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Costco case creates noise at council chambers Hillian’s request for a new staff report rejected 4-2

By Michael Briones Echo Staff

Black Fly, a film partially shot on Denman Island, got such a warm reception at the Vancouver International Film Festival it won a third screening.

Film shot on Denman hits festival circuit Islanders getting a screening Saturday night at Seniors Centre

By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff When Jason Bourque wanted to find the perfect setting to capture the mystery and terror in a thriller film inspired by a real serial killer, he turned to Denman Island to lend its unique charm as a central, if anonymous, character. On the heels of dual sold-out shows at the Vancouver International Film Festival he will be screening Black Fly this Saturday on the Island as a thank you.

“Because it’s so quiet on Denman we were able to really give it this really spooky atmosphere, this undercurrent of dread,” Bourque said. “I’m just very proud of what we’ve pulled off.”

The majority of the movie was filmed in Maple Ridge and Langley, but because the story is set in the Gulf Islands these segments had to be placed in the broader context of — somewhere.

Luckily, Jim McKeown, the second unit production coordinator who had worked on the budget, which successfully attracted $250,000 from Telefilm Canada, knew just the place.

Originally from Port Alberni, he had fallen in love with Denman Island during his days in the Comox Valley.

While shooting Foreverland he had spent five days on Vancouver Island, travelling through Coombs, Qualicum Beach, Cathedral Grove and Long Beach. But he knew Denman should be cast for the role of backdrop in Black Fly. “It was super special,” he said of the two days spent on Denman with a small crew. “What we got in terms of footage was fantastic.”

They filmed at the Denman Island General Store & Post Office, Lone Pine Farm, Hilberry Farm, and nabbed beautiful scenery shots elsewhere in the process.

“The locations really knocked it out of the park,” he said, noting the director of photography was so taken by the place that he was convinced Denman was the key ingredient that would push the film over the top into critical acclaim territory.

“Every time he did a setup he was composing his acceptance speech.”

Local residents were extremely helpful,

It turned a bit noisy at Courtenay council on Monday when councillor Doug Hillian brought back a controversial deafening issue.

Hillian expressed concerns about the early morning noise coming from Costco that he says appear to contravene the city’s bylaw. He put forward a motion requesting a staff report on the measures that have been applied or that need to be taken to address and resolve the issue.

“I am convinced it’s not just one individual,” said Hillian. “It’s a concern shared by the neighbourhood. I am also concerned that at one point we may once again have to answer to the ombudperson’s office regarding what we have actually done to address this.

“My third concern is although in the past we have acknowledged that Costco has made certain efforts to negate the noise coming from their operation, when we hear concerns about horns honking and loud machinery operating at five in the morning it does seem beyond what could be reasonably expected.”

While the majority of council understood Hillian’s intention, they could not find a good reason why another staff report would be necessary.

Councillor Bill Anglin pointed out a report has already been done in the past on the steps the city have taken. He said there’s nothing new to add to it.

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Courtenay council endorses two breweries’ lounge proposals

By Michael Briones Echo Staff

Jim McKeown, the second unit production coordinator, steered the film to Denman Island because of his personal experience there with some chipping in as extras, and even some of the animals made it into the movie.

“At one point this horse really wanted to get into the picture,” he said. “Some animals they see you pointing at something and they just want in to get in front

of it.”

Bourque, who wrote, directed and executive produced the film, remembers the wealth of eerie ambiance.

“We shot on a property where the owner collects old buses,” he said.

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Courtenay council gave its support to the issuance of brewery lounge endorsements to two new microbreweries that will be opening soon in the city.

Their endorsements of Gladstone Brewery Company and Forbidden Brew Corporation will now be forwarded to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, which will review council’s resolution to determine if all the regulatory criteria have been met and that it would not be contrary to public interest before approving licences.

Gladstone hit a hurdle in their application last month when the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association rejected their plans to provide food at their lounge area using a food truck, which it claims contravenes city bylaw.

The DCBIA’s opposition led council to delay making a resolution on Gladstone’s application until the owners can come up with an acceptable solution.

Gladstone has come up with a suitable plan and confirmed to the DCBIA that they have made an agreement with two food establishments to provide food for their patrons. The DCBIA indicated to council they agree with the plans and supports Gladstone.

Council has posted notifications in the local newspaper and on its website regarding the two lounge endorsements applications. Both businesses appeared to have the full support of the general community as comments and inputs were lacking.

Gladstone’s brewery lounge would be located in the city’s downtown core on 244 4th Street. It will be within 350 metres of various social and recreational facilities and public buildings including restaurants, pubs, the Sid Williams Theatre, the Comox Valley Art Gallery, and Courtenay City Hall.

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CULTURE HAS TO CHANGE AT CITY HALL

Mr. David Allen CAO City of Courtenay 830 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 2J7

October 8, 2014

Dear Mr. Allen I write to you today regarding your statements as they appeared in Comox Valley Record newspaper on October 7, 2014.

Thanks for letting me know “that your door is open” to discuss my concerns. I’m the taxpayer, and as a taxpayer, a major employer, community supporter, and the largest developer in the Valley my door is also open. My team and I have worked diligently to create a first-class community with over 1,000 homes - all of who generate tax revenues for this City – year after year after year!

David, you continue to make public statements that are either incorrect or misleading.

Let me elaborate.

A portion of the article states that when a developer finishes their development and moves on, it’s the city and taxpayers that are responsible in perpetuity for operating and maintaining roads, water, sewer and other infrastructure. The last time I checked, that is part of why we pay taxes to the City of Courtenay – for the provision of these services.

Furthermore, who pays for NEW infrastructure? The developers and finally the end users or purchasers – who then become the City taxpayers. The more costs downloaded by the City onto the developer, the higher the lot price and ultimately their homes. The wider the roads, the more pathways and walk trails, double sidewalks and landscaped boulevards the City asks for only increases the downstream liabilities and yearly expenses to the City and ultimately the taxpayer who funds it all. I am not saying we do not require some or parts of all these specifications and green spaces but what specifications are reasonable within this market place to allow growth to continue. At some point the costs are too great for the marketplace to bear.

You then go on to explain your new DART program at great lengths. While this may be a positive step forward, it covers only one component of the land development process and does not deal with the real underlying issues. It may assist the developers walking through the door for the first time but does nothing to speed up the layers and uncertainties of the bureaucrats in the City’s Engineering Department. On that note, was the development community, the end user, even consulted as staff developed the process improvements? No, they were not!

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A GREAT CITY NEEDS A CLEAR VISION

David, we have had a Comprehensive Community Plan in place for the past 25 years, we have worked effectively with the City of Courtenay prior to your arrival and arguably set the highest standards for building in the Valley. The taxpayers of Crown Isle have contributed millions in annual taxes to support the city’s infrastructure, tax base, and economic and social wellbeing for all Courtenay residents. And will continue to do so in perpetuity!

I question if Council is being mislead with what is actually taking place. When Councilors stand and applaud the staff for all their hard work on development and its processes what exactly are they applauding? More staff, more overhead, more meetings, more studies…. less development. Expenses up, revenues down. Does this meet the Vision for the City of Courtenay? In the private sector that just doesn’t work!

There is a solution! We want to work with the City and partner to get economic development and employment moving in the Valley. I would welcome a meeting with you, The Mayor and Council plus representatives from staff with our team and others from the development community to find solutions and get this relationship back on track.

It is imperative that the City engage the development community to jointly produce a set of procedures and engineering specifications together with achievable timelines that are acceptable for all parties involved. We are looking for accountability and engagement; a logical sequential plan plus initial disclosure of the “issues” followed by regular action and follow up. Our hope is for an atmosphere of cooperation, teamwork and collective problem solving, not obstructive risk aversion.

We both want the same outcome; a thriving, vibrant City of Courtenay.

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Council endorses Costco noise issue resurfaces Vandervalk to go before pair of brew pubs judge and jury (Continued from page 1)

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The lounge has an accommodation capacity of 30 persons. Patrons can purchase and consume pints of beer onsite. The hours of liquor service would be from 9 a.m. to midnight Monday to Sunday.

The Forbidden Brew is located on 1590 Cliffe Avenue at the Westerly Hotel in Courtenay. Its application for a lounge endorsement was also posted in the newspaper and the city’s website. No input or submissions against the plan was received.

The brewery lounge would be located in a commercial area near the city’s downtown and will within 250 metres of various restaurants, pubs and commercial buildings. It will have a 50-person capacity and will be operating from 11 a.m. to midnight from Monday to Sunday.

If approved by the LCLB, council feels they will have a positive impact on the general community.

Film shot on Denman (Continued from page 1) “So we have visuals of our protagonist cutting through a field with an old double decker bus and there’s this horse off in the distance.”

The director of photography may not have been far off. In fact, the movie did so well at VIFF they were awarded a third screening. And now Bourque is in the middle of shooting for the moon, submitting the flick to prestigious festivals such as Sundance and South by Southwest.

But the Denman Island showing Saturday at the seniors centre at 7:30 p.m. ($12 and $7 for students and seniors) will be the perfect jumping off point. And if it goes well it could be the start of the Denman Island Film Festival.

“There’s the VIFF, there’s TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) and then there’s the DIFF,” McKeown said nonchalantly. “So what’s the DIFF?” He says the Denman Island cinematic creation experience was such a good one he hopes it will allow him to attract other filmmakers to the Comox Valley island.

“It was fun for me because I have two lives — I have a life in Vancouver and I have a life on Vancouver Island,” he said. “I hope that it may turn into an opportunity for me to liaison and bring other productions here.”

“I have a problem supporting the motion,” said Anglin. “If there was something specific that you wanted, maybe I can understand it but given the fact that we’ve rehashed this on multiple occasions, we’ve had ombudsman’s reports that indicate that our process is valid, that we’re addressing most concerns. I am not sure what’s to gain.”

Councilor Manno Theos also felt this case has been discussed significantly but he doesn’t recall if a follow up was ever done.

“My concern would be if this goes back to the ombudsman are we going to have egg on our face if we didn’t follow it up effectively and properly?” said Theos, who added that council should protect themselves.

Councillor Jon Ambler also has not seen fundamental changes since the last time this case was dealt with. A study was already done and the case was investigated at length. He feels people have to make their own choices as well.

“Human beings have a responsibility and accountability for their own lives and how they conduct themselves,” said Ambler. “If I was living in a place where particular circumstances in the neighbourhood made it untenable for me to enjoy my quality of life I would strongly consider relocating myself because it’s clear that the standard in the city does not silence. You’re not entitled to silence. There’s a bylaw and if you can’t be happy living the city because of the amount of noise, and you’re concerned it’s affecting your health or any other issues, then I think I would strongly consider moving somewhere else.”

Chief Administrative Officer David Allen wasn’t sure what Hillian wanted staff to report on as he also felt since he started working at city hall nothing significant has changed.

Councillor Rona Rae-Leonard said the city has just approved a new bylaw that included ways to deal with issues similar to the Costco case. Whether it’s working or not, a report she said would help enlighten council and the public about it.

“I am of the opinion the difference between previous complaints and the complaints that we are receiving now is we have a new amended noise bylaw,” said Leonard.

“There is a question about whether or not the public is going to have any satisfaction from the amendment in terms of certain kinds of ongoing noises. A staff report will clearly articulate whether or not there is a chance that complaining about a noise will result in any action.”

Councillor Starr Winchester said they’ve been told by staff they are enforcing the bylaw.

“I think it’s time to move on,” she said.

“Our staff has assured. We set policies. We set the bylaws. We passed bylaws and ensures that staff adhering to them. Staff has told us they are adhering to them. You need a staff report to tell us that? I don’t think so.”

Mayor Larry Jangula said staff has given the Costco noise issue due diligence. He also doesn’t see the need for another staff report to be undertaken.

The motion was defeated 4-2 with Hillian and Leonard the only councilors voting in favour.

By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff A man facing a number of theft and firearm offences has elected to have his trial heard by a Provincial Court judge and jury and asked that it be preceded by a preliminary inquiry, during an arraignment hearing at the Courtenay Courthouse Oct. 2. Trevor Vandervalk was charged in March 2014 with theft and possession of a stolen van, possession of a firearm while prohibited, possession of a firearm that had its serial number altered and unsafe storage of a firearm, among other offences.

During the hearing he also plead not guilty, thorough Ben Lynskey, an articled student with McCullough, Blazina, Dieno, Gustafson & Watt, to assaulting a peace officer March 25. Prior to having a bail hearing Vandervalk claimed he had been mistreated while in a holding cell in Courtenay. This assertion has not been proven in court.

