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Low 11°C. High 20°C.

Tue, 12 May A mix of sun and cloud.

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POLICE BLOTTER Comox Valley RCMP responded to the following incidents between April 28 and May 4:

GOLF CLUBS STOLEN On April 28th police received a report of a theft from a garage at a residence on the 2400 block of Tudor Drive in Courtenay.

It is reported that the theft occurred sometime in the last three weeks.

Stolen in the theft were a set of golf clubs valued at $3500.00. (2015-5154)

WANTED If you have any information about the whereabouts of either of these two people, call the Comox Valley RCMP Detachment at 338-1321, or Comox Valley Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (1-800-222-8477). You don’t have to give your name and you could be eligible for a cash reward.

DOB: 1961-09-04 175 cms, 59 kgs, Brown hair, Blue eyes Warrants: Uttering threats Mischief Resisting arrest Failing to appear Comox Valley file # 2014-9515

CAMERAS STOLEN On May 1st police received a report of a theft from a vehicle that was parked at the Buckley Bay. The driver had momentarily gone into the store

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after refueling and during this time someone stole camera and computer equipment valued at approximately $20,000 - $40,000. This investigation is continuing.

(2015-5259)

IMPAIRED DRIVER Police stopped a vehicle that was being driven erratically on the 17th street bridge in Courtenay during the early morning hours of May 2nd.

The driver was found to have been consuming alcohol and failed a roadside screening device.

The driver was given an immediate roadside prohibition and had the vehicle he was driving impounded for 30 days.

(2015-5299)

smashing a window in a residence and on a vehicle, on the 2600 block of Maryport Avenue in Cumberland.

The suspect was known and was located a short time later, arrested and will now be appearing in court on Criminal Code mischief charges. (20155337)

SPRAY PAINTING On May 4th police received a report of a large scale mischief to a building on the 700 block of Pritchard road in Comox.

It is reported that sometime over the weekend unknown culprits spray painted profanities on the outside walls of the school. (2015-5379) - Comox Valley RCMP

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Big pot bust in Courtenay Comox Valley RCMP made a big pot bust here last month.

On the evening of Friday, April 17, RCMP conducted a traffic stop on the Comox Valley Parkway near the intersection of Cumberland Road.

While dealing with the driver of the large cube van, the investigating officer noted an odour of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed numerous large moving boxes containing packaged, dried marijuana.

As a result of the search 403 bags of marijuana were located and seized.

Each bag contained approximately 1/2 pound of marijuana. The total amount of marijuana seized was approximately 200 pounds. As a result

of the seizure three males were arrested.

Subsequently, on April 22, following the seizure of the marijuana, two search warrants were executed at a residence located on the 1400 block of Webdon Road in Courtenay.

As a result of the search warrants, police seized several hundred marijuana plants, packaged marijuana, growing equipment and evidence linking the 200 pounds seized on April 17.

No further arrests were made during the execution of the two search warrants. Police will be forwarding a global report to Crown Counsel recommending charges of two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking in marijuana and one count of Production of a Controlled Substance against the home owner.

Comox Valley RCMP made a huge pot seizure on April 22

The Courtenay Canadian Tire store at the busy intersectionn of Ryan Road and Headquarters is a bit cramped for space

Canadian Tire on Target for big move

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Courtenay Canadian Tire may soon be taking over the former Target store at Driftwood Mall in Courtenay.

It’s one of 12 leases formerly held

by Target Canada that was acquired

by Canadian Tire Corporation Limited this week for $17.7 million.

The transaction, however, is still subject to approval of the court in connection with Target Canada’s CCAA proceedings.

Still, Mayor Larry Jangula welcomed the news.

“It’s huge news for us,” said Jangula. “For the mall, that must be a huge feather in their cap. Having that large retail space empty at the mall must have been hard.”

Courtenay Canadian Tire owner Bert Heeringa was unable to comment about it due to the deal still pending. But Heeringa did mention

in an interview by The Goat Radio that the space of his current store is no longer adequate. Jangula also weighed in on this aspect.

“It will really be a good move for the local Canadian Tire because two-thirds of Target is very new and completely renovated,” said Jangula.

“I am sure they’re going to make some changes to accommodate their automotive department. It will give them lots of space and lots of visibility. It will be impossible to miss them if you’re coming into town.”

The acquisition of Target leases provides Canadian Tire with a unique opportunity to accelerate sales and market share growth, according to a press release from the company. It also allows Canadian Tire to improve profitability by providing a cost-effective means to improve its retail store network through right-sizing and replacing some of its existing stores to better locations.

“We’re always on the lookout for great opportunities. We’ve been tracking certain Target properties for some time and when the opportunity came up, we moved quickly and secured virtually all of them. We chose 12 properties that fit strategically and financially into our store network,” said Michael Medline, President and CEO, Canadian Tire Corporation.

The 12 newly acquired locations, which also include one in Victoria, will add approximately 400,000 square feet of retail space to Canadian Tire Retail’s store network.

“We view this real estate acquisition as a high-return investment and a positive transaction for our shareholders, our customers and our Dealers. Our customers are going to benefit from more convenient locations and larger stores that will allow us to showcase more products and deeper assortments of our best brands,” said Medline.

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CYBER WARS

CVRD shuts out China and beyond Manning the cyber defences on the home front - in this case the regional district website

BY DREW A. PENNER Echo Staff

It’s spooky some days.

Some days there’s five, some days it’s up to 1-200 systems that have tried to poke in or tried different methods to gain access. Essentially our website’s not viewable outside of Europe, Australia and North America” BRIAN PEARSON Senior Manager Information Systems and GIS CVRD

I’m not able to visit the official website of Comox Valley Regional District because my IP is banned. It is really unexpected that the website can’be browsed.”

GUODONG (TED) ZHENG Professor Shandong University

The Comox Valley Regional District website has been operating in a state of accidental hyper-security thanks to a coding glitch.

A problem with the firewall that protects the local government’s 160+ desktops and laptops has been causing the system to deny access to web traffic from much of the world.

“Essentially our website’s not viewable outside of Europe, Australia and North America,” explained Brian Pearson, senior manager of information systems and GIS at the CVRD, pointing out that coded rules had overlapped to build in more digital protection than necessary.

“The more secure rule overrides the other rules.”

The situation helps to illuminate the growing number of online threats and just how vigilant the local government must remain in order to stay one step ahead of the curve.

Ted Zheng was one of many people in overseas locations that have been unable to visit the Comox Valley Regional District website because of a firewall issue.

Interestingly enough, it also reveals the unintended consequences sometimes involved in trying to keep personal data and information safe.

Just before 11:30 p.m. on April 21, 2015 Guodong Zheng hopped on his com-

puter in Jinan, China, and attempted to access a variety of Vancouver Island local government websites.

The man, who goes by the English name Ted, has a Ph.D in politics and teaches at the School of Political Science and Public Admin-

istration, at Shandong University. When he tried to surf to the CVRD’s website he kept getting blocked. It wasn’t the first time this had happened and he was starting to get frustrated.

On this side of the world it’s usually the Chinese

government we hear about blocking access to websites.

In this case it was a Canadian local government that had prevented him from going where he wanted on the web.

“I’m not able to visit the official website of Comox Valley Regional District because my IP is banned,” he said. “It is really unexpected that the website can’t be browsed.”

