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Oyster raft rezoning supported despite residents’ objections

By Philip Round Echo Staff

CANADIAN PRIDE STARTS YOUNG: Canada may be 147 years old and little Jack Douglas Buchanan has only had one birthday of his own so far - but he was captivated by the celebratory events in Courtenay on Tuesday and displayed his Canadian pride on his forehead with a bit of help from his mom Laura and grandma Jackie. Canada Day story page A7; photo gallery of parade www.comoxvalleyecho.com

Proposals for more surface oyster rafts in Baynes Sound are on the cusp of being approved despite written objections submitted by more than 50 residents of the area.

Third reading of a rezoning bylaw that would allow 30 additional rafts in a new area of the Sound has now been passed by the Comox Valley Regional District board, following a public hearing at which both opponents and supporters were heard.

The applicant, Shao Ping Kang, is seeking approval to change the ‘aquaculture 1’ zoning of a 2.01 hectare Crown land licensed tenure in area of water between Union Bay and Buckley Bay. If final approval is given to rezone it to ‘aquaculture 2,’ visible rafts in the area will be allowed as long as no structure is higher than 1 metre (just over 3 feet).

The applicant told the public hearing he had been an oyster farmer in the area for nine years, and outlined his intention to benefit the local economy, mitigate negative impacts on marine life and habitat, and continue to be a good neighbour to surrounding residents.

His application was supported by Roberta Stevenson on behalf of the BC Shellfish Growers’ Association. She said aquaculture was a good means of employment and a great opportunity for immigrants, adding it was consistent with the official community plan, and was regarded worldwide as a green, sustainable industry.

Stevenson also expressed confidence that the applicant intended to address any concerns over plastic debris, while acknowledging all industries had a “footprint.”

But the Herring Industry Advisory Board joined those opposing the plan.

At the CVRD board meeting, rural Area A director Bruce Jolliffe said coming to a decision on the application had proved challenging for him.

Real concerns had been expressed by residents looking out over Baynes Sound as the rezoning would extend the most northerly end of the existing ‘aquaculture 2’ area, introducing rafts in to a new area of water.

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All systems go to start building two new hospitals Climate-themed debt issued for North Island hospitals sets capital market milestone

By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff Cranes, fences, portables and excavators are about to appear at building sites in the Comox Valley and Campbell River now that the numbers behind the $606.2 million dual hospitals set to go up in the communities have been hammered out.

With the release of artist renderings, a clearer picture of the future of health care on the North Island has begun to emerge, although in an interview with the Echo, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said it’s what will go on inside the facilities that really counts.

“We’re a growing population. We need to ensure that those health

Artist’s rendition of what the new Comox Valley Hospital will look like care facilities are there,” he said, referring to the complex financial arrangement put in place to bring the dreams behind the North Island Hospitals Project into reality. “As

impressive a transaction as this is and as impressive as these buildings are going to be as structures, the real soul of these facilities is going to be the people that work

within.”

Already private finance firms Balfour Beatty and Gracorp Capital, under the overall Tandem Health Partners banner, secured $231.5

million by issuing “green” bonds with a 32.3-year maturity date.

The Private Public Partnership (P3) construction of a 153-bed Comox Valley hospital and a 95-bed Campbell River hospital will rely primarily this debt, brought in through an oversubscribed sale on the emerging climate-themed bond market, with the more volatile equity component representing a smaller yet significant portion - in the $30-40 million range (with Gracorp and Balfour Beatty splitting the equity responsibility 50/50).

Overall about sixty per cent of the project funds will come from money borrowed by British Columbia.

The province knows it needs to modernize its health care offerings, yet is acutely aware in order to pay for these facilities it will be crucial to make sure the provincial tax revenues keep rolling in by developing industries like the oil and gas sector.

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(Continued from page 1) “It cuts to the heart of why attracting investment and creating jobs and promoting economic development is so important,” de Jong said. “The government has no money of its own.”

Since the province has a AAA credit rating, BC P3 projects are quite attractive to investors, although because the green bonds were issued by a private partner and due to the nature of the project, Standards & Poor’s gave the NIHP debt an A- rating. Observers say this is fairly standard for such a health care project.

It was the pledge of reaching a LEED gold certification, energy and greenhouse gas targets, as well as the legislative landscape (with programs like the BC Climate Action Plan already in place) that allowed the Altus Group to produce a third-party report indicating that bonds could be sold under the “green” moniker.

Over the past couple years green bonds have been selling like hotcakes. More than $11 billion of the debt was issued globally in 2013, a figure which is expected to grow to $40 billion in 2014.

With few standards in place to regulate the marketing of these capital-generating products, a big question looms about the extent to which companies are greenwashing for the sake of a deal.

A group of about fifty financial institutions have proposed “Green Bond Principles” drafted by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, Crédit Agricole Corporate, and JP Morgan Chase to help give investors confidence in the financial instruments.

“The test of this working in the long-run will be, Is it really going to something good?” said Sean Kidney, CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative, a UK charity focused on mobilizing debt markets for environmental change.

Much of the recent investment in the equity markets from 2009-2014

Dr. Brendan Carr, president and CEO, Island Health; Tom Sparrow, chief project officer, North Island Hospitals Project. was for naught, since a lot of funding over that period went to solar companies in Europe and North America that have struggled or gone bust due to competition from China with cheaper technologies for sale.

“The equity space has been a disaster,” he said, stressing the bond market is a much safer ballpark.

“You’re not going to make a lot of money.”

Kidney says so far the BC government’s approach to building the North Island hospitals seems quite ambitious, ecologically speaking.

Plus, NIHP financing itself represents a milestone in Canadian debt markets, as only two other truly “green bond” sales have ever been held in the country before.

“The green component to this is an important dimension,” de Jong said. “It demonstrates you can set criteria like a LEED certification that not only doesn’t hinder the project financially, but actually enhances it.”

Tom Sparrow, the NIHP chief proj-

ect officer, said the low 4.39 per cent interest rate on the bonds, which will remain fixed for 32+ years, will make it easier for the government to pay down debt in monthly increments.

“A lot of times the financial formula is based on what is happening in the world that day,” he said. “Now we’re moving forward with design and construction.”

Matt Dekkers, vp of Tandem Health Partners, said the commitment to a green hospital is sincere.

“We will meet LEED goal,” he said. “Everything’s been designed to achieve that. It is a work in progress.”

This will likely mean plug-ins for electric cars, a white reflective roof and water storage tanks on site.

Comox Valley residents can see designs and find out more at a public meeting to be held July 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Stan Hagen Theatre on the North Island College campus in Courtenay.

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He acknowledged aquaculture was a critical industry in the area. It was a multi-million dollar operation with many companies providing valuable employment for hundreds of people and the shellfish grown there were world-renowned.

But at the same time homeowners and bed-and-breakfast businesses in the area had expressed concerns, not just over the visual aspect of more rafts but about the potential ecological impact and the fact there was no effective control over the type of structures that would go in, other than their height.

Jolliffe noted that in the Power River area a wider aquaculture plan helped guide the development of the industry to get a better balance between those with interests on land and those working the ocean. It was a pity no such plan yet existed for the Baynes Sound area.

But Comox Coun. Tom Grant said Jolliffe should stop feeling conflicted and just offer full and enthusiastic backing to the shellfish industry.

“I don’t see the problem you’re having here,” said Grant. “We’ve just had a great shellfish festival celebrating aquaculture. If the shellfish growers require infrastructure to do their job and build up the industry, we should be supporting them - not showing angst.”

Jolliffe assured Grant he fully supported the shellfish industry, but having heard the comments at the public hearing and concerns submitted in writing there were issues of “ambience.”

In the same way people might not want a tall apartment block to go up in the middle of a low-rise residential area, so people here were concerned

about prominence, placement and potential impact of infrastructure sought by some types of aquaculture operation.

The Area A advisory planning committee had also expressed concerns about the rezoning. They had sought reassurance that the application would not negatively affect other shellfish tenures and the overall sustainability of Baynes Sound.

In the end, the board decision to give third reading to the rezoning bylaw was unanimous, leaving only what is expected to be the formality of a final CVRD approval vote at a future meeting.

However, the provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, and the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Transport Canada need to complete the processing of the application, but have been waiting for local government approval.

One of the leading local objectors to the plan, Carolyn Touhey, stressed she was not against the growth of the aquaculture industry, but it had to be sensitively done. “It’s not about ‘us’ and ‘them’,” she told the Echo. “We can all win if we work together collectively.”

She considered the large number of objectors from a small community like Union Bay was significant, but she considered their rural area director had not adequately represented them.

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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 don’t have to give your name and you could be eligible for a cash reward.

The brisk pace of house sales in the Comox Valley accelerated in to June.

New statistics from the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board indicate the highest number of local single-family home sales in any month so far this year.

In all, 99 such properties changed hands in June - a 32 per cent increase on the same month last year when 75 were sold.

And the average price paid for those homes was also well up at a record $374,000, a 12 per cent increase compared to June 2013.

The June figures followed a strong May, when 94 homes were sold and the

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Pacific Coastal Airlines has added a new service at the Comox Valley Airport.

Starting July 8, Pacific Coatal will be offering flights from Comox to Bella Bella.

“We have a number of passengers that travel to

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Comox Valley RCMP responded to the following incidents between June 24 and 30: On June 26 the Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of a break, enter and theft that had occurred at a business located at 2753 Dunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland.

The investigation revealed that someone had removed and stolen an air conditioning unit from a window and then entered the business. (2014-7494) Police received a report of an ongoing problem with someone spray painting the walls of the school located at 1475 Noel ave-

In 2014 monthly sales have averaged 72 single-family dwellings - the highest since 2009, Douglas noted. And average prices, for June and as the average over the past 12 months, are both at an all-time high.

“The local market has been on a plateau for seven years, with ups and downs over the months, but it looks as though we are moving up again - at least as far as single-family dwellings are concerned,” he added.

“Inventory is shrinking, and if sellers price their homes right they are moving - including those at the higher end.

We’ve even started to see the return of multiple offers on some properties.

“I’d like to see three great months before I say ‘Yahoo!,’ but what I do see is encouraging.”

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average price lifted to $369,000.

The real estate board notes that sales activity is definitely heating up right across the Island north of the Malahat.

