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North Bay Resources releases gold mine tailings pond results Seeks $1 million to assess Mount Washington’s mineral worth

By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff

Carol Molstad, chair of the Union Bay Improvement District.

School board settles Union Bay Improvement District lawsuit out of court School that couldn’t be used will now be sold back to district

By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff School District 71 has agreed to buy back a school building and the land on which it sits from the Union Bay Improvement District for $55,000 less than the property was originally sold for, marking the beginning of the end for a messy legal dispute that frustrated municipal renewal efforts in the community.

Improvement district administrators hailed the sale as a moment of rebirth, and hope it will mark a new chapter in their history.

“I think it’s good news for Union Bay, because we can finally now begin to move forward and address some of the needs of the community - like a fire hall,” said UBID chair Carol Molstad. “I’m glad that the negotiation is over and that we’ve been able to work out a deal with the school district without having to go to court.”

UBID officials launched a lawsuit against the school board over a condition on the property that prevents them from using it for anything other than educational purposes.

They had moved their own offices into the old school facility and hoped to build a new fire hall on the land. UBID also sued their notary Margot Rutherford for not informing them of the educational requirement on the land.

Russell Horswill, secretary-treasurer for SD71 said he’s glad the school board was able to reach an agreement with the improvement district.

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A replica of the Union Bay Elementary School is displayed on the second floor of the building, which opened in 1915.

“This issue’s been going on for awhile,” he said. “We’ve worked closely with Union Bay to try to find a solution.

“I’m glad it works out for both parties.”

UBID purchased the land from SD71 for $675,000 in 2007. On Oct. 31 this year, SD71 will buy the land back for $620,000.

“The purchase price was negotiated as a way to resolve the dispute,” Horswill said. “It represents the amount that the party thought was a fair resolution.”

UBID didn’t believe the school board had the right to sell them the

property in the first place, and had requested reimbursement of the purchase price, as well as a number of related costs, through a notice of claim filed in BC Supreme Court.

Molstad says they’ll keep more money by avoiding a trial, which had been set for early 2015.

“I guess in hindsight if we’d known everything we know now we probably would have made a different decision,” she said of the original sale, adding she’s happy with the agreed upon lump sum payment. “We got about 3/4 of what we had initially asked for.”

The Union Bay Elementary School

cost $6,300 to build and was completed in November 1915 with principal Paul Murray at the helm.

The property in question is an amalgamation of three parcels of land, about one acre acquired in 1949 through a Crown grant, an adjacent one-acre lot from Canadian Collieries around the same time, and an additional parcel from a developer in 1977.

Back in 1947 a notation was placed on the title, restricting use of the school site to school purposes and restricting its sale or transfer, according to the court documents.

The resolution arises out of years of failed attempts to get the province to remove the trust condition that prevented UBID from proceeding with its plans for the parcel.

UBID filed a separate lawsuit against Rutherford, who acted as notary public for the improvement district before the deal was completed in October 2007.

“We’re still going to be pursuing Margot Rutherford,” Molstad said.

“We’re hoping that there’s an opportunity there to recover some of the costs.”

Rutherford declined to comment for this story.

As of press time the third party action against Courtenay lawyer Paul Ives, who represented the school board in the 2007 sale, and his law firm Ives Burger, is still pending. School board officials confirmed they have not filed a motion to withdraw the accusations that he failed to notify them of the restriction on the property.

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A company that wants to mine Mount Washington for gold, silver, copper and other minerals revealed what is in the old tailings pond from the old mine on its property, which it hopes can be reprocessed to yield more wealth. North Bay Resources is seeking $1 million from investors to get a better handle on the extinct volcano’s hidden worth in a variety of locations around the mountain.

Scott Dunbar, the head of the mining and engineering department at the University of British Columbia said rerunning the previous mine’s waste is an interesting idea.

“There’s a lot of metal left in the tailings,” he said noting that this could actually have environmentally beneficially effects, considering it would deal with material that could have an adverse affect in the future if left untended to. “It could be an interesting growth business. The technology is there to do it.”

On Tuesday, Sept. 23 North Bay Resources released a 288 page technical report about its Mount Washington Project authored by Nanaimo engineer Jacques Houle, which compiled previous information about minerals on its property and revealed new information about what exactly is in the tailings debris itself.

In 2011 Houle noted there could be $5-10 million in metals in the tailings.

This official resource estimate now indicates that out of 325,400 tonnes of material in total there is 241,625 tonnes at 0.119 grams/tonne of gold, 5.68 grams/tonne of silver, 0.098% copper, and 8.26 grams/tonne of tellurium. It also infers there is 83,775 tonnes at 0.119 grams/tonne of gold, 5.68 grams/tonne of silver, 0.098% copper, and 8.26 grams/tonne of tellurium.

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Tailings pod results out (Continued from page 1) In an interview with the Echo, Houle said the advances in mining know-how are what could make delving into the tailings feasible.

“In our industry we’ve developed a lot of technological and mining expertise,” he said. “Those bode well for that property and project.”

He said $1 million dollars in funding would advance the project approximately 10 years and represents more than just paying the tens of thousands of dollars in work the province requires mining companies to complete just to keep their claims alive.

“In order to hold claims in BC one needs to complete and file assessment work,” he said. “They’re trying hard to advance their project.”

But the environmental organization responsible for reviving salmon stocks devastated by the historic Mount Washington gold mine says the new data is nothing more than a scheme to convince investors to pour more money into an overvalued company.

“I call it mining the stock market,” said Wayne White, president of the Tsolum River Restoration Society. “They put out these news releases to get enough money to keep going.”

North Bay Resources was not available for comment by press time.

It’s taken more than $3 million to repair the Tsolum River watershed to the point where salmon could run successfully once again. This year the river was home to more pink salmon than ever before.

He’s worried that disturbing the surface material on the hillside would reverse this trend.

White says his organization has been keeping an eye on the companies pitching projects from the tip of Mount Washington up to Wolf Lake, noting there may be enough minerals in the ground to make it worthwhile to develop a mine, but says they might be hard to collect.

“It’s not in large deposits,” he said. “It’s in small deposits across the whole thing.”

The society would play a large part in making sure it would be expensive for the businesses to extract the resources.

“We would certainly press the government for the highest standards,” he said. “Today they would have to have some special handling techniques.”

But he conceds that the processing of tailings material would have spin-off benefits for the environment. Currently the old waste rock remains wet thanks to the marshy ecology, which keeps the threat of acid rock drainage to a minimum.

But because it was built to older standards it might not stay in such a stable condition.

“You’ve got a fairly high face on one side,” he said, noting the organization already had to stabilize the area once before. “There is some long-term concern of what could happen at the tailings pond.”

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Centennial legacy project up for consideration Plan involves creation of photo murals and signage to be put up all over the city

By Michael Briones Echo Staff The City of Courtenay has been laying the groundwork for a grand centennial celebration next year.

Centennial Celebration Committee Chair Ron Webber updated council on the events planned for next year.

Webber also informed council that they have sent Buckingham Palace an invitation letter to the Queen. Webber said it has been received and he went on to thank Premier Christy Clark for sending the letter on behalf of the city.

The committee has already lined up a series of events and activities to mark the city’s anniversary.

As well, the committee included a legacy project that will live on once the centennial celebration is over.

One proposal that has already garnered favourable support is the “City of Courtenay Riverway Experience.” The plan is to put up photo murals and signage to be placed strategically throughout the city from the train station all the way to 5th Street and across the 5th Street bridge to the Lewis Centre. These murals represent historic significance relevant to their locations. There will be maps to help guide people.

The murals will also complement the planned historic banners and also the street and facility signage that will have a historic theme as well.

The Riverway Experience intends to highlight the importance of the Courtenay river system to the historic downtown, the train station, and adjacent trail system.

The cost of the overall project including design and installation

will be around $54,000. A large component of the amount $16,000 - is geared for the murals proposed to be placed on the municipal works yard building facing the historic train station.

“Right now it’s strictly conceptual,” said Randy Wiwchar, director of community services.

“We’re looking at building on this. We are waiting for next year’s budget to make a determination.”

Courtenay council unanimously agreed to forward the legacy proposal for consideration in the 2015 capital budget.

The Courtenay and District Museum and local contractors will assist in coordinating the project while community services staff would oversee the plan.

The centennial celebration ties in with the city’s downtown viability, which is one of council’s top corporate priorities.

Several community groups have been consulted and most have expressed a positive desire to move forward. They include the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association, Courtenay and District Museum, Courtenay Heritage Commission, Courtenay Recreation Association, and the Courtenay Centennial Celebration Committee.

