Comox Valley Echo, May 13, 2016 by Black Press Media Group

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FRIDAY.MAY 13, 2016

May 1st to June 30th

Courtenay Kia

250-334-9993 1025A Comox Road V9N 3P7

presents

Courtenay Kia

It’s So Local, it’s Loco Event

$25

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Pop A Ballon for Charity and for Prizes!

Don’t be Loco Keep it Local!

IT’S the 2nd ANNUAL “IT’s SO LOCAL, IT’s LOCO Event” Last year I wanted to do a promotion that rewarded our customers, but also an event that would show everyone in the community how much we appreciate all the local business and support we have received here at Courtenay KIA since I arrived in April of 2013. So we created the “It’s so Local it’s LOCO event.” Here is how it works: #1 You purchase a New or Used car from Courtenay KIA, #2 You pop a balloon with a Local Business Gift Certiﬁcate inside and #3 You pop another balloon to ﬁnd out how much of the proceeds from the sale of the vehicle will go to a local charity. (Prizes and donations range from $25 -$100 value each.) We wanted an event that helped and promoted local businesses, their employees and charities, rather than offering a bunch of bulk items from a big

box store or a gimmicky vacation package with fees attached. We selected a wide variety of quality local businesses that we think stand out in the Comox Valley . Many of the businesses are currently Courtenay KIA clients (Home & Garden Gate, Spirit of the West Coast Native Art Gallery, and many of the staff next door at The White Whale.) or else they are associated with the dealership from a networking group here in the valley called” Corporate Connections” (past member Muck Off Car Wash and present member Charisma Essentials Day Spa) or the Courtenay KIA White Whaler Mens hockey club. (Gladstone Brewery and The White Whale) and ﬁnally we can’t forget the Bucher’s Block where we get our BBQ supplies. We are very proud to help Local Charities for the next two months and hope to raise a ton of money for people. The

charities we are working with this time around are the Comox Valley SPCA, YANA, Comox Valley Child Development Association & Comox Valley Food Bank. HERE COMES THE “CRAZY” GUILT TRIP ...So if you are looking for a vehicle in May or June you owe it to your community to check out Courtenay KIA. LOL It would be absolutely “BONKERS” to give away a ton of Cash to all these Charities we are CRAZY about, and to hand out a WACKO amount of LOCAL Gift Cards! As an added level of CRAZINESS, just ﬁnd our event on Facebook, Like & Share it for a chance to win $500 in local shopping, that’s one Gift Certiﬁcate from each business in our event, there’s no purchase necessary ! So don’t be LOCO, KEEP IT LOCAL AT COURTENAY KIA.

LIFE AT THE TOP! Welcome to our newest recruit. Congratulations to our Sales Person of the Month for April, Alex Campbell. Alex is our senior sales rep at Courtenay KIA and has all the answers to help with your vehicle needs. A proud Grandpa (& Great Grandpa) and amazing person. Good Job Alex, we are all proud of your quality work!

We are pleased to introduce Brianne Sutherland to our sales team. She is new to the area but has worked at another far away KIA dealer in the past. If you have any questions for us and email the store you will most likely receive a response from Brie or the Sales Manager (Elmano Lima) as they will be providing all of our potential customers with the answers they need to make the right choice of vehicle.

USED CARS 2012 Kia Optima SX (A6) TURBO FO2640

WAS $23,995

NOW $22,995 2014 Kia Rondo EX 7-Seater SP2792A

WAS $22,995

NOW $19,995 2015 Kia Rondo EX RN2507A

WAS $32,995

NOW $28,000 2011 Kia Rondo EX-V6 SO2731A

WAS $18,995

NOW $16,988 2014 Kia Rondo LX AO521A

NOW $18,995 2015 Kia 2015 Sorento EX V6 SP2770A

WAS $32,995

NOW $30,995 2015 Kia Sorento SX OP2543A

NOW $35,995 2013 Kia 2013 Soul 2.0L 4u SO2725A

WAS $21,995

Snowbird likes local picture. I had a chance to get down to Kye Bay and check out the Snowbirds this year. Managing to get some good shots, I put one on Instagram. The next day I received a like on the picture from Snowbird6. It’s a treat to be here and see them and I was ﬂattered that one of the pilots took the time to interact with people on social media. Thank you to snowbird6 (on Instagram, check him out his pictures are awesome.) and the rest of your team. See you next April from all your friends at Courtenay KIA.

TEST DRIVE & WIN 1OF30

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NOW $20,888 2015 Kia Soul SX CA2690A

WAS $29,995

NOW $28,995 And when you test drive on May 14th, you’ll receive a $60 gift to be used in the dealership. Plus, be entered to win a $10,000 Power to Surprise Experience. It’s a great time to try something from our highly awarded lineup

2011 Kia Sportage EX SUV RO2564A

WAS $20,995

NOW $18,995 2013 Kia Sorento LX SP2652A

WAS $22,995

5 TO BE USED IN THE DEALERSHIP TOWARDS PARTS,

NOW $19,995

SERVICE AND KIA MERCHANDISE

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FINANCING ON

Come join us for our special event to debut the all new 2017 Sportage at Courtenay Kia. Conceived for urban adventure, the completely redesigned 2017 Sportage is the most extraordinary compact crossover on the road today. With an imposing appearance, a rock-solid stance, an upgraded cabin, and the torque to take you wherever the journey leads you, the new Sportage is a stylish, bolder-than-ever standout in an otherwise utilitarian category. Bring the whole family and test drive the new models and have some fun!

DAYS TEST DRIVE FROM MAY 5TH TO 15TH AND ONLY RECEIVE A $60 GIFT

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AVAILABLE FEATURES: HEATED FRONT & REAR SEATS REARVIEW CAMERA

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2013 Kia Optima LX+ OP2499A

Offer Ends May 31

Offer(s) available on select new 2016/2017 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from May 3 to 31, 2016. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,725, $22 AMVIC, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. ĭ0% financing on all 2016 models. Available discount is deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a new 2016 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO541G) with a selling price of $17,562 is based on monthly payments of $565 for 24 months at 0% with a $0 down payment and first monthly payment due at finance inception. Offer also includes $4,000 discount ($3,500 loan credit and $500 competitive bonus** or loyalty bonus¶). Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $17,562. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. &Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on the 2016 Optima LX AT (OP741G)/2016 Soul LX AT (SO752G) with a selling price of $25,362/$21,742 (includes $0 lease credit discount and $500/$0 competitive bonus** or loyalty bonus¶) is based on bi-weekly payments of $109/$99 for 60/48 months at 1.9%/0.9%, with $0 security deposit, $2,985/$1,375 down payment and first bi-weekly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation $14,224/$10,279 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $9,122/$10,643. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). *Cash Purchase Price for the new 2016 Forte Sedan LX MT (F0541G) is $12,495 and includes a cash discount of $5,067 (including $500 competitive bonus** or loyalty bonus¶ and $67 dealer participation). Dealer may sell for less. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Cash discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. **$500/$750 competitive bonus offer available on the retail purchase/lease of any new 2016 Forte, 2016 Sorento, 2016 Sportage, 2017 Sportage, 2016 Optima, 2016 Rio, 2016 Rio5 and 2016 Rondo/2016 Sedona and 2016 Optima Hybrid from participating dealers between May 3 and May 31, 2016 upon proof of current ownership/lease of a select competitive vehicle. Competitive models include specific VW, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Honda, GM, Ford, Jeep, Pontiac, Suzuki, Saturn, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Subaru, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Land Rover, Infiniti, Acura, Audi, Lincoln, Volvo, Buick and Jaguar vehicles. Some conditions apply. See your dealer or kia.ca for complete details. ¶$500/$750 loyalty bonus offer available on the retail purchase/lease of any new 2016 Forte, 2016 Sorento, 2016 Sportage, 2017 Sportage, 2016 Optima, 2016 Rio, 2016 Rio5 and 2016 Rondo/2016 Sedona and 2016 Optima Hybrid from participating dealers between May 3 and May 31, 2016 upon proof of current ownership/registration of Kia vehicle. Some conditions apply. See your dealer or kia.ca for complete details. 5$60 gift will be awarded in the form of 20,000 Kia Member Rewards Dealer Points which can be redeemed at the participating Kia dealership in Canada where the customer took the test drive. $60 gift can be used towards the purchase of parts, services, accessories or maintenance. In order for the points to be awarded, customers must have a Kia Member Rewards account. The Kia Member Rewards Program is open to any licensed driver with a Canadian mailing address and enrollment in the Program is free for the purposes of this promotion. Further details about the Program and Dealer Points are available at kia.ca/member-rewards. °Your local dealer may be closed May 15. Visit kia.ca/find-a-dealer for dealership hours. §No Purchase Necessary. Enter by taking a test drive at a participating dealer or online at kia.ca/drivetosurprise. Open to Canadian residents over the age of majority. Contest begins May 3, 2016 and ends June 30, 2016 at 11:59 pm ET. 30 Prizes will be awarded (10 to Quebec residents, 20 to residents of rest of Canada). Each prize consists of winner’s choice of a trip experience up to $10,000, or $10,000 towards a Kia vehicle purchase/lease. Complete contest rules in dealership or at kia.ca/drivetosurprise. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2016 Optima SX AT Turbo (OP746G)/2016 Forte SX AT (FO748G)/2016 Soul SX Luxury (SO758G) is $35,195/$26,695/$27,495. The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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Friday Sunny. Low 9°C. High 20°C.

Saturday Mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers. Low 11°C. High 23°C.

Sunday Cloudy. Low 13°C. High 21°C.

Monday Cloudy. Low 11°C. High 17°C.

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Tuesday Cloudy. Low 10°C. High 16°C.

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It’s ready! One of only two single malt whiskeys being made in Canada goes on sale today from Shelter Point Distillery BY SPENCER ANDERSON Echo Staff Shelter Point Distillery is releasing its ﬁrst-ever batch of single malt whiskey today, and U.S. and Chinese buyers are snapping up the lion’s share of

the new spirit. The whiskey is the result of ﬁve years’ work and makes the distillery only one of two in Canada that regularly produces a single malt whiskey, which is made from barley. (Continued on page 4)

Shelter Point Distillery owner Patrick Evans and lead distiller James Marinus with their newly-released single malt whiskey; the result of five years’ work.

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Pt. Holmes annual meeting next Thursday

The Point Holmes Recreation Association will be holding our AGM at 7 pm, Thursday 19 May, in the Pavilion by the boat ramp on Lazo Rd. The PHRA manages the boat ramp and liaises with the Town of Comox for maintenance and improvements to the adjacent park.

Everyone is welcome to attend and share ideas, fish stories and pick up your 2016 boat ramp pass. Annual passes will be available for only $35 for boaters, kayakers and SUP. Corporate annual memberships are available for $100, with your logo displayed on our sign.

CVRD forms select committee for CAO search

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

Debra Oakman is leaving her post as chief administrative officer of the Comox Valley Regional District at the end of June. The quest to ﬁnd Oakman’s replacement has already began. The CVRD board decided to use a recruitment ﬁrm to do the searching for them. A request for proposal was issued earlier this year and out of 11 companies that responded, the top ranked proponent was Davies Park

Executive Search ﬁrm. The board agreed to award a contract in the amount of $36,500, including disbursements, to Davies Park. A CAO selection select committee has now been formed as well. It consists of board chairman and Electoral A director Bruce Jolliffe, Town of Comox director Ken Grant, Village of Cumberland director Gwyn Sproule and Courtenay director Bob Wells. The committee was scheduled to meet with Davies Park.

RCMP make contact with family that owned memorial plaque The Comox Valley RCMP would like to report, that contact has been made with the family of the found tombstone/ memorial plaque. Arrangements are being made to return this item to the family. The Comox Valley RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.

All interested parties are invited to attend a

DROP-IN OPEN HOUSE to review the preferred

COMOX LAKE WATER TREATMENT OPTIONS THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016, from 4:30 to 7:30 P.M.