Last month’s figures for the whole region are the best for a June in seven years. In all 470 single-family homes were sold, a 23 per cent increase on June 2013, with the Island-wide average price going up by 2 per cent to $347,000.

Marty Douglas, the managing broker of Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty, told the Echo there was a positive and significant change occurring in the local market.

“I don’t think this is a blip,” he said.

“While we’re still below the average number of sales experienced some years back, we are definitely climbing.”

nue in Comox. Several reports have been received in the past months of similar occurrences. (2014-7630) On June 29th police were to called to a residence on the 800 block of 5th street in Courtenay to a report of a break, enter and theft. The culprit entered the residence through an unlocked sliding glass door and once inside made off with a laptop computer and set of car keys.(2014-7650) If you have information on one of these crimes or any other crime , you are asked to call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-3381321 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

and from Bella Bella for work and this service will really improve their commute,” said Comox Valley Airport CEO, Fred Bigelow.

Passengers will be able to fly direct to Bella Bella from Comox, with a brief stop-over in Campbell River, significantly reducing travel time on a route that used to involve flying through Vancouver and switching planes.

“Our flights between Vancouver Island and Bella Bella provide an efficient and competitively priced travel option for residents who are looking for better access to services, and for companies conducting business between

the two regions,” said Pacific Coastal Airlines’ Vice President of Commercial Services Spencer Smith.

“Adding Comox to the schedule will further strengthen this route and increase the benefit to the local economy.”

The flight will depart Comox at 11:05 a.m. on Monday through Thursday.

On Friday, Pacific Coastal will be adding an additional flight to Vancouver from Comox, also departing at 11:05 a.m.

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City’s centenary logo unveiled The design of a special logo that will be used to promote events celebrating the centenary of the City of Courtenay next year was unveiled at a council meeting on Monday.

The municipality was incorporated in 1915 following the completion of the E&N railway’s Courtenay extension in 1914, and a local centenary committee is now working on plans for a whole range of activities to mark the anniversary.

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The big money makers on the Village of Cumberland payroll were revealed in a recent financial report presented to council. The golden list includes employees with remuneration and expenses of $75,000 or more.

Remuneration refers to all pay and benefits and is calculated for the 2013 fiscal year.

Leslie Baird got $14,910 in total remuneration, clocking $10,811 in expenses.

Councillors each received $7,935 in remuneration. Roger Kishi received $2,731 in expense money, Kate Greening got $2,576, Conner Copeman was listed at $2,555, with Gwyn Sproule at $989.

For staff, cash contribution to pensions and extended health benefits are figured into the overall calculations.

Out of pocket expenses are calculated separately and may be for things like travel on official business.

Sundance Topham, the Village manager, received $109,273 in total remuneration with $7,382 in total expenses.

Manager of operations Rob Crisfield was second on the list at $94,425 and $3,202 in expenses.

Michelle Mason, the chief financial officer, got $89,682 in remuneration, plus $4,888 in expenses. Kevin Fitzgerald, who serves as public works foreman, brought in $81,589 last year, and $204 in expenses. Mike Williamson, Cumberland’s manager of protective services, was listed at $80,079 in remuneration and $2,913 in expenses.

The consolidated total of other employees with remuneration and expenses of $75,000 or less was $1.2 million in remuneration with $39,026 in expenses.

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Win tickets to MusicFest at YQQ barbecue July 9 The Comox Valley Airport is staging a special fundraising barbeque for the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island.

The barbecue, to be hosted by On the Fly Café, will take place at the airport on Wednesday, July 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“The Comox Valley Airport is pleased to partner on this event to help raise funds for projects that benefit the community we serve as an airport,” said Comox Valley Airport CEO Fred Bigelow.

“The foundation makes Islandwide projects like Jeneece Place possible and it also supports several local programs, like the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Association and the Comox Valley Child Development Society.”

The barbeque will feature burger, pop and chips available for $7 and $2 from each purchase will be donated to the Children’s Health Foundation.

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Entertainment will be donated by Kenny Shaw and On the Fly Café will be giving away two tickets to the sold-out Vancouver Island MusicFest.

Additional great giveaways will be available from Mid Island Gifts and On the Fly Café.

“Coming together in community partnerships like this one helps to create meaningful impact that supports the health of kids in the Comox Valley,” said Anita Brassard, Community relations coordinator for Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. “I’m looking forward to this celebration of community spirit. I hope that anyone who enjoys a good BBQ and wants to share some conversation and a few laughs will come out and join us.”

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is a registered charity that raises funds to support the health of children and youth on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

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Stone said he’s increasing speed limits on 1,300 km of rural provincial highway in the Southern Interior, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, and raising the maximum speed to 120 km/h on certain sections.

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There was no support from the public to increase speed limits in Northern B.C., so nothing was changed in that region, said Stone.

Most of the speed changes will come into effect this summer, though increases to the Coquihalla, as well as highways near Peachland and the Fraser Valley began immediately on Wednesday.

Stone also announced new “variable” speed limits zones on three highways - a section of the Trans-Canada Highway, Coquihalla and Sea-to-Sky highway - where government officials can raise or lower the speed limit on a roadside LED sign depending on weather and road conditions.

He said the province will also change legislation to give better enforcement tools to police so they can ticket slow-moving drivers who refuse to pull into the right lane and clog up traffic in the left passing lane.

That’s a particular problem on the Island highway to Tofino, where the government will install new signs directing slower motorists to use designated pullout sections if they are impeding more than five vehicles behind them, said Stone.

The government also plans to change rules to allow mud and snow tires to be designated snow tires, as well as tires that have the mountain and snowflake symbol, said Stone.

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The daily contributions of six St. Joseph’s General Hospital staff members were officially lauded at the annual Sister Pat award ceremony June 27. Sitting in the hospital cafeteria, the Sisters Café, hospital administrators made sure the names of some important pillars of the Roman Catholic health care facility didn’t go unnoticed.

“We’re a community hospital and we tend to really get to know our patients,” said President and CEO Jane Murphy, in an interview, noting Sister Pat awards go to people who provide this care with compassion.

“It is hard to single people out, but then again we have people who really exemplify those values. To be able to recognize them as individuals is appropriate.”

The annual awards were brought into being in honour of former pastoral care staffer and Sister of St. Joseph, Sister Pat Macaulay. She sent a specific written blessing for the afternoon event where cake was handed out by volunteers and coffee and tea were sipped by attendees.

“May the experience of this day be a touchstone and encouragement for your life of healing service,” she wrote to each recipient.

A committee takes on the task of selecting the worthy recipients for the awards.

The decisions are tough ones, but they were up to the task.

This year Bill McLeod, Donna Hegg, Lori Duchak, Hollie Shewfelt, Cindy Daneliuk and Melanie Lewis were the six named left after the list was whittled down.

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Six St. Joseph’s staff members honoured with Sister Pat Awards

By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff

Sister Pat Macaulay online bio. “I was able to set up the Pastoral Care Department, to work closely with the local clergy, to train volunteers, as well as do the daily visiting of patients, families and staff.

It was truly a very satisfying and fruitful work.”

Murphy said it’s important to recognize when people do a good job of taking on such work, even when much-loved patients have to face the toughest challenges, such as staring death in the face.

“They get to be a little bit like family, the staff absolutely feel when they’re struggling with aspects of their disease,” she said. “If the disease finally can’t be beat they’re there. They really grieve should they lose the patient.”

When these challenges - or even more mundane tasks - are faced with tenderness and concern, it’s a good idea to recognize that, she added.

“It reminds us of what our mission and values are, which is so important,” she said. “Staff often come to work, do great things and go above and beyond to care for their patients and provide the service that they do to the hospital. They tend to say, ‘Well of course I do. It’s just my job.’

To be able to congratulate them in this public way is meaningful to them and very deserving.”

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Big crowds turn out for Canada’s birthday bash

By Philip Round Echo Staff Downtown Courtenay was awash with red and white on Tuesday and it wasn’t just the effect of the scorching hot sun.

Thousands of people turned out in national colours to watch the annual Canada Day parade down Fifth Street, culminating in a host of activities at Lewis and Simms Park.

It had the atmosphere of a massive outdoor birthday party - which, of course, it was: the 147th anniversary of Canada coming together as one nation in 1867.

The day of celebrations had started with a Kin Club all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in Simms Park and a decorated bike contest for children.

They were followed by the Fifth Street Mile Run, with competitors cheered on by early arrivals for the Grand Parade, who set up their lawn chairs at good vantage points along the route.

The parade itself took an hour to pass, with many hundreds of participants representing local clubs and societies along with collector car and Jeep enthusiasts, fire and rescue trucks, and a number of local business entries - all accompanied by clowns and entertainers keeping the packed sidewalk crowds smiling. There was music from the pipes and drums as well as youngsters in the Cumberland Marching Band.

Politicians from all levels of government were there, including the mayors of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland and the chair of the Comox Valley Regional District.

Crowds followed the parade’s tail across Fifth Street Bridge to Lewis Park and Simms Park, where many

swimming, a tea dance with the Georgia Strait Big Band was hosted at the Native Sons Hall, and in the evening a free Celebrate Canada Concert was staged at the Sid Williams Theatre. pround@comoxvalleyecho.com

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groups and organizations hosted craft or food booths, and activities included a formal welcome to Canada Day and the singing of O Canada followed by plenty of on-stage entertainment, horseshoe pitching, a women’s nail-driving competition, a kid’s zone - and a giant birthday cake donated by Costco was cut for all to share.

Comox Rotary Club’s 26th running of the Ducky 500 race down the Courtenay River was another big highlight - as well as being a big money raiser for charity - during the afternoon.

Meanwhile, there was an open day at the museum, the outdoor memorial pool was open for free

If you’re having a birthday, there must be cake - and this giant ‘Happy Birthday Canada’ cake donated by Costco was cut into hundreds of pieces for people to enjoy in Lewis Park on Tuesday. Thankfully for the red-and-white dressed volunteer servers, they didn’t have to blow out 147 candles before they started offering the tasty treat to partygoers on Canada Day.

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Thousands of yellow ducks head towards the netting team on the Courtenay River under Fifth Street Bridge.

