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Apartment project gets green light After a lengthy process, developer is happy a resolution has been reached By Michael Briones Echo staff

Scott Polson has a tattoo which honours fallen soldiers.

Valley soldiers head to war with ISIS Local humanitarian effort to help refugees kicks into high gear By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff A 19 Wing airman arrived at the liquor store with a buddy on what seemed like an ordinary night. But instead of grabbing beers like usual, he opted for scotch whiskey. After all, he had just learned he was going to war the next day. As Comox Valley military members are quietly being tasked to duties as part of Canada’s anti-ISIS strategy the community is beginning to contemplate what exactly we’ve signed up for. In the past month families have been preparing to send loved ones off to participate in the multi-nation response to a threat that’s hard to put your finger on. Some have already received word they will now be serving their country from a base in Kuwait. Others aren’t expecting to hear until late this week. Some are even being told they might end up staying more than the minimum six-month commitment. More than 200 Comox Valley residents served in the War in Afghanistan and many are taking stock of their own experiences while processing Canada’s latest foray into a new war with Islamic extremists. Ret. Warrant Officer Scott Polson is still recovering from two tours overseas, fighting an almost invisible enemy. Over his career the Comox resident spent 12 years in the armoured corps and 13 years as a military engineer. (Continued on page 4)

A multi-million dollar development of new rental apartment alongside the Courtenay River Estuary finally got the endorsement it needed from Courtenay council. After a year of waiting, that included delays that led frustrated Brett Giese, president of Crowne Pacific Development Corp., at one point to give up on the project, a development permit will be issued for the 94-unit “Acadia on the Walk’ project. “I am happy to see that we’ve come to a resolution,” said Giese. “It’s been a long-time coming. “We did give up on it because there just seemed like there was no direction. Our consultant has explored all avenues around the issues that have been presented and we didn’t have anything more to offer. So we left it in staff hands to come back to us with what they’re willing to accept. They might see a solution to move us forward. They kind of stepped up to that challenge.” Chief Administrative Officer David Allen told council at Monday’s regular meeting, the project has had some major hurdles, particularly the intersection design. He commended the work of the city engineers and consultants that assisted in getting the project going. “We think we’ve come up with a livable design that is safe for its intended purpose,” said Allen. The project is located at the south end of the city on Anfield Road, running parallel to Cliffe Avenue. Staff determined that the current Sandpiper/Anfield intersection and the Cliffe/Anfield intersection, located near the proposed building site, do not meet city standards and to avoid possible traffic conflicts in the future, it requested the developer to come up with a solution. “It’s been livable so far because there’s only four houses on that road [Sandpiper], so really it’s a driveway,” said Giese. (Continued on page 2)

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Comox base, airport, RCMP heighten security after shooting By Michael Briones Echo Staff CFB Comox has heightened security in light of the shooting incident that occurred at Parliament Hill on Wednesday. Captain Trevor Reid, public affairs officer at 19 Wing, indicated that added precautions have been made but could not give any specific details. But on Wednesday, just before entering the base, there is now a sign that says “100 percent ID CHK” and security at the gate has been beefed up. The Comox Valley Airport too has increased security vigilance as instructed by Transport Canada. “This includes heightened awareness of any suspicious activities or

Military Police took over ID checks at 19 Wing’s main gate (Photo: CHEK News) behaviours within the terminal building,” said airport CEO, Fred Bigelow. “We will be prepared to react as required, pending any further direc-

tives from Transport Canada.” Comox Valley RCMP are keeping their guards up. As well, they are advising the community to be extra

vigilant. “We, along with law enforcement partners, are continually assessing potential threats in British Columbia and adjusting to the needs accordingly,” said Don Sinclair, media liaison officer. “And we take reports of violence and threats here seriously and will be responding accordingly. “As part of our regular duties, we work with community groups to identify potential threats. Although there have been no identified threats, we encourage everyone to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the local police department.” A soldier standing guard at the National War Memorial in downtown Ottawa Wednesday morning was shot by a man with a rifle, who then went on to seize a car and drove it to the

doors of Parliament Hill’s Centre Block. Around 30 to 50 shots were reported fired inside Parliament. The masked gunman was stopped after he shot dead inside the building by the House of Commons sergeant-at-arms. Two others were injured in the attack, one of them a security guard at Parliament’s Centre Block. Both are in stable condition. Former 19 Wing commander Jim Benninger, who was at work at the Department of National Defense’s Pearkes Building located across from the Rideau Centre during the incident said they went into lockdown and monitored the situation through their cell phones. (Continued on page 2)

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Jangula meets with Coulson to iron out development issues By Michael Briones Echo Staff

Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent is shown in a Department of National Defence handout photo, released Tuesday, Oct.21, 2014. Police say a car was driven deliberately into two soldiers in Saint-Jean-sur-Richilieu, Que. on Monday, killing Vincent in what Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney called an act of violence against Canada that was “clearly linked” to terrorist ideology.

SOLDIER RUN DOWN BY SUSPECTED TERRORIST IS RECALLED FONDLY ON ISLAND To the military firefighters who worked with him on the Island, he was known as Pat, a good-humoured, dedicated serviceman with a unique francophone accent. Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, 53, died after being hit by a car driven by a suspected terrorist in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., Monday morning. Another officer was also struck and hurt. Vincent worked as a firefighter throughout Canada during 28 years in the Canadian Forces, including stints in Comox and Esquimalt. “It hit close to home when I realized the person who died was someone I worked with over 20 years,” said Ernest Payne, a retired warrant officer and firefighter in Comox. Word among those who worked with Vincent quickly spread among the tight-knit group, said Payne, who met Vincent at CFB Comox about 20 years ago. “I think it was his first post outside of Quebec. He came with two words of English: hello and goodbye,” said Payne, adding Vincent’s Acadian accent made it hard for English - and other French -s peakers to understand him at first. “He quickly overcame those barri-

Shooting (Continued from page 1) “We all feel terrible that our own colleagues have reportedly been gunned down right here in Canada, and at the National War Memorial at that,” said Benninger. “We have our fingers crossed that the second soldier will pull through and our hearts go out to both families and friends of both soldiers.”

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ers. He just had a great sense of humour.” Payne said Vincent was eager to learn more about firefighting. They worked together in Comox for about four years. About 2006, they were colleagues again for a brief stint at CFB Esquimalt, where Vincent worked on HMCS Ottawa. Payne said it’s too early to know how Island bases will mark the death of their former colleague, but that ceremonies will likely take place in Vincent’s hometown and his last workplace. - Victoria Times Colonist

Local RCMP helps nab man wanted in Ontario The Comox Valley RCMP assisted Cornwall Police Service in arresting a man wanted for crimes in Ontario. The suspect, Bruce Robertson was sent back to Ontario to attend court. The local RCMP came to know about Robertson after a complaint was made of an attempted fraud in the Comox Valley. Further checks found that Robertson was wanted in Ontario for failing to report an out of province move within the prescribed time period as per conditions of the National Sex Offender registry. Police officers from Cornwall Police Service flew to the Comox Valley and took Robertson into custody and returned with him to Ontario.

Mayor Larry Jangula had met with Silverado Group of Companies CEO Ron Coulson two weeks ago to try to smooth things out regarding the development process at City Hall. Coulson pulled a $15 million 31-lot subdivision north of Ryan Road because of the city’s inability to process its application in a timely manner. He has made his frustrations widely-known through two full-page ads that appeared in the Echo newspaper recently. Jangula related the implementation of the city’s new procedures that were introduced at the Sept. 29 council meeting to improve and streamline the process. The changes included the formation of a development application review team, DART, that aims to look at an application collectively with all the different departments involved instead of distributing it individually to different departments. “I am pleased our city staff was able to identify and resolve impedi-

Larry Jangula ments and restrictions that previously existed and find solutions in a timely matter,” he said. Jangula feels they are on the right track to reducing the frustrations many developers like Coulson have expressed and solving their concerns. “That is not to say that what we

have rolled out is a final solution in every matter,” said Jangula. “I am confident these changes will provide the much needed positive framework for results that were previously lacking. We trust the new process and oversight team will provide them with more certainty when seeking staff’s services in the future.” An advisory economic development committee has also been suggested that will consist of key city staff, representatives from the development community and professionals to provide a mechanism for continuous process improvement and regular dialogue between key community stakeholders. “I believe it is a very positive recommendation and I strongly support the creation and implementation of this committee,” said Jangula. “We recognize the important role that the investment and development community plays in the growth and quality of life we all enjoy.” Coulson indicated that he supports Jangula’s efforts in trying to improve the operations at City Hall.

Apartment project finally gets approval (Continued from page 1) “But by us adding to that density it creates a problem. There’s no issue for people coming in but it would be for people going out. People are coming off Sandpiper and they’re basically driving into someone sitting in the intersection waiting to turn. So it wasn’t a good situation. A design recommended by McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd., the company also retained by the city, was submitted but staff rejected it. “The city decided that wasn’t something they’re willing to work with,” said Giese. “In a perfect world, we would shift it, move Sandpiper Road down towards the estuary to kind of straighten it out. But the land we needed for that was actually park land. So we couldn’t. It wasn’t acquirable. It’s reserved land. So we were forced to work with what’s there.” To address the dilemma, the consulting engineer proposed turning Sandpiper into a one way street southbound and adding a new intersection from Sandpiper onto Cliffe at the south end of Sandpiper. With adjustments being made to the roads, the developers had to

reduce its parking spaces from 141 to 117. “We had to make a last minute reduction of five or six spaces because staff asked for an extra turn lane which needed to come off our property because the road couldn’t shift south because it’s park land there,” said Giese. Other requirements the developers agreed to build include a three metrewide walkway within the Anfield Road to connect Cliffe Avenue with the Riverway to Millard Creek The next step for Giese now is to submit a building permit application in the next couple of weeks. “We’re hoping for a quick turnaround and be able to start building later this year,” said Giese. “Council does not deal with building permits. They’ve approved us to construct these two buildings so now we just have to go through the fine details, which will get hashed out with building inspectors and the engineering staff.” The overall cost of the project is now pushing $11 million said Giese. Once the project is completed, it will feature two four-story buildings, each

housing 47 self-contained suites, some with two bedrooms and others with three. It will be completed in two stages. Rent for two bedroom units is around $900 and for three bedrooms $1,200. “We want to keep it affordable,” said Giese. “We want to get a good tenant base and not have a lot of turnovers. We want to make people comfortable and afford the rent so they’ll stay long-term.” The proponents will be required to pay Development Cost Charges in the amount of $1,147,270 of which $388,690 will be the city’s share and the $758,580 will be forwarded to the Comox Valley Regional District. The developers will also have to donate another $47,000 to the Parks, Recreation, Cultural and Seniors Facilities Amenity Reserve Fund. The city incurred consulting fees of $6,000 related to the intersection design and has also committed $10,000 to install a right hand turn lane on Anfield. The city has also agreed to fund the new intersection at Sandpiper and Cliffe with the highway DCC’s generated by the project.

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City reps angry with CVRD staff over rural official plan By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff Prospective Comox mayor, Tom Grant, joined directors from Courtenay at the regional district board meeting Oct. 21 in lambasting the rural Official Community Plan development process, saying urban elected officials havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had enough of a say. But rural director Bruce Jolliffe, who represents Electoral Area A, said the regional district had done its best to pay attention to the needs of Cumberland, Comox and Courtenay and Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ăłmoks First Nation while developing the rules for municipal expansion areas in the crucial planning document. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thought we were meeting your needs,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know now what more to say. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried to bend over backwards to accommodate those issues.â&#x20AC;? In Courtenay representatives Starr Winchester and Bill Anglin led attack after attack of the document, which they wished they could prevent from going to public hearing, despite being powerless to do so, since only rural directors get to vote on the issue. The entire meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda was rearranged because late-breaking feedback from Courtenay had been placed on the agenda after the board was to vote on a motion to send the document to public hearing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are we not going to deal with the City of Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments first?â&#x20AC;? Winchester asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These concerns are about boundary extensions and I think they should be dealt with in another way than just being put off to a public hearing. I think we have to take our time and do it right.â&#x20AC;? Director Anglin focused on arguing that municipal government rules require municipalities - meaning elected officials - are properly consulted in cases like this. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not looking to run roughshod over the (entire rural areas),â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For them not to take the concerns seriously and build that into the document at the OCP stage Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a little confused what the sense of urgency is.â&#x20AC;? The underlying issue has to do with the scale and scope of the Electoral Area Services Committee, Anglin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This seems like an end run around a whole bunch of different regulations,â&#x20AC;? he said, claiming directors barely have enough time to consider the factors involved before having to vote on the rural OCP. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get it just before meetings.â&#x20AC;? Later in the meeting Director Grant said he was confused about why the regional district is trying to discourage growth in empty â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenfieldâ&#x20AC;? sections of the expansion areas, when the Regional Growth Strategy has already designated these areas as ripe for development. Grant also said he spoke with a planner who told him that the regional district didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give staff enough time to allow elected officials to have a say, when they reached out to the municipality in August. At this point rural director Jim Gillis started to get annoyed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lets get on with it,â&#x20AC;? he said, frustrated that directors who