A new year’s eve party will kick off the Centennial Celebration. It’s called “Memories are Made of These” on December 31 at the Filberg Centre.

There will be live music, dancing, appies, and comedy.

Between June 26 and July 5, Courtenay residents both past and present are invited to celebrate Homecoming Week, which includes 10 days of exciting events.

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School district settles with UBID (Continued from page 1) UBID has not formally filed a discontinuance with the court and the lawyer representing Paul Ives said as far as he knows the school board has not made up its mind whether it will continue to pursue his client for damages.

“There is still an outstanding claim against the firm and Mr. Ives, and obviously they need to make a decision in regards to their settlement whether they are going to proceed or not,” said Vancouver lawyer John G. Dives of the third party

action in which the school board seeks damages from Ives and the firm. “It’s in their hands.”

So while the agreement between UBID and SD71 formally resolves the tension between the plaintiff and the defendant, the fallout from the case will continue to be felt in the months ahead.

“You can’t file a discontinuance when there’s a trial set without leave of the court. Given that there’s a trial set they can’t simply file a discontinuance,” Dives explained. “Somehow the matter’s going to have to be before the court.”

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Day parade.

As the “Homecoming Weekend” arrives, plan to enjoy various stage shows and an exciting Symphony and Fireworks display July 4, as well as neighbourhood block parties and outdoor concerts on July 5.

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Missing Comox Valley woman found wet but unharmed

By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff A concerted effort to find a young Comox Valley woman ended happily as local search and rescue teams found her alive and well Wednesday. About 20 volunteers from across Vancouver Island, including multiple swift water and canine teams, hunted in the Nymph Falls and Forbidden Plateau areas for Kendra Harder.

The woman had disappeared Tuesday after going for an afternoon walk.

Family members tried to locate her during the daytime, but when they couldn’t find her they alerted authorities in the evening. Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue launched a full-scale response in the evening, plotting out the distance she could have traveled that day to come up with places to look.

The orange glow of searchlights in the cloudy sky reflected off the surface of Comox Lake as searchers covered a wide swatch of ground, working off what little information they had, starting around her home then heading as far away as the Comox Lake dam.

Having come up empty on the first day, the drive to find the woman kicked into high gear on Wednesday morning in the drizzling conditions.

BC Hydro was called upon to decrease flows in the Puntledge River for a short period of time to improve chances of locating clues of the girl’s whereabouts.

Teams from Cowichan, Nanaimo, Parksville-Qualicum, Campbell River and Powell River joined the Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue volunteers.

Comox Valley RCMP reported the woman was located in a wooded area near Nymph Falls shortly before 11:30 a.m.

“The RCMP wish to thank everyone for their help in locating Kendra Harder,” said police spokesperson Don Sinclair around noon. “The woman is wet and cold but otherwise unharmed.”

Search and Rescue officials said one of the challenges they encountered during the search was staying in touch with volunteers, because some areas were out of range of the Mount Washington repeater that relays messages.

“Some of the areas are shielded a bit once you get down the bank of the river,” said Scott Larsen, search manager with the Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue team, noting one person was assigned to operate a mobile radio relay vehicle stationed on a bridge over the Puntledge River. “We’ve found that works quite well.”

A mobile command unit operated as the nerve centre for search operations.

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Valley officials prep for earthquake response

By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale knocked out two bridges in the Comox Valley and the low-lying areas around the estuary had been devastated.

This was the mock scenario officials faced as they did a dry run through the official post-disaster response procedure Oct. 9 at the Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue headquarters.

“What about the base?” asked Comox councillor Hugh Mackinnon, wondering about the health of 19 Wing Comox in the aftermath.

Emergency program coordinator Mike Fournier informed him, along with the rest of the “policy group” that would help command response activities, that while the military facility had been spared much catastrophe, would be first required by Ottawa to attend to Vancouver and Victoria’s needs.

They were on their own for now, and they needed to think fast.

Putting elected officials on the spot is an important part of making sure our representatives are primed and ready to go in the case of a real emergency, Fournier said.

“It gives them a better perspective of what their responsibility would be,” he said. “Now they’ve felt the pressure.”

You can study their disaster manuals all you want, but until you step into the room where all the operations are “taking place” you really still have no idea, he explained.

“It’s a lot different than reading about what you’re supposed to do,” he said. “They all have checklists.”

After coming up with a financial plan and requesting outside assistance, the politicians moved from the office space to the larger portion of the building, where bureaucrats, utility representatives, public affairs officers, and emergency service commanders gathered to dispatch crews and supplies across the Valley.

The room was buzzing with the din of concentrated strategy. Once the policy makers decide how much is to be spent on what overall objectives, it is up to this organized hierarchy to pump out the How of the response.

“We practice the plan because they’re not always right,” Fournier said. “Then we’ll amend the plan.”

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Emergency program coordinator Mike Fournier takes politicians on a tour of the Emergency Operations Centre as part of a functional exercise to prepare the Comox Valley for an earthquake.

Operations Centre director on the first run through of the drill. He explained how his job played out during the scenario.

“You get everybody into their positions,”

he said. “You assign everyone to their tasks.”

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“It’s a mock exercise,” he said. “You plan to address all those things.”

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Heads or Tails for volunteers Some guests at the City of Courtenay’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner last week play the game heads or tail.

Randy Wiwchar, the emcee of the event, tosses the coin to determine who wins the door prize for Prime Chophouse Restaurant. Mayor Larry Jangula and council expressed their deep appreciation to the many people who have selflessly donated their time and had a significant impact in helping make Courtenay a better city. They include: Agricultural Advisory Committee, Salvation Army, Board of Variance, North Island College Chair, Centennial Committee, CV Art Gallery, CV Community Arts Council, CV Airport Commission Chair, CV Chamber of Commerce Chair, CV Community Justice Centre President, CV Economic Development President, CV Emergency Program,. CV Emergency Social Services, CV Exhibition, CV Ground Search and Rescue President, Citizens on Patrol Society, Courtenay Airpark Association, Courtenay Marina Society, Courtenay Recreation Volunteer, Courtenay Rotary President, Downtown Courtenay Business Association, Strathcona Sunrise Rotary President, Courtenay and District Museum Chair, Puntledge River Restoration, Purple Ribbon Campaign, St. John Ambulance, Habitat for Humanity, Dawn to Dawn, CV Accessibility Committee, CRA Board, Drug Strategy Committee, Youth Justice, Evergreen Seniors Executive, Hertage Advisory Commission, July 1st Committee, Mayor’s Charity Golf, CV Record Newspaper, CV Echo Newspaper, Goat FM, Eagle FM, RCMP Auxiliary Coordinator, RCMP Auxilary Members, and Sid Williams Theatre Society.

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An article in the Oct. 14 edition of the Echo mischaracterized the position of Ann MacDonald, the Comox Valley Regional District’s general manager of planning and development services. It should have emphasized the 2,000 or more people in the expansion areas of the regional district who will be affected by future annexation, not minimized it. We regret the error.

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By Michael Briones Echo Staff The Heritage Advisory Commission wants 5th Street in downtown Courtenay to be an option for the city’s Complete Street Project.

Chair Lawrence Burns stated the commission’s intention in a letter to Courtenay council.

“It is now widely acknowledged that investment in heritage areas, which are usually closely linked to the downtown core, has rewards in a healthy, vibrant city,” Burns said in his letter. “In Courtenay’s case, the 5th Street link - to downtown, to the natural beauty of the Puntledge River, and to the walking potential of the Rotary Trail - would be trans-

Starting January next year fees for disposal of waste at the Comox Valley and Campbell River centres will go up.

The Comox Strathcona Waste Management board has approved a new fee structure that will see hikes in both the rates for municipal solid waste, as well as construction and demolition waste. The fees will go up from $110 per metric tonne to $120 per metric tonne and incrementally increase in 2016 to $130 per metric tonne.

“The increase from these tipping fees will be applied to capital improvements and the day-to-day operation and maintenance costs of our facilities,” said Tom Boatman, senior manager of solid waste services.

“As part of the region’s solid waste management plan and the requirements for landfill operational certificates, improvements and upgrades to the landfill are not only necessary but mandatory to become compliant with the Ministry of Environment’s regulations.”

For more information on the current schedule of fees as well as those included in the updated bylaw, visit www.cswm.ca/fees .

formed if 5th Street had the appeal of a Complete Street. It would be taking Courtenay’s past and connecting it to the future.”

Courtenay council acknowledged the commission’s point of view and received it for information.

The commission highlighted the significance for Fifth Street, which runs from the bridge to Lake Trail School, in statements included in the city’s heritage register. It states that the road is part of the original townsite. It is also important for connecting key aspects of the city. It has a visual connection to the Comox Glacier, a reminder of the closeness of the natural heritage of the area. It is also important for its social role as the city’s ceremonial route.

