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Council meets in camera to discuss Maple Pool proposal By Philip Round Echo Staff

Colleen Brydges and Paul Graham count cars and watch for distracted drivers on Courtenay’s downtown main drag.

Citizens On Patrol works to curb distracted driving in the Comox Valley By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff As the rain droplets fell on the sidewalks of Fifth Street in Courtenay on the July 23 morning, the resolve of the four volunteers stationed at the Duncan Street intersection was tested. But the spirits of the Citizens on Patrol members weren’t dampened, as they made tick marks on the sheets of paper fastened to their clipboards, scanning with eagle eyes for drivers diverting their attention from the task at hand. “We’re looking for anything that’s a distraction,” said George Kjenner, Citizens on Patrol director of training, speedwatch and driver distractions. “All we do is watch to see what’s happening with the driver.”

The effort is part of a multi-week campaign to make the streets safer by collecting statistics to send off to ICBC and the RCMP, and by forming a visible presence on city streets. “Distracted driving causes accidents,” Kjenner said, noting distracted driving isn’t necessarily limited to sending Snapchats or Instagram posts while behind the wheel. “They may have a kid or a dog in their lap.” Volunteers made strokes on a sheet of paper to log the total number of passing vehicles and had another form where they could write down specific details of offending cars such as plate number, vehicle make and mode, colour, and the type of distraction. (Continued on page 2)

George Kjenner, Citizens on Patrol director of training, speedwatch and driver distractions, says it’s important to get the message out to motorists that texting while driving is dangerous.

City councillors have been briefed on a proposal the ‘Friends of Maple Pool’ hope might help break the deadlock in the high-profile legal dispute over the campground. The matter was the focus of an ‘in camera’ (behind closed doors) meeting that followed the regular City council meeting on Monday evening, the municipality’s chief administrative officer, David Allen, has confirmed. Staff reported back on a ‘without prejudice’ meeting they had held with representatives of the Friends last month, and councillors discussed the contents of a proposal letter drawn up by the campground’s supporters. Allen added: “A response from the City (to the letter) is intended to come forward following further consideration at the August 5 in camera meeting.” The face-to-face June meeting between senior City staff as representatives of the Friends had been authorized by councillors to see if anything had changed that might impact the ongoing litigation over the residential use of the site. The contents of the proposal letter have not been revealed by either side at this stage so as not to prejudice ongoing discussions about it. In the past Mike Hamilton and a group of other business people in town have offered to carry out substantial work to raise the level of land on which trailers currently housing more than 50 residents are positioned in order to mitigate the possibility of future flooding. But the municipality has suggested action in one location could have negative implications on properties elsewhere if there is a flood, and have been keen to see that wider issue addressed. Beyond the practicalities, for the City there is still the fundamental matter of site zoning. The site owners, Jin and Dali Lin, consider the zoning the site had while under the former jurisdiction of Comox Strathcona Regional District allows them to continue using the property for its present purpose. The City has taken a very different view, and in its court submissions has gone so far as to suggest the campground infrastructure be dismantled, including removal of the water and electricity hook-ups to the individual campsites. But since the legal documents were filed — and following a judge’s strong comments to the City’s lawyers at a preliminary hearing about the potential negative impact of its proposed actions on individuals — the Council has also suggested it does not intend to seek the eviction of any residents of the site whatever the outcome of its legal action. It has, however, yet to explain how people could continue to live there if the pads and services are removed. pround@comoxvalleyecho.com

Handcrafted ‘angel dresses’ to comfort families dealing with loss of baby Volunteers and donations sought for North Island sewing group with important mission By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff Retired nurse Sandy Dreger wants to do her part to help families inundated with grief from losing a baby through stillbirths, miscarriages and other complications. She is launching a local chapter of a group that sews little dresses to give to parents trying to come to terms with tragedy, special clothing in which to bury their infant. “I think it touches everyone’s heart,” she said of the motivation behind helping the BC Angel Dresses network expand into the North Island. “I just trust it’s going to work.” The initiative was inspired by the Helping Hands Angel Gowns project in Texas, which turned

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Darlene Ferguson of Spiritwood, Sask. made these outfits for families who have lost a baby. bridal gowns into delicate little outfits. One mom from Saskatchewan, Becky Panter, lost her son to a miscarriage at 15 weeks and realized how useful a Canadian version of the Texan dressmaking

effort would be. “I wanted to hold him and comfort him and have something for him,” she said, “but I was too devastated and reeling from the unexpected shock, and all I could find was my daughter’s tiny doll blan-

ket to swaddle my son in.” Panter’s work, along with many others, has encouraged hundreds of Saskatchewan women to giving away their wedding, bridesmaid or graduation dresses. More still are volunteering their time to sew the precious gift for families who have lost their babies. “The project snowballed,” she said, admitting that she feels overwhelmed by the response. “There are dresses coming from Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, all over the place.” Some women who have struggled to get over their child’s death have found meaning in making sure others have a final handcrafted outfit with which to clothe Sandy Dreger is starting a North Island them. (Continued on page 2) chapter of the BC Angel Dresses network.

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Citizens On Patrol works to curb distracted driving in the Valley by collecting statistics (Continued from page 1) The BC Ministry of Justice notes texting while driving is likely the riskiest behaviour, other things like music selection and grooming are other significantly diversions (telephone conversations have been found to be more distracting than in-vehicle conversations). Provincial numbers peg the number of accidents caused by distracted driving at about a quarter of the total. Kjenner says the stats collected by COP will help the insurance industry officials get a better handle on the risk that’s out there. He notes that drivers could even wind up getting a ticket in the mail, or at least a warning, following their campaign. “It gets the awareness out,” he said. “We can hopefully make our community safer and a better place to live.” An hour into the assessment he had already noticed one distracted driver. On the opposite side of the street Colleen Brydges, another COP volunteer, had already counted two dogs in the lap of drivers. On another intersection corner Paul Graham had seen a driver distracted by coffee and one in the midst of using a mobile device, likely texting. Given that he had seen 200 cars drive by, it could have been worse, he noted, adding their presence could have started mak-

ing a difference already. “It just reminds them they got caught doing something they weren’t supposed to do,” he said of the campaign, adding that just broadcasting a message doesn’t work. “You sort of get numb to it. It just doesn’t register.” Brydges said she was excited to participate in the effort to curb distracted driving. “I think it’s excellent,” she said. “People need to be reminded.” According to official figures there were 81 deaths in BC at the hands of distracted drivers in 2012 (versus 55 deaths linked to impaired driving in the same time period). A fine of $167 applies for drivers caught using a mobile phone while driving and additional penalties are added for texting or emailing. Lawmakers have been thinking about hiking the fee further. “Sometimes the only way to get the message across is to hit them in the pocketbook,” said Comox Valley RCMP spokesperson Don Sinclair. “Some just don’t care.” Currently the local RCMP detachment has allocated more police resources to the problem, even bringing on a reserve officer. Immediate roadside suspensions are being handed out now and police wonder about the possibility of seizing cell phones and vehicles down the road. “We’re starting to get more and more complaints,” Sinclair said. “It’s becoming more prevalent.”

Comox Kiwanis gives bursaries Nancy Riva, secretary of The Kiwanis Club of Comox, presents Alexis Malo (left) and McKenzie Turnbull (right) from the Highland Secondary School of Comox with their $1000.00 bursaries for post secondary education. The club wishes them happiness and success in their chosen professions.

Comox lists groups wanting tax exemptions By Michael Briones Echo Staff Comox council is close to giving local organizations tax breaks for 2015. The draft for the permissive tax exemptions bylaw No.1790,

which the town has already advertised was given first, second, and third readings. The town has received applications from 20 organizations that have been included for consideration for this annual tax exemption.Copies and related correspon-

dence are available for perusal to councilors and the public at the municipal office. Permissive tax exemptions carry a net cost to the town of almost $155,000. According to the director of finance Donald Jacquest, the loss of tax revenue is shifted to the remaining taxpayers through slightly higher tax rates that the town would otherwise have to levy. Careful consideration was made in evaluating requests for new or expanded tax breaks to consider the effect on the ratepayers and the benefit that the public receives from the organizations, as outlined in council’s policy on permissive exemptions. The 20 groups and organizations listed for tax breaks include: Comox Golf Course - $7.953 Filberg Lodge & Park - $68,220 Comox Archives & Museum $4,009 Pearl Ellis Art Gallery - $4,009 Comox Lions Club - $9,152 Unity Comox Valley - $2,142 Tigger Too Day Care - $1,679 Comox Valley Marine Rescue Society - $407 Point Holmes Recreation Association - $13,172 Comox United Church - $2,269 Comox Pentecostal - $4,655 St. Peter’s Anglican Church $4,140 Bay Community Church - $3,224 Comox Valley Presbyterian Church - $16,665 St. Joseph’s Hospital - $130,211 Comox Seniors Centre Association - $20,770 Royal Canadian Legion No. 160 $13,803 Nature Trust - $4,829 888 (Komox) RCAF Wing $2,945 D’Esterre Senior Citizens Society - $2,023

‘Angel dresses’ to comfort families dealing with loss of baby (Continued from page 1) Denise Green from Gravelbourg, Sask., is one such mother. “I too had an angel baby, Sarah, who was stillborn to us in 1991,” Green said. “I’m so proud to be part of this group.” The small gowns are passed along to families at no cost. “Whatever we can do to make some memories, in the short time that they have with their baby is really important,” explained Adrienne Douglas, a medical social worker for Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region. The enthusiasm for angel dresses spread west, and the BC Angel Dresses group on Facebook has already attracted nearly 100 members. “It worked so well in Saskatchewan and it’s already blossoming in the lower mainland,” Dreger said, noting that part of the success is due to the uniqueness of the creations. “Each one is as different as the person making it.” There are all sorts of patterns and designs used in the making of the dresses, and even tiny outfits for boys. The next step will be to extend the group to Vancouver Island. There are already people in Nanaimo waiting to sew, they just need donations of fancy dresses. It could provide a solution for people who feel like their wedding dress is taking up space and

will never be worn again, but can’t bring themselves to toss it. “It’s hard to throw it away,” Dreger said. “This would be a nice way to get rid of it without throwing it in the garbage.” Dreger hopes she can find people in the Comox Valley who will be interested in taking on sewing duties, as well. Those who can’t sew have already been offering to serve as a drop-off point for the used clothing. Since Dreger no longer sews for her girls anymore she’s happy for a new opportunity to get the needle and thread moving. “I was just dying to get my sewing machine out,” she said. “You can’t sew for your children or grandchildren anymore.” It will be a tough but rewarding challenge to pick apart the used items, she knows. “The wedding gown and grad gown fabric will not be easy to sew,” she said. “That’s going to take forever.” If she runs into obstacles along the way the Facebook group provides a forum for members to discuss how to overcome these problems. “You have to know about sewing, but you’ll also run into little problems,” she said. “It’s so easy now to keep in touch with people and get ideas and suggestions.” ■ To get involved contact Sandy at 250-331-0320 or sandydreger@yahoo.ca.