The researcher was a bit mystified about what could be happening. “Every time I tried to visit the website, a message would say, ‘Gateway GEO-IP Alert,’” he said. “I know there were reports that Chinese hackers intruded Canadian servers, but I don’t think it is an excuse to decline international visits to their governmental websites.”

Ironically, Zheng is actually trying to study the regional district in an attempt to take an important look at Canadian democracy.

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Cyber wars (Continued from page 4) “I’m conducting my academic research on Canadian local government,” he said. “I discover that Comox Valley is a good case to study for me because I can acquire much information from the local newspapers online.”

Zheng became interested in delving into the subject matter while working as a visiting scholar at Queen’s University and the University of Western Ontario in 2013.

The Comox Valley had better access to media, particularly considering the print media here has a solid online presence, he explained.

F ro m C h i n a Z h e n g started to look into what had been going on.

“I wrote an email to the Comox Valley Regional District government, but they denied my email,” he said, stressing he didn’t believe there was anything nefarious about the rejection.

“I doubt the local government violate the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act even though they’re banning an international from visiting the websites.”

He started enlisting the help of his friends to try to figure out what could possibly be going on.

Four people from Jinan tried to visit the CVRD website but reported the same problem. On the east coast a web surfer in Yantai faced similar problems visiting the site. One in Beihing and one in Zhengzhou reported the same issue.

Over in Anhui Province someone from Hefei was shut out, as was another in Jiujiang.

The problem was not just limited to China, he soon discovered.

A friend in Petrozavodsk, Russia told him on April 21 he couldn’t visit the website, either.

However, the following day an old classmate who was in Canberra, Australia said she could access the website just fine.

While Zheng was confused by the internet security his colleagues witnessed, he explained he understands the dangers that are out there.

“I don’t think the website of a local government stores up commercial or military secrets deserving being hacked,” he said.

“However, online attacks should be condemned.”

It’s something regional district staff know quite well.

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aged to get into the regional district’s board meeting agenda pages “We did have one attack that tried to get on one of our database servers,” he said. “It was as if they were trying to overwrite data.”

It wasn’t that the hackers had a secret message for world domination they were using to try to subliminally control the population.

“It was just filling the tables with random characters,” he said, explaining it was likely a way to crash the server and gain entry.

“They can actually inject their own software in it.”

That’s why the regional district subscribes to an in-

trusion detection service.

It searches for geographic threat hotspots, uses pattern recognition to detect known attack signatures and attempts to remain vigilant against emerging threats.

“There are different threat levels of the internet,” he said.

“We’re just protecting ourselves.”

Pearson explained that heightened security is an important part of protecting sensitive information like payment data and personal information. That’s something an unreachable firewall is meant to protect.

He explained the GEO-

IP Alert specifically protects against specific locations that could host malicious server farms.

Turns out the firewall rules were mistakenly set up to block out all foreign web traffic - something that seems to have already been sorted out, according to a follow-up with Zheng.

“Essentially what we have to do is rewrite the rules” of the firewall,” Pearson said, noting it’s a shame people could not get their local government fix in the interim.

“If someone hears of something happening in the Comox Valley they might want to hop on the website and check it out.”

Cyber wars close up RD website (Continued from page 5) Since December 2013 the regional district has received about 1.4 million emails. Of these just 595,000 were deemed legitimate, while 900,000 were quarantined as spam.

Regional district officials say on a typical weekend their website will face upwards of 200 intrusion attacks on different servers.

“It’s spooky some days,” said Pearson. “Some days there’s five, some days it’s

up to 1-200 systems that have tried to poke in or tried different methods to gain access.”

Often it will be a similar attack that’s launched against various parts of the regional district’s web-facing infrastructure Some of these viscous burrowing lines of digital mayhem will find a vulnerability.

Hackers use SQL injection attack to delve into the SQL server or database service.

The Heartbleed attack is one which garnered big

headlines after it was discovered in April 2014.

One of the latest ones is the POODLE attack, which exploits a vulnerability in the SSL 3.0 encryption for browsers and allows malicious actors to launch a man-in-the-middle snooping session.

And of course there’s the ever-present though rudimentary Distributed Denial of Service approach to flooding a system and getting it to shut down.

There was even a time a few years back when a weird intrusion code man-

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442 Squadron’s role in the liberation While celebrations are under way for the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland and VE Day, there is one more event of 70 years ago in which our own 442 Squadron was involved.

It was the liberation of the English Channel islands from five years of NAZI occupation, on May 9, 1945.

It was also the final military operation of WWII in Europe, carried out by Mustang fighter-bombers of 442 Squadron.

The Mustangs flew top cover for the Royal Navy as it approached the islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney and Sark, carrying companies of soldiers to liberate my family, among others, who were suffering hardship from their isolation from the theatre of war as it swung north toward Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Hospital ships brought a little relief to the islanders, and they were still threatened by the German Admiral in command, who vowed to keep on fighting, even after Field Marshall Montgomery took the surrender of Germany’s armies at Lunenburg Heath on May 8, 1945.

442 Squadron changed his mind in a hurry, ha-

rassing the German garrisons until the Admiral hastily boarded a boat to take him out to HMS Beagle and sign the surrender papers.

HMS Beagle then docked and British soldiers marched ashore to liberate the islands, the only British territory to be occupied by the NAZIs in WWII. Any Channel Islanders living in the Comox Valley will remember May 9, 1945.

442’s operation on that day has given added pride to my service with the squadron from 1985 until retirement.

Norm Blondel Comox

GETTING OUR STRIDE Now that I’ve been acting as a Courtenay Councillor (hopefully with increasing competency!) for a few months now, people often ask me, “is the job that you expected?”

I’ll tell you what I tell them, it’s better! It appears to me that Courtenay has a council and staff that are capable of, and motivated to, make great changes for the long term benefit of the city. I am impressed with how council is making wise decisions based

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on facts and with a focus on the future.

We need to consider the needs of our retirees, but also of great importance, we need to consider the needs of our young people and future generations.

This requires a more creative approach to resource management and infrastructure investments. It also means that we must start living as though social justice, environmental sustainability, and financial responsibility are all connected.

This is the job that I was running for, and I’m happy to report that I am joined by others that are equally motivated. Thank you for your support.

David Frisch Courtenay Councillor

EMERGENCY FREE SESSIONS For several years in our church I have been responsible for Emergency Preparedness.

Besides teaching members of the congregation to have food and plenty of water available at all times, we also encourage each family to have a 72 Hr. Emergency Kit ready to leave the house at a moment’s notice.

We decided to have one of our kits in the car, available at all times should there be an earthquake or

any other form of emergency occur while we are on the road.

Comox Fire Rescue is offering a “FREE neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Program” (NEPP).

I fully recommend this vital program. They teach individuals to form groups of about 20 families in their neighborhoods and prepare themselves to be self-reliant in dealing with local disasters.

In case of an earthquake, it could happen that it could take a week or longer to receive any kind of help; meaning that certain areas will be left on their own due to massive road destruction.

When small neighborhood units are organised, they could help each other within their own organisation through the first hours or days post emergency.

With the latest storm last year, the entrance to our home was obstructed by a fallen maple tree. Although our neighborhood has not been organised as explained, I was fortunate to receive help from two young neighborhood boys. Within hours part of the tree was cut up and I was able to get our car out of the carport.