Courtenay Alberni NDP members selecting candidate on Sunday Courtenay Alberni NDP members are meeting one year ahead of the set election date to launch their campaign to win the new riding in the next federal election.

Sunday October 19th, they will gather at the Bradley Centre in Coombs to choose their candidate.

The meeting will begin at 2:15 pm with presentations by the two people seeking the nomination, Gord Johns and Ronna-Rae Leonard.

Gord Johns was elected to Tofino council in 2008, and most recently served as the Executive Director of the award winning Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Ronna-Rae Leonard is serving her third term as a Courtenay councillor. She ran for the NDP in Vancouver Island North in 2011, missing unseating

Conservative John Duncan by 1827 votes.

Special guest speaker Official Opposition House Leader Peter Julian will bring greetings from NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair.

A ten year veteran of the House of Commons, the Burnaby New Westminster MP will share his perspective on the present Conservative government and the importance of ensuring this is their last mandate to govern the country.

The Bradley Centre is located at 975 Shearme Road just off the old Alberni highway on the Parksville side of Coombs. You must live in the Courtenay Alberni riding and be a member as of September 19th to vote. For more information call 1-844-373-6714 or email courtenayalbernindp@shaw.ca

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Fleming, an outspoken critic of Premier Christy Clark’s handling of the recent lockout and strike in BC schools, will provide an update on developments in Victoria now that the legislature has reconvened.

“The BC Liberals’ attack on education and teachers illustrates the skewed priorities of this government,” says Fleming.

“The Liberal government says it can’t afford to invest in our children’s future, while at the same time they waste millions of taxpayer dollars on perks, pay raises, and massive tax giveaways to the wealthiest of British Columbians.”

In addition to a speech by Fleming, the evening will include a dinner of roast or salmon, a desert auction and a cash bar. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and the dinner will start at 6 p.m.

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Student loses bursary and blames teachers’ strike

By Michael Briones Echo Staff Alannah Clark was ecstatic when she was named recipient of a $1,000 bursary in June.

There was one condition Clark had to meet to collect the money.

That she complete all her courses and graduate by the end of August.

Clark had only a science course left to finish to graduate high school. As a student of the North Island Distance Education School, which operates year round, it was achievable, said Clark.

That was until the teachers’ strike started on June 17 and unexpectedly stretched out during the summer months. It completely derailed Clark’s plans.

“I didn’t realize it was going to be this bad,” said Clark. “I have always taken a course through the summer as many students have.

It’s very common. It’s not weird or anything like that. It was my plan with my counselor to complete my final grad requirement Biology 12 through the summer months. The strike took place and I wasn’t able to do that because I went to the building to take the test and there was no teacher support at the time.”

Having failed to meet the grad requirements, the Ministry of Education informed Clark by phone a couple of weeks ago she is no longer eligible to keep the $1,000 Dogwood District/Authority Scholarship Award.

Clark was devastated. She said she worked so hard and deserved to receive the money, which she was hoping to use, along with other bursaries she had received, to pursue her musical goals at Capilano University.

The scholarship is awarded for non-academic achievement. Clark has been focusing on her study of

Alannah Clark is pursuing a career in music and was hoping to use the $1,000 Dogwood District/Authority Scholarship Award to pay for her tuition at Capilano University. But the bursary was taken away from her.

music. She has learned about marketing and has performed in fundraisers.

“When I received this I was ecstatic. I felt like, wow, I earned this,” said Clark. “It wasn’t just like here’s some money. I felt I really I earned this one for sure.”

Clark is frustrated she has become collateral damage of the bitter labour dispute between the teachers and the provincial govern-

ment. On top of that, the ministry would not make any exception and offered no extensions.

“It was just a straight out no.

Like nothing or if you finish this course by this date then you can still keep the bursary,” said Clark.

“That would have been totally acceptable. It would have given me a later date to complete my final requirement.”

Clark is venting her anger at the

ministry and also at School District 71 for failing to help her.

“It was impossible for me to meet that requirement because of the strike,” said Clark, who also tried to enroll at an independent learning school but was not able to get registered. “I was disappointed for lack of support. I was also kind of questioning what my future is going to be. Can I go into this program? Is it even worth applying for

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“It’s supposed to be students first,” said Colleen. “Right now it’s system first and students last.”

Colleen said she’s has tried to talk to MLA Don McRae, had exchanged emails with NIDES staff and the principal, as well as school superintendent Sherry Elwood and also approached one of the school trustees.

“What I am hearing from our superintendent was August 31st was a fixed date and that she has tried to work with the ministry on this,” said Colleen. “The ministry won’t budge on their dates.”

Colleen said her daughter showed effort to complete the course by trying to go to another independent distributor school that was not affected by the strike. But she was told by Elwood had she done that, Alannah is no longer considered a student in School District 71.

“I find that very difficult to accept that we can just drop students like that when we aren’t meeting our needs,” said Colleen. “Of course you’re going to expect them to go to an independent sector.”

Alannah, because she hasn’t graduated, can apply for the bursary again but that misses the point, Colleen said.

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Letters

That’s not the Lorne I have just finished reading the article on the Lorne redevelopment. I write this letter with such a variety of emotions I am having a hard time putting my thoughts down on paper. If this project is the vision for downtown Comox, council should be ashamed. It’s certainly not my vision.

The following quote is attributed to Shawn Vincent, the developer: “there was a lot of work put into the design of the building to recreate a feeling that the grand old Lorne had.”

I read the quote and looked at the 3D replica of the Lorne and I simply feel nauseous. With all due respect to Mr. Vincent, he obviously does not have a clue about the history of the Lorne and what it meant to the people of Comox and the Comox Valley.

My Grandmother, Emily Fairbairn, owned and ran the Lorne for over thirty years and I often stayed at the Lorne when it was still a functioning hotel and I know my Granny would think this proposed building would truly be blight on the site of the old Lorne.

This proposal simply does not reflect the essence of what was lost when the Lorne burnt down and I resent people like George Kacavenda and Shawn Vincent trying to make us believe they actually know or care about the history of the Lorne.

This project is merely an attempt to make money for those involved and has nothing to do with trying to recreate a feeling of past history. If you want to try and recreate past history, keep it as it was, a pub where people could go for a meal, a beer and conversation.

In my opinion, if this project goes ahead, I do not believe the Lorne Hotel name should not be allowed to be attached to this building.

Barb Tribe Comox

Letters to the Editor

IT’S A MONSTROSITY Wow! The little village of “Comox by the Sea” goes cosmo! I am appalled and dismayed! It is shocking to me to think that a structure that had stood for over one hundred years, then burned to the ground, is to be replaced by the monstrosity that I’ve just seen on the front page of my newspaper.

Don’t think I’m the only one who wonders why The Lorne Hotel, an heritage building, in fact the oldest continuously licsened inn in B.C. until its demise, should not be rebuilt as it stood. Why wasn’t this stipulated in the fire insurance policy?

There are many citizens of Comox and the Comox Valley who would love to see this happen.

I hope that all of you will come out to the open house to support this idea and tell the developers what we really want. (When we find out when this forum will take place) Many of us have fond memories of The Lorne Hotel: birthday parties, girls nights out, quiet evenings of pool and a pint, great food and good entertainment. Probably didn’t generate the same kind of tax dollars that the proposed complex would, but is money everything?!! What about the charm and integrity of our “Comox By The Sea”?

Barbara Havers Comox

THE DOGS OF WAR I was sitting n my favourite Tim Horton’s. I was drinking my coffee and listening to the conversation at the next table. Some naïve middle aged man was spouting about how we should send in the ground troops to Iraq to kill off all the ISIL terrorists. “We should go over there and stop all that inhumanity!”

“We should go over there and wipe them all from the face of the earth!”

Don’t get me wrong here! I certainly have absolutely no sympathy with that degenerate band of thugs who have invented their own brand of religion to allow them to kill, maim, rape and pillage innocent people at their own whim and will.

It was his use of the plural collective pronoun “WE” that was spoiling the taste of my coffee. Did the “WE” apply to the rest of the customers in the Timmies? Was he in fact saying that “WE” as every day Canadian citizens should go “over there” and start killing people?

Obviously not; what he was suggesting was that we send in our Armed forces to do the noble deed!

We as civilians are clearly removed from that responsibility. We have Armies and Government ministries to take on the mantle of guilt and doubt that comes with the crime of killing other human beings. “We” are exempt from that ethical nightmare.