He was order to undergo a psychiatric assessment and was found to be fit to stand trial.

In March someone had called the RCMP to report a bad driver near 757 Ryan Road, a tip which led police to a stolen van with a loaded semi-automatic 12 gauge shotgun, police said at the time. Police charged Vandervalk March 25 with a number of indictable offences.

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Rally shows support for Marigold

By Michael Briones Echo Staff Over 100 supporters came out to take part in a Wednesday rally to support pharmacist Rudy Sanchez, the owner of Marigold Natural Compounding Pharmacy, whose licence was suspended indefinitely by the College of Pharmacists.

The event was held in front of the courthouse in Courtenay on Wednesday and the majority of the people that showed up are faithful clients of the unconventional pharmacy that offers natural and homeopathic remedies and solutions. They are upset their right to choose the medicine they want is being denied them.

“This whole fight is about saving natural medicine,” said Sheila Simpson Brown, who is from Denman Island.

“I came to Rudy because I had low thyroid. Rudy compounded a natural thyroid for me as opposed to the standard. It is as if my brain woke up. I thank him for it. I think it’s diabolical when so many in this country are dying from pharmaceutical prescriptions, especially for mental illness.

They are called suicide drugs. And yet we don’t’ have access to natural medicine.”

Rudy Sanchez addressing the crowd at Wednesday rally The College of Pharmacists shut down the pharmacy and suspended Sanchez’s licence in the interest of public safety. CP officials confiscated inventories worth around $178,000.

Sanchez said the college could have chosen a different alternative instead of opting to take the prescription drugs, which he believes will be held until they are rendered worthless.

“Our challenge to the college is if it is in fact to protect the public then there are other alternatives which are more sensible,” said Sanchez. “One

alternative is to return that inventory to the supplier or lock it up so there’s no physical access to it. Unfortunately, they are going to hold them for a period of time. There’s a point of no return where that inventory is no longer useful because the suppliers won’t take it back if it’s expired. They can’t resell it if it’s expired.”

This is the second time Marigold has been shut down by the college. In 2010, Sanchez’s licence was suspended. Around $250,000 worth of inventories were taken and stored until all

expiry dates had passed. It took 15 months for Sanchez to regain his licence but not after certain conditions were met that included paying $30,000 to the college, completing an educational course and signing an undertaking to practice pharmacy in accordance with pharmacy standards and all other federal and provincial legislation.

Sanchez endured considerable financial losses at that time. And with all their prescription drugs being taken again, Sanchez said, “the college have basically our future in their hands” as they don’t know how long this case could last.

“The last time it cost me a lot,” he said. “It’s not only the confiscated materials but it’s also the loss of business, the loss of reputation, things like that.

“The second time it’s harder because we’ve basically depleted our savings.

We relied on our savings. We survived.

It was a slow build up, up to this point.

So this time it’s harder because we don’t have that cushion.”

The rally held Wednesday noon was also aimed at garnering support to help

Sanchez in his fight against the college.

“We’re asking our supporters to help us out financially with whatever means they have, either buying our merchandise, helping out with our online store,” said Sanchez.

Save Marigold Society has been creating to help the pharmacy gain support through information, action and initiative. Anyone wishing to support Marigold is requested to join. Donations are also being sought to help Marigold cover legal costs.

The college suspended Marigold’s licence following a large-scale investigation that uncovered serious concerns. Among the infractions identified by the college include unsafe practices that include hygiene issues, unsafe and unauthorized manufacturing of prescription drugs, failure to adhere to compounding safety standards and handling of human placenta with little regard for safety protocols.

Sanchez’s legal counsel Clive Ansley called the college’s action a witchhunt. They plan to legally challenge the allegations.

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World Food Week opens with award-winning film World Community kicks off World Food Week with the sixty minute film, Food Stamped, on Wednesday, October 15 at 7pm at the NIC Theatre Courtenay.

An award-winning film, Food Stamped is an informative and humorous documentary following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget.

Through their adventures they consult with members of U.S. Congress, food justice organizations, nutrition experts, and people living on food stamps to take a deep look at America’s broken food system.

The film shows how difficult it is to eat a healthy diet on a limited budget even if you are educated, savvy, live near a decent grocery store or farmers’ market, have plenty of time and energy, and are a great cook.

This situation has a strong resonance with low income people in Canada who

NIC presents Coming Home: Finding Ourselves in Kingcome Inlet North Island College’s Global Learning Initiative is pleased to present Coming Home: Finding Ourselves in Kingcome Inlet on Tuesday, October 14th in the Stan Hagen Theatre on NIC’s Comox Valley campus.

The evening will begin with a screening of Lisa Jackson’s 2013 powerful film How a People Live, a one-hour documentary tracing the history of the ‘Gwasala’Nakwaxda’xw First Nation, who the Canadian government forcibly relocated from their traditional territories on the coast of British Columbia in 1964.

Candid and moving interviews, striking archival films and photos dating back over 100 years, and a visit to their stunning “Homelands” bring to life the story of a people known for their theatrical dances, strong connection to the land, and the strength that has enabled them to overcome disease, residential school and having their villages burned down. In 1970, a former Indian Agent wrote a controversial book he said was based on the lives of these people and titled it, “How a People Die.” Forty years later, this film shows us their traditional life and culture and the hardships that threatened to destroy them, to see how a people live.

With a background in documentary, including acclaimed short Suckerfish and the CTV “W5 Presents” 1-hour Reservation Soldiers, award-winning filmmaker Lisa Jackson expanded into fiction with Savage, which won a 2010 Genie award for Best Short Film.

Playback Magazine named her one of 10 to Watch in 2012 and her work has played at festivals internationally, broadcast on CBC, CTV, Bravo!, Knowledge, SCN, and APTN, and is used extensively in educational and community settings.

Lisa’s films have garnered numerous awards and in 2004, she won the inaugural imagineNATIVE Alliance-Atlantis Mentorship Award, in 2005 the Vancouver Arts Award for Emerging Media Artist, and in 2012 the ReelWorld Festival named her a Trailblazer. She is Anishinaabe, has a BFA in Film Production from Simon Fraser University, and is a popular speaker and workshop leader.

Following the screening, the students will debrief the film and share stories from the recent North Island College Field School in Kingcome.

The Global Learning Initiative is a student driven project that creates partnerships with local communities and individuals to foster awareness of global issues. In 2009 and 2010, students and faculty travelled to Uganda, Nepal, Mozambique, Rivers Inlet and Kingcome Inlet as part of NIC’s Global Learning Initiative and in 2011 NIC students returned to Nepal and Rivers Inlet.

Doors for Coming Home: Finding Ourselves in Kingcome Inlet open at 6:30 pm, with the film getting underway at 7:00 pm. This event is open to the community and donations to the NIC Global Learning Initiative will be gratefully accepted. For further information, please contact Joanna Fraser at 250-3345000 ext 4034 or visit www.nic. bc.ca.

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Cookbook author Mollie Katzen says “I love this film! It is eye-opening and sobering, yet delivers its message with a warm heart and terrific spirit. One comes away inspired by our potential for inventiveness, and motivated to activism.”

“We hope people will give some thought to how low income residents of this ‘land of plenty’ are faring says World Community spokesperson Janet Fairbanks. “We must always keep in mind the problems created by economic inequality, and this film should trigger discussion about how to address these issues in the Comox Valley.”

Awards include: Jury Feature Prize – San Francisco Independent Film Festival and Best Documentary – Lighthouse International Film Festival.

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There will be prizes and surprises and you are encouraged to wear your finest Oktoberfest garb.

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Celebrate 10 years of improving public speaking skills with Comox Toastmasters

Harry Piercy giving a speech in a recent Toastmasters meeting

Toastmasters helps you to conquer your fear of public speaking. Started 10 years ago, Comox Toastmasters has been helping community members in becoming better communicators and leaders. These valuable skills can be learned and practised in the supportive environment of Toastmasters meetings.

In every meeting, members hone their impromptu speaking skills with table topics. Table topics are an opportunity for members to speak on a topic off the cuff. Sharpening this skill is an asset in many situations, such as job interviews. In addition to table topics, every meeting consists of prepared speeches. Members prepare speeches on their favourite topics with specific objectives, such as using body language to enhance the speech. Later, the speakers are provided with supportive evaluation on everything from their gestures to vocal variety. The meetings are a safe environment to practice techniques.

For Harry Piercy, a Toastmasters member for 20 years and a ski patroller, presenting speeches has helped him giving clearer instructions. “By being able to explain things better to others,” Harry

said, “there have been fewer mistakes.”

Furthermore, Toastmasters has also helped his family life. “Before Toastmasters, I did not know how to listen, so my relationship with my wife and children was affected. Ever since I learned how to listen attentively, I have a closer relationship with my family.”

“Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to overcome their fear of public speaking and sharpen presentation skills,” says Lyse Clement, Club President. “Other benefits include the opportunity to increase one’s confidence, build critical thinking skills and become an effective listener.”

Learn how Toastmasters can help you in becoming a more confident communicator by attending the 10th anniversary celebration on October 21 at 7p.m. at 1700 Comox Ave.

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Kids will enjoy visiting the friendly farm animals at the Coastal Black Pumpkin Fest

Paleo Chefs Debra Wells and Dr. Lise Maltais

Pumpkin Fest time at Coastal Black The 2nd Annual Coastal Black Pumpkin Fest will be open every Saturday and Sunday, from Oct 4th through 26th,from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, including Thanksgiving Monday. Come rain or shine!

This fun for the whole family,

Owner Brian Knox

Grand opening for Vic’s Vacs on Saturday Chief Robert Everson is pleased that a young entrepreneur, Brian Knox, who is a K’ómoks First Nation member, has returned home to start a new business.

“I believe it is important that our people look for opportunities that interest them and do what they love. I support and encourage our youth to start new businesses as the Valley needs young families to support the valley’s economy,” said Chief Everson.

Brian Knox, owner of Vic’s Vacs, says that he has so much to be thankful for: the financial support from Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation (TACC), New Relationship Trust Fund, and First Nations Citizen Fund for grants and loans, Brian Payer Associates, his parents and grandmother for their assistance to get his business off the ground.

Knox said: “I believe in the green products and sell laundry soap, dish soap, floor cleaners, air fresheners, high-end vacuums for commercial and residential homes. We also sell central vacuums made in Canada and we do the installation and rough-ins for new construction and existing homes”.

Grand Opening is Saturday, October 11, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Andy Everson and Kumugwe Dance Group will be blessing the premises.

Appetizers and refreshments will be served.

Vic’s Vacs, 250-897-4060, is at 311-130 Centennial Drive, Courtenay.

Email: vicsvacs@outlook.com FMI: www.vicsvacs.ca

Small Business Association announces time change for Oct. 16 meeting The Comox Valley Small Business Association invites all entrepreneurs to its October 16th meeting.

The meeting will be at 7:30 at the Florence Filberg Centre, lower level-Evergreen Room.

Normally the group meets at 5:30, but a schedule conflict has necessitated a change to the meeting time for this meeting only.

The meeting will include networking and a Mastermind session during which participants discuss various scenarios, opportunities, and challenges that are often faced by owners of small businesses.

Founded by a group of homebased business owners in 1998, The Small Business Association is a Valley-based business group that provides education, mentoring, and networking opportunities to members. It hosts meetings on the first and third Thursdays of the month.

In addition to the meetings, there is a variety of marketing opportunities for members with the SBA. The website and Facebook page accept member posts. Members can also gain visibility through sponsorships and participation on committees, the board, and in fun events, including the Canada Day parade.

Membership in the SBA is open to all small businesses. www.

CVEntrepreneurs.com.

Fall festival includes an all-new Hay Wagon Ride and farm tour out to the additional 4-acre Pumpkin Patch at the farm where guests are able to Pick Your Own Pumpkins and Gourds.

Kids of all ages will enjoy wandering through the popular Hay Bale Maze, play some Festive Fall Games, and have memorable photos taken in the Pumpkin Photo Booth by Amanda O’Brennan Photography. Visit the Friendly Barnyard Animals and explore the Tractor Alley.

The Country Kitchen will be serving delicious pumpkin and apple pie, hot apple cider and hot cocoa, hot dogs, chili, popcorn, cotton candy and house made pizza baked in the stone oven.

Educational and fun School and

Group Tours will be available weekdays in October.

Children will learn about how pumpkins are grown and the important work done by Big Ds Bees honeybees on the farm.