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Teachers to close down NIDES operation By Michael Briones Echo Staff Striking teachers will be picketing the North Island Distance Educational School on Monday. The unique year-round school,

Courses are taught and facilitated by B.C.-certified teachers. It’s the only educational institution in School District 71 that’s still operating this summer while the teachers are on strike. However, that is coming to an

which is now known as Navigate, is located in the former Tsolum School building in Courtenay. It serves students throughout Vancouver Island, offering online courses from kindergarten to adult.

Multi-million dollar South Courtenay rental development back on track By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff Courtenay officials say plans for a multi-million dollar development of new rental apartments alongside the Courtenay River Estuary are back in the works just months after the builder declared the residential project dead in the water. The 94-unit project could bring respite to a tight rental market if the city and developer can hammer out a deal on sewage servicing and road access. “Things are progressing,” said Courtenay CAO David Allen. “They’re not at a standstill.” In May Brett Geise of Crowne Pacific Development Corp. said work would not progress on the Acadia on the Walk project across from Future Shop after talks fell apart regarding how much the company should have to pay towards upgrading the size of pipes and intersection upgrades. “Our staff have been meeting regularly with the applicant’s engineers,” he said, noting the city’s own engineers have been brought to the table as well. The Campbell River company has already developed similar projects

Preliminary sketch of one of the proposed apartment buildings there. The Courtenay site is close to where Millard Creek enters the estuary. Crowne Pacific wants to build two main buildings, each four storeys high and each housing 47 self-contained suites, some with two bedrooms and others with three. Allen said Courtenay is working to make it easier to move developments forward in Courtenay. “The development community

agree to mediation with the BCTF mediation that has no pre-conditions attached to it. Unfettered mediation is our best chance at getting a deal done quickly.” The teachers also plan to picket School District 71’s International Program. “We believe that this action gives us the best chance of reaching a negotiated deal by September 2, the first scheduled day of school,” said Moore. Contract negotiations have stalled but both the BCTF and the provincial government are working to resume bargaining. However, both sides are still far apart on a number of issues, including benefits and class size and composition. The BCTF wants a mediator but the government is ruling it out because they can’t afford to meet the demands of the union. B.C.’s finance minister says the government will not impose a settlement even if there’s no deal by September. Mike de Jong says imposing a legislated contract hasn’t worked in the past and there’s no reason to take that action because other public-sector unions have been able to negotiate settlements.

end Monday morning, said the new Comox Valley District Teachers’ Association president Nick Moore. “We received new information that there are some teachers working there that are actually not working with students,” said Moore. “They’re doing curriculum development work. Part of our job action is we’re not doing curriculum development during the summer or any time while we’re on job action. Because of that we need to picket out those teachers and close the entire school.” Students taking courses at NIDES were informed that today was the last day to contact teachers or get assignments marked. A parent expressed disappointment over the CDTA’s job action. She said “it will make it more stressful on my son’s course load, if they ever get back.” Moore said their decision was made with the best interests of the over 700 teachers in the Comox Valley in mind. “We understand that there will be some parents and students inconvenienced by our actions,” said Moore. “We hope that they point their frustration at the provincial government and do everything they can to force the government to

looks for a degree of certainty,” he said, adding, “We can’t always provide it.” While much of the onus will always fall on the backs of developers to make sure they supply complete applications to the city, Courtenay is restructuring the ways it approves development permits. Under a new plan, officials from various departments with gather around one table to discuss applications.

Delegation denied, but tanker and pipeline issues will be debated at City council By Philip Round Echo Staff Despite an emphatic vote at Courtenay Council on Monday not to hear from a delegation opposed to the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan pipeline proposals and associated tanker traffic in coastal waters, the issue is not going away. City staff had advised Jay BakerFrench the request for a delegation slot for opponents to make their case was declined because the subject matter did not fall within the jurisdiction of the council. That ruling was appealed in writing, and a demonstration to make the group’s point was staged outside City Hall before Monday night’s council meeting began. Many of the participants also crowded the public gallery, so councillors moved the item to the top of their agenda to make a decision on whether or not to hear from them. But Councillor Ronna-Rae Leonard was the lone voice suggesting that the group be allowed to present its case at the next meeting of council, scheduled for August 5. That might have been the end of the matter, but Coun. Doug Hillian arrived after the decision had been taken, and later in the meeting he

gave notice he intended to propose a motion of his own on the tanker and pipeline issues at the August 5 meeting. The wording of that has since been supplied to staff, so will appear as part of the August 5 agenda to ensure the topic can be debated as long as assuming there is a seconder to his proposition. While addressing the tanker and

pipeline issues, his proposed motion does not attempt to reopen the question of hearing any delegation on the topic. Last week Comox Town Council also declined to hear from the delegation on the same grounds as those cited by Courtenay staff, but Cumberland Village Council has already listened to what they had to say.

Support for extension of Locals liquor licence Locals restaurant at the Old House in Courtenay wants to extend its existing liquor licence to allow it to host special events with entertainment and public participation such as dances, parties and wedding receptions. At present, its Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) licence allows it to serve alcohol with food as part of the restaurant’s regular opening, but Locals’ owner and executive chef Ronald St-Pierre would like to make the premises available for private functions as well. “There is no intent for Locals Food from the Heart of the Island to host dinner dance evenings on a regular basis, nor to do so with our regular customers on a typical eve-

ning,” he stated in his application to the LCLB. “We would have this option for rare special events only.” From enquiries received to date, he knew there was interest - such as from large groups staying at the neighbouring Old House Hotel - but his current licence did not allow him to fulfill those needs. Courtenay City Council has been consulted on the application, and after hearing the views of nearby residents, and receiving assurances from Locals that the special events would be held only indoors with a cut-off of 11 p.m. at night, councillors agreed on Monday to support the proposed licence extension. The final decision rests with the LCLB.

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Residents vociferous in opposing heritage-style tri-plex By Philip Round Echo Staff Residents attending a public hearing this week were vociferous in opposing plans for a tri-plex residential building at the junction of Fifth and Menzies in Courtenay. Noel Chaboteaux of Ocean View Enterprises is seeking approval for the heritage-style property on a small parcel of land once occupied by a warehouse that was damaged in a fire six years ago. The property’s existing zoning already allows for a duplex, but because the applicant wants to add a third 530 sq. ft. residential unit to the development, it needs both zoning and official community plan amendments if it is to progress in its current form.

But of 11 people who spoke in response to the proposal, ten expressed outright opposition and one cast serious doubts because of the density proposed. The most forthright opponent was Derek Smith, who said if any change from the existing zoning was needed on such a small site, it was not to increase the number of units possible from two to three, but to reduce it from two to one. He was shocked the proposal to rezone for a tri-plex had been allowed to progress to public hearing stage - council members should look in the mirror to ask themselves why they had even given the amending bylaws first and second readings. The principal concerns raised by residents who spoke were the density of the proposed

development on a small lot; the assumed impact of a tri-plex on the current single-family home nature of the neighbourhood; and the apparent lack of parking provision, both within the site and on local area streets. Although the applicant said his intention was to sell the properties, some residents believed they would be rented out which, Yolande Munroe believed, would bring down the value of the neighbourhood. And Smith suggested renters would likely be noisy people who would cause hassle in the area. In response, Chaboteaux stressed he intended to develop and sell on the properties. He had owned the site for 40 years and believed the plans as proposed would produce an attractive development superior to what existed previously.

As far as parking provision was concerned, there would be four places within the site, which contrasted to some homes in the area that had none at all. As for on-street provision, anyone could park where there were no restrictions - spots could not be reserved for particular properties on a public highway. Closing the hearing, Mayor Larry Jangula thanked those who had spoken for their “candid and frank observations,” adding: “I think we’re pretty clear how you feel.” No immediate decision was taken on Monday night on whether or not to allow the rezoning to move forward, but the issue is expected to return to the council chamber for a vote on August 5. pround@comoxvalleyecho.com

City to check legality of its ban on commercial pot production By Philip Round Echo Staff

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Courtenay Motorsports celebrates earning first coveted National award Courtenay Motorsports has scored a rare hat-trick. The valley business has been in service for more than 20 years and has reaped a number of accolades along the way. But recently, it celebrated their first ever Canada-wide achievement. It has been presented with the 2014 National Award for Dealer of the Year. The achievement recognizes the dealership with the highest percentage of growth for off-road in Canada. The honours did not stop there. Courtenay Motorsports collected two more awards - the BC Yukon District Dealer of the Year and also the West Regional Dealer of the Year. The awards were presented to the entire staff by the district sales manager of Bombardier Recreational Products, Rod Arnold. Over the years, Courtenay Motorsports has received many district and regional awards but considers the national award the pinnacle of its success in this business. Owner Stewart Graham attributes this success to a “job well done by each and every one, the best staff, and the best product. “These awards are fantastic, and we want to thank each and every one of our customers for their support, trust, and loyalty.” Courtenay Motorsports looks forward to continued success with its second location recently opened in Ladsysmith.

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Legal advice is being sought by Courtenay Council to check that its blanket ban on commercial marijuana grow-ops is sound. In April, councillors gave final approval to a bylaw amendment implementing a City-wide general prohibition of industrial-scale medical marijuana production, following changes to federal licensing regulations. Such facilities are now outlawed anywhere in the municipality, unless a proponent applies to rezone a specific site and council is then prepared to consider the application following a full public process. The bylaw, which is now in force, also prohibits medical marijuana production as a home-based occupation. The question of whether the City is on solid ground with its revised bylaw was raised by Coun. Bill Anglin. He noted correspondence and other documents received from the Province two months after the bylaw amendment had been adopted caused him to raise the issue. A ministry ‘backgrounder’ accompanying a letter to local governments from Victoria said licensed medical marijuana production facilities “may by located on both provincial Agricultural Land Reserve and non-ALR lands, subject to local government zoning and other site requirements.” Because of the “subject to...” clause, it appeared Courtenay was in order passing a bylaw stating no part of the municipality was zoned for such production facilities. But the ministry backgrounder went on: “Local governments looking to propose a bylaw prohibiting medical marijuana may wish to seek legal counsel, as enacting such a bylaw may give rise to a constitutional challenge as frustrating a lawful initiative of the federal government.” The document also stated: “Consistent with the federal government’s direction, and the Agricultural Land Commission’s position (that licensed pot production is an acceptable farm use in the ALR), and based on legal guidance, the province agrees local governments should not prohibit medical marijuana production in the ALR.” Anglin noted that parts of the municipality were within the ALR, and wanted to be sure the adopted bylaw was in compliance and not open to legal challenge. Chief administrative officer David Allen agreed such advice should be sought and said he would pursue the matter and report back. pround@comoxvalleyecho.com