But what happens if “WE” do not excuse ourselves from that dilemma? What happens if we stand up to our own assumed moral standards and realize that we as civilians are not except from the righteous moral certitude of causing the deaths of other people simply by handing that purview over to someone else ( be that crime justified or not).

What happens if “WE” start talking in more truthful terms and suggest that, “I should go over there and stop all that inhumanity” and that, “I should go over there and wipe them all from the face of the earth.”

Now the conversation begins to sound somewhat extreme, somewhat fanatical and perhaps even somewhat “terrorist”? Isn’t that exactly what the ISIL thugs are saying about us? Yes, ISIL has to be stopped. But I think that “WE” and “I” should be very careful that we do not start using the same rhetoric and moral excuses that ISIL uses to recruit its own naïve and misguided gang members.

I think we should be very, very careful not to “radicalize” ourselves by understanding that by abrogating our moral responsibility to the care of others is always how wars are both instigated and perpetuated.

If we are ever going to break the cycle of war after war; if we are ever going to stop killing people in the name of humanity and freedom; then we have to find a better way of doing this thing called life.

Perhaps a good start might be to stop allowing our governments take the responsibility for our own morals and ethical mores?

Perhaps if we start thinking that, when a bomb falls in a forest, it is “I” that let if fall and not the collective “WE” or “THEM”. As Berthold Brecht said at the end of the Second World War, “The dogs of War are dead. But the bitch that bore them is in heat again.” Perhaps it is time “WE” took back control of our dogs?

Gillian Parker, Courtenay

Time to tear Baybrook down Once again, something has been sent to the local media on behalf of the Mack Laing Heritage Society misrepresenting the words of those opposed to their proposal, submitting misleading information to the public and leaving key information out. They have firm ideas about what the city should do with our publicly owned property and have already requested that a gate be put up to keep local rowdies out.

It was interesting to see how soon they wish to start restricting access to the park.

Are there “rowdies” in Comox? There has been no mention of vandalism or any negative behavior anywhere in the park in question. I am one of a growing number of people that supported the idea of a Nature House when I first heard about it, but the more I read and learn and hear from them, the less I can agree with what they are actually proposing.

The building that they wish to preserve “Baybrook”, is located in the only open and waterfront property in a cluster of City owned parks, and that waterfront space should be available to all. Baybrook house actually blocks the view of the water as you enter the park and stands in the way of the view. In fact the only way to see the ocean is to walk right up beside it or around in front of it. It thereby limits the view to the few that will spend time in that building, sit right in front of it or feel comfortable cozying up right beside it. There were other cabins on this land, also in bad repair but the City removed them and the land is already returning to a natural state. The society implies that those who are against their proposal wish to keep the site exactly as it is when in fact opponents would like nothing more than to see this waterfront land be able to return to a natural state; to have a waterfront park in Comox without buildings blocking the view, and to be more in keeping of what it looked like before the foundation of this building was cut into

the midden there, exposing evidence of 2000 years of our First Nation people’s habitation.

The MLHS suggests that those who live nearby are against this proposal because they wish exclusivity to the site when in fact it is they themselves who wish to repair and maintain this building on its prime waterfront location, not for the good of our entire community but ultimately for their sanctioned programs and their own use.

I have been waiting to hear that they have no intention of using this building for their monthly meetings, that they will not occupy office space there or use it for their own society. It seems like a conflict of interest to fight to preserve that building when they will then become stewards of this waterfront home and have a wonderful waterfront location for their society to use. They talk a lot about Mack Laing’s will and his wishes but fail to mention that Baybrook is not even the building that Mack Laing was referring to.

Our city purchased that land with taxpayer’s dollars to become a public park for all residents to enjoy. The MLHS wishes to preserve the view from that house and its “front porch” but area residents want that dilapidated building be torn down so that the building does not block off the water, but rather every person that walks onto that property can enjoy that view and feel welcome to sit a while, not just the few who will use whatever incarnation of the much proclaimed “nature house” turns out to be.

It is being presented as an interpretive center, but look at the building plan and note the size of the building in relation to the open space on the waterfront now.

Baybrook is presented by the MLHS as a place with ample room for a 16 spot daycare, a B&B, a caretaker’s residence, a conference center/meeting room. I doubt very much it will be recognizable as a

Natural History Museum, which is one thing they do not mention and the only thing Mack Laing’s will specified.

I believe that we have enough buildings on our waterfront in Comox, and not enough waterfront parkland accessible for all. Let the city continue with its plan to remove the building, a building and that should never have been built on that site in the first place.

Let’s allow that area to return to as natural a state as possible. Let’s allow the midden and sacred ground be put to rights instead of rebuilding extensively right on top of it. Let us all be able to visit the waterfront there and find a quiet space to enjoy the natural area instead of going inside a building to learn about nature. We have museums aplenty in this valley. We have no need of another one that will dominate the only open space on our publicly owned and all too rare, waterfront park land.

Carmine Elia Comox

ARROGANCE OR IGNORANCE? Why in the 6 years our rural directors have been elected have we not seen one newsletter or information sheet from any of the 3 directors.

I wondered if they had a budget for notifying constituents so i went to the regional district offices to ask.

And yes they have a budget for that very purpose.

So why have they not used it to inform us of impending taxes bylaws, projects etc.It would appear that they dont really care whether rural residents know whats happening or not.

Is it arrogance or ignorance. Either way we need a change. Please get out and vote for change in November.

R. McCulloch Area B

More Beefs and Bouquets BEEF to the “Christian” who does not respect the choice of the Pro Life group who were protesting against abortion - the killing of the unborn human. You are obviously “Pro Choice” - what choice for the unborn? Abortion usually kills the unborn, as well as often causing long lasting psychological damage (PAS) to the woman involved, as well as possibly affecting other family members. I’m certain that the many survivors of abortion, particularly those born missing limbs or suffering cerebral palsy etc caused by a botched abortion, would not subscribe to the pro abortion lobby view that the unborn are just a piece of the pregnant woman. Further, with the increasing number of cases where a brain dead woman is kept alive in hospital until the baby can be safely delivered, it should be obvious that the foetus is a separate and developing human. Finally, the “Christian” should study Jeremiah 1:5 and the Sixth Commandment.

TO THE DEVELOPER with the large pockets and the full page ads. Here is what I suggest. The City rubber stamps your development quickly, provided that instead of bringing more people into the valley you use your seemingly community minded spirit and show your community philanthropy by building a replacement for the

residents of Maple Pool in a location high above the flood plain, perhaps even in the location of your now cancelled development. It is a win-win-win. You will still get to run your bulldozer through the dirt and due process, the Maple Pool residents would not only have a help up but also a safe dry home high above the flood plain like the rest on your hill, and the people of the Comox Valley would know that the homeless situation is beginning to be a thing of the past thanks to, what sounds like, the biggest and most important taxpayer in the valley.

A BIG BEEF to the young man who parked his black Porsche car a half block from the United Church in Courtenay, jay walked across the street, headed north to 5th. St then jay walked across to the Church, looked around and then proceeded into the church to get a sandwich. Walked back to his Porsche and drove away.S hame on you, there are some people in real need of that sandwich.

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made my lunch with my friend and her babe extra special. Your thoughtfulness went above and beyond. We had a great visit with great food and lots of smiles from the babe. Thank-you (certainly made it easier to face work the rest of the afternoon!)

BEEF to Marigold Pharmacy for the huge spin that is being told about big guy vs. little guy and the attack against natural health care products. The College of Pharmacists pulls licenses when there is breach of protocol. They have NOT shut down the store! They’ve pulled his pharmacy license! The rules have not been followed and this is the second time they’ve been shut down. You are still free to go in there and get advice from their staff and buy supplements. It’s the back end pharmacy area that was shut down for unhygienic practices and not following the rules.

Ever stop to think why there are no practitioners working out of that store any more?

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK all 15 people who gift bombed me at work. I met 15 new people, thanks, they made my day and those I work with too. You went to alot of work to make this happen all day long, thanks very much, very, very kind and generous of you.

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A HUGE BOUQUET to the young mom delivering papers in East Courtenay. You give a new meaning to the word multi-task with a toddler and dog in tow while pulling a wagon load of papers. Hats off to you!

A BIG BOUQUET to Courtenay Quality Foods for allowing Sparks to sell cookies outside of their store and great gratitude goes to all of you who bought cookies. A bunch of BIG! Spark smiles go to the man who made the girls day by buying a whole case! Thanks for all your support Courtenay. See you in the spring :) KUDOS to Councillor Bill Anglin for speaking out about Silverado’s expensive ad campaign aimed at trying to discredit and embarrass city staff. Silverado Group is a bunch of very wealthy and powerful individuals who are using high pressure tactics to try and push through their development schemes. City Council does not owe them anything and should not cave in to their pressure.