The fall festive activities and games will be available for children to enjoy. Each child in the class will be able to pick their own Field Trip pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch and take it home with them.

Please check out the Coastal Black Pumpkin Fest promo video here: http://vimeo.com/76448923 Admission to Pumpkin Fest is $2/ Person (Children 2 & Under Free).

Coastal Black is at 2186 Endall Rd., Black Creek.

Check out our Coastal Black Pumpkin Fest Facebook page!

Try a paleo dinner at Blue Moon Are you interested in learning how you can manage and even heal chronic ailments, improve your energy and sense of wellbeing? How about learning an effortless, safe, delicious and healthy way to lose weight? Would you like to know how you can boost the power of your cellular energy manufacture? Are you keen on understanding how a healthy gut equals a healthy body and brain?

Join Paleo Chefs Debra Wells and Dr. Lise Maltais for dinner at the Blue Moon Estate Winery in Courtenay Sunday October 19th from 5-8 PM. Debra Wells is a chef, a co-creative gardener and a holistic living mentor teaching practical skills for living a better more fulfilling life experience.

Dr. Lise Maltais is a Naturopathic Physician with 22 years of practice.

She specializes in paleo nutrition,

weight loss and pain management.

This nutritious supper will be paired with Blue Moon Estate fine selection of wines.

While preparing healthy and nutrient dense food, Debra and Lise will explain what the paleo lifestyle is all about and share their personal stories on how it profoundly transformed their lives. The guests will learn how to prepare the food they are enjoying while being educated in the finer aspects of this way of eating. The paleo movement is very well implanted in North America and several books have been written on the subject.

Tickets are $85.00 each and seating is limited to 12 guests. Act fast as this event will fill quickly. Contact Marla@naturewayfarm.ca (250)3389765 bluemoonwinery.ca

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News situation, while the other boy did not agree to that alterative process. “There was bad blood between them,� Chesterley said. “This wasn’t simply an unprovoked incident.�

The boy’s father wanted the boy home to help the family move at the end of the month, he said.

The youth had previously been involved in the assault of an elderly neighbour.

He also pleaded guilty to attempted robbery after he failed to steal the handbag of a credit union customer.

The boy was convicted of possession of an illegal weapon, having been gotten caught with pepper spray, after the fact.

His intensive support and supervision order was set to expire Oct. 31, 2014.

But when police checked on his curfew compliance they found he was in breach of his alcohol condition.

He was arrested Sept. 14 and has been in custody ever since.

Judge Anthony Dohm said he was troubled by the boy’s actions while in the custody centre, but acknowledged there may have been some bad blood between the two youths that led to escalating tensions. “Nonetheless, he did attack another inmate,� he said. “This is a young man who is not learning from his experiences.�

But he noted this is the boy’s first breach of an alcohol condition and said the youth had “spent enough time in custody� for that offence.

But he had a few choice words for the youth who was in the Burnaby facility on the other side of the video monitor. “Further breaches of his terms of release will not be tolerated,� he said, before addressing the boy directly. “You have to learn that the orders made are meant to be obeyed.�

COURT PARADE Electric wheelchair thief gets suspended sentence

By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff A 61-year-old woman who used her mobility vehicle to steal from Thrifty Foods and Superstore was given a suspended sentence in Courtenay Provincial Court Oct. 2.

Bobbi-Dale Waring plead guilty to two counts of theft under $5,000 after driving up to the courthouse in her Shoprider Scooter with a bumper sticker on the back that says “I Am a Goddess.�

On April 19 she stole two memory cards from Superstore, which totaled $81.78.

Then on June 9, she took $29.42 worth of product from Thrifty Foods without paying.

Crown Megan Dyler said Waring concealed the items under her leg on her electric cart and exited the store.

Defence lawyer Robert Miller said his client had recently lost her doctor to retirement and has had trouble getting pain medication, something she says has clouded her judgment in recent months. He asked for the victim fine surcharge to be waived.

The Crown had been seeking a conditional sentence order of 30 days. Concerned this would create too much paperwork for the amount of time involved, the judge gave Waring a nine-month suspended sentence instead.

She must pay a victim fine surcharge by October 2, 2015, although Judge Anthony Dohm lamented that the government requires him to impose such a fee.

Waring will face a 5 p.m. - 8 a.m. curfew for the first three months of her punishment.

She will not be allowed to go to either Thrifty Foods or Superstore.

City councillor Bill Anglin slams ads attacking staff

By Michael Briones Echo Staff Councillor Bill Anglin has taken exception to the full-page ads that appeared in both Comox Valley newspapers recently that criticized a city staff member.

The ad, titled “The Tail Wagging the Dog� placed by the Silverado Group of Companies, was aimed at relaying frustrations with the city’s inability to process development permits in a timely and efficient manner. It specifically named Chief Administrative Officer David Allen.

Anglin said he is unsure about the actual intent and purpose of the full-page ad but takes exception that it was aimed at the city’s CAO. “I have a real difficulty where individuals are indicated by their position and what job they have to do in the city organization being identified without having the ability to respond in kind to the individual that makes allegations against him,� Anglin said during Monday’s council meeting.

The public or individuals, Anglin agreed, have the right to speak out, to complain, to give direction and highlight errors in the city’s processes to make them better. But he prefers that they aimed their opinions and criticisms at elected public officials and not at city staff. “There’s people in this room who are paid to respond on our behalf and for people in our organization,� said Anglin. “There’s seven of us sitting at this table who are classically identified as

being public officials, and therefore we certainly can speak up on many issues.�

Anglin is also unsure of the direction of the ad’s statement that “city administration and staff must follow our elected officials.� “I’d like to make it crystal clear, on my behalf anyway. I don’t speak for the seven other people seated at the table,� said Anglin. “But from the time that our new CAO has arrived on scene he has been following our implicit and explicit directions in terms of his priorities. He increased his workload with many of the added directions that we give him. I just want everyone to clearly understand that when I see somebody’s speaking for me, I’m not happy with it because as far as I am concerned, everyone in the staff responds to the direction of council.�

The Silverado Group of Companies is the proponent of the Crown Isle development. It recently withdrew a $15 million 31-lot subdivision project because of the delays it had encountered in getting their permits approved.

There are also other developers who have vented the same frustration and had said they would not start another project in the city.

Silverado CEO Ron Coulson told the Echo that the process is often stalled by staff, which he described as having a culture of “identifying problems instead of creating solutions.� He said it’s a problem the mayor and council have to fully understand if the city wants to attract more developers in the future. “For them to take the position that

they don’t understand engineering, well if they don’t understand it and they don’t want to understand it, maybe they’ve got the wrong administrator,� said Coulson. “Because obviously to affect change, if that’s how decisions are made, starting with mayor and council to the administrator to staff, somewhere in the chain it’s broken. Is it broken at the political level? Is it broken at the administrative level? Or is it broken with the feet on the ground of the engineering department and the executive of the engineering department? Somewhere it’s broken and they’re not striving to come up with any solutions. It’s just all the reasons why development can’t happen.�

Anglin said council has already identified this particular issue as one of their strategic priorities in October 2013. “We had tried to find the errors in our ways and we’re working to improve them, staff is part of that ongoing discussion,� said Anglin. “The CAO clearly is leading that discussion. There’s two different management styles.

There’s the autocratic style, which some people like to exhibit and there’s the participative style. And I certainly am one who is thankful as we transition from a small town city to a big town city that we have an administrative officer that is participative in nature, develops his subordinates, gives them responsibility and leads them towards the resolution of issues that have been identified within our community.�

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A 16-year-old Courtenay boy was granted release from custody after assaulting another youth while in a facility for young offenders.

During a Youth Justice Court Review hearing in Courtenay Provincial Court Oct. 2, defence laywer Eric Chesterley said that his young client was only reacting to mounting tension at the Burnaby Youth Custody Services Centre, where young Islanders are now being sent, when he attacked another boy, who had threatened to “stab him with a pencil� and “kill him.�

Provincial Crown Megan Dyler clarified that the assault, which was captured on video, took place during the viewing of a movie at the facility and seemed to arise out of nowhere. “He sucker punched another youth,� she said. “It was unprovoked.�

She said the youth isn’t accepting responsibility for his actions.

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More Beefs and Bouquets CVRD VOTERS need to ask - Is my elected representative looking after my interest, in funding local government services? Utility fees, reserve funds and some grants make up 64% of the CVRD budget. This method of taxation hits lower income residents most. They need to vote for fair taxation. In CVRD, property taxpayers only contribute 36% of the revenues - shifting the tax burden from the asset rich to user pay. Who decided this? Likely- most of the same directors who have been disconnected from constituents, and approve all budgets. Vote to change this November.

A MASSIVE BOUQUET of good health and wellness to all the people who helped to make Cumberland Lodge’s “Staff Wellness Day on Sept 19th a huge success!! A big thank you to Heather Fox with the Victoria hospice for her inspirational talk on “Caring for the front line workers” and to Yarrow from Harmonic Arts for his discussion on healing through natural remedies. Also a very warm thank you to Tara Miller RMT at Cumberland Massage Therapy, Colleen Howard from Cumberland Pharmacy, Comox Valley Surgical Associates, Joanne Misener of Comox Pharmasave, Darkside Chocolates, Edible Island and Cumberland, Courtenay and Comox recreation centers for their very generous donations of time and door prizes.

WHILE SHOPPING for a larger TV I visited many stores for info including installation of all the equipment I have.

In one place the “salesperson” was pushing for selling a TV in five minutes, another only accepts AE, a third one charges 8x for installation what I paid at London Drugs where everybody takes the time to explain options, as there are many. After shopping for over fifty years at London Drugs, they’re still the real deal.

FINALLY, Comox Valley Voters will be consulted on 2 new CVRD taxes on the November 15th ballot. Interesting that there is no question on Governance review. A hot topic in several communities - It will be on their ballot.

Apparently the incumbent CVRD directors have little interest in improving value for tax dollars. Also interesting is that the $41 million south sewer project and the $25 million deep water intake projects are not on the ballot.

Steaming ahead without taxpayer approval. Vote to change this in November.

A BOUQUET to the incumbent Courtenay city councillors and thank you for your service. However I am afraid that it is broken and does need fixing. The rule says nothing is going to change until something changes. We need leaders with fresh ideas, at least some imagination, better performance and less baggage and same old same old which is why you all must go. Taxpayers can no longer tolerate a council which shows no leadership and seems to only function as janitors for the administration. Your attitudes of entitlement, non-accountability or transparency as well as your lack of vision or action is no longer required.

We wish you luck and hope you find something new to do which will better suit your skill sets.

HAPPY WAGGING TAILS and big puppy kisses to Van Isle Veterinary Hospital for their excellent customer service and prompt responses to our panic-filled calls for help when our 2 golden retrievers got into trouble over the weekend. Everyone we dealt with at the clinic was outstanding and we appreciated the follow-up call letting us know how our girl was doing when she had to stay with you overnight. Leia and her brother are both doing fine now (although I have restricted them to on-leash walks for the next little bit), but it’s great to know that if we DO encounter another emergency that we can rely on the wonderful staff at Van Isle Vet to jump in and do whatever they can to immediately help. Thank you all (and our pups think you should each get a belly-rub and a pat on the head for being so nice!)

A HUGE BEEF to the people who participated in the ‘Anti-Abortion’ rally on Sunday on Cliffe. You’re being just as bad as Westboro baptist church by spreading toxic hate and demeaning people for their OWN choices! I myself am a Christian, but I respect other people’s choices! As Christians we should be loving and respect people’s choices, not tear them down by holding up signs like you did on Sunday. I am ashamed that people from the Church are still doing protests like this, and I am sorry to the people who were offended by this rally. I believe that the Comox Valley should be a place of equality and acceptance whether you’re religious or not. It’s time that we start sending positive messages of acceptance and love instead of hate messages like those in this rally!

THANK YOU MARIGOLD PHARMACY for having a product I could take and helped, while other Pharmacies dole out Generic prescriptions, which do nothing to cure!

A BRAVO BOUQUET to Kymme Patrick for her powerful one-woman play.

BOUQUETS to the two guys who recently trimmed the hedge around Filberg Garden. Looks great. Thanks.

A BIG BEEF to BCLC. Their application for their ENCORE Rewards only give you TWO options of language that you would like to correspond in. English or Chinese.

What ever happened to our TWO Official Languages of English and French. This form is an insult to all Canadians who speak either or both of our OFFICIAL Languages.