Crowd goes quackers as 6,000 ducks race for the line the 1 p.m. start, marked with the firing of a ceremonial cannon from HMCS Quadra.

The 6,000 numbered bath-time toys were released at Condensory Bridge, and as they rounded the bend and came in to view, the crowd went quackers cheering the ducks on towards Fifth Street Bridge.

A handful of ducks got out in front of the pack as the finishing line neared, with the leader and the next nine in line successfully netted so their numbers could be checked against the Rotary Club’s master sales list.

People had paid $10 to sponsor each duck in the race, and the winners of the top prize - a seven-day Caribbean cruise for two, including flights, or the cash equivalent - were Galyn Franklin and Kelly Shopland. Their duck just beat one sponsored by Greta Judd, who still won a great prize of a trip to Disneyland for four.

The third vacation on offer, a four-day visit to Las Vegas, went to Lennon Powsey.

The other six prizewinners who will pick up items such as a kayak with paddle, telescope, Proscan tablet or a metal detector - were announced as: 4, Tina Wellwood; 5, Carla Arnold; 6, Darin Tufts; 7, Linda Dobinson; 8, Brook Hanson; 9, Parker Marine; and 10, Janet Black.

As has been the case in all recent years, the 2014 tickets completely sold out, drawing in a gross $60,000 - plus a further $30,000 in sponsorship contributions from businesses. Those many sponsors were treated to lunch alongside the river on Canada Day in appreciation of their contributions in cash and kind.

Even after all expenses have been taken into account, including the outlay for some of the biggest prizes, Comox Rotary will have massively added to its running fundraising total down the years.

Since the first race, around three-quarters of a million dollars have been raised from the event, the majority of it invested in a wide range of local community projects but some also supporting Rotary’s valuable international work.

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By Philip Round Echo Staff Thousands of yellow plastic ducks carried the hopes of local punters as they floated down the Courtenay River on

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Running in their tutus for ‘down-there’ cancer cause

By Michael Briones Echo Staff Liz Colomby and Amy Troutman are set to don their colourful matching tutus and boldly display them while they run the streets of Vancouver.

They will not be alone though.

The health conscious duo will be among the hundreds of people who are going to be taking part in the annual Underwear Affair that will take place in the Mainland on Saturday.

The event is for the BC Cancer Foundation. It aims to raise funds and help uncover the cure for the under-funded below-the-waist cancers like prostate, ovarian and colorectal.

Both Comox Valley women have been raising funds leading up to the race. By the time they reach Vancouver, Colomby said they should have raised around $2,000.

Colomby has undergone a dramatic change in her life in the past year, becoming fitness crazed and in the process losing 60 pounds. She has become an avid runner. She was looking for a running event to take part in when she came across the Underwear Affair.

“I’ve been enjoying running lately and I thought this was just a fitting event,” said Colomby.

“So my friend Amy and I decide we would enter the race. I rally think it’s kind of neat. I’ve never

been to any event like this. The proceeds go to such a good cause. It’s exciting for me.”

Also, one of the main reasons she chose this race is because cancer has profoundly affected her family. Both of her grandfathers and her uncle passed away after battling colon cancer. She also lost her grandmother to ovarian cancer.

Colomby and Troutman also hear about cancer often because they both work at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

The Underwear Affair is a competitive 10 kilometre run, walk the fun 5K, or Booty Hunt for the BC Cancer Foundation. Its aim is to raise funds and help uncover the cure for the under-funded below-the-waist cancers liek prostate, ovarian and colorectal.

The tutus that Colomby and her friend will be wearing are just one example of the many colourful and imaginative attires like corsets, capes and many wacky and daring costumes that will be featured to show Vancouver that there’s absolutely no shame in bringing a little awareness to down there-ness.

Although the name of the run calls for underwear, Colomby said, “the tutus are close enough. They’re underwearish enough.”

Colomby and Troutman call their team, the “Island Chicks.” Both will be taking part in different courses.

Colomby will run the 10 kilometre race while Troutman will cover the 5k distance.

Liz Colomby and Amy Troutman will be wearing tutus at the annual Underwear Affair in Vancouver this Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundation.

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Plebiscite first, then the review In the 70’s and 80’s it was amalgamation, in the 90’s it was restructuring, now it’s Governance Review. I know some of the people who are trying to reinitiate this issue and think very highly of them.

However I feel that although their intent is well founded, they are using some misleading information to make the case for amalgamation.

Many indicated that numerous councils and the regional directors are costing us too much. Be aware, elected officials stipends are a very small portion of the overall budgets. The alternative may actually be more expensive. Amalgamated our population will be big enough that it might warrant more councillors at higher remunerations.

More importantly is what will happen with senior staff in the new entity. Now there are four Chief Administration Officers. Do we really believe that any of them would be let go, I don’t think so. More likely than not an Executive Director would be put in place to oversee them. This would happen in every department which would drastically increase those costs. Add higher police costs and a full time fire department and the cost escalates.

As to governance, the proponents seem to think that the same or even different people at a different table would be more productive. The opposite will occur. The same issues will continue to plague us, but the more powerful community will continue to prevail.

Amalgamation will only be democratic if they first hold a Plebiscite to see if the community is even interested. If they are, only then, should a study be commissioned and with full knowledge to go by, hold a Referendum. That way the electorate have been involved at all levels. Determine the numbers, decide if the outcome is beneficial to your individual community and cast your ballot accordingly.

DW (Don) Davis Comox

HEY, IT’S ‘BEST FOR THE BOARD’ As a long standing Director of a not for profit policy governance board, words you never hope to hear from a director, let alone the Chair, are it’s “best for the board.” Directors serve the corporation and it is their duty is to act solely in the best interest of the corporation, never the Board.

CVAC justifies its decision to compensate directors by referencing other airports such as Victoria and Nanaimo. However, those directors actually run their airports while the Comox airfield is owned and operated by the military. CVAC only oversees the airport terminal building and associated facilities.

This arrangement provides the community with a huge opportunity as the Board does not need to concern itself with the running of the airport and can focus its efforts on market development.

In their report on director compensation, it states that one of the negatives of compensation is that it “reduces the amount of financial resources available for other initiatives”. $49,000 annual director compensation is just the start point and could go a long way to provide future capital improvements over time. But heh, it’s “best for the Board” and they can always raise the parking rates again.

Chuck Fast Union Bay

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Concept of ‘service’ missing Re: CVAC Board of Directors Remuneration The decision of the CVAC Board of Directors to pay themselves is misguided and regrettable.

Comparison to airport boards at Nanaimo and Victoria fails to recognize two unique factors about Comox. Whereas the others have oversight responsibilities for their entire airport, CVAC has responsibility for only the terminal building - the airport itself is the responsibility of 19 Wing.

The second factor is that citizens of the Comox Valley decided by an overwhelming direct vote to provide through their taxes $ 4 Million towards the construction of the terminal building, which logically makes them stakeholders.

Recommendations from local councils that the directors not be paid, however, seem to have been dismissed.

The specious argument that it is necessary to pay directors to ensure the commission in future will be able to recruit board members with the knowledge, experience

and qualifications needed is not supported by facts. It appears that no problems have arisen to date in having all the directors’ positions filled by volunteers. Current board members’ skills and experience indicate CVAC has been able to recruit appropriate candidates on a volunteer basis.

The CVAC Board Compensation Study suggests a theme for remaining with a voluntary board is where there is no evident need to compensate as board engagement, skill and performance is already at a desired level.

What is missing, and what I believe is a most important factor, is the concept of service.

From the outset directors who have been members of the CVAC board have served without remuneration.

There are also other volunteer boards of directors in the Comox Valley, such as St. Joseph’s General Hospital, the Comox Valley Community Foundation, the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Comox Valley Hospice Society and many others on which the directors are not paid. Until

now CVAC has been one of those boards on which the directors are motivated by the knowledge that they are contributing to the community by voluntarily providing their services, for which they are recognized in ways other than by monetary compensation.

Since 1996 approximately 50 people have voluntarily served as CVAC directors for varying lengths of time.

I can only speak for myself, but during my eight years as a director I found the appointment gave me a lot of satisfaction knowing it was a way to serve the community by helping to improve and expand the availability of commercial civil aviation for citizens of the Comox Valley.

Having amended their by-laws, CVAC now clearly has the legal authority to pay its directors, but as far as justification goes - not so much. As has been said, “The old order changeth, yielding place to new ....”

Pity.

Bob Mortimer Courtenay

WE NEED TO SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE The purpose of this letter to the Editor is to address the issue of amalgamation of the municipalities of the Comox Valley and in particular how it affects me as a small business owner and an accommodation operator.

When we speak of Tofino, we think of storm watching; Campbell River and salmon fishing; Victoria and the Butchard Gardens and quaint English traditions. When we speak of Comox we think of the Military base. When we speak of Cumberland and Courtenay?... not so much.

We are not well marketed and we are not focused as a destination.

Prior to moving to the Comox Valley, as a Canadian from east of the Rockies I had heard of Comox in relation to the base but I had no idea where Courtenay was located or even that it was on Vancouver Island.

Marketing is about tourism and tourism means jobs. Places like Banff, Alberta, Tofino and Whistler rely heavily on tourism to support their economies.

I ask you what they have that we don’t? Beautiful vistas...we’ve got that. Downhill skiing, crosscountry skiing, show shoeing...we’ve got that. Fishing, boating, kayaking...yes we have that as well. Hiking, biking, golf and curling...have I missed anything?... we’ve got it all. So why hasn’t the world heard about us and why aren’t they coming here in large numbers...because we are fragmented in our approach and thus we are poorly marketed as a destination?

So how do we attract the world to our door?

We have a tourism facility located on the 29th street corridor in Courtenay and they do very well at servicing tourists that do make their way into our valley and advertising generally, so my concern is really not about them.

We approach tourism like we approach our Provincial and Federal governments in a piece meal manner. Think of our strength if we were to speak with one voice. We need, perhaps even demand that the local governments of this beautiful Valley of ours explore ways to amalgamate. As one large municipality with a ward representation based on population, we can eliminate the huge waste currently happening with duplicated services. Instead of speaking to the Provincial government from a population of 28,000 people we can speak as a population of 70,000 people...they might even listen to us. We can then market ourselves under one umbrella, be it Comox or maybe the Comox Valley...or whatever name we choose to call ourselves.

