bridge on 11th

Street and if this location is selected for the third crossing, the city would have to revise its OCP for the area.” Discussions about an 11th Street bridge option could affect future developments in the area such as Laver’s project and Tiger Lily. “I and any other potential developers in this area need clarity and certainty for any project to proceed,” said Laver. “A phantom bridge on 11th Street is the biggest obstacle to downtown redevelopment at this time.” Laver said his project will cost around $30 million and any uncertainties about the 11th Street bridge option make it difﬁcult for him to secure funding. He has asked council to just drop

the idea. The Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association is excited about newly raised interest in the downtown core and supports any redevelopment in the area. Densiﬁcation was a high topic at the recently held Downtown Revitalization Forum said president Deana Simkin. “Along with the proposed Tiger Lily project on the Central Builders’ site, the DCBIA agrees that developing the adjacent property at 11th Street and Beckensell Avenue will build densiﬁcation up even more, bringing even more people to the downtown core to shop, eat and visit,” said Simkin.

www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.NOVEMBER 20, 2015 The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owen Ellis Closing Day Trophyâ&#x20AC;? was established in 2007 by the Comox Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club to honour long time member Owen Ellis, and has been presented annually since then, to the Low Gross winner and Low Net winner on Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closing day. This year the tournament was held on September 27th, 2015 and keeper trophies were presented to net winner (left to right) Don Ellis (Owenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son) with 66, and gross winner, Dan Bailey with a gross 68 (his lowest score ever). Congratulations are extended to both of these first time winners of the Trophy. Dan is the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Captain for 2016, and welcomes and encourages all new members to join in with the existing membership for an exciting 2016 season. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s morning is Sundays, and 9 holes are played on Wednesdays, late afternoon, evening once the regular golf begins.

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The industrious ‘elves’ at the L’Arche CV Outreach Centre have been very busy getting ready for the twenty-third annual Fiesta Craft Fair on November 21 and 22. They have been crafting a variety of delightful gifts that might be just the thing you’re looking for: artisan soy candles that come in various colours to warm any space and match any decor; unique earrings, necklaces and bracelets; Art cards from the L’Arche painting group, and gourmet food cones, featuring hearty soups, Indian dahl, and decadent hot chocolate mixes. L’Arche CV is pleased to sell its wares alongside vendors representing artisans from Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. All of the L’Arche products are ‘manufactured’ at the L’Arche CV Outreach Centre on Fitzgerald Avenue in Courtenay, and proceeds from the sale will fund programs run out of the L’Arche Outreach Centre. The Outreach Centre currently provides day programs, creative arts options and a gathering place for adults with developmental disabilities. It is a place of welcome, inclusion and empowerment that celebrates the gifts of each person. Fiesta takes place at the Filberg Center, 411 Anderton Avenue in downtown Courtenay. The building is accessible and free childcare is provided. There is a $2 admission. Come for the fair trade, the food and the fun - come and support the L’Arche I Belong! campaign to make a difference, one purchase at a time!

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FIESTA presents ... It’s a Wonderful World! At a time when the world seems fragile and dark, FIESTA World Craft Bazaar will again remind us that we humans are very capable of getting along. This coming Saturday, Nov. 21st from 10 am

to 6 pm and Sunday, Nov. 22nd from 10 am to 4 pm FIESTA will transform both ﬂoors of the Filberg Centre in Courtenay. In its 23rd year FIESTA continues to grow and provide a unique

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FIESTA FEATURES THE MERVILLE GRAND MOTHERS selling fabulous fabric at fantastic prices. There are fabric treasures for quilters, sewers and crafters. Look for us in the downstairs foyer at the Filberg Centre, Saturday & Sunday, Nov 21 and 22nd. All proceeds go to the Grandmothers Campaign, Stephen Lewis Foundation.

parel will bring his distinct line of casual samurai and harem pants and kimonos and jackets, produced in Thailand with Japanese designs. Jackee Kasandy will feature her eyecatching bags and sandles decorated with beautiful Kenyan beadwork. Mondo Trading Co. of Saltspring Island supports artisans in 42 countries. Linda, presently at the University of Victoria, is helping her family in Zimbabwe by selling bright and beautiful batik pillow covers, aprons and tablecovers. Of course all our old regulars will surprise you with their new products. 10000 Villages will bring a delicious selection of foods and Nanaimo Global Village store always has a special variety of toys. We will have a rainbow of scarves in many designs and fabrics. Jewellery from four continents will also include the opportunity to help Syrian refugees. You will be able to buy alternative Christmas gifts for those who would rather give a hand up to a senior or child in another country. The FIESTA restaurant will be serving up comforting butternut squash soup, El Salvadorean pupusas, Colombian empanadas and Thai salad rolls. The Comox Valley Land Trust does a great job of dealing with your thirst and your sweet tooth. For your convenience FIESTA is adding three extra hours of shopping time.