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75 residents get a glimpse of proposed new Lorne Hotel plan By Michael Briones Echo Staff Around 75 Comox residents were given an initial glimpse on the plans for a commercial and residential mix building to be constructed on the vacant former Lorne Hotel and Pub location. Some members of Comox council also attended the public open house and information session that was held at d’Esterre House in Comox on July 9. The event featured preliminary design plans and a scale model for the public to inspect and view. A comment sheet was provided for attendees to provide feedback. “The open house was fantastic,” said project manager Shawn Vincent. “We covered a lot of letters downtown so we were expecting a good turnout. From the town’s standards, it was a very good turnout. That was the feedback we got from the town.” The planning process is underway for a new five-storey building that will have a pub, a bistro with a sidestreet patio, a cold beer and wine store, and on the top floors around 21 condominiums consisting of studios, two and three bedroom units. Residential units range in size from 678 square feet to 1,460 square feet. The project will be built with a modern design that includes a flat roof featuring a roof-top terrace. It will also include surface parking for 21 vehicles to be provided to the north of the building with access from Port Augusta Street. According to Vincent, based on the comments sheets they’ve collected, it was 6 to 1 in favour of the project. “They’re very happy with the plan,” said Vincent. “They want to see something built in that corner.” Some of the concerns raised by residents included the height of the building, the architectural design, parking, and the impact construction will have on traffic, local businesses and residents. “We are building a five-storey building which is something new in Comox,” said Vincent. “We are hoping to work with people that have concerns. We really feel we can work with those people and get them on board with respect to how we’re doing the building so that it’s not going to be a big mass of building with five stories of wall on the front. It’s going to be tiered back as per the design guidelines for the town of Comox.” Mayor Paul Ives wasn’t able to attend but indicated the open house was part of a pre-application pre-requisite to allow residents in the nearby neighbourhood an opportunity to see what is being built, to ask questions, provide input and express concerns. “It’s a starting point for that developer,” said Ives. Comox council has just adopted new development bylaws for its Comox Downtown Vitalization Program, which aims to encourage mixed-use commercial and residential development to downtown, and enhance the community’s economic, social and environmental vitality. “We were expecting an application of this nature,” said Ives. “Because we just recently adopted our new planning procedure bylaws as well the downtown incentive programs, we’ve heard about a number of projects, with this being one that would be seeking to apply under to those terms. We seek to - subject to rezoning and development permits of course increase the density downtown, more people living and working downtown that hopefully would create more vibrancy, which is what we are shooting for in our community plan as well as the downtown incentives program.” Vincent said they are now working on their application and are expecting to submit it to the town early next month. “We’re following the new development permit guideline application and we’re actually the first one,” said Vincent. “The town has put a lot of thought on how they want this process to go. We’ve gotten through the first one and by all accounts the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.” The site has been vacant since an early-morning fire burnt down the historic landmark in February 2011. The application will go through a series of processes and once they are completed, Vincent said they hope to start construction in 2015.

Accused crack cocaine dealer denied bail By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff Two daughters and a friend of a man accused of dealing crack cocaine on Courtenay streets were disappointed when the provincial court judge Adrian Brooks denied his bid for release July 17. Sitting beside him in the prisoner’s box, Vietnamese translator relayed the decision in low tones to Duc Hung Tran, who faces charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and dealing crack cocaine. The translator swore an oath on the Bible before Brooks took in arguments from federal Crown Kate Morrison and defence counsel Donald McKay, a Victoria-based lawyer. Tran sat calmly and nodded slightly as he listened to the words spoken by the judge through the man translating into his first language. For about an hour the contested circumstances of the investigation

Police say they found more than $10,000 worth of crack, $23,000 in cash, drug paraphernalia and marijuana when they searched Tran’s home. into Tran’s suspected illicit behavior was presented and then refuted, as members of the Comox Valley Drug Section took in the proceedings from

the gallery. RCMP drug squad officers arrested Tran June 18, which led to a search of a residence on Moray Avenue in

Courtenay they say is where he was living at the time. Police say they discovered more than $10,000 worth of prepackaged crack cocaine, $23,000 in cash, drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Police did not accuse Tran of working with organized crime groups, in the wake of the bust. Court documents note Tran, who is 52-years-old, goes by “Tony.” While one of his daughters lives in Calgary and couldn’t attend the bail hearing, his other two daughters gathered outside the Courtenay Courthouse at 420 Cumberland Road following the judge’s decision to discuss what to do next with a friend who was also in attendance. McKay said he plans to launch a bail review to provide the judge more information in the form of further submissions requested by the judge, in order to press for his client’s release.

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Please obey all traffic regulations on the cruise. The citizens on patrol will try to have someone at all major intersections. Please be very cautious at all intersections and do not follow too close as the parade may come to an unexpected stop at any time. No burnouts or erratic driving. Our car club image is important to our future success, please present it well.

Comox Valley Classic Cruisers "Cruisin" 1. Exiting Driftwood Mall parking lot in front of Quality foods & Rialto Theater (26thst) 2. Left turn onto 26th St 3. Right turn onto Willemar Ave 4. 4-way stop AT Lake Trail Rd 5. Proceed on Willemar Ave (Willemar Ave becomes 5th St) 6. Follow 5th St. through town centre (5th St becomes Old Island Hwy past Lewis Park) 7. Right turn onto Ryan Rd (traffic light) 8. Right turn onto Back Rd (third traffic light) 9. 4-way stop AT 10th St E â&#x20AC;&#x201C; proceed on Back Rd to next Left (Valley View Dr) 10. Left turn onto Valley View Dr 11. Cross Lerwick Rd (traffic light) Valley View Dr becomes Idiens Way 12. Left turn onto Norfolk Way 13. Left turn onto Sussex Dr 14. Left turn onto Crown Isle Dr (do not go to Clubhouse Dr 15. Right turn onto Ryan Rd (traffic light) 16. Follow Ryan Rd. to Military Row Rd (the military gate)

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Ingram hopes to send out positive signals to the youth with the help of a microphone.

Comox Valley rapper charts new course after flirting with the criminal lifestyle By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff On a May night in 2012 it almost all came to an end for Connor Ingram on the last bus from Comox to Courtenay. After a methadone treatment session at St. Joseph’s General Hospital the young man busted out his gear, cooked up some heroin and injected himself in the leg with a syringe he had stolen from the facility - so that friends wouldn’t see fresh track marks on his arm. The choice nearly sent him drifting off into oblivion forever. “I totally saw the white light and everything,” he said. “It was crazy - and not crazy in a good way either.” Looking back, the 22-year-old remembers a variety of images - a conversation with the bus driver, train tracks, a sign for a rehab

of bs.” Getting arrested by your dad who’s a cop with an interest in giving his child the character-enhancing experience of becoming acquainted with the court system, may have also played a part in setting Ingram’s current course. It’s not that Ingram, who goes by the moniker Livin’ Mystery, is on a Will Smith swear-free mission, but he is at the point where he’s willing to do what he can to influence the younger kids not to follow the path he once traveled. This more positive trajectory has served him well so far. He’s worked with Merkules from Stompdown Killaz and done a track with Moka-Only of Swollen Members. Recently he’s linked up with a new agent and manager and is hoping to score some bigger gigs in Victoria and elsewhere. “I just want to be able to do my music and live okay so I can take care of my mom,” he said. “It would just be super nice, you know?” The Comox Valley was recently treated to his spoken verses thanks to his song “Radar” receiving airplay on The GOAT. He’s taken cues from artists like Johnny Cash, Kurt Cobain and Bob Marley but placed it into a frame of reference that the Beastie Boys might understand.

For Radar that required some last minute recording efforts when inspiration strikes, much to the chagrin of his girlfriend. They had been in Quality Foods in Comox when the main idea popped into his head. He nixed the chill Chinese food meal with her to bang out the track in about half an hour. He knows it’s this kind of dedication that will open doors. Because for Ingram it’s about much more than just getting playlisted or selling albums. He wants to send out ripples of change everywhere he goes. “I’m creating a movement,” he said, explaining he never wants his fans to experience the battles he’s had to fight. “Don’t just waste your life away. The only place you’re going to end up is in jail, on the streets or dead.”

centre, an ambulance, a black room. When he woke up he was surrounded by family members in a surreal scene. “You’ve gotta get clean... clean... clean...” said a voice, the words echoing off the walls. Up to that point Ingram had been confident he could spin tales of criminality and drug use into rap lyrics to propel him in the hip-hop game. “When I would use drugs I would get super emotional,” he said. “I would write super dark songs just about how I feel when I’m on drugs.” He had high hopes for song like “Smokes and Sess” that tapped into such a mentality, made all the more gritty by the environment in which it was conceived. The “grimiest of grimy” basements on Denman Island where it was recorded served as a fitting beginning to a track he points to now as “just a bunch

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participants are urged to read for at least 15 minutes a day. “You can read anything at all,” explained Courtenay branch library manager Colleen Nelson. “Not just books - newspapers, magazine articles, websites, email and so on as long as it’s for 15 minutes. If you read for more than 15 minutes that’s great.” Many people who have been following the program since it began on July 2 have been marking a personal daily calendar to indicate how much they have read. Participation in that way is entirely voluntary, but those who do take part can enter their calendar results in a draw with a local prize at each participating branch. In Courtenay’s case it will be a gift basket featuring a collection of both fiction and non-fiction books to keep, rather than just borrow, and a gift certificate. More information about the summer reading club can be had by dropping by any branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library, including those in Comox and Cumberland as well as Courtenay. pround@comoxvalleyecho.com

Foot ferry could start in March New lease and licence agreements to establish a foot passenger service between Nanaimo and Vancouver received a stamp of approval from Nanaimo city council last week, setting the stage for the service to start up in March. The 20-year lease allows Island Ferry Services Ltd. to set up a terminal building on a city-owned, 1.3-acre parcel of waterfront land at 1 Port Dr., plus 0.7 acres of a water lot. The lease is renewable for two additional terms and would see the company pay the city $52,000 in rent per year. The company will pay property taxes and utilities costs. Council also approved a license agreement that preserves the city’s right-of-way for a future Front Street extension into the area on a renewable, one-year basis, yielding another $15,100 in annual revenue for the city. - Nanaimo Daily News

What’s on your summer reading bucket list? Courtenay branch library manager Colleen Nelson urges adults to dig in and give some new authors a try.

What’s on your bucket list? Library’s first adult reading club takes off for the summer By Philip Round Echo Staff For years, children have been encouraged to get involved in summer reading clubs at local libraries. And while this year is no different for the kids, a similar program is now running for adults. Readers dropping by the Courtenay branch, for exam-

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Arresting conversation as cop colleagues meet again in August they would try to meet up again in a less formal situation. Mellin told the Echo he would have loved to join the RCMP as a full member back in the early 1970s. But at the time, strict marriage rules enforced by the RCMP meant he did not qualify, so he signed up to be an Auxiliary while carrying on with regular work. Paulson left the CourtenayComox Detachment in 1995 when he was promoted to the rank of

By Philip Round Echo Staff It was an arresting conversation that began in Courtenay 1993, continued more recently in Vancouver and is expected to flow further in Ottawa next month. When two former work colleagues get together there’s always something to talk about and catch up on. In this instance both individuals were involved with the same organization, but the paths that crossed in 1993 have since led in different directions. Bob Paulson served in what was then known as the RCMP Courtenay Subdivision from 1993-95, and in the same period Dave Mellin was an Auxiliary Constable with 20 years of volunteer service with the same detachment already under his belt. Today Paulson is the head of the RCMP nationally, progressively working his way up the ladder and being appointed the force’s Commissioner in November 2011. Mellin continued with his volunteering as an Auxiliary, and with more than 42 years service to the RCMP and community in that role, he discovered he was one of the two longest-serving Auxiliaries anywhere in Canada. And when the RCMP held a regimental dinner at its new E Division (BC) headquarters at Green Timbers in Vancouver, Mellin was invited along as one of only two Auxiliaries in a room filled with 300 guests. And it was there he and Paulson reminisced about old times working together in the Comox Valley and resolved that when Mellin traveled to Ottawa

Corporal and transferred to Prince Rupert - his next step on the way to the top job. “But he certainly hasn’t forgotten his days in Comox,” said Mellin, who continues to live in the Valley. “He’s a good man who remembers his roots and who is trying to make some positive changes in the RCMP now he’s Commissioner.” pround@comoxvalleyecho.com

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News bound had not noticed that the light was red and drove through hitting a vehicle travelling South on the green light. The driver of the offending vehicle was given a motor vehicle act ticket. (2014•8607) A report of a theft of a black colored Davinci Ollie downhill mountain bike was taken by the Comox Valley RCMP on July 19th. The owner reported that the bike was valued at $1300.00. (2014•8634) The Comox Valley RCMP has been requested by the SPCA to have citizens who have reports about animals in distress to call the SPCA at 1•855•622•7722. These matters are taken very seriously and will be attended to.