BEST WESTERN WESTERLY HOTEL BALLROOM, 1590 CLIFFE AVE., COURTENAY, BC Please join us at a drop-in public open house for an update on the project. You will have an opportunity to: • Learn what we heard from the “Options Evaluation” engagement process in March • Review the recommended options for treatment for the existing water system 3URYLGH \RXU LQSXW WR UHÀQH WKH UHFRPPHQGHG RSWLRQV • Clarify these recommended options in terms of technical/operational considerations Background information and a response form will be provided starting May 26, 2016 at the workshop and online at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/water Feedback will be accepted until June 10, 2016. For further information, email: engineeringservices@comoxvalleyrd.ca. follow comoxvalleyrd

Its famous cousin is scotch, the well-known and revered barley whiskey produced in Scotland. Shelter Point is also a 1,279-acre farm, and produces its own barley on site and is modeled on the ‘field to flask’ onsite production made famous by Scottish distilleries. Located by the Oyster River, Shelter Point was a gamble by owner Patrick Evans more than five years ago. Today, as bottles of the whiskey are shipped out, the gamble pays off. Already, about 65 per cent of the total 34-barrel run – roughly 1,200 cases – is spoken for, said Evans. The rest will be distributed in private liquor stores and some will be available to taste at the distillery itself. The good news for whiskey aficionados wanting to sample the whiskey is that next year’s run will be larger, at an estimated 2,800 cases. The next year, the distillery aims for 4,800, Evans said. But Evans said he expects demand will remain high among foreign markets like China and India, where supply for domestic single malt

supply is running dry. Shelter Point’s Canadian origins can also lend an exotic appeal. “It brands itself to some degree,” said Evans. Another point in the distillery’s favour is the relative rarity of Canadian single malts in a market where rye – a grain that produces a spicy, fruity, peppery whiskey – and blended whiskeys remain popular. James Marinus has been in charge of crafting the spirit over the past ﬁve years. “Everyone and their dog can make whiskey and everyone and their dog does,” he said. “But there’s only so much single malt whiskey.” As for the whiskey’s taste, Marinus, who has been sampling the spirit “since day one,” says he detects “quite an apple note to it.” Evans, on the other hand, tastes oak, vanilla and caramel. “I think that’s the neat thing about whiskey,” he says. “It’s very subjective.” (Reporter’s note: I had a small taste, and also noticed caramel and fruit ﬂavours.) Now, it’s tasting time for the upstart whiskey and the rest of the world can judge.

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WANTED If you have any information about the whereabouts of either of these two people, call the Comox Valley RCMP Detachment at 338-1321, or Comox Valley Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (1-800-222-8477). You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to give your name and you could be eligible for a cash reward.

www.comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca

Lisa Mae TRUESDELL

Jordan Ashley BODECHON

DOB: 1963-02-21 DOB: 1994-06-03 175 cms, 58 kgs, Red hair, 170 cms, 73 kgs, Brown Blue eyes hair, Blue eyes Warrants: Warrants: Theft under $5000 Breach Recognizance x3 Breach Undertaking Breach of Probation x2 Comox Valley file # 2015- Comox Valley file # 20153307 6236

Police Blotter

If you have any information regarding any of these ďŹ les, or any other crime, please contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Comox Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at comoxvalleycrimestoppers. bc.ca. You never have to identify yourself or testify in court, and you could receive a cash reward for your information. Comox Valley RCMP responded to the follow-

ing incidents between May 3 and 9: â&#x2013; While conducting patrols during the early morning hours of May 3rd, a driver of a vehicle caught the attention of a member of the Comox Valley RCMP. A traffic infraction was noticed that resulted in a traffic stop. An impaired driving investigation was started with the driver of the vehicle. A 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition was issued to the driver. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

(2016-4898) â&#x2013; A traffic stop was conducted during the morning rush hour on May 3rd. During the traffic stop, the Comox Valley RCMP Municipal traffic member entered into an impaired investigation. The driver was detained for impaired driving and criminal code charges are being recommended. The driver was released on documents for a future court date. (2016-4900) â&#x2013; On May 3rd, the Comox Valley RCMP were advised about the theft of fuel from a vehicle parked on the 700 block of 29th St, Courtenay. The theft occurred sometime between April 30th and May 3rd. (2016-4903) Later in the day, the Comox Valley RCMP were advised of more vehicles, parked on the 500 Blk of Silverdale Cres, that have also had fuel stolen since mid-April. (2016-4912) â&#x2013; The Comox Valley RCMP were advised of a break, enter and theft to a building on the 2900 block of Vanier Drive, Courtenay, on May 5th. Sometime overnight, a shed on the property had a lock cut and several lawn maintenance tools and gas cans were taken. (2016-4982) â&#x2013; While driving on Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, on May 5th, a Comox Valley RCMP Municipal TrafďŹ c section member was passed by a motorcycle excessively speeding. The bike was stopped and investigation revealed that the rider had been drinking alcohol before riding. The rider was issued a 90 day immediate roadside prohibition and a violation ticket for excessive speed. The bike was impounded. (2016-5013) â&#x2013; The Comox Valley RCMP received three calls on the morning of May 6th regarding stolen bicycles. A mossy green 10 speed road bike, a burgundy

Norco Mountain bike and a Blue Kona bike were all taken. One bike was left on the scene of one of the thefts. The serial number was run, and it turned out to have been reported stolen in 2009. The owner was contacted that the bike was located. The Comox Valley RCMP would like to remind everyone to keep their bikes secure and write down the serial numbers after being purchased. With the serial number, we may be able to get your bike back to you. â&#x2013; During the early morning hours of May 7th, the actions of a vehicle passenger caught the attention of a Comox Valley RCMP Constable. During the following traffic stop, an impaired driving investigation was started on the driver. It was determined the driver had been drinking alcohol before driving. The driver was issued a 3 day immediate roadside prohibition and the vehicle was impounded. (2016-5083) â&#x2013; Two vehicles were stopped early in the morning on May 8th. The ďŹ rst vehicle was being driven in a manner that caught the attention of a Comox Valley RCMP constable. While speaking to the driver, an impaired driving investigation was started. The driver was issued a 90 day immediate Roadside suspension and the vehicle was impounded. (2016-5128) The second vehicle was located during an unrelated ďŹ le. The driver was spoken to and an impaired driving investigation was started, resulting in a 90 day immediate roadside suspension and the vehicle being impounded. (2016-5130) â&#x2013; On May 9th, the Comox Valley RCMP were advised of a break, enter and theft that occurred on the 4800 block of Island Highway North, Courtenay. (Continued on page 6)

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Dr. David MacDonald kneels next to Hunter and Maria, a Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs (VICD) team based in Comox Valley. Members of the Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club will be mountain bike riding from Courtenay to Port Alberni later this month to raise funds for the VICD program, and to increase awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Standing: Strathcona Sunrise Rotary representative, Chip Ross, rider Russ Thompson, rider Gordon Nettleton, and VICD president, Barb Ashmead.

(Continued from page 5) Unknown person(s) entered a locked gate and appeared to have siphoned fuel from a vehicle. The investigation into this break, enter and theft is continuing. (20165183) â&#x2013; The Comox Valley RCMP received a report of several vehicles damaged on the 1800 block of Lake Trail, Courtenay. Unknown person(s) entered a lot and appeared to have smashed the windows of two vehicles. Items were then stolen from them. (2016-

5187) â&#x2013; A vehicle driving down Mission Hill, in Courtenay, was struck by a rock, causing damage to the car on May 9th. A large rock was located on scene. The Comox Valley RCMP are looking for any witnesses that were in the area between Muir Rd and Dingwall Rd at approximately 12:30. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 and cite ďŹ le number 2016-5202. Or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477)

On May 23 and 24, members of the Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club will be mountain bike riding from Courtenay to Port Alberni and back again. This ride is a fundraiser to increase awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs (VICD) program. Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs pairs rescue dogs with military and RCMP veterans suffering from PTSD, and trains them together to become a service dog team. Gordon Nettleton, Russ Thompson, and David MacDonald will lead the mountain bike ride, departing from the Courtenay Railway Station at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23. They will be accompanied by veterans who are currently in the VICD program. Barb Ashmead, VICD president, will be speaking to the Port Alberni Rotary Club on May 24 before the group begins the return trip to the Comox Valley. The team will ďŹ nish at Riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza in Cumberland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People affected by PTSD beneďŹ t from teaming up with a dog for a number of reasons,â&#x20AC;? explains Ashmead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having a canine companion reduces the severity of ďŹ&#x201A;ashbacks, provides emotional security, and encourages reintegration back into society for those veterans who have isolated themselves.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;VICD was started in 2013,â&#x20AC;? says Ashmead, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and to date, VICD has nine certiďŹ ed teams and ten other teams in trainAIRCRAFT RENTALS â&#x20AC;˘ ing. The program is of-

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Fire! What horrors we are witnessing in the Fort McMurray region. No one can possibly miss what is happening there now and just how quickly it got away from what must have seemed manageable, all too briefly as it turned out. My heart goes out to the people in the city of and beyond to the First Nations, along with the wildlife and land that are all suffering this extreme event. Several incidents within the last year are noteworthy for me in our region. Smokers turfing their cigarettes out of vehicle windows as though a right and how this one act can begin a bigger event is dangerous enough but it is shock of another level to hear during a serious drought such as ours last summer (and sadly also during bird nesting season, mid-summer) the sounds of chain saws when foresters have long put down their chainsaws in the woods. Felling trees for ‘a view’ was more important and acceptable in this local resident’s mind (and likely the realtor’s mind, too) while trying to sell the residence attached. Newly arrived neighbours of mine like fires,

too and seem to think bonfires are fun, to the point that they round their deck chairs out there facing the fire not ten feet from our shared boundary, even at night. Theirs is a multiacre property too. Not from a forest fire environment, yet, I’m guessing. Attempts at communication in a written, respectful manner apparently landed in the same stinky pile still smoking the next days. The Fire Department will eventually arrive when they are burning as they like beyond the current restrictions. Here’s hoping that it is before the forest goes up because of their personal property aggressions. Where did the knowledge that the sky is not a free garbage pit go? I have been in the Comox Valley for over 10 years and the particulate matter and chokehold on our breathing has felt some days as if I signed on for a Valley life in the fifties, and somewhere else more industrial. Air and land and water are critical to the quality of life all around us. Health that we would all want for ourselves, children and the future of all life here. Why on Earth do we continue to allow the burning of any piles of bits, construction and forestry material included?

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Where are the health reports from the medical resource people about the Comox Valley? Where are the Regional education campaigns about chipping materials, recycling and responsibilities for sending construction materials to strictly approved dumpsites? Where are the health reports from the inversions that the Comox Valley experiences? Where are the Fire Department education campaigns about NOT burning, that will always be cheaper than dealing with ﬁres? There are job opportunities for people with trucks who could pick up refuse or construction material, which WON’T be burned on someone else’s back property because it is cheaper. A double receipt system might conﬁrm that the loads went to a regional dump. Education campaigns, using young people paid on summer holidays, to provide information at markets, festivals and in neighbourhoods, about what our atmosphere is made of and how burning is no longer a cheap solution, it seriously hurts; the positives of composting; the need for a different approach to how we work on our properties and more. F. Cochran

Comox Valley JUST VOTE ‘NO’ Union Bay to Royston Residents: On June 18 you get your chance to vote on the well intended but expensive South Sewer Service plan down. Unless you don’t mind paying next year and the following 29 years thereafter around $2,000 a year (+/- $60,000.00 in total) for operation/maintenance and capital debt repayment. Of course there is a way to pay less for this if you have an old sock laying around and stacked with $22,000.00 that you don’t mind flushing out to get connected to this unique but expensive sewer system. If you do that, you still face a yearly operations and maintenance fee of $636.00 starting next year and going up every year with the rate of inflation. Just this operation fee is already almost twice the amount as was budgeted only over a year ago. ($390.00 then, versus $636.00 now). The strange thing about this sewer plan is that despite CVRD finding $13.3 million in an extra grant, the capital cost to home owners from Royston to Union Bay is only reduced by $3.5 million. What hap-

pened to the 10 million? Yes, Cumberland backed out, for good reason as this plan is ﬁnancially way out of proportion for the average individual, not to mention the many low income earners, seniors and other retirees. They form the bulk of the residents occupying this area from Royston to Union Bay and will see their annual tax-bill in many cases more then double. O.K., the CVRD will respond with the argument that if you are eligible, the parcel tax can be deferred. Putting it as lien towards your property and pay another .7% interest (Province of BC rate) on that. With the 5% interest already on the capital cost over 20 years, now at 5.7%, you are going to pay twice the original sewer cost. Home-owners of Area A unite, and say NO to the referendum on June 18 and if you are in need of a new septic, buy one for a fraction of this CVRD plan and virtually no maintenance costs for years to enjoy. Marianne Buijs Area A THANKS FROM VARIETY On behalf of everyone at Variety - The Children’s Charity, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the communities of

Comox Valley and Campbell River for their outstanding support of our 8th annual Radiothon on 97.3 The Eagle. In twelve hours we raised $36,941, a ﬁgure that is remarkably close to the record breaking amount from last year’s two-day event. The funds will go back into the community to provide direct help to local children with special needs, giving them the support they need to meet their challenges and achieve remarkable victories. In the four months that I’ve been in the role of executive director, not a day goes by where I’m not amazed and humbled by the incredible generosity of the many donors, volunteers, sponsors and other supporters who move mountains for Variety every day. I believe it’s a testament to the strength and heart of the people of the North Island who steadfastly stand up for their neighbours and truly make a difference in their communities. If you missed the Radiothon but would still like to donate, or to make an enquiry about a grant or volunteer opportunities, please visit us at variety. bc.ca. Kristy Gill, CFRE Executive Director, Variety The Children’s Charity

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women who offered her money from their own pockets and the cashier Cassandra who made my daughter a beautiful new purse and presented it to her with some of her own money and pokemon cards that her son donated from his collection. Thanks to these kind ladies my daughter learned that there are caring people in this Valley. TO THE LADY IN THE PINK TOP at Tim Hortons on Saturday, May 7. Thank you so much for the generous surprise of you paying for my coffee order and many more behind me. Wishing you the best. Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day. I will deﬁnitely pay it forward to someone else.