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The 2nd Annual Beer Fest and Industry Tradeshow was hosted by the Rotary Club of Courtenay in October, and drew over 400 attendees to the historic Native Sons Hall in Courtenay. Those who bought tickets to the sold out event were able to sample the local industry’s latest ales, craft beers, and ciders from 22 breweries and cideries that participated. “The two-part event was even more successful than last year,” says Rotary member & 2015 Beer Fest Chairperson Wayne Anderson. “We had an excellent turnout for both the afternoon industry trade show and the evening public tasting. The hard work of the volunteers and the generosity of event sponsor Chances Casino played a major role in

helping us meet our goals and creating a fun and festive mood.” The proceeds of this year’s Beer Fest will support the renovations of the Courtenay Train Station, one of the city of Courtenay’s heritage sites. The restoration of the building is one of several community minded projects that the Rotary Club of Courtenay has undertaken. “Beer Fest was an absolute success, and we’re already looking forward to next year. It’s easy to see how an event like this can just keep building and getting better over time,” says says Rotary member & 2016 Beer Fest Chairperson Lisa Henderson. Other event sponsors included Investors Group, Assante Wealth, Prime Chophouse & Wine Bar, The Laundry, Searles Shoes,

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Black Swan Fiddlers annual fund-raiser for the Food Bank The Black Swan Fiddlers return to the Zocalo Cafe on Saturday November 21. This performance will be our annual fund raiser for the Comox Valley Food Bank. All donations of food and money will go to the food bank. Music starts at 7:00, This performance marks the end of a successful year for this energetic Celtic Caillie Band. You will hear traditional, foot tapping Celtic jigs and reels, along with soulful Irish ballads. It’s traditional Celtic music at its best. Our repertoire also

includes a lively set of Quebecois reels and ballads. Great music, great food, good cause, good reasons to come to the Zo on Saturday night to support the Food Bank. The Black Swan Fiddlers consist of fiddlers, Madelaine Guimond, Raven Lees, and Mya Williamson, with Paul Gervais on guitar, Jeff Buttterworth on mandolin and vocals, Michael Harrison on bass and vocals. David Stevenson keeps it all together on fiddle, flute and penny whistle.

Shop the world at FIESTA (Continued from page B1) On Saturday we will be open from 10 am to 6 pm and on Sunday we will be open an extra hour after the Santa Claus parade until 4 pm. Parking will be at a premium this weekend and carpooling, biking, or taking the bus will help. On Sunday a free shuttle bus will be running from the Old

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Just in Time Choir has ‘Soul’ Music lovers will want to mark their calenders for the Comox Valley’s popular ‘Just in Time Choirs’ upcoming concert ‘Soul’ on Saturday Nov. 28. ‘People get Ready’ as they present songs by Curtis Mayﬁeld, Sam Cooke, Aretha, Wilson Pickett, Sly and The Family Stone, Paul Simon and even Johnny Cash along with some jazz standards like Body and Soul, some gospel and more! Tickets are $16, 5 and under free for either of the 2:00 matinee, or 7:00 evening performances at the Pentecostal Church at 1919 Guthrie Road in Comox. The Just in Time Choirs were launched in September 2005 and

are made up of adult singers in 3 choirs. The accomplished Jems’ female choir and Vocal Minority mixed choir are auditioned choirs consisting of 14 members each. Unplugged is a mixed non-auditioned group of 50 energetic and passionate singers. The choirs offer a safe, warm, encouraging, uplifting environment where singers of all experience levels are welcome and sharing this with their audience. Just in Time singers explore a wide range of styles with a contemporary repertoire. Concerts have included iconic rock songs, swing, Latin, gospel, blues; this years’ themed ‘Soul’ music concert adds a new twist. Just in Time Choirs’

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World class musicians coming to Fanny Bay Saturday, 21st November, the Fanny Bay Community Association presents the wonderful Dolan Kayaleh Duo, two of Canada’s leading proponents of violin and cello, at the OAP Hall, Ships Point Road, Fanny Bay. Violinist Laurence Kayaleh and cellist Elizabeth Dolin will be performing an unusual programme of duos by Rheinhold Glière, Zoltan Kodaly and Mau-

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Samuel Dolin. Her recording of the complete works of Mendelssohn for cello and piano, on the Analekta label, was each nominated for Best Album of the year by l’ADISQ in both 2002 and 2004, and won worldwide praise. She is Assistant Professor of cello at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University as well as Professor of cello chamber music at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal. PLEASE NOTE! As the FB Christmas Craft Fair is happening at the Hall the same weekend, we have moved this concert to the OAP Hall across the street at 418 Ships Point Road. Due to the smaller venue, tickets will be at a premium, so pick them up early at Laughing Oyster Books in Courtenay, Weinberg’s, Salish Sea Market.

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Elizabeth Shepherd Quintet takes jazz club stage

Once again, Georgia Straight Jazz Society is pleased to present a visiting band. In recent weeks we’ve been fortunate to listen to two Torontobased bands; this week it’s Montreal’s turn when the Elizabeth Shepherd Quintet takes the stage at The Avalanche Bar. It’s been more than four years since Elizabeth Shepherd last played a concert for Georgia Straight Jazz Society. The capacity audience was enchanted by her sophisticated style of jazz, and after reviewing Elizabeth’s latest CD “The Signal”, it’s clear that her music only got better. When she appeared before, Elizabeth was expecting her ﬁrst child. Today she has a four year old daughter, and it’s evident from the poetic lyrics on her latest album, she continues to share her feelings about life and ageing; faith; family; work, the planet and the struggle of life with its insecurities. This is no ordinary jazz music: Shepherd’s music confronts you and begs to compare her insight and experience

with your own. Lyrically, the subject matter touches on everything from Monsanto and motherhood to witchcraft and war. The new songs were decisively inﬂuenced by the birth of her daughter: As she said in her recent interview, “Motherhood changes you fundamentally, your perspective on life, the world and your role in it. I now feel there is no way other way to create than from a place of absolute sincerity and certainty. We each have a voice, and I ﬁnally believe in the uniqueness of my own. If I die tomorrow, I can be proud of leaving this record behind. “I feel that this album is giving voice to my own strength as a woman”, says