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Starr Winchester speaks out against the rural OCP before directors voted to send it to public hearing. wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even be voting on an issue kept slowing down what he sees as progress. Director Jolliffe decided to respond to Grant, explaining that 90 per cent of development is supposed to focus on densification before municipalities expand outwards into the greenfields. That didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do much to assuage the frustration from Director Anglin who referred to comments from Grant, Winchester and himself, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth reminding our area directors of that negative feedback.â&#x20AC;? Anglin predicts that Courtenay officials will have to attend the public hearing to speak out against the rural OCP. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How silly are we going to look?â&#x20AC;? he asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is going to look ridiculous.â&#x20AC;? Staff noted that they could not give much of an

answer to concerns from Courtenay directors because their lawyers had not gotten back to them yet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is embarrassing that when asked to discuss this the area directors wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even discuss this with us,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why bother?â&#x20AC;? Director Jolliffe admitted he had received the material very late in the game and ultimately made a motion to send the item back to committee. But the motion was not seconded by either of the other rural directors, so he joined his fellow rural area representaTHE tives in sending the draft rural OCP to public hearing. Curtis Scoville sat in

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Comox Valley military members heading to war with ISIS (Continued from page 1)

Canadian and American soldiers work together to transport a wounded Taliban fighter. Photo from Afghanistan by Tony Detering/Special to the Echo he could to build infrastructure as an engineer in Afghanistan. “We did our part,” he said. With the expansion of the American drone program and the reliance on the one-two punch of Aurora spy planes and fighter jets, Canada’s early approach to war will be a lot different now than it might have been even a few years ago. Plus this crop of Canadian warriors has grown up with a completely different cultural mindset. “The generation now is the generation of gamers,” Polson said. “It’s a big videogame. If you have an aircraft and you’re flying over and you’re pinpointing things, you’re not on the ground. You’re not getting dirty. You’re shooting at things from a distance.” That’s not to say soldiers will come home unscathed. Something you hear over radio communication, or even the tone in someone’s voice can scar you psychologically, he said. Mom hopes military properly equipped Comox resident Maureen Eykelenboom, whose son Andrew died in Afghanistan when the vehicle he was traveling in got hit by a suicide bomber, understands that fighting an enemy like ISIS will be challenging. “One of the things Andrew said when he was in Afghanistan was he didn’t know who the enemy was,” she said. “It put a whole new face on war.” She just hopes the men and women being sent overseas will be protected by top-notch gear and vehicles.

“The government needs to ensure they have the funding for the best equipment,” she said. “We haven’t been replacing the equipment in our military perhaps to the standard we are going to need in the future.” And with the targeting of military members at home in Canada this week she says she feels “gutted,” but urges people to avoid living in fear. “I hate that fear could start to rule our lives,” she said. “That would just be wrong.” Doctor helping refugees Dr. Saren Azer, an internal medicine specialist at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, has been working for the past several years to send medical supplies so desperately needed to the Iraqi area where ISIS has invaded. One of his colleagues called recently to tell of a Kurdish woman who escaped from her home as ISIS laid waste to her community, carrying her three children on her back. It was a very long journey to relative safety and she had very little food. “She had to make a decision, which one to carry and which one to let die,” Azer said, explaining it was an impossible choice. “They never made it to the camp. She lost all her children one after the other.” Azer grew up on the border between Turkey, Iran and Iraq, and came to Canada as a refugee himself. He can picture the impact of the ISIS campaign and the impending air strikes to be launched by Canada and its allies. “I’m grateful that Canada has gotten involved in that conflict,” he said. “There is no way to describe

ISIS other than pure evil.” While ISIS represents an extreme interpretation of Sunni Islam, the war doesn’t seem to break down neatly on ideological lines, he noted. “They have killed thousands of Sunni Muslims; they have killed thousands of Shia Muslims,” he said. “In some of the Syrian towns and villages they have beheaded children.” Canada’s October mission follows months of inaction while some of

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There was nothing quite like his time in Afghanistan. At this point he’s conflicted about the current situation. On the one hand, part of him wishes he could head overseas to contribute to the Canadian effort to thwart ISIS. But on the other hand, as a soldier who was in charge of ramp ceremonies for fallen Canadians at a base in Dubai, he’s seen the human cost. Polson points out that even those soldiers tasked with administrative duties or other support roles will have to confront the brutal realities of war. He remembers preparing for one ramp ceremony and finding a lady in uniform and an older man near one of the coffins in the back of the airplane that had recently arrived with the precious cargo. “You’re going to have to clear the aircraft,” he recalls telling the woman. “She looked at me and said, ‘That’s my husband.’” At that moment it hit him. The civilian contractor next to her was the dead soldier’s father. Suddenly Polson was flooded by thoughts of his own wife and two kids back home. “It really struck me hard,” he said. “That was my moment of truth.” Polson now attends a local support group for military community members with Post Traumatic Spectrum Disorder. There are about 20 people who go to share successes and provide support. Real conflicts have real consequences, he noted. “You come back a completely different person,” he said. “You’re just mentally, physically and morally exhausted.” He urges people who don’t wear military fatigues to consider the sacrifice they’re asking their armed forces to make. “You can say ‘We’ should do this or ‘We’ should do that,” he said. “On Remembrance Day, I’m the one that’s having a few beers for the friends that I lost or sitting at home crying my eyes out about everything that’s happened.” It’s not that he’s against the mission, by any means. It’s just that he, like the rest of the country, has gained a greater appreciation of what’s involved in asymmetrical warfare with fanatical groups. “We’re not totally going to win,” he said. “Can we ever totally win? I don’t think so.” He takes pride in doing his best

the most brutal attacks by ISIS were taking place. Millions of people in the region have been left homeless in the past year alone. “I have never supported any interventions of Western Countries in the Middle East before,” he said. “This gang of murderers has to be stopped.” That will be easier said than done, considering ISIS has access to some of the most advanced American weaponry, reportedly including fighter jets. “This is not just a handful of radical Muslims with a few AK47s in their hands,” he said. “They have extensive combat experience in various types of wars.” Azer urges even the people who disagree with the war itself not to turn their back on the humanitarian crisis. Donations to the International Society for Peace and Human Rights and Health Partners International will be used to get medical supplies to refugees in need, with each $575 contribution allowing aid workers to administer $6,000 worth of medicine to refugees of the conflict. “There are things we can do to contribute,” he said, noting that many refugee children live without basic necessities. “Thousands don’t even have a tent to live under. Many of those wonderful children will not see the end of the winter.” Azer will give a presentation at North Island College on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. about his experiences serving in the Iraqi refugee camps.

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Comox Valley responded to the following incidents between Oct. 14 and 20: On October 14 the Comox Valley RCMP attended a vehicle versus a bicycle collision at the intersection of 26th street and Kilpatrick Avenue in Courtenay. The investigation revealed that the cyclist was attempting to pass a vehicle, in the wrong lane, which was making a legal right turn. (2014-13045) Police responded to a report of a disturbance on the 8300 block of Newcastle road in Fanny Bay on October 14th. Upon attendance it was learned that a male had assaulted a female and had fled carrying two knives. The police service dog attended and a 5 to 6 kilometer track ensued. The man was eventually located in a thick bushy area and taken into custody after police negotiated the surrender of the knives. The man is now facing several criminal code charges. (2014-13058) In the past few weeks incidences of mischief, spray painting, have been on the increase. The culprits are “tagging” in numerous locations in the Comox Valley. If anyone has information on who is responsible they are asked to call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) The police in the Comox Valley are looking for the person responsible for running into and making a fire hydrant inoperable on Port Augusta Street in front of the Comox mall. The vehicle responsible is described as a large darker colored Ford pickup with a white canopy and will have extensive front end damage. If you know who is responsible or know where the truck is you can call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 or you can report it to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). On October 20th the Comox Valley RCMP received a call of a hit and run collision that had occurred at Huband road and Island highway north. The vehicle driver reported that an older white Ford Bronco had side swiped their vehicle while making a turn onto the roadway and had then proceeded south bound. (201413301) On Monday October 20th police were called by a member of the Courtenay Fire department to report a mischief that had occurred on the 1800 block of Tull Avenue in Courtenay. Sometime between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM the night before someone had slashed the tire on one of the fire departments vehicles. (2014-13295) This is an announcement that concerns Block Watch Captains and persons who wish to get involved with Block Watch in their neighbourhoods. There will be a general meeting on November 12th at 6:00 PM at the Serious coffee shop on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay.

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Heavy rains are making things tough for officials looking to ensure safety along the Puntledge River. Since 7 p.m. Tuesday levels in the Comox Lake Reservoir jumped 60 cm to hit 134 m. “BC Hydro is losing operational flexibility in holding water back for flood risk management and the reservoir is well into our flood buffer zone,” said BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson in a release. “We need to move water out.” Water begins to spill over the dam at 135.3 m, so with a peak hourly inflow of about 600 m3/s authorities began formulating their plan of action. “BC Hydro had been spilling up to 100 m3/s of water downstream of Comox Dam,” Watson said. “This morning though the rest of the week, discharges from the dam will range from about 200 m3/s to 50 through Sunday. This will be done to try to control the reservoir level and consider downstream flood risk.” What that means for residents and visitors is the public should avoid the Puntledge River until at least Sunday as officials pump out as much water as the can into the Pacific Ocean.

Luckily there have been a few favourable elements to the weather recently. Three things specifically fell into BC Hydro’s lap. First a lower tide early in the morning helped. With no snow melt and the Tsolum and Browns rivers peaking at different times the second and third benefits fell into place. “The weather forecast this week looks to see a modest storm tonight and then a potential storm on Saturday,” Watson said. “Operational updates will provided through the week as necessary.”

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By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff

Specials in Effect from Until Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

$1 from the sale of any of these Pumpkin products* will be donated to 12 BC Hospital Foundations in our communities. *BC Pumpkins, Thrifty Kitchens Pumpkin, Spice & Everything Nice Soup 700ml, & Fresh Whole Pumpkin Pie Baked in-store 900g

October 15th to 31st , 2014 or while quantities last.

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ided by Music Prov ht aig Georgia Str y Jazz Societ ON 11 AM - NO 1 PM - 2 PM

11:30 - 12:15 PM Cure For Clutter

An informative talk on professional organizing services Jill Brown

Canine Rehab Demo 5 steps to success - keep your senior pet moving Van Isle Veterinary Hospital

NOON - 1PM Drums then Country Linedancing Demos with Gloria Greive

2 PM Fashion Show by Roxanne`s

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3RD ANNUAL LIFESTYLES EXPO

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JILL BROWN - Cure for Clutter Professional Organizing Services According to Jill Brown, we come by clutter honestly. Many of us grew up in a waste not, want not environment where throwing out excess items was perceived as an irresponsible action - which is how our plastic-container cupboards came into existence. After moving four times in four years, emptying a commercial storage unit, and systematically creating an easy-to-use and easy-to-find filing system for her relative’s paperwork, Jill realized that she loved controlling clutter!

The Promise of Neurotherapy

She became certified as a Professional Organizer in 2013 and launched Cure For Clutter in the Comox Valley soon after. As a member of Professional Organizers in Canada, Jill abides by their Code of Conduct and Ethics. She maintains high standards of confidentiality, professionalism and objectivity. Your information, whether business or personal, written or spoken will always remain confidential. www.cureforclutter.ca 250-897-6995

Comox Valley Senior Peer Counselling

Join Dr. Tom Diamond at the Lifestyles Expo on Sunday October 26th at 1:00 where he will talk about the Promise of Neurotherapy. Neurotherapy, commonly called brain training, is based on neuroscience (the study of the brain) and has seen a meteoric rise in the US and Europe during the past 5-10 years. Only 54 certified neurotherapists (15 in BC) practice across Canada. It is a therapeutic technique which strengthens and balances the brain. Scientific research shows that neu-

rotherapy can safely improve: • Clarity and focus • Insomnia and memory • Headaches and concussion • ADHD and learning disorders • Anxiety and depression • Intelligence and IQ score Neurotherapy stimulates brain cell growth for lasting improvements in central nervous system problems, including stroke, brain injury, seizures, Alzheimer’s and

dementia. A Registered Clinical Counsellor, Dr. Diamond combines neurotherapy with psychotherapy, stress reduction and meditation for children, adults and couples. Dr Diamond has been a psychotherapist, university faculty and researcher for over 25 years. He is trained by world-renowned neurotherapist, Dr. Paul Swingle of Vancouver. Please call 250-941-5596 or visit the website for more information at www.diamondcounselling.com.

Visit Us at Booths 53\54 Or Take in Our Workshop At 11:30 AM CALL US FOR A QUOTE !!! 250-897-6995

Seniors Helping Seniors All services •Emotional Support FREE •Information & Referral •Caregiver Groups & Support 491-B 4th Street, Courtenay, 250-871-5940 seniorpeercounselling@shaw.ca Roxanne's Fashions carries over 40 brands of women's clothing that include "brand names" such as Alia, Tan Jay, Simon Chang, and French Dressing, combining comfortable fabrics, rich colours, and styles that recognize diverse tastes, shapes, and lifestyles. There are new items arriving every week so be sure to stop in and see our new arrivals.

See us at the Show Booth #18 and listen to us on the Stage

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See you at the 50+ Lifestyles Expo!