If we are serious about reducing taxes; increasing opportunities for youth to find jobs here at home; expanding facilities for seniors and the homeless and supporting business in our downtown cores we have to come together with one voice.

Warren McDonald, AACC Comox Valley

More Beefs and Bouquets A WRITER SUGGESTED that local government salaries should be compared to similar positions in the private sector. Is there a Private Sector company that could possibly survive with the overhead of 4 Corporate offices, located within a few kilometers, each supplying duplicate services to 65,000 customers?

PREVAILING WISDOM would say moving emergency 911 calls from Courtenay to Vancouver and saving North Island taxpayers $1.7 over the next five years is a good move. A no-brainer, some would say. Small business owners however might see this change in a totally different way. They have found from bitter experience that outsourcing jobs to save a few bucks hurts, not helps the local economy. I know $3.7 million sounds like a lot of money, but at least a good deal of it would be spent locally. For some this $2 million being sent to Vancouver could make a big difference and mean still being in business at the end of the day.

WISHING BROOMLESS FIELDS and cloudless skies to Anne B., tireless Cumberland broom basher. Thank you for all your work along Union and Cumberland Roads.

3L STOTAN FALL DEVELOPERS could gain some public support if they donated Stotan Falls Parkland to the CVRD for future considerations. Suing Comox Valley Taxpayers and draining the $67 million in CVRD cash reserve funds to pay CVRD lawyers will not win any support for 3L developers. Mr. Atwall might want to consider that Kensington Estates has been negotiating with the CSRD/CVRD for 13 years and have not developed or sold one square foot of property.

WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND a bouquet of thank yous to Mike and Chad, super sales team at Courtenay Mazda for making our experience easy and fun, and importantly fair. - Tracy. P.S. Thanks Mike for the special coffee.

GOOD TO SEE the CVRD supporting a more cost effective 911 service - now if only they could whittle down the $67 million in

cash reserves by giving taxpayers a break on new taxes and new fees.

HERE’S AN INTERESTING couple of statistics. During the time the teachers were picketing, a full 99% of teachers showed up for picket duty, but according to a poll of school principals only 86.4% show up for work during an average school day. Does anyone else but me find it curious that when it comes to wanting something only 1% of the teachers don’t show up but yet when asked to do the job they’re paid to do 13.6% of them can’t be bothered. What does that tell you?

THE UPPER ISLAND 2001 Girls Soccer Team would like to send a “Premier League” shout out to all the generous customers at the Courtenay Superstore who made donations on June 27 to support us in our upcoming 2014/15 season. Special thanks to Brad for his organizing awesomeness, and to all the Superstore team who greeted our girls with a smile. UI Riptide U14 (2001) Girls proudly contributed a portion of the funds raised to the President’s Choice Children’s Charity. Thanks Comox Valley for your enthusiastic support for the sport we love! Watch for updates throughout the season on our team Facebook page at h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / r i p t i d e 2001girls A GIGANTIC BOUQUET to Mark at AnMarcos Furniture just doesn’t seem to be enough for the kind and professional manner extended to me recently. I made a big blunder when I ordered a loveseat. I chose it from a catalogue and when it arrived at my door, I found it to be the wrong size for my small frame. I also didn’t like the colour. These are things that were entirely my choice and my decision. But without even blinking twice, Mark had the seat back on the truck and I was left with an open and generous invitation to pick out another couch, either custom made or from the store. When I went in, I found the perfect item in stock and it was delivered to me that day. Wow! As a Van City transplant, I’m used to people treating others as an annoying nuisance should any little thing go wrong. This wasn’t a little thing, but I was made to feel as though it was no

problem at all. I can’t say thank you enough to Mark and all his employees, who really went out of their way to make sure that I was happy. And I am!

A BIG BOUQUET of thanks to all our friends and family who came to Suds’ 90th BIRTHDAY PARTY. Thanks for all the wonderful birthday cards and bottles of fine wine. You all made our celebration very memorable. Thanks also to the Tee Box for a job well done.

A SEASON OF FUN sporting events to all the kids that walked in the July 1st parade for KidSport Comox Valley. Almost 20 children showed up to help promote the float for this great organization. Thanks to Brian McLean for loaning a truck worthy of pulling the big float, Superstore for providing kids at the parade with suckers, and Raiders Football for their Freezies and kid power.

BOUQUETS to local newspapers for publishing salaries and expenses for local governments. Local government do a good job on services, but why do RD area directors charge twice as much as municipal counselors for optional expenses? RD directors are the highest paid politicians in the Comox Valley and their base salary is going up 30% next year. Why? - the CVRD is awash in cash with $67 million of your tax dollars in the bank!

INTERESTING that the CAO for the town of Comox is paid 30% less than the CAO of the Comox Valley Regional District. Who determines the CAO ‘s salary and the salaries of elected representatives? Who determined that the CVRD Area Directors need a 30% raise in 2015?

Parents and Grandparent are painfully aware that there is no money for teachers - why is it so different for local government?

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME in my life that I have sold a property and purchased a property without ever getting a thank card from a Realtor. I think the Realtor has forgotten that we will sell this place and need to buy another and we will choose someone else to conduct our business with.

Come on, you can write this off as an expense.

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TO THE CREW that refurbished the CF-104 Starfighter and returned it to its rightful place: Bravo Zulu. What a great job and a beautiful paint scheme.

You should be very pleased with yourselves. I had the privilege of working on these aircraft and even got a few flights in a “dual.” What an experience that was. A mach 2 ride at 44000 ft. But the take off and landing were the most spectacular. Anyway I digress. MEMORIES. GREAT JOB. WELL DONE!!

KARMIC HUGS to the individuals who post inspirational messages on poles around the valley. They never fail to raise my spirits. Thank you.

PRAISES to the Great Physician for a speedy healing! Bunches of roses and many thanks to the picketers at Arden Elementary School, the staff at Courtenay Baptist Church, the first responders and the doctors and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their prayers and cards and quick response last Tuesday in coming to my aid from a fall and getting me help. I am looking forward to seeing what the Lord will do and have already seen some incredible results. PTL!!!

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK Central Mountain Air who care enough for the people and show exemplary trust, service, and professionalism. For not only returning my wallet but doing so quickly and with compassionate understanding of my situation. They deserve very big, big bouquets.

BRAVO BOUQUETS to Marlene Oolo, all the cast, crew, and volunteers at the July 1 SWT celebration of Valley talent. The diverse multi-cultural, multi-generational show was great entertainment. Thank you!

IMMENSE GRATITUDE to the lady with blond curly hair who found our little boy after he wandered away from us at the end of the Canada Day parade. Thank you so much for realizing that he was alone amidst all the people filling the street and for bringing him back to us. The foot police in the area had just started a search when you brought him back. I was pretty overwhelmed with panic and I am just so grateful that everything

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BIG BOUQUET to Ed at Royal Lepage Realty. Not only did you help me sell my home and get me into one I am so happy in, you did it with great professionalism and along the way became a valued friend. I would certainly recommend this man to anyone looking for a realtor who cares.

A GRATEFUL THANKS to Dr Rogers, and Dr Harris, and the staff on 2nd floor of St Joseph’s hospital for their excellent care and great food for my 2-day stay.

A GREAT BIG BEEF to John Duncan and his Conservatives. No wonder Jason Kenny was taking so long to make changes to the temporary foreign workers program. The Royal Canadian Air Force was hiring foreign workers. Yes, the Air Force, which the Conservatives not so long ago renamed, Royal Canadian Air Force, has been hiring foreign pilots to fly in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Turns out the Conservatives discovered it was cheaper to hire pilots from other countries than to train our own citizens to fly for our Royal Canadian Air Force. The argument was, the foreign pilots had skills not available in Canada. O.K. how many young people in Canada would like a job in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot? If you do, check with your M.P. John Duncan and ask him why someone from another country got the job and not you.

A HUGE BOUQUET to the anonymous donor who dropped off $300 in Thrifty’s grocery cards to striking teachers and CUPE members at Huband Park elementary. Your generosity and kindness do not go unnoticed! Thanks from teachers and support staff at Huband Park!

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THE COMOX VALLEY TOY LIBRARY Society would like to give a huge bouquet to Royal LePage for lending us their tent to keep our fundraiser from being rained on (and to the two men who came to set it up and take it down)! Bouquets also to the lovely people who donated baked goodies and garage sale items! What a great community to live in!

KUDOS GOING OUT to Barry Kruger and Robert Kirinic from Comox Valley Dodge-Chrysler for going that extra mile for a first time customer. What began as a chance meeting in a parking lot led to me driving away in my “bucket list” car.

300 thank yous boys.

A BELATED BOUQUET but also road-rash covered beef to the middle-aged lady driver on Comox Avenue on Friday June 13. You saw me patiently waiting on my bike to cross the road by the church at Comox Ave. across from the Bamboo Inn. As usual it was a busy morning and I have to wait for the traffic to clear both ways before I can get

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across. I was not standing to walk across the crosswalk there but was astride my bike and following the rules of the road as any cyclist and car driver has to. A small bouquet to you for the gesture of stopping as you were heading east and motioning for me to cross. Unfortunately the steady traffic heading west on Comox Avenue was not stopping or slowing down so I motioned for you to just go ahead. I did so a second time as you held up traffic against the rules of the road and you gave me an exasperated look and literally burned a bit of rubber in your anger!

I was shocked and apologize for the one finger salute I gave in response to your anger, but I was the one following traffic laws while you were encouraging me to try to nose my bicycle across a lane of steadily moving traffic all the while delaying all other cars behind you!! I do appreciate the initial gesture but it is not worth my life nor the inevitable beef against me for being a cyclist who broke the law and forced himself dangerously into the westward flow of traffic. In the future simply remember cyclists need to follow the same laws so please don’t break them thinking you’re doing us a favour.