Shepherd. “Every song except one is about a woman or written from a female perspective. I believe in the sisterhood and its immense power that has yet to be fully explored. Giving birth to a daughter, I knew I had to step up my game as a woman, of what we can do, of how we can lift each other up, and this record is an extension of that realization”. As always, Shepherd manages to make her odd-meter grooves feel ﬂuid and funky, while her sensual, breathy voice is as direct and haunting as ever. Warm and fuzzy or cool and sparkling, Shepherd’s electric Rhodes piano anchors the sound of The Signal, and her love of soul, funk, and

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AFTERNOON COUNTRY MUSIC AT THE MEX PUB This Saturday afternoon is Country Music Saturday at the Mex Pub as Gord Kruger and his Amigos drop in for an afternoon of country dancing. The guys will be in the pub from 2 ‘till 6 playing many of your favorite country dance tunes. With Gord and Barry Polichek on vocals and guitars and backed by the great piano of Jack Bryadyr, the guys are sure to keep you dancing all afternoon.

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‘Remembering Childhood’ theme for concert

In conjunction with the Evergreen Club, the Comox Valley Concert Band presents seasonal music, “Through the Eyes of a Child”, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2:00 pm in the upper Conference Hall at the Florence Filberg Centre. Doors will open at 1:30pm. The band, under the new direction of Denise Marquette, has selected tunes in a variety of styles that reﬂect the theme of childhood. Denise’s long association with music education has generated an eclectic repertoire that covers the full scale of popular songs for children of all ages. Innocence, freedom, imagination and play are all explored in nursery rhymes, fantasies and dreams. Designed for the young and the young at heart, the musical arrangements are light and fanciful, full of the joys associated with

infants and toddlers and their unlimited energy for life. So you’re over 55? Just imagine the memories these tunes will awaken. In David Moore’s “Fantasy on Childhood Songs”

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by a wistful composition by Rossano Galante titled “A Childhood Remembered” that recalls the carefree days before school, before work and before mortgages. In keeping with the advent season and all the festivities that follow, the band includes arrangements of “Away in a Manger” and “Jingle Bells.” On Sunday, Nov. 29th, come remember your childhood, reinvent your formative years or just mouth your past in a language of simpler days. Bring your children or your grandchildren. After all, kids under 16 are free; they always have been. All other seats are just $5.00 through the Filberg Centre in Courtenay or at the door. FMI call Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg Office 250-338-1000. FMI on the concert band, go to their website at cvcb.wordpress.com

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B10 www.comoxvalleyecho.com Brian Scott’s Christmas Show features ‘skiing on the island’ FRIDAY.NOVEMBER 20, 2015

This year at Brian Scott’s Christmas show at Filberg Lodge he will be featuring his Book #4 and original paintings from “ Skiing on the Island.” With the exciting news of the sale of Mount Washington, a new chapter on the mountain will be starting. Scott grew up with the ski industry starting at Forbidden in 1961 when a ski pass plus membership in the Fanny Dunkers was $20. However baby-sitting and yard work paid 25 cents per hour in those days so $20 was a lot of money to a 12-year old. The book tells early stories of Mount Becher ski club and the wonderful system of log cabins such as Jay lodge. Everyone”s favorite was Forbidden Plateau lodge with its huge stone ﬁreplace and reasonable accommodation. Everyone’s hero was Herb Bradley who would pack

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in the 12 volt battery to ﬁre up the ski lift. He also taught everyone the “stem Kristy” turn which was all the rage in those days. His favorite phrase was “into a hot bath tub, NOT in the PUB!” He also organized the Kandahar ski race which attracted downhill racers from all over the island. The big break through for skiing on Vancouver Island came when Alex Linton looked up through the clouds and saw Mount Washington at the 5000 foot level with a dazzling snow pack whereas Forbidden was rained out and foggy. He spearheaded the development of Washington which opened in 1978. Scott’s other favorite story was the death of the outhouse. Woman skiers especially loved the heated washrooms at the Bradley center and hot showers at the Nordic

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Painting from Brian Scott’s book #4 “Skiing on the Island” Lodge. Scott’s showing runs Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22 from 11am till 4pm. Signed ﬁrst editions of Scott’s books will be

available. Books #1 and #2 are sold out. Books #3, #4 and #5 will be available. North Island College Foundation receives 10% of all sales.