Of course this experience put the full focus on

how important it is to be organised.

I strongly recommend this program because even though we can’t do much to avoid the disaster itself, we can support one another so we aren’t on our own in the first hours, days or even longer. The disaster in Nepal stands as a warning to all of us.

Ary Sala Fanny Bay

DRIVING ATTITUDES I parked on the street in front of my house on Saturday and emerged with my groceries to be harangued by a couple of strangers who stopped their vehicle in the middle of the street.

It seems they took exception to my parking on the street, and they very earnestly wanted to direct me to move.

As the woman explained, she had once had to stop, come to a dead stop, precisely because someone was parked opposite to me, and another car was coming.

I tried very hard not to let my jaw drop, as I was taught that this is rude, and pointed out the obvious: this is a broad residential street where people do park, and that slowing down might be in order.

The significance of troubling to write about this trivial incident is this: that this couple, sadly, represents much of what is awful about our community.

They view the residential streets as merely highways to one destination or another, which has the effect of making these neighbourhoods (and there are many of them) less than desirable places to live.

The ideal neighbourhood would be one in which kids felt safe to play outside, moms and babes and seniors to go strolling, neighbours to stop and chat with one another.

And that this kind of neighbourhood does, in fact, require those in cars to slow down, to watch for kids darting out on the street, to be civil and respectful of the activities that go on in neighbourhoods, which may include parked, rather than moving cars.

I make the suggestion that those of you who find driving quickly important might get out of your cars occasionally and chat with your neighbours. I think you’ll find that slow neighbourhoods are pleasant and enjoyable places to live...and isn’t that the object for all of us?

Ms. VivianLea Doubt Courtenay

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS BOUQUETS to Paddle Fest for cancelling their event due to low snow inventories. Thanks. However, Area B customers are still waiting for fair water rates and all of the 40,000 Comox Lake CVRD customer who only use 1% of the reservoir, are wondering about restrictions.

BC Hydro still has quite a ways to go work with BCIMC and TimberWest to manage inflows - water restrictions and Area B surcharges just won’t do it when 99% of the water is controlled, sort of, by BC Hydro.

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com THIS IS “A BEEF” in response to the “I Live In Courtenay” person. I also live in Courtenay and wonder where her or his patriotism is. I love to see the “Snowbirds” every year.

I met them in their autograph session this year and then watched their final show and it brought tears to my eyes. They are amazing and hope that it is never considered to ask them to leave. We are so lucky to have them here. I have planes flying over my house all the time, as I live near the small airport, if I didn’t like them I should have bought somewhere else. Two weeks is nothing on the big scheme of things. We need to accentuate the positive.

A TRAIL OF LITTER from Lewis Park to City Hall in this beef! Baseball season has begun with a tourney at Lewis Park this past weekend and who’s in charge of parks? From a closed concession, to no lights for night games, to overflowing garbage cans and smelly/dirty washrooms! I certainly hope the team organizers didn’t have to pay much for services poorly distributed.

The city better get their act together as there will probably be some event happening every weekend now til summer’s end. Extremely disappointing and a black mark on our parks.

BOUQUETS to the staff, especially Gail, at Quality Foods Step Above coffee shop at Driftwood Mall for the kindness and caring they show for a disabled lady who comes every day for her hot chocolate. I am a regular customer and have observed them helping her with her walker, getting her into the elevator and making sure she gets downstairs safely.

BUNCHES OF ROSES to Marg & Larri Szafron of Prestige Video Transfer for

their amazing job with the organization of the Small Business Round-Up for the Small Business Association at the Comox Mall.

Your investment of time made this a terrific success for all involved.

BOUQUETS OF ROSES to Lori & Russ Ball, owners of Audio X-cellence DJ Services, for their creative fundraiser--the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater--to benefit the CV Food Bank on behalf of the Small Business Association. The commitment of time made this event another great success for the organization.

The “actors” and other volunteers did a great job, too.

IT’S BEEN A JOY for book lovers to attend the book sale organized by a small group of volunteers in our community every spring.

Thank you to those dedicated members who spent months collecting, sorting and selling books and donating the funds to many non-profits in the Comox Valley. Over the last seven years 15 organizations benefitted from $70,000 raised by the Comox Valley Book Friends. I understand this was the last year for this sale and I extend sincere thanks to all those involved, including the supporters, for their amazing contributions to our community.

BEEFS and truckloads of toxic waste to the person or persons who chose to break the windows in both of my cars on two separate occasions.

BOUQUETS and sweet sounding engines to the staff at Lordco, you are amazing. Bouquets and easy closing cupboard doors to the people at Van Isle Kitchens. Special bouquets to the kind, caring and compassionate people who care for my husband on a daily basis. You are

awesome!! And lastly, bouquets and sunshine to my family and the people I work with. You all have treated me with kindness and respect, gone above and beyond to help out and I will always be truly grateful . May the road ahead be paved with health and happiness and the sun always shine upon you.

BOUQUETS to “Honourable” Jin Lin and the Comox Valley Multicultural and Immigrant Support Society for bringing such an amazing dance troupe to the Comox Valley. Everyone in the audience wee so impressed with the calibre of dancers - and at such a reasonable price. There were so many events in the valley that evening so numbers were down, but those of us who attended were so glad we chose to attend.

Hats off to Jin Lin - another great job.

HOW TO START, bigger than a beef...this is written to the person or people that had anything to do with the yearling deer currently walking around with a white arrow shot through its neck near Seal Bay Park, Courtenay North.

Using a sentient (that means feeling) being for target practise is beyond cruel, indicates mental deficiencies and is illegal. No hunting license, not hunting season and you are not a hunter because they have ethics, as a rule. An animal that was just minding its own business is now dealing with the pain and suffering from that arrow.

Trying to swallow would be very hard, will starvation or blood poisoning kill this animal as a result of your selfish and sadistic actions.

Put down your bow and arrows and think a lot more about what you did.

A PACKSACK FULL of spring flowers for the people who are extending the Airpark

Trail south from Millard Street to connect with the recently completed Royston Seaside Trail, a distance of one kilometer. Much of the trail follows an existing right of way with several intervals on the beach. It is fantastic to be able to hike from downtown Courtenay all the way to Marine Drive in Royston without the need to walk along the busy island highway. Get out and enjoy the walk. With time and use the trail will evolve for all to enjoy. See you on the trail, thank you all and enjoy the spring flowers.

WHY DO PEOPLE think it’s ok to park in front of people’s driveway? Think about it!

What if there is an emergency and they need to get out? What if they are first responders? EMT’s, fire fighters? On their way to help out a loved one? It is very ignorant to block off a person’s driveway! Take a look! How would you feel if you had to rush your loved one to the hospital and YOUR driveway was blocked off by someone’s vehicle?

MY BEEF goes out to St. Joseph’s Hospital. I was seen at the hospital this past weekend and needing emergency services.

Well I was seen quickly by the doctor who gave me a medication to help short term. I then saw a nurse afterwards who just seemed to quickly brush me off, and told me that there was nothing else that the hospital could do for me and told me to go home, even though I was still in a very distraught frame of mind and was finding it difficult to cope with the way I was feeling. I felt this nurse was quite rude to me, and was not giving me any other options except to leave and not to return.

for apologies. You had no control whatsoever over the sudden fainting episode you had at the 1915 Picnic Play. We were all concerned for you of course and the short ‘hiccup’ in the play wasn’t bothersome. I was one of the cast and after you were stable and on your way to emerg, we went on with the play.