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com graditude to those who no doubt did this. First to Dr. Fehlau and Dr. Nel for immediate diagnosis and treatment. Next to Jennifer, Cheryl, Heather, Karen and all the staff at the liver wellness center who don’t get enough thanks for what they do. Finally to all who have been diagnosed with Hep C you need to go to the liver wellness support group. Al the information and help is there to get you through a very bad time. You are not alone in this ﬁght ... the help they gave to me is beyond what I can repay and I will forever be in their debt. Thank you all for the help and giving me a new lease on life.

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THE ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP sends a big, beautiful, virtual bouquet of sweet smelling roses to the Rotary Club for the donation of used books left over from their recent book sale. Funds raised through book sales at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop directly supports the purchase of medical equipment and healthcare related comfort items for the patients and residents of St. Joseph’s Hospital and The Views at St. Joseph’s. SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS to a young military man named Sonny. I forget his last name. He’s from the Philippines. I was out for a walk when I turned my ankle and fell. He stopped to help. He drove me to emergency and came back to pick me up. Thank you Sonny. You are a wonderful human being. May you have a long and happy life. God bless. YEARS AGO, about 1947195 , some RCMP in Ottawa in Basic Training were paid $25.00 per donation of blood to the Red Cross. That was

a lot of money at that time as RCMP in basic training only had pocket money enough to buy cigarettes or a couple of bus tickets. I heard these facts from my husband who was in Ottawa from 47-1953, and many young recruits were very happy to earn an extra $25.00 this way. I’m sure there are a few retired “guys” who know these facts and sold a pint or two. I wanted to mention this fact, after hearing the news on April 25: re the Red Cross considering buying blood, from healthy persons. Ruling out blood disorders/ diseases such as HIV/Aids, syphilis, hepatitis B or antibody syndron(APS) etc, this may be a practical way to boost blood supplies. We can listen to the news and the Red Cross; and by the way, my calendar says that the Red Cross was created in parliament in 1909. An historic occasion for Canada. A BOUQUET OF THANK YOUS. Spices and Blarney wish to thank all of the people who made Night of Wonders a thundering success of a fund raising event for Dawn to Dawn. Our volunteer team outperformed our expectations; the Glacier Grannies served the dishes proﬁciently; the kitchen team headed by Chef Nasim Datoo worked like a well oiled machine; the entertainment was dazzling and the audience was lots of fun. In particular we would like to thank our sponsors, Oh Spa Mayor’s Golf Tournament, Coastal Community Credit Union, Remax Realty Group, Grains Bakery, Coxox Coach and Shuttle, Home Depot and Bob Wells the sound master. Most importantly we offer our gratitude to

the generous community of the Comox Valley for their on-going support for people experiencing homelessness. We hope to see you all next May. - Liz Datoo and Joline Martin of Spices and Blarney BOUQUETS AND WARM SMILES to the garden crew for doing such a great job on cleaning up the Comox hill. Looks GOOD! Plants on Comox Ave. are a pleasure to view. A BEEF TO THE THIEF who took bins out of our van at the bottle depot on Puntledge. We are a group of people with diverseabilities who are trying to make money and serve the community The bins are clearly labelled “CANDO” and if they are seen or found please call the number which is also clearly marked on the bins.

May 13 Meat Draw & Jam from 5pm / Lasagna $6 May 14 Meat Draws & Dancing with Don Ryan & Crosstown Express 2-5pm May 17 Euchre 1:30pm May 18 Drop-In Darts 1pm / Executive Meeting 7pm May 19 Crib & Gucci 6:30pm May 20 Meat Draw & Jam from 5pm / Fish & Chips - $8 May 21 Meat Draws & Dancing with Jess Lee Western Swing Combo

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broke down, dead battery. Ross being a very nice man came to her rescue. He called her home and called her family, he stayed with her for over an hour and a half, for us to arrive with help. But he did not stop there. We had no easy way to get the scooter home. So he, and my husband, lifted it ito the back of his pick-up truck and delivered it to her home. WOW!! Ross, thank you. We wish many blessings to you. A HEART-FELT THANK YOU to all who worked to put on the Anzac service. From a Kiwi who had his ﬁrst chance since living in Canada to attend a service. It brought back many memories of attending the dawn service in Auckland with my father, who served in the desert and later in Italy in WW II. A special thanks to Mr. Bartholomew who organized this event and the Canadian vets who attended. There was a good attendance and I am sure all the Aussies and Kiwis are grateful to all who put on this event. It was obvious that a lot of care and pride went in to it. Thank you to all who spoke, it really made it a special time. Also to the people who served coffee, cookies, and, of course, Anzac biscuits. I will certainly be attending next year. HUGE BOUQUET and heart shaped box of chocolates to the McDonalds on Ryan Rd. I ordered fries with no salt and that is exactly what they gave me! Not a speck of salt anywhere! Thanks for taking the care you did. I’ve never received absolutely no salt before. You people are the best, thank you. JUNE WILL BE A SAD, sad month in Comox. Judy, one of my two favourite posties is retiring and the post office will never be the same again. She

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com Comox. Happy Retirement Judy -xxxTHE OPERATING ROOM NURSES at St. Joseph’s Hospital would like to thank the following people for making National Nurses Week such a pleasure for us: Atlas Cafe, Dairy Queen, Mad Chef Catering, Panago Pizza, Plates Catering, Quality Foods, Thrifty Foods, Tim Hortons Coffee, Starbucks Coffee, Supreme Convenience Store. Last but by no means least, all the surgeons and anaesthetists who kindly brought treats into work with them. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts and bellies. BOUQUETS to Puntledge Hatchery workers who keep wild salmon alive in the River and Estuary. Thanks again to many volunteers who keep streams and rivers alive with wild salmon. Such a challenge with climate change and the BC Liberals Wild West, logging in our watershed. DISTRACTED DRIVERS will pay a little more to ICBC to text and talk, but the big problem on BC roads is excessive speed. Speed kills, especially when impaired/distracted. A parked, distracted or impaired driver does no harm. The Comox Valley police report indicates that administrative penalties do not work to reduce impaired and speeding drivers - they just keep driving. So far this year, 31 killed and 2372 hospitalized in BC from impaired driving. FINALLY, BC HYDRO has recognized that there is a need to retain water in Comox Lake when

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CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT DIRECTORS are extending the protection of their watershed to almost double the protected watershed area. They are concerned about human activities causing forest ﬁres, and impacting water quality. Here in the Comox Valley, our Comox Valley Regional District Directors have no inﬂuence in our watershed, or storage of potable water. This has not been an issue until the past few years. Logging practices, planning for growth, are the issues in the Comox Valley. There has been no preparation for predicted climate change. Capital Regional District Directors are looking out for their constituents - unlike the Comox Valley Regional District Directors. Stand by for more stage 3 and maybe stage 4. IT’S UNFORTUNATE that the public school students in SD71 will bear the brunt of the loss of 19 teachers, following many days out of class with BCTF strikes. Could lower

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FIRST THE BOUQUET. I love the food trailer in Marina Park, serving ﬁsh and fries hot dogs and drinks etc.!! Tables are set around so people can sit to enjoy. BUT now for the BEEF! Why did the town of Comox make the providers move the trailer to a place completely in the sun and taking up

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The Village of Cumberland Council is forming a Wastewater Advisory Committee for its Liquid Waste Management Plan. After withdrawing from the South Sewer Project, the village had to restart its LWMP. A WAC was required to be formed to serve as a combined public and technical advisory committee. Council directed staff to send invitations to relevant government agencies and members of the community, who they want to sit on the committee. On Monday, councillor Sean Sullivan was chosen to represent Cumberland council in the committee with councillor Jesse Ketler as alternate. Among the government representatives that have conﬁrmed participation

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One of Barb Ashmead’s goals for 2016 is to gain Assistance Dog International recognition, now in the ﬁnal year of the four-year process. Assistance Dog International credentials will give VICD world-wide recognition for the training of PTSD service dogs. Dr. David MacDonald and his team at the Comox Valley Animal Hospital are all involved. “When Barb Ashmead gave a presentation at the Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club breakfast several months ago, I knew it would be a good ﬁt for me and my business, and I felt I could serve VICD in many ways,” explains Dr. MacDonald. “The idea of the bike ride came up because Gordon, Russ, and I go biking together most weekends in Cumberland and we always take our dogs along. So, bikes, dogs, the Rotary Club and VICD - they all came together.” To support the Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs program and veterans with PTSD, donations can be dropped off at Comox Valley Animal Hospital located at 3110 Comox Road, handled by Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club members, or deposited directly at the VICD website: vicompassiondogs.ca.

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The Town of Comox’s financials have been given a clean bill of health from auditors. However, Meyers Norris Penney, the accounting firm that carried out the audit, has recommended the town hire an actuary to assess how much the town pays out in post-employment benefits. MNP partner Cory Vanderhorst said the town is in “healthy financial shape,” noting low longterm debt ($1.4 million) and a growing accumulated surplus. Vanderhorst concluded in a presentation to council last week that the town’s “net financial asset position has been steadily increasing for the past five years,” with “no significant” increases in debt since 2008. But the report from MNP also recommends the town engage an actuary to calculate the cost of pay for ex-employees, including retirement, severance, sick leave or dis-

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The Coast Guard also says the move will result in savings, but Unifor Local 2182 president Allan Hughes said the savings will be eaten up in overtime costs due to staff shortages. Speaking to media outside the station, Hughes said there are 17 staff that worked at the centre. Between eight and nine will begin working at MCTS Victoria, Hughes said. It’s pretty sombre, as it has been the last few days,” said Hughes. “Lots of hugs, some tears. “They’ve been a really good team that’s really static, there’s been very little turnover in the 20 years since this building was established. So it’s breaking apart a team.”

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Three large capital projects in Comox BY SPENCER ANDERSON Echo Staff

The Town of Comox is embarking on three large capital projects this year in an otherwise holdsteady budget. Council gave final adoption last week to its 2016 budget and tax rates bylaws, ushering in modest tax increases for most commercial and residential properties. But one of the more notable trends in the financial plan is a surge of approximately $3 million in general capital spending for this year, mostly due to a trio of infrastructure upgrades. Included in the list is the Lazo Road project, which just received a $1.1-million boost from the province. The work will see erosion protection along the ocean-side perimeter road, as well as pedestrian upgrades in the area. The first phase of the Robb Road widening and improvement project will also get underway this summer, budgeted for approximately $900,000. The town also hopes to begin work on its $1.6-million Marina Park upgrade, although two bids on the project came back overbudget by approximately $700,000. The town’s architect is working with the lowest bidder on revisions to the design to cut back costs.

Downtown extension Echo Staff Comox council has voted to extend property tax exemption provisions for its downtown in a bid to encourage more mixed commercial and residential developments. The council gave third reading to a bylaw that would extend the program for one year. A report from the town’s planning department says two projects have come under the program’s umbrella: a proposed residential building on the former Lorne Hotel site and the proposed extension of the Berwick retirement home, both on Comox Avenue. Both those projects are seeking a 100 per cent tax exemption under the plan for eight years. The forgone tax would fall within the $40,000 estimated cost of the program, town staff said. The bylaw will forward to council for adoption next week.