Fall is Family Contra Dance time here in the Comox Valley. On Saturday, November 21st, the Fiddlejam Funtime Fiddlers will play for your dancing pleasure at the Big Yellow Merville Hall. With a stage full of musicians keeping a driving beat, caller June Cannon will have the moves mapped out for the dancers to follow so that the hall will be a merry place. Generally there is a Contra Dance workshop right before the dance. From 7:00 to 7:29, June will introduce the dancers to new moves as well as teach the basic moves. This workshop is free of charge. At 7:30, on the button, the Funtime Fiddlers start the music and the dancing begins. Families and single dancers are very welcome. Singles can pair up with anyone during the Contras and our Contra sets last about 15 to 20 minutes. We’ll also have waltzes and reels; jigs and swing; schottisches, foxtrots; and soloists for your enjoyment in between the called Contra dances. With subdued lighting and craftily arranged tables, the ﬁddle club tries to create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that you can thoroughly enjoy and participate in. So Saturday, November 21st, plot a course for the Big Yellow Merville Dance Hall, right on the Old Island Highway, between Campbell River and Courtenay. Doors open at 7:00, dance starts at 7:30pm. Cost is $10.00/adults, $5.00/youth and you can come as a family for $22.00. FMI 3394249.

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Earthsave dineout at Japanese eatery

This coming Monday, Nov. 23rd at 6:00 pm, Seh Mi Japanese restaurant, at 1320 Cliffe Ave in Courtenay, will host this month’s Earthsave vegan dine out. Owner Mia has put together a 9-course dinner served Japanese familly style with shared platters brought to the table (you might even be able to ask for seconds of your favourite dishes). This event is likely to sell out early so don’t delay in making reservations. The menu will be Miso Soup, Sunomono Salad, Edamame, Yam Tempura Roll, Avocado Roll, Vegetable Roll, Vegetable Tempura, Yaki Udon and Agedashi Tofu. The cost for the evening is only $15 for adults and includes coffee, tea, taxes and tips. Kids to age 12 pay only $10. To reserve call Bob at Earthsave, ph 250-338-0751.

Journalist discussing book on fracking Award-winning journalist and author Andrew Nikiforuk, whose new book Slick Water (published by Greystone Books) is a shocking and remarkable exploration of Canada’s fracking industry, will be in Courtenay on Tuesday, November 24th. He is presenting a free lecture and discussion at 6:30pm at the Courtenay Public Library. Slick Water explores the story of Jessica Ernst, the long-time oil patch consultant who discovered that energy giant Encana had secretly fracked hundreds of gas wells around her home, piercing her community’s drinking water aquifer. In the book, Nikiforuk documents the ongoing lawsuit

Tuesday ﬁlm showcases climate action

When the documentary This Changes Everything premiered at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this year, its powerful messages of environmental justice and climate action made headlines across Canada and around the world. Now This Changes Everything makes its Comox Valley debut on Tues. Nov. 24 - 7 pm at the Stan Hagen Theatre, Courtenay presented by the Comox Valley Council of Canadians. The ﬁlm’s cross-country release has been timed to refresh the conversation and provoke dialogue as global political leaders prepare for the next and most critical round of United Nations’ negotiations on climate change.

Directed by Canadian filmmaker Avi Lewis and inspired by Naomi Klein’s award-winning international bestseller This Changes Everything - the film is a potent call to action. Interwoven with stories of frontline communities is Klein’s most controversial, hopeful and inspiring idea: that we can seize the crisis of climate change to transform a failing economic system that benefits a few, into one that’s sustainable for all peoples and the planet. Filmed in nine countries over four years, This Changes Everything presents seven powerful portraits ranging from the Alberta Tar Sands to coal mine resistance in India and Beijing, to

grandmothers in Greece protesting the arrival of a Canadian gold-processing complex. With Klein serving as narrator, the ﬁlm connects carbon pollution in the atmosphere with the economic system that put it there, uncovering the ravages of unchecked capitalist “extractivism” and the grassroots initiatives

that bravely combat it. Resistance and opposition transform into empowerment and solutions as citizens have a profound - even revolutionary - impact on their society. Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College, Courtenay - Tues. Nov. 24. Doors open 6:30pm, ﬁlm 7 pm. Seating is limited- admission is FREE.

gold” by its beneﬁciaries. Indigenous rain forest dwellers are losing their way of life. Waste pickers at landﬁlls can’t support themselves. Dozens of Campesinos have been assassinated. The Carbon Rush shows the connection between these tragedies and the United Nations’ Clean Development Mechanism, revealing the true cost of carbon trading, and showing who stands to gain and who stands to lose. The presentation will be at 7 pm Friday, November 20, 2015 at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive in Comox. There will be a discussion afterwards for those interested. Admission is by donation.

against Encana, Alberta Environment, and the Energy Resources Consevation Board. He interweaves this with the science of fracking and additional stories of human and environmental repercussions that are left in the practices wake. Currently, New Brunswick, Quebec, Labrador and Newfoundland and Nova Scotia have a moratorium on fracking, with other provinces debating it ﬁercely. Seventy percent of Canadians support a national moratorium on fracking until it is scientiﬁcally proven to be safe. Amidst this climate, Nikiforuk raises dramatic questions about the role of Big Oil in government and our obsession with depleting supplies of unconventional oil and gas.

Nikiforuk will discuss: - Ernst’s remarkable story of discovering fracking in her community, and the subsequent lawsuits underway; - Why fracking is such a controversial form of resource extraction and what the primary risks are; - What questions we should pose about fracking and energy independence in Canada to politicians in the upcoming federal election; - How current fracking policy - and public opinion - is inﬂuenced by our growing concern for depleting supplies of unconventional oil and gas. This is a remarkable book, and a remarkable subject. Andrew Nikiforuk is ideally placed to discuss it.