HUGE PILE of steaming dog poo to the idiot pot growers who dumped their old plants and fertilizer in the bushes right off of a well-used dog/horse/biking trail in Merville.

Thanks to you my 11-month-old puppies had to be rushed to the vet with laboured breathing, vomiting and seizures.

One of them had to be kept in overnight for observation as her symptoms were so severe ... where’s your head at? In the clouds obviously! If you must grow dope at least try to dispose of it properly, not where wildlife, pets and others can come into contact with it so easily - next time it may be a child who finds your discarded bags of drugs. As it is you cost us a fortune in vets bills and injured 2 beloved (furry) members of our family. Your parents must be so proud of the life you’ve chosen to lead!

I CAN’T BELIEVE IT. They are pouring concrete curbs along a section of Maryport in Cumberland! What? What?

What? What part of “Village” do the powers that be in Cumberland not understand? Cumberland is unique precisely because its older areas are quaint, charming, vibrant, and a bit quirky - a reflection of the community of lively, creative people who live and work there. A large part of Cumberland’s charm is precisely because it’s NOT “citified” - it’s not riddled with curbs, boulevards, stop lights, large signs, etc. That’s why people want to visit and live there. If Cumberland begins to be just like everywhere else - replete with all the rigours and strategies of supposed good planning practices that may be required in cities - then what’s the point? One might as well visit or live in some other town or city that probably has more services but looks like a carbon copy of just about everywhere else. If the powers

that be in Cumberland had any real understanding or sense of why that Village is a gold mine in its own right, they would refrain from over engineering and over planning every little detail. Instead, their first thought for any project ought to be “how does this project enhance and maintain Cumberland’s uniqueness and charm?

BOUQUETS to the letter writers who CONTINUE debate on the two tier health care system. It’s coming. BC is broke, thus the new P3 hospital. Corporate profits will be a priory for Tandem Health. If this is a good deal for CVRD taxpayers let’s see the cost/benefit analysis as promised. If letter writers think the federal government will bail BC out-get real - they are still borrowing billions to balance the budget. Remember those big income tax cuts by the Federal Conservatives and BC Liberals. Future generations are subsidizing the wealthy, and powerful corporations. I’m no left winger but these two governments need to get real on increasing revenue from those who can easily afford TO CONTRIBUTE MORE. THE WORLD HAS CHANGED - NO MORE FREE RIDES - SOMEBODY HAS TO PAY THE BILLS. RECENTLY, Comox Valley residents have seen a power struggle between developers and CAO’s of the CVRD and Courtenay. 3L development closed the Stotan Falls road and is now suing the CVRD - that would be us taxpayers paying the bill. Silverado is not suing Courtenay, yet, but they are lobbying - big time. Then there is the $100,000 taxpayer liability for a legal truce on the houseless at Maple Pool. Neither local Government CAO’s or Developers should be leading public policy - but they are. Big Time! Public policy is the job of our elected representatives, who have not consulted those who vote. Vote for change on Novemeber 15th. A new slate, with a new approach to consult and connect with taxpayers, is required.

IT IS APPARENT that everyone who has been involved with, or who has witnessed the Government/Teachers dispute has felt frustration and disappointment at some point. I for one felt lied to by our Premier and Education Minister; I felt like my child’s education was being held hostage by a system that is pro politics and anti-education; I was disappointed that the majority of families who have children in this system let the Teachers take the brunt of the fight into their own hands, and finally I am disgusted with how our teachers were treated as they held the line-being yelled at, spit upon, physically threatened, and grossly under valued. And some of you are disappointed by a painted rock? I’m a 43-year old momma of three, and I spray painted the rock. Did I think better of it? Yes. Do I know that it’s vandalism? Yes. Would I do it again? Heck Yes! Why? Because having under educated children is unacceptable, children have a right to an education in Canada, and sometimes you have to ‘rock’ the boat to make change. So please untwist your knickers, go back to sipping your Starbucks, continue walking your dogs at the Spit, and be enraged that YOUR tax dollars are being squandered and wasted without any accountability, and that the generation that will care for you isn’t a priority. I’ll re-paint the rock in a lovely shade of grey as soon as possible.”

THE DROUGHT is over. A large number of Comox residents watered their shrubs and gardens during the drought - why not, domestic use is 1% of the reservoir. CVRD directors who voted to impose 2 surcharges on Area B gardeners, need to visit the Town of Comox website. There is no justification for 2 surcharges on Area B customers. Vote for change and fairness, on November 15.

THANKS to Ace’s Roofing for getting the plywood and shingles on my new roof in two days with a great crew and wonderful attitude of the customer is always right. No leaks through a few downpours. And came back to iron out all the finishing details promptly.

Devon you rock.

A BOUQUET of gratitude to Greg and Just Beginning Insulation Company (20 years insulation experience) for coming out on a

Sunday to give advice to a home insulator and refuse any recompense. Your kindness is appreciated.

A BIG BOUQUET to Arne at ScotiaBank for donating tickets to the 3 Secondary Schools to give students a chance to be inspired by two time gold medal Olympian Alex Bilodeau and his brother Frederic. Thank you for supporting the “I Belong” campaign to build a community centre and home for adults with developmental disabilities.

IT’S A SHAME that in this so called free country, a very knowledgeable pharmacist like Rudy from Marigold Pharmacy is targeted once again. It should be our right as consumers to decide what we want to put in our bodies. I think Mr. Ansley is correct that this is a witch hunt. I just hope he will be back in business soon, so we can all get on with our lives.

BOUQUETS to the cyclist who pulled over on the narrow winding road and stopped to let traffic go by. Thank You! TO THE FERRARI DRIVER who thinks that driving at 139 kph will save lives - we live in Canada, in metric land where the traffic police cut you a lot of slack. Try going 15 over in the USA and see what that will cost you! Old guys have been around - 110 is just fine and burns less gas. How do think we got to be older?

VOTER TURNOUT in the last local election was pathetic. This November it should be different. Middle and lower income residents need to vote to change the present system of taxation and fees that land on lower income people the most. So - 22000 voters need to get out and support candidates who who will represent those who can’t afford the present bureaucracy. Unfortunately - this leaves out voting for many of the incumbents. Well-paid administrators rule - most politicians are approvers, not leaders - the tail is waggin’ the dog in CVRD and COURTENAY. VOTE TO CHANGE THIS NOVEMBER 15th.

I AM SADDENED by that fact that we live in one of the most beautiful and free countries in the world (Canada) and yet the beefs in the paper are so petty. It would be nice just to see a “bouquets” section. We don’t need to read all the petty, negative opinions that seem to be growing in this section. Take a look around people, there are wars, disease, poverty.....do we really need to share our negative opinions too? We are blessed to live here and should promote that instead! Have a wonderful day, week, month, year and life.

WELL IT COULD BE BOUQUETS to the very successful developer for his full page ad.

Indeed Crown Isle has created growth and wealth for the city of Courtenay. Silverado has done well and this success is the benefitting all of us. Crown Isle is on the crown of Ryan hill. All storm water flows downhill. The Costco ditch flows on Silverado land - is this the Courtenay hold up? Downhill residents would hope so. It’s going to rain, and rain sometime - climate change is here.

THANK YOU TO THE SOUL who helped my 87-year old mother, in the early morning of September 8 near the SPCA. You recognized her confusion, helped her, called a taxi and gave her $40 cash to get home. We could not track you down but we donated $100 to the SPCA. We are most grateful for your help.

IT WILL BE A BOUQUET to the four or five local Goverments who provide excellent but expensive services and indeed we do live in the best place on earth. Enough whining, either Vote for change in November or move to Alberta and get a real job with real money to pay bills. Enough already! The Valley is full of whiners who do not vote!

I JUST WANTED to say thank you to the person who took down the posters for our missing cat. He is still missing and now I have to make new posters and put them up again.

It never ceases to amaze me what jerks people can be.

IT WILL BE A BOUQUET if Area B voters turn out in record numbers on November, supporting the democratic process. Area B unfair water surcharged were imposed by Area directors who are unaffected by surcharges. Directors Gillis and Grieves draw water from wells and director Joliffe lives in Union Bay where water is scarce and expensive. These directors are disconnected from the 90% who attended meetings and objected to unfair rates - vote for connection on November 15th. Let’s see a protest vote like the record 700 RESIDENTS who TURNED OUT TO PROTEST THE SPECIAL INTERESTS IN GOOSE SPIT FAMILY BEACH FIRES! Democracy is eroding - vote on November 15th.

WE ARE ALL DEPENDENT on computers - so why do they fail after only 3 years. Well it creates good jobs in the local economy.

Don’t worry, be happy, we are hooked into being ripped off. Car buyers would be outraged if the engine failed in 3 years. It is time that this industry was regulated.

RESPECTFULLY to the hard working garbage and recycle collectors: I realize your job is very labour intensive and pretty smelly and downright disgusting at times, but WHY do you constantly leave garbage and recycle on the ground when it falls out of your truck or out of the receptacle when you are dumping it in? I do my very best to contain it in the bins so that it doesn’t blow away but when I come home or look out my window after you’ve been here, there are usually bits of recycle and/or garbage strewn on the road. What’s the point of following Emterra’s rules to secure my recycle and refuse if the collector just tosses everything around in reckless abandonment? I have respect for my town and the environment and don’t want to see our streets littered with garbage. Please could you take the two seconds to pick it up? Thank you.

A GIANT BARREL OF DEAD RATS to the man who lives across from Aspen Park: I realize that rats are icky, potentially disease-ridden vermin that no one wants on their property but that does not mean that to dispose of them you walk across the road to the park and throw a dead one on the ground. Would it have killed you to wrap it up in your own garbage? Or if you really feel like it needed to be away from your property, then placed in the garbage can in the park? You know, the garbage can right beside where you placed it on the ground? People and animals regularly use that park and you deposited a potentially diseased and poisonous animal carcass on the ground. It is sad and disturbing that you felt this was an appropriate way to deal with the remains. Part of me hopes that I didn’t see what I think I saw, but if I did, then hopefully it was quickly cleaned up before anyone could be harmed. In future, perhaps think of the people who enjoy using the park and don’t want to be stepping around dead rats to do so.

A BIG BOUQUET for Larry J. Of all the mayors and councillors in both Courtenay and Comox, he is probably the best. He cares about his community like no other on council. He only speaks the truth when asked a question, even if the answer is not all bright and shiny like you expect. The unfortunate thing is that as an individual, he is incapable of totally taking the reins of government because there are only two and a half people on council who care like he does. I say a half councillor because she tends to transfer her support from one to another of the front runners, depending on who is leading in the surveys and polls. It seems to me that she only wants the paycheck, not to help the city.

Mr. J. would probably like to re-vamp the Engineering Dept. so that personal opinion does not cost the city and the valley that huge expansion at Crown Isle. Not to mention millions and millions in financial and taxation benefits. I for one, would like to thank Mr. Jangula for his efforts in spite of these hurdles and hope the good people of Courtenay have the far seeing wisdom to re-elect him as Mayor. These statements are unsolicited personal opinion, made from unbiased personal observation. I wish I lived in Courtenay, so I could vote in the next civic election.

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PUNTLEDGE PARK is a great park. First Street is a very active roadway; especially as it passes by the Park. There’s a “Playground Speed Zone” along there that most must find unnecessary to obey.

That’s for a different beef. Here’s the rub. Virtually the majority of vehicle operators proceeding North on First Street, past the park and up the hill find it necessary to avoid the cars parked on the curb by crossing over the double yellow line thereby creating an “ I got there first” approach to sharing the road. Surely your abilities are better than that. You really don’t need to cross the lines to avoid the parked cars; unless your perception of how much roadway you need to pass by them is faulty. My dash cam will tell the tale in the future. A friendly suggestion, slow down to a speed that you can feel comfortable passing by these parked vehicles. No need to leave more than two to three feet between them and you. A whole lot more is the practice and that puts you in my southbound lane, into oncoming traffic, demonstrating a lack of due care and attention, failure to yield to oncoming traffic, dangerous driving, distracted driving, etc.

By the time a Peace Officer finished filling out the tab on this minor indiscretion you be up 6-8 points and out some serious cash. Is it worth it.