My daughter was the nurse that attended you and she was glad to be able to take care of you until the EMT’s arrived. We heard a bit later that you were alright and we certainly pleased to hear that you were.

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS I CANNOT FATHOM why people in the Comox Valley are so salty about everything and feel the need to complain. We live in a beautiful place with an abundance of good things. If you cannot be positive about things and adopt a better mindset, find somewhere else you can.

MY HUSBAND AND I went to the dump on Thursday afternoon and we had a real assortment of stuff. We found that dump so organized and clean ... yes I said clean ... that we were amazed! I have been there before at least once a year but especially noticed the

THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com improvements they have made. The people who work there are very polite and friendly and all in all it was a very good experience. There is even a place now for the hard to get rid of items: batteries, styrofoam ... well just about everything you could want! So keep up the good work out there as we really appreciate all the hard work you do. Thank You. A BICYCLE BUILT FOR BEEF to the cyclists who give the rest of us a hard time by riding two (or more) abreast. As a fellow cyclist I shouldn’t have to deal with the frustrated and alienated motorists you leave in your wake, and as a motorist I should not have to put up with you blocking me while oncoming traffic makes it impossible or dangerous to pass you. Your unwarranted sense of entitlement aside, you are breaking the law.

Under the Motor Vehicle Act section 183, 2, d, a cyclist “must not ride abreast of another person operating a cycle on the roadway” and must “...ride as near as practicable to the right side of the highway.” Judging by your equipment you are generally enthusiasts who should know better, so is it just ugly arrogance? C’mon people, this is Canada! Be nice!

TO EVERYONE with a trailer, boat or abandoned car in their front yard, it looks terrible. Store these in a storage area out of site. The city should have a fine for this that would equal the cost of a storage unit. Thank you for cleaning up the city

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MANY HAPPY MEMORIES to “My Tech Guys “on Cliffe Ave. After my phone had over 1000 photos accidentally erased, they were able to recover them for me.

Shane was very knowledgable. I would highly recommend them, plus to reinforce the importance of backing up of your devices.

Those pictures of those memories would have been a tremendous loss. Thanks again My Tech Guys.

WOW, A BIG BUNCH of flowers to Lisa at the Bamboo Inn (Chinese restaurant).

We dropped in for lunch on Friday, the service and food were exceptional. We sure will be going back real soon.

BOUQUETS OF ROSES to Blinds Baubles Boutique.

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by Drew A. Penner on Councillor and Mayors’ compensation, related to the size of the Municipal Budget.

There would not be much incentive for elected representatives to insist on cost effective service delivery, if the size of budget was the only factor. Small budget Councillors and Mayor may have to work much harder to manage services, than other local governments that have huge reserve funds and ability to raise funds through fee increases rather than taxation. It seems that the Province should provide guidelines on appropriate compensation, to eliminate this conflict of interest.

However, the CAO’s who prepare the budgets and are compensated according to budget size, have absolutely no incentive to be cost effective - only to increase staffing and projects. Thus most municipal, RD Government costs continue to climb, many times the rate of inflation. It appears to be a self-serving system, out of control.

IMPRESSIVE SKATE STAFF - My wife and I had always been hesitant at just dropping off our teens so they could go skating at the Sports Center in the past without us

there, even though they are old enough. We wondered about what would happen if they got hurt. Our concerns were put to rest at a recent public skate session. We watched in utter disbelief, the fast-acting first aid team of two young men, who took care of a situation with the professionalism of seasoned paramedics. We later learned that their names are Alex and Shem. We were in awe of their speed and highlevel of care and compassion for the injured skater.

Also, the respectful way they worked together as a team was impressive and could truly teach a few adults about co-worker respect and integrity on the job.

Both my wife and I smiled to each other at the same time and we later agreed, that our kids are in good hands with these two young men working here. We knew then that we had nothing to worry about. Dear Alex and Shem: You two young men exhibited more smarts and compassion than any other skate personnel we have ever seen before. As parents and patrons of the ice rinks here, we thank you very much. Our kids also thank you as they now get a bit more freedom from their parents!

LAST SUNDAY, my son and I went to Lancaster Park to ride a bicycle. My son just learned to ride a bike one week ago. When we were on our way home, near the Quality Foods in Comox, my son suddenly disappeared! At first I was a little worried thinking that he was just around the corner.

So I walked faster to try to find him and suddenly I heard my son’s voice yelling “MOM, HELP ME!” So I ran to her as my son and found him and his bicycle completely covered with Blackberry bushes. I tried to help him myself, but the Blackberry bushes were overwhelming and my son kept screaming. I ran to-

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wards Quality Foods to try to get some help, and on the way I met a couple.

They both were extremely helpful and calm. They were reassuring to both my son and myself, and their quick actions made a bad situation much better. I am very grateful to the couple and also to my neighbor that helped me and my son.

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How very fortunate that we live in such a wonderful and caring community.

ON BEHALF of the Alano Club of Courtenay and Stepping Stones Recovery House for Women we would like to thank the following for their contributions to the RECOVERY COMMUNITY at our LIVE LOVE LAUGH Fundraiser that took place on April 18th: The Comox Valley Drug & Alcohol Awareness Committee, Eagle Radio 97.3, Vancouver Island Musicfest, The Echo, Soroptomist Society, Boston Pizza, Royston Roasting Company, Kean Auto, Presley & Partners, Always Invited Event Rentals, Thrifty Foods Courtenay, The Old House O Spa, Quality Foods Courtenay, Costco, Lewis Centre-City of Courtenay, Home Depot, Edible Island, Western One, Gatehouse Gallery & Coffeeclairs ... and of course our artists and performers!

Our gratitude always.

EACH YEAR the Snowbirds and a CF-18 come to Comox to train for two weeks and we hear the same complaints about the noise. By the time you read this they will be gone for another year. These complainers don’t realize how fortunate they are to live here and they should realize we are blessed to have young men and women who are prepared to lay down their lives so that we may live in freedom with the right to complain. I am sure the refugees drowning in the Mediterranean would be thrilled to be

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COMOX PUBLIC HEARING

Residents speak out one last time Council to decide on third reading for the five-storey Lorne Hotel site mixed-use project

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Over 100 residents came out to the Comox Recreation Centre to voice their views one last time at a public hearing for the mixed-use ďŹ ve storey building project proposed for the site of the historic Lorne Hotel.

The public hearing was held Tuesday night to consider zoning bylaw amendment No. 1791 and phased development agreement authorization bylaw No. 1792 to establish a phased development agreement between the developer and the town for the provision of amenities for the development at 1770 Comox Ave. Most of the objections raised by residents focused on the height and size of the building, parking space issues, and the lack of marine and heritage feel to the design. “We deďŹ nitely need a building on that site, we need a pub, but we don’t need a ďŹ ve storey mon-

A crowd of about 100 residents turned out Tuesday night to have their say on proposed plans, left, for the old Lorne Hotel site.

strosity that does not reect the Town of Comox,â€? said Barb Tribe. “What’s wrong with a three-storey building designed along the lines of the old Lorne?