Preplan Funeral Arrangements Dennis, a Certified Preplanning Consultant, will use his experience to assist clients in providing a Purple Shield plan to fund funeral expenses. Purple Shield works with all Funeral Homes in the Comox Valley. Please feel free to contact Dennis at 250.339.7403 cell 250.218.1329, and also at dennis.richardson@shaw.ca

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DOES EVERYONE MUMBLE? Maybe it’s time to get your hearing checked... Don’t miss the Connect Hearing booth at the 3rd Annual Lifestyles Expo event Sunday, October 26. Sign up for a complimentary on-site Hearing Health Check and learn about the latest hearing loss solutions from your local Connect Hearing professionals. Comox Courtenay

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Community News

De-clutter your kids’ closets and help YANA help kids, families Mark your calendars... the Kids Clutter is back! This semi-annual event is an opportunity for young families to get motivated to pack up some of those clothes that are too small and some of those toys that have been outgrown, and to make some money from their de-cluttering. It’s a chance for families to come out and get some good deals on gently used children’s clothes and other items. Anything from strollers to games to bikes might be on sale. It’s a great way for YANA to connect with families in the Valley and help with something that benefits everyone. Held at the Courtenay Legion, this sale is a Comox Valley favorite. Kids

clothing, accessories, equipment, and toys are all on sale for fantastic prices. You can become a seller, strictly buy, or volunteer.... and by popular demand, there is also the option to donate this year. Join us on Saturday, October 25th, from 9am to 12pm, at the Courtenay Legion, 367 Cliffe Avenue. There is typically a line-up down the street for Kids Clutter. That’s a pretty good indication- you will love this sale! To buy, sell, volunteer or donate visit: www.yanacomoxvalley.com/events/ kids-clutter-sale/ or follow us on Facebook at YANA Kids Clutter Sale, or e-mail us at kidsclutter@yanacomoxvalley.com

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Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections invites all neighbours to our community Sunday dinners. Monthly Sunday Dinners are a great way to meet neighbours of all ages and start building the network for a healthier, safer neighbourhood. Our first dinner of the year was a great success with over 60 people enjoying salmon, scalloped potatoes, squash, salads and apple crisps from our own and neighbourhood gardens. Our next dinner is this Sunday, October 26th in the Lake Trail gym, 5:00 - 7.30 pm. We will provide the basics for the feast. Participants are welcome to contribute a potluck item, but that’s not required. The meal will feature more of our produce and harvest specialties, with a hint of a Halloween theme. Volunteers are welcome to help cook, set up and clean up. Call Sheila at 250-8971892 While we are setting up for dinner, half the gym will be available 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.for families to enjoy some active play time.

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Fungi (mushrooms and moulds) are increasingly recognized to play a critical role in ecosystem health and productivity, yet as many really important things that make life on earth possible, they largely go unnoticed and are taken for granted. As most of the rainforest enviin ronments of the West Coast, the Comox Valley is home to a large variety of mushrooms, many of which form interesting associations with the flowering plants that make up our local ecosystems. As part of its monthly public educational mandate, the naturalists of Comox Valley Nature’s Botany Group are offering a free public interpretive walk focused on “mushrooms.” The leader will be Alison Maingon, who takes an active interest in mushrooms, and is well known for her ethnobotanical walks around the valley. This is an opportunity to discover and celebrate the wealth of the Comox Valley’s rich diversity, and learn which mushrooms are edible, which you may wish to stay away from and what the various fungi are doing in the forest. This walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 25. This walk will be at one of the jewels of the CVRD’s regional parks, Nymph Falls. This can be accessed from Forbidden Plateau Road. Participants uncertain of the location or wishing to carpool should meet at 9:00 am at Harmston, in front of The Old Church Theatre. Comox Valley Nature is a non-profit society affiliated to BC Nature. It fulfills its educational mandate by hosting monthly lectures, organizing free weekly guided hikes for members, and undertaking a variety of environmental projects.

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not include PPSA lien registration and lien registering agent's fees, which are due at time of delivery. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. For all offers levies (air conditioning tax of $100 and tire/battery tax of $25), license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Offers valid from October 1st through 31st, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your BC Honda retailer for full details.

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Community Literacy Plan launch at AGM Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Association is having their third Annual General Meeting on October 29th, 3-4:30pm at the Job Shop, 103 - 555 4th Street, Courtenay. The public is welcome to attend. Aside from AGM business, CVLLA will launch the 2014 Community Literacy Plan which highlights four comprehensive literacy goals. The Plan was created in consultation with literacy and learning stakeholders from multiple organizations including the School District, LUSH Valley, Lake Trail Community Connections, Creative Employment Access Society, Comox Valley Family Services and others. The Plan highlights opportunities for continued cooperation, collaboration and coordination of literacy programs and services in the Comox Valley. To view the Plan visit www. cvliteracy.ca (under the About tab). Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Association is a community-based literacy society that brings learning organizations and literacy stakeholders together to address the literacy needs and priorities that exist within our community. CVLLA facilitates collaborative program development, supports and enhances existing literacy programs,

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CVLLA Literacy Outreach Coordinators Danielle Hoogland and Lynn Joseph. Photo credit: Decoda Literacy Solutions and raises awareness of the importance of literacy and learning through literacy events, activities and book distributions. Directors include community literacy professionals and representatives

from both formal and non-formal learning organizations. Learning organization representatives include North Island College, School District No. 71, Creative Employment Access Society, LUSH Valley, Comox Valley

Social Planning Society and Vancouver Island Regional Library. Members include stakeholders in literacy and learning and in community development - an inclusive group of literacy and learning practitioners, volunteer coordinators, librarians, parents and grandparents, young adults, early childhood educators, administrators, program managers and coordinators, business owners, and health practitioners, as well as members of the public with a general interest in literacy and lifelong learning. Those interested in becoming a member may do so at our AGM or by contacting Danielle Hoogland at dhoogland@shaw.ca. CVLLA is also accepting nominations for Directors. If you become a member and attend the AGM you will have the opportunity to win one of our fantastic door prizes! Refreshments will also be served. Please RSVP your attendance at our AGM by October 24th by email: dhoogland@shaw.ca or by phone: 250-897-2623. FMI: www.cvliteracy. ca (under the Events tab).

Halloween tours, glowstick sales for charity The JDRF Halloween Glowstick and Haunted House Tour fundraisers are back and in full swing for the 4th year. Both fundraisers celebrate Halloween and raise money for Juvenile Diabetes research. The Glowstick fundraiser sells packages of 100 glow bracelets for $10 each. Glow bracelets can be ordered online at www.cvjdrf.knmgsolutions. com and will be available for pickup at the office of Mackenzie Gartside & Associates in downtown Courtenay (212 5th St. above Zocalo Cafe). The Haunted House Tour will happen on October 29th and 30th and includes a variety of drive-by, yard haunt, and haunted house locations. To take the tour, you can receive a complimentary map with the purchase of a glow bracelet package, or with a donation of $5 to the JDRF. Maps are available from Mackenzie Gartside & Associates after October 27th.

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Offer(s) available on select new 2014/2015 models through participating dealers to qualifi ed retail customers who take delivery from October 1 to 31, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All o ers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable), and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and fi nancing options also available. ≠Representative fi nance example: 0% fi nancing offer for up to 84 months available to qualifi ed retail customers on approved credit for the new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/2015 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551F) with a selling price of $14,102/$24,782 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,485/$1,665, tire tax and AMVIC fee of $22 and a $1,500/$0 loan rebate. 364 weekly payments of $39/$68 for 84 months with $0 down payment. Credit fees of $0. Total obligation is $14,102/$24,782. See retailer for complete details. ∞Cash purchase price offer for the new 2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F) with a selling price of $12,999 includes delivery and destination fees of up to $1,665, tire tax and AMVIC fee of $22 and a $4,503 cash credit (including a $3 dealer contribution). See retailer for complete details. *Cash bonus amounts are offered on select 2014/2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on fi nance, lease or cash purchase offers. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. $7,000/$5,000/$5,000/$5,500 maximum cash bonus amount only available on the 2014 Sedona EX Luxury (SD75CE)/2014 Optima SX AT (OP749E)/2014 Sportage SX AT (SP758E)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury 7-seat (RN757E). †Loan rebate amounts are o ered on select 2014/2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on fi nancing offer only. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. Offer ends October 31, 2014. See your dealer for complete details. ¤Cash credit amounts are offered on select 2014/2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated cash purchase price before taxes. Available on cash purchase o er only. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. Offer ends October 31, 2014. See your dealer for complete details. ‡“Don’t Pay Until 2015” on select models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase fi nancing offers on 2015 models only, on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the fi rst 60 days of the fi nance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. Offer ends October 31, 2014. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2014 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748E)/2014 Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD (SP759E)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury 7-seat (RN757E)/2015 Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD (SP759F) is $26,695/$22,395/$34,795/$38,295/$30,795/$38,495. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl MT/2015 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AT. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. The 2014 Kia Sportage received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models, and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed from February to May, 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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Community News

The Zombie walk returns .... but the kiddies will parade on separate street

Zombie Walk returns as part of Halloween festivities in downtown Courtenay

Salvation Army opens new thrift store Brent Hobden, Community Ministries Director (pictured on the left with black tie), Sally Ann (centre) and Pastor/Co-Executive Director, Kevin Elsasser (pictured right side) and some of the staff at the new Ryan Road store (located at 1671 Ryan Rd.,

Courtenay) celebrate the official grand opening of this location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct.16th. This newest store offers a great selection of merchandise and plenty of parking

A partnership with the City of Courtenay/Rec Centre, the CDBIA and InCON Family Gaming Convention breathes new life into the beloved Zombie Walk that Courtenay residents have enjoyed in the past. Courtney Pozzolo of Undiscovered Photography represents one of 2 local businesses that has created InCON Family Gaming Convention. â&#x20AC;&#x153;InCON is here to stay in the Comox Valley, and we want to start doing more community events during the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since Cosplay is a huge part of our convention, this seemed like a natural thing to work on. We wanted to bring something back to the Valley that we know people really enjoyed, and partnering with the organizers of the Downtown Halloween was a natural fit to do it.â&#x20AC;? Indeed, it is a natural fit! Alex Greenwood from Games and Grounds Coffee House adds â&#x20AC;&#x153;not only is our business a 2 minute walk from downtown, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using the Florence Filberg Centre and Native Sons Hall as the venues for InCON 2015 so

weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re definitely feeling the connection with Downtown Courtenay.â&#x20AC;? Events for Halloween Day start at 3 pm, with relays and games by Active Comox Valley along with a few midway games from InCONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fair and activities from Courtenay Recreation. There will be a Thriller Flash Mob at 3:30 pm followed by the Zombie Walk and Costume Parade. Parents with children under 12 years old will parade and trick-ortreat along 5th Street while older participants will travel a circuit of 4th and 6th Streets to show off their costumes to the surrounding businesses. Other events include a Halloween Party for children under 12 and their parents at Courtenay Recreation Lewis, a family friendly Haunted House at the Linc Youth Centre and an adult Halloween Party and InCONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Costume Contest at Games and Grounds. FMI visit www.gamesandgrounds. com and look for Halloween in Downtown Courtenay under the Activities tab.

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Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smile Cookie sales soar over $8,000 for Boys and Girls Club The Comox Valley Tim Hortons restaurants rallied together to achieve a new record in cookie sales! Stephen Caissie, manager of the Cliffe Av.e location presented a cheque in the amount of $8,002 to the Boys and Girls Clubs (BGCCVI), which was from funds raised over the course of the one week campaign. All funds raised from the sales of the Smile Cookies will be directed to the BGCCVI in the Comox Valley. BGCCVI director, Robin Smart states â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are ecstatic with the results! Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have been amazing community partners of the Boys and Girls Club in the Comox Valley and we look forward to continuing to work with Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the future.â&#x20AC;? BGCCVI is the largest licensed childcare provider on Vancouver Island. We offer quality licensed care with hours catering to the fulltime working families. Children will explore everything the island has to offer. Our qualified, passionate staffs are EXPERTS IN PLAY! For more information on BGCCVI and on our programs please visit our website at www. bgccvi.com

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Raising Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; jam at Cumberland Hotel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raising Lincolnâ&#x20AC;?, a benefit jam, in support of three-year-old Lincoln, will be held Sunday, Oct, 26 from 5-10 pm at the Cumberland Hotel. The event also includes a 50-50 draw and silent auction.