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The Comox Valley’s First and Best Readers’ Forum Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com sacking a two-wheeler who thought sharing the road meant a left turn across Cliffe Avenue down on the “strip” was part of “sharing the road”. When I say across Cliffe I mean from the right hand curb westbound across two lanes to get to the middle turning lane. A vehicle proceeding just ahead of me blinded me to your presence until it stopped abruptly having cut into my lane partially when the “two-wheeler” cut them off. I managed to negotiate around the vehicle that was beside me without moving too far into the “middle turning lane”. So who’s in a hurry here? Who’s negligent of the rules of the road? Who’s believing themselves to be immortal? By the way this was a “two wheeler” operated by a colorfully, safely clad person of mature age and excellent physical ability. Without the color I wouldn’t have noticed them while accommodating the moto rist who had avoided hitting them. Small but critical mercies. Time to get a dash cam for our commercial vehicle methinks.

Smile folks you’ll be easy to identify on video even without license plates like the rest of us carry.

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BLOOMS ARE BURSTING! A huge bouquet to a very local entrepreneur who has called it for all it is. The onion is peeled. A lawsuit over a campground, “pshaw”.

Errant action by a bureaucracy whose solution to efficiency, when challenged, is to spend more tax dollars on adding staff to departments that should already be staffed by qualified professionals. This area has been “managed” by city hall for a long time. Aren’t we planning a 100-year celebration soon. Seems to me that the structure of the City was put together fairly well by the planners/engineers/builders of the past. One can always do better BUT ... hampering due process with pedantic process et. al. will not be solved by adding more staff, contracting another consultant or hoping an election will blow the cobwebs out of their attic(s). Bring it on Mr C. Hi Ho Silver. Want this to change folks? Then more than 38% of us all need to get out and VOTE in November.

SENDING MANY FERRET KISSES to Comox Valley Animal Hospital. Thank you Dr. MacDonald for your care of my daughter’s ferret, Hershy. He was in pain and needed help. You didn’t hesitate to

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do what was necessary to find the problem, run the tests and do the surgery. He is doing wonderful and has a chance at living many more years. Many thanks again to you and all the staff.

A BOUQUET FOR MOLLY. Molly, you don’t know me or the many other people out there that feel the same as I do about what you have been through in the past year. I wanted to write a message of compassion and disbelief when you were plowed over like an animal, but just couldn’t quite get the thoughts to paper. Now after reading about the pathetic sentencing the so-called judge handed down to this sloppy piece of work, I can’t help but express my thoughts and frustrations with our so called system of justice. Molly, what happened to you that night shocked the hell out of me and the entire valley and beyond. The fact that you were hit was bad enough but when the driver didn’t stop or return or even make an anonymous phone call, that really made me sick. He literally left you to die, and you probably would have if it hadn’t been for one lone compassionate ear that night that thank god heard your cries for help. Now injured for life and unable to enjoy those long walks you so enjoyed, your life has been turned upside down and the only thing I could think of that might make things a little better would be to know the little slime ball that left you to die that night would get the consequences he deserves. Sad part is Molly, it all comes down to who has the most money and I suspect his family paid a lot! But do you see any of that money? Should you not be paid a monthly comfortable living for the rest of your life? You should receive at least the money that it should have cost to jail the little delinquent for 5-10 years. I am also appalled at this youth protection act; anyone who has lived in the valley for twenty years or more knows who it is. To wrap things up Molly, I just want to say and I think I speak for many, I am really glad you survived” and I believe what goes around comes around. You described it (our system) perfectly, Molly, when you said it sends the wrong message and it really does. It always seems to boil down to who has the money, money, money and that is not justice.

A HUGE BOUQUET of roses to the Good Samaritans who came to my rescue on the afternoon of Sept.

16 in the Staples parking lot. I fell while running to stop the wayward carts, injuring my shoulder and suffering many scrapes and bruises.

You stepped up and made me comfortable, made important phone calls and called for an ambulance.

Many thanks! Also thank you to Wayne and Linda who answered the call, the paramedics for their excellent care and to the ER staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital. I am now on the mend thanks to the wonderful people involved.

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Winners, you may pick up your prize certificates at the front desk of the Echo, 407-D Fifth Street, during regular business hours.

Thanks to everyone for the great submissions- keep ‘em coming!

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MANY HAPPY CUSTOMERS and sales to the following stores to allow 1st Comox Scouting Group to hold their Apple Day drive at their establishments. We had a very successful day of raising funds and the kids really enjoyed themselves, especially the Beavers. Again thank you very much to the following: QF Comox, Thrifty Foods-Ryan Road, Comox Mall, Shoppers Drug Mart, A&W Comox and Subway Comox.

GOOD THAT BC HYDRO will invest in safety measures for the Puntledge River. Directors need to ask questions about next year’s drought. By now, residents, CVRD directors and staff will know that double surcharging rural gardeners will do nothing to solve the Comox Lake water issue. This is clearly the responsibility of BC Hydro, who control outflows. CVRD directors get rid of the unfair surcharges.

BEEF BALLS to the chosen few who won’t share the tennis courts.

BOUQUETS to the dark haired young man working the afternoon shift at McDonalds, Walmart. This was on Sunday, Oct.5 at 3; 30 pm. I was in line when I saw him accidentally drop a couple of McNuggets to the floor. He never missed a beat. He ignored them, went on to fill the order and only then did he pick them up off the

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS! Our weekly feature, Beefs and Bouquets, is intended to be a light-hearted forum for you, our readers, to express brief views on issues and events in your lives.

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They always think of others first and never hesitate to lend a hand. I can never hope to repay them in kind acts and things they buy for me and my pets. I hope they know how special they are and how much I appreciate them and how lost I would be without them. The world would be such a better place with more people like them. My neighbours George and Joyce and their son Ted and his wife are a few more special people in my life that constantly help me and are always there for me whenever I need them.

I would also be lost without them in my life. They never expect anything in return and always are asking what they can do to help me out. I also hope they know how special they are to us and how much we appreciate them. I wanted to let everyone know how special they are.

SHOUT OUT to Butch Montreuil for his presentation on North Korea to the Sonshine Lunch Club. Butch shared experiences and photographs from his journey through North Korea, it was very interesting to hear of the traditions that one must pay respect to and to see the many Memorials that the country has.

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City okays free Wi-Fi deal

By Michael Briones Echo Staff The City of Courtenay will soon be providing public Wi-Fi access for all within the municipality.

Staff has negotiated a satisfactory agreement with Shaw Cable Systems Limited and has been reviewed by the city’s lawyer. It was approved by council.

The deal will allow Shaw to place Wi-Fi infrastructure on city assets. The target areas are the downtown core, major parks, and recreation centres.

The proposed agreement aligns with the city’s strategic plan by better connecting downtown businesses and allowing entrepreneurs and visiting businesss people to stay connected.

Municipal-sponsored public Wi-Fi access is a growing trend. It’s common throughout Vancouver Island. Informa Media estimates that by 2015 there will

be a 350 per cent growth in Wi-Fi public access networks, with five million municipalities worldwide.

Some municipalities participating in Shaw Go Wi-Fi are District of Oak Bay, City of Victoria, the City of Nanaimo, and the City of Surrey.

Shaw has approached Courtenay as well as the Town of Comox for a non-exclusive deal to use municipal infrastructures, buildings, streetlights, traffic signals etc.

The agreement will have no financial implications for the city. All work plans, building accesses, and road permits will be required and completed by Shaw.

Staff indicated there should be little, if any resources required by the city to implement this proposal.

No administrative implications are contemplated other than routine follow up on any concerns or deficiencies in the future.

Councillor slams ads against staff (Continued from page 9)

Student sets a fund-raising record Mark Isfeld Secondary targeted $10,000 as their goal in this year’s Terry Fox Run. One student achieved that goal all by himself.

Calvin Cotton has already raised $10,000 and he is expecting more donations to come in. The school celebrated Cotton’s achievement by shaving his head following the Terry Fox Run held by the school on Wednesday. He gave the honour of shearing his beautiful locks to vice-principal Gerald Fussell.

Two years ago, Fussell agreed to have his head shaved if a student could raise over $2,000. Cotton achieved that goal and

was given the privilege of shaving Fussell’s hair.

School organizer Colin Cunningham called Cotton’s effort “awesome.” He said Colin shaved his head to honour the many victims of cancer that included his mother who sadly passed away recently.

The school has extended its pledge collection for another week and on Oct. 15 will add them all up. He said they expect the total to set a new fundraising record for the Terry Fox Run in School District 71.

Anglin said he is open to criticisms and he expects more to be hurled at council in the future.

“I respect that as long as they are directed towards the elected officials sitting at this table, I am perfectly fine with that,” Anglin said. “I would hope that in going forward there would be no need to comment on specific individuals that are within the city of Courtenay and the reflection of performance. Certainly the mayor is able to take phone calls, all the councillors will take phone calls, and our CAO can take calls. But in

future I don’t appreciate our staff being denigrated in this manner in a public forum. It’s unnecessary.”

Coulson said Allen has been here for a year and half but he has not seen much change.

“He inherited Maple Pool and that’s still an issue,” said Coulson. “We started the process for our project a year and a half ago. We met with David Allen ten months ago and nothing has changed. They speak the words, unfortunately it’s just more of the same. They talk about change and I’m not even sure they know what change they need to do. It’s almost like they should start over.”

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Registered Nurse Michele Caley will facilitate an information session on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at the Comox Valley Nursing Centre Wednesday, Oct. 15.

COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, diseases of the lungs in which the airways become obstructed or blocked.

The Better Breathers Group in the Comox Valley meets monthly and is supported by the BC Lung Association and the Comox Valley Nursing Centre. The meetings include guest speakers with a focus on participants learning self-management skills and receiving support from other people who are living with COPD. The meetings are interactive and open to anyone who is living with COPD, including family members.

What: COPD: The Basics When: Wednesday, October 15 Time: 1:30 pm to 3 pm Where: Comox Valley Nursing Centre, 615 10th Street, Courtenay On the web: British Columbia Lung Association: http://www.bc.lung. ca/ Living with COPD: http://www. viha.ca/respiratory_health/living_ with_copd.htm

Metropolitan Opera back for the season The Metropolitan Opera is back at the Rialto Theatre. The season starts with a bang - Verdi’s Macbeth plays on Saturday, October 11, at 10 am.

Star soprano Anna Netrebko delivers her searing portrayal of Lady Macbeth, the mad and murderous mate of doomed Macbeth, for the first time at the Met. Adrian Noble’s chilling production of Verdi’s masterful adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy also stars Joseph Calleja as the noble Macduff and René Pape as Banquo. Fabio Luisi conducts.

Tickets are on sale now at the Rialto. Seasons tickets are also available for all 10 performances at a 15% saving.

Adults and youth $24.95; children and seniors $20.95 (including taxes). For more information call (250) 338-5502 or visit Landmarkcinemas.com.

Open house Saturday at Comox Fire Station The members of Comox Fire Rescue would like to invite members of the public to attend their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House.

This Open House is scheduled for Saturday October 11th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This event marks the end of Fire Prevention Week in Canada.

This is a great opportunity for citizens to come into the fire station and meet their local firefighters.

Firefighters will be on-hand to hand out important fire safety information and conduct tours of fire vehicles and equipment.

Our address is 1870 Noel Avenue, Comox.

Last chance to see ‘Enchanted April’ Jacqueline Leung plays bored socialite Caroline in Courtenay Little Theatre’s upcoming production of ‘Enchanted April’ which is currently running at the Sid Williams Theatre until October 11. This is valley audiences final week to see CLT’s fall show (October 10, 11 at 7:30 pm). Enjoy the intricacies of this well written play, directed by Vivien Douglas, as its story unfolds in dreary England and concludes in sunny Italy. Make it a full memorable evening and partake of the

special Italian dinner been offered at Zocalo’s restaurant on 5th street prior to performances this week. Tickets are $22 for ‘Enchanted April’ and are on sale now at the Sid Williams Ticket Centre, 442 Cliffe Ave., or by phone (250) 338-2430 ext. 1, and online www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. Ask about Courtenay Little Theatre’s season discount pass and save $5 off per ticket for each of CLT’s three productions.

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Comox United Church and the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship will present the climate change film “Disruption” on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 7 pm.

This dramatic film was released only one month ago, in preparation for the Climate Change march held in New York on September 21, 2014, where more than 300,000 people marched through downtown New York in advance of the Climate Change Summit held at the UN. The film has three major themes: a review of climate change science, a history of how major protest marches have changed our world, and the story of the groups organizing the September 21 march. On September 23, more than 100 Heads of State and Government met at the UN to discuss climate change, and to generate political momentum leading up to a meaningful climate change agreement in Paris in 2015.