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‘The Carbon Rush’ ﬁlm showing tonight Comox United Church will present the ﬁlm “The Carbon Rush” on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 7 pm. Garbage incinerators in India, biogas extracted from palm oil in Honduras, eucalyptus forests making charcoal in Brazil; all these projects receive carbon credits for offsetting pollution created somewhere else. But are they actually reducing emissions, and what about the communities near these projects? The Carbon Rush takes us around the world to meet people on the front lines of carbon trading. So far their voices have gone unheard in the multi-billion dollar carbon industry, nicknamed “green

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St. Joseph's General Hospital Foundation is actively seeking new Board Members who have a strong desire to support Comox Valley health care. We would welcome applicants that represent the diversity of our community, and legal or strategic planning experience would be an asset. Our Foundation’s mission is, “To raise funds to sustain and enhance quality health care in our community hospital.” The Board meets regularly and helps lead the Foundation through its decisions of fundraising and providing health care equipment, education and capital projects, not only to St. Joseph's General Hospital, but to the new Comox Valley Hospital once it opens in late 2017. Board members can ask themselves, ‘What kind of legacy can I leave behind?’ With the future role of the Foundation significantly expanding to support St. Joseph's and the new Comox Valley Hospital, this is an exciting time to be a part of this process.

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Health care in our community affects all of us. Please consider becoming a member of the St Joseph's General Hospital Foundation Board and help advance health care in the Comox Valley. If you are interested, please contact the Foundation for a Board Member application package at: foundation@sjghcomox.ca. Details on this organization and the Foundation Board are available on our website at www.cvhospitalfoundation.com

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Film presentation by C.G. Jung Society

The Comox Valley C. G. Jung Society will present a ﬁlm on the life of Jungian Analyst Marion Woodman on Friday, November 27, 2015. This renowned Canadian Jungian analyst and author is best known for her work on the psychology of the feminine and on addictions, but the story of her life will speak to anyone who has experienced psychological “deaths” and “rebirths” in their own lives. In conversation with mystic and author Andrew Harvey, she recounts the story of her struggles

with perfectionism and anorexia, a life-changing journey to India, an evolving marriage and a dance with terminal cancer. “Dancing in the Flames” describes her own soul’s journey, and defines her as an important teacher and “wisdom keeper” for us all. The film will be shown in Room 203, Tyee Hall, North Island College at 7 pm on Friday, November 27, 2015 at a cost of $10 at the door, or $5 for Jung Society members. A group discussion will be held after the film for those interested.

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Winter program at CVAG Festive opening reception for shows tonight on the plaza The Comox Valley Art Gallery celebrates the launch of their Winter Program opening on November 20. The line-up includes CVAG’s 41st annual Christmas Craft Fair, a Window Project installation entitled “Gift” by local media artist Carrie Tannant, two student shows featuring work from NIC Fine Arts Department, along with two community make-art workshops. The Gallery extends an invitation to the community to gather on the Plaza for the opening reception at 5 p.m. on November 20. Starting at 5 p.m., there will be snacks, beverages, opening remarks and some “Moonlight and Magic” provided by their community partner Elevate the Arts. Downtown businesses will also be open late as part of the “Moonlight and Magic” event on Friday night. The Fair, which runs from November 20to December 26, “showcases diverse high-quality handmade creations by over 60 regional artists and provides a wonderful opportunity to buy local gifts at reasonable prices,” says Rhonda Burden, CVAG’s gift shop manager and organizer of the Fair. The gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on November 20, with extended hours from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. starting November 21 and continuing until December 26. On the opening day (Nov. 20) customers will receive a 10 per cent discount and CVAG members will receive a 15 per cent discount on most items. The opening event will also celebrate two exhibitions. “Window Project: Gift,” is a site-responsive installation by local media artist Carrie Tannant,

on view 24/7 until January 1st in CVAG’s street level Window Gallery. “Gift” invites us to consider our perceptions and interactions around giving and receiving. Carrie Tannant elaborates on her window experiment: “Gifts can say hello, express love and kinship, celebrate life transitions, tell stories, engender reciprocity, invite generosity, and demonstrate status, amongst other things. They can be mysterious things that bring with them a momentary feeling of gratitude or wonder, an aware-

ness of potential or a sense of place. By design and by chance, gifts affirm our cultural relations and, in many ways, it’s what we recognize as gifts that makes us what we are.” Two fine arts student shows will run back to back in the CVAG Community Space. The first is “Mix”, an exhibition of paintings by thirteen students from North Island College ECUAD fine arts degree program (Nov 20Dec 4). The second exhibition, entitled “Telling Story”, includes photobased works by seven art

students studying at NIC (Dec 12-26). As part of CVAG’s community Make-Art workshops, two “everyone welcome” events will be offered up to the public. On November 28from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m CVAG will host “Collage Party: Send and Receive,” facilitated by Sonia Stastny, Curator of Studio B Gallery. A $5 materials fee and preregistration is required to join in on this collage card-making party. On December 12 a Solstice Celebration drop-in lantern making event will take place in the studio from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a community lantern gathering at 5 p.m. on the Plaza. The event is by donation. The opening events are family friendly, free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. Admission to the gallery is by donation. For more info visit the gallery on Facebook and at www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com