This is the same development corporation that gave us the destruction of Lannan Forest - need I say more.

A BIG BEEF to all those ladies who support freedom of choice. Do they not realize that it’s not their bodies but the new body growing inside of them that’s involved!

A LARGE BOUQUET of roses to Alex from Above and Beyond Tree Service for rescuing our granddaughter’s cat with his bucket truck from a tall fir tree after being up there for 3 days. He came to the rescue on a Sunday on the long week-end in the rain. His patience, caring, and kindness was deeply appreciated. You are truly a gentleman Alex. Thank you.

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HERE IS A BEEF to whoever the Nit Wit is who feels the need to drive on the front lawn at the Fallen Alders Hall leaving big ruts in the grass.

Whoever it is then does Wheelies in the parking lot and more ruts there, time to grow up and realize that someone (a volunteer) then has to come and fix your mess. Some people in the district do care and wish you would stop.

THIS IS A BEEF to the people who are continually complaining about the noise from Costco! Enough already! Are you the same people who complain about the Snowbirds when they come to practice here, and the glider planes and the dogs barking? What are you going to do when the hospital is finished and Helicopters are landing at 2 am. And when Ambulances are going by all day long. And what about all the traffic noise of all the people going to and from work or visiting the Hospital? I know you thought a golf course was going into your back yard BUT when you buy a house next to an empty treed lot, BE PREPARED to expect anything! This is a CITY! NOT a RURAL place! Jon Ambler said it best: “You’re not entitled to silence ... if you can’t be happy living in the city then I think I would strongly consider moving somewhere else”. With all the trees that have been coming down lately due to progress even Ryan Road is much noisier than it used to be.

Should we get the law enforcers to stop all noisy traffic after 11pm? Do you ever hear the airplane noise at the Air Force base at 1am in the morning? Maybe we should do something about that?! What about the ferry blowing their fog horn early in the morning? Maybe we should stop that!! Let’s get realistic about this; you need to sell and relocate, maybe Sayward would be the next best place for you to live or maybe a log cabin in the mountains?

If they can sell new patio homes on Ryan Road before they are even finished, then I am sure someone would be pleased to buy your house ... which is close to schools, hospital, shopping and Costco! You might even make a profit!

IT WAS A PLEASANT SURPRISE to receive a refund from ICBC, who admitted they had overcharged some customers and they corrected their mistake. Area B gardeners expect refunds from the CVRD water department for unfairly imposing 2 surcharges. Anything over $435, needs to be refunded, until there is universal water metering. The CVRD has over $18 million in the water reserve fund - they need to correct their mistake.

TO THE PRO-LIFE protesters on Cliffe Ave recently: In the name of God, rather than condemn difficult life choices, help those in your community who are less fortunate, homeless or diseased with addiction.

These people need support. Donate and volunteer for Comox Valley Transition Society, Salvation Army

This week’s winner, drawn at random from submissions received up to Tuesday, is:

Pauline Jaques of Courtenay, 2 Classic Cheese Basket Meals from Dairy Queen.

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!

Family Services, The Soroptomist Society, Dawn 2 Dawn, Care-a-Van, etc. Your help can give unborn children a healthy chance at life.

A BEEF of disappointment to the person who was so offended by the pro-life rally on Oct. 5th. The Pro-life Society do not hate. They are only trying to help people to understand that abortion kills babies and causes emotional and physical problems to those involved. We all came into this world through conception followed by birth. Do those who support the idea of choosing to end a baby’s life wish that their mother had chosen that for them? Let us be gentle and kind, and love, protect, and appreciate the gift of life.

AT SOME POINT in time, parents will receive a cheque in the mail to compensate for lost school days.

What about students - how do they make up the lost learning time? A question for school board candidates running for lection November 15th.

BC students spend the least days in class of all Western Provinces, even without strikes. This should raise some questions from parents and students.

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A BIG BOUQUET to the lady in Mazda 3 going through the Comox Tim Hortons drive through. You paid for my drink on Saturday morning (I was on my scooter) Thank you for making my day ... and I gave my money to help pay for the next person in line. We need more people like you in the Valley.

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A BOUQUET to Jon Ambler for entering the mayor race in Courtenay.

He is right, that democracy is about choice and there needs to be choice.

Thank goodness we have military leaders who lead when there is crisis in the world, as there has been and continues. Did we, in the free world, create the crisis? Who knows, but it is a crisis. We support our troops unconditionally! Politicians -maybe not. Do we need command and control - or democracy in city hall - voters will decide on November 15th. If they vote.

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A CHALLENGE to our local council candidates. With the recent abandonment of a highly touted rental development in south Courtenay and the Crown Isle project being stopped, both under allegations of unwarranted disputes and delays with the administration, it is clear that there is something drastically wrong at city hall. As we read newspaper articles about the issue we begin to see the nature of the problems. On one side we have a city hall administration who appears to have lost the authoritative control over the process which resulted in certain individuals within the system making their own city policies. This was then compounded by a city council who felt they did not have the skill levels to intervene in the issue. What are the answers? Unlike the past we must insure that we elect a council and mayor who have enough business acumen to understand that for their part the issue has nothing to do with engineering decisions but rather it’s all about putting together a process which creates a level playing field for all developers which is transparent, accountable, predictable, expeditious and efficient and then setting up management at city hall that is dedicated to the administration of the

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Enjoy this evening of dancing (Friday, Oct. 17) to the music of Crosstown Express. Join us in the lower Rotary Hall at the Filberg Centre.

Dancing starts at 7:30 pm till 10:30. Members and non-members are welcome, so join your friends and new acquaintances, wear your country duds, and enjoy a fun-filled evening. Come early for good parking.

Fall gun show Sunday at Fish and Game Club Hunting time is here and The Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association is the place to be for the Fall Gun Show on Sunday, 19 October from 9am until 2pm.

Admittance is $3 for men 19 and over and women and youth are free.

Food and beverages will be available while you view the latest in firearms and associated equipment.

It is a buy, sell and trade show with an assortment of new to antique. The show is a great opportunity to find a starting firearm for a novice hunter or an upgrade for the more experienced.

Several shows are held throughout the year on Vancouver Island.

Anyone interested in Gun Shows’ information, please contact Al Lapp at 250-338-5982.

Myeloma Support Group meets Tuesday The North Island Myeloma Support Group is having its monthly meeting on Oct. 21 in the dining room at the Best Western Westerly Hotel, 1590 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.

Come for lunch at 12:15 (optional, buy your own lunch), meeting starts at 1:30.

Keep up to date on the latest info on myeloma and enjoy socializing with others affected by the disease.

Please contact Sandy at: bowsersandy@shaw.ca or 250-757-9248 if you plan to attend or for more info.

Guest speaker for Hospital Aux. meeting St Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary’s regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct 21st at 1:30 PM in the upper hall of the Comox Legion. We will have a guest speaker. Everyone welcome.

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Catholic Women have fall bazaar and tea The Catholic Women’s League holds its annual Fall Bazaar and Tea on Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 am to 3 pm at Christ the King Hall, 1599 Tunner Drive, Courtenay. Everyone welcome; free admission Browse the sewing, preserves, baking, candy and attic treasures tables.

If you’re hungry, sit down for a tea - adults $5, children under 10 $3.

The Cumberland rail story Long-awaited book on Collieries’ Railway launching tomorrow at library The Cumberland Museum and Archives is thrilled to announce the launch of Cumberland Collieries’ Railway Vancouver Island, B.C., 1888 to 1960.

This long-awaited book brings to life the extensive railway system which, for over 60 years, connected Cumberland’s coal mines to the Union Wharf at Union Bay. In 1992 author Patrick O. Hind completed the original manuscript detailing the history of the Cumberland Collieries Railway and its diverse roster of historic steam locomotives.

The project was funded through a BC Heritage Trust Grant.

After completion, the manuscript sat in the archives at the Cumberland Museum for nearly 20 years. ln 2011 a group of local historians formed a publishing team to prepare the manuscript for print.

After a dedicated volunteer effort, the Cumberland Collieries Railway book is now complete, offering a compelling historical insight into this little known, yet significant piece of Cumberland’s industrial past.

Author Patrick O. Hind writes: “This story is about the railway that connects the mines at Cumberland with the deep sea ships that called from all corners of the world to carry the mined coal to railways and industry.

“It is a story of the railway through the years. The locomotives that operated over the railway, and the men that operated them.”

Cumberland Collieries’ Railway contains 50 photographs carefully selected from the Archives of Cumberland and Union Bay. Also included are images of the trains in their later years taken by the late renowned railway photographer, David Wilkie.