Science is now certain that the burning of fossil fuels is increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide and causing global warming, with many negative effects on our modern society. The Earth’s temperature has warmed about 1 degree C over the past 100 years, and is forecasted to warm another 5 degrees if nothing is done to reduce carbon emissions.

Naomi Klein (author of the recent book “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate”), Bill McKibbon (co-founder of 350.org), and a wide range of other scientists, politicians, and activists are interviewed, explaining the compelling need for world-wide political action on climate change.

The presentation will be at 7 pm Friday, October 17, at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive in Comox.

There will be a group discussion after the film for those who wish to stay and discuss the film’s themes.

Admission is by donation.

Last show at Joe’s with David Gogo The Society For Artistic Development is proud to present David Gogo, live in concert, at The Venue Formerly Known As Joe’s Garage on Saturday, October 18th.

This will be your last chance to see a show at this venue, so get your tickets in advance at Bop City Records in Courtenay, and join us for the final show.

As one of Canada’s hardest working and most prolific blues guitar virtuosos, David Gogo has amassed a worldwide fan base and an impressive list of accomplishments.

He has earned four JUNO nominations, the 2012 Western Canadian Music Award for Blues Recording of the Year, the CBC Saturday Night Blues’ Great Canadian Blues Award for a lifetime contribution to the blues in Canada, and has twice been named Maple Blues Guitarist of the Year.

He has played on stage with Johnny Winter, Otis Rush, Albert Collins and Bo Diddley and has opened for George Thorogood, ZZ Top, The Tragicially Hip, Buddy Guy, Little Feat and Jimmy Vaughan.

In March 2013, he performed as the supporting act for blues legend B.B. King for the third time in his career, this time at the Port Theater in Gogo’s hometown of Nanaimo.

Gogo has released 13 albums to date and has been a guest on a num-

Advance tickets only to hear David Gogo on Oct. 18 ber of recordings. He has composed music for television and major motion pictures and his songs have been performed and recorded by musicians worldwide.

He continues to tour relentlessly, performing across North America and Europe in venues ranging from small blues bars to massive blues festivals.

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Before writing and recording his latest album, Come On Down, Gogo took a pilgrimage along the Blues Trail starting in Memphis and traveling through Mississippi, Arkansas and Alabama.

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Highlights of his southern adventure included sitting in with local musicians at The Shack Up Inn, Ground Zero, and Red’s in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

He appeared as a guest on Sonny Payne’s renowned King Biscuit Radio Hour, and toured the legendary Fame, Sun, Stax, and Willie Mitchell’s Royal Studios. Gogo also traveled to towns mentioned in Robert Johnson songs, poured bourbon on Johnson’s grave, and even went down to Rosedale with his rider by his side, as those famous Crossroads lyrics proclaim.

Inspired by his journey through the birthplace of the blues, Gogo wrote six original tunes and combined them with six reinvented yet classic covers to create a new album that not only honours traditional blues but also gets you dancing with some good old gritty rock and roll.

Come On Down takes you to a place where Robert Johnson meets the Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac meets Ray Charles. It’s a wild ride that Gogo navigates with ease, ingenuity and style.

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Writing about crimes that haunt us today

By Paul Willcocks Special to the Echo I didn’t know what to expect when I started writing a book on B.C. crimes.

Great stories and wild characters, of course. Heartbreak, sadness and unsolved mysteries.

But I didn’t really anticipate how much the 40 crimes, from the 1860s to today, revealed about us.

Or how much some crimes haunt us still.

Later this month, for example, Premier Christy Clark will apologize for the hanging of Tsilhqot’in leader Klatasassin and four others in 1864. They had been leaders in 15-week war to keep a road crew and smallpox - from their land. All told, the war claimed 26 lives.

The war and the executions are a chapter in Dead Ends: BC Crime Stories, the eventual title of my book.

It’s an amazing story, one that reveals so much about our past, and its impact on life today. It’s a tale of speculators, adventurers, gold rushes, smallpox and resistance. The relationships, dreams and fears in the years before British Columbia was even a province were compelling. It is a great, important story.

And its impact continues. Clark’s apology follows a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that found the Tsilhqot’in had never ceded title to their land, never been conquered.

Klatasassin’s battle was part of that struggle and, 150 years later, part of the reason his nation has survived with real powers.

We don’t know enough, or think enough, about what was an attempt at conquest, or about the

against the agency.

Socred premier Bill Bennett, though not pleased, didn’t drop McClelland from cabinet.

The party’s caucus chair said it wasn’t his role “to poke into other people’s business.”

How times have changed.

Today, Federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay says McClelland and other customers are perverts. The Conservative government’s soon-to-be-adopted sextrade laws would jail peoPaul Willcocks ple like McLelland for up to five years instead of leaving them at the cabinet table.

And the new laws, according to most experts, would make it even easier for people like Robert Pickton to kill women we don’t much care about.

We don’t pay enough attention to crime, and especially what we can learn.

And we have done a terrible job of using these great stories - the outlaw McLean brothers, the 1921 North Island Potlatch raid - to bring our history, and today’s challenges, alive for students. We have a great way to engage young people in really big issues, and bring the past alive, and we aren’t doing a good enough job.

Every one of the crimes I wrote about said something about us. The greed of scam artists, Clifford Olson, the spawning of the Air India mass murder in the woods near Duncan.

Our crimes define us. We need to understand them.

Paul Willcocks is a journalist, writer and former legislative columnist. Dead Ends: BC Crime Stories is published by University of Regina Press.

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Our crimes tell so much about who we were. I wrote about Leo Mantha in Dead Ends, the last man hanged in B.C. in 1958. Mantha slashed the throat of his lover in a barracks at the Esquimalt navy base. By that time, Canada was turning away from capital punishment, especially for crimes of passion. But Manthan was gay.

No reprieve for him; he was hanged in Oakalla prison.

And about Bob McClelland, a popular Socred cabinet minister who called a Victoria escort agency to hire a prostitute in 1985. Paying for sex wasn’t illegal (although it will be under the Harper’s government new laws). McLelland was a witness in the trial

Plan to attend annual Airwomen’s potluck dinner The annual Airwomen’s potluck dinner will be held at the Comox Legion on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 2-5 pm. We invite former military women and those presently serving who wish to join us.

Guest speaker, author Brenda Dunne, who has written two books, will share her story “Dependent” about the life of a military wife.

A fun part of the afternoon are the draws of “regifts”.

If you wish to participate, please bring an item that you no longer have use for and would like to pass on.

It should be wrapped and you will receive a ticket for the draw at the door.

Bring your favourite potluck dish. For those unable to bring a dish we suggest a donation which will go to the Legion Poppy Fund.

Any questions may be directed to Stevie at 250-339-7274 or Pat at 250-339-5829.

On Sunday, October 19, North Island College (NIC) will once again host its annual Three-Hour Fiction Writing Contest from 1 to 4 pm in Tyee Hall Room 114 at NIC’s Comox Valley campus.

Writers are supplied with a computer and an element or two that must appear in the story - a problem, a plot device or character type - and must then create an original story to wow the judges while the clock counts down the three hour deadline.

First prize in this year’s contest is a free creative writing course at North Island College. Additionally, all participants will receive a prize from the English department bookshelf.

Writers will create directly on the computers in the NIC lab and print their work at the end of the three hours. A panel of judges from NIC’s English department will rate the entries on readability, creativity, and the degree to which the required elements are woven into the story.

Registration is by donation to the North Island College Foundation’s Steve Schoenhoff Creative Writing Scholarship. Please contact Steve Schoenhoff at 250-334-5094 before October 18 at 4:30 pm to reserve your space in the contest.

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The award-winning Strumbellas perform at The Sid The Strumbellas play live at the Sid Williams Theatre on Sunday October 26 as part of the theatre society’s 2014-2015 Blue Circle Series.

CBC Radio called them a “band to watch” and 2014 has been quite a year for watching the success of The Strumbellas.

At the 2014 JUNO Awards held in March, the band took home the award for Roots & Traditional Album Of The Year for their latest record, We Still Move On Dance Floors, swiftly followed by news in May they had received a SiriusXM Indie award for Folk Group Of The Year.

In June their acclaimed album, recorded outside Seattle with Grammy-nominated producer Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers), nabbed the Strumbellas a spot on the coveted Long List for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize, a juried award given annually to the best full-length Canadian album based on artistic merit, regardless of genre, sales, or record label.

Over the last year, the six-piece group has been earning their stripes on the road with several cross-country tours and a slew of summer festival dates including the Winnipeg Folk Festival and Squamish Valley Music Festival in August.

Based in Toronto, the band has been together almost six years after lead vocalist Simon Ward decided he wanted to try being in a band and

The Strumbellas perform at The Sid Williams Theatre on Oct. 26 posted an ad with a song demo on Craigslist. The Strumbellas were born after Ward was joined by Dave Ritter on piano/keyboards, Jon Hembrey on electric guitar, bassist Darryl James, violinist Isabel Ritchie, and drummer Jeremy Drury.

“I still have some of the original replies from band members they sent out in the band email thread [and read them] every so often for a laugh.

After about 6 months of comings and goings, The Strumbellas were born!

And actually, in the end four of us in

the band all come from the same home town [Lindsay, Ontario],” Ward recently shared with CONFRONT magazine.

Asked to describe the Strumbellas’ sound, Ward also told CONFRONT, “I’ve always liked the genre indie

country or alt country. Basically we just stomp our feet and sing our hearts out to simple country songs. I think our style is starting to sway away from country more and more. I am a big ‘Pop’ sound kind of guy and I’m slowly getting closer to where I would like to focus my songwriting on, which is ‘Pop’. It’s still plastered with group vocals and hand claps with a country shuffle but it has a bit more of a pop element to it.”

Aside from their latest awards, the group has also received critical acclaim.

Chris Lackner from PopForecast Postmedia writes, “the Toronto-based roots rockers prove you don’t need auto tune and synthetic beats to get people’s feet moving on their sophomore album. The Strumbellas hopeful brand of finely crafted indie music - full of handclaps and harmonies offers an enchanting mix of folk, bluegrass and country.”

Don’t miss an amazing night of live music with The Strumbellas.

Tickets for this Blue Circle Series performance are $23 for members, $28 for general public, $18 for students and groups of 10 or more. Members can add this show to a 4 or more pack for just $18.

Purchase in person at the Ticket Centre Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm, by phone 250.338.2430, or online at sidwilliamstheatre.com.

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Maritime music at house concert

There are several interactive activities happening at the Comox Valley Art Gallery this Saturday, including a family-friendly “Discover Art Saturday” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

‘DISCOVER ART’ THIS SATURDAY AT CVAG The Comox Valley Art Gallery will host another family-friendly Discover Art Saturday on Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The theme for this month’s make art project will be fiber-based collaborations, and will include opportunities to interact with textile artist Jo Swallow while she is on site as part of her exhibit “The Blues Project.”

This will be the final Discover Art Saturday for 2014. The program will continue again in 2015, and details will be announced in January.

Discover Art Saturdays are hosted

by CVAG staff, artists and volunteers, and provide hands-on projects for all ages. Materials are supplied, admission is by donation and everyone is welcome to attend.

Other interactive and hands-on opportunities are continuing this month at CVAG. Swallow is providing a weaving demonstration every Friday and Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. until the conclusion of her exhibit on Nov. 1.

Multidisciplinary artist Medwyn McConachy will conduct her performance piece “Disentanglement” on Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. while the exhibition “By a Thread” is underway.

“By a Thread” — a group show for members of the Comox Valley Community Arts Council and the Comox Valley - attracted more than 100 submissions this year and features a wide variety of styles and media. It runs until Nov. 1.

In conjunction with members show, there is an ongoing community art collaboration in the George Sawchuk Gallery lead by artists Sarah Bergeron, Fiona Thomson and Lukas Roy. Everyone is welcome to respond to the theme “By a Thread” using materials that are provided.

New artworks will be installed throughout the show.

The Comox Valley Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m .to 5 p.m. The gift shop is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details, please call 250.338.6211 or visit www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com

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One of the attractions of their performances is Felicia’s hurdy-gurdy, an instrument dating back to the 12th century.

It is basically a mechanical violin, but is played by turning a crank while fingering a keyboard. Traditionally used in French dance tunes, it is capable of a wide range of musical expression, and can wail like bagpipes, bark like a mad terrier, or roll like a gentle swell.

William and Felicia have boundless enthusiasm for creating music and sharing it with their audience, so come join us at Gardeners Green for a wonderful evening of entertainment.