If this building is to be the

agship of the revitalization of the downtown, then let’s get it right. I hope the town council will have the courage to accept what the majority of the people are telling them. We want a

new building but we don’t want this building.�

This project has undergone changes since it started two years ago. It would feature commercial premises on the ground oor that will include a pub, a wine and liquor store, a bistro, and 21 residential units above with a roof top patio.

Council has already given the rezoning and development permit applications ďŹ rst and second reading last fall. Council will vote on third reading

of the project at the May 20 council meeting.

Not everyone that attended the meeting had problems with the proposed building. Comox resident Derek Constantino, who is also a realtor, appreciates the investment being made in the town.

He said the town is going to have a signature project that is being proposed by a local businessman, “putting up his own money, his own time, his own trouble, his own effort to revitalize our downtown core,�

“It may be unpopular to some of you in the audience, I understand that,� said Constantino. “But I understand after doing this for 20 years, how difficult it is to attract investment dollars to our community.

Capital is liquid. The more difficult, as citizens, we make for capital to ow into our community, the further we’re left behind.

Frankly speaking I don’t feel we are losing anything.

We’re gaining something.

We’re gaining a signature project that we can be proud of.�

Some residents feel this would set a bad precedent for future developments. “I feel this proposal, whether it’s a good building or not, is inappropriate,� said Bruce Martin. “It’s going to change the rules for Comox. From now on, high density, higher buildings, more storeys, are going to be the rule of development in the downtown core. You won’t be able to say no to a developer after this proposal.�

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www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.MAY 8, 2015 network at our Vancouver hub.”

The Comox schedule has been carefully planned to provide comprehensive connection options within the Air Canada route network.

Possible same-day connections from Comox with Air Canada include: all points within B.C., Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo-Narita, Osaka, Beijing, Shanghai, Honolulu, Maui, Sydney Australia and London Heathrow.

“We foresee numerous positive results for our region as a result of Air Canada operating in the Comox Valley.

“New air service provides local economic benefits in terms of job creation at the airport,

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“Today marks a proud moment as we launch our newest regional service at the Comox Valley Airport,” said Kevin C. Howlett, Air Canada’s Senior Vice President of Regional Markets.

“Customers from the Comox, Courtenay and Campbell River areas can collect or redeem Aeroplan miles as they fly either point-to-point between Comox and Vancouver, or connect conveniently in Vancouver to and from our global

Residents get last say on Lorne site (Continued from page 10) Project manager Shawn Vincent also spoke but did not defend the concerns of the public. Instead he clarified that they had incorporated into the final design feedback received from previous public meetings.

“We firmly believe that once this is

built, it will revitalize and enhance the downtown and will be an asset as long as the previous structure, which is the Lorne Hotel,” said Vincent. “The differing views on the building, I will not be commenting on that, but I would like the council and the public to know we have followed the guidelines of the OCP, which on this site is identified for density.”

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Mayors and community leaders were on the ramp to greet the arriving plane and later celebrated with a reception following the departure of the flight en route to YVR. Passengers on board were travelling to Vancouver or making connections at YVR into Air Canada’s expansive network, which includes 180 destinations around

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The first Air Canada flight into the Comox Valley Airport last Friday received a warm welcome as it marked the beginning of a twice-daily, nonstop service from Comox to Vancouver.

“This new service provides access to destinations around the world starting right from Comox,” said Comox Valley Airport CEO, Fred Bigelow.

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Welcoming the Air Canada flight last Friday were, left to righ, Paul Ives, Comox Mayor; Fred Bigelow, airport CEO; Manno Theos, Courtenay Councillor; Michelle Rempel, Minister for Western Diversification; John Duncan, MP Vancouver Island North; Eamonn Horan-Lunney, Air Canada - Director, Government Affairs & Community Relations; Eric Eriksson, Courtenay Counicllor; Frank van Gisbergen, CVAC director; Hugh McKinnon, Comox Councillor (Dave MacDonald photo)

as well as spin-off effects for a wide range of local businesses and service providers,” said Comox Valley Economic Development Society Executive Director, John Watson.

“Better access to international markets can bring more visitors to the region and increase length of stay, both of which drive economic impacts. Importantly, there is also the opportunity for local businesses to make connections with partners and suppliers in overseas markets.”

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International Reel Youth Film Festival makes a stop in Cumberland Today’s youth are becoming ever more aware of the power that they can wield with the use of digital media, and of the international audience that is waiting to hear what they have to say.

On Friday May 8th, the Reel Youth Film Festival, in partnership with Cumberland Community Schools Society (CCSS), will provide a stage for young filmmakers to show their stuff in Cumberland. The event takes place at 7:00pm at Cumberland Community School Junior Gym (2674 Windermere Ave).

This collection of 23 short films from India, Iran, Peru as well as North America and Cumberland is as diverse as it is courageous. The disarming beauty and wit of the films are at turns both warm and unsettling - and in all cases, the films examine what it means to be a young person in today’s world.

The Reel Youth Film Festival (RYFF), which opens at the Vancouver International FIlm Festival, is being hosted by Cumberland youth as a fundraiser for the newly opened CCSS Youth Centre in Cumberland.

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Anti-GMO policy request growing into hot debate

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The call for Courtenay to adopt an anti-genetically modified organism procurement policy is beginning to germinate into an issue that could grow out of hand.

A motion that directs staff to look at the economic implications and impact of creating the policy narrowly passed in Monday’s regular council meeting.

Some members of council did not want to proceed with it because they’ve only heard one side of the issue. That was on April 20, when a representative from GE Watch Comox Valley, Arzeena Hamir, appeared before council to request the city adopt an anti-GMO purchasing policy. The news that the city might consider the request, resulted in a high number of emails to council from residents with contrasting views.

“It is a very divisive issue,” said Mayor Larry Jangula. “We’ve had emails and conversations from both sides of this, and each accused the other of

not knowing the science, and each side accusing the other of not having the training nor the background. I am not going to get into that.”

Jangula showed a letter to council from the Farmers’ Institute talking about a hundred farms expressing concerns that if the city chooses to adopt a G.E. free policy, “it would cause a problem to farmers that actually provide products in this community.”

As I’ve told you before, any of these issues, as a former policeman, I think it’s really hazardous to make a decision based on one side of an argument.

We heard one side. If we are going to move forward with this, we need to hear the other side.”

Councillor Erik Eriksson also had difficulty endorsing the request as he feels it is beyond the scope of their mandate.

“They want the city of Courtenay to take sides in this issue,” said Eriksson, who then suggested that they drop the matter.

“To me, to have an antiGMO procurement policy is saying the City of Courtenay has taken a position on this issue and I think that’s problematic.”

Hamir stated on April 20, GE Watch wanted Courtenay to adhere to the

2013 Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities/Union of BC Municipalities resolution that recommended the province prohibit the importing, exporting and growing of plants and seeds containing genetically engineered DNA and to make the raising of GE animals illegal.

Councillor Bob Wells suggested they direct staff to prepare the report and while they’re doing that, perhaps allow “the folks that would have an opposing view some time to come in as a delegation so we can actually get informed as much as possible to make the best de-

cision.”

However, CAO David Allen warned a “back-andforth thing with delegations on an issue we really can’t have a final say over, is not probably good use of resources.”

Allen went on to say they will follow the will of council but it’s a controversial issue and staff is “not qualified to weigh in on the science.”