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Influenza Flu Clinic Schedule 2014 COURTENAY: @ THE FLORENCE FILBERG CENTRE, 411 ANDERTON AVENUE, (in the Conference Hall) â&#x20AC;˘ Monday, November 3, 2014

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â&#x20AC;˘ Monday, November 17, 2014

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COMOX: @ THE COMOX RECREATION CENTRE, 1855 NOEL AVENUE (in the Gym) â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, November 5, 2014

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CUMBERLAND: @ THE CUMBERLAND SENIORS CENTRE: 2674 DUNSMUIR AVENUE (in the Cultural Center next to the museum) â&#x20AC;˘ Friday, November 14, 2014

10:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 pm

DENMAN ISLAND: @ THE DENMAN SENIORS HALL, 1111 NORTHWEST ROAD (in the Seniors Hall) â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, November 12, 2014

11:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 pm

HORNBY ISLAND: @ HORNBY ISLAND COMMUNITY HALL (corner of Sollans Road and Central Road) â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Bring your MSP Care Card to clinic

11:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 pm

BLACK CREEK: @ BLACK CREEK COMMUNITY HALL, 2001 BLACK CREEK ROAD, BLACK CREEK, (upstairs) â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, November 19, 2014

12:30 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30 pm

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Am I eligible for a free flu shot? Influenza vaccine is the most effective method we have to prevent getting sick from influenza or passing it on to others. In British Columbia, the seasonal flu vaccine is provided free of charge to many people: â&#x20AC;˘ People 65 and older and their caregivers â&#x20AC;˘ Children and adults with chronic health conditions and close contacts â&#x20AC;˘ Health care workers of age to less than 5 years old â&#x20AC;˘ Household contacts and caregivers of children from birth to less than 5 years of age â&#x20AC;˘ Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy â&#x20AC;˘ Residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities â&#x20AC;˘ Owners and operators of poultry farms â&#x20AC;˘ Aboriginal peoples â&#x20AC;˘ People who are very obese (those with a body mass index of 40 or greater) â&#x20AC;˘ Corrections officers and inmates in provincial correctional institutions. â&#x20AC;˘ Those who provide care or service in potential outbreak settings housing high risk persons (e.g. crew on ships) â&#x20AC;˘ Visitors to healthcare facilities All other British Columbians are able to receive a flu vaccine for a fee. Contact your family physician or pharmacist to find out about the cost and book an appointment. Nasal spray vaccine (FluMistÂŠ) The nasal vaccine will be available in limited quantities, available ONLY through Public Health Clinics and Physicians. Please check with your flu shot provider to see if it will be available when you plan to get vaccinated. Who is eligible for FluMistÂŠ vaccine: â&#x20AC;˘ People 2-17 years of age. People who should NOT get FluMistÂŠ: â&#x20AC;˘ Children less than 2 years of age; â&#x20AC;˘ Women who are pregnant; â&#x20AC;˘ Adults over the age of 59; â&#x20AC;˘ People with an immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment; â&#x20AC;˘ People with severe asthma or active wheezing; â&#x20AC;˘ Have an egg allergy; â&#x20AC;˘ Health care workers (HCW) â&#x20AC;˘ People who will have contact with anyone who has a very weak immune system, such as a bone marrow transplant patient, within 2 weeks of being immunized should not receive FluMist.

Anyone who believes the proposed bylaws will affect their interests will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Legally, the CVRD cannot consider any representations made after the close of the public hearing. If you cannot attend the public hearing, all written submissions, mailed or electronic, must be received by this office no later than 4:30 p.m. Monday November 3, 2014. Please be advised that the public hearing minutes and written submissions include your name and residential address and are subject to public disclosure. (QTXLULHV UHJDUGLQJ %\ODZ 1R FDQ EH PDGH WR $QQ 0DF'RQDOG JHQHUDO PDQDJHU RI SODQQLQJ DQG GHYHORSPHQW VHUYLFHV 3ODQQLQJ DQG 'HYHORSPHQW 6HUYLFHV %UDQFK &RPR[ 9DOOH\ 5HJLRQDO 'LVWULFW &RPR[ 5RDG &RXUWHQD\ %& 9 1 3 7HO Â&#x2021; 7ROO IUHH Â&#x2021; )D[ (PDLO SODQQLQJGHYHORSPHQW#FRPR[YDOOH\UG FD The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.

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Comox Valley Echo Friday, October 24, 2014 A11 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF COURTENAY 2014 LOCAL GENERAL ELECTION

COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA ‘B’ (LAZO NORTH)

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the City of Courtenay that an election is necessary to elect a Mayor, six Councillors and two School Trustees for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating November 2018.

ATTENTION electors of Electoral Area ‘B’ (Lazo North): an election is necessary to elect one regional district electoral area director for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating November 2018. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

The persons nominated as candidates, and for whom votes will be received at the Election by Voting are as follows: OFFICE OF MAYOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED Surname Jangula Ambler

First or Usual Name Residential Address Larry 183 Stafford Avenue, Courtenay Jon 1981 Birkshire Boulevard, Courtenay

Usual Names

Jurisdiction of Residence

GILLIS

Jim

Electoral Area B

NICHOL

Rod

Electoral Area B

First or Usual Name Residential Address Bob 380 Evergreen Avenue, Courtenay Marcus 2941 Edwin Place, Courtenay Doug 844 3rd Street, Courtenay Manno 2138 9th Street East, Courtenay Stu #1 – 1090 1st Street, Courtenay Dan 1575 Hurford Avenue, Courtenay Rebecca 735 9th Street, Courtenay Bill 3236 Majestic Drive, Courtenay Starr 1910 St. Andrews Place, Courtenay George 1687 Hobson Avenue, Courtenay Terry 1098A 1st Street, Courtenay David 747 Stewart Avenue, Courtenay Erik 667 12th Street, Courtenay OFFICE OF SCHOOL TRUSTEE – TWO (2) TO BE ELECTED

Surname Gambacorta Caton Huber Boldt Robertson

First or Usual Name Residential Address Donna 1110 4th Street, Courtenay Janice 4802 Alton Place, Courtenay Jordan 2533 Copperﬁeld Road, Courtenay Cliff 2842 Muir Road, Courtenay Alex 1176 Zeballos Drive, Courtenay

The following question will also be included on the ballot: How much annual property tax would you be willing to pay to reduce homelessness? • • •

$0 Up to $5 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000) Up to $10 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000)

(this vote is non-binding and does not provide authority to tax homeowners; it is Intended to gauge level of support should that be considered)

Conference Hall of the Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. Queneesh Elementary School, 2345 Mission Road, Courtenay, B.C.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the List of Electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To be qualified as a Resident Elector a person must: • be 18 years of age or older on November 15, 2014; • be a Canadian citizen; • have resided in British Columbia for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration; • have resided in the City of Courtenay for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; • not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law. To be qualified as a Non–Resident Property Elector a person must: • not be entitled to register as a resident elector; • be 18 years of age or older on November 15, 2014; • be a Canadian Citizen; • have resided in British Columbia for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration; • have been a registered owner of real property in the City of Courtenay for at least 30 days immediately before day of elector registration; • be a registered owner of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, and be an individual who is not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; • not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law; If there is more than one individual who is the registered owner of real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, only one of those individuals may register as a non-resident property elector under this section in relation to the real property.

Advance voting opportunities will be provided at City Hall, 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:

550B Comox Road Courtenay, BC

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held: St. Joseph’s General Hospital 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC (intended for patients and staff of St. Joseph’s General Hospital

Monday, 10:00 am November to 12:00 10, 2014 noon

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Jurisdiction of Residence

Wayne

Electoral Area ‘A’

JOLLIFFE

Bruce

Electoral Area ‘A’

Dan

Electoral Area ‘A’

•

Jurisdiction of Residence

Chris

Electoral Area ‘A’

Usual Name

MCDONNELL

Sheila

City of Courtenay

Albert, Roger 3300 Union Road, Cumberland, BC

Fanny Bay OAP Hall

418 Ships Point Road Fanny Bay, BC

Union Bay Community Hall

5401 South Island Highway

Union Bay, BC

Royston Elementary School

3830 Warren Avenue

Royston, BC

Royer, Steven 2754 Maryport Avenue, Raymond Cumberland, BC Gilles

Sullivan, Sean

2588 Maryport Avenue, Cumberland, BC

CVRD Boardroom

550B Comox Road

Courtenay, BC

Walton, Michael

2616 Derwent Avenue, Cumberland, BC

550B Comox Road

Opinion Question The following question will be submitted to the electorate: “How much annual property tax would you be willing to pay to reduce homelessness?

Courtenay, BC

Thursday, 9:00 am to 12:00 November 6, 2014 noon

o $0 o Up to $5 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000) o Up to $10 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000)” Voting Dates and Places

10:00 am to 12:00 noon

ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the Village of Cumberland on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Village of Cumberland Council Chambers 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC

18 years of age or older Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day resident of OR registered owner of property in Electoral Area ‘A’ for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and not otherwise disqualiﬁed by law from voting.

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the Village of Cumberland on Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. OAP Hall on the lower ﬂoor of the Cumberland Cultural Centre 2674 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC

A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be open to qualiﬁed electors who are patients or residents of the Cumberland Lodge at the time of voting, on

Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identiﬁcation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

You can request a mail ballot package by filling in an application (contact the CVRD offices for an application) or submitting the following information to the CVRD office in person or by mail (600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6), telephone (250-334-6000), fax (250-334-4358) or email (elections@comoxvalleyrd.ca):

Wednesday, November 12, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cumberland Lodge 2696 Windermere Avenue, Cumberland, BC

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Elector Registration

Qualiﬁed electors may vote by mail if they: • •

Full name, Residential address, Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), Method of receiving your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at CVRD ofﬁce, OR (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, You must indicate whether you will vote as a resident or non-resident property elector.

James Warren Chief Election Ofﬁcer

2592 Willard Avenue, Cumberland, BC

Hornby Island, BC

•

John Ward Chief Elections Ofﬁcer

Kishi, Roger

2100 Sollan Road

•

Further information on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting the Chief Elections Ofﬁcer or the Deputy Chief Elections Ofﬁcer by calling 250.334.4441.

2684 Rydal Avenue, Cumberland, BC

Hornby Island Elementary School

St. Joseph’s General Hospital 2137 Comox Avenue Monday, Comox, BC November 10, (intended for patients and staff of 2014 St. Joseph’s General Hospital

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:

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Ketler, Jesse Anne

2338 Comox Lake Road, Cumberland, BC

Qualiﬁed electors may vote by mail if they:

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2667 Rydal Avenue, Cumberland, BC

Sproule, Gwyn

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

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Failler, Colin

Hornby Island Elementary School Thursday, 2:00 pm to 5:00 2100 Sollan Road November 6, 2014 pm Hornby Island, BC

have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR expect to be absent from the Comox Valley Regional District on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

Registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

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REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: You can request a mail ballot package by filling in an application (contact the CVRD offices for an application) or submitting the following information to the CVRD office in person or by mail (600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6), telephone (250-334-6000), fax (250-334-4358) or email (elections@ comoxvalleyrd.ca): (1) (2) (3) (4)

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18 years of age or older on general voting day Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration resident of the Village of Cumberland OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Cumberland for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration not disqualiﬁed any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualiﬁed by law.

Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification, at least one with a signature. Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must also produce proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. Rachel Parker, Chief Election Officer: rparker@ cumberland.ca Sundance Topham, Deputy Chief Election Officer: stopham@cumberland.ca PO Box 340, 2673 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 cumberland.ca 250 336-2291

The CVRD will send out mail ballot packages starting on or about October 27, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the chief election ofﬁcer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014.

TOWN OF COMOX 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION

Residential Address

Denman Island Senior Centre 1111 Northwest Road Denman Island, BC

•

Ofﬁces of Councillor – Four to be elected

Usual Names

AIKMAN

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held:

•

Notice of Election by Voting Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Cumberland that an election by voting is necessary to elect four councillors and that candidates for whom votes will be received are:

Surname

CVRD Boardroom

18 years of age or older Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day resident of OR registered owner of property in Electoral Area ‘B’ for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and not otherwise disqualiﬁed by law from voting.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Usual Names

ANDERSON

ADVANCE VOTING will be held on Wednesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • • •

Ofﬁce of School Trustee: Vickey Brown, candidate for the ofﬁce of school trustee for the Cumberland Electoral Area, is declared elected by acclamation.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the Comox Valley Regional District on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:

Courtenay, BC

550B Comox Road Courtenay, BC

CVRD Boardroom

Ofﬁce of Mayor: Leslie Baird, candidate for the ofﬁce of mayor, is declared elected by acclamation.