Forbidden Plateau road in the Courtenay area. The car was located a short time later and the driver was found to be consuming alcohol. The driver provided two breath samples and the alcohol consumption confirmed. The driver was given a three day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and his vehicle was towed and impounded for three days. (2014•8500)

POLICE BLOTTER Comox Valley RCMP responded to the following incidents between July 15 and 21: On July 15th police were alerted to a possible break, enter and theft at the LINC located at 300 Old Island highway in Courtenay. The investigation revealed that the culprit smashed a window in the canteen and stole various confectionary items. This investigation is continuing. (2014•8415)

A resident of Cumberland, who lives on the 2700 block of Derwent Avenue, reported on July 16th someone had entered their yard and stole two mountain bikes valued at $800.00 each. The first bike is a grey, white and yellow colored Rocky Mountain with front shocks and the second is a Merin brand that is charcoal grey in color. (2014•8509)

The Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a theft of three outboard boat motors from the Campground on Beadnell road and Baikie road on Hornby Island. The motors are 1 15 hp Yamaha and 2 15 hp. Mariner motors. Also stolen were 2 cans of gas. (2014•8428)

During the early morning hours of July 17th two motor vehicles were stopped by police for motor vehicle infractions and suspicious behaviour. In both instances the drivers were found to have been consuming alcohol and both failed a roadside screening device. Both were given 90 Immediate Roadside Prohibitions and had their vehicles towed and impounded for 30 days. If you are going to drink alcohol don’t drive. (2014•8517 - 8521)

A report of a theft of a lime green Devinci mountain bike from in front of a residence on the 700 block of Grant avenue in Courtenay on July 21st. The bike is valued at $1500.00 and has a torn seat and bent seat post. (2014•8737) Statistics for the period July 14 - July 21, 2014 Assaults 6 Thefts (All excluding Vehicles) 26 B&E (All types) 5 Cause a Disturbance 17 Impaired Driving Related 7 Total Calls For Service 370

On the evening of July 18th police responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Sandwick road and Ryan road in Courtenay. The investigation revealed that a car travelling West

On July 16th police received a report of an erratic driver on the

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.

On July 21st police attended to a report of a break, enter and theft that occurred at the Bamboo Inn restaurant located at 2040 Comox Avenue in Comox. Through investigation and crime scene evidence two suspects were arrested and are now facing criminal charges. (2014•8728)

On July 17th a report of a theft from a campsite at the Tribune Bay area was called into police. The report is that an iPhone, its charger and $100.00 cash was stolen sometime over night. (2014•8537)

On the evening of July 15th the Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of an intoxicated man who was causing problems on a Westjet flight from Calgary. Police attended the airport and arrested the man and he is now facing charges under the Aeronautics act, for endangering an aircraft, and possibly being banned from flying on West Jet aircraft in the future. (2014•8444)

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What are they afraid of? Canadian Press has reported Canada Revenue has aimed the government’s might at a tiny organization named PEN Canada. It has a budget of $237K a yr and 1 or 2 full time staffers. Oh, and who belongs? Margaret Atwood and about another thousand Canadian writers and their supporters. Revenue Canada is “auditing” them to ensure they keep within 10% of their budget for political activities. Yes, the full weight of the federal government has been brought to bear on this tiny organization. Makes you think doesn’t it? In 2003 the government decided organizations with “charitable” status would only be permitted to spend up to 10% of their budget on “political activities”. Two years ago our M.P., John Duncan and his Conservative Party, thought it’d be a good idea to start auditing churches and charitable organizations to ensure they were keeping to the rules. They allocated $8 Million for that. In this year’s budget they’ve raised that to $13 Million. Organizations which have been targeted include: Amnesty International Canada Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, (but not the Fraser Institute) Canada Without Poverty David Suzuki Foundation. Some charities have had to spend up to $100K to deal with these audits, yes that’s their charitt’s money to defend against John and his jolly auditors. PEN’s great crime would appear to be, “they advocate for freedom of speech” in Canada and abroad. Really John, the government is spending $13 million to audit churches and charities to ensure they abide by the Conservatives rules. You must be very afraid of them. Canadians ought to be more afraid of you and the federal Conservatives. Once the Conservatives came to power, they first de-funded women’s organizations. Then they silenced federal government scientists and followed up by firing lots of them. They ran false ads and spending tens of millions. P.M. Harper and his cabinet next thought it would be a good idea to deny health care to children of some refugee claimants. P.M. Harper and John Duncan then failed to support Veterans, refusing to pay them what they ought to, and violated the privacy of their medical records. Now John Duncan and his political friends are “auditing” a 2-person organization who advocates for freedom of speech. When are John and his friends going to stop or who will be next to receive a call from Revenue Canada telling them they are going to be audited? Well it has sent a chill through many charities and churches so you could say, mission accomplished. E. A. Foster Comox

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Leadership or electioneering? Most people were deeply shocked hearing of the 298 civilians killed in the Malaysian airline disaster. Even thought we don’t yet know who fired the missile, we condemn them because it’s always wrong to kill innocent people. It doesn’t matter the nationality of the dead civilians, Dutch or Malaysian or Canadian, it’s an outrage that any military would so indiscriminately kill civilians. About the same time as the bodies were falling in flames through the Ukrainian skies, the number of Palestinians killed in the recent conflict in Gaza reached 298. That number continues to climb. According to the UN, most of the dead in Gaza are innocent civilians. Just like those on the plane, they were men and women and children with no desire for war. They were very much like you and me. Middle East politics are complex and confusing. Hamas and Israel are old enemies with conflicting stories to tell, and it’s understandable that many turn away in frustration. Hamas is listed as a terrorist organization, but it won a democratically elected majority in 2006. There are 21 UN resolutions condemning Israel as “an Occupying Power.” This is all pretty confusing. What we need is leadership in Canada to help us find the best way to help both Israel and Palestine. How does Stephen Harper guide us through the mess?

“We condemn this terrorist group’s attacks against Israel. We recognize and support Israel’s right to defend itself against such terrorist attacks.” Okay...but in the ongoing battles in Gaza, the math is always the same - two Israeli civilians killed by Hamas, 400 hundred Palestinian civilians killed by Israel (by the time you read this it will be more). As Israel exercises its right to defend itself, the bodies pile higher and higher, most as innocent as the Canadian and Dutch and Malaysians who were blasted from the Ukrainian sky. You can find a clue to Stephen Harper’s strategy with Israel by watching his You Tube called “Through Fire and Water, We Stand with You.” Google it and decide for yourself. Does the video show a leader helping us understand the complexities in Gaza, or is it another example of Harper’s clever electioneering and fund raising? If Stephen Harper were a true friend of Israel, after pledging his support, he would question the strategy of killing thousands of civilians. Every Israeli bomb that crashes into a Palestinian home sends another traumatizes, angry, desperate child off to Hamas. Steve Schoenhoff Courtenay

MY VOTE! It appears that a least a few Councillors

in Courtenay and Comox have the wherewithal to stand up and say no to the self-serving aspirations of a few who want their opinions to be sanctioned. I, for one, applaud the Councils for refusing to hear these representations. It really has nothing to do with the running of the town/city and a waste of Council time. As you probably can guess, I am in favour of the pipeline to export our natural resources, although I do think we should refine the crude before it is shipped. Why ship the employment for this elsewhere, as that is what BC needs, employment! We need to follow the lead of Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and develop our natural resources both on and off shore, where they meet environmental scrutiny. This resource development has taken both provinces off the have-not list as they no longer require equalization payments thru the Federal Government and has improved their employment structure. Yes, a tanker recently ran aground in Prince Rupert Harbour, although the writer failed to note that there was no environmental damage done and the tanker was eventually refloated with the rising tide. Paul Ellegood Area B

More Beefs and Bouquets A HUGE BEEF to the lady driving the dark blue Ford or Dodge at the Timmys parking lot at Home Depot at 5:30 this morning! Yes you! You run a stop sign, cut me off then finger me like I did something wrong. No you could have seriously injured me in my little car! Grow up, get over yourself and learn how to drive! IT IS DRY. With no rain, gardeners are watering to keep their gardens alive - it takes one inch of water per week. The CVRD consultants designed the rural water metering rates to raise revenue. It is clear from the town of Comox water consumption reports for June, that most Comox Valley water customers use more than the 15 m3 allowed, before surcharging. Hoping that rural residents will remember this in November and elect people who at least listen to some of their constituents, some of the time. WAGGING TAILS and huge smiles to the staff at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital! I live in Vancouver but my beloved dog, Jordy, has been in the Comox Valley for a few weeks this summer while my mom is dog-sitting him. Last week he started getting sick, a tummy bug that progressively worsened over the week. The staff at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital understood my concerns, jiggled their schedule in order to see Jordy (twice) and provided incredible and attentive care. For those of us that are pet owners, our pets are the heart of our homes. The staff at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital understands that deeply and I’m grateful for the care they showed to Jordy. Thank you! THE SALVATION ARMY would like to send bouquets of sunflowers to Grains Bakery and Plates Catering for the picnic lunches made for children traveling to and from The Salvation Army Camp Sunrise and to Comox Valley Taxi for providing the bus and the volunteer driver (Larry) for transportation. A special thanks as well to our volunteer chaperones Lorna and Gordon, and Fred who transported all the luggage. Thanks to The Salvation Army Thrift stores who also helped to fundraise to make this possible. Many children now have some special summer memories because of the generosity of this community.