“No matter what you hear in front over the course of whatever number of delegations you have, you’re honestly, from staff ’s standpoint, spinning your wheels,” said Allen. You’re getting involved in areas well-

important that are not influenced by council’s decisions in a great way.”

Councillor David Frisch, who made the motion, said the most important thing he wants staff to focus on is the economic impact.

Councillor Rebecca Lennox said, “being in a position where we have some control over what happens to our agriculture, to me is very important.”

Councillors Frisch, Wells, Lennox and Doug Hillian voted in favour of directing staff to look at the economic impact of a GE Free Procurement Policy. Jangula, Eriksson and Theos opposed it.

Highland Interact Club holds fund-raising Variety Night on May 8 Are you interested in an evening of entertainment and tasty desserts? If so, consider joining us for Variety Night on Friday, May 8th at 7:00 pm in Highland Secondary School’s multi-purpose room. This evening is hosted by Highland’s Interact Club which is raising money to donate to the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society. The mission of CVTRS is to provide a therapeutic riding program for physically, mentally

and emotionally challenged children and adults, as well as hearing and visually impaired. It is a direct service to people and has significant long term benefits.

The Interact Club of Highland, which is affiliated with the Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club, has identified Therapeutic Riding as one of their main service projects for this year. Interact promotes the ideal of “service above self” and gives students ages 12-18 the

chance to make a real difference in their local community and the world while having fun and enjoying the company of like-minded others.

The cost to attend the Variety Night event is $10 per person or $20 for families. The admission covers the entertainment, as well as coffee, tea, iced tea, and desserts. In addition, there will be a Silent Auction of some fabulous items generously donated by lo-

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By laying out your gear, in order of use, the day before the triathlon you can mentally prepare for the race. Once you have gone through the race, in your mind, you will be confident that you have everything you need At the Shoreline Orthodontics Tri-K triathlon, the transition area is located in the middle of the track, some 250 meters from the pool. There are specific entrances and exits for each sport -which ensures that all athletes move in the same direction within the same space.

When you finish the swim make your way to the Transition area, T1 where you will switch to the bike leg. Removing your goggles and swim cap on the way.

Once in T1, you need to put your helmet and shoes on, socks if you are wearing them. Walk or run your bicycle out of the transition area. There is a mount line, on the road, where athletes are permitted to get on their bikes. If you get on the bike too soon, you could be disqualified.

At the end of the bike leg you need to get ready for the second transition, T2, where you switch to the running leg. Try biking in a lower gear the last couple of hundred meters of the ride. This will help prepare your legs for the faster stride of the run, making it feel less awkward. Be sure to get off of your bike at the dismount line. Your helmet must stay on and done up until you rack your bike.

In this weeks training plan there is a Brick, changing from one sport to the next without a break. It will give you a chance to try your transition as well.

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Eleven emerging artists celebrate, graduate and show their best artwork in the North Island College Fine Art and Design Grad Show opening tonight Eleven Students from the School of Fine Art & Design at North Island College have successfully completed many creative assignments in printmaking, photography, digital visual arts, painting, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture.

Hundreds of hours of creativity, hard work and determination have been dedicated to completing the Fine Arts Diploma program.

These 11 students have been preparing to begin their artistic practices, enter creative industries or to continue their education in degree programs offered through Emily Carr University.

An active student on the Comox Valley campus and in the Fine Arts program is TaraLee Houston.

She is pursuing a life long goal of a profession in Fine Arts.

“I am so grateful to be a part of the cohort of students here.

“The students, faculty and staff make our arts community vibrant, exciting and amazing to be a part of. I have taken part in as much as possible while on campus I

love to immerse myself in the community on campus and by volunteering over 500 hours this year to support the vibrant art community.

“This year, I volunteered to coordinate the 2nd annual Student Art Events and chair the Grad show committee”.

Some students graduating are international students returning to their home countries, some are going on to pursue more specialized programs at the Emily Carr campus in Vancouver, others will continue their Bachelor of Fine Arts with Emily Carr through their extension program here on the Comox Valley campus and some are pursuing jobs.

We invite the public to join us to celebrate our best pieces!

We will highlight our artwork at the 2015 Fine Art and Design Program Grad Show. Join us Friday, May 8th from 7:00-9:00pm or come see our pieces daily this May, from Monday Friday 9:00am-4:00pm in the Shadbolt Studios building on the North Island College Comox Valley campus at 2300 Ryan Road in Courtenay.

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Gardens for Mother’s Day by Brian Scott Artist Brian Scott will be featuring garden paintings for his Mother’s Day showing at Filberg Lodge.

Scott prefers to work in oils rather than acrylics for his garden paintings emphasizing textures in the garden as well color.

If you are a colorist gardens such as the Old House, Filberg Lodge and Butchart gardens are ideal to unleash a full spectrum.

Scott always pushes towards his signature colors, the primaries and secondaries orange/green/purple.

These triads when orchestrated reach the frenzy that Scott is after (many people find Scott’s paintings too busy, but he says he is a busy guy and doesn’t do drugs!)

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Without Dorothy Scott’s influence the artist would not be where he is today.

Show runs Saturday and Sunday, Mothers Day, 11 till 3pm at Filberg Lodge and Park..

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DIANTHUS - Pinks spp. These miniature carnations are perennial and have a spicy floral clove like taste. This flavor is super when used in sorbets, custards, and salads or use it to garnish cakes, or decorate the punch bowl.

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first before you add them to soft cheese, frozen yogurt or as a garnish. Pick them in the morning as soon as the heads begin to open. Use the little florets to decorate your platters and add to desserts for a wonderful visual and tasty treat.

MARIGOLDS: Tagetes lemon and Tangerine Gem Not all marigolds are pleasant to eat. The tagetes have a distinctive lemon or citrus flavor to add to salads.

MONARDA (Bee Balm) is a hardy plant from 12” to 3 feet tall depending on the variety, easy to grow and will attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It makes a great tea, and the petals can be added to salads. Try sprinkling their petals over red snapper or other mild fish. With their strong spicy minty taste they spruce up apricots, peach and plum dishes and give a kick to fruit salads.

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(Continued from page 17) Remove the white base as sometimes it has a bitter taste. They grow in average well drained soil; love a sunny location and make an excellent addition to your rock garden.

BELLIS DAISY (English daisy) is a very hardy perennial that thrives almost anywhere. With a slightly bitter taste you can use the petals in salads and soups or on steamed vegetables. Remove the white base before using.

HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily) is a versatile plant that is very easy to grow and all parts of it can be used as a food source.

They have a variety of flavours from sweet floral to slightly metallic so be sure to taste them first before you put them in your salad. The buds are used in Oriental stir fries or Japanese tempura. They can also be sautéed or baked giving them a crunchy asparagus flavor. The sweet variety makes an excellent sorbet or ice cream.

LAVENDER is a great plant to use as both a showy flower and an excellent border plant. It echoes back to days long ago when the dried blossoms were used to fill sachets that were placed in a drawer to scent your linens. It has a very distinctive flavour and scent and is very medicinal when used as bath oil or made as a scent for candles. It can also be steeped and used for jellies, sorbets, caramel custard and ice cream. Flavoured syrup can be drizzle over poached pears or on an almond tart. Pick the buds when they are new for drying purposes. Remove the small petals from the stem and use them fresh or steep them to make a liquid to add to desserts.