A BIG BEEF to the people who wrongly depict and display the Christian fish symbol on their vehicles. Darwinians, pagans, sushi bar owners....get your own symbol. The fish, also known as the ichthyus was a first century symbol that was designed to help early followers of Christ identify one another. As Christians were routinely hunted down, routed out and fed to the lions, believers devised a sign that would allow them to protect themselves. As travellers met each other, one of them would almost absent mindedly toe an arch in the dirt..... and wait. If the other was a believer, he would, from the opposite side, toe a connecting arch in the other direction, thereby creating the symbol of the fish. They could then embrace each other as brothers in faith, without fear of exposure. It was often the one thing that would help them to avoid persecution and often a bloody and violent martyrdom. Symbols are powerful and treasured. A crude drawing of a cat on a fence during the dirty thirties meant a kind woman lived there, and a man down on his luck could get a meal in exchange for some small task. A serpent on a stick indicates a physician and healing, Seeing one of our historical and beloved symbols, one that is deeply tied to the early church and Christian persecution, being represented in crass and irreverent ways is hurtful. By all means display your world view, your belief system, your creed.....but for heaven’s sake, get your own symbol.

IT’S HARD TO FIND the words to say thank you to our wonderful vet, Dr. Ashley Bernauer, and the kind, compassionate staff at Van Isle Vets for saving the life of our beloved dog, Hercules. He ate something poison-

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ous and ended up with liver failure and kidney disease. He was on IV at Van Isle for 5 days with Dr. Bernauer often going in at night to check on him because as she said “it is not just a job, I worry about them too”.

Through my many tears she was always calm, strong, knowledgeable and intuitive and she saved his life.

Thank you so much Dr. Bernauer and all the staff at Van Isle for your kindness and expertise.

A BOUQUET of wild Alberta roses to Saskia and Darrel. During their recent holiday, exploring the badlands of Alberta, “The Great Plains” performed at the Foremost Seniors Centre and thrilled the audience. My mother was especially delighted when Saskia presented her with a CD. Both are from the Netherlands with mom being a war bride. Mom is very much enjoying the music.

TO THE OWNER of the green Geo Metro car parked in the Comox Mall parking lot on June 24th. in the morning. Why would you leave your English Bulldog in your car with the windows down only 2 inches when it was already warm out. I know because when I got in my car it was very hot & stuffy. I am sure your only concern was that someone might steal your very expensive dog.

Next time, leave the dog at home or someone might call the authorities.

BOUQUETS to all involved in the completion of the Royston Trail. Trails, Parks and Greenways are great investments. However, these investments in Parks did not require yet another new tax. CVRD directors should have moved One Million Dollars from the Planning budget to the Parks budget.

No new taxes required and the CVRD planning budget would still be larger than Courtenay or Comox. Comox Valley taxpayers are over-invested in Planning and Reserve Funds.

BOUQUETS to the young men who run the Return It Recycling Centre in Comox. They are the most efficient and helpful business in town. If they aren’t too busy, they come right out to your vehicle and help carry the recycleables in, sort it, tally it on the computer and you are back out the door in no time. I used to dread this chore but now it is a quick stop on my errand list.

A BIG WET BOUQUET to the guys at Irrigation by Kerry Arnott. We have just had irrigation installed into a difficult garden which, ironically has no grass, but had to be hand dug with lots of plants and established hardscaping. Kerry, Dallon and Jeff did a wonderful job, even digging up plants and replacing them again once the irrigation was in. Thank you for the wonderful work you did.

I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE a tip of the bike helmet to the folks who operate the Comox Valley Street sweepers. I would like to say thank you very much for your efforts at keeping the roadsides and bike lanes clean for all us cyclists. Your work makes cycling much more enjoyable when the bike lanes are cleaned of road debris.

I SUBMITTED A BEEF earlier on the health issues surrounding bark mulch, causing lung and sinus infections, and the how cats use the mulch for kitty litter which also attracts rats. I would also like to update my comment with the following link http://ucanr.edu/ News/?uid=1416&ds=191 which mentions bark mulch is also a fire hazard and should not be used around the home.

A HUGE BEEF to all drivers who like to do 60 In an 80 zone. Look, people like to get places and not have to be stuck behind someone who is scared to do 80 km/hr. Every single day I get stuck behind these people and we can’t pass because there’s steady traffic coming the other way. Please do everyone a favour and do the speed limit or pull over. I know you’re thinking wow, this person’s impatient but I’m so tired of my 45-minute commute turning into an hour or longer. Think of other people and please pull over or do the speed limit!

MIGHT FRIENDLY SMILES and waves be sufficient to demonstrate our support for the teachers? We live near a busy road and school. The

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Set to begin fall of 2014, the modest expansion will help provide the appropriate space for five treatment areas, a patient center area and the room for the additional equipment necessary to care for patients comfortably and efficiently.

The expansion involves securing an additional 150 square feet from rehabilitation services and will help with the overcrowding that has transpired when two additional treatment chairs were added in 2012.

Dashkewytch said the renovation will help provide the space needed to help ensure cancer patients can be treated in an environment that is free from crowding and has a comforting environment. She added that improving the environment in which care is administered can make living with the disease less daunting.

The budget for the cancer care renovation and equipment is $145,000.

If you would like to join the team or make a donation to support the head-shaving challenge at St. Joseph’s, please drop by the Hospital Foundation office in the lobby of the Hospital or contact us at 890-3046 or by e-mail foundation@sjghcomox.ca.

Dashkewytch said that when you make a pledge your name will be entered for a chance to win airline tickets for two anywhere WestJet flys.

Curtis Gonzales, Glen Clark, Kevin Scheuerman, Trini Hill and Chris Kelsey will all get their heads shaved during St. Joseph’s annual fundraising event on July 17. Proceeds will go towards supporting St. Joseph’s Hospital’s cancer care unit.

St. Joseph’s staff kick-off headshaving event to support expansion of the cancer care unit lab, and Chris Kelsey, president of St. Joseph’s Hospital Board have volunteered for the 8th annual St. Joseph’s Headshaving fundraiser that will be taking place on July 17 at 1 p.m.

The popular event, since it started in 2007, to date has raised $91,000.

Last year, the event raised $12,000 and according to Lynn Dashkewytch of St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation, they’re hoping to surpass that amount this year.

By Michael Briones Echo Staff Five employees from St. Joseph’s Hospital are enjoying their nice flowing locks while they still have them.

That’s because about two weeks from now, they’re all going to be snipped and shaved.

Glen Clark and Curtis Gonzales from housekeeping, Kevin Scheuerman and Trini Hill from the

Dashkewytch said the money raised will go towards improving cancer care at the hospital.

Over the years, there have been remarkable advances in the protocol for chemotherapy and cancer care.

Working in tandem with the BC Cancer Agency and the oncology team in Victoria, the cancer care team at St. Joseph’s has been able to provide exceptional care and keep pace with these advancements.

The reality St. Joseph’s faces now

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Second, acute care services will move to the new Island Health Comox Valley Hospital by 2018.

But in light of this, St. Joseph’s remains committed to the delivery of safe quality care as it has been for the past 100 years.

St. Joseph’s will be expanding the Cancer Care Unit efficiently and affordably using the space from

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This has been made possible by the continued sponsorship of Canadian Western Bank. “We are thrilled to be able to offer these free swims to the community again this year and we value the continued support from Canadian Western Bank,� said Jennifer Zbinden, manager of recreation services. “This is a great opportunity to have fun with the whole family in a healthy and active way.�

The free swims will begin on Saturday, July 5, and run through to Saturday, August 9, from 1 to 4: 30 p.m.

There will be no free swim on the long weekend, Saturday, August 2.

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The Courtenay and District Museum is set to go with a multitude of summer activities and events.

Every day throughout the summer we will be offering Fossil Tours at 9 am and 1 pm.

Starting July 8th, the museum is offering Children’s Summer Discovery Day Camps. The theme this year is “Mystery in the Rocks”-discovering the wonders of palaeontology and fossils.

The Nature Lab and Studio is another program available throughout the summer for young people who want to explore science and art.

Every Monday afternoon starting July 7th the museum is hosting a Dinosaur Story Time.

Fibre Fridays will host young people who want to learn to knit and dye and take something they’ve made home with them.

This summer is loaded with things to do at the museum. For more information on these activities and more visit the museum’s website at www. courtenaymuseum.ca

Big garage, book sale July 19 at Union Bay A giant garage and book sale to benefit the annual Tour de Rock will be held Saturday July 19, 9 am to 2 pm in the Union Bay Commuity Hall.

For more information call Donna McKay at 250-335-2147.

Avian Rescue Society at Red Church market MARS - Mountaine Aviation Rescue Society- is the special guest at this Sunday’s July 6, Little Red Church Community Market.

The LRCCM is a local, family-friendly market, offering a variety of crafters, jewelry, beauty & skincare, health & wellness, textiles, household items, coffee & tea and more!

Check out our FB Page or website to find out how to Enter the $25 Gift Card Draw!

Sunday July 6, 2014 at 2182 Comox Ave., from 10-3 Vendors Wanted! www.lrccm.com or admin@littleredchurchcommunitymarket.com

Call to poets for noon hour poetry program The Comox Valleys Writer’s Society and Courtenay Library invites local poets and the public to a free noon hour session of poetry readings to take place in the Courtenay Library Events Room, Thursday, July 31 and Thursday, August 28 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Local Poets who wish to read can sign up at 250-334-3369 and FMI at 250-339-5391. There is no charge to participate.

The Comox Valley Writers Society and Courtenay Library have teamed up to provide a free public forum for poets and aspiring poets from the Comox Valley. Admission to everyone is free so come, read, listen, and relax over the noon hour with our talented local poets. Poetry reading is undergoing a revival across Canada and the Comox Valley Writer’s Society and the Courtenay Library reading sessions are being held to strengthen this poetry revival.

The crew of a damaged Squamish canoe is welcomed to K’ómoks territory by (from the left) Andy Everson, Chief Rob Everson and Wa Wasden Jr.

Tribal Journey canoes welcomed by K’ómoks Chief and Band and the importance of environmental stewardship. It is hoped they will gain a respect for the ocean and its power - and the value of working together in teams. What they learn from the mental and physical challenges should, they hope, be useful in many other ways in their everyday lives.

By Philip Round Echo Staff The crews of 13 ocean-going aboriginal canoes were welcomed to the territory of the K’ómoks First Nation on Monday evening.

They had paddled in to the estuary to the KFN reserve on Comox Road, where each was formally greeted at the waterline by Elected Chief Rob Everson, accompanied by Andy Everson and Wa Wasden Jr., all in ceremonial attire.