WELL, IT COULD BE A Bouquet to the CVRD Area Directors for voting for a 30% raise in 2015. Instead of electing disconnected “Baby Boomer” candidates, these above average CVRD salaries could attract younger candidates to run for local governments. The dental plan benefits would be a bonus for a young family, as well as the 4-year guarantee of steady employment in the Comox Valley with an above average income. THIS WAS UNREAL ... on Tuesday we got to watch as a moron driving a dark green logging truck, traveling in excess of the speed limit, was swerving in and out of both lanes heading into Cumberland. We watched as he tailgated, passed people and cut others off just to gain one car length, then turned across oncoming traffic to go up Union Road. And you’re supposed to be a professional driver, you should lose your license. So after a well placed phone call to the D.O.T all you other truckers when you’rE sitting on the side of the road losing time and money in the upcoming safety blitz on commercial vehicles you will know who to blame ... your buddy in the dark green logging truck FOR THE FIRST TIME ever in my life I had the occasion to need a trip to the emergency room at St. Joseph’s hospital a few weeks ago. Throughout my visit there I was treated by the receptionist, staff and the doctor with the utmost kindness, concern and professionalism, as was everyone else waiting to be seen. I would like to commend the hospital on their choice of personnel, and thank everyone for their care during a very frightening experience. FURTHER TO THE EXCELLENT recent comments in this section about Christians’ need to claim symbols and idols for their own, along with many other things including mythology and holidays that they took from others and which don’t belong exclusively to them: I couldn’t believe it when I first saw that giant cross lit up at night on the hill along the highway near the Country Market. Throughout life I have repeatedly observed that those who have to shout the loudest about their faith in something are the ones who are actually the most insecure about their beliefs and need to constantly be

reassuring themselves about them. Those who are secure in their convictions only need to set an example by quietly living by them, and do not need to flaunt them to others with symbols, signs, preaching and attempted conversion. And as for the moralistic signs always posted on the same business property, the current one is particularly galling: “Home is where a man recharges for his next battle”. Just what battle is this he is continually fighting? Surely home should be the place to recharge oneself by sharing peace and love there, and then going forth to share it beyond the boundaries of home. Haven’t the religious created enough devastation and tragedy in the world by now? And sadly it continues, because people are busy flaunting their own particular religion, condemning (even killing) those with other beliefs, and recharging at home for more battling. Yes, just imagine how peaceful the world would be with no religion. ACCORDING to local newspaper reports, mid-June, 2014, there are nine, yes, nine City of Courtenay employees earning over six figure salaries. Is that why Lewis Center has had to make cuts to hours and jobs? What is the use of a new facility if qualified staff is lacking and/or non-existent? Hopefully those CEO’s are prepared to be teaching gymnastics? Or perhaps they will be gym attendants? Another reason for consolidation of the three Comox Valley communities, to get rid of this excess. REBUTTAL TO: READ ALL ABOUT IT! Regarding last week’s defamatory, disgusting comment, quote: ‘Dead man rises from the grave, casts vote at local Strata AGM’, I am undoubtedly the person to whom it was directed. I would sincerely like the opportunity to tell the truth, as opposed to the cruel conjecture of the original comment. That comment was completely without merit. If this terminally dysfunctional strata council would have combined their limited IQ to use their questionable ability of deductive reasoning, they could have simply contacted me to confirm the validity of the proxy. Instead they chose to jump to illicit conclusions, and refer to me using idiotic phrases: “Dastardly Deeds”, “How Low Can You Get”. The deceased in question was a friend of mine

for thirty years. He abhorred the corruption of our strata council to the point where he would not waste his time attending any AGM or SGM. Instead he legally authorized and entrusted his proxy to my wife who was his close friend, in a yearly and then legally indefinite proxy; both when he lived out of the country, and when he returned to reside in his strata unit. After his untimely death the proxy in question was sanctioned and authorized, with gratitude, I might add, by his estate to my wife and I. His family is quite aware of the rampant deception and nepotism of this strata council and wish to protect his estate and have instructed and entrusted my wife continue to represent his strata unit by the proxy in force. To be slandered by inexperienced, unprofessional council members who conduct themselves like vindictive teenage bullies is reprehensible. To suggest I used an “old proxy form” is libelous. Their veiled attempt at a sincere apology and sympathy to my late friend and his family is insulting to him, his family, and those close to him who were privy to his many animated but unprintable accounts of his run-ins with council over petty grievances. To joke about the death of a neighbor, and use it to attack the character of someone who disagrees with their self-serving agenda, indicates a blatant collective intellectual impairment, and presents itself as utterly despicable. Strata owners who recognise this complex, watch your back, and buyers beware. When the inmates run the asylum don’t lay down your hard earned money only to be subjected to relentless, unwarranted harassment if you disagree with their personal agenda. My wife can certainly attest to this scenario. If anyone knows of a well-run strata that functions with diplomacy, transparency and accountability, please reply. Oh, and if I should notice a subversive reply, I’ll know it stems from the original source of the comments in last week’s column. After all, this council’s motto on defeated bylaws is “We’ll Get “Em Next Time”. I anticipate they will send a thinly veiled, but obviously cruel and revealing rebuke.

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BOUQUETS to the amazingly quick and efficient staff and road repair crew at the city of Courtenay. In early July my husband phoned in the need for potholes to be filled in our back alley behind Glen Urquhart St. We had put up with dodging them and created a slalom course approach to navigating them along with our neighbors for the previous 2 months knowing this was what we would expect every year after winter rains. We assumed someone elso would call in the need for repair, or that the city would be so burdened down with bigger tasks that we didn’t wish to burden them. After a particularly jolting descent down the sun dappled back lane with our company from Alberta the one day, my husband decided that it was time to call. He talked to a very pleasant receptionist who said she would notify the right department. The very next day they had a crew there filling those mini craters and our company was astonished at your quick response and efficiency. Thanks so much, you are terrific. DROVE UP the 26th street Connector on Sunday. With the unofficial speed limit raised to 110 kph, who will have time to turn off at the Comox Valley visitor center to see the Snow Bird plane up close? A BOUQUET of her favourite flowers to the caring lady who found my bag from Tim’s Medicine Shoppe with the pills I had just purchased. They were sitting on a bench at the Marina, and she was kind enough to bring them to my door, before I realized I had left them behind. It happened so quickly I don’t believe I even thanked her properly, so many thanks again. It is great to know we have such good people living in Comox. BUBBLING AND ABLAZE with sensory overload beef! Suppose all you get out of this is that this old broad should be out and about enjoying at 1 am visiting band’s version of

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Joan Jett’s I Love Rock n Roll at a bar NO ONE goes to anymore (!!!) - then an opinion shall be had. Instead, I was awakened. Even if I had saved up enough shrapnel for the cover and had a couple or three out of a glass the underpaid owner/bartender just bought today for this ‘event of the minds’, and stood waiting for those sets of tunes that would what? entertain?...there would be the ol’ Stairway to Heaven or I Would Walk 500 Miles.. tunes of the classic put aways on my parallel lips going home. And causing me to reminisce the drone of the only other song played more: Courtenay is Failing! Get current please. And for gawd sakes, fill in the spot where the theatre was - no wonder they are all moving up the hill. IT’S UNLIKELY that stage 2 water restrictions will have much impact on Comox Lake. BC Hydro control the lake level - they need to be mindful of the climate change fact and shut down until inflows increase. Lower inflows have been predicted in CVRD studies. There are no surprises, here. TO THE WRITER that said “I believe we would have a wonderful world if we lived according to god’s original plan for us.” With all due respect, what version of that plan are you talking about? Is it the Christian one? The Islamic one? The Buddhist one? The Catholic one? The Hindu one?...shall I go on? Sorry, but there is no God, so it makes sense that there are so many versions of his “plan.” But by simply reading the bible anyone who hasn’t turned their critical thinking off can tell you that. There is a reason why creationism is not taught in schools but evolution is, there is a reason why religious schools have difficulty getting accredited, there is a reason why every developed country separates church and state, and there is a reason why the highest percentage of atheists are college graduates. It’s the 21st century, we need to get past this imaginary friend thought process and move on to reality. BOUQUETS to the sign shop at the corner of 14th and Cliffe. They were helpful, professional and reasonable. This business made it a pleasant experience to shop locally. IT WOULD be a Bouquet if the CVRD revised OCP will bring CVRD planning costs into line with their neighbors. At $2.2 million per year, the CVRD planning budget is twice that of Courtenay and Comox, combined. All have their own OCP’s and sets of Bylaws. Four OCP’s and four sets of bylaws in the Comox Valley. Definitely a cost advantage for Campbell River, Parksville, Nanaimo, Alberni, and other Island communities who are working hard to attract development and business. LEGIONS OF CLEAN CARS to the fellow who said he was part owner of a Comox car wash for the screaming tirade at me for washing out my truck bed; four small pieces of rubble got blown out of the box. I would

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have picked them up. He said there was a sign forbidding the washing of truck beds (who reads all the signs in these places, you’d spend half your life.) Due to this man’s screaming tirade I and my family will no longer patronize his wash, a loss of 7 vehicles to the business. Keep up the good work you’ll get all the business you deserve. CHEERS! A HUGE THANK YOU to the person who anonymously paid for my family’s dinner at The Bamboo Garden on Sunday night. It was an amazing surprise when we were told our meal was paid for, and we’re so appreciative of your generosity. We wish we could have thanked you ourselves, but we want you to know it really made our day. From my daughter, my wife and myself, Thank you so much! A LETTER to the Echo Editor expressed concern about CVRD transparency and bloated salaries of representatives. CVRD Area Representatives have approved a 30% raise in 2015! It’s interesting to note that the 3 CVRD area representatives received higher compensation than the entire Council, and Mayor of Kitimat. Kitimat Council has huge challenges in dealing with Oil and Gas growth in their community - what challenges are there in the CVRD to justify these salaries, here? MANY BOUQUETS of good will to McConochies who worked hard with me to find just the right recliner for my back. Now I can sit in comfort and relax in my chair with a book or watching a good movie. Much appreciated. BROOKLYN ELEMENTARY would like to thank Wal-Mart, Comox Quality Foods and St. John’s ACW as well as our Brooklyn community for donating their Campbell’s soup labels to us. We finally accumulated enough points to obtain some new playground equipment which the children will appreciate in the Fall. “It takes a community to raise a child.” DON’T BELIEVE everything you read in Beefs and Bouquets. Some of the biggest rip-off artists have been given glowing reviews here. I wonder if their spouses or parents send them in. Buyer beware: don’t take anyone’s word on who to hire. Be sure to get at least three quotes for the job you want done. That way you are less likely to get cheated. And if you do get taken, you can’t mention the crooks by name in this column, but there’s always Facebook. As long as you post the information so that only your closest friends, and not the general public can read it, you probably won’t get sued for libel, but the word will get out and hopefully force these crooks out of business. TO THE EXCEEDINGLY highly intelligent individual that wrote about the new speed limit on the island hi-way and murder. Nothing like comparing apples to oranges eh. You’re an idiot. A BOUQUET of lovely roses to