13-Time ‘Best-of-Fest’ winners, James & Jamesy, herald the holiday season with Courtenay premiere of O Christmas Tea For their ﬁrst-ever performance in Courtenay, and just in time for the holidays, the multi-award winning comedians James & Jamesy present the inventive and outrageously funny theatrical adventure O Christmas Tea, on stage December 11 & 12, 2015 at 7:30pm at Sid Williams Theatre. Transcending physical comedy and redeﬁning immersive theatre, the 13-time “Best-of-Fest” comedy award-winners will sweep spectators out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with action, ingenuity, and a dash of Christmas cheer. “All too often, we look enviously upon a child’s imagination and Christmas fervor as something lost to us as adults,” explains Jamesy, the quirky, meticulous, and rather obsessive half of the uproari-

ous British duo. “O Christmas Tea not only celebrates the holiday season, but reawakens the child that lives inside us by inspiring a playful and encouraging performance arena. The festive adaptation of our award-winning performance High Tea will undoubtedly surprise audiences by how eager they are to jump into costume and join in on the fun with James and I. And don’t forget your teacup. Tea will be served!” O Christmas Tea Date: December 11 & 12, 2015 at 7:30pm Ticket prices: $28 Adults $24 Seniors $15 Students Address: Sid Williams Theatre 442 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay BC

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Critically acclaimed author of the Canadian Battle Series among authors to read The Fat Oyster Reading Series is featuring three award-winning authors inspired by history and natural-history. The Fat Oyster is pleased to feature the critically acclaimed author of the Canadian Battle Series, Mark Zuehlke. The Canada Council sponsored event will be held Wednesday November 25th at the Fanny Bay Hall. Author’s topics include the Second World War, North American’s history of beavers, and an obsession with cougars. Mark Zuehlke explores the major campaigns and battles that the Canadian Army participated in dur-

Mark Zuehlke ing the Second World War in the Canadian Battle Series. He won the Governor General’s Award and Pierre Berton Award in 2014, and the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize

and Lela Common Award for Canadian History in 2007. His most recent book Through Blood and Sweat (Douglas & McIntyre, 2014) is about operation Husky; retracing the steps of soldiers in Sicily. Frances Backhouse’s just released book, Once They Were Hats, In Search of the Mighty Beaver (ECW Press, 2015), is a “wild and wily” blending of history, science and natural history. The beaver, a Canadian icon, industriously shaped the North American landscape and ecosystems; then European fur traders arrived. Author of six books, Backhouse won the 2010

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Find out what’s brewing in Assam, India

More than a decade ago, the search for a source of organic tea for a local fair trade project took community development workers Kel Kelly and Peggy Carswell to northeast India. Their work with small-scale tea growers in Assam and efforts to provide much-needed information about organic and traditional Vedic farming practices have taken them on a remarkable and epic journey. Fertile Ground, a local non-proﬁt set up by Carswell and friends to support Assam’s sustainable farming movement, will host their 12th Annual General Meeting on Friday, November 27th at Creekside Commons in Courtenay. Members, volunteers – past and

Lectio Divina offered at St. John church St. John the Divine Anglican Church is holding Lectio Divina at 3pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Lectio Divina or “divine reading” is a spiritual practice of encountering and engaging the Gospels with the whole person (mind, heart, and body). It is one of the oldest traditions in the long history of prayer experiences, and of monasticism. In Lectio we attain deep and intimate contact with God. Everyone is welcome! For more information please contact the church office at 250-334-4331.

present – and the public are invited to drop by to celebrate some of the work accomplished in the past year and hear what’s ahead in 2016. Creekside Commons is located at 2202 Lambert Drive in Courtenay. Doors open at 7:15 pm and the meeting will get underway at 7:30. There’ll be Indian samosas, chai and sweets to sample, and some inspiring photos and stories about people who are leading the move to organic farming in northeast India. Organizers suggest calling ahead if you’re planning to drop by! Starting next month,

a contribution recently made by Rotary District 5020 and Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club will help bring together people from different socio-economic, geographical and cultural backgrounds in Assam to participate in forums and training sessions that will look at the importance -and some of the challenges - of shifting to more sustainable farming practices. Participants in these events will also work together to identify gaps in resource materials and trainers who can take part in future workshops. Two of the four volunteers who’ll be in Assam this year with Fertile Ground

are filmmakers, and they’ll be helping farmers and tea growers create short educational videos in some of northeast India’s local languages. Fertile Ground is supported by individual donors, World Community Development Education Society, Rotary Clubs in District 5020, Edible Island Whole Foods as well as other groups here on the west coast and in Assam. To confirm your attendance at the AGM, get more information, make a donation or find out about volunteer opportunities, visit www.fertile-ground. org/blog or call 250 3378348.