Each crew asked permission to step ashore on to K’ómoks territory, and after the Chief had welcomed them they secured their vessels and were entertained, fed and offered overnight accommodation before the next stage of their ‘Tribal Journey.’

One canoe had been damaged in an accident during its journey north from Squamish, but Chief Everson helped them lift and carry the canoe over to the reserve so it could be repaired overnight.

On Tuesday morning all departed for the next leg of the journey, being joined by the K’ómoks Band’s own ceremonial canoe. All are now on their way to Bella Bella for the Qatuwas Festival, starting on July 13, which will include the inauguration of a new Big House there.

The conclusion of the spiritual journey will see almost 100 canoes converging on Bella Bella from all parts of the Pacific North West, from Washington to Alaska.

The KFN says with growing awareness of the loss of aboriginal languages and culture, there is a strong belief that the revival of the ocean-going canoe will be an important vessel for healing, empowerment, self-determination, youth and community development.

Those talking part in the Tribal Journey to Bella Bella are learning about traditional ecological issues

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Chief Rob Everson (centre) accompanied by Wa Wasden Jr (left) and Andy Everson (right) greeted each of the canoes with a traditional short ceremony as they arrived.

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Sports and Recreation

NAUTICAL DAYS ROAD RACE ACHIEVES 45TH YEAR The Comox Nautical Days 4 Mile Road Race will once again be held in conjunction with this year’s BC Weekend celebrations at Comox Nautical Days.

The race has taken place continuously for the last 45 years and, as such, is the longest continuously held road race in BC. The event is family orientated, with the majority of participants taking part to enjoy the fun aspect of the event. However, for those wishing to take the event seriously it is a fast course over an unusual distance (4 miles =

approximately 6.5 kilometers). The race starts at 9.00 am on Monday August 4th 2014 at the Comox Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox.

Registration is also at the start between 8.00 am & 8.45 am, with the inexpensive entry fee of $10 remaining the same for many a year.

There are age category awards, as well as a prize for the first male & female runner.

There will be a plentiful supply of yummy post-race refreshments and some exciting draw prizes, all included within the entry fee.

The race route is along Beaufort Avenue, Comox Avenue, Balmoral Avenue, Torrence Road, Noel Avenue, Linshart Road, Anderton Road & finishes on Comox Avenue.

Please note for safety reasons strollers & pets are not permitted.

The event provides an opportunity to begin the day’s celebrations, taking in the parade & other entertainments immediately after. An ideal reason for family members to come out to support their loved ones!

The race is organized by Comox Valley Road

Runners, who are proud to hold the record of longest continuously held road race. Proceeds raised from the event are used to support many local charities, with numerous donations being made annually. The club will supply over 50 volunteers to ensure the race is both safe & successful.

Join us in a fun race as part of a great holiday event and support your local community in the process. For more information or if you have any questions, contact the race director Graham Garner at graham53@telus.net.

Great support for weekend of fishing

By Bryan Allen

Brooke Lamoureux returns from the Cayman Islands after 20 plus hours of travel with a tan, smile and a 2nd place trophy. Brooke completed the 5k open water swim in just over 1hour and 4 minutes, only a few seconds behind 1st place. Congratulations on the fantastic swim!

This past Father’s Day Fishing Weekend at the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association saw a lot of happy anglers heading home with a catch of delicious rainbow trout. The fish had been stocked in the Association trout pond by the Fresh Water Fisheries Society hatchery from Duncan.

While the FWFS does not charge for trout where community groups host a Family Fishing Weekend, Courtenay and District Fish and Game is very fortunate to receive great support from a number of suppliers in the Valley that helps to keep the costs of our event to a minimum.

But, not all community organizations that host similar events are as fortunate as we are in the Comox Valley.

With this in mind, CDFGA President Dale Frame presented a cheque for $2000 to Mr. Craig Schelter, Production Manager of the BC Fresh Water Fishing Society. The Society will be using the money to expand trout stocking and other fishing programs elsewhere on Vancouver Island.

Thrifty Foods’ staff was on site again generously cooking and handing out a free snack and beverage to the hungry anglers during the weekend. We are privileged to have great support from community suppliers and the CDFGPA would like to recognize: Thrifty Foods- Courtenay BC Wildlife Federation Pentlatch Seafoods Ltd. Kean Auto

Cheque presentation includes Left to right - Bryan Allen (CDFGPA Fishing Chair), Owen Bird, (Coordinator, Family Fishing Society of BC), Janet MacKenzie (CDFGPA Co-Chair), Craig Schelte (Production Manager of the BC Freshwater Fishing Society) and Dale Frame (CDFGPA President).

And of course a great big “THANK YOU” to our Association members that made this great event possible. They are the best!

Gone Fishin Tyee Marine BC Family Fishing Society

UNION SUPPORTS DRAGON BOATERS Prevailing Wins Dragon Boat Society received a $1,000 donation from CLAC as part of the union’s Building Communities Together program.

The society was nominated

by Bill Wiggins who is from Courtenay. Bill is employed by Basilian Industrial Services Ltd. in Fort McMurray, Alberta, and is a member of Construction Workers Union, Local 63, affiliated with CLAC. “The Dragon Riders, a mixed youth team of 13 to 18-year olds, were formed through the initiative of the Prevailing Wins dragon boat team,” says Bill.

“The riders have been practicing weekly since May 2012 under the guidance of a certified tiller, two coaches, and a rotation of four to six Prevailing Wins team members. They also

donate their time working to raise funds since many youths or their families could otherwise not afford the cost of participation. It has been rewarding to see how the young people of Dragon Riders have developed strong leadership abilities and a positive team spirit.”

CLAC is an independent Canadian labour union representing over 60,000 workers in a wide range of sectors_construction, healthcare, retail, service, transportation, manufacturing, and others. Based on principles that promote the values of respect, dignity, fairness, and integrity, CLAC’s approach to labour relations stresses membership advocacy, cooperation, and the long term interests of the workplace community.

BRIDGE NEWS D’ESTERRE DUPLICATE BRIDGE Results for Tuesday, June 24: N/S - 1. Lynne and John Godfrey; 2/3. Dianne McKinnon and Sheila Lockhart; 2/3. Carole and Jack Bradshaw; 2/3. Jim and Joan Boase; 4.

Betty Fountain and Barb Morris.

Results for Saturday, June 28 (12 pairs): 1. Penny and Doug Poole; 2. Joan Erickson and Sheila Lockhart; 3. Tom Dugdale and Jeanette Baron; 4. Lynne and John Godfrey; 5. Maggie Wynde and Clark Graham.

FRIDAY NIGHT DUPLICATE BRIDGE Results for Friday June, June 27 (7 tables): 1. Jim & Joan Boase 2. Wendy Peddie and Grace Whetter 3. Art Morgan and George Law 4. Gary & Fran Priestman

Pictured: Marc Ryan - Labour relations manager, Basilian Industrial Services Ltd., Ryan Higgins - CLAC steward, Basilian Industrial Services Ltd., Bill Wiggins - CLAC member, recipient, Basilian Industrial Services Ltd., Izzy Huygen - CLAC Alberta representative

Courtenay lawn bowlers celebrate with fund-raising Carnival Courtenay Lawn Bowling Club had a FANTASTIC Sunday, June 19, Carnival Day. Carnival is a fund-raiser for the Club to assist with the renovations to the Clubhouse in partnership with the City of Courtenay.

Incredibly, bowlers from Parksville, Qualicum and Powell River arrived,( some in creative costume), to contribute their good spirits and sense of fun as well as their money to this cause.

The team of Stu and Jan MacNaughton (Parksville) with Courtenay bowlers Carolle Allan

and Michael Lynch were the overall winners with the most points scored in a variety of games. There were Spiders, and corner to corner bowling, A little Dutch girl with glorious yellow braids, Johanna Marina, gave a bunshaking performance to sell special towels and how LOcanugo arrived with the tide carrying his treasure chest for presentation to the winners.

Thanks are due to the Courtenay

businesses who sponsored this event: Tracy Fogtman, Remax; Van Isle Kitchens; Finneron Hyndai; Sears Carpet Cleaning; Courtenay Glass; Coastal Community Credit Union; Rattan Plus; Janet Butler, Braidwood Massage; Home Depot.Thank you very much!

Also thanks to the hardworking Committee who organized this event, Jackie West, Dean Penny, Cath Wiseman, Frank Lo, Ron Boney,

Marsha Mann who kept the kitchen on track and all the other members who participated, donated, and cheered on all the efforts.

Courtenay had three teams participating in the Tenderfoot event in Parksville on Saturday, the 28th.

Ernie and Carolyn Kassian with Mark won both of their games as did Michael Lynch, Gary Carson and Beth.

Martine Castellani with Anne and

Dennis missed being the top three, but congratulations to all of these relatively new bowlers (the rules require that there be one bowler from this year and the other two cannot have bowled for more that three years) who braved the wind and the rain for such a satisfactory result.

Nanaimo teams were the overall winners.

- Submitted by Pat Cutt

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Community Futures Strathcona is a registered not for profit corporation governed by all regulations and by-laws pertaining to corporations in British Columbia and Canada. The organization is managed by a General Manager under the direction of a corporate Board of Directors that volunteer their time to promote the activities of the organization within the community and to set organizational policy.

The Board consists of representatives from industry sectors, large and small businesses, and regional agencies. If you are a current or retired business owner, professional or entrepreneur and are interested in a position on the Board, please visit www.cfstrathcona.ca and click on “About Us”.

Community Futures Strathcona, operates in the Vancouver Island region from Fanny Bay to Sayward and everything in between including Gold River and Tahsis. The major service centres are Campbell River and the Comox Valley. Since inception, Community Futures Strathcona has provided over 900 loans to businesses within our region that has either created or maintained over 3,000 jobs.

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Soccertron Soccer Tots The Soccertron Soccer Tots program runs for 5 consecutive days, with each day’s session being 1 hour long.