The book appeals to train enthusiasts, and those who love Vancouver Island History.

Please join the Cumberland Collieries’ Railway Production Team - Gwyn Sproule, Frank Carter, Vera Moan, and Maynard Atkinson - along with the Cumberland Museum and Archives board and staff on Saturday, October 18th, 2:00 pm at the Cumberland Library for a fascinating glimpse into the making of the book, and a celebration of its completion.

FMI: info@cumberlandmuseum.ca

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Cumberland Museum & Archives 2680 Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 250.336.2445 www.cumberlandmuseum.ca

Above: Coal train unloading at Union Bay port Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum and Archives, C300-019 Left: Train crew Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum and Archives, C280-030 Top: Train at the No. 5 mine Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum and Archives, C280-002

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HARVEST OF FRESHNESS North Island Chefs join forces with farmers to showcase local bounty This Saturday Oct. 18 from 9am to noon, join “Chefs at the Market” for a mouth-watering food tasting event that brings together local chefs and growers as they showcase fresh flavours of the fall bounty found ripe Kitty Cat P.A.L. Society Prevent A Litter A local registered charity

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What’s On for the picking at the Farmers’ Market.

Chef Lesley Stav, president of the North Vancouver Island Chefs Association (NVICA), says this on-site collaboration between chefs and farmers is the perfect match to show market visitors the delicious connections between farm and fork.

“Our chefs celebrate local producers with every dish we make,” says Stav. “We’re thrilled to bring our various creative talents directly to the source at the Farmers’ Market. It’s a way to show our appreciation for those who grow and harvest what we eat in the Comox Valley.”

This special Farmers’ Market event will feature a centre stall where the North Island chefs, cooks, apprentices and culinary students will share techniques and show how to use the products that can be purchased fresh from market vendors.

The chefs, visiting each of the stands first thing in the morning will collect a range of local produce, meat, seafood and baked goods, then feature the ingredients in on-the-spot cooking demonstrations.

“We’ll share our skills, passion and joy for preparing local food.

Every visitor at the market is invited to watch the demos and enjoy tasting the free samples,” says Stav.

CV Farmers’ Market executive director Vickey Brown also welcomes the unique collaboration, which happens to coincide with International Chefs Day. “It’s always a treat because we never know what yummy dishes these skilled chefs will create.

Visitors will not only have the opportunity to ask the chefs for cooking advice and sample the food, but will also receive a recipe to recreate at home,” says Brown.

This “Chefs at the Market” event will take place on Sat. Oct. 18 from 9am-noon at the CV Farmers’ Market location on Headquarters Road.

NIC’s Write Here Reader Series presents Matt Rader on Oct. 18

AUTHOR MATT RADER LAUNCHES NEW STORY COLLECTION Join author Matt Rader as he reads from his new short story collection What I Want to Tell Goes Like This (Nightwood Editions) as part of the Write Here Reader Series hosted by North Island College.

This free public reading will take place at the Comox Valley Art Gallery at 580 Duncan Avenue on Saturday, October 18 starting at 7 pm.

In What I Want to Tell Goes Like This, Rader braids tales of Vancouver Island’s turbulent labour history, including the Great Vancouver Island Coal Strike of 1912-14 and the shooting death of infamous union organizer, Albert “Ginger” Goodwin, with present-day stories of people living in the same landscape, in the indeterminate echo of history.

Winner of the Joseph S. Stauffer Prize for Literature from the Canada Council for the Arts, Rader teaches in the Department of Creative Studies at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. The final story in this collection, “All This Was a Long Time Ago,” about a ferry ride across the Salish Sea with the ghost of James Joyce, was awarded the Jack Hodgins Founders Award from The Malahat Review.

Matt Rader is author of three books of poems: A Doctor Pedalled Her Bicycle over the River Arno (House of Anansi, 2011), Living Things

(Nightwood Editions, 2008) and Miraculous Hours (Nightwood Editions, 2005), which was a finalist for the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award.

His poems, stories and nonfiction have appeared in The Walrus, Prism International, The Fiddlehead, The Journey Prize Anthology, Breathing Fire 2 and other publications across North America, Australia and Europe, and have been nominated for numerous awards including the Journey Prize and Pushcart Prize.

The recipient of the Joseph S. Stauffer Prize for Literature from the Canada Council of the Arts, Rader is a former North Island College instructor and current Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.

This free public event is sponsored by North Island College and hosted in partnership with Nightwood Editions and the Comox Valley Art Gallery. The 2014-2015 Write Here Reader Series is generously support by the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested $24.3 million in writing and publishing throughout Canada.

For more information about this event or the Write Here Reader Series at North Island College, visit www.nic.bc.ca/events or call 250334-5000 ext. 4017.

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Comox Valley Camera Club presents annual showcase The Comox Valley Camera Club is pleased to present the 7th annual ShowCase, running from October 21st through November 9th at the Pearl Ellis Gallery of Fine Arts.

You will be treated to a variety of images ranging from traditional landscapes, wildlife, portraits, seascapes, architecture to abstracts, representing a variety of photographic styles.

The CV Camera Club began as a handful of camera buffs over 40 years ago and has grown to more than 150 members.

Advances in digital photography, guest speakers, hands on workshops, and field trip opportunities have all contributed to the growing membership. The Club’s education component encourages members to reach beyond their comfort zone to produce exciting images and many photographers in the club are ready and willing to mentor new enthusiasts.

A reception for the show will be held on Tuesday evening, October 21st from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend to meet the photographers, enjoy some light refreshments and be entranced by a stunning display of local talent.

Learn how the images were created, what tips the photographers may have, and how their photography has evolved. Throughout the show, artists will be available at the gallery to answer questions. Don’t forget to place your ballot for the “People’s Choice Award” in the golden box before you leave.

The Pearl Ellis Gallery will be open from 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and Sunday from 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays) admission is free.

The Gallery can be found at 1729 Comox Avenue in Comox. Tour the virtual gallery at the gallery website at www.pearlellisgallery.com. FMI check out the CV Camera at http://www.comoxvalleycameraclub.org.

Eagle on a Rock, photographed by Viktor Davare

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“Placing one foot after the other, one painting after another emerged as I renewed myself daily with fresh air and fresh eyes on the walk path around the Courtenay Airpark.

“Sometimes it was the bigger picture that fascinated me. And sometimes it was more about the little things that make up the bigger picture, like the indigenous plants and weeds that surround the scene.

“Each time I walked I looked for something new, something I hadn’t noticed before. A view I hadn’t seen.

With the constantly changing light, tides and seasons, this was never a problem. Over time, a variety of colours and shapes filled painting after painting. Then before I knew it I’d completed the 100th!

“Although I’m off on a new series I’m sure I’ll be back to the airpark, after all, I’m still walking and still looking ... “ Views from the Courtenay Airpark paintings can be seen at The Best Western Westerly Hotel restaurant in Courtenay, Whyte’s Framing and Gallery in Comox and, by appointment, at my Courtenay studio.

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‘The Christmas Tree’ at CLT event night

Courtenay Little Theatre invites the community to attend the club’s Event Night on Tuesday, October 21st, at the CLT Space 1625 McPhee Avenue in Courtenay (behind the GOAT FM).

Light refreshments will be available at 7 PM, followed by a short meeting at 7:15 PM and then entertainment at 7:30 PM. Come and be entertained by a presentation of “The Christmas Tree,” a one act play by Norm Foster, directed by Sharon Pridham, featuring Jeannine and Chris Taylor.

Norm Foster, the prolific Canadian playwright who is often described as “Canada’s Neil Simon”, offers the following synopsis: “A tree lot. Christmas Eve. One man. One woman. One tree. Who should get it? Each gives reasons through tales of woe as to why they are more deserving of the tree and each seems unmoved by the other’s predicament. A story filled with laughs, heartache, and good old-fashioned Christmas spirit”.

This is a must see, if only to find out who walks away with the tree.

There will also be a later presentation of this play at the Stan Hagen Theatre on Friday, Nov. 21st at 7:30 pm. Suggested donation for that performance is $10.00 or more, all profits will go to the Food Bank.

For CLT’s Event Night presentation, admission is by donation at the door to the club’s Bursary Fund.

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Christmas cracker making fun way to help YANA The YANA office at 495 Fitzgerald, in Courtenay, welcomes community members to drop in and support this annual fundraiser that benefits Comox Valley families who need to travel for the medical care of a child.

For almost two decades volunteers have been meeting in October to assist in crafting the 5000 Christmas Crackers YANA sells during the Holidays.

“This is very much a tradition for YANA,” says Lesley Hunter, who has co-ordinated this sale for the last 5 years.