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significant chore for patients and for dental offices. When someone misses an appointment they're preventing another patient from using that time slot. It's a juggling act for the dental offices between regular hygiene visits, treatment visits, and emergencies. We try to accommodate everyone and fortunately the vast majority of patients are simply great.. When we schedule an appointment, we commit the chair time and staff resources to that patient. If someone doesn't show up, that is lost time forever – not unlike a restaurant with an empty table. The overhead expenses though, are still the same. That's why your dentist is requesting advance payment. Your daughter has developed dental phobia, which is common in about 30% of the population to some degree. Sometimes it is related to past experiences, or 'war stories' from well-meaning relatives. With modern techniques and medications for pain management there is rarely any substance to the fear. However, fear is irrational – like a fear of heights, fear of swimming etc. Sometimes offices will offer an office tour rather than a formal appointment just to make a patient comfortable. It usually results in the patient overcoming their fear and having their teeth cared for. Just last year a teenage boy in the alpine village of St.Gervais, France,faked his own kidnapping in order to miss his dental visit. When he was 'rescued' from his hiding place by police, he claimed he had been abducted from a nearby town. He provided a detailed description of the abductor, right down to his scars, tattoos, clothing, and make of car. Composite drawings were created and distributed. The police spent an entire month investigating this 'crime', and only after extensive use of CCTV traffic camera footage did they realize none of it added up. Eventually, the lad admitted he made the whole story up to avoid his dental appointment. His parents are now dealing with an enormously expensive police investigation. At least your daughter didn't claim to be tied up on a derelict fish boat in the Comox Valley! Maybe try taking her into your dental office for an office tour. It may just work! Call the Dental Hotline at 1-800-617-2936 and schedule a FREE Implant Consultation.

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Making ‘music for the community’

Since the mid 1940’s, the Comox District Band has been performing at public events in the valley. For many years it was a Marching Band that participated in parades, but in recent years it has become a Concert Band which has become part of civic events in the valley including the July First ceremonies at Lewis Park and at events at the Florence Filberg sponsored by the Evergreen Seniors. The new Conductor, Denise Marquette, a retired school band teacher, joined the group in 2011. She believes that music is important for a community and the band gives an opportunity for members to use the skills many had learnt in school bands. As we grow older, playing an instrument can help connect the right and left sides of the brain. Currently the Comox District Concert Band has a member who started playing at age 12 and has been playing for 70 years! Music unites the community and crosses all economic and social barriers. Where ever people live and gather there will be music, so it was not long after the arrival of the workers to the Union Coal Mines that men would find that music was a way to express their joys and their sorrows. The first formal group was called the Union Band. The arrival of miners from a diversity of ethnic backgrounds brought music that reflected the country they had left. To the occidental ear, it was very strange music that accompanied the Chinese funeral processions down Dunsmuir Avenue and three miles out of town to the Chinese cemetery. In 1908, Italians formed a brass band that played at their dances held at the Bocce field. On one memorable occasion they hired wagons to cart musicians and revellers out to a picnic at Little River. The whole valley heard the um-pa-pa of their music as they travelled the roads for a day of fun. Sadly, the Great Strike and then the Great War ended the Italian Band as these musicians were dispersed by these events. In Courtenay, in 1910, the Orange Lodge formed the Loyal Orange Fife

Union Band (later Cumberland), late 1890’s or early 1900: Left to right: McNiven (Thomas Whyte married his sister Elizabeth), Thomas Kirkwood Thomas Whyte, David Stevenson (married Jeannie, Thomas Whyte’s sister), John Robert Grey, Jack Gillespie, George Hamilton Robertson (married Mary, Thomas Whyte’s sister), Jack Robertson (not related to George Robertson; married Christina, Thomas Whyte’s sister), Domenic Marcketti

62nd Anti-tank Battery Band 1946

Band. It was quite dramatic to see Buster Brown, in full Lodge Regalia, riding a white horse, leading the band down a parade route. At times they travelled as far as Nanaimo and Victoria to participate in parades. Like the Italian Brass Band, many of the Orange Lodge members enlisted in the Great War and did not return, ending the Fife Band. In 1923, Les Moody directed a group of young male students from Courtenay High. It was popular during that time to have a “Town Band” so the City of Courtenay and local organizations sponsored the band along with help from the boys’ parents. The Band Master was a teacher from Cumberland, Harold Murray. Practices were held in the new Courtenay Fire Hall. One of their best remembered activities was

Photos from private collection of Walter and Joyce Tarling

at Christmas when they went about town playing Christmas Carols. Sid Williams would later become a member of the band. At the same time, Harold Murray was also involved with a similar boys band at Cumberland, which was very popular at all the Camps, much to the dismay of the Adult Male Band which also performed at all miners’ functions. Then during the hungry 30’s and through the war years there were no local bands, but musicians were playing in many orchestras providing music for weekend dances. It was not until after the Second World War that band music again became popular drawing members from a cross section of the community. It began in 1947 when a military band was formed by members of the 62nd

Anti-tank Battery which was stationed at the Army camp, Sandwick, now the campus of G.P.VanierHigh School. There were 25 members under the direction of Harold Dixon. The men wanted to play music and were not much interested in the programme of military drills demanded by the Camp Commander, Jack Henly-Lewis. They were not interested in going out an extra two nights a week just for drills, so all the band members quit. The following year they formed as a civilian group, the Comox District Band, holding practices at the C.C.F. Hall on the corner of Sixth Street and Fitzgerald Avenue. Everyone in the vicinity knew when they were practicing because they had 4 drums. They later became afﬁliated with the C.R.A but the halls had poor acous-