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SPRING IN THE GARDEN with a yellow eye. It gives that lovely carefree summer look to the garden by day as do the perennial Shasta Daisies. Two lovely dwarf varieties are LEUCANTHEMUM ‘SNOW LADY’ and ‘SNOW CAP’ which seldom get more than a foot high and are drought tolerant and attract wildlife to the garden. If your garden is more formal, add the ZANTEDESCHIA AETHIOPICA (WHITE CALLA LILY) for that touch of elegance or use the CANNA ‘STUTTGART’ which has wonderful tall bold variegated leaves that catch the light and is perfect in a slightly shaded moist area. There is an Irish belief that the fairies sit under the Hawthorn tree. What better choice than having the CRATAEGUS OXYCANTHA PLENA (DOUBLE WHITE HAWTHORN) for the fairies to dance under the full moon. It is a tough little tree that will give height to a small garden where space is limited and it is not fussy about soil or weath-

(Continued from page 14) What is lovely about Cerastium is its fast spreading mat of silvery grey leaves that reflect the moonlight and the adorable white flowers that are charming both day and night. It doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to add white varieties to your containers or garden beds. Mixing white flowers amongst the other bright colors will make the colors pop during the day and at night, the white will have a life all of its own. It will reflect the moonlight and make the garden magical. Try the white flower of the ZONAL GERANIUM ‘TANGO WHITE’ or the variegated foliage of ‘WILHELM LANGGUTH’ which would give you red flowers in the day time but the foliage will illuminate your garden at night. ARGYRATHEMUM (MARGUERITE) ’VANILLA BUTTERFLY’ is a wonderful Proven Winners Marguerite which has a large creamy white daisy

er conditions. RHODODENDRON YAKUSHIMANUM ‘YAKU PRINCESS’ ( 3’ by 3’) is white with a blush of pink. The leaves have a beautiful silvery, woolly brown or white to fawn felt on the underside of the leaves. It is a small shrub that is easy to maintain and attracts a lot of beneficial insects. Now that you have plants that reflect the moonlight, the other thing to consider is fragrance. Wandering through the garden at night, our senses enhance and magnify the fragrance of the plants. Some fragrant plants have their scent activated by the heat of the sun, some need you to brush by them or crush their leaves to release a fragrance and some plants open up at night. Roses may seem the first choice for the moonlight garden. ‘POPE JOHN PAUL II’ is a beautiful double white that produces large luminous pure white blossoms with a delightful

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ﬂowers which release with a rich clove scent. Both CHOISYA TERNATA (MEXICAN ORANGE) and PHILADELPHUS ‘BELLE ETOILE’ (MOCK ORANGE) are fast growing shrubs that are loaded with fragrant white orange scented blossoms. Different aromas are said to be therapeutic, so you can choose your preference. Don’t forget the fragrant vines such as a LONICERA JAPONICA (HONEYSUCKLE). Its fragrance apparently increases the libido which may make the Moonlight Garden very interesting indeed!

I will end with my favourite night time plant. MATTHIOLA INCANA (EVENING SCENTED STOCK) which has small pink or purplish ﬂowers which are not showy but emit an intoxicating fragrance at night. The Moonlight garden can be created very easily and makes the Summer nights more enjoyable whether you sit out with family and friends, have a romantic stroll with your loved one, watch the fairies dance under the full moon….or ﬁnd something interesting to do near the Honeysuckle. Happy Gardening!

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The natural beauty and magic of Denman Island are a constant source of inspiration for the artists who live there and a draw for art lovers from near and far. Visitors can expect to receive a warm welcome to ten unique venues showcasing exciting new clay works on Saturday and Sunday, May 21st and 22nd between 10 am and 5 pm daily. New on the 29th annual tour are Barb and John Mills of Raucous Raven Pottery. Long-time naturalists, the Mills have counted 7 hummingbird nests around their island home so far this spring. In addition to at least 25 different varieties of dragonﬂy, life on the edge of Morrison Marsh includes the seasonal company of swans, deer, frogs, salamanders and newts, birds of all kinds, otters and beavers. In fact, tour-

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goers will be welcome to take a trail from Raucous Raven Pottery to the water’s edge and perhaps catch a glimpse of beavers tending to their lodge. Inside the potters’ studio, however, wildlife sightings are guaranteed! Barb Mills’ sculpted, mixed media creatures include tree-climbing bears, different species of woodpecker and colorful salmon. She also models little free-standing songbirds like wrens, chickadees and towhees, as well as crows and ravens. An iron oxide wash highlights detail on the natural clay surface of many of these delightful creations. Also on display in the studio are a playful Venetian Carnival bird mask (harkening back to the 16th century), portraits of the Sun and Moon, and other masks inspired by the artist’s Buddhist orientation. These include smiling Thai Buddhas and the elephant head of Hindu Deity Ganesha, god of beginnings and patron of arts. (Continued on page 19)

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One of the most common requests we receive at the Jazz Society is for Latin Music. We try to offer a broad range of jazz music in the course of our performance years, but if you are one of those folk who has made such a request, or just happen to be a lover of Latin rhythms, this is the week for you! This booking has been months in the making and it is one of the closing highlights to what has been an amazing year for Thursday Night Jazz at the Avalanche Bar and Grill. Showtime is 7:30 pm Thursday, May 19. The Kelby MacNayr/ Pablo Cardenas Quartet brings together four of the West Coast’s most accomplished performers and experts in the ﬁeld of Latin Jazz. Pianist composer Pablo Cardenas trained and was a rising star in his native Cuba before becoming an international calibre pianist and composer based in Victoria. Drummer Kelby MacNayr has become one of the West Coast’s most respected and dynamic drummers, performing with the likes of John Clayton, Larry Fuller and

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John Mills has recently returned to the potter’s wheel to throw canisters, casseroles and small lanterns, but his primary focus is on producing beautiful bowls of various sizes. Depending on the clay body used for these functional wares, John’s gorgeous blue colour palette ranges from dusky turquoise to a grey ﬂecked cerulean, and the dark blue of a star-studded nite sky. Scott and Garnet Beardsley’s woodland studio showroom is one of many Denman sweet spots found at the end of a long country driveway so well worth the journey. Covered casserole dishes hand-painted with dreamy mountain vistas, vases and mugs bearing impressions of leaves collected from the forest ﬂoor, sea foam-colored plates and bowls accented with tiny shells ...the diverse ways in which this incredibly talented duo express their appreciation for the natural world are truly endless.

Saskia and Darrel perform beneﬁt for CV Transition Drummer Kelby MacNayr Misha Piatigorsky. MacNayr maintains a busy performing schedule nationally and internationally and leads his renowned Quintet as well as performing with Pablo Cardenas, Louise Rose and others in his home town of Victoria BC. Conga player extraordinaire Hector Ramos brings an authenticity and ﬁre to the instrument steeped in his musical upbringing in Cuba and now contributing to the sounds of the West Coast Afro-Cuban AllStars and the Pablo Cardenas Quartet among others. Special guest trumpeter Migeulito Valdes is a trumpet player of the highest order. Migeulito has shared the stage with jazz luminaries Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Michael Brecker, toured with the internationally renowned Afro-Cu-

ban All Stars and the legendary Buena Vista Social Club. Get ready for some exquisite Cuban music from the refined to the hot from Danzon to Latin Jazz and more! With only one more Thursday concert to follow this, you really should treat yourself to fine jazz in Courtenay, before we head for the summer break. This will certainly be a well attended performance, so you’re advised to arrive early for the best seat selection. Dinner specials and the regular bar menu are available, so why not plan on making it a Latin evening out? Admission is $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers. For more information about the Georgia Straight Jazz Society, please visit www.georgiastraightjazz.com or find us on Facebook.

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I Am A Doubting Thomas Dear Doctors - I'm having a very hard time figuring out dental treatment options and fees. My teeth are good overall. Not movie star good, but I get by and have had no aches or pains for about 5 years now. Went for a checkup in another town recently while visiting my son, and the doctor claims I need $4200 worth of work for what he called 'deferred maintenance'. My teeth were in good shape when I entered his office, so this sounds absurd to me. Isn't this overcharging in the first degree? I am doubting the dentist! L to R: Maureen Wagner with the StrongStart Program and Heather Van Holderbeke, Auxilian of the Year.

Glacier View Lodge honours its volunteers, Auxiliary This year’s theme for the national Volunteer Week, ‘Volunteers are the roots of Strong Communities’, perfectly suits Glacier View Lodge. GVL traces its roots back to an initiative by a group of volunteers with the Women’s Institute in 1946. Today, nearly 400 community members offer regular volunteer service to the residents that call Glacier View Lodge home. They are part of this strong tradition of support that has continued over 70 years. On April 15 the Lodge celebrated with their volunteers. “While we sincerely appreciate the contribution of all our volunteers,” said Liz Friis, Director of Resident Lifestyle & Community Programs, “it is our pleasure to award special recognition to an individual volunteer, an Auxiliary member and a group.” The Individual Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Roslyn Smith. It is rare to have someone so involved in so many aspects of daily life and operation of the Lodge. Roslyn is Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and a member of many sub committees to the Board, she is the volunteer of the day with the Adult Day Program, she accompanies residents to the swim outing, and helps with all the fund raising events. We certainly appreciate her energy and dedication to the Lodge. Her swim buddies are particularly grateful for her gift of time and compassion and the participants in the Adult Day Program truly appreciate her friendship.

The Group of the Year Award was presented to Maureen Wagner on behalf of the StrongStart participants. This program brings such meaningful connections between the children and our residents. Maureen has gone above and beyond to ensure that our weekly visits with the young children have been successful and enriching. This program allows spontaneous interactions between our elders and young children. They play games together, working at stations, read, garden, and sing songs. At Halloween we carve pumpkins and visit the pumpkin patch and in the spring we hatch butterﬂies and release them in the Lodge’s beautiful garden tended by the CV Horticultural Society. The best magic happens when one of our elders, with joy shining in his or her eyes, reaches out to fold their arms around a young child. Thank you to the children, parents and grandparents who visit the Lodge and to Maureen for her ongoing dedication to maintaining our connection. The Auxiliary of the Year award

was presented to a very deserving Heather Van Holderbeke. Heather is also a woman of great energy and devotion. Beyond all that she does to support the activities carried out by the Auxiliary, she visits each and every resident on their birthday, signs a song and presents them with a card and best wishes. Heather has also been the inspiration behind a penpal connection between children at Brooklyn School and two of the Lodge’s residents. The staff at Glacier view Lodge are eternally grateful to the many amazing volunteers who bring joy to our resident and lend a helping hand. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please look at the volunteer section of our website at www.glacierviewlodge.ca

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We're sorry to hear about your experience. Your X-rays are not on our desk, nor are you in our dental chair so there is no quick answer. The watchword here is really 'perspective'. There are many examples in medicine where patients go along their merry way not knowing or thinking there is anything wrong because nothing hurts or feels different. A prime example is High Blood Pressure. It is often referred to as the silent killer because many people don't know they have it. Just because it never feels different does not mean it is not there. . Our teeth are actually similar. They operate seemingly smoothly for years in some cases, causing no hiccups or discomfort. Your mouth sounds like it is in that category causing you no discomfort for 5 years now. We suggest that because oral health is very forgiving in terms of keeping you going without pain that frequently gets confused with 'nothing bad going on'. You didn't mention your age, but many factors enter the fray. Patients in their 20's and 30's often go for extended periods with little need for care other than regular hygiene visits. Once one graduates into their 40's and 50's things can start to break down. Human bodies originally lasted about 40 years. Modern diet, medicine, and awareness have doubled that. Your teeth aren't aware of that, and can begin to break down in midlife so you need crowns and other restorative work to keep them going. Medications and lifestyle affect gum disease, which is a huge problem in adults. We suspect that your new dentist wasn't diagnosing anything untoward here – he was probably just being very thorough. You may have issues he saw that are not causing you pain – YET. That is the operative word. Get a second opinion, please. We wager that it will mirror what the first dentist found. You need to be satisfied, and it does sound like your mouth needs some attention! Keep in mind if your doctor told you that you had High Blood pressure would you doubt him/her?