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Comox transgender girl, 11, sets the records straight with new birth certificate By Stephanie Ip Special to the Echo A young Comox girl is among the first 30 British Columbians to re-designate their gender on their birth certificates after new legislation was passed earlier this year allowing the change - but her mission’s not over yet. Harriette Cunningham, 11, was born a boy named Declan, but it wasn’t long before she began to understand something wasn’t right about the body she was born into. “She would rebel from getting her hair cut at a young age, and she would gravitate toward things our society would identify as really feminine,” said dad Colin Cunningham. “It was a journey of self-awareness, and at eight or nine she started to figure out where she was headed. She was already there and it was us that had to catch up really quickly.” From there, Cunningham said, it was a crash course of sorts for their family in LGBTQ and gender-identity issues, but at the end of the day, it was about standing by their child. “As early as kids can figure out who they are, she was pretty steadfast in her identity, and she’s really shown us the way through this,” Cunningham said of his daughter’s path to understanding herself. “She’s taught us a huge deal about life in general and ... she’s taught us what it means to be true to yourself. “We weren’t prepared for how strong and sure of herself she really is, so that’s been a lesson to us, too.” These days, Declan is known as Harriette, after filing paperwork last year to officially change her name. With the support of her family, and especially her grandmother Cathie Dickson, Harriette also embarked on a letter-writing campaign to var-

ious levels of government, pushing for legislation that would allow her to change the gender designation on her birth documents. In May, the provincial government finally passed Bill 17, which allows individuals to re-designate their gender on their birth certificates without having to undergo gender re-assignment surgery first. And just last week, Harriette received a new birth certificate that lists her gender as female. “I’m really happy. It matters to me to have me properly represented,” she told The Province. “It’s not just a piece of paper.” With her new birth certificate in hand, Harriette and her parents have already begun the process of applying for a new passport to match, in advance of travelling to Seattle next month for Gender Odyssey, a conference that examines matters relating to the transgender community. While her parents, in the past, have been able to explain why Harriette’s paperwork doesn’t match her physical representation, Harriette cited one experience where a security guard had to ask a manager to double check her passport, drawing the attention of other travellers and leaving

Harriette close to tears. “When they (security guards) saw my old passport, they would ask, ‘Well, where’s this person?’ I would get worried and anxious because I don’t think I should have to go through that,” Harriette said. “Some people they don’t get it. It definitely would’ve been a lot easier if there had been no gender on my birth certificate.” Though Harriette now has an accurate birth certificate - and soon will have a new passport - she’s still fighting to improve the situation for other gender-variant persons. “I’m definitely not finished,” she said. In October, the Cunningham family - along with lawyer barbara findlay, who spells her name without capitals - will attend a humanrights tribunal where Harriette will advocate for gender designation to be removed from birth certificates. “What I’m fighting for, ultimately, is to take gender markings off the passports and birth certificates. So when a child is born, they won’t label it,” Harriette explained. “If that had happened for me, it would’ve been a whole lot easier.”

Harriette Cunningham proudly displays her new birth certificate. Photograph by: Sandy Aitken

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Courtenay Legion Br. #17 is having a dance tonight (July 25) in the Upper Hall. The band is Lite Brew. Dance is 7:30 pm till 10:30 pm. Cost is $ 7.00.

They each arrived in the chair for different reasons, but the locks were chopped off in support of the same cause. On July 17 as hair fell to the floor of the St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital lobby $10,000 flowed in to boost cancer care, pushing the total amount of donations since 2007 to over $100,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cancer is personal,â&#x20AC;? said Shelley Gibson, an ER nurse who served as the master of ceremonies for the 8th Annual HeadShaving Challenge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing how the c-word affects absolutely everybody.â&#x20AC;? Curtis Gonzales, a housekeeping employee, raised around $400 and joked about having second thoughts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late to change my mind,â&#x20AC;? he said, as Cuts Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Curls Hair Studio volunteers braided his shoulder-length hair into braids so it was easier to deal with. He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really thinking of backing out. After all, cancer had hit close to home for him recently. In fact, the first thing he did after the ordeal concluded was head into the bowels of the hospital to check on his friend, a security guard named Gary heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked on night shifts with. Just recently his friend Gary had been attacked by cancer, and it shook the entire staff when he was laid out in St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with the disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over in the first floor,â&#x20AC;? he said, anxious to stop by his buddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bed, noting real bonds are formed on the long night shift hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked with him seven years, five days a week.â&#x20AC;? Glen Clark is another housekeeping staff member who was shaken by the news of Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cancer. He raised just over $1,800 in pledges and even got an eyebrow trim during the July 17 event. (Continued on page B2)

Classic burgers, music at Elks hall Sunday If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re downtown checking out the classic cars this Sunday donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the Elks volunteers are flipping five dollar burgers at the lodge on Sixth Street (across from the Atlas) from 11-2. In keeping with the classic theme Charlie and the Classics will perform in the air conditioned lounge for members and guests from 12-3. The Courtenay Elks Club is a volunteer organization that assists the needy in the Comox Valley. Info: 250-334-2512.

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Garth Brooks tribute show on August 1 Basically Brooks, a Garth Brooks Tribute, performs in the upper hall of the Courtenay Legion on August 1. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show at 7 pm. Tickets are $15.00 at the legion bar. There will be an amazing after show dance party set. FMI call Marj at 250-335-0656.

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New Anglican church holding first service There is a new church in the Comox Valley! St. Thomas Traditional Anglican Church would like to invite residents of the Comox Valley to come and join with us in the worship of Almighty God on Sunday July 27th at 11am in the Courtenay Train Station. (899 Cumberland Road Courtenay, B.C.) We are very pleased that our Bishop, The Right Reverend Shane B. Janzen, OSG, DD Metropolitan and Bishop Ordinary; and Rector, Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, The Anglican Catholic Church of Canada, Traditional Anglican Communion, will be joining us to celebrate mass and preach the Gospel. Following the service, a light luncheon and coffee will be served. For more information, please contact Fr. George Daley 250-8716782 or Barb Barker 250-334-3167.

A tear streaks down Trini Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face as she loses her hair for Dr. Phil Luke cancer.

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What’s On ‘If Americans Knew’ founder Alison Weir to speak in Courtenay next week about U.S.-Israeli relations

Fiddlejam is an eclectic group of young and old musicians who always bring you a good toe-tappin’ time

Fiddlejam performs at Simms Park this weekend Come enjoy fiddling, an integral part of our Canadian culture, with Fiddlejam playing this Sunday July 27 at 7:00pm at Simms Park. This performance is part of a free summer concert series hosted by the City of Courtenay. Fiddlejam is an eclectic group of 20 to 30 or so musicians which started in Comox a decade ago led by International fiddler Trent Freeman. Though primarily a fiddle group, accordions, banjos, guitars, man-

dolins and piano also fill out the sound with the occasional saxophone thrown in for good measure. Fiddlejam includes adults and youth and the band plays a variety of tunes ranging from traditional Old Time and Celtic, to Swing and Bluegrass. Throughout the fall they play for popular Contra Dances at the Big Yellow Merville Hall in...you guessed it...Merville, BC Other featured Simms Park performances include 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.

With the escalating violence and deaths now taking place in Israel/ Palestine, the media and the masses are wondering why? People want to learn more about the political underpinnings of this tragic conflict. Author, journalist and public affairs campaigner Alison Weir will speak on Vancouver Island on July 28 and 29 about the origins of the pro-Israeli bias among Western governments and media. Her Comox Valley appearance will take place Tuesday, July 29 at 2 pm at Zocalo Cafe, 5th Street and Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. The public is invited. Weir’s new book, Against Our Better Judgment: How the US was used to create Israel, uses meticulously sourced evidence to show how the US was manipulated into backing the creation of a Jewish state in the Middle East. Weir is the founder and executive director of If Americans Knew, an organization that focuses on the Middle East and US foreign policy towards it. The organization documents how US policy consistently favours Israel, resulting in considerable financial and military aid to the state of Israel, at great cost to Americans. On her Vancouver Island tour, Weir will also speak at the following locations: Victoria on Monday July 28 at 7:00pm in the Fernwood Community Association, 1923 Fernwood Road;

Alison Weir and Duncan on Tuesday July 29 at 7:00pm at the Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram Street. Alison Weir’s Island tour is sponsored by Barnard-Boecker Centre Foundation; Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid, Victoria; Independent Jewish Voices, Victoria; and MidIslanders for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (MIJPME). For further information contact hannant@shaw. ca or (Courtenay only) 250-331-9391. Also visit these web sites: www. midislanders.com and ifamericansknew.org. Folks are encouraged to come by Zocalo Cafe early to ensure a seat and to try out their new menu items. Admission is by donation.

Comox hospital employees raise $10,000 to boost cancer care “I really appreciate everyone that pledged,” he said, quickly adding that he hopes even more can be done in future given the terrible nature of cancer to steal lives away. “It needs to be bigger.” Trini Hill, a lab worker, knows just how devastating cancer can be. Her mom died just last year of the disease, and she’ll never forget her father being taken 29-yearsago by the scourge.

Cancers tentacles stretch out far and wide. Her 17-year-old daughter Emma, still struggling with the loss of her grandmother, stayed close to her mom to provide affection and support. “It was amazing,” she said after, describing the powerful nature of the head shave challenge as she reflected on what this would mean to her grandma. “I was just thinking about how proud she would be of my mom.”

Parents creating learning centre for kids with neuro developmental challenges Public is invited to attend Open House today for the non-profit organization By Michael Briones Echo Staff A group of Comox Valley parents are establishing a unique learning centre for children and youth with neuro-developmental disabilities. They are bringing to the valley the successful Nanaimo Unique Kids Organization, a non-profit and federally registered charity, that is geared towards helping out special students, who otherwise would not have thrived in the normal public school system. The Comox Valley Unique Kids Learning Centre is opening up in early September. Its mission is to offer support services and relief to children and youth with neuro-developmental disabilities by developing and implementing education, social integration, and recreation services. Lisa Sandri-Rye, who is one of the parents behind the creation of this program here, said they’ve been considering this for the past

two years. They’ve visited the Nanaimo site and met with the team there. “There is a strong need for this type of service for kids with autism and other neuro-developmental challenges,” said Sandri-Rye. “Many children and youth with these challenges are not getting their educational needs met in the public school system.” For those who are interested in learning about this non-profit learning centre, an Open House is being held on today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 280 - 2nd Street Courtenay. “We are very excited to be offering families of the Comox Valley an alternate learning environment for their children from grades K-12,” said Sandri-Rye. If you are not able to attend, but would like information about registering, please contact cvalternateschooling@gmail.com or join us the group on Facebook at CV Unique Kids Learning Centre.

Kevin Scheuerman, also from the lab, was up for a bit of fun although he protested a bit first. He had combed his curly hair into an Afro, which was slowly dismantled strand by strand. But he finally agreed to leave a little hilarious tuft sticking up for a $300 pledge arranged auction-style during the festivities. Dr. Phil Luke had some more somber reflections. “Every day in my working life we deal with cancer patients,” he

said, referring to the near-constant struggle to help people through some of their worst days. But there was something else, too. “Ten years ago my mom died of cancer,” he reflected. “She died on the veranda overlooking English Bay.” Hospital board chair Chris Kelsey was a bit frazzled by the excitement of losing his hair willingly. When things calmed down he considered his new dome.

“I am very proud of all those who participated, and those who donated,” he said. “Losing my hair is an insignificant sacrifice compared to the courage and determination that our patients show every day in their battles against cancer and other health issues.” The money raised this year will go towards expanding the current cancer ward by rearranging the tight area at the front of the hospital where chemotherapy visits take place.