tics said to make the music roll about the room making confusion rather than music. In those early years, the Band would play in the P.N.E parades. They proudly brought home honours, but one year their day long enterprise became a parade of its own. To make it in time for the Vancouver Parade, they had to catch the 7 a.m. Black Ball Ferry from Nanaimo. Until the early 1950’s they had worn white shirts and ties. Finally they had their proper uniforms with blue pants, blue capes and blue military caps with a wide gold band. The instruments were taken by a panel truck, but Walter Tarling drove many of the band members in his old 1931 Plymouth. They wondered why none of the faster newer cars were passing and soon they had a long line behind them. Then one of

the band members realized that their caps looked like the same caps worn by the RCMP so no one wanted to pass and be caught speeding! Over the years the uniform changed. For a time they had American styled uniforms with purple satin shirts and top hats. In the early 1970’s, band members changed to white pants, purple shirts and white tie. Later they adopted red sweaters with their white slacks. Recently the Band preformed at the Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Cumberland Legion. On November 29th at 2pm at Filberg Centre they will entertain as part of the Evergreen Christmas Concert. The Comox District Concert Band meets at IsfeldSchool on Tuesday evenings, and encourages anyone who wishes to join to contact Pat Jackson (250-339-5091).

Battles, beavers and cougars (Continued from page 13) (Whitecap Books, 2010); and the 1996 VanCity Book Prize for Women of the Klondike (Whitecap Books, 1995). Paula Wild’s BC bestseller, The Cougar, Beautiful, Wild and Dangerous (Douglas & McIntyre, 2013) was shortlisted for the 2014 Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Award and won the IndieFab 2013 Book of the Year. The book blends natural histo-

ry, science, First Nations stories and ﬁrst person accounts. This Fat Oyster reading will be on Wednesday November 25th at 7:00 pm at the Fanny Bay Hall. Doors open at 6:30. Minimum $5 donation at the door. For more information please see the Fanny Bay Hall website at: http://fannybaycommunity.com/fatoyster-reading-series/ and Facebook at: https://www. facebook.com/fatoysterreading.

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‘The Christmas Tree’ for food bank

BY PIPPA INGRAM for Courtenay Little Theatre

On Friday, November 27th, at the NIC Stan Hagen theatre, Courtenay Little Theatre will present a pre-Christmas offering, The Christmas Tree, a comedy by Canadian playwright Norm Foster. CLT is covering all expenses for the show which will be a beneﬁt performance with all proceeds going to the Comox Valley Food Bank. The Christmas Tree was performed last year with all proceeds given to the food bank and it is hoped that this year’s reprise will be as successful a venture. If you missed the chance to see it last year, do not hesitate to enjoy the opportunity to see it this time. Contributing funds to the food bank, especially as the Christmas season approaches, has become an annual endeavour by CLT. As well as earmarking the proceeds from The Christmas Tree, there will be a fundraiser auction of handmade ornaments made by CLT members at

Talented CLT husband and wife team, Chris and Jeannine Taylor, create characters both funny and poignant at times. Amidst hilarious “stories” they tell each other, the human interaction - emotions that surround the “aloneness” that can be experienced by single people during holiday celebrations - is the focus of Norm Foster’s The Christmas Tree. Photo by Terry Penney. the Club’s Christmas party. As a charitable organization, the food bank relies on the cash funds and food donations from such events, as well as those of individuals, community groups, businesses and government agencies, to operate its program. In his 32+ years work-

ing with the food bank, President, Jeff Hampton, has seen it come through both solvent and insolvent periods. “The funds from CLT - the auction and the show - will most likely be put into the general funds budget, for purchasing of food items alone can cost the food

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bank around $7000 per month. However, there are also expenses we need to meet to support the infrastructure e.g. wages for part-time employees such as van drivers who do the collection of donations. As well, there are costs for the service needs of the vans. D&N Auto, just next

door, offers us reduced service costs to help keep the vans running, which we really appreciate. D&N is just one of the community minded businesses that play an integral part to helping our organization stay aﬂoat.” Client households registered with the food bank are provided with one food hamper each month containing a 5 day supply of nutritionally balanced food, based on the number of people in the household. The needs of extra milk and nutritional snacks for pregnant/breastfeeding mothers and children are also taken into consideration. “Fresh from the Heart” is also a commitment by the food bank to providing more fruits and vegetable to clients. Like all of us, the food bank is challenged by escalating food costs and cash donations (eligible for tax receipts) are very welcome to continue buying quality hamper items in bulk. CLT’s production of The Christmas Tree is an exquisite little gem. It is directed by Sharon Pridham and performed by a talented husband and wife team, Chris and Jeannine

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Taylor. The human interaction is the focus - the emotions that surround the “aloneness” that can be experienced by single people during holiday celebrations - with two characters both funny and poignant at times. Director Pridham, says of the show, “You’re guaranteed at least one or two belly laughs and some beautiful moments where the audience can truly identify with the universality of human nature. Typical of Norm Foster, he allows the audience to form their own opinions. It is this attribute of Foster that keeps his scripts current, interesting and always highly entertaining.” Don’t miss this delightfully funny one act comedy at NIC’s Stan Hagen Theatre. Doors open at 7:00 for a start time of 7:30. Tickets by donation are a suggested minimum $10 at the door. In the words of the Comox Valley Food Bank, “Every dollar makes a difference. AS the need for our emergency food program continues to grow, your donation is an encouragement, integral in creating awareness and expanding our community of support.”

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