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Luke Blu Guthrie returns to the Valley Luke Blu Guthrie is a Comox Valley-based entertainer who hasn’t played in this area for two years because of extensive touring.

It is delightful to have him back home on Saturday, October 18, at The Waverley Hotel.

Tickets $10 advance available at Bop City, The Waverley, by phone 250 336 8322 and online at cumberlandvillageworks.com The Luke Blu Guthrie Band is an independent Rhythm and Blues group that electrifies audiences.

Consisting of Elizabeth Penney and Luke Blu Guthrie, the band can be counted on for a powerful, deeply soulful performance that vibrates the stage with songs that echo the holler and blues of LBG’s southern slave descendants.

With themes that explore a variety of timeless issues, the LBG Band explores the dark underbelly of human nature and confronts the joy, mystery and confusion of love and loss. Liz and LBG produce a large sound that is built on slide guitar, harmonica, strong vocals, upbeat bass lines and the interplay of a truly unique tap dancing/foot percussion setup.

Armed with acoustic and electric guitars, assorted foot percussion and plenty of rhythmic slaps and yowls, Guthrie has lived and worked in the Western Canadian music scene for over fifteen years. http://lukebluguthrie.com https://www.facebook.com/ lukebluguthrie

Elizabeth Penney and Luke Blu Guthrie perform Oct. 18 at the Waverley

Local trio features Don MacKay tonight Forbidden Jazz Trio returns to Zocalo Café for an evening performance on Friday, Oct. 10. Featuring Jake Masri on trumpet, flugelhorn, & vocals, Mike Eddy on keyboards, & Grahame Edwards on bass, they strive to reach audiences of all ages by performing a wide variety of timeless jazz standards & original compositions.

Representing more than 4 decades of experience, their unique blend of voice, brass, & strings will weave their collective magic through 2 sets of entertaining music.

Keyboard master Michael Eddy is a welcome addition to the trio, replacing Jim Chew on guitar. Although relatively new to the valley, Mike has been fortunate enough to collaborate with many fantastic musicians over the past few years, including those in the Lensmen, Jazztet, DMN, Ralph Barrat & the Sharp Seven, and the CR Big Band.

Joining us this month is bassist Don MacKay, who

Moody Amiri, a duo comprised of Amir Amiri (santur) and Richard Moody (viola)

East Meets West with Moody Amiri at the Abbey Elevate the Arts is pleased to welcome Moodie Amiri for an intimate concert event on Wednesday October 15th at the Abbey Studio in Cumberland.

There are no borders between east and west in the eclectic music of Moody Amiri, a duo comprised of Amir Amiri (santur) and Richard Moody (viola).

Inspired by the diversity and fluidity between their respective Persian and western classical and jazz training, Amiri and Moody have created an engaging and distinctive sound fusing elements of traditional Persian music with jazz, classical, Indian, and modern spiritual styles.

Amiri (Canada-Iran) and Moody

(Canada) met in 2011, and in their collaboration seek to expand the boundaries of their respective musical backgrounds. Balancing tradition and innovation and finding that possibilities are limitless, Moody Amiri has already gained recognition for its groundbreaking contributions to the international music scene.

Elevate is pleased to present this acoustic treat! Floor and bench seating available, feel free to bring your own comfy pillow or folding chair.

Doors 7pm, showtime 7:30pm. The Abbey Studio is located at 2689 Penrith in Cumberland. Tickets are $15 advance/ $18 at door and on sale at Village Muse Books, Art Supplies & Curios or online at gigtix.ca.

came to us after 30 years of performing, directing, writing, and teaching music in Victoria. During his tenure there he collaborated with nearly everyone in the local jazz scene. Don holds a Master’s degree in Jazz studies from UVIC and has written his own composition and arranging method. He has also travelled extensively with his jazz bands to countries as diverse as Cuba, Japan, and everywhere in between.

We invite you to join us for a casual, entertaining evening of jazz. Music commences at 7:00 pm and admission is by donation. The spacious café displays local artwork while the licensed kitchen offers up a supper menu of chef inspired sweet & savory cuisine plus assorted beverages. For more info & reservations, please contact Zocalo Café & Gallery at 250 331 0933, or simply drop by the corner of 5th Street and Cliffe Ave. in downtown Courtenay (www.zocalocafe.ca.)

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few terrific and popular sailings I want to mention this week include the ms Oosterdam Auckland to Vancouver cruise on April 1. This $6849 CAD pp package includes your air from Vancouver, 2 nights superior hotel in Auckland, your 36 night cruise in a high category balcony stateroom, a $100 per stateroom onboard credit and all taxes. This extensive itinerary includes 7 ports in New Zealand, 3 in Australia, 2 in New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa, Kauai & Honolulu and then into Vancouver. If 38 days is a bit too long, you can depart April 15, have 2 nights in a 4 star hotel in Sydney and the same inclusions as the longer voyage with the last 22 days cruising for $4699 CAD (24 days total). We’ve got a more extensive pre cruise tour of Sydney available, so please ask us for details.

Another wonderful exotic Pacific sailing ending in Vancouver worth mentioning is the ms Statendam 34 night Tahiti. You depart on your flight from Vancouver on April 13, have 1 night in San Diego, then 33 nights in an unobstructed oceanview stateroom, with a generous $350 per stateroom onboard credit for $5899 CAD including all taxes. We have many other stateroom categories available besides the ones I mention.

Other sailings heading to Vancouver in the Spring include 4 ships doing the Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, and a 17 day from Japan on the ms Volen-

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dam. We have air, hotel & cruise packages for all these itineraries and many more!

On a broader scope, Holland America has their Explore 4 promotion on now until the end of this month.

Many sailings include their signature beverage package which is for up to 15 drinks per day per person (up to $7 value drinks), a free Pinnacle Grill dinner, reduced or free 3rd/4th person fares and reduced deposits – with even better incentives for those wanting a suite. There’s also a ton of sailings that are offering quite generous additional onboard credits on a range of 2014 and 2015 itineraries around the world. On top of the cruise line incentives, our CruisePlus Rewards program adds even more value. Bottom line – it’s a buyer’s market and a great time right now to book a cruise!

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Sports and Recreation

BRIDGE NEWS Comox Valley Duplicate Bridge Club Four important events coming up! Mark your calendars for the following: October 13th, Monday evening at 7:00 - Thanksgiving Pairs trophy game!

October 16th, Thursday morning at 10:00-noon Lessons start!

October 23rd, Thursday afternoon at 12:30 - AGM & Elections October 24-26, Comox Valley Sectional Tournament (info at cvdbc.com) Monday, September 29th, 2014 Team Game: 1.

Chuck & Lorraine Hodson - Lynn & Dick Sangster 2.

Kathy Kelm, Jill McLaren, Lois Dalflyen & Meena Weber 3.

Maureen Olafson, Phil Sanford, Warren Burd & Paula Sambrook 4.

Milos Hajsky, Dick Grant, Pete Marinus & Tim Kennelly Thursday, October 2nd, 2014: N/S 1. Pete Marinus - Linda Marinus 2. Jean Tait - Dianna Rickson 3. Jack Bradshaw - Bob Dugas 4. Sharon Hysert - Bernice Tyson E/W 1. Tim Kennelly - Chuck Hodson 2. Patricia Lowe - Irene Pearl 3. Dick Grant - Warren Burd 4. Howie Cohen - Doug Nash Our club is located on Nordin Street across from the Comox Mall under the newly renovated Museum and Art Gallery.

We offer guaranteed partnerships, so if you’re visiting or your regular partner is away, make sure you come out to play anyway! If you don’t have a regular partner, I’m sure you’ll meet one.

Our Website is www.cvdbc.com and our email is playbridge@shaw. ca For more information, please contact Linda Marinus at (250) 338-2544.

D’Esterre Duplicate Bridge Results for Tuesday, September 30th (13 tables): N/S - 1. Jean Tait and Sharon Feduniak; 2. Ron and Judy Morrison; 3. Howie Cohen and Dianna Rickson; 4. Roy and Patricia

The happy field of ‘pink ladies’ enjoyed golfing ‘fore the cure’ at Longlands Lowe E/W - 1. Dick and Lynn Sangster; 2. Trish Heyland and Irene Pearl; 3.

George and Trish Kirkwood; 4.

Harvey Piercy and Ann Cook.

Results for Saturday, 4th October (10 Tables): N/S - 1. Lloyd and Bernice Snyder; 2. Myrna Horley and Lorraine Gargan; 3. Phil Sanford and Maureen Olafson; 4. Tom Dugdale and Dianna Rickson, E/W - 1. Irene Smith and Betty Fountain; 2. Tom and Betty Thomsen; 3. George and Trish Kirkwood; 4. Keith and Evelyn Ware.

Results for Friday, October 3rd (11 1/2 tables): N/S - 1. Tom Dugdale and Dianna Rickson; 2. Gary and Fran Priestman; 3. Chuck and Lorraine Hodson; 4. Ki De Crane and Gary Bishop.

E/W - 1. Dick and Lynne Sangster; 2. Dave Robinson and Carol Ante; 3.

Keith and Evelyn Ware; 4. Grace Whetter and Ann Cook.

Pink ladies ‘Golf Fore The Cure’ at Longlands’ annual fund-raiser Longlands Golf Course held their third annual “Golf Fore The Cure” event recently. The warm weather and great cause - the fight against breast cancer - brought out over 60 golfers ranging from ages 8 to 80 years old to the local Par 3 course.

“The event was a great success, what a wonderful way to end the ladies nights for the season,” said Donna Smith, the event coordinator.

It was an evening of some good and bad golf, a great dinner, a few tears, and lots of fun prizes.

Course regular Betty Goodwin won the contest for ‘Most Creative Pink Outfit’. Many others took home draw and silent auction prizes donated by local business sponsors Pepsi, Sysco Foods, B&C Foods, JET FM, Investors Group, and Vancouver Island Brewery. The Hole in one prize of a 2014 Longlands season pass went unclaimed.

Golf Fore The Cure is a national program to raise funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer with events being held at golf courses across the country.

The Longlands event surpassed last year’s total and

raised over $1200 for the Canadian Cancer Society!

Marty and Donna Smith, proprietors of Longlands Golf Course & Restaurant, along with staff member Heather Mercier coordinated this year’s event.

“Coordinating these types of events is a team effort, it just can’t be done without the support of our sponsors, our staff, and all our regulars who showed up decked out in pink, it really was a fun night.

“Our youngest player was 9 years old, and I am pretty sure the oldest player was close to 80 years - how awesome is that! We ended up having to close the entire course due to the number of participants who came from as far away as Campbell River and Parksville,” recalled Marty.

After a few weeks to wind down, preparations will begin to start coordinating next year’s event.

The Golf Course will remain open for the season until late October.

For further details, contact Marty Smith at (250) 3396363, longlandsgolf@gmail.com

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Monday Golden Age PM - Lucille Smith 195, Rick Rodriguez 240, Pat Huntley 189, Ruth Johnson 161, Val Johnson 169, Colleen Torrie 152, Rick Kroeker 194, Bill Tower 161.

Youth Bowling Monday - Benoit Rousseau 91, Celine Rousseau 91, Lucien Rousseau 81, Morgan Grout 96, Jordan Barna 135, Andrew Barna-Yung 114, Brycen Burgess 177, Lucas Rye 79.

Tuesday Ladies - Penny Savon 253, Brenda Searl 204, Agnes Barker 181, Jane Wedge 195, Barb Pottruff 236, Laurie McWillis 212, Debbie Raithby 164, Isabelle Bracchi 213.

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Wednesday Golden Age - Grace Coulter 234, Pat Ailles 177, Betty Gilchrist 192, Joyce Slater 176, Heather Abraham 231, Bert Brown 205, Nick Tjart 233, Andre Melancon 217, Aggie Aucoin 194, Laurie Aucoin 282, Marie Israel 202.

Tuesday/Wednesday Courtenay Rec - Richard Major 127, Dave Roberts 125, Carly Buchan 109, Judy Davenport 82, Jeff McLaughlin 140, Melissa Collins 79, Clint McColl 126, Bill Howard 126, Clayton Heid 139, Mary Evans 125, Jack Errington 152, John Vincent 128, Russell Enright 102, Larry McCooey 154, Lyle Farnham 98.

Wednesday Adult - Susan Pendergast 189, SONTINA ESEY 337, Louise Bundschuh 233, Eric McWillis 201, John West 244, Tom Nurse 207, Vicki Major 198, Darlene Bernard 187, Sandy Nurse 206, BRIAN BOOTH 307.