School Trustee – One (1) to be elected

ADVANCE VOTING will be held on Wednesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

If there is more than one individual who is the registered owner of the real property, the person registering must have written consent of the number of those individuals who, together with the person registering, are a majority of those individuals.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

Surname

LISCH

Saturday, November 15, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:

CVRD Boardroom

NOTICE OF ELECTION Declaration of Election by Acclamation

Regional District Director – One (1) to be elected

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

GENERAL VOTING DAY General voting day will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the City of Courtenay on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations:

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the Comox Valley Regional District on:

North Island Distance Education School 2505 Smith Road (NIDES – formerly Tsolum Elementary)

The Corporation of the Village of Cumberland

ATTENTION electors of Electoral Area ‘A’ (Baynes Sound – Denman/Hornby Islands): an election is necessary to elect one regional district electoral area director and one School District No. 71 school trustee for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating November 2018. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Regional District Director – One (1) to be elected Surname

OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR – SIX (6) TO BE ELECTED Surname Wells Felgenhauer Hillian Theos MacInnis Doerksen Lennox Anglin Winchester Knox Chaney Frisch Eriksson

COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA ‘A’ (BAYNES SOUND – DENMAN/HORNBY ISLANDS)

James Warren Chief Election Ofﬁcer

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Town of Comox that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor, six Councillors and one School Trustee for a four-year term commencing December 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA ‘C’ (PUNTLEDGE – BLACK CREEK)

ISLANDS TRUST DENMAN ISLAND LOCAL TRUST AREA

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

MAYOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED Surname

Usual Names

Residential Address

GRANT

Tom

3337 Crown Isle Dr, Courtenay

IVES

Paul

1520 Highridge Dr, Comox COUNCILLOR – SIX (6) TO BE ELECTED

Surname

Usual Names

Residential Address

ARNOTT

Russ

2128 Robb Ave, Comox

BELL

Kathleen

1741 Linden Ave, Comox

MACKINNON

Hugh

1447 Ridgemount Dr, Comox

GRANT

Ken

1831 Hemlock Ave, Comox

MOUL

Ian

1585 Birch Ave, Comox

WEBSTER

Vivienne

555A Anderton Rd, Comox

PRICE

Barbara

330 Butchers Road, Comox

GRANT

Marg

897 Islington Cres, Comox

SWIFT

Maureen

1633 Beaufort Ave, Comox

DAVIS

Don

1852 Buena Vista Ave, Comox

Residential Address

FRAWLEY

Tonia

509 Nimpkish St, Comox

DELLA SIEGA Jeany

308 Glacier View Dr, Comox

MACDONALD Chettie

1504 Skeena Dr, Comox

COLEMAN

1592 Guthrie Rd, Comox

PUBLIC OPINION QUESTION The following public opinion question will also be submitted to all electors of the Comox Valley Regional District and included on the Town of Comox ballot: REDUCING HOMELESSNESS PUBLIC OPINION VOTE How much annual property tax would you be willing to pay to reduce homelessness? (This vote is non-binding and does not provide authority to tax homeowners; it is intended to gauge level of support should that be considered.) o $0 o Up to $5 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000) o Up to $10 per year (for a home that is assessed at $300,000) VOTING OPPORTUNITIES VOTING will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the Town of Comox between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. as follows: LOCATION: Comox Community Centre, 1855 Noel Avenue, Comox Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Saturday, November 15, 2014

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register, you must meet all of the following qualifications: 18 years of age or older on general voting day; a Canadian citizen; a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; a resident of, OR a registered owner of, real property in the Town of Comox for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

In addition, a non-resident property elector must not be entitled to register as a resident elector. Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The two documents in combination must prove both identity and residency. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity and must also produce proof of ownership in relation to the property (State of Title Certificate or Property Tax Notice) and, if applicable, written consent from a majority of registered owners. Also note that: •

A person may only register as a non-resident property owner in relation to one parcel of real property in the Town of Comox. • If more than one individual is a registered owner of the real property, then only one of those individuals is entitled to vote, with the written consent of a majority of registered owners that are on the title including the person requesting registration. A consent form is available at Town Hall if you wish to complete it before you come in to vote. • If a corporation is on title with other individuals, or if an individual on title is holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust, then none of the individuals are eligible to be registered as non-resident property electors. MAIL BALLOT VOTING Mail ballot voting is available for certain Town of Comox Electors as follows: • •

Denman Island

CRITCHLEY

David

Denman Island

GORRARA

Perri

Denman Island VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the Comox Valley Regional District on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:

Persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at the voting place; and Persons who expect to be absent from the municipality on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

If you meet either of these requirements please contact Town Hall for a Vote by Mail application form.

550B Comox Road

Electoral Area C

GRIEVE

Edwin

Electoral Area C

Surname

Usual Names

Jurisdiction of Residence

HARGREAVES

Ian

City of Courtenay

SELBY

Paula

Courtenay, BC

Thursday, November 6, 2014

St. Joseph’s General Hospital 2137 Comox Avenue Comox, BC (intended for patients and staff of St. Joseph’s General Hospital

Monday, 10:00 am to November 10, 12:00 noon 2014

9:00 am to 12:00 noon

North Island Distance Education School (NIDES – formerly Tsolum Elementary)

2505 Smith Road

Courtenay, BC

Living Waters Church

2222 Regent Road

Black Creek, BC

CVRD Boardroom

550B Comox Road

Courtenay, BC

ADVANCE VOTING will be held on Wednesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: CVRD Boardroom

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: 18 years of age or older Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day resident of OR registered owner of property on Denman Island for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and not otherwise disqualiﬁed by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners. MAIL BALLOT VOTING

•

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550B Comox Road

Courtenay, BC

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held: St. Joseph’s General Hospital 2137 Comox Avenue Comox, BC (intended for patients and staff of St. Joseph’s General Hospital

Monday, November 10, 2014

10:00 am to 12:00 noon

18 years of age or older Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding voting day resident of OR registered owner of property in Electoral Area ‘C’ for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and not otherwise disqualiﬁed by law from voting.

Qualiﬁed electors may vote by mail if they: •

Electoral Area B

Saturday, November 15, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:

Courtenay, BC

Denman Island Senior Centre 1111 Northwest Road Denman Island, BC

•

Jurisdiction of Residence

James

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the Comox Valley Regional District on:

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held:

• • • •

Usual Names

DERRY

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING will be held on Wednesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: CVRD Boardroom

Regional District Director – One (1) to be elected Surname

School Trustee – One (1) to be elected

550B Comox Road

1711 Elm Ave, Comox

•

Jurisdiction of Residence

Laura

1111 Northwest Road Denman Island, BC

Usual Names

• • • •

Usual Names

BUSHEIKIN

CVRD Boardroom

Meredith

General Voting:

Surname

Denman Island Senior Centre

Surname

DATES: Advance Voting:

Local Trustee – Two (2) to be elected

SCHOOL TRUSTEE – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED STARKEY

Peter

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING ATTENTION electors of the Denman Island local trust area: an election is necessary to elect two local trustees for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating November 2018. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

ATTENTION electors of Electoral Area ‘C’ (Puntledge – Black Creek): an election is necessary to elect one regional district electoral area director and one School District No. 71 school trustee for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating November 2018. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the Comox Valley Regional District on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: You can request a mail ballot package by filling in an application (contact the CVRD offices for an application) or submitting the following information to the CVRD office in person or by mail (600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6), telephone (250-334-6000), fax (250-334-4358) or email (elections@comoxvalleyrd.ca): (1) (2) (3) (4)

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Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this information, or the election in general, please contact the Chief Election Ofﬁcer.

Shelly Russwurm Chief Election Ofﬁcer

James Warren Chief Election Ofﬁcer

A12 Comox Valley Echo Friday, October 24, 2014

Opinions ECHO

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Lorne Hotel plan not suitable Re: Lorne Hotel property - “Back to the drawing board.” The proposed building, supposedly to represent the original Lorne Hotel on Comox Ave. is a way off the mark. When I read a while ago, the future owners who no doubt had a say in the design, announced there would be the Lorne character applied. I thought wouldn’t it be nice to see a veranda across the front of the structure, a few hanging baskets and an old chair or two. The design does not represent Comox, elsewhere fine, but not on our main street; all the glass and acrylic has no warmth or a welcome to it. The design should have to blend in with what we have - exterior of wood, brick, etc. In Comox we have several eating establishments and there is a liquor store in the mall. We don’t need these outlets duplicated. Why does the town hall bend to the need of a five storey building on Comox Avenue? Olive Merrick Comox

WHAT IS WRONG WITH PARK AS IT IS? Citizens of Comox WAKE UP! Have you looked at the plans for the redevelopment of our Comox Marina Park? Why do we need several buildings at the waterfront? A covered walkway? And grandstand? Overlooking the boat ramp. What is wrong with our park as it is? Please call the Town Hall and have a look at their plans! L.P. Murray Comox

HERE’S WHO JANGULA’S CRONIES ARE CRONY: close friend or associate ( Webster’s College Dictionary) Mayor Jangula’s cronies include the poorest, most disadvantaged and marginalized members of our society and those dedicated to their service.

Witness Mayor Jangula’s compassion for the residents of Maple Pool and his support of the owners who are providing humble shelter to the homeless. His support of L’Arche, the Society that is dedicated to the support of the mentally disadvantaged is unquestioned. His public pronouncements are sincere

and his help even extends to the less glamorous such as directing parking at a recent Fund Raising event in support of the L’Arche “I BELONG” Campaign. What has Mr. Ambler done to support Mayor Jangula’s Cronies? Mr. Ambler’s statement “some people know the price of everything but the value

of nothing” speaks volumes respecting his attitude towards some of his constituents. Before slinging any more mud instead of reasoned arguments, Mr. Ambler should consider where it will stick. Arnold E. Lamb Courtenay

More Beefs and Bouquets MANY BOUQUETS of spring flowers to Lorraine at Fabricland for going out of her way and spending her own time in picking up some fabric for me so I could sew scarves for our new Beaver Scouts members this fall. 1st Cumberland Scouts sends many thank yous! CRITICS OF CUPE employees are missing the mark. CUPE employees are the front line people providing essentials services. They do a good job. They are paid about 40% above a living wage, with benefits. The issue is with the number of administrators who are paid 200300% more than a living wage and the number of managers and assistant manager positions. Sure we need qualified people in these jobs but is it necessary to have all these positions and to pay 2-4 times the average income in the Comox Valley? This is the question for our CVRD directors who approve all budgets. Ask questions and vote on NOVEMBER 5, or 12, or 15. BOUQUETS to the CVRD for their on line information system. It is excellent. Take a moment to review the organization chart .There are quite a number of managers and assistant managers relative to those who provide services directly to customers. The CVRD is asking for direction on funding the homeless. Frankly, the CAO and CVRD directors should be asking are we contributing to the problem with such an expensive administration? It seems there are 2 issues on homeless. One is the social issue of chronic homeless - this is the responsibility of the Province. Perhaps more support for the Salvation Army. The other is affordable housing and yes - we need to support this. There are many low income people in the Valley. The CVRD are off track on the question. It should be “do you support affordable housing”. The CVRD need to support this by reducing service costs which land on those who can’t afford it. THANK YOU Health Canada for your help in resolving the current situation at Marigold Pharmacy. I feel safe knowing I can seek Rudy’s help if I have health problems in the future. Thank you Rudy for your excellent help in the past. I will be getting my blister packs from Marigold and I’ll do most of my Christmas shopping at Marigold. A BIG THUMBS UP and many tail wags to the gentleman who stopped by our dog grooming shop and returned an hour later with a dog waste pickup bag and collected his dog’s deposit. He was even going to take it home until we offered to place it in our waste bin. Had we known earlier that he needed a bag we would have been very happy to give him one. However, this man went way out of his way to do the right thing and clean up after his pet. Thank you for being such a shining example of pet owner responsibility. You truly made our day.

The question is why is there not some sort of dispute settlement mechanism such as an independent ombudsman built into the municipal system so that taxpayers do not have to go to such extremes to get a productive hearing with the administration. I would think that any candidate who made the establishment of such a service as part of their platform would become very popular with voters in this election. A BIG BOUQUET of cat purrs and dog smiles: On behalf of the seventh annual SPCA trivia night fund raiser, Gloria and all the animals at the SPCA would like to thank the trivia players and the following people and business for their help, time, prize-giving and monetary donations: The Blackfin Pub, Dr. Andreas Conradi, Jan Lefeber, The Old House Village Hotel and Spa, Quality Foods - Comox and Courtenay, Shamrock Veterinary Clinic, TD Bank Courtenay, TD Bank Comox, The Medicine Shoppe, Vancouver Island Insurance Centres Comox, Margot Rutherford, Bruce Rutherford, Osaka Sushi, The Atlas Café, Subway Sandwich Shop in Courtenay, Vassili’s Bread Shop, Thrifty Foods-Crown Isle, Rusty Gate Meadows Farm, Muddy Duck Pottery, TD Wealth, Ken and Jan Higham, Bev MacIntyre, Brittany at Level 10 Eurospa, Bart at Finneron Hyundai, Lisa Tufts, Carmen Doherty, Adam and Jennifer Sawula, Brian McLean Chevrolet Buick GMC, and the Comox Valley SPCA. We raised over $1700.00. Thank you to all the players, volunteers and donators. THE PARENTS AND STAFF of Komox’s 386 Wing Air Cadet Squadron would like to sincerely thank Canadian Tire, Comox Mall, Driftwood Mall, Quality Foods, Shopper’s Drug Mart, Staples, Superstore, Walmart, Winners and people of our community for generously supporting our cadets in their recent Tag Days. Your contribution assists with First Aid Training, Band, Drill and Biathalon Competitions as well as ground school lessons and the gliding program. We are very appreciative and thankful of our community. I WOULD LIKE to send a DOUBLE bouquet to Dr. Tom Woods, his clinic staff, office staff and the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital. I have had 3 minor surgeries in the past 2 years, which meant several trips for blood tests, ECG tests, X-rays and appointments with the Pre-surgery nurse. On the day of the surgery there were the admitting staff, Pre and Post Day Care Surgery staff, porters, O.R. staff and the anesthesiologist. Without exception, everyone greeted me pleasantly and treated me with care and respect. We are very fortunate to live in one of the best and most beautiful community in Canada. We are doubly fortunate to have such quality professionals working and living here.

WOW!- A BOUQUET for Gwen Sproule and her team of great volunteers for connecting with the Comox Valley Industrial history. A fascinating story - the book on local locomotives and coal mines is available at the Cumberland museum. Check it out! Cumberland - what a history. Thanks for preserving the stories.