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BIG PERFORMANCES AT COMOX NAUTICAL DAYS FESTIVAL Comox Nautical Days Festival 2014 will showcase some of the biggest and best performers from the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island. We are excited to announce that one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading and most convincing Johnny Cash tribute artists David James and Big River will perform at Comox Nautical days for the first time. He performs all the Cash songs you love including; I Walk the Line, Solitary Man, Get Rhythm, Folsom Prison, Ring of Fire and new songs like Hurt and Rusty Cage. David James and Big River perform Monday, August 4 at 9 p.m. just prior to the Quality Foods Festival of Lights Fireworks Extravaganza. A number of other groups will perform for the first time during Comox Nautical Days including; The Balkan Babes, an award-winning womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cappella ensemble from Victoria, and The Rachael Fuller Trio, playing everything from funk, to ballads, from rock to pop and even a few waltzes. Also performing this year is the Andrea Smith Band. V.I.M.Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Female songwriter of the year in 2007 Andreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s combination of bluesy soul and energetic country rock gets everybody dancing. 2014 V.I.M.Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vocalist of the year Brodie Dawson Band also joins this roster of talented musicians. Taking centre stage on Saturday, August 2nd at noon is the Royal Canadian Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NADEN BAND. Comprised of 35 professional fulltime musicians whose primary role

David James and Big River within the RCN is to support Naval Operations, ceremonial events, and generate public awareness, helping to facilitate a greater understanding of the role the RCN serves in protecting Canadian interests at home and abroad. Over the past 74 years, the Naden

Band has established and maintained a reputation of presenting audiences at home and abroad with musical performances of the highest caliber, while taking pride in making a difference within the communities it serves. Versatile entertainer and Juno

Award winner Helen Austin returns to the Festival and brings along some of her friends when she performs Saturday, August 2nd. Always fun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can count on Helen to combine her fresh sense of humour with her wonderful musical gift. Captain Crackerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Dance

stars Circus on Saturday evening and on Sunday evening we welcome back the perennial favourites Time Well Wasted. For a complete listing of all of the great performers at the 2014 Comox Nautical Days go to: www.comoxnauticaldays.com

LAMMAS CELEBRATION TUESDAY Lake Trail Community Connections invites members, friends and neighbours to join us in celebrating the tradition of Lammas, the first harvest of the year, with a community potluck in the Community-School Garden. All lovers of fresh garden produce are invited to come and sample the fertile bounty of our school-community demonstration garden! Lammas - the traditional festival of the first fruits - is the start of the grain harvest which begins the season of abundance for Northern European peoples. This is the time to start gathering in summer foods and preserving the garden produce. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great chance to celebrate the food that is ripening in the garden now. Our Community Demonstration Garden, founded in 2011, operates as an outdoor classroom for Lake Trail students and as a base for community garden education programs.

The garden has square-foot and raised beds, a permaculture-inspired mandala or keyhole garden, a culinary herb spiral, edible landscaping plots and an orchard. Volunteers, including those wanting to learn more about gardening techniques or others with expertise to share, are always welcome to get involved. Come celebrate the harvest with other garden enthusiasts! The Lammas potluck will be on Tuesday, July 29 , between 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Garden at Lake Trail and Willemar. There will be plenty of refreshments and food travelling from the garden directly onto your plate. Bring a dish to share if you can but come anyway if you can (In case of rain, the event moves into the school building - look for signage on the side entrance.) For more information, or to join in as a volunteer and help with harvesting and food preparation, please con-

Ron Bridge, a landscape artist, will show his latest workers this weekend at the historic Filberg Lodge in Comox

Local artist to headline this weekend at Filberg Lodge The Filberg Lodge is putting on an exhibition and sale of oil paintings by local artist Ron Bridge on July 26-27. Primarily a landscape artist, Bridge has been busy the last year painting a variety of subjects. What is the catalyst for inspiration? Bridge muses that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually a â&#x20AC;&#x153;feelingâ&#x20AC;? - something that compels one to paint: the play of light in a natural setting, the patina of age on an aging building, the character in a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the delights of painting,â&#x20AC;? says Bridge, â&#x20AC;&#x153;is that it forces one to

see, to look deeply and really appreciate the myriad colours, textures, and light.â&#x20AC;? Once heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absorbed the setting, Bridge returns to his Cloudburst Studio and, using his sketches and composites from multiple photos, he manipulates his artistic license by freely suggesting colours and working to create the mood he experienced. Bridge has an impressive exhibiting record. You may have seen his paintings locally at the Originals Only show, Timmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Art Gallery, Comox Valley Art Gallery, the

Wilsden Gallery and the Royal Bank Courtenay. In Vancouver he has exhibited at the The Vancouver Board of Trade and Molson Indy Charity. Currently his work is exhibited at Crown Isle and his own Cloudburst Studio on Forbidden Plateau Rd. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit, art enthusiasts will see an eclectic, yet powerful mix of local, Canadian, US landscapes and Asian/European subjects. Bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solo show is at the Filberg Lodge in Comox on July 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.

Celebrate the best of Arts, Crafts and Music at the Filberg Fest In just one week we will be once again enjoying the magic of the Filberg Festival. The critters will move out and the vendors will move in to take over the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park for four fabulous days of arts & crafts, music, food and fun Aug. 1-4. We are really excited about the entertainment line-up that will be showcasing the new â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comox Rotary Stageâ&#x20AC;? formally known as the Main Stage. The programming this year will be a mix of genres to appeal to a much wider audience including childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performers on the Garden Stage. Headliners include: Tillerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Folly, Royal Wood, Jesse Peters, and Ken Lavigne. You can also see local favourites: Sue Medley & The Back Road Band, Helen Austin, Brodie

Dawson, David Gogo and Phil Dwyer performing throughout the long weekend. For a full list of entertainment visit http://filbergfestival.com/the-festival/entertainment/ schedule/. Local Comox Valley painter, Tracy Kobus will be this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guest Artist located under the Arbour on the upper lawn. Her acrylic paintings give a thoughtful perspective on the connection between humans and nature. You can take a peak at Tracyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work by visiting her website at www.tracykobus.com . This year

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Rainbow Youth Theatre presents ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ By Lisa Grant Rainbow Youth Theatre’s “Bye Bye Birdie” production team and teenaged cast of 24 have been enthusiastically working to prepare an inspired and inspiring performance. Producer Teresa Coates, who says that her first time producing “has been a lot of fun” and that “the kids have been great,” assembled a stellar production team for this “fun, timeless classic set in the late 1950s.” Well-known and experienced Director and Choreographer Brian Kruse and Musical Director Joey Clarkson provide their gifts of talent and vision, supported by Summer Student Production Assistant and Stage Manager Matt Ehrler; piano player Dagmar Kilian; set painters Naomi Peterson and Anne Clarkson; costume designers Teresa Coates, Nicole Seeley and Heather Demeo; along with a terrific backstage crew. The show’s action begins with rock star a la Elvis Presley, Conrad Birdie (Kyle Fukui), being drafted. Producer and song writer Albert Peterson (James Coates) is persuaded by his long-suffering girlfriend Rosie Alvarez (Sienna Orbell/ Michaela Demeo) to get Conrad to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show, to inspire a yet-to-be written song, “One Last Kiss” when he kisses a randomly chosen high school girl, Kim MacAfee (Farrell Cambrey), daughter of Harry (James Donn) and Doris MacAfee (Claire Everson). Albert Peterson’s aim is to appease his nagging mother Mae Peterson (Kennedy Daniels) who wants to get her son into show business rather than have him realize his dream of being an English Teacher. Of course, all of this inspires some great music, dance, drama, and comedy. Anne Clarkson believes that opportunity to shine in the show abounds for everyone, and Hayden Ledingham, who plays “nerd” Harvey Johnson, agrees. While Ledingham began dancing locally at age 5, he only entered theatre last year - but he is hooked. He feels that “everyone in this show is having fun with their roles - every single person has a line to say - every character has a name.” He further comments that “The actors are getting used to the sets, “and “one dance number is quite challenging, but will fall into place.” Ledingham explains that the hard work began before with Joey Clarkson teaching seven songs to the cast before Brian Kruse arrived on set to direct and introduce the choreography. Clarkson “handles the musical side,” leading vocal and physical warm-ups. Ledingham adds that “Joey and Brian work well together.” Dagmar Kilian plays piano for both summer shows, observing that the music in “Bye Bye Birdie” ranges “from jazz to old fashioned Rock and Roll,” at times with a “Bluesy influence.” She perceives that the music is “descriptive,” used to depict scenes as needed; an example is the “classical choral” music used in the Ed Sullivan Show scene, and Ledingham adds it is “something you would hear in church.” Joey Clarkson’s mother, Anne Clarkson, remarks that the show is perhaps best described as “musically pictorial.” Some of the bestknown songs include “The Telephone Hour,” “Kids,” and “Put on a Happy Face.” “The kids are having fun travelling into the past,” says Anne Clarkson, and she adds that she has been enjoying helping to paint sets to depict that past time. The MacAfees’ home features 1950s wood panelling, which Ledingham says reflects the fact that the dwellers are “boring people; the Dad is grumpy and the Mom is confused.” Other sets, which Clarkson notes are “specifically done for particular

Practising music for ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ (Photos by Lisa Grant)

Scene from ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

James Coates as Albert Peterson moments in the show” include a train, outside the Courthouse, a kitchen, and two bedrooms- and they are “visually gorgeous.” The show is suitable for everyone, so come and step back into the 1950s. Ledingham reflects with words of caution - or perhaps appeal

- for audience members: “The girls in the play are like the girls attending a Beatles concert. It is not a quiet musical!” But, the refrain of the song originally sung by Dick Van Dyke on Broadway in 1960 and in the 1963 movie will ensure you “put on a happy face!”

Tickets and performances are at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School, on Lerwick in Courtenay. The show runs Thurs. July 31st, Fri. August 1st, Sat. August 2nd, Sun. August 3rd - 7 pm, and Sat. August 2nd at 2 pm. Tickets are $15, and are for sale

from 12-4 daily, and one hour prior to show times, and Advance Tickets are available at Laughing Oyster Bookstore in Courtenay (on 5th Street) and at Red Carpet Consignment Boutique in Comox (at the corner of Comox Ave and Anderton).