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Rehabilitation Medicine is probably veterinary medicine’s fastest growing specialty area. It is the animal version of human physiotherapy, but unlike its human counterpart, the patients cannot tell their doctor where it hurts! Instead we see lame or reluctant-to-move animals or in the case of our animal athletes - a failure to perform to their full potential in their sport. Not only is it used to diagnose and treat injuries, but can greatly enhance orthopedic postsurgical recoveries. Veterinary and human medicine have come a long way in understanding the nuances of our musculoskeletal systems. As an example, animals and people were traditionally restricted in their ability to move a limb when there was an injury in the past - even to the point of splinting or casting. We now understand that although this is essential for certain injuries, there are major benefits to keeping joints moving and promoting at least some limited weight bearing after an injury. A joint that is not experiencing any form of “load” on it can lose significant cartilage thickness in weeks - a mostly non-reversible condition that leaves this joint potentially compromised for the rest of an animal’s life. At the same time, not moving a leg can result in a significant loss of muscle and potential shortening of muscles; these conditions can be reversed but only with considerable time and effort on both the animal and its human companion. Consequently employing rehabilitation principles in

a recovery process following an injury or orthopedic surgery can both speed up recovery and help prevent further injury. This is why we see fewer of those “write-on” casts anymore and more walking casts and splints allowing partial joint movement! The basis of rehabilitation medicine is the understanding that muscles and bone structure lend themselves to VERY specific actions. When there is a loss of normal movement OR a reluctance to move in a certain way, a veterinarian trained in rehabilitation medicine will be looking for damage in very specific muscles, tendons, ligaments or joints. A diagnosis can be narrowed down by observing gait (how the animal moves), assessing “passive range of motion” (does a joint move fully in an expected fashion) and flexibility (is a muscle tighter or looser than expected) and by palpation (feeling muscles and tendons looking for pain or for changes in texture). Most injuries can be diagnosed with these tools alone, but some will require further diagnostic work-up (perhaps radiographs, Ultrasound, chiropractic assessment or even MRI’s). Once a working diagnosis is determined (some diagnosis will never be firm - especially when pain occurs only when a muscle is being ‘actively” used.....if only animals could talk!!!) a variety of therapeutic options exist. These could include stretching, specific exercises, therapeutic laser, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES),

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experienced a sports injury (they happen even off the hockey rink or football field) or may simply require muscle strengthening and balance “training” to enhance their performance. 3. Partial to full paralysis: Rehabilitation can significantly affect the outcome and speed of recovery of pets who have suffered a spinal cord injury by stimulating neurological pathways. In fact, rehabilitation therapy is the only therapy that has shown ANY repeatable benefit in studies involving Degenerative Myelopathy (similar to ALS in people). CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

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4. Overweight pets: weight loss stands a much higher chance of being successful if, in addition to dietary alterations (calories in), there is a rehab program established (the equivalent of getting a trainer to set up a customized exercise program = calories out!). 5. Finally, although surgery is usually considered the optimal approach to treatment of partial ACL tears in in large breed dogs, rehab medicine can be very valuable in patients who are not surgical candidates for one reason or another and can be considered an alternative therapy in these patients. Rehabilitation medicine can be valuable in any musculoskeletal condition causing weakness, pain, decreased range of motion, loss of coordination, decreased endurance or difficulty with normal daily activities. The goal is always to stop pain and return a pet to full function (although this may not always be achievable). Only veterinarians are allowed to make a diagnosis of any kind in animals and ideally this should be established by a veterinarian certiﬁed in rehabilitation medicine if the problem pertains to the musculoskeletal system. Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT’s) often will work with clients on a rehab program, but they are not legally allowed to either make a diagnosis or set up a program themselves – only veterinarians or human physiotherapists certiﬁed in animal rehabilitation are allowed to set up therapeutic programs. Submitted by Dr. Joan Gillies Shamrock Veterinary Clinic

What do I need to know about fleas? Living on Vancouver Island comes with all kinds of perks. Some of those perks being our mild winters, lack of a heartworm season and no swarms of mosquitoes forcing us to spend our summer evenings indoors. The drawback….. fleas! What was once thought of as the flea season, spring and summer are no longer the only two seasons of the year fleas can be a nuisance. For us, fleas can be a battle 12 months of the year. Did you know your pet can get tapeworms from fleas? Yep, it’s true; this occurs when your pet ingests a flea during their daily grooming ritual.

WHERE DO FLEAS COME FROM? Fleas can strike anytime, anywhere. It only takes a second for a ﬂea to jump on and make itself at home. Fleas will habituate both indoors and out. It is just as easy for your pet to pick up a ﬂea during a quick, outdoor bathroom break as it is from a visit to an infested home.

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HOW DO I KNOW IF MY PET HAS FLEAS? This can be tricky. Many pets will carry fleas and not show any significant signs. For others, fleas can be very bothersome. Some pets can be quite sensitive to fleas and even suffer an allergic reaction or what’s known as flea allergy dermatitis. Pets that suffer from flea allergies tend to be extremely itchy and develop visible sores on their skin which eventually turn into bacterial skin infections or hot spots. A flea combs work great at detecting fleas and can be picked up at almost any pet store or veterinary office.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY PET HAS FLEAS? There are several great products used to treat and control ﬂeas, each work slightly different. Your pet’s lifestyle and the type of infestation you are trying to control or simply avoid will determine which product is right for you. The best source of information on the right ﬂea control for your pet is your veterinarian. Be very cautious with

some of the over the counter ﬂea medications meant for treating dogs only. Some of these products can be extremely harmful, even deadly for cats. Owners will sometimes treat both their dog and cat, not realizing the danger. Even just treating a dog that lives in the same household as a cat can have a harmful, even devastating effect especially if your cat likes to groom your dog.

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Successful referendum key to future of South Sewer Team not giving up on Cumberland coming back to the fold BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The South Sewer Project is ready to be implemented but its fate lies in the outcome of the referendum that is happening on June 18. Property owners in Electoral Area A will be asked two specific questions on that day. One seeks support for the Comox Valley Regional District to establish a South Sewer Service to serve portions of Electoral Area A with a maximum total annual requisition limit of $2,004,000 and the second is for the partnership agreement for the project for 30 years. Project manager Kris La Rose said they are aiming for a positive outcome. “A no answer to both or to either one will significantly impact the project,” said La Rose. “It will significantly delay the project. When this project was started 10 years ago, the last referendum cost was around $31 million and now the price has almost doubled to $56.2 million. It’s not going to get any cheaper.” A successful referendum would help land the project P3Canada funding, which is 25 per cent of the capital cost estimated to be $56.2 million. La Rose indicated the project has received nothing but positive feedback from P3Canada. “Our sense is that if the referendum passes, the funding will be offered to

There will be three pump stations to be built in Union Bay, Kilmarnock and Royston much like the one installed at Millard Drive, which is similar in size to what will be needed for the south sewer project.

When this project was started 10 years ago, the last referendum cost was around $31 million and now the price has almost doubled to $56.2 million.” KRIS LA ROSE Project Manager

us,” said La Rose. Add the P3Canada funding to the Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund Grant worth $15 million, along with $933,000 from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund, and Community works fund, it would amount to around $31 million, which gives the project 58 per cent of the total capital cost. As

well, the K’omoks First Nation has committed combined cash and land worth around $5.4 million. “The project is ready to implement,” said La Rose. “In 2012, when it went through the application process, the project was still uncertain. That’s a huge one. The project’s readiness has vastly increased since 2012.” Phase one of the project will see the construction of pumping stations to be located in Royston, Kilmarnock and Union Bay. All the waste water that is collected at each of the communities will be pumped to a waste water treatment plant. La Rose reported they are ﬁnalizing the selection of the sites for a waste water treatment facility. They are favouring K’omoks First Nation land located along the highway from across the Kilmar-

nock Subdivision. “Out of the four sites that we’ve looked at by far provides the biggest buffer between the waste water treatment plant site and the neighbours in the area,” said La Rose. Residents who might have to pay for the services have raised concerns about the high cost of the project. La Rose said they’ve been asked why they aren’t bringing in more connections. Enticing the Village of Cumberland to come back would be a huge help, said La Rose. Cumberland, which withdrew from the SSP due to the excessive cost, has restarted its Liquid Waste Management Plan. It has hired a new coordinator Paul Nash. La Rose said he met with Nash as he wanted to make sure

cess would include the South Sewer Project. “Initially it didn’t look like Cumberland wasn’t going to consider the South Sewer Project because in their eyes they’ve considered it and rejected it,” said La Rose. “That’s not the intention of the LWMP process which is to take a look and compare all the possible options. I am very happy to see that since he (Nash) has come on, Cumberland has expanded its list that include the South Sewer Project. “As long as they’re considering it, I am conﬁdent that it will rise to the top. Every other solution they have will be a go-it-alone solution. “According to Cumberland, one of the things they have heard from their residents last year was they wanted a made in Cumberland solution which really was signiﬁcantly at odds with the other bigger message that I heard from their residents which is, ‘it is too expensive.’ You can’t have a made in Cumberland

solution servicing half as many connections and have that be cheaper.” The South Sewer Project has been designed to accommodate future connections. This leaves the door open for Cumberland and the City of Courtenay to join. Since Cumberland withdrew, there have been major developments to the South Sewer Project like the 58 per cent grant funding. La Rose wants potential stakeholders like Cumberland to be aware of it. “We are giving Cumberland a clear snapshot of the cost, so that they have something to compare with the other options against,” La Rose explained. “There will be a time limit on that because we will be initiating our procurement process next fall, a year and a half from now. If we do that without Cumberland committed to the project, and they come out after that, the cost will increase. That’s what we’ll be communicating with them.”

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May 15th to May 21st brings Police Week to the Comox Valley. Police Week has been recognized in Canada since 1970, and is a way to connect with the communities, meet with police and increase awareness about their local police services. To celebrate this year’s Police Week, Comox Valley RCMP Inspector Tim Walton will be out in the community offering hot dogs and conversations to local residents at two locations: On May 17th at the Crown Isle Thrifty’s parking lot between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. On May 19th, you will ﬁnd Tim at the Cumberland Museum between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. Both days, you will be greeted with a smile and offered a hot dog. “It is another opportunity for me to have the chance to get out and engage with the communities we serve,” said Inspector Walton. “To have the chance to answer questions or just speak to the residents is very helpful for us. I can even make hotdogs to order as long as you like them really well done. ”

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Two days and 200km: the Cycle of Life Tour is set for 2016! With registration now open, volunteers at Comox Valley Hospice Society are encouraging other local riders to join this supported cycling Tour which takes place this year on July 23rd and 24th. You can also make tax deductible pledges to support registered riders like Comox Valley Hospice Society volunteers Dave Ward and Mark Toth! Starting from downtown Victoria, on the ﬁrst day riders cycle to Brentwood Bay and ferry over to Mill Bay, coast through the picturesque Cowichan Valley, then at Crofton ferry over to Salt Spring Island for the night. While

on Salt Spring, cold beverages, hot showers, meals and entertainment are all provided. The next day the Tour crosses Salt Spring to Fulford Harbour, where the ferry takes riders to Swartz Bay. Back on Vancouver Island, the tour’s last leg is a ride through the countryside of the Saanich Peninsula before reaching the ﬁnish line back in Victoria. The Tour is organized by Victoria Hospice, but funds raised by riders in the Comox Valley area will stay local, going to the Comox Valley Hospice Society. Participants help raise funds as a part of their registration. Riders receive Tour jerseys. Local participants

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Spaghetti dinner Saturday for L’Arche Mama mia! The Knights of Columbus are doing it again - cooking up pots and pots of spaghetti in support of L’Arche Comox Valley’s I Belong campaign. Give the cook at your house a break this Saturday night, and head over to Christ the King for an Italian

feast of steaming pasta and scrumptious tomato sauce. And if you’re worried about those extra pounds, you can dance them off to some great tunes after your meal! As always, there will be a cash bar and a great family feel.

Doors open at 5:30, with dinner served at 6:30. The cost is just $20/person, and a family of four can eat for $50 ($10 for each additional child). Mark your calendars for May 14 and join the Knights in supporting a great community cause.

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can take part in group rides and receive a training guide. With the ride capped at 60 cyclists, it’s good to register early. For more information or to get involved, contact Comox Valley Hospice Society at 250.339.5533 / admin@comoxhospice.com or go to www.cycleoﬂifetour.ca . The Comox Valley Hospice Society companions people who are living with dying, grieving and caregiving. For more information on compassionate care and support, volunteering or free Advance Care Planning workshops, please call 250-339.5533 or visit www.comoxhospice. com or www.AdvanceCarePlanningCV.ca.

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This group comprises our youngest participants. This division is all about fun and giving children the opportunity to participant in a safe and rewarding environment. Children enter the pool individually and are allowed the use of a flutter board. They swim the width of the pool twice in the shallow end. A volunteer is also present to assist if required to provide that little extra support. Once out of the pool parents are allowed to help with the transition to a short bike ride. The run heads down to the track and finishes in front of the bleachers. INBETWEENY – KIDS DIVISION 7 – 9 YEARS In this category participants swim two lengths of the pool (50m). Cycle twice around the school. Then run around the track finishing in front of the bleachers. The focus again is participation and fun. Parents can choose which division is best for their seven year olds abilities. All participants in both of these categories are awarded with ribbons as they cross the finish line. Show your support for these young athletes by being in the bleachers at 2pm so that you can cheer them on as they cross the finish line. Immediately following the InBetweeny event the Awards ceremony will begin. Register online: www.trik.ca for these divisions and all other divisions in the race. Fee includes event t-shirt, participation ribbon (Teeny and InBetweeny), medals for top three finishers in each of the other categories except the just Tri It where everyone receives a participation medal and food at finish line for participants. Beginner schedule is on the top line and the intermediate schedule is on the lower line.