GREAT GOBS of Gastronomic Gratitude to Steve Swing and the staff of Plates Eatery, who have provided Mark Isfeld staff with an Appreciation Lunch on October 17. It has been a fast-paced and often exhausting start to the school year, so a moment to sit with colleagues and enjoy the lunch you provided was well timed and most welcome. Thank-you for this thoughtful gesture.

SUGGESTION for Courtenay council candidates. Numerous times in recent history we have seen taxpayers who were involved in a dispute with city hall and felt they were not being treated fairly or they were just being ignored or stonewalled get frustrated enough to go public in the local newspapers. The result almost always seems to be that the problem just seems to disappear and is never heard of again.

EMPTY BUSES continue to drain resources from other major CVRD infrastructure projects. North Island property owners are contributing $240 million, in cash, to P3 hospitals - why do we not have a public /private transportation system? The Province is poor, and deep in debt, but so are many Comox Valley residents who fund empty buses, with tax subsidies. Vote for new people with new ideas on November 5th,

or 12th or 15th. Find out how Comox Valley candidates stand on funding empty buses - and cast your vote! A GIANT BOUQUET OF ROSES: The John Howard Society of North Island would like to send a giant bouquet of roses to all of our family caregivers for welcoming youth into their homes and families! You are an amazing group of caregivers and we appreciate your commitment to provide caring and nurturing homes for youth. THIS IS A BEEF about people who buy property then evict their long term tenants on a whim! These tenants are disabled, and the owners don’t give a #$%!! Nowadays tenants have to screen landlords!!! 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. ROSES AND BABY’S BREATH to Glacier View Lodge Auxiliary ladies, for baking all those yummy pies for thanks-giving. We who walked through the Comox Mall on October 11, could buy a blueberry, pumpkin pie or a lemon pie or even Mince to make your own pie. I noticed my son who had a slice of the blueberry pie before he had loaded his plate for the second helping of turkey etc.! Thanks to the ladies Auxillary who bring their profit into Glacier View Lodge to benefit the residents. May God bless you all! WE ARE ENCOURAGED to get out and vote for the municipal government. In Courtenay we have two egotistical arrogant candidates running for mayor. What’s the point? Either way we lose for another four years. Secrecy, cowardice and incompetence will continue. If only a candidate with integrity and empathy could have stepped forward. Your choice folks, crappy or crappier. INTERESTING that Climate Change and the Estuary have become an election issue. One of the supporters of” Save the Estuary” has been a consultant/proponent of a Industrial Sea Cucumber and Geoduck operatiosn and netting the sea bed with petroleum based plastics to keep out natural predators, existing in Baynes Sound for centuries. CVRD directors have not dealt with failed septics of either side of Comox in CVRD territory, polluting the Estuary. It seems flooding is not the biggest issue - it is inaction of CVRD directors in the last 6 years. Vote to hook up Estuary polluters and ban plastic sea bed netting - maybe, in the November election. Vote to save the Estuary and Baynes Sound. Vote for new directors who get the picture. I STICK MY HEAD OUT of the “skunk cabbage patch” and say re the Ebola case 10(?) days ago; the person flew out from Lebanon to Dallas Texas and developed Ebola when he arrived in Texas. Does it take many “mental Giants” in the medical field to figure out that NO ONE, absolutely NO ONE, should leave by plane to North America, Europe, Russia, South Africa , England etc. from an ebola area to infect other countries Medical people could go into parts of

West Africa to treat sick people but should not leave the the area until the Ebola is over with. Period. I am not educated about the Ebola epidemic but this is a very serious problem and 12 persons going here and there in the world can send this epidemic into extreme numbers that I cannot fathom!! THIS BEEF is with Telus. Kudos to their company for spending 17.5 million to bring faster Internet service to all the people in the valley who already have fast Internet. How about spending some of that money to upgrade your phone servers so that rural people living on Headquarters Rd can get rid of their dial-up and join the 21st century!! I WANT TO THANK the man who stopped on Thursday evening down by Puntledge Park and helped me out. I was driving home and came across a baby raccoon that had been hit and left alive. Many people drove past me, but one man decided to stop and help. My sincere thanks goes out to him. It is such a wonderful feeling to know there are still people with that much compassion for animals. A BIG BOUQUET to Wayne, the Comox Handy Man. We called him to install our dishwasher, he was very fast and efficient and was able to git er done the very next day! Wow! Fantastic service! Thanks a lot Wayne, you rock! Highly recommended to the Comox Valley! I EXPECT THIS BEEF will have me up before a firing squad but I also feel this is a perfect time to voice it. As we approach Remembrance Day we all take time to remember our veterans. Those men and women who fought for our country. Those individuals who died, those who survived and those who lived through and continue to live through the horror of war. These are the people I consider Veterans and I hold them in the highest esteem. What frustrates me are all the individuals who are allowed to put the “veteran” license plates on their vehicles. Eligibility according to the ICBC web site, certainly encompasses war time individuals but also permits anyone in the military(regular or reserve) who is currently serving, or a member who is “trade qualified”. So that means that an individual who is working as say a cook or an electrician who has never left the security of our country is allowed to carry the same title as the courageous men and women who have served in war zones. To me it doesn’t matter what a person does, if they have been deployed in a war zone they deserve to be called a veteran. I consider our RCMP members as more deserving of that term than someone who has served their entire career in a safe environment. Anyone else is just making a mockery of that name. You would expect that members of our forces would have more respect for the term veteran. BOUQUETS to Cumberland Council and Administration for their thoughtful response to the CVRD Rural OCP. They recognize that there is need for cooperation between Local Governments on many Comox Valley issues. In November, elect Councillors and CVRD Directors who will work towards the common good of all Comox Valley Residents. Mid and low income residents can’t afford to fund four completely Independent Local Governments. We need to elect new people with new ideas to start to change this. There are 3 voting days NOVEMBER 5th, 12th, 15th ¡- last chance for four years!

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SO THE REDUCED tax revenue on LNG wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cover the BC deficit. The tax income will be more than the abandoned BC Forest Industry which now exports logs and jobs. The BC Government is not collecting income tax from the 30,000 lost jobs in that sector. Nor are they collecting income tax from 74,000 off shore workers in BC. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no mystery that BC is borrowing $2 billion a year to balance the various books. Watch out for more fees to land on the lower middle class to pay for privatization of BC resources, and outsourcing BC jobs. THIS IS A BEEF to School Board 71. How is having a PLC on Wednesday with a 12:00 dismissal and a Pro D day on Friday (no school) supposed to be helping the kids learn? It sure doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help the parents at all. With elections coming I think it is high time for a change.

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The Comox Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First and Best Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Forum Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;M GUESSING it might be almost 40 years since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to hitchhike, but since my husband wanted to enjoy the vintage luxury of his new to him 1992 GMC we were travelling to Courtenay when suddenly the transmission ceased to work and we were stranded on the inland highway with no cell service, either. Thank-you to Chris and his sweetheart from Black Creek, the first car to come along (a Toyota Yaris!) and a pleasant ride to my parents home in Courtenay. THANK-YOU so much!

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PLEASE ENOUGH ALREADY about the angels at the bike show in cumberland. What ever happened to freedom of speech in our country. Were they causing any trouble? No. Is their money the wrong color? Didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear anyone complain about the money they spend. Or maybe we should ban the car club coats from all the car shows too. Or take the clowns away from the Shriners. So what if they made their presences known, would you rather you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who they are? And on a personal note I have known a lot of angels over the years and even though I was never involved in their club I have found them to be some of the most loyal friends a guy can have and not all are involved in illicit activity. And I bet if a person digs deep enough, a lot of the people complaining about them have some serious skeletons in their own closets. BOXES OF PERFUME and lots of rose petals to Lyle and the Comox district sewage treatment plant for allowing the 1st Comox and 1st Cumberland Cub packs to enjoy a very intense scented tour of their plant. Lyle was an excellent guide and teacher of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;waste factorâ&#x20AC;? of humanity. Most of us were intrigued with the unforgettable â&#x20AC;&#x153;cakeâ&#x20AC;? offered at the end of the tour. For this tour, Lyle, you get a very grateful â&#x20AC;&#x153;WOOF! WOOF! WOOF! from both Cub packs. I WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE the excellent customer service I was provided by a young man employed with WestJet airlines at Comox Valley Airport. I was running late and feeling stressed and he did an excellent job of sorting out my problems. His calm and patient manner was a great help when my frustration was at an all time high. I am by far your elder and I was so very impressed with your professionalism and the respect you showed me. WestJet ahould be so proud to have you represent their company. I did take note of your name. Thank you Travis.

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A SINCERE BOUQUET to the Cumberland group who have worked hard to preserve their Industrial Train heritage. Thank You! Here in Little River, neighbors have been working for years to protect a very nice public beach access property, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harvard Roadâ&#x20AC;?. The Ministry of Transportation file on this property is thicker than the highway 19 file. There are outstanding issues and the file has been turned over to the CVRD Planning and Parks departments. Neighbors want this property returned to its 1913 status unencumbered by special privileges.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT - How did you come to the conclusion that ended up closing Marigold Pharmacy? Did you have someone go in and pretend they were a customer? Why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you send that same person into other pharmacies. They, by no means, are spotless; especially the ones in certain stores. Perhaps you should be concerned with the bathrooms, grocery cart stalls, food shelves and underneath, since they

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are filthy. Also check the back areas of grocery stores. There are rats! Even gas station bathrooms could use a good cleaning. The first thing I notice upon entering an establishment is the cleanliness. BOUQUETS OF RAIN-FREE days ahead to Shamrock Farms on Anderton Road in Comox. What a wonderful Halloween display they have in their big barn. The witch stirring her brew and so many Halloweenish items surrounding her. The most fun is seeing three pumpkin faces moving to music, singing away. Little ones have such happy faces, moving their hips to the music - well this senior swayed a little too! There are goats to view, chickens to feed, the corn maze to go through as well as going out to pick just the right pumpkin. Many hours have been spent preparing canned goods, goat soap and levender items. Emma has done a wonderful job in covering gourds - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s her secret how she does it. I have had mine for a year now. The farm was short of grocery bags so I went into Quality Foods to see if I could take grocery bags out of their recycling bin. Michael, at the Comox store, graciously gave me a stack of new ones. Qualify Foods coming through once again to support the community. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support our local stores and our many farmers that work so hard to supply us with fresh produce and many other items throughout the year. Shamrock arm is open daily till the end of October and admission is free. Enjoy! A BOUQUET OF NUMBERS to Andree and Zak - they were the winners of the 911 Reflective Address Sign draw the CV Monarchs Lions Club had from the display at Costco during Safety Week. We are glad there is another safer home in the Valley. Thank you Costco for helping the CV Monarch Lions create awareness of our community project. Remember, if emergency services canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find you, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help you! THE TOADSTOOLS known as election signs have sprung up again, in another triumph of mindless zeal over political awareness, spoiling the scenery and distracting drivers. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll vote for anyone who will outlaw the things. A SHAMEFUL BEEF to our out of date electoral system which allows for less than 50% of the vote to form a so-called â&#x20AC;&#x153;majorityâ&#x20AC;? government and shame on us for not demanding a fair voting system and shame on the politicians who refuse to correct this unfair system. A HUGE BOUQUET for Steve Swing and Plates Eatery and Catering Company for the wonderful â&#x20AC;&#x153;welcome backâ&#x20AC;? luncheon put on for the Highland staff. We appreciated your thoughtfulness and support, not to mention the yummy eats! A HUGE BEEF to the older woman shopping in the Driftwood Mall on Monday around 3 pm. You cruelly verbally assaulted the store employ-

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ee that was only trying to help you. You should be ashamed of yourself, as should the two ladies that were behind you in line that found this behaviour amusing. Both the store and the mall should have a zero tolerance rule for customers like you that feel the need to bring innocent workers too tears. This kind of behaviour is now considered criminal on the internet and in our schools, and any public place should be no different. A BOUQUET of many more customers to Quality Foods who provided a delicious donation to our recent Volunteers Appreciation gathering. Valley businesses are very generous indeed, as our volunteers have noted. A VERY LARGE BOUQUET of thanks to PLATES along with GRAINS BAKERY and PLANET CLEAN for organizing and donating the most delicious and generous lunch for our ENTIRE STAFF last Friday. Miracle Beach Elementary Staff THANK YOU! A HUGE BOUQUET of thanks to John DeWitt at Rice Toyota for making the purchase of a used vehicle for our daughter so delightful. Everything from taking the time to explain things to us, to detailing the vehicle to placing it in the showroom so that she could drive it out couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have made the purchase any better. She is just tickled and hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped smiling. Thank you John! A GREAT BIG BEEF with some cyclists. First - get and wear a helmet. Many streets now have bike lanes on both sides of the street but some cyclists still insist on riding on the sidewalks. You screamed for bike lanes, you got them, now use them and remember stop signs apply to you too. Riding in the bike lane until you get to a stop sign and then swinging into the Crosswalk without stopping and riding across in the Crosswalk just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut it. Crosswalks are for pedestrians. Also you should be riding on the right side of the road in your bike lane ride in the same direction as the cars on your side of the street. Recently we almost hit a cyclist who came down Anderton on the wrong side of the road. We were stopped at a stop sign waiting for a break in traffic coming from our left so that we could turn right onto Anderton, there was very limited visibility to our right, when suddenly there was a cyclist right in front of us just as we started to pull out and turn right. He was riding very fast down the left side of the road, which is the wrong side of the road and only became visible to us at the last instant and he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even wearing a helmet. WE HAVE ALL HEARD about the parents of school age children receiving refunds from the British Columbia government for time lost. What about the other taxpayers who do not have school age children anymore but still pay taxes which support the schools? Should we not also be entitled to a refund?