“We see many of the same people returning year after year to take part and lend a hand.”

Though the workshops are popular and well attended by those who have made it a tradition, YANA relies heavily on attracting new participation each year to get the job done.

“5000 really is a significant

number,” adds YANA President, Judy Cryer. “We hope to see lots of new faces dropping in to our afternoon sessions this year. People can come on their own or bring a

friend, it’s unique way to help and is always a lot of fun.”

The office is open for drop ins starting October 15 until Nov.7 on Monday/Wednesday/Friday from

‘TAKE BACK YOUR POWER’ FILM ABOUT SMART METERS SHOWING OCT. 22 Most residents and businesses in the Comox Valley now have “smart” meters installed. The majority of citizens have accepted this technology as safe and secure, trusting that their government and corporate leaders would not impose anything into their private lives that would be a danger.

What if this is not true? What if smart meters are in fact a hazard to our families, our children? In this award-winning documentary film, director Josh del Sol takes the viewer into the shadowy world of the global “smart grid”, carefully examining the impact of smart meters on our health, our safety, our security and our democratic freedoms.

With compelling insight from whistleblowers, scientific research-

Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections is thrilled to announce the return, by popular demand, of the Woolly Mammoth Craft Club.

The Woolly Mammoth welcomes everyone, young and old, boys and girls, to a fun knitting party every Wednesday from 6.308 in the Lake Trail School library.

Knitting, crochet, braiding, weaving and spinning are all part of the activities. Join new and experienced crafters to share the wool and the fun creating hats, scarfs, booties, shawls- whatever you fancy.

The Woolly Mammoth Club will run till Dec. 10th and resume after a holiday break. Participation is free, supplies are provided, or you can bring your own special project to work on.

All ages are welcome, but children should be accompanied by a parent, please.

Want to help out? Volunteers are very welcome, contact us at laketrailvision@gmail.com.

ers, government agents, lawyers, doctors and environmentalists, Take Back Your Power is an investigation of the erosion of public health and democratic rights around the world, but largely focused here in British Columbia.

“We recommend this film to anyone who has children in their home and a smart meter on their wall”, says Kel Kelly, one of the organizers for the film and a smart meter opponent. “It will never be too late to fight against this technology, even if Hydro has already persuaded you to accept a smart meter”.

A massive class action lawsuit against smart meters is already underway in British Columbia.

The government of Saskatchewan recently cancelled its smart meter

program, ordering the removal of more than one hundred thousand already installed smart meters after eight residential fires were directly attributed to the smart meters.

While the government of British Columbia has acknowledged a number of fires in new smart meter installations, they have claimed, with no accompanying evidence, that the fires were a result of “faulty infrastructure” in the bases into which the meters were installed.

Of growing concern to smart meter opponents is the mounting body of evidence that the pulsed thermal radiation from the smart meter grid poses significant health risks, especially to children and young people. The film reveals much of the latest scientific evidence link-

EVERY ONE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

New day, time for Comox Taize Service The Taize service sponsored by Comox United Church and the Unitarian Fellowship is moving from Sunday to Saturday.

Beginning October 25 there will be a Taize service at the Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive every fourth Saturday of the month at 5:00 pm.

The focus of Taizé worship is the music. A few words or phrases sung over and over again give the singing a meditative character. The songs are not meant to be sung as hymns but, rather, as a series of prayers and do not require any singing talent or experience. The repetition allows the words to become a prayer of the heart.

In between the Christian chants and short sacred readings, silence is observed for periods ranging from 3 to 10 minutes.

The intent of the silence is to make oneself available to the presence of the spirit that resides within. There are no sermons or particular formal meditative techniques involved.

All are welcome. FMI call Peggy 871-1540 or Arlene 890-3671.

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10am to 4pm. For more information, you can call the YANA office at 250871-0343.

Volunteers are asked to refrain from bringing children as the office is small and the minimum age of volunteer for this activity is 16.

“We love that YANA Crackers are part of so many families Holiday,” Hunter says smiling. “And we will continue making them as long as they let us.”

YANA has been operating in the Comox Valley for 28 years and is able to provide local families with accommodation and direct funding, at a time when it is most needed, when they have to leave the community for the medical care of a child.

YANA is proud to represent the spirit and generosity of the Comox Valley by ensuring ‘You Are Not Alone.

For more information visit www. yanacomoxvalley.com

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ing high frequency radiation to serious health effects.

Another focus of the film is on the erosion of freedom that the so-called smart grid represents. The film exposes the reality that with smart meters, police, governments and corporations will have “access to data from every home, including eating, sleeping and showering habits, which appliances, including computers, are being used and when, and a host of other details”.

Take Back Your Power will be shown at the Florence Filberg Centre Rotary Hall, downstairs, on Wednesday, October 22 at 7 p.m.

Everyone in the community, with or without a smart meter is encouraged to attend. The event is free.

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CV Nature hosts award-winning educator at Sunday meeting Imagine our children playing outside in our public parks and not glued to televisions and computers! This may sound revolutionary or even threatening to some people. In reality it is just natural, it is a “nature preschool,” hopefully coming to your neighbourhood.

As part of its nature education mandate, Comox Valley Nature will be hosting one of the founders of the rapidly growing nature pre-school movement in Canada, Dr. Enid Elliott, Bateman lecturer and recent winner of BC Nature’s Daphne Solecki award.

The “nature preschools and kindergartens” movement has been spreading all across Canada, at an astonishing rate. While this ground-breaking educational opportunity has been

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received enthusiastically throughout the Lower Mainland and the Victoria area, and yearned for by young families, it remains a concept poorly understood by daycare operators and even resisted by vested interests.

Dr. Enid Elliott is an early-learning and childcare instructor at Camosun College and the University of Victoria.

The Daphne Solecki Award recognizes her outstanding contributions to nature education for children. She delivered this year’s Robert Bateman Lecture at the Centre for Dialogue. She discussed how active engagement and immersion outdoors allows children to connect deeply with nature through play and experience traditional ways of knowing.

Here in the Comox Valley, the pro-

posed Mack Laing Nature ‘Tree’School , which is supported by both Project Watershed and Comox Valley Nature, is an outdoor educational program that is designed to offer a unique early childhood learning experience for 3-5 year old children at the Mack Laing Nature Park. Expanding on the BC Ministry of Education’s Early Learning Framework, the emphasis of the program will be on a nature and playbased curriculum and will encourage preschoolers to engage their environment through art, music, games, physical activities and group learning.

This is an exciting new educational opportunity that moves beyond the limitations of traditional daycare.

Dr. Elliott will be presenting a talk on the educational principles of nature

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This yummy meal is fully served right to you at your table at the upstairs Conference Hall of Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg Centre.

“In my humble opinion, it’s the biggest and best pancake breakfast in town,” says Evergreen Club convenor, Sally Say. For only $5.00 a person you will get your choice of beverage and choice of buckwheat or buttermilk pancakes. You also get bacon or sausages.

Evergreen Club Volunteer Coordinator, Deanne McRae says, “Our Evergreen volunteers really know how to treat you well. They will seat you at a table and treat you like royalty during your meal.”

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“Let me entertain you”, is the theme for Rainbow Youth Theatre’s fall production of the Tony Award winning musical “Gypsy”.

Loosely based upon the memoirs of the famous dancer, Gypsy Rose Lee, the story follows her mother, Rose, as she steers her children, June and Louis, around the fading vaudeville circuit in the 1920’s.

Rose is the consummate theatre mother bullying and badgering her way on to the stage with her troop of young performers whom she continually insists are under the age of twelve despite all evidence to the contrary.

With music by Julye Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim the musical features many famous songs such as “Let me Entertain You” and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”. Directed and choreographed by Danette Bell and Susan Bradshaw with musical direction by Denise Marquette the Rainbow Youth Theatre cast of 40 has created a moving, high-energy musical.

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Rose is a woman who is boiling over with her own frustrated ambitions and she channels all her energies into turning her daughters into stars, steamrolling over anyone who gets in her way.

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CODES COUNTRY LANES Bowling highlights from Codes Country Lanes: Monday Golden Age AM - Bob Sharp 240, Bob Van Nes 249, Arnie Morrison 214, John Kendall 229, Barb Lane 195, Nick Tjart 236, Anna Turcott 195, Nora Lanyon 176, Arnie Auerbach 235, Roy Brekke 242, Heather Abraham 264.

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Ladies Hi Score: Carol Merkley 140 Men’s Hi Score: Ken Rodonets 160 Ladies Hi Checkout: Patti Dennis 56 Men’s Hi Checkout: Mike Maddocks 83

Monday Golden Age PM - Rick Rodriguez 229, Ivan Ally 201, Marg Moore 171, Val Johnson 162, Grace Rodriguez 178, Pat Huntley 172.