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BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

Glen Tiede got a dog for his children 16 years ago. It was a high energy collie mix. To reduce the dog’s high activity level, Tiede searched for solutions to help their pet release its umpteen amount of energy. That’s when Tiede came across dog agility, which is like equestrian jumping for canines. It’s a popular canine sport in which handlers guide their dogs as quickly and accurately as they can through a variety of obstacles that include jumps, tunnels, teeter-totter, and weave poles. “He was pretty good at it so we just played around it,” said Tiede. “Then we started teaching 10 years ago.” It is now a hobby and a second job for Tiede, who now runs Team Agility Group in Black Creek The ﬁrst dog he trained has already passed but

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since then he has had a couple of other fourlegged friends. Now Tiede has a new partner, seven-year-old Billy Bob, a Jack Russell Terrier Border Collie-X. They will be competing at the World Agility Championships this weekend in Birmingham, England. It will be Tiede’s ﬁrst time to compete internationally. He and Billy Bob are the only team from British Columbia out of the 19 pairs that will be representing Canada May 13 to 15. “It’s a dream come true for me,” said Tiede. Tiede acquired Billy Bob from a breeder in Idaho, U.S.A. Upon seeing the dog for the ﬁrst time, he knew Billy Bob had the potential to be good in the sport. “He just had that ‘it’,” said Tiede. “I felt this was something he could do and accomplish.” Tiede’s hunches and feelings about Billy Bob off the bat were accurate. In the last seven years, they have forged a good partnership and have worked well as a team, They have competed in tournaments in Alberta,

Kelowna, and at the Canadian National Championships in Ontario last summer. “He focuses really well,” said Tiede. “When we get on the agility field, as soon as he knows that this is what we will be doing, his focus is on me and he kind’a cares less about what’s going on around. This is what he’s doing. He’s entuned very much to what I am doing so that’s where as my part in the team, I have to be very sure what information I give him.” Although this is a sport for dogs, handlers need to be in top physical shape as well. Tiede knows this only too well. At the nationals last summer, they were in good position after the first two days of competition but on the last day, it was Tiede who faltered. “We were sitting first in most events then I blew out my hamstring on the first run Sunday so that ended my week,” said Tiede. “The dog was fine. He came when I was down and probably was asking what are you doing down there?”

Tiede has recovered from his injury. He is ready and eager to compete on the world stage. “We want to see how well we can do, and show what we can do and accomplish,” said Tiede. Both have been training regularly. Tiede said for Billy Bob, the whole thing is nothing but a game. “It’s not work,” he said. “It’s building a connection between the two, building that team. It’s something you have to develop. It’s just like any other team. You just don’t throw them together and expect the best. He gets to play the game. Who doesn’t want to play games? He could go all day.” As for him, Tiede said he enjoys the running part of it with his dog. “I like working with the dog and seeing what we can accomplish, what challenges we can meet,” said Tiede. “With the teaching part, I like seeing other people develop and being able to see them building that connection with their dog, building that team work with their dog and having a fun time at it where they are both wanting to do it.”

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HERBERT RENZ Herbert H. Renz passed into his ďŹ nal rest on Saturday May 7th 2016 at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox, British Columbia. Awaiting him on the far banks of Jordan are his Mother and Father Friedrich Renz and Hulda Renz (nee Graf), also his brothers Oskar and Alfred, and a loving extended family of whom he shared many fond stories. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Alma, and children Nelson (Georgeann), Ron (Roberta), and Deborah (George); also 2 grandsons Ryan and Robert. Herbert was born on October 18, 1924 in a small German village, GĂźldendorf, near Odessa on the Black Sea in what is now the Ukraine. He served in the military and was badly injured in World War II. He immigrated to Canada in 1949 with his Mother (having lost most of his family in the war). He worked hard at several professions, working the longest (over 30 years) with MacLeods/Gambles in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a valued member of their management team. He met the love of his life, Alma, while visiting relatives in Calgary, Alberta. They married on October 12, 1951 and settled in Winnipeg. As their family grew up and moved along into their own homes and lives, Herbert and Alma moved with their youngest, Deborah, to the west coast, settling ďŹ rst in North Delta, and then later in Surrey, British Columbia. In 2007 they moved to the beautiful Comox Valley to be near Deborah and her husband. Despite many physical challenges in recent years, Herbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest joy was visiting his children, sharing stories, helping them with home improvements and projects, and participating in family gatherings large and small. Everyone who knew Herbert will remember him as a principled man with great strength of will and stamina, a good provider, a contributor to his community, a dedicated professional, loyal to his friends, and as a proud and loving Father and Husband, who instilled a strong work ethic and values into his children and grandchildren. His love for his wife and family was unconditional. To his children and grandchildren he will always be our Dad or Grandpa, our advisor â&#x20AC;Ś ally â&#x20AC;Ś protector â&#x20AC;Ś champion â&#x20AC;Ś our best friend. A memorial service for Herbert Renz will be held at 1pm on Friday the 13th of May 2016 at Piercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home (440 England Ave. Courtenay, BC). Herbert loved history, and he and Alma enjoyed many evenings together at the theatre. So in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, the family asks that a contribution be made to the Comox Valley Community Foundation (www.cvcfoundation. org) to either the Sid Williams Theatre Fund or the Courtenay and District Museum Fund. The family would also like to sincerely thank the staff at Comox Valley Seniors Village, Cyndi White of Grannies on the Go, Dr. Brailey and staff at Seacove Medical Clinic, and St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital First Floor Inpatient Unit staff for all their help and kindness.

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HOILUND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (Johnson) Ingrid Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2016 at Cumberland Lodge. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her 4 sons, 6 daughters, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Ingrid will be remembered for her eÇ&#x2020;cepĆ&#x;onal cooĹŹing and family dinners, her gardening, which was Í&#x17E;her lifeÍ&#x;, her ĹŹniĆŤng sĹŹills, and that she was always willing to lend a hand to help others. Special thanĹŹs to the staÄŤ at Cumberland Lodge for their loving care and ĹŹindness. memorial service in celebraĆ&#x;on of her life will taĹŹe place on Friday, May 13th, 2016 at 1:00PM from Comox Valley Funeral Home, CremaĆ&#x;on and ZecepĆ&#x;on Centre, 1101 Zyan Zoad with Pastor dim Zumsch oÄ¸ciaĆ&#x;ng. Placement of her urn will follow at Cumberland Municipal Cemetery. Should friends wish, donaĆ&#x;ons in IngridÍ&#x203A;s memory to the lÇ&#x152;heimerÍ&#x203A;s Society, #300-828 West 8th Ave., Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2 would be appreciated.

Comox Valley Funeral Home 250-334-0707 Helen Margaret Smith November 1st, 1923 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 3rd, 2016 The family of Helen (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Enâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) Smith are sad to announce her passing on May 3rd, 2016 at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox, B.C. Helen was born in Strathtay, Perthshire, Scotland to John and Helen Douglas. Helen was predeceased by husband and soulmate Bill, brother Jim (Kaye), brother-in-law Michael Wellock and nephew Doug Wellock. She is survived by her sister Rachel Wellock, niece Louise Bustard (Robert) and their sons Stephen and Jeffrey, great-grandnephew Oliver, nephew Gordon Douglas, step-son Jim Smith (Connie), grandchildren Nathan and Tasha. Helen spent her childhood in Rossland, B.C. and spent the ďŹ rst years of her working life as a secretary at Teck Cominco in Trail. She then spent time as a legal stenographer in Castlegar before turning to the ďŹ&#x201A;orist business, apprenticing in Nelson before purchasing and running her own ďŹ&#x201A;ower shop in Castlegar where she met her husband Bill. Bill and Helen moved to Black Creek in 1984 to pursue their love of ocean ďŹ shing. They spent many happy years together. Helen was a quiet, private person who enjoyed the simple things in life and faced lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges with a courageous tenacity and a sharp wit. She loved being in nature, gardening, golďŹ ng and curling. As Helen was very artistic, she was able to capture her love of nature in her paintings and in her dried ďŹ&#x201A;ower cards. Helen will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Special thanks to the third ďŹ&#x201A;oor staff at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, her neighbours,friends and to her very close friend Louise Wiens for their support and care. No service by request.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS District of Kitimat, exempt staff position with generous compensation. Reporting to the Operations Manager, is responsible for repair and maint. of the municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure including roads, signage, sidewalks, general clean-up, common services, buildings & ďŹ&#x201A;eet equipment, and assists with municipal water and sewer operations. Candidates will have a Civil Technologist Diploma and 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; senior management experience in a municipal or similar work environment; an Applied Science Tech. Cert. is an asset. Submit resumes by May 29, 2016, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax: 250-632-4995 E-mail dok@kitimat.ca

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TAKE NOTICE THAT on May 9, 2016 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Family Claim issued from the Courtenay Registry of Supreme Court of British Columbia in family las case number E-3520 by way of this advertisement. In the family law case the Claimant claims the following relief against you: Divorce You must file a Response to Family Claim within 49 days after the date of the publication of this notice, failing which further proceedings may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain a copy of the Notice of Family Claim and the order for service by advertisement from the Courtenay Registry, at 420 Cumberland Road, Courtenay, BC. Name of Party: Patricia Anne Ricard also known as Anne Patricia Ricard. Address for service: c/o Ives Burger, 505-5th Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1K2

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter silvered wings.â&#x20AC;? Charles passed away peacefully at home on April 26th at age 93 leaving to grieve Claire, his wife of 71 years, his daughter Lee Ettinger of Sayward and son Randall (Peggy) of Golden. Also two grandsons and one great-grandson, Little Charlie Fryer, all of Calgary. He served our country during WW2 as a pilot with the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and later as a civilian enjoying a ďŹ&#x201A;ying hobby. As war ended Charles attended UBC and graduated with a Mechanical Engineers degree in 1950. He spent 30 years working in the oil patch in Alberta. Retiring in 1980 he moved to the Comox Valley where he enjoyed golďŹ ng, ďŹ shing, snooker, and bowling and devoted his engineering skills to building two lovely homes here in the Valley. A celebration of Charlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life will be held at Berwick (1700 Comox Ave, Comox) on Thursday June 9, 2016 between 2:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 pm. Join us to share a toast and your memories

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COURTENAY - 4714 Muir Rd. Valley Vista Estates. Sat. May 14th 9:00 -1:00. Community Garage Sale. Look for the balloons ! COURTENAY 49-390 COWICHAN AVE Sunday May 15 & Mon May 16th 8am Household misc, house/garden plants, art/picture frames. clothes,kids toys & clothes, interior and exterior paints

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Household, Camping, Kids & 49cc Jazz Scouter CROWN ISLE-2025 SUSSEX DR Sat/Sun May 14 & 15th 8:00-2:00pm. Multiple Vendors Household items, clothes, jewelry, original paintings, garden plants and pots. E.COURTENAY- Zeballos Dr., Annual Neighbourhood sale. Sat. May 14, 8-2pm. Something for everyone. MOVING SALE-5970 GARVIN RD Everything must go incl furniture, household items, gardening 8am-4pm NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE Royston 3824 Laurel Dr Sat 8AM to 3PM Aluminum Patio Railing, Equalizer Hitch, New Prawn Trap

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EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE â&#x20AC;˘ May 13th. Try something new instead of staying home on a Friday night! You will not be disappointed with the live music from THE DAN HUGHES BAND! Dancing is from 7:30pm to 10:30 pm with our usual coffee and cookie break at 9pm. Dance takes place at Courtenay Recreationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Florence Filberg Centre downstairs in the Rotary Hall. Evergreen members are $7 at the door and nonmembers are $9. FMI call the Filberg Office at 250-338-1000. COURTENAY LEGION â&#x20AC;˘ Meat draws every Friday, 5-7 pm. COMOX LEGION aâ&#x20AC;˘ Meat draws every Friday, 3 p.m. Open to all Legion members and signed in guests.

14 SATURDAY SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ARCHE â&#x20AC;˘ Mama mia! The Knights of Columbus are doing it again - cooking up pots and pots of spaghetti in support of Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arche Comox Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s I Belong campaign. Give the cook at your house a break this Saturday night, and head over to Christ the King for an Italian feast of steaming pasta and scrumptious tomato sauce. And if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re worried about those extra pounds, you can dance them off to some great tunes after your meal! As always, there will be a cash bar and a great family feel. Doors open at 5:30, with dinner served at 6:30. The cost is just $20/person, and a family of four can eat for $50 ($10 for each additional child). SEED SAVERS PLANT SALE â&#x20AC;˘ On Saturday May 14th between 9am and Noon, the Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers will host their annual plant sale at the Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;omox Band Hall on Dyke Rd in Comox. Normally sought after is our large collection of heritage tomatoes. There will also be a selection of vegetables as well as berries, herbs and flowers all grown locally by our members. Most of the varieties sold are open pollinated and grown following organic principles. Come early for the best selection and remember to bring a box or flat to take you plants home. For more information contact Sylvain Alie 250-336-8632. A FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR THE CV TRANSITION SOCIETY â&#x20AC;˘ With Saskia and Darrel; The Great Plains. Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 At the Elim Gospel Church (566 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5th Street, Courtenay) Tickets at Laughing Oyster Books. Please call Marie for more info at 250 897 6347

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COMOX VALLEY ELDERS â&#x20AC;˘ Take action meeting May 16 at the Courtenay Library, 1-3 pm. Guest speaker Wendy Johnstone, gerontologist on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting your eldercare affairs in order.â&#x20AC;? We meet on the third Monday of the month. Everyone welcome. FMI: Jennifer 250334-2321 or passj@telus.net EVERGREEN CLUB WHIST â&#x20AC;˘ 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun. New players welcome. Come early to sign up. $2.00 per person, members only. FMI call 250-338-1000. Monday, May 16, 2016 - 7:30pm. LADIES AUXILIARY DROP-IN BINGO â&#x20AC;˘ Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary Drop-in Bingo, upper hall. Doors open 6 pm, bingo 7 p.m.