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NIC offers screenprinting courses in new lab North Island College and Andy MacDougall from Squeegeeville.com have teamed up to provide weekend and evening screenprinting courses year round. A new lab just completed at the NIC Comox Valley campus will now offer Introductory, T-shirt & Textile Production, and Poster/Maker classes this fall and winter. Evening courses starting Nov 3rd provide an opportunity for students to use their imagination and make cool Christmas presents while they learn the process. Monday Intro (SCR-010) takes students through the 8 basic steps over 7 weeks. While learning each process step, the student will also be working towards the creation of a small card or shirt run. Fun, easy, and no prior skills needed. Textile Tuesdays (SCR-012) focus on production techniques specific to t-shirts and fabric printing. With 6colour, 4-colour, and single colour presses, plus flash and conveyor dryer, students get to work on professional equipment while they produce short production runs. Time will be spent on business aspects and how to set up a studio. Students should have some screenprinting or graphic art experience. Wednesday Poster/Maker (SCR011)offers artists, designers, and craftspeople an opportunity to print flat graphic posters and other materials using screenprinting. Registration, fine detail printing, imaging 3D objects, and special effect printing will all be covered. Time will be spent on business aspects and how to set up a studio for production.

Because of its unique properties and ability to print a variety of specialty inks on to different surfaces, screenprinting is on the cutting edge of a manufacturing revolution producing touch screens, flexible circuits, medical devices, and solar cells, among thousands of other products. Industrial print also includes container decorating - the big thing in beer, wine and spirits marketing is direct print on the bottle. Ceramics is another - tiles and glassware are screenprinted. Wooden boxes and even the styrofoam cases tourists take their fish home in are other examples. “I think its coolest attribute is the scalable link between a kitchen table silkscreener and the person making iphones. Squeegee, stencil, fabric, frame and imagination. Art and Industry, together.” The new lab and courses will allow locals and out of towners the opportunity to learn how to use this process to create a wide range of products using their hands and their imagination. M any of MacDougall’s students have gone on to start and build their businesses. For more information, visit the new facebook page ‘Screenprinting at North Island College’ or www.nic. bc.ca/continuingeducation/searchforcourses.aspx and type in screen printing. Next evening courses start Nov 3. Sign up now, and learn to print on t-shirts, paper, or other materials. For more info call 250-334-5005.

Learn how to print t-shirts, textiles, prints and much more in one of North Island College’s screenprinting course Some previous experience in screenprinting or graphic art is helpful. Andy MacDougall has been involved in the North American screenprinting industry since 1979. Based in the Comox Valley, he was inducted into the Academy of Screen & Digital Printing Technology (ASDPT) in 2007, and serves on the Education Committee of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association. His book ‘Screenprinting Today, the Basics’ is in its 4th printing and is popular worldwide. He has been a panel leader at the last 3 SXSW conferences in Austin Texas. The new print lab at NIC is the culmination of 5 years of work with Cheryl O’Connell, NIC Dean of

Continuing Education and Training, Gregory Cran, Dean of Fine Arts, Linda Perron and Sara Vipond of the Fine Art Department, and the facilities crew. “We think there’s a tremendous interest out there, not just in the Comox Valley but all over North America and the world, in the process known as screenprinting. The whole ‘maker movement’ and the rock poster rebirth have made it very popular. “We want to tap into that by providing technical training and courses focused on professional development and enhanced productivity,” says MacDougall. “At least half my students over the

past 15 years wanted to decorate shirts and clothing, so we now have a professional 6-colour textile setup and the ability to print yardage. “Rock posters and limited edition prints are also big, and one of my favourite areas of work. Where we are hoping to also go with the process as we expand our lab and our courses is into what is called functional or industrial print. Modern manufacturing relies on it, yet North America doesn’t train for it.” What’s industrial print? Anybody with a cell phone is using the most ubiquitous example. Control pads on consumer products are another. It’s print that is a functional part of the product, not just graphics.

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Friday night dancing with Gord’s Amigos

Tonight it’s Gord Kruger and his Amigos as your band of choice at the Evergreen Club Friday Night Dance. This local dance band is known to play many of your favorite dance tunes and keep you out on the floor. Dancing is from 7:30 ‘till 10:30 with a complimentary refreshment break at 9. Activities take place in the Rotary Hall in the Filberg Centre in downtown Courtenay. Everyone is welcome so come out enjoy the dancing.

Social Planning Society having brown bag lunch The Comox Valley Social Planning Society will hold its next bi-annual Inter-Agency Up-Date Brown Bag Lunch on October 28th, 2014. Groups, agencies, and individuals interested in learning about the successes and challenges that face the service providers in our communities are invited to attend. Candidates in the November elections are welcome also. Bring your lunch. Coffee and tea and juice will be provided. The format of the meeting will be similar to previous Brown Bag InterAgency Lunches: we go around the circle with each group or agency spokesperson taking 2-3 minutes, depending on the size of the group, talking about the challenges facing your agency as well as some of the highlights. The Inter-Agency Up-Date Brown Bag Lunch will be held on Tuesday, October 28th from 12:30-1:45 at the Upper Native Sons Hall. FMI: bunny5779@aol.com or rogalb@shaw.ca

New day for Taize service at Comox United Church 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 8711540 or Arlene 890-3671.

Lots of laughs at Valley Clown Club meeting Comox Valley Clown Club meetis Monday Oct. 27th, 1 pm, at the Lewis Centre, in the meeting room. Bring along your no longer wanted clown stuff to trade or give away. Hope to see you all there!

Some of the cast members in last year’s hugely successful tribute

Memories of the war years Musical tribute show returning to the Filberg Centre on Nov. 2 It was a memorable and fun event the first time, so why not do it again. The Memories of the War Years: A Musical Tribute to Veterans is coming back to wow you again at the Florence Filberg Centre on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Once again, the show sponsored by the Evergreen Club will present a variety of segments of the community that include the military, the Royal Canadian Legion, the cadets, the Pathfinders, and veterans. Organizer Ken MacLeod, known for organizing the Evergreen Club’s annual country music Sonshine Club fund-raiser for the soup kitchen, is excited to see the event back in Courtenay again. Last year the show was a sellout and they’re expecting the same results again next month. “The purpose of the show is to preserve the music of the war years and to honour the fallen as well as living veterans,” said MacLeod. “A DVD of last year’s show was sent to the Second World War’s Sweetheart of the Forces, Dame Vera Lynn, age 97, who wrote a very nice thank you letter to the performers.” This year’s show will feature a tribute to the 100th Anniversary of World War One, while acknowledging the sacrifices of service personnel from the Comox Valley in the war. It will also have the laying of a wreath in a brief ceremony to honour those persons from the Comox Valley who gave their lives in the service of their country in the war ‘to end all wars.’ The music will be provided by a band consisting of Kelly Thomas on keyboard, Al West on bass, Jake Masri on trumpet, and Bill Street on drums. MacLeod is pleased to announce that local renowned professional soloist Jacqueline Lambeth will be joining the show. Members of the Evergreen Choristers with pianist Donna Bews will fill out the program with lively

Clockwise from top: Members of Royal Canadian Legion colour parties; Stewart Crerar; Gerry Smith and Val Parmley. marching songs and sentimental choruses of the war years. The event will showcase tunes from World War One and Two. The music will be performed by a cast dressed in uniforms and costumes of the era. (Continued on page 2)

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Filmmaker to attend screening of On the Side of the Road this Tuesday

CD release for ‘Hornby Crossing’ at Little Red Church on Saturday Long time Comox Valley newspaper publisher Danny Zanbilowicz will perform at his CD release concert and celebration, 8:00 pm on October 25 at the Old Church Theatre in Comox. Doors open 7:30. Tickets are $15 before the event, and $18 at the door. Danny has been active in the music scene for years, as a keyboard player in bands, and singer/songwriter/guitar player. He has played at Musicfest several times, and enjoys speaking of himself in the third person. Early this summer Danny completed his first CD of original songs with Marc Atkinson at Marc’s Hornby recording studio - hence the CD’s title - “Hornby Crossing”. The all-original songs cover a wide range of moods and styles including Calypso, Country, Bossa Jazz, Swing, and “happy Leonard Cohen.” Each song tells its own story - sometimes sad, humorous, or political. You can hear selections from the tunes at cdbaby.com; just search for “Danny Zanbilowicz”. But enough about music. Will there be food? “Eating is important,” Zanbilowicz says. “As a result, there will be delicious snacks from the Gourmet Girls at intermission, complimentary with the price of admission.” “Hornby Crossing” CD Release Concert at the Little Red Church in Comox- 2182 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC. Tickets $15 in advance, or $18 at the door. Advance tickets include a $5 discount on price of the CD. Show starts at 8, doors open 7:30. Info at 250-336-2143. Tickets at Blue Heron Books- 1775 Comox Avenue, Comox 250- 339-6111; Village Muse Books & Curios2720 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland, 250- 400-5466; and Bop City in Courtenay- 250- 338-6621. Please call aheadeach location has different open hours.

World Community will screen the new film On the Side of the Road Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7 pm at the NIC theatre Courtenay. Filmmaker Lia Tarachansky will be in attendance for a discussion after the screening. Tarachansky grew up in Israel’s largest settlement, Ariel. When the second Intifadah broke out in 2000 her family moved to Canada where, for the first time, she met Palestinians. When she became a journalist, she returned to Israel to become the local correspondent for The Real News network. Returning to her settlement, she “discovers” the Palestinians next door as she travels the West Bank covering the Israeli military occupation. In this film she meets with those who played a personal role in the events of 1948 and like her, “discovered” that which they had not only erased from their consciousness, but erased from the map. For years she tries to convince veterans of the 1948 events to question and dig deep into their memories. The film took five years to complete. This is a film about the questions Israelis cannot ask, about memories that cannot be uncovered, and the history that’s struggling to come to light. It was in 1948, three years after

Danny Zanbilowicz signing CDs at Musicfest

Lia Tarachansky the holocaust, that the Jewish state was established in a war that led to two-thirds of the Palestinian people becoming refugees. Those who fled or were expelled remain in camps throughout the Arab world, the West Bank and Gaza. In 2009 the Israeli government proposed a law that forbade mourning this history. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about this complex history from the unique perspective of an IsraeliCanadian with strong roots in the region. Everyone is welcome. Admission is by donation. FMI: 250 337-5412

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Pre-Halloween contra dance at Merville It’s almost Hallowe’en and it’s time for the witchiest fiddle Contra dance of the season at the Big Yellow Merville Hall on Saturday, October 25th. Duck in with the goblins, out of the rain and wind, to the warm and cozy Merville Hall where the Funtime Fiddlers are waiting to play your favourite Contra Dance tunes. Contra dances are family friendly community dances where a caller directs all the spooks and crypt crawlers around the dance floor with much laughter and happiness. The steps are simple, well organized, and the caller even brings the wallflowers and vampires onto the floor. Single dancers are most welcome as they can pair up with anyone during the Contras. Before the dance, from 7:00 to 7:30 pm, there will be a Contra Dance workshop as well as some instruction in basic waltz patterns. The workshops are free of charge so plan to come early. At 7:30pm, the Funtime Fiddlers start the music with Contra sets lasting about 15 to 20 minutes per dance. In between the called Contra Dances, we’ll play waltzes, foxtrots, swing tunes and polkas. We’ve got something for everyone at this Hallowe’en kitchen party. The atmosphere will be warm, friendly and welcoming, so Saturday, October 25th, zoom your broom to the Big Yellow Merville Dance Hall, right on the Old Island Highway, between Campbell River and Courtenay. Doors open at 6:45, dance starts at 7:30pm. Cost is $10.00/ adults, $5.00/youth (6 and under free) and you can come as a family for $22.00. Free workshop starts at 7:00. FMI: 339-4249

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Evergreen Art Club presents mixed media show and sale The Evergreen Art Club is holding a Show and Sale of their artwork on Saturday, October 25th. The Evergreen event convenor, Christine Aldred says, “The Club is very excited about this event. We held one in 2013 and it was a great success. We have some accomplished artists in our group dealing with a wide variety of subject matter in different mediums. I really think there is something for all tastes in our show this year.” If you are looking to buy some original art this is the place to be. Come on down and have a browse. Aldred adds, “Prices are going to be very reasonable.” The admission is free and all ages

are invited. The Evergreen Lounge will also be open to serve well priced lunch and refreshments to those attending. The show will run from 10:00am until 2:00pm in the Rotary Hall on the lower level of Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave. Courtenay. The Art Club meets every Thursday in the Craft room of the Evergreen Club from 12:30 to 3:30pm. However, this popular group has limited space. If you would like to pay a visit on any Thursday to see what it’s all about, you are encouraged to do so. You must be a current Evergreen Member. FMI call the Filberg office at 250-3381000.