Monday Youth - William Derksen 121, Jordan Barna 143, Andrew Barna-Yung 148, Brycen Burgess 165, Lucas Rye 88, Lucien Rousseau 101, Morgan Grout 96.

Tuesday Ladies - Debbie Raithby 163, Shirley Mangano 193, Marilyn Shetterly 182, Penny Savon 157, Karen Annand 157, Barb Potruff 212, Paulette Z 191.

Tuesday Golden Age - Ed Schievink 114, Garry Pearson 120, Judith Munro 131, Allison Bennett 149.

Tuesday Adult - Cynthia Taylor 214, Brenda Frizzell 181, Bill Brundige 207, April Gilchrist 204, George Ghinis 185, Wayne Murphy 221, Joan West 196.

Wednesday Golden Age - Joyce Slater 216, Dave Stacey 225, Heather Abraham 211, Ed Farrant 107, Aggie Aucoin 203, Laurie Aucoin 295, Bert Brown 238, Gerry Van Achte 211, Grace Coulter 219.

Tuesday/Wednesday Courtenay Rec Sherri Butts 129, Debbie Downer 140, Justine Johnson 116, Melissa Collins 94, Rachel Anderson 83, Michael Campbell 210, Larry McCooey 223, Tiffinee Nicol 127, Scott Burden 118, Linda Scott 103, Patti Gove 121, Tamiko Watanabe 94, Katherine Michieli 100.

Wednesday Adult - Sontina Espey 254, Lori Webb 193, Melanie Owen Jones 218, Sandy Nurse 234, Tom Nurse 235, John West 230, Ken Bird 249, Rick Granneman 215, Bruno Bagden 251, Eric McWillis 207, Wade Raithby 217, Barb Potruff 204, Gord Potruff 253, Tannis Pond 204, Al Gavel 241.

Thursday Golden Age - Mel Thompson 138, Kaela McLean 222, Lynne Conn 206, Barb Casey 189, Alan Edwards 199, Ivan Ally 210, Arnie Morrison 240, Bob Sharp 214, Bob Van Nes 234, Leona Miller 181, Rosemary Montreuil 270.

Thursday Adult - Steve Robson 251, Laurie Aucoin 217, Dave Stacey 203, Andrew Stubbings 254, Lorne King 239, Chad Kelly 245, Lorne Sutcliff 206, Chris Roberge 230, Jessica Giroux 249, Scott Van Achte 206, Roy Brekke 239, Anne Bodnar 284, Paul Zorz 236.

Friday Golden Age - Arnie Auerbach 220, Ev Andrews 212, Anna Delucry 196, Bert Brown 246, Roy Brekke 215, Joan Lucas 198, Midge Girard 194, George Railian 208, Jim Lucas 176, Trudy Olsen 189.

Special O - Mathew Strachin 192, Bobby Bolen 184, Dale Elderkin 111, Mary Wells 151, Danny Erb 188, Chris Gillis 197, Michael Campbell 193, Larry McCooey 195, Kris Bradley 160, Clint McColl 163, Jacob White 165, Jamie Bennett 165.

L to R: Les Disher, Brian Stewart, Danny Keyes, Wayne Crowe. Missing are Janet Green and Roz Smith

VALLEY ROAD RUNNERS DOMINATE IN THE WINDY CITY A team of elite masters from the Comox Valley Road Runners travelled to the Windy City to challenge themselves against 45,000 other runners at the 2014 Chicago Marathon. Chicago is known as a fast course with a number of world records being set there over the years.

Race day brought almost perfect temperatures for racing, but a cool breeze negated the possibility of records falling this year. Kenyans once again dominated the race with Eliud Kipchoge winning the men’s event in a time of 2:04:11, the eight fastest marathon ever run. Rita Jeptoo defended her women’s title winning in 2:24:11.

The Road Runners team was captained by Wayne Crowe (Extreme Runners/Asics) who was unfortunately on the sidelines due to injury.

The team dominated the age group competition, winning first place for mixed teams in this huge international field. Leading the charge for the CVRR team was Les Disher who ran a stellar time and personal best of 2:56:31, 2nd in M6064.

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Next was Danny Keyes who shattered his lifelong goal of breaking the magical three hour barrier by running a personal best by more than ten minutes to finish in 2:58:17, 19th M5054.

Edmonton native and new CVRR team member Brian Stewart had a solid race, finishing in 302:45, 14th M5559. Roz Smith showed that she firmly belongs among the best age group runners in the world, running 3:47:37, 2nd F6570.

Janet Green continued to show her consistency, even after more than 220 marathons, running 3:58:22, taking 4th F6064.

Crowe stated, “the excellent results by each team member was the culmination of months of hard training and dedication and I am extremely proud of them all.”

The Chicago team will now be taking some much deserved rest to let their bodies recover before beginning training for the upcoming Vancouver Island Race Series beginning in January.

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Steve Royer (left) and Keith Wakelin (right) finishing at the 2013 Miracle Beach Run. (Photo: Teresa Maher Photography)

25th Anniversary Miracle Beach 10 & 5K Run On October 19, the Miracle Beach 5 & 10k run will turn 25.

Steve Royer of the Comox Valley Road Runners has run every Miracle Beach race since 1990 and he says he will be back this year to maintain his perfect record.

The race was started in 1990 by the Campbell River running club.

The race has always been known as the friendliest little road race on Vancouver Island.

The route is popular with beginner runners who are looking for a

relaxed, fun event. Seasoned runners love the flat, fast course for posting personal best race times.

The race starts at 10 am in the Miracle Beach Nature house parking lot. There is an early start for 10K walkers at 9:30 am.

After the main race there is the very popular kids fun run which is free (register on site).

Following the kids race, the runners head to the beach for soup by Fusilli Grill, cookies, awards and draw prizes of pumpkins and pies.

To enter the race on line go to www.raceonline.ca/online-events/ .

You can also pick up entry forms at the Sportsplex, Shorerunners & Outdoor Addictions.

Entry fees are $20 per adult ($10 for youth) up to October 17. Day of race registration starts at 8:30 am.

Fees are $30 for adults and $20 for youth.

For more race information or informaiton on the running club contact the River Runners at crriverrunners@gmail.com

d’Esterre Seniors Results for Tuesday, Oct. 7 (14 1/2 tables): N/S - 1. Ron and Judy Morrison; 2.

Lloyd and Bernice Snyder; 3. Art Morgan and George Law; 4. Barb McCrindle and Denise Holst; 5. Phil Sandford and Maureen Olafson.

E/W - 1. Dianna Rickson and Evelyn Ware; 2. Roy and Pat Lowe; 3.

Irene Smith and Dorothy Branch; 4.

Bob Dugas and Paul Bozenich; 5.

Grace Whetter and Marilyn Hannah.

Results for Friday, Oct. 10 (11 1/2 tables): N/S - 1. Doug and Penny Poole; 2.

Denise Holst and Betty Fountain; 3.

George Law and Art Morgan; 4. Phil Sandford and Maureen Olafson.

E/W - 1. Harvey Piercy and Judy Morrison; 2. Roy Lapp and Joan Lord; 3. Grace Whetter and Ann Cook; 4. Glen and Patricia Sanderson.

Results for Saturday, Oct. 11 ( 9 tables): N/S - 1. Lloyd and Bernice Snyder; 2. Phil Sandford and Maureen Olafson; 3. Ruby Paulson and Sheila Lockhart; 4. Doug and Penny Poole.

E/W - 1. Harvey Piercy and Ann Cook; 2. Tom Dugdale and Jeanette Baron; 3. George Kirkwood and Evelyn Ware; 4. Keith Ware and Roy Hagg.

1. Arlene Petersen - Pete Marinus 2. Slava Simice - Barry Turnham 3.

Sharon Feduniak - Dianna Rickson 4. Gary Priestman - Pat Pantuso Thursday, October 9, 2014 N/S 1. Pete Marinus - Douglas Nash 2.

Charles Hodson - Lorraine Hodson 3. John Godfrey - Jack Bradshaw 4. Myrna Horley - Lorraine Gargan E/W 1. John Biehl - Arlene Petersen 2/3 Patricia Lowe - Roy Lowe 2/3 Ray Long - Shirley Long 4. Karen Franzen - Daphne Welsh 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.

Comox Valley Duplicate Bridge Club Important events coming up!

October 23rd, Thursday afternoon at 12:30 - AGM and Elections October 24-26, Comox Valley Sectional Tournament (info at cvdbc. com) Monday, October 6, 2014

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