(3 -4 years) 9:15 - 10:15 am Camp 1 - July 14 - 18 Camp 2 - Aug 18 - 22

(4 -5 years) 10:30 - 11:30 am Camp 1 - July 14 - 18 11:45 - 12:45 pm Camp 2 - July 14 - 18 10:30 - 11:30 am Camp 3 - Aug 18 - 22

Soccertron Catch all the soccer excitement this summer in either a half day or full day weekly camp. Soccertron is the established leader in providing a superbly organized soccer experience.

Half Day (6 – 13 years) 9:00 - 12:00 pm Camp 1 - July 14 - 18 Camp 2 - Aug 18 - 22

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Sports and Recreation GOLF NEWS CANADA DAY AT CROWN ISLE On a sunny Canada Day, the Crown Isle ladies’ club showed their patriotic spirit in their colourful red and white attire. We are all proud Candians!

The teams played RED AND WHITE (red tees on even holes and white tees on the odd holes) using 2 best balls on the team of 4. Many of us found some of the WHITE tees very intimidating!

AND THE WINNERS ARE: First low net with an astonishing 119 Marsha Mackinnon (heard that name before!), Margaret Forgeron.

Iris Petersen and Kathy McGillis.

Second low net of 122 - Jean Wharton, Linda Foreman, Daneen Karch and Anne Sands.

KP’s - Leslie McFarlane #12 and Shirley Ketter #4 Par 5s - Brenda Barrigan and Janet Phillips Birdies - Jan, Janet, Leslie, Val, Marsha and Diane Kudos to Anne and Stu Sands for hosting the Canada Day picnic after golf at their gorgeous home on the 8th green. Crown Isle ladies really have lots of fun in all the events they play. Have you thought about joining the ladies’ club? You wouldn’t be disappointed!

The Crown Isle Ladies sold out NINE AND WINE last week was a great time of golf, quesadillas, salad, dessert, glass of wine and lots of prizes. Many thanks to our sponsors who helped to make this event so successful - ASSANTE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT-RON SCHMIDT, EAGLE FM RADIO, CASCADIA LIQUOR STORE-JEFF LUCAS, PHARMASAVE (near Quality Foods) HOLLY FRANCIS, KERNAGHAN ADJUSTERS, and CROWN ISLE RESORT-ROD PRIETO. Our next one is on July 30th with a 5:30 shotgun. Register as a team or individual at the Crown isle Pro Shop 250-703-5031. Put your name on the waiting list if it is full because there are always cancellations.

Don’t forget the Crown Isle Ladies’ Field Day “Honor Your Captain” on July 8th. Enjoy a day of golf, lunch, prizes, raffles, and surprise gift for all!

- Submitted by Donna Cunliffe

Rasmussen. Birdies, Brent Aitken, Lawry Willis, Shawn Vincent, Ken Simmons, Art Karpus, Keith (Horton) Welch, G, Starke (2), Karl Fawthorpe.

68 players participated with the following results: 0-16 Low Gross Lawry Wills 69, Nick Usher 69 17+ Fred Tomlinson 78, Ian Leakey 81 Low Nets Burt Meek 60, Terry Christie 62, Billy Schneider 63, Ron Pratt 63, Scott McLeod 65, Jack Burgess 65 KP Prizes: 10 2nd shot 0-16 Brent Aitken Bowlzy Brkfst Comox Pacific Express 11 3rd shot 17+ Ian Leakey Boston Pizza 12 Long Drive 17+ Rod Nichols Westview Ford Sales 13 2nd shot All Lawry Willis Men’s Club 5 All Burt Meek Men’s Club 14 All Art Karpus Men’s Club 15 2nd shot 17+ Jack Burgess Bowlzy Brkfst Comox Pacific Express 16 Long Drive 0-16 Dane Petersen Westview Ford Sales 17 2nd shot All Ken Loga Men’s Brian McLean GM 9 All Terry Christie Men’s Club 8 All Shawn Vincent Men’s Club What a build up to the North Island Open.

Great golf and great scores, thanks John and fellow workers.

2 Passes to Cowichan GC won by Brian Haslett No men’s morning next week, see

you all on July 13th.

- Submitted by Vic Crisp

CANADA DAY RED & WHITE SCRAMBLE The Tuesday Sunnydale Ladies Club donned their finest Red and White golf attire in honour of Canada’s Birthday for a Red and White Team Scramble.

We used the white tees on odd numbered holes and red tees on the even numbered holes. Every team member was required to use 4 drives each. The scramble format was great because it was faster in the hot weather.

Winners of the 1st Low Gross were Linda Lee Root, Frances Shaw, Becky Kenner and Patricia Lowe with 75.

2nd place went to Sharon Littler, Pat Peden, Monique Fawcett and Barry Anne Bury with 77. Three teams tied for third with 78 but Joan Rallison, Andrea McInnes, Magge Miller and Marlene Gerrie won on countback.

KP on #10 was won by Vicki Bombini and KP on #15 was Carolyn Walker.

Next Tuesday, July 15th, is our Annual Charity Day with donations going to YANA and we are encouraging all members to bring a friend for this fun event.

RED AND WHITE AT GLACIER GREENS

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Greens to play the par 4’s from the white tees and the par 5’s and par 3’s from the red tees to commemorate Canada Day, in perfect weather conditions.

The low gross winner with 87 was Tobi Norris, 2nd low gross with 93 was Marie Israel.

The low net winner with 69 was Bernice Henderson followed closely

by Glenda Kinney with 70.

31 was the lowest number for putts

by Rosslyn O’Rourke.

KP on #4 Brenda Livingstone, KP on #12 Ellie Nicholas.

Ann Johnston and Lynne Pringle each had a chip-in.

Creeping up quickly on our agenda is our Club Championships July 19th and 20th.

A good point to keep in mind: you don’t hit anything on the backswing, so why rush it?

- Submitted by Lori Cameron

BLUE TEES NOT POPULAR AT G.G. Saturday June 28th at Glacier Greens we played the blue tees so the numbers were down, only 83 players.

The committee are looking into some changes for the next time we are slated to blue tees.

The weather was good with wind but no rain and mild temp. The course in good shape thanks to our greens crew.

Dressed so smartly in red and white attire the ladies headed off to their designated holes at Glacier

Also due to the blue tees there were no snips in the 21+ flight because most can not reach the greens in regulation. Here are the results: HCP 0-11 1st Low Gross Barry Norris 74, 2nd Bill Kelly 75, 3rd Jeff Edwards 77 c/b, 1st Low Net Karl Cameron 69, 2nd Bill Village 71, 3rd Clint Perry 72, Snips Hole #1 Wayne Ogilvie #5 Richard Martin #7 Terran Berger #12(POG) & #13 Jeff Edwards #16 Steve Blacklock HCP 12-20 1st Low Gross Adrian Haut 81, 2nd Mike Worley 85, 3rd Bob Edwards 86, 1st Low Net Joe Dunham 70, 2nd Glenn Horsepool 71, 3rd Tim O’Rourke 88 c/b, Snips Hole #3 Lyle Torrie #4 & #15 Adrian Haut #6 & #12(POG) Roger Guinan #13 Glen Parsons #17 Wayne Wood HCP 21+ 1st Low Gross Don Cruickshank 91, 2nd Peter Leskovich 92, 3rd Al Murray 93, 1st Low Net Tim Hautzinger 69, 2nd Henry Bonde 70, 3rd Murray Polson 73.

Next week tee times and 08:30 shotgun and white tees I am sure we will have more out with white tees. Larry Blais did the draw for the pot of gold, nice to see you out Larry. Till next week see ya.

- Submitted by Ron Carter

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ODD HOLES FOR COMOX LADIES Comox Ladies Golf Tuesday June 24th and Thursday 26th: 30 ladies played golf Tuesday the 24th. The game of the day was count the odd holes minus 1/2 of your handicap.

Based on net scores the winners Brenda Good and Marg Kelly were tied at 32.5. Tied for second with 34.5 was Pat Schimdt and Laurie Appleyard. Sue Leakey, June Fraser and Pat Ailles were tied at 35. Tied at 35.5 were Doris Ellis, Jean Kirby and Phyllis Taylor. Linda Callender and Pat Everett were tied at 36.5. Peg Runquist - 37.5 and Pearl Madden 38.

Each week we have amazing hole sponsors for Tuesday and Thursday leagues. They are Tee Box Restaurant, Panago Pizza, Playtime gaming, Looneyrama, Gibby in the Golf Shop, Chinook Forest Products, Kathy Branch Hairstyling, Arizona Gifts, and Thrifty Foods and the Bulk Barn.

Tuesday’s winners were: Bernice Sutherland (closest to the bucket), Sue Leakey (Closest to the flag stick on #4 and 13 in 3 shots), Doris Ellis (closest to the flagstick #5 and 14in 1 shot), Marg Kelly in the hole (closest to the flagstick in 4 shots on #7 and 16), Mary Suchla (longest putt) and Marg Walker (closest to the flagstick #9 and 18 in 2nd shot). Linda Diamond, Laurie Appleyard, Pat Everett and Bernice Sutherland’s teams won jelly bellies for chip ins.

25 ladies played on Thursday evening. Marilyn Olsen won the prize donated by Thrifty’s for having the most fun. Our guest Lorna Fowler won the draw for a free Thursday Night green fee.

1st low gross was won by Jan Dafoe - 40 and low putts - 12. 1st low net went to Patti Harris - 32, 2nd low gross - Janice Nicklin - 43 and 2nd low net with a 33 was Nancy Riva.

Sponsored prizes were won by Louise Luster - longest drive for 0-23 (Chinook Forest Products), Linda Callender won longest drive 24 and over (Tee Box), closest to hole on #5 (0-23) - Louise Luster (Arizona Gifts), #9 in 2 shots - Joan Baudais (Kathy Branch Hairstyling), and the closest in 3 for everyone on #4 was Jo Falco (Gibby’s Pro Shop). Long putts were won by Marg Walker and Judy McMartin. Sand draw was won

by Phyllis Taylor.

Members and guests may join us at the Comox Golf Club at 8 am for an 8:30 shotgun on Tuesdays. Please sign up before Monday at noon or call the Golf Shop 250-339-4444.

Remember to sign up for our Thursday night ladies league. This event is open to non members as well. Arrive at 5:30 pm for a 6 pm shotgun and bring your friends. Lots of fun prizes and our guests have a chance to win a 9 hole round of golf.