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WiL at The Waverley Come for a ride Saturday, October 25 on WiL’s new train. His latest LP release tour is sure to satisfy old fans, and garner all kinds of new ones. At The Waverley Hotel. Doors at 9:30 pm. $15 advance tickets available at Bop City, The Waverley Hotel, by phone (250)336-8322 or online at cumberlandvillageworks.com. Fresh off the release of his new LP, El Paseo, WiL swings by the Waverley to share it with you! Don’t miss this show - WiL performs with drummer Keith Gallant and keyboard/vocals Lena Birtwistle. This most recent recording endeavour was made possible by fans like you! Funded by a crowd-campaign that allowed WiL the opportunity to seriously focus and dig for his music, this album represents a true labour of love.

Polish flautist Krzysztof Kaczka performs in the second Mattina Musica concert of the season on Monday, October 27. Italian for “Morning Music”, Mattina Musica is a 5 concert series of classical music taking place on select Monday mornings. Each event begins with a pre-concert reception in the Sid lobby. Co-presented by the Sid Williams Theatre Society and pianist Sarah Hagen, upcoming concerts in the series includes performances by Kaczka (Oct 27), soprano Anne Grimm (Nov 24), a solo recital by Hagen (Feb 2), and the Bergmann Piano Duo (March 9). Kaczka and Hagen began their collaboration after running into each other on a bridge in Paris in 2006. Since then they have played numerous concerts together, most notably a performance at Carnegie Hall in NYC in 2012. Last May they enjoyed a 36 hour visit to Prague together, taking the opportunity to have a quick rehearsal and discuss their autumn tour on the west coast. This will be Kaczka’s second appearance on the Mattina Musica series. Born in Torun, Poland, Kaczka made his New York debut at the Carnegie Recital Hall as the IBLA Grand Prize winner. As first prize winner at the Australian Flute Festival and Competition in Adelaide, he was praised by jury chairman Jean Ferrandies for his “beautiful sound, high technical skills, and great understanding of the style of the music he played.” Kaczka has taken part in numerous music festivals and has performed

Pianist Sarah Hagen accompanies flautist Krzysztof Kaczka at Carnegie Hall as a soloist and chamber musician in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the USA’s Carnegie Hall (NYC), Herkulessaal der Residenz Munich, Gasteig, Wellington Town Hall, Hobart City Hall (Tasmania), New York University, Verbrugghen Hall in Sydney, Polish Embassy in Washington DC, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Paris and Rome. He is a laureate of the prestigious Young Poland Award of the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Poland in Warsaw and has released four CDs for the Acte Prealabe Label. As principal flautist of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, Kaczka has performed with Krzysztof Penderecki, Stephane

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Strumbellas strumming their way through Courtenay By Drew A. Penner Echo Staff Simon Ward, acoustic guitarist and vocalist for the Strumbellas is riding the wave of excitement from a truly exceptional phase of his band’s life. The alt-country group from Ontario is on its way down into Texas for the first time ever, following the US release of their sophomore album We Still Move On Dance Floors, which has already garnered a Juno north of the border. “It feels really good man,” Ward tells me, as the group nears the border in their 15-passenger Ford van. “It’s been a really fun year.” The six-piece group will make its way to Austin in the Lone Star State before traveling up into BC for a show at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay Oct. 26. But for now they’re in that transitory limbo known as the tour. It’s equally the most celebrated and most reviled part of a band’s life. And for the Strumbellas this is no different. Ward is onto a cure for the long-distance malaise. He’s developed a penchant for sports documentaries. “It’s not so bad,” he said of the voyage. “I’ve watched at least 10 sports documentaries.” I couldn’t help but suggest the bandmates investigate the granddaddy of all sports chronicles - Ken Burns’ 18.5 hr epic “Baseball” which expounds on the great American pastime. What could possibly help an up and coming band wile away the long hours on the road while gaining a true key to the

The Strumbellas have an old-style sound that’s been reinterpreted for a new generation. (Photo by Heather Pollock) American mindset (crucial for a roots-heavy troupe looking to crack the code of Americana) and feeding a newly developed habit? To my surprise they were in the middle of watching the documentary AS WE SPOKE. “I swear to God,” he says when I asked if he was pulling my leg for the sake of a good story. “The American League has just been created.” Their own formulation happened in Toronto, as Jon Hembrey, Darryl James, Jeremy Drury joined hometown boy Ward in the big smoke with additional members David Ritter and Izzy Ritchie.

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Comox Valley Duplicate Bridge Club Important events coming up! October 24-26, Comox Valley Sectional Tournament (info at cvdbc. com) Monday, October 13, 2014 Thanksgiving pairs trophy game. 1. Pete Marinus - Dianna Rickson 2. Howard Cohen - Dave Mosher 3. Glen Parsons - David Proctor 4. Allister Gavel - Dorothy Branch Thursday, October 16, 2014 1. John Godfrey - John Biehl 2. Gary Bishop - Doug Nash 3. Bob Dugas - Jack Bradshaw 4. Lloyd Snyder - Bernice Snyder 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, 14th October (14 1/2 tables): N/S - 1. Phil Sanford and Maureen Olafson; 2. John and Lynn Godfrey; 3. Jack and Carol Bradshaw; 4. Barb McCrindle and Denise Holst. E/W - 1. Doug Poole and Dorothy Branch; 2. Tom Dugdale and Jeanette Baron; 3. George and Trish Kirkwood; 4. Howie Cohen and Dianna Rickson. Results for Friday, 17th October (11 tables): N/S - 1. Denise Holst and Batty Fountain; 2. Gary and Fran Priestman; 3. Roger and Rose Lucas; 4. Mary Ann Aikman and Carol Ante. E/W - 1. Glen Stensrud and Judy Morrison; 2. Harvey Piercy and Ann Cook; 3. Bob Dugas and Paul Bozenich; 4. Keith and Evelyn Ware.

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GREAT RESULTS TO END BMX SEASON The Canadian BMX season drew a close on Thanksgiving Weekend in Chilliwack BC at the Big Red Barn at Heritage Park and the travelling road show from Coal Hills BMX Track were represented. Eleven racers from the Cumberland Track were eager and ready to do batlle with some of the fastest bmx’ers in Canada and the USA for 3 days on Thanksgiving Weekend. Festivities got underway Friday night with the pre race ;results were as follows: Aleasha Wiebe 1st in Cruiser 1st and 20” Justin Yaretz 4th in 20” Evan Yaretz 2nd on Cruiser 4th on 20” Andrew Templer 4th on Cruiser Isaac Templer 3rd on 20” Austin Cornbill 2nd on 20” Saturday brought on the first of 2 very competitive days of action packed racing Coal Hills represented great again with another shining performance on the Indoor Track in the Wack. Results were as follows: Aleasha Wiebe 1st on Cruiser, 5th on 20” Justin Yaretz 8th on 20” Evan Yaretz 4th on Cruiser Adicus Bird 7th on 20” Brailyn Webster 3rd on 20” Austin Cornbill 3rd on 20”

Aiden Webber 4th on Cruiser 2nd on 20” Quinn Webber 5th in Open Class Sunday were the Grand Finals Quadruple Points being awarded so racing was intense as many titles were being battled for all day, Once again Coal Hills Gang was there right in the middle of it all going fast and hard but also having a great time. Results for Sunday were as follows: Aleasha Wiebe 2nd on Cruiser 5th on 20” Justin Yaretz 8th on 20” Evan Yaretz 7th on Cruiser Adicus Bird 4th on 20” Brailyn Webster 4th on 20” Andrew Templer 8th on Cruiser Austin Cornbill 5th on 20” Aiden Webber 4th on Cruiser 4th on 20” Quinn Webber 5th in Open Class All in all it was a great weekend of racing and a awesome way to close the 2014 BMX Season; the Coal Hills Racers did an incredible job all year long and were always great sports and the hardest working bunch out there. Be very proud of your season and know that the Track is proud of each and every one of you, even those who just race locally at our track. See you in 2015

GOLF NEWS NOT BAD AT GLACIER GREENS After a day of rain on Friday, on Saturday, Oct. 18 the weather was a pleasant fall day, warm and some wind so 76 players played the winter tees and some had good scores. The results are as follows: HCP 0-12 1st Low Gross Chris Kalnay 71, 2nd Terran Berger 74, 3rd Ken Osborne 76 c/b 1st Low Net Chuck Kennedy 69 c/b, 2nd Stan Mills 69 c/b, 3rd Wayne Ogilvie 69 Snips Hole #1 & #14 Warren Brandson #3 Terran Berger #4 Ken Osborne #6 Dave Osborne #10 Burt Graham #16 Chuck Kennedy HCP 13-17 1st Low Gross Gilles Raiche 82, 2nd Rod Cobham 83, 3rd Bruce Henderson 85 c/b

1st Low Net Wayne Wood 68, 2nd Glenn Horsepool 69, 3rd Rudge Wilson Snips Hole #1 Gabe Tremblay #2 Nick Mykitiuk #4 Gilles Raiche #5 Glenn Horsepool #7(POG) Brian Hotsenpiller #9 & #17 Rob Cobham #11 Al Murray #12 #16 Jim Dodd HCP 18+ 1st Low Gross Richard Wand 86, 2nd Joe Dunham 88, 3rd Jim Clark 90 1st Low Net Bill Krier 70 c/b, 2nd Henry Bonde 70 c/b, 3rd Bob Henn 70 Snips Hole #10 Philip Ball Winners of the Club House improvement draw was the team of Chuck Kennedy and Bill O’Neill. Remember until spring it’s 9:30 shotgun start for Saturday Morning Golf. Till next week see ya. - Submitted by Ron Carter

The Comox Valley United U9 girls had a wonderful tournament on the North Shore during Thanksgiving weekend

U9 girls undefeated on mainland Our soccer squad of 8-year old girls had an amazing experience at the North Shore Thanksgiving tournament in North Vancouver. Walking into the indoor turf field for the first game Raina Hagel exclaimed: “Playing in the bubble pad is so much fun!” The team took their first game 1-0 with a goal by Shayla Stignant. Brianna Kalhous and Helena Burritt were brilliant on the pitch stopping the ball from passing the mid-field. The referee had to correct our throw ins and explain indirects, as they still have a lot to learn. However, this crew has something that can’ t be taught : “they want the ball and they aren’t afraid to go for it”, Explained coach Claudia Vachon. “It was great to see them playing against girls their own age, “added coach Brennan Macdonald. They started to hold their positions and

Riptide U18 in top spot of VISL U21 standings The Riptide U18 Boys side scored twice in the opening 10 minutes and cruised to a 3-1 win over a talented Bays United U21 side. Quick goals by Liam Wirth and Derek Mellish in the opening minutes set the tone for the match. While Bays were determined to even matters, a stout Riptide defence provided few opportunities for the visiting side from Victoria. Wirth’s second goal of the match half way through the second half rounded out the scoring for the Riptide. Bays lone goal was a wonderful header off a corner kick, spoiling a shutout opportunity for Riptide goalie Ben Chamberlain, whose play this season has been exceptional. The victory improves the Riptide’s record to 5-0-0, for 15 points and top spot n the Vancouver Island Soccer League U21 division. This is an impressive feat given the Riptide are comprised entirely of U18 players. In second place are the Victoria Highlanders (3-0-2) with 11 points. Next up for the Riptide is a home field match versus third place Juan de Fuca U21. The following weekend is a visit to Victoria to play perennial power Victoria Highlanders U21. These will be well contested matches, with the outcome likely to play a critical role in the standings by the end of the year. The Riptide are a competitive representative side comprised of players from Powell River, Texada Island, Comox Valley and Campbell River. For more information, go to: http://www.visl.org/leagues/1694

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Thea Macdonald and Dakota Sanzana looked solid on defence. After their first game, our local squad was chosen to walk with the Women’s Whitecaps for the singing of our National Anthem. “I was so happy they chose our team. The White Cap players are so good and it was so cool we were able to hold their hands!” said Sage Kotapski Tinga. On Sunday morning, the girls kept adjusting their game. The match was against the Hurricanes. They were our biggest competition at the tourney. Our goalies, Shadia Zuccato and Sophie-Neige Lagrandeur were able to keep them away from the score board. After a stressful game for the crowd the squad tied the game at 0-0. The girls started to look like a unit in their third game, putting together their previous learning experiences. Quinn Smits and Ella Ashfield were an incredible offensive force, leading

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The Comox Valley Echo, a twice weekly, long established and award winning newspaper in Courtenay, has an opening for an advertising sales consultant. The successful applicant will have at least three years of sales experience and training, preferably in traditional and/or digital media. You are results driven, marketing minded and a team oriented person. You will be computer literate, excel at developing client relationships and provide top notch service, ideas and solutions, to our print, insert and digital customers. You will also thrive in a changing, fast moving marketplace. Superior communication and time management skills are required as well as a valid B.C. drivers license and reliable vehicle. The position offers a very competitive compensation package including bonuses, benefit package and car allowance. Please direct resumes to: The Publisher, Comox Valley Echo 407-E Fifth Street, Courtenay B.C. V9N 1J7 Email: dmacdonald@comoxvalleyecho.com Thank you to all who apply, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

B10 Comox Valley Echo Friday, October 24, 2014

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