New minister starts at St. George’s United SSt. George’s United Church in downtown Courtenay has welcomed Ryan Slifka as its new Minister beginning July 1st. St. George’s invites all people to attend gathers for public worship every Sunday at 10:30 Ryan was ordained in May 2014 after graduating from the Vancouver School of Theology at UBC. He comes to us as having previously been Campus Minister for the United Church at UBC, and Associate Minister at University Hill Congregation in Vancouver. Ryan is married to Cheyenne, and together they have two young children, Abraham, 11 months, and Walter, 4 years old. Ryan’s interests are varied, including local food, making his own pasta and sausage, and reading a good book. He is also deeply committed to social and environmen-

tal issues, and building communities where all people can find meaning and belonging. He discovered the Christian faith as a young adult and is passionate about making the connections between the wisdom of ancient tradition and life’s present challenges. St. George’s is one of the longest standing Christian communities in the Comox Valley, having celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2013. It is an active congregation, devoted to spiritual growth and serving the community. It sponsors the Sonshine Lunch Club, which feeds about 130 people each weekday out of the church kitchen. St. George’s is looking forward to this new development and is excited by its prospects for the future of faith in the Comox Valley, and Ryan’s commitment to family and to the life of the Spirit. New St. George’s minister Ryan Slifka and his wife Cheyenne

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Sports and Recreation GOLF NEWS GREENSKEEPER REVENGE DAY Another good turnout Sunday morning, July 20th for Men’s Club at Sunnydale. It was Greenskeeper Revenge Day with tees at the back and pins in tough spots. Some good scores turned in, compared to previous years. Overall Low Gross: Mitch Carr-Hilton 72. Overall Low Net Rick Dawson 65. 0-10 Low Gross 1st Greg Koster - 74C/B; 2nd Robin Ward -74; 3rd Kyle Stairs 77 0-10 Low Net 1st Silvio Alberti - 69; 2nd Dan Woods - 70; 3rd Jim Buchanan 71 11+ Low Gross 1st Ed Podetz - 77; 2nd Ken Cottini - 82C/B; 3rd Earl Costello 82; 4th Ron Fearing- -84 11+ Low Net 1st Bruce Donnegan - 69 C/B; 2nd Guy Traverse - 69; 3rd Harvey Skerrat - 71; 4th Ron Pinke - 72 Open Skins - Dan Woods (Eagle on 2); Jon Huisman (Birdie on 5); Robin Ward (Birdie on 8); Silvio Alberti (Birdie on 9); Mitch CarrHilton (Birdie on 17). Other exciting news: Wally Pettigrew had a Hole in One on #3 with a 3 iron from 197 yards! Come on out on Sunday mornings at 8 for 8:30 start or Wednesday evenings 5:30 for 6:00 start. Visitors welcome. RESULTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH

Sunnydale Men’s Club winners: Mitch Carr-Hilton (Low Gross Winner); Wally Pettigrew (Hole in One) and Rick Dawson (Low Net Winner).

A good turnout Wednesday Night for Sunnydale Men’s Club. It was a special night as a group of ladies holding a fundraising tournament earlier in the afternoon were still in the clubhouse and held a very entertaining Zumba (dance exercise) demonstration. Thanks Ladies! Come on out Wednesday nights and have some fun. 5:30 for 6:00 start. Visitors welcome. We have some great sponsors: Midland Tools; Sleeman Brewery; Westview Ford and Davey Tree Experts. Low Gross: 1st Robin Ward - 33; 2nd Ardrew Flaro - 35; 3rd Mitch Carr-Hilton - 36; 4th Doug Rushton - 38. Low Net: 1st Rick Dawson 31.5; 2nd Dan Woods - 32; 3rd Bart Z - 32; 4th Corey Nickerson - 33.

Mixed slo-pitch standings final, playoffs start today TIER 1: Banner Landscaping Brewers split their last 2 games of the season losing 15-11 to Speedy Glass Auto Devils and doubled Ducks Gone Wild 10-5 to capture first place in Tier 1. The Devils crushed Sunlfe Slammers 17-6 to finish a game behind the Brewers. The Lucky Dawgs hammered the Slammers 21-9 and tied Mission Possible Shockers 9-9. The Shockers also played to a 9-9 draw with the Lucky Dawgs. The Slammers defeated the Ducks 7-4 and Ramrod got by the Renegades 11-9. TIER 2: The Loose Cannons crushed the Benchwarmers 24-10 and beat the Peanut Gallery 15-7 to finish in first in Tier 2 play. The VIIC Vikings hammered Sauced 19-5. The Benchwarmers also fell 16-11 to the Vikings as Alicia

McCotter hit her 2nd homer of the year while Derek Gjesdal hit a grand slam for the Vikings. Average Joes doubled the Calm Batters 22-11 and won 16-9 against Sauced. TIER 3: The Wrecks captured first place easily in Tier 3 despite dropping their last contest 18-17 to the Zombies. The Malfunctions edged the Griffin Ball Busters 12-11 and the C.V. Marine Misfits smoked the Contenders 23-8. TIER 4: The Pacers hammered the Tuls 15-4 and got by the Tee Box Ballers 12-11 to take the Tier 4 division. Weavers Leather EZ Ryders got by the Slippery Kittens 12-9 while Walkers Optional blasted the Coco Loco’s 21-3. Playoyffs will be July 25 -27 at Lewis park using a double knockout format.

SHOOT FOR HAMS AND PINEAPPLES For those that have not been throwing their darts for a month or two, the Comox Legions Annual Ham and Pineapple tournament is fast approaching (even faster for some of us older folk). The event takes place on Saturday, August 9th. The entry fee is $5.00 per player. It is a mixed doubles event, so bring your own partner where possible (there may be a few looking for a partner, so contact the con-

vener). Hams and pineapples go to first, second and third place, with the 1 and 2 spot getting additional prizes. There will be prizes for the guy and gal in the best Hawaiian type dress, there have been some dandies, so expect a fun shoot. Light lunch will be available, toe line is 11 am. So come get the dust of your feathers for the up coming season.

COLOURED BALL CHALLENGE The object of the game for the July 22nd Sunnydale Tuesday Ladies was simple: not to lose the coloured ball. All teams did extremely well with only one team (who shall remain nameless) unable to return their ball at the end of the round. Everyone else was rewarded with a slightly bruised, previously used ball. Good fun! Low Gross Winner was Doris Squire with 91. Sandra Gallaway posted 91 while Sharon Littler, Lois Westbrook and Kathie Reid tied with 94. Lucille Campbell had her best game of the year and was rewarded with Low Net Winner with a score of 67. Chris Annand was 2nd (70), Penny Wagenstein was 3rd

(71) while Charlene Cebryk and Frances Shaw tied with 72. Lowest # of Putts winner was Sandra Gallaway and Gayle Odo recorded the Longest Putt on #9. Frances Shaw won the Rob Speer Pro Shop KP on #15 and Ann McLeod had a good day winning KP’s on #10 and #17. Lois Westbrook (0-24 Hcp) and Margaret Poje (25+ Hcp) won the KP on #5 2nd Shot . Birdies were recorded by Vicki Bombini (#5) and Lois Westbrook (#16). The deadline for entering the Sunnydale Ladies Tillicum is fast approaching, so Ladies get yourself a partner and enter the 2 Ball Best Ball Tournament. We will be having a Country and Western Themed Wine and Cheese and Horserace on Friday, August 8th followed by the one day Tournament on Saturday, August 9th. All women golfers are welcome to join us on Tuesday mornings for 18 or 9 holes of golf or on Thursday evenings. Contact the Sunnydale Pro Shop for more info: 250-334-3232.

COMOX LEGION GOLF MEMORIAL On Sunday July 20th, twenty-six golfers took to the greens at Longlands for the inaugural ‘Myrna Cooley’ Memorial 9 Hole Golf Tournament. On hand to participate were Wayne Cooley and his daughter Sherry MacLeod (who had travelled up from Colorado to be a part of the event). Under what was said to be ideal conditions weather wise, the players played to a blind draw, shot gun and best ball format. Coming in with the lowest score of 29 was the team of John Paulin and

Reg Garnet. The perpetual trophy was presented by Wayne Cooley and Sherry MacLeod. In second place were Victor Simonson and Tracy Lutley with a score of 30 and in third spot were Ray Norton and Gillian Iddiols with a score of 31. The award for the most honest team went to Carol Merkley and John Davies. Closest shot to pin for the ladies was awarded to Tracy Lutley, and (after some debate) Joe McNeil was awarded closest to the pin for men. Many thanks go to Tom Worth and Roy Warden of Port Hardy Building supplies and to Labatt’s Breweries for their generosity in supplying prizes for the tournament. Also, to Longlands for donating two passes for 9 holes that went to the most honest players as we figured they needed the practice ... no offense Carol and John. Sherry, Myrna’s daughter, was presented with a Legion zippered hoody and she in return presented the Legion with a NORAD flag. Extra special thanks to Vicky Willington, along with Tracy Lutley who supplied a fabulous pasta salad, for putting on an excellent lunch. The Comox Legion holds a 9 hole and lunch event once a month from April through September at Longlands, for members and guests at a cost of $20.00 (except for the September wind-up which is $25.00) the next one is August the 17th, tee time 10 am, pre-register at the bar by the 15th or contact the convener at 250-339-9592 or dcwillington@gmail.com

Comox Valley Slo-Pitch League Final Standings TIER 1 TEAM Banner Landscaping Brewers Speedy Glass Devils Sunlife Slammers Cumberland Hotel Lucky Dawgs Ducks Gone Wild RamRods Mission Possible Shockers Renegades

TIER 2 TEAM Loose Cannons VIIC Vikings Average Joes Sauced Calm Batters Peanut Gallery Billy D’s Benchwarmers

TIER 3 TEAM Wrecks Malfunctions Griffin Ball Busters Contenders Elks Zombies C.V. Marine Misfits Komox Grind Oyster River Rats

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Sports and Recreation The Shamrocks were in desperate need of a backup goaltender when their starting backstopper Matt Flindell was unable to play. Cody Hagendorn would start and Reid as back up. It was an exciting moment for Reid who was only too happy to make his Senior A lacrosse debut. He is only 17. He didn’t have his playing gear with him at that time. He was wearing flip flops and shorts only. Quickly the Shamrocks found runners for him to borrow and was given Flindell’s gear and stick to use. The chances of Reid manning the pipes in the senior Shamrock’s game was slim to none. You can only hope. With the Shamrocks coasting with a comfortable 13-5 advantage, in the last two

minutes of the game, Reid was called in to finish the game. He got the opportunity to record a save when Salmonbellies player, Colton Clark, came in to get his third goal of the game. Reid denied Clark, for his first ever WLA save. “I was just trying to play the angles and do the basics right.” said Reid after the game. It was a night Reid will never forget. The Victoria Shamrocks beat the Salmonbellies and have locked down the number one spot in the league. Reid’s Intermediate A Shamrocks are currently in playdowns to get to the Provincial Championships in Richmond where they have a good chance of bringing home the gold medal after finishing second in league play.

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Former Valley Wild goalie gets chance of a lifetime Former Comox Valley Wild lacrosse player Liam Reid was sitting casually in the stands with his teammates at the Q Centre in Victoria. He was getting ready to watch the Victoria Shamrocks of the Western Lacrosse Association take on archrivals, the New Westminster Salmonbellies.

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Former Mark Isfeld volleyball player Joel Regehr has been named to Canada’s national junior team. The towering 6’7 middle hitter, who now plays for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, is one of 14 athletes taking part in a five-day training camp at Algonquin College in Ottawa. Regehr was selected to the junior team program following the National Team Challenge Cup, which was held July 15-20 in Gatineau, Quebec. He represented Team BC. Following the camp, 12 players will be chosen to travel to San Salvador, El Salvador for the U21 NORCECA Continental Championship, July 27 to August 4, 2014. The top two teams from this tournament will earn a berth at the 2015 FIVB U21 World Championship. Regehr honed his volleyball skills while playing at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary. The Province newspaper ranked Regehr as the No. 5 graduating player in B.C. high school boys volleyball in 2013. His mother, Donna Baydock, is a UBC

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