Thursday Golden Age - Gerry Parry 205, Vicki Bailie 220, Linda Meers 197, Rosemary Montreuil 207, Alan Edwards 221, Rick Rodriguez 227, Ivan Ally 234, John McLean 243, Arnie Morrison 206.

Thursday Adult - Candace McLellan 190, Ed Carefoot 215, Aggie Aucoin 292, Jen Roberge 190, Scott VanAchte 241, Alex Bodnar 195, Dawn Hill 207, Glen Anderson 226, Dave Stacey 206, Rose Stenabach 204.

Friday Golden Age - George Railian 181, Anna Delucry 192, George Sand 205, Ickle Brown 196, Bert Brown 211, Minnie Frame 171, Arnie Auerbach 223, George Andrews 193, Ev Andrews 186.

Saturday Speciial O - Mathew Strachan 154, Melissa Knight 200, Jack Errington 180, Colin Wells 230, Terry Daniels 181, Penny Savin 161, Chris Gillis 290, Michael Campbell 178, Paul Riley 168, Matt Cadwell 160, Allison Bennett 168.

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Join the happy crowd and support Cumberland Forest Society (Photo by Dave Prothero)

Spots going fast for Perseverance run 2014 Slegg Lumber Ryder Cup Matches at Glacier Greens Golf Club Saturday and Sunday, Sept 27th and 28th, 24 of the top Vancouver Island Juniors from Zone 5 and 6 competed in this year’s Slegg Lumber Junior Ryder Cup under perfect conditions at Glacier Greens Golf Club. Saturday had the juniors playing Best Ball format, the matches were tight and resulted in a split of 3 points each. Sunday morning’s format was the tough Alternate shot. This format saw Zone 5 take a commanding lead winning this format 5 to 1. Sunday afternoons format saw all players playing individual matches. Zone

5 got off to a hot start and didn’t let up. Zone 5 won 6 of the matches against Zone 6’s nil. The day was conceded by Zone 6 when the gap became 11 to 1 with 6 matches left in the field.

Gary Woods of Slegg Lumber presented the trophy to Rick Gudz, team Captain and Zone 5 Junior Chairman. (Zone 5 team above) Thank you to Slegg Lumber and Gary Woods and Glacier Greens Head Professional Bill Kelly and to Glacier Greens Golf Course for hosting and supporting this much anticipated annual event.

Just over 2 weeks to go until the 2014 Perseverance Trail Run kicks off on Sunday, October 26th! This year’s event, co-directed by Extreme Runners and Equilibrium Lifestyle Management will once again feature a 3k cross-country romp and 10.5k mountain run in the beautiful forest trails of Cumberland.

For the 10th anniversary, race organizers are taking their fundraising efforts for th Cumberland Community Forest Society to an entirely new level. This year, an anonymous donor will be matching 100% of all donations raised through the Perseverance Trail Run! For every dollar the race raises, two dollars will be donated to the CCFS. Race organizers have launched a special fundraising drive for the 2014 event and it is not limited to racers.

Anyone can donate to the cause simply by visiting the Perseverance website at www.perseverancetrailrun.com so be sure to spread the word about this exciting opportunity to purchase more lands for protection in the Cumberland Forest.

Racers can look forward to a fun and challenging trail run, delicious post-race food provided by Thrifty Foods, a post-race draw for prizes.

All racers will be entered to win fabulous prizes provided by Brooks, Island Mountain Rides, Riding Fool Hostel, Darkside Chocolates, Riders Pizza, Dodge City Cycles and many more local sponsors. Go to www.perserverancetrailrun.com to view the current list of race sponsors!

The race starts at 11:00 am at No 6 Mine Park in Cumberland, with racer check-in open from 9:00-10:00am.

Pre-race registration is required for this year’s event, which has a cap of 350 racers. There are less than 75 spot remaining so racers are encouraged to sign up asap to secure their spot on the start line. This is a great opportunity to test out your Halloween costume and there will be a prize for the best costume on race day!

As part of the fundraising efforts, a special 10th Anniversary Perseverance After Party for the Forest is taking place from 1-5pm following the race. This special event will include a gourmet chili cook off, craft beer a huge raffle and a silent auction of epic proportions.

Tickets are available through online race registration, in Courtenay at Extreme Runners and in Cumberland at Riders Pizza and The Wandering Moose Cafe.

Only 350 After Party tickets will be sold and they are going fast.

The Cumberland Community Forest Society is a group of residents of the Village of Cumberland dedicated to purchase local forests for recreational and aesthetic purposes. Their work has ensured the protection of over 150 acres of beautiful forest surrounding the Village of Cumberland.

The annual Perseverance Trail Run is a great way to support this local cause and ensure that more forests are protected for the future. If you were ever going to donate to the CCFS, this is the best time to do it as every dollar equals two through the Perseverance Trail Run! Pick up registration forms at Extreme Runners, 436 5th st, or go to www.perseverancetrailrun.com to check out all the details and register online! Or contact info@elmhealth.com to sign up as a volunteer!

Riptide’s Tanner Kempe makes contact

Riptide defuse formidable Fusion Facing a formidable Saanich Fusion, the U-15 Riptide boys team played inspiring soccer to earn a well-deserved 2-0 win.

Fusion is always a tough match for the Riptide said head coach Bruce Mitchell. But their game on Sunday was “high intensity soccer and our team performed fantastically.

“A well deserved 2-0 victory based on some stellar defense along with timely and clinical finishing. There weren’t a lot of chances either way but when we had our chances we finished superbly.”

Jay Grenier and Nicholas Mitchell netted the Riptide goals. Howeer, Mitchell said credit goes to the whole team which work hard in pressuring the opposition and also in creating good scoring opportunities.

The Riptide’s first goal came mid-way through the first half. Charlie Purcell fed a beautiful pass to Grenier, who found himself

some room and beat the Saanich keeper with a solid shot.

Riptide held their own through the remainder of the game, while Saanich players seemed to become increasingly frustrated with their inability to get past the Riptide’s excellent defense. Shohei Iwamoto, John Samuels, Dawson Kipp, Ethan Wong, Brook Gronemeyer, Darren Hall, Cullen Buholzer and Navarre White were unshakeable defensively.

The goal that ultimately sealed the win came with a beautiful pass from Tanner Kempe on the left wing, when he launched a pinpoint cross to a rushing Mitchell, who tipped it into the Saanich net with a beautiful header.

The win gives the Riptide keepers Jared Perras and Gary Thiara their third shutout in as many games. At this point, the team is in second place in their division, with a record of three wins and one loss.

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Sports and Recreation Early bird sign-up, new programs at Mt. Washington Ski Club

The terrain park at Mount Washington will be transformed into the Rockstar Terrain Park this coming season.

MT. WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIPS With winter quickly approaching, Mount Washington has made some partnership moves before the snow starts flying.

Rockstar Energy Drink and Vancouver Island Brewery (VIB) will be partnering with the Resort this winter to create memories for visitors.

“These new partnerships will increase the amount of promotions and events taking place at Mount Washington,” explains Don Sharpe, Director of Business Operations and Marketing. “From new beer to a rebranded terrain park with new features, we’re very excited to be working with these new partners.”

Vancouver Island Brewery, Vancouver Island’s flagship craft brewery since 1984, will be unveiling a new brew with a Mount Washington twist this fall. The brewery will also be running Island-wide retail promotions from October to January with an aim to give skiers and boarders the chance

to win anything from season passes to lift tickets with mountain accommodation.

The team at Rockstar Energy Drink have been working with Mount Washington’s terrain park crew over the last month to give the terrain park a new look and new features. The piece-de-resistance will be the new 24ft long Super Tubby Tank, a XL feature designed by Snow Park Solutions.

New Rockstar park events, additional rails and improved flow will all be a major focus for the park this winter.

For those looking to find the winter stoke early, Mount Washington is holding a Thanksgiving ‘Gear Up For Winter’ sale and movie screening this weekend from October 10th to the 12th.

The ‘Gear Up’ sale will feature the latest gear from the top brands in the world of skiing and snowboarding. Burton, The North Face,

Rossignol, Atomic and other top brands will all be there. And a quick tip: look out for blowout prices on stock from last season!

Once you’ve saved on gear, save even more by checking out the free screenings of Teton Gravity Research’s latest movie release “Almost Ablaze” at Ted’s Bar and Grill this Saturday. The two screenings will start at 3 and 6pm respectively.

While you’re up here, Mount Washington will also be running the Eagle Chair for sightseeing from noon to 3pm. Bring up a non-perishable food item or make a cash donation to support the Comox Valley food bank and you can ride the chair for a turn-around at the top, for free!

Time to get stoked for winter!

For more information on the upcoming season at Mount Washington and to check out hours of operation for the Gear Up Sale, head to mountwashington.ca.

The Mount Washington Ski Club Nancy Greene Ski League is the “FUNdamental” stage of ski racing for children 4 - 11 years of age.

During this time athletes are introduced to basic skiing techniques and skills, develop the ABC’S (agility, balance, coordination, strength/speed) in as many different snow conditions and terrains as possible and most of all, have fun on skis!

For aged 12-13 (U14) and 14-15 (U16) - the program is designed to give young racers an opportunity to develop their racing and skiing skills and progress according with their ability.

The U14 Program is the first level of Alpine Ski Racing for 12-13 year olds.

This is the start of their journey as a competitive skier. The U16 Program is for members 14 to 15 years of age who are looking to continue developing their skiing and racing skills.

New this year is the U12 FreeRide Program - meant to give skiers the proper FUNdamentals to be amazing all mountain skiers.

Skiers will still spend approximately 50% of the time working on proper skiing FUNdamentals, in and out of the gates, but the other 50% will be designated to testing and improving their free skiing skills in different terrain in all conditions.

The U12 FreeRide is offered as a one or two day program. This program is taught by certified CSIA /CSCF Coaches. There are many benefits to membership in the Mount Washington ski club including: A minimum of 15 days of professional coaching (1 day/week program) plus several extra days for races.

Group and individual pictures · Hot lunch Program · Individual season award and awards banquet · Family use of ski club cabin · Informal equipment swap/online

buy and sell · Fun social club atmosphere that encourages parent interaction and community building · Free hot chocolate to help keep kids warm Early Bird Registration is on with discounts for families that register before October 15th. Visit us at www. mtwashingtonskiclub.com for information and to register now!

GOLF NEWS SUNNYDALE LADIES WIND IT UP On Sunday, October 8th the Sunnydale Ladies held their official closing day.

We played a 9 hole scramble, teeing off at 1 pm. After we all finished we had our last meeting and held elections for our new ladies club executive.

Following the meeting we had a fabulous dinner, prepared by our kitchen staff.

Thanks so much for your hard work and dedication. It was a delicious meal of ham, chicken cordon, scalloped potatoes, salads and a wonderful pumpkin cake for dessert.

Here are the scores: First place team was Patricia Lowe, Sheila Coad, Trish Heyland and Sandra Galloway Second place team was a 3 way tie: Francis Shaw, Frankie McCaffery, Becky Kenner and Barb Dixon, Pat Peden, Louise Smiley, Sandy Tetreau and Vicki Bombini, Andrea McInnis, Trisha Harris, Sharon Littler and Pat Costello.

We are still going to golf while the weather lasts, so see you out there and if not, see you in the spring.

NEXT WEDNESDAY FINAL ENTRY DATE!

2014 2015

HOCKEY POOL ENTER T

Hockey fans! Enter to win 1st

PRIZE

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2nd Authentic PRIZE Canucks Jersey Weekly

PRIZES

Hot-n-Ready Meal Deal includes medium pepperoni pizza, 8 piece Crazy Bread, 2 litre pop

ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY To enter, go to:

www.ComoxValleyEcho.com Make your 2014-15 NHL regular season hockey pool selections and then watch this newspaper for weekly standings each Friday, starting Friday, October 17.

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Rules: One entry per person. You must reside within the distribution area of the Comox Valley Echo newspaper to be eligible for prizes. Employees of the Comox Valley Echo and/or their immediate families are not eligible to win prizes. Contest winners agree to have their name and photo published in the newspaper at the conclusion of the contest. Participants will accept pool manager’s judgment as final. Any tie breaker will be determined by first, total number of goals scored. Secondly, by total number of goals scored by last place player on a team. Finally, if necessary, by a mechanism determined by pool manager. Final entry deadline is 4 pm, Wednesday, October 15.

Entry deadline for this on-line Hockey Pool - Wednesday, October 15 at 4 pm