17 TUESDAY NORTH ISLAND MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP â&#x20AC;˘ Is having its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 17, at the White Spot Restaurant, 2299 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay. Come for lunch in the meeting room at 12:15 (optional, buy your own lunch ), meeting starts at 1:30.

Keep up to date on the latest info on Myeloma and enjoy socializing with others affected by the disease. RSVP Linda at lindalathamcr@gmail.com or 250-2049055if you plan to attend or for more info. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SCOUNDRELS, DREAMERS & SECOND SONS, BRITISH REMITTANCE MEN IN THE CANADIAN WESTâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Lecture and book signing with author Mark Zuehlke. Presentation begins 7 pm, Tuesday, May 17 at the Courtenay and District Museum. Tickets $6 (plus GST). Advance tickets recommended. FMI and to purchase tickets: 250-3340686 ext 5. CANADIAN FEDERATION of UNIVERSITY WOMEN (CFUW) COMOX VALLEY â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly meeting and AGM on Tuesday, May 17. 11:30 Eagle Ridge Club House, 2200 Manor Drive, Comox. An opportunity to meet with like mined women, join book groups, share in community projects and support women university students with bursaries. FMI 250-339-5656 or 250-334-3306.

18 WEDNESDAY

THE ROYAL CANADIAN NAVAL ASSOCIATION â&#x20AC;˘ Holds its Monthly Meetings at 1:00 P.M. in the Upper hall of the Comox Legion on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. May meeting will be held on the 18th. Guests are more than welcome. THE COMOX GLACIER WANDERERS VOLKSWALK CLUB â&#x20AC;˘ Is hosting a 5/10 km walk on Wednesday, May 18th. Starting from the parking lot of the Salmon Point Pub, 2158 Salmon Point Road, V9H 1E5. Registration begins at 9:30 am. Walk starts at 10:00 am. The walk will follow a scenic seaside trail and thru residential Saratoga Beach. Lunch to follow at the Salmon Point Pub. For further information contact Peg or Rodney @ 250-941-3656. HEART SUPPORT GROUP â&#x20AC;˘ Comox Valley Chapter. Monthly Meeting May 18, 7PM Comox Recreation Centre, 1855 Noel Ave. Our group is a support group for anyone who has had a heart procedure, is about to undergo a heart procedure and their spouses. This meeting will be an opportunity to focus on individual questions & concerns; as well as review details for the upcoming â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walk for Heartsâ&#x20AC;? June 5th. There is no charge for our meetings & all are welcome. For more information, please call: (250) 3395349

19 THURSDAY

THE POINT HOLMES RECREATION ASSOCIATION â&#x20AC;˘ Will be holding our AGM at 7 pm, Thursday 19 May, in the Pavilion by the boat ramp on Lazo Rd. The PHRA manages the boat ramp and liaises with the Town of Comox for maintenance and improvements to the adjacent park. Everyone is welcome to attend and share ideas, fish stories and pick up your 2016 boat ramp pass. Annual passes will be available for only $35 for boaters, kayakers and SUP. Corporate annual memberships are available for $100, with your logo displayed on our sign. COMOX VALLEY WRITERS SOCIETY â&#x20AC;˘ Will hold its General Meeting on Thursday, May 19th at Valley View Elementary School in the library. 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9pm. Members will be reading from their current work . New members are welcome. HOMEMADE SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCH â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, May 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m, Upper Legion Hall, Comox Avenue. Full Lunch $8.00 Individual Entrees $3.00. Endless tea & coffee. Come & enjoy a homemade lunch & dessert with family and friends. Sponsored by Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Open to the public CV HARD OF HEARING SUPPORT GROUP â&#x20AC;˘ Daryl Houghton of Phonak Hearing Appliances will be the guest speaker at the May meeting of the CHHA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CV Hard of Hearing Support Group. The meeting will take place on the third THIRD THURSDAY of the month (May 19)) in our new meeting place the COMOX RECREATION CENTER (1855 Noel Ave, Comox). Family/ friends/others are most welcome. Meeting starts at 10. Hope to see you there! FMI call Glenda at 250 3387792

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Ecole Robb Road Elementary Principal Kyle Timms hopes a new, covered bicycle rack will encourage more of his students — and their parents — to cycle to school.

Getting school kids out of the chauffeur syndrome

Ecole Robb Road Elementary trying to buck the trend with new project to encourage cycling to school

BY SPENCER ANDERSON Echo Staff

HASTE PROGRAM

School District 71 oversees Robb Road and 11 other elementary schools, and has joined the HASTe

viu.ca An artist’s rendering of the proposed covered bike rack (School District 71 photo)

It’s a habit we’ve gotten into, and it’s a culture of convenience.” ANGELA HOLMES Sustainability Coordinator SD 71

program – short for ‘Hub for Active School Travel – to try to lay out a path to a more active student population. Angela Holmes, sustainability coordinator for the school district, has been leading the effort. Part of her work has been conducting surveys among students and their families about their commuting routines. She found that 35 per cent of school-age families live within

1.6 kilometres of Ecole Robb Road – the average ‘acceptable’ walking distance in Canada – while 22 per cent lived between 1.6 and three kilometres away. The remaining 43 per cent lived further than 1.6 kilometres. Compare that to the actual commuting habits: 58 per cent of students are driven to the school. An additional 27 per cent carpool, meaning just 15 per cent walk or bike to school. There are some encouraging signs. In 2013, Holmes found there was an average 20 bikes in racks at the school. Now, the typical daily number ranges from 40 to 60. But survey respondents’ reasons for keeping their kids’ bicycles in the garage are telling. (Continued on page 32)

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cycling will displace the waves of vehicles that converge in the residential area every school Holmes said the top three morning. include safety concerns, the “It’s a nightmare at most fact that the school is on parschools, I think,” said Timms. ents’ way to work and conve“It’s not that bad,” he quickly nience. adds. However, he said a lack of Is ‘convenience’ a code a crosswalk near to the school word for laziness? “I wouldn’t say that, I would means students on foot have to cross the street amid a steady say it’s a lack of awareness,” stream. Holmes said. “It’s a habit “I’m surprised there hasn’t we’ve gotten into, and it’s a been an accident,” he said. culture of convenience.” (Continued from page 31)

CULTURE OF CONVENIENCE That ‘culture of convenience’ could be undermining the everyday activity experts say children need to ﬁght off disease. The federal government says children between ﬁve and 17 should get 60 minutes of exercise a day. It’s estimated that just nine per cent make that target. Cycling or walking to school is recommended as way to meet the target, but it’s unknown how often this suggestion is taken to heart. Statistics Canada does not track which methods of transportation children take to get to school. However, the statistics that are available suggest a growing childhood obesity epidemic. A 2015 study from Statistics Canada concluded 13 per cent of Canadians age three to 19 were obese. And while there is no data on childhood cycling, the data for adult cyclists shows that those who cycle more than one hour a week report lower blood pressure, body mass index and waist circumferences. Still, according to a Canadian Health Measure Survey, a whopping 91 per cent of men and 96 per cent of women age 20 to 79 years log zero hours a week.

KIDS MORE ALERT Ecole Robb Road Principal Kyle Timms says he notices an increase in alertness and better behaviour among students who walk or cycle to school. “It kind of jump-starts your brain,” he said. Timms also hopes increased

new bike shelter, she said. But more importantly, Holmes said, children remain excited about getting to school on their own steam. The district’s annual ‘Bike to School Week’ has a 70 per cent

turn-out. Cycling workshops run by volunteers also receive a popular response. “So when I say the pendulum is swinging, I really believe kids want to make a difference and this is one way they can make

it,” Holmes said. For now, the bike shelter is a pilot project. But its proponents show no signs of backpedaling on their goals to make the cycling to school the norm to the exception.

FEAR OF ACCIDENTS Paradoxically, fear of an accident with vehicles may itself be contributing to more vehicle drop-offs at school. Marg Harris, president of the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition, thinks there is a connection. “We have had a huge increase in traffic over the past few generations,” she said. Harris said a new generation of parents has grown up not cycling or walking to school themselves as a result. “The generation before that (would say), ‘Ha! A ride? You must be joking,’” she said. “The fear factor (now) is huge,” Harris added. “Parents seem much more paranoid when their children are out of sight.” But Harris said lobbying efforts from parents for better cycling infrastructure is an encouraging sign. Holmes said the fact that the new bike shelter was done through fundraising was promising. “I think the momentum behind the bike shelter says a lot,” she said. “If that’s going to make a difference, then heck, let’s go for it.” The school district has also produced maps to show commuters the best routes to cycle to school and Holmes is working on similar surveys on other schools. The district also paid design costs for the project.

Wilderness Institute having AGM on May 18 Do you have any questions about Strathcona Park and its fascinating plants, wildlife, or history?Are you interested in taking an easy day hike or exploring some of the challenging back country? Would you like to learn more about the Strathcona Wilderness Institute? Would you like to meet some great people including an author and local historian, Catherine Gilb ert? She will be presenting a slide show and will be discussing the soldiers and sailors who were stationed at the Old Fort (1937-45) on Yorke Island (near Kelsey Bay). She will read excerpts from their letters home about what they did while stationed there, and will talk about the impact their presence had on the surrounding communities. Today Yorke Island is a Conservancy under BC Parks. Then be sure to put Wed. May 18 on your calendar! The 21st Annual General Meeting of the Strathcona Wilderness Institute will be held downstairs in the Evergreen Room at the Filberg in Courtenay from 7 - 9 pm. As a non-proﬁt organization, the Strathcona Wilderness Institute Board of Directors will be

pleased to answer questions about Strathcona Park and their summer programs at the Paradise Meadows Wilderness Information Centre. We are always looking for new volunteers, new ideas and new skills! If you have fundraising skills, event planning experience, communications experience, organizational skills, park & trail knowledge, building experience (repair, etc), you are always welcome! Or if you do not have experience, but are willing to learn, you are also very welcome! We also wish to give a special welcome to potential younger volunteers who are high school grads who care about their beautiful local park and wish to contribute and learn about preserving and educating the public about the Strathcona Wilderness Park. This would potentially be a great experience to put on your resume for future possible job opportunities. We are also looking for new Directors this year. Be sure to put Wed. May 18 on your calendar! There will also be great refreshments! We hope to see you there! For more information please see http://strathconaparkblogspot.ca/

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A rare chance for firefighters, paramedics to train on a bus crash No firefighter or paramedic ever wants to go to a multiple-casualty accident. But if they are called out to a major incident, they need to be trained up. And know how to work with other departments’ equipment and personnel. That’s why Courtenay Fire Department jumped at the rare chance of having a training exercise Saturday with a full-sized bus available for tearing apart with rescue tools. “We really appreciated that,” said Fire Chief Don Bardonnex of the school bus donation by Georgia Straight Collision. The bus was tilted on its side, with two cars jammed underneath with casualties, too. Vanier Secondary students volunteered to be “victims”. Fire departments from Comox, Cum-

berland, Union Bay and Oyster River participated in the exercise held at the Courtenay department’s new W.L. Lane MacDonald Fire Training Centre on Waters Place. “B.C. Ambulance came on board, which was great,” said Bardonnex. Although getting underneath a large bus to stabilize it poses its own set of difficulties, the rescue techniques are the same as for any crash. While firefighters all train to the same standards in extrication techniques, what was a “bonus” learning experience this time was having to deal with different rescue tools used by the various departments. “We need to do it more often,” said Bardonnex of the multi-department exercise.

Why they practise ... Serious bus crashes have only happened rarely on Vancouver Island but two of the worst were right in our backyard, Right, two students were killed and several seriously injured when a charter bus from Victoria lost its brakes coming down the road from Mt. Washington in 1984. Above, 11 people were killed - more than half from the Comox Valley - in a Sept. 4, 1977 crash near Lantzville between an Island Coach Lines bus, a pick-up and a flatbed. (Photos: Comox District Free Press, Nanaimo Free Press).