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Ellen van Heerden, left, Chair of the CV Horticultural Society’s Gardens in Bloom Tour, presents Priscilla Tetley from Cumberland Lodge with a donation to support the resident garden.

Other community groups receiving donations at the February meeting included Huband School Garden Program, Green Sprouts Garden School Program, Glacier View Lodge, and Lush Valley. The Gardens in Bloom tour is held annually specifically to support and encourage communitybased gardens.

Take mom to the season opening of The Gardens on Anderton Enjoy some free treats while taking a stroll There couldn’t be a lovelier place than The Gardens on Anderton to take Mom this Mother’s Day. So gather up the family and come down to celebrate your Mom and Grandmom and enjoy a beautiful stroll among The Gardens’ many Spring blooms.

Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10th is also The Gardens opening day, so our members have been busy readying garden beds, pruning trees and vines, and mowing and clipping to ensure The Gardens look their best for your Mom’s visit.

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Find us at 2012 Anderton Road behind Anderton Nursery.

Don’t be shy, just drive on through the nursery. The Gardens has ample parking available.

Again taste the petal before using to make sure that’s the flavour you want.

Do not use any roses that have been sprayed with a pesticide.

SCARLET RUNNER BEANS: The bean is nutritious but the red blossoms are both decorative and delicious in salads. Nasturtiums and scarlet runner beans are perfect plants to grow in a children’s garden. And they’ll have fun picking it and adding it to their meals.

SQUASH BLOSSOMS: As with the beans, the squash is one form of food but the flowers are also decorative and tasty in salads. They actually have a sweet taste which is great to decorate on top of canapés.

TUBEROUS BEGONIAS: Not many people realize that these gorgeous shade plants are edible. Their blossoms look so romantically wonderful floating in a bowl of water they look too good to eat - but try them. They have a slightly lemon taste and a crisp texture. Use them in salads or to garnish a platter.

The colors are fabulous and very impressive.

VIOLAS AND PANSIES: I’ll end with these cheery faces of color. The petals have a texture like lettuce and they are often used as candied decoration on desserts especially cakes. Or you can freeze them and use them in ice cubes .

A great resource is Rosalind Creasy’s colorful and informative book “The Edible Flower Garden”. She has many recipes and ‘how to’s’ that are easy to follow.

HERBS: You can also eat the flowers

of these Herbs: Anise, Borage, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Fennel, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, This is actually a wonderful adventure to add to your gardening and culinary experience.

A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION: Check if you have an allergy to a new food by adding small quantities of the blossoms at a time to your diet. Don’t eat flowers from a road side. Remove pistils and stamens from flowers before eating and eat only the flower petals of most flowers.

TIPS: Pick fully open flowers in the cool of the day. Do not use flowers which are starting to wilt. Sample them for taste before harvest and after you harvest, place them in a cool location. You can place them between layers of damp paper toweling or in a plastic bag in the fridge. Just before using, wash the flowers to remove dirt and check for insects.

Separate the flower petals from the rest of the flower just before using to prevent wilting. Roses, Dianthus, English daisies and Marigolds have a bitter white area at the base of the petal where it was attached to the flower.

Break or cut off this portion before using.

How does that saying go ... “Buy bread for the body and flowers for the soul” ... well how about buying flowers for both. It certainly will stump those who say ‘what’s the good of growing flowers if they can’t be eaten’. Happy Gardening.

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Enjoy a garden tour/plant sale on Mother’s Day

The front garden at The Smiths, blooming Pink Wallaper and the large pink one blooming is affectionately known as Mrs Farquharson as this was a rhododendron that grew in the yard of the Farquharson’s on the Dyke Rd.

The Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial will be having a Garden Tour/ Plant Sale on Mother’s Day from 9 - 4 pm.

Rhododendrons have been grown from cuttings by local Rotarians and are ready for sale. Cumberland Centennial has raised over $25,000 in plant sales over the last six years with many local and international projects that have benefited.

The garden tour is located at 1717 Glen Urquhart Drive and is by donation.

This is a private garden that is rarely open to the public.

Merville Organics 1st annual spring plant sale on Sunday Grow like the pros, without GMOs Need a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Join five organic farmers at their first annual Spring Plant Sale on Sunday, May 10th from 10am-1pm at Kloveralen Farm, 5109 Island Hwy N, Courtenay.

This event, organized

by Merville Organics, will include a huge selection of veggies, herbs, and flowers; edible perennials from TreeEater Farm & Nursery; and a number of educational workshops to help even novice gardeners grow their own food.

Snacks, provided by TreaEater Catering Co, will ensure that no will be famished.

Merville Organics is a co-operative of five farms, all who are transitioning to organic, under certified organic rules. All of the seeds they use are GMO-free and the potting mixes contain no synthetic chemicals.The group includes Amara Farm,

Ripple Farm, and three newly established farms: Kloverdalen, Umbella and Green Arrow. Gardeners can bring all their burning food-growing questions for answers from the pros.

Workshops & demos: 11:00AM Tool demos learn about and try hand tools that make gardening easier and more efficient.

1:00PM Soil blocking & seed-starting workshop hands on demo - get your hands in the dirt!

100’s of heirloom tomatoes at the Seed Savers Sale

HOW TO GET THERE Kloverdalen Farm - 5109 Island Hwy N, Courtenay Look for the giant Merville Organics billboard if you’re heading south on the highway. Kloverdalen is right on the corner of Rennison Road and the Old Island Hwy (19A) just north of Courtenay.

Everyone is welcome and admission is free.

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Red Russian and Money Maker, and newer varieties like Indigo Rose, an inky black tomato and Valencia, a big juicy golden yellow slicer.

They have also grown salad greens, squashes, herbs, berries and more.

All these are excellent producers, well adapted to the local conditions here in the valley.

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Beans prefer to be planted directly in the garden when the soil has warmed up in late May so this is the perfect time to browse through our collection of bush, pole and runner beans.

Choose a packet of Improved Siberian Kale for the best kale ever.

Master gardeners will be present to asnwer your questions as will a team of seed saver volunteers look for the yellow bibs.

Many thanks to Mudsharks for coffee and to Sea Soil for potting soil.

The sale will be held at the K’omoks First Nation Band Hall, Dyke Road.

Doors open from 9 till noon.

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Call out for motorcycle art Calling all painters, photographers, sculptors, cartoonists, air-brushers, graphic artists and creators of motorcycle themed art.

It was so successful last year - we’re doing it again!

Join us for the 2nd Freewheelin’ Motorcycle Art show at the Gatehouse Gallery and Coffeeclairs as part of the Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup, August 7-9.

Let’s think beyond ‘skulls and flames’: there’s helmets to paint, parts to weld and sculpt, old shop

signs to resurrect, tanks to adorn, bike and rider photography, imagery of bikes to draw/paint/graphic design. You name it - create it!

Entry deadline is August 1. Drawings, paintings and photography must be framed. This is a non-juried art show and everyone is welcome.

Please go to Freewheelin’ Art Show on our website www.cumberlandmotorcycleroundup.com for more info and application form. Invite your friends find us on Facebook.