- Submitted by Nancy Riva

AN ‘ACE’ DAY IN SUNNY COMOX Congratulations to Burt Meek (hole 5) and Club Captain Terry Christie (hole 9) for their hole in ONE shots at Comox.

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What’s On

Momma let ‘em play 2013

Momma let ‘em play at Simms Park this weekend

This 1000-person Big Top circus tent will be imported from England.

Circus tent fund-raiser event tonight at The Bridge Lounge in Courtenay To celebrate the launch of Intent Creative Network for Project Intent, Howells and friends are hosting a party at the Bridge Lounge this Friday, July 4, 9 pm. Live band, Vessel, plus DJ Skian, and the Naked DJ’s will be laying down some fresh funky beats to the creative visuals of Wax Candy.

Bringing a circus tent to the Comox Valley is a big and expensive undertaking, the first of its kind in BC. To help offset some of the costs and invite people to be a part of it, Howells has created a crowd-sourcing platform, Intent Creative Network.

For a $25 membership fee, Intent members will have early bird prices on a number of Intent Rental’s affiliated events, as well as use of the website to launch their own crowd-funding projects without the user fees of larger sites such as IndieGoGo or Kickstarter.

If you don’t want to be a member, you can contribute whatever suits your budget, from $5-5000, with many perks to choose from, including a free set-up of the tent for an event of your choice.

After a little more than a week of being released, Project Intent is approaching its 10 per cent mark.

Once the tent arrives in the Comox Valley it will be available to rent throughout BC from Intent Rentals for music/art performances, community fundraising events, theater, circus arts - whatever your imagination can create.

Be a part of the Intent Creative Network and say you joined the circus - for real!

Friday’s event is $10 at the door or become a member of Intent Creative Network and get in for free.

To join or contribute www.projectintent.com or find Project Intent on Facebook.

Imagine grooving to some tunes with friends on a summer’s eve under the canopy of a real ‘BigTop’ circus tent!

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Catch local musicians playing free concerts in Courtenay’s Simms Millenium Park all summer long.

This Sunday July 6 at 7:00 pm, talented musicians 19 years and under will play as part of the free concert series hosted by the City of Courtenay.

The featured youth band for this concert will be chosen from the Canada Day Battle of the Bands competition. Bands take part in a live showcase and are judged on musicianship, originality and stage presence.

Come see a winning band and enjoy a great rock music perfor-

mance!

Other featured Simms Park performances include Nanaimo Concert Band on July 20, Fiddlejam on July 27, Duo of Duos on August 10, The Blues Legends on August 17, XLR8 on August 24 and Ralph Barrat and the Sharp 7 on August 31.

For concert information please call the Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre at 250-338-5371 or get updates at www.courtenay.ca/simmsconcerts. aspx The Simms Summer Concert Series is sponsored by the Comox Valley Echo. The Goat 98.9 FM, and the City of Courtenay.

and promoter, Ben Howells, is making his dream come true with the purchase of a 1000 person Big Top circus tent imported from England.

South Region Liquid Waste Management Plan Moving Ahead Together

Open House Join the project team and engineering consultants at an open house to learn more and provide feedback on the south region liquid waste management plan.

Thursday, July 17, 2014 | 5-8 pm Fallen Alders Hall, 3595 Royston Road Open House Style Drop in and speak to project staff and consultants about the planning process now underway to determine the best options for wastewater management and water resource recovery in the south region. This is the first in a series of public consultation events scheduled to occur throughout the planning process.

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Mix and mingle with authors at Denman writing festival If you like reading, or writing, mark off July 17-20 for a literary treat.

Eleven BC and Canadian authors will descend on the idyllic isle of Denman for its annual Readers and Writers Festival.

Whether listening to an author read from the latest book, or participating in a 3 hour workshop with a renowned writer, or enjoying the give and take among authors in the Main Stage panels, the Denman Festival offers opportunities for all sorts of literary delights.

Another advantage of this ‘friendly Festival” is that the authors wander around the venue, eat with audience members, and interact with participants in a way not possible at the big urban book festivals.

Who would you meet this year, and the 14th annual edition of the Festival?

From Ottawa, the noted environmentalist and activist Maude Barlow, author of a trilogy of books about what she sees as the crisis in water around the globe.

From Calgary, the renowned journalist and writer Chris Turner, often interviewed on the CBC about his critique of the federal government’s treatment of scientists.

Another non-fiction writer is Douglas Gibson from Toronto, who spent his career editing and publishing well-known Canadian authors like Alice Munro and Alistair McLeod.

Rounding out the non-fiction groups is Derek Lundy from Victoria who has chronicled the troubles in Ireland, sailing adventures and most recently took a motorcycle trip along the US, Canadian and Mexican borders and then wrote about the experience.

Our fiction authors include BC’s Angie Abdou whose books have won awards, and has most recently written a BC mountain culture novel loosely inspired by Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.

Caroline Adderson hails from Vancouver and has written three novels, as well as children’s books, and essays.

Pauline Holdstock from Victoria has several novels, including her most recent one which chronicles the 18th century interaction between First Nations and new while settlers.

Richard Wagamese is a First Nation writer and storyteller with several books and television documentaries to his credit.

The Denman Festival has always featured poets and performance artists and 2014 is no exception.

Zaccheus Jackson and Rita Wong, both from Vancouver, will bring their unique talents to the mix.

Zaccheus is a slam poet with a dynamic style of performance that is sure to intrigue audiences. He’s performed his gritty tales of urban life on international Slam Poetry stages, and will lead a workshop as well as take part in a solo session and on a panel with other authors.

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ARTIST MARTHA PONTING FEATURED AT ZOCALO CAFÉ AND GALLERY Zocalo Café and Gallery is pleased to welcome back popular Courtenay visual artist Martha Ponting who has mounted an exhibition of sixteen original acrylic and mixed media paintings especially for this occasion.

The exhibition captures Martha’s eclecticism and experimentation. Her landscapes range from her well-received forest and mountain scenes, to the abstract “White Tree and Moon”, to her newest work - a stunning aerial view of a BC coastal passage.

Also included are some new takes

on her earlier fascination with cedar boughs, and several works done in the “intuitive” style that has struck a highly resonant chord with viewers, especially women. That style involves no predetermined design for a piece.

Rather, the artist allows her “inner voice” to take over the canvas. It has led to some of the most profound moments of Martha’s art career.

Zocalo has a special place in Martha’s heart as a venue where she has enjoyed particular sales success and gratifying feedback. “There’s

something about the people who go there”, she says. “They allow themselves to be open to the art ‘speaking’ to them.”

Licenced to serve alcohol and located at 208 5th Street at Cliffe Avenue in downtown Courtenay, Zocalo Café and Gallery is open throughout the day, including for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday dinners which often feature live music. Martha Ponting’s works are available for viewing and sale until late July.

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‘LEADERS IN TRAINING’ AT LINC YOUTH CENTRE Maeva Collins

The Potters Place featuring work of Maeva Collins in July Maeva Collins is the feature artist at the Potters Place for the month of July.

She is known for her beautiful thrown and altered vessels. She uses earthly elements in her firing and in her finished work. Her work is both pit fired and wood fired resulting in unique vessels - nature never leaves the same mark twice.

Maeva’s work and firing method has been included in a newly published book “Pit Firing Ceramics, Modern Methods and Ancient Techniques” by author Dawn Whitehand of Australia. Her work will be exhibited in July at an international exhibition and book launch at the Ballarat Art Gallery in Australia.

The pit fired vessels have no glaze. The pieces are burnished and fired in a pit surrounded by various organic material. They vary in size, most are lidded and the larger ones have driftwood added.

The wood fired pieces are fired for 30 to 35 hours requiring the kiln to be stoked every five to tens minutes and reaches a temperature of 2380 degrees F. Each piece is marked by the ash and flame with results unattainable by any other firing method resulting in an array of colours; blue, burgundy, brown, yellow, orange with green and golden natural ash glaze.

The Potter’s Place is at 180B Fifth St. on the corner of Fifth and Cliffe in the Courtyard, in the cultural heart of downtown Courtenay.

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Looking to build your resume this summer having fun and gaining leadership skills?

Courtenay Recreation and The LINC Youth Centre are excited to offer Leaders in Training (LIT). LIT is geared to youth ages 13-17 years looking to develop their leadership style and skills through a variety of workshops including, team building, games, activities, behaviour management, and activity planning.

Through these workshops, participants will build a bag of tricks that will help them succeed in their respective volunteer placements.

Additionally during LIT, youth will have opportunities to put their skills

into practice through helping plan, create and facilitate Courtenay Recreation’s Annual Nickel Carnival, taking place July 18.

Facilitator, Alexis Forbes, further explains, “Leader’s in Training is a great opportunity for youth to hone their skills working in groups and with children and youth at a variety of ages; they will leave with skills that are essential in most fields of employment - group dynamics, planning, leadership style, communication and more!

LIT-type programs are also recognized by potential employers - so it is a great resume builder.”

LIT participants will also get their

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MIGHTY SPECK RECORDS LAUNCHES BC TOUR TONIGHT AT THE MEX Don’t miss Mighty Speck Records’ BC Tour Launch show in the Comox Valley July 4 at The Mex Pub. Five Mighty Speck artists will take the stage in this showcase, with a 25-minute set each: Skellig - fiddle-driven rock from Ladysmith Chris Andres - raw & rusty folk rock from Victoria Mister Waugh - hip hop from Vancouver PeaK - female-driven pop rock from Victoria James Kasper & The True Vyne roots rock noir from Victoria Tickets $10 at the door. Doors at 9 pm.

Mighty Speck Records has a unique mandate to focus on contribution to community (each label artist brings awareness to a charitable organization of their choice), artist development, and youth mentoring.

July 1st through July 31st

foot in the door a year earlier for volunteering - usually offered to youth 14 and older.

This is a great opportunity for younger, motivated leaders to start accumulating volunteer hours that can count towards their graduation credits.

Leaders in Training runs Tuesday, July 15 to Friday July 18, from 9am-4pm at The LINC Youth Centre.

Registration is $85 and includes a t-shirt.

For more information contact Alexis at The LINC at 250-334-8138 ext. 222.

To register, please call The Lewis Centre at 250-338-5371