And just because there haven’t been any recent bus crashes in the area, doesn’t mean they don’t happen. And with devastating results. The most recent major bus crash happened in the winter of 1984, when a charter bus carrying Victoria-area students lost its brakes on the way down from Mount Washington ski resort. Two students were killed and numerous others suffered serious injuries. Before that, almost 39 years ago, the worst motor vehicle accident ever to happen on Vancouver Island claimed 11 lives – many from the Comox Valley. The crash happened on Saturday, Sept. 4 on the Labour Day Weekend near Lantzville on the old Island Highway. A pickup truck, a ﬂatbed truck carrying heavy equipment, and a Vancouver

Island Coach Lines bus collided. Bodies of the dead and injured were strewn all over the highway when they were ejected from the bus. Others were trapped inside the smashed vehicle. The driver of the pickup truck, which is believed to have caused the accident, died at the scene. The bus driver, from Campbell River, also died later from his head injuries. The other fatalities included the twin brother of then-Courtenay mayor Bill Moore. “Ambulance attendants, stained and bloody, worked hard and diligently to remove as quickly as possible, any injured passengers from the wreckage. The jaws of life apparatus was used to free tightly jammed occupants of the vehicles” - Nanaimo Free Press.

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Sunday brush fire a reminder about the risks here Courtenay Fire Department is thankful that some trees in a bush fire early Sunday night didn’t “candle”. That might have caused a much bigger fire, especially with the high and gusty northwest winds at the time. The fire department was called out just before 7 pm to a site off Lake Trail Road and the Comox Logging Road, under the powerline. The high winds had blown a branch off a tree and into power lines, causing a cascade of sparks which set off the brush and grass. The 30 x 50 metre fire had extended into the trees, which

were burning 12-15 metres up. “The wind was our biggest concern,” said Fire Chief Don Bardonnex. Courtenay called in the tanker truck from Cumberland Fire Department to augment their own in fighting the fire. There are no hydrants in the area. “We’re extremely grateful for the assistance from the Cumberland Fire Department to help extinguish this fire before it spread any further.” Crews had the fire extinguished in just over an hour. While fighting the bush fire, someone had to go check out a nearby “burning complaint” of a person burning leaves in their

front yard – without a permit. Bardonnex said you “can’t burn in the city. Period.” If you live outside city boundaries, but are in the Courtenay Fire Protection District, then you need to get a permit. Permit burning is allowed from April 1 to Oct. 31, and there are restrictions as to when and what you can burn. The permits are free, though. Bardonnex said “it’s typical” every spring to receive a large number of burning complaints, as people try to get rid of their garden and yard debris. If conditions get dry enough, the Fire Department can issue a complete burning ban for

residents outside the city. But it’s up to them to be aware as they won’t be notified individually even if they have a burning permit. Bardonnex says the fire on Comox Logging Road should serve as a warning that these types of fires can affect any community. With the devastating fire losses in Fort McMurray, Alberta in everyone’s minds, this weekend’s fire was a stark reminder of the risks right here in the Comox Valley. Chief Bardonnex also urged residents to use caution in the outdoors and help protect against wildfires by disposing

Award-winning popular historian launches new book at Courtenay Museum

‘Salute to Cycling’ parade theme this year for Cumberland’s 128th Victoria Day event Come and join in the fun on Monday, May 23rd in Cumberland with the annual Victoria Day Parade. Decorate your bike and have the chance to win some great prizes. This year to honour the theme of Salute to Cycling

of cigarette butts responsibly, and keeping vehicles and trailers well-maintained to prevent sparks. Even discarded bottles and broken glass can act as magnifying glass, starting fires through reflecting the sun’s rays. Fines for starting wildfires in B.C. may be levied through the provincial Wildfire Act. Homeowners can find out more about how to reduce the potential impacts of wildfire through the Province of British Columbia ‘s FireSmart Homeowner’s Manual: http:// bcwildfire.ca/prevention/docs/ homeowner-firesmart.pdf

children are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and ride them in the parade. The age categories for decorated bicycle are 6 years and under and 7 to 12 years. There are prizes for the Best Overall decorated bicycle as well as 1st

and 2nd prizes for the two age groups. Just so the adults don’t feel left out there are also 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for Best Decorated Float and a prize for the Best Organization or Group. You can ﬁnd the Parade Registration form on

the Cumberland Empire Events Facebook page or you can pick up a copy at the Cumberland Recreation Centre at 2665 Dunsmuir Ave. For more information you can contact Ed at 250-702-3933 or edmartyn57@gmail.com.

A taste of Taiwan coming up at Fete Comox Valley Multicultural Society is hosting its ﬁrst Multicultural Fete May 19 to May 21. The fete will feature Taiwanese cuisine by award-winning chef Tony Huang from Taiwan. Chef Tony is a gold medal winner of World Association of Chef’s Societies, a professor at Hsing Wu University and head chef for the Four Season hotel in Taipei. Chef Tony will be assisted by Chef Tom, also from Taiwan. There are three different ways you can enjoy Chef Tony’s food so pick the one that works best for you or come to all three. ■ Thursday, May 19 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Bamboo Inn Restaurant in Comox, a special Taiwanese meal prepared by Chef Tony, this is a fundraiser for the Comox Valley Multicultural Society. The cost of

the meal is $35 but seats are limited to the ﬁrst 70 people, making reservation is recommended, call Jin @ (250)898-9567. ■ Friday, May 20 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, a Taiwanese Fine Cuisine demonstration and tasting will be held at K’omoks Band Hall (3310 Comox Ave). Admission is by donation, will have four dishes demonstration, participants will have opportunity for food tasting. ■ Saturday, May 21 from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm, a barbeque held at Simms Park. The theme of the barbeque is West Meets East and will include a ﬁne cuisine demonstration at 2:30 pm by Chef Tony and Chef Tom from Taiwan and Chef Dale from Canada. The demonstrations will be fol-

lowed by a barbeque at 4:30. The cost of the barbeque is $10 per person or $20 per family, but Comox Valley Multicultural Society members will get half off. This is a great family event and you are also invited to join a walk from Lewis Park to Simms Park. If you want to go for the walk, meet at the water park by the outdoor swimming pool at 1 pm. Another way to get involved and be part of the action on may 21, is to volunteer. Comox Valley Multicultural Society needs assistance setting up and taking down tables. If you want to volunteer, purchase tickets or want more information about any of these events, please contact Jin at (250)898-9567. www.comoxvalleymulticultural.ca

Join award-winning Vancouver Island author Mark Zuehlke as he launches the new edition of Scoundrels, Dreamers & Second Sons: British Remittance Men in the Canadian West (Harbour Publishing, $24.95). The presentation and book signing will take place at the Courtenay and District Museum & Palaeontology Centre (207 4th St, Courtenay) on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00pm. Beginning in 1880, thousands of young, upper-class British men with few prospects were sent to the Canadian West to distance them from British society. Still supported by their families, thus earning them the title “remittance men,” these men set out to continue their lives of leisure in this new land. With education, respectable breeding and the belief “from birth that they were superior beings,” the remittance men descended upon Western Canada with expectations of accomplishing something great and increasing their wealth. In reality, they hunted, played games, courted women, and enjoyed distinguished pursuits that squandered their parents’ money and made hardworking Canadians raise their eyebrows. Mark Zuehlke grew up in the Okanagan Valley hearing stories of British remittance men.

Fascinated by both the actual stories and romantic myths, Zuehlke made them the subject of his ﬁrst work of history— Scoundrels, Dreamers & Second Sons. Zuehlke’s many books include the Canadian Battle Series; the Military Heritage Series; and his award-winning Elias McCann Series centred around a modern-day remittance man. In 2014, Zuehlke won the prestigious Governor General’s Award for Excellence in Popular Media, also known as the Pierre Berton Award. He lives in Victoria, BC. Admission is $6, or $5 for Historical Society members, and books will be available for sale. Advance tickets are recommended. For more information about the event, please contact the Courtenay and District Museum at (250) 334-0686, ext. 5.

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Somebody had an eagle at Comox Golf Club

COMOX GOLF CLUB LADIES LEAGUE MAY 5

For many of us out on the course, it still feels like we are just beginning the season as you can tell from some of the scores. Lorelei Banford won Low Gross with 90 and Nancy Riva followed with a 93. The Low Net scores were much better: Pat Schmidt-71, Gi Carlson72, Phyllis Taylor-74, Mary Suchla-74, Sook Kim-75, Linda Diamond, Sharon Crowe and Linda Callender tied with 76. Our skills prizes were awarded to Linda Diamond for closest to the bucket sponsored by Keith Gibson of Investors

Group. Closest to the hole on #7 and #16 was sponsored by Looneyrama and won by Sharon Crowe. Lorelei Banford won closest to the hole on #5 and #14 sponsored by Panago Pizza and Gi Carlson won closest to the hole in 2 shots by chipping in on #9 and #18 sponsored by the Tee Box Restaurant. The longest putt on #3 and #12 was Phyllis Taylor and on # 8 and #17 Amber Dufour was the winner.

GLACIER GREENS MEN’S SHOOT-OUT ROUND TWO On Saturday May 7th clear skies and warm

temp’s greeted the participants as they played round two of this years Shoot-Out tournament. Team Scramble was the format. A few changes at the top of the Gross side with the father and son team of Mike and Terran Berger taking over the lead with a two day total of (132). One stroke back at (133) is another father and son team of Bob and Jeff Edwards. Should be a real dog fight next Saturday when these two families are paired together for the final round of the tournament and the alternate shot format. In third place with (134) is Barry Norris and Willie Oliver. Rob Borland and Steve Peters are forth with (135). Tied for fifth with (138) is Darell Fieber and Brian Goodwin along with Steve Blacklock with Fabian McCarty. I would not say its a commanding lead but on the net side the team of Len Doyle and Wayne Wood are still leading with a two day net total of (106). Greg Conway and Art Trto are very close with (107).

The following three teams are tied for third place with (109). Norm Fellbaum and Pat Renaud, Dave Buckley-Jones and Wayne Ogilvie as well as Wayne Hay and Nick Stolarchuck. Team K.P.’s went to Bob & Jeff Edwards on hole # 4 sponsored by Scott Fraser of Royal LePage, Henry Bonde & Claude Dufault on hole #7 sponsored by Scott Smith of Cobra Golf, Bob & Jeff Edwards on hole #12 sponsored by Gary Wiebe of Boston Pizza, Jim & Clint Perry on hole #15 sponsored by Bill Kelly of Bill Kelly Golf and to Clint Hartery and Mike Pollock on hole #17 sponsored by Bill Girard of Canadian Western Bank. Next Saturday, May the 14th will be the ﬁnal day of the 2016 Shoot-Out and it will be the interesting and sometimes dreaded Alternate shot format. This year all teams must decide before the ﬁrst ball is teed who will hit from the even tees and who will hit from the odd tees. I’m sure if you’re at the Comox Air Terminal and you listen closely you will hear the term “sorry

partner” coming for the Glacier Greens Golf Course. - Submitted by Len Doyle, Saturday Men’s Coordinator, Glacier Green Golf Club

SUNNYDALE MEN’S CLUB It was another well attended event on May 8th, 51 participants, thanks to the Comox visitors. It was called the 4 Stick Event because each person chose and was restricted to using only 4 golf clubs which did not seem to effect the scores. Field 1st Low Gross went to Thomas Drew with a 72, 2nd was Tyler VanAnrooy with 75. Field Low Net went to Ed Rudolph (68), 2nd was Dave Pye (69). By category Low Gross 0-10 leaders were Mitch Carr-Hilton (76) & Larry Ferguson (78) shared with an unknown name. Low Gross 11+ were Rick Dawson & Bo Bishop each with (85) followed by Ed Podetz (86). Low Net winners Jim Buchanan & Keith McNeillie (70), Gord Reichelt & Mike Kirby (71), Bob Whitehouse, Damon Gaudet, Butch Williams & Keith Welch with (72). Skins 11+ payouts went

to Bo Bishop, Greg ?, Bruce Donegan & Guy Traverse. Pro Shop Skins went to Butch Williams, Robin Ward, Tyler VanAnrooy, Ian Haigh, including Dave Pye for his Low Net 69. KP winners were Wally Pettigrew, Randy Bennett, Bruce Donegan, Jim Buchanan & Robin Ward. Pot of Gold winners were Butch Williams, Bruce Donegan, Damon Gaudet & Ian Haigh. Long Drives - Pro V1 donated by Greg Koster, by category Thomas Drew H’cap 0-10, Randy Bennett 11+, Ed Podetz age 65+.Long Putts sponsor winners were Forty Knots Winery Rick Adams, Rob Speer Pro Shop Guy Traverse, Subway Corey Nickerson, Club Caterers Marc & Becky went to Mike Kirby. Everything you should know about the game; Rules, Handicaps, etc is available at WWW.GolfCanada.ca.. - Submitted by Jim McCaffery

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