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It was McHappy Day in the Comox Valley on Wednesday. Around 50 volunteers from various sectors in the community including politicians, municipal and regional district employees, business managers, members of 19 Wing, police officers, teachers and many more came out to support the 22nd annual fundraising event at the four McDonald’s restaurants in the valley. A dollar from every Big Mac, Happy Meal, and any

sized hot McCafe beverage that was sold in any McDonald store goes towards supporting the Comox Valley Child Development Association.

Comox Valley Regional staff members Darcy Walters and Robyn Butler joined the Crown Isle McDonald manager Robin Jeannotte and owner Stuart Aldred.

Mother’s Day concert with The Tidesmen On Mother’s Day,the Comox Valley will be treated to a Sunday afternoon of acapella music, stories, and fun for all.

The Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise Club in partnership with the Tidesmen Barbershop Chorus is hosting a Barbershop Harmony Show at the Sid Williams Theatre.

The Sunday, May 10 matinee show begins at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available from the Sid Williams Box Office (250-338-2430) or online at www.sidwilliamstheatre.com The first half of the performance - Gunfight at the BBS Corral - is a hilarious cowboy musical with songs and stories of The Old West. The Tidesmen Chorus and various quartets will sing country classics like Cool Water, Ragtime Cowboy Joe, and Home on the Range in barbershop style while an improbable story unfolds to delight all ages.

The second half of the show will feature Tidesmen Chorus and quartets with a number of their competition songs. Guest performers will include feature quartet The Bon Vivants and special local guest quartet Hidden Plateau (Comox Valley) and Island Phoenix Acapella (Campbell River).

Tidesmen is a 60 voice men’s barbershop chorus based in Nanaimo and central Vancouver Island.

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Courtenay launches new subdivision application tools

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The City of Courtenay has taken a major step to improve the way it processes subdivision applications.

Developers and landowners wishing to subdivide property now have access to new tools and information to assist them through the process.

“Our applicants may have a range of subdivision experience, from experienced developers to first-timers,” noted Allen.

“No matter their level of familiarity with land development, we believe these tools will help guide them through the process and ensure it goes as smoothly as possible.”

The city has updated the Subdivision Application Form and created a comprehensive Subdivision User Guide as well as a Quick Reference Guide with step-by-step information, frequently asked questions, and additional tips.

This was the result of

the review done by Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd., which was hired by the city in 2014 to update Courtenay’s development procedures and documentation, including new engineering specifications and standards.

The consultants presented their findings to council on Monday, which voted to receive the report.

The city had received severe criticisms from the development community, which had been frustrated by the slow processing of development permits.

Malcolm McNaughton of Aplin and Martin told council their review revealed challenges with the

documentation Courtenay was using.

“The handouts were not particularly user-friendly,” said McNaughton. They were more geared towards engineers and technical people.

“And there were challenges in understanding the process as well.”

Recommendations were made and now city staff is on the verge of completing a draft that will include consolidating existing practices, updating standards to represent current best practices in the industry, and providing one document that communicates the city’s requirements for capital and land development projects. It

will be circulated to other communities as well so as to establish some uniformity in the region. A presentation to the engineering and development industry is planned later this spring.

Allen said it was in everyone’s best interests to ensure there was clarity and efficiency in the development process.

“Minimizing the amount of time required to process development applications will ensure our staff resources are used more efficiently,” said Allen. “It will also give the development community a clear understanding of the steps required so they can plan accordingly.”

McNaughton said in achieving their objectives, they collected snapshots of all the processes, procedures and policies Courtenay use for subdivision process.

They interviewed staff, identified roles and responsibilities in every department.

From an alternative processes standpoint, the consultants looked at 20 jurisdictions that are comparable to Courtenay in terms of size, demographics, procedures, policies, level of development activity and many more.

The data collected has led to seven recommendations that included creating a user guide that is

easy to comprehend.

“Up until now there hasn’t been a simple onetwo page handout you can give them,” said McNaughton.

An application with checklists is another approach the city will be applying to its permit process.

“This really formalizes it and makes it similar to other planning processes like variances and zoning applications,” said McNaughton.

For more information on the new subdivision standards, contact the City of Courtenay Engineering Department at 250-334-4441 or email engineering@courtenay.ca .

Presentation ‘The Song of Miriam’ by Comox Valley Jung Society, May 8, North Island College The Comox Valley C. G. Jung Society will host a presentation entitled “The Song of Miriam” by Jungian Analyst Judith Dowling on Friday, May 8, 2015.

The lecture examines the Hebrew Bible’s Exodus story in search of the Lost Song of Miriam and the archetypal feminine. Miriam, sister of Moses and Aaron, was a prophet and leader in her own right.

Miriam’s leadership is remarkable for her

affiliation with song - her song of love and triumph after escaping Egypt, and the Song of Miriam’s Well.

This story unveils the lunar, feminine story beneath the solar, masculine story of Moses and the Exodus; it brings the feminine into relationship with the masculine, restoring balance and completeness.

Judith Dowling, MM, DAnalyt, Psych, completed her Diploma in Analytical Psychology

at the International School of Analytical Psychology in Zürich. Prior to Zurich, Judith’s love of music led her to a Master’s Degree in Music at the University of Victoria and a career as a singer and voice teacher. Judith has a private practice in Victoria, BC. The presentation will be in Room 203, Tyee Hall, North Island College at 7 pm on Friday, May 8, 2015 at a cost of $20 at the door, or $15 for Jung Society members.

Comox uses survey in redesigning town’s website

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Town of Comox plans to redesign its website.

It’s included in council’s strategic plan and is one of the projects they want to see completed this year.

To get a better feel on what residents, as well as members of council, want to see changed and functions added, staff sug-

gested council authorize a redesign survey to be posted on the town’s website until the end of May. Also proposed was the creation of a committee that will include director of finance Donald Jacquest and three council members.

Jacquest, who is heading the project, said council members should be involved in setting the parameters for the redesign

to ensure they’re satisfied with it once the final product is delivered.

The committee will review all responses received from the survey from which the draft for the redesign parameters will be based on. Once that’s finalized it will be presented to council for endorsement before a request for proposal will be issued.

Council voted in favour of forming a committee as well as

conducting a survey, which councillors Hugh MacKinnon and Barbara Price consider a great idea.

“I hope it triggers a lot of response,” said MacKinnon.

Price said it would benefit the designers of the website what people find useful and what information they need to acquire.

Mayor Paul Ives advised members of council who might be interested in volunteering to

contact director of finance.

Price asked, “do you want volunteers who know what they’re doing.”

Ives indicated they need people from all experience levels in terms of dealing with websites.

The survey is now posted on the town website. The community is encouraged to post their input that will help determine how Comox’s website could serve the community better.

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Bridge Valley Duplicate Bridge Club Monday, April 27: A 1 Sharon Feduniak Dianna Rickson 2 Jack and Carole Bradshaw 3 Slava Simice - Barrie Turnham B 2 Tom Dugdale - Jeanette Baron 3/4 Sharon Hysert - Barbara Morris 3/4 Gary Priestman Pat Pantuso C 2 Dave Hysert - Anita Leclair Thursday, April 30: A 1 Marilyn Hannah -

CODES COUNTRY LANES Bowling highlights from Codes Country Lanes: Monday AM - Evelyn Foot 181, Nick Tjart 225, Micki MacDonald 195, John Kendall 231, Bob VanNes 215, Bob Sharp 207, Arnie Auerbach 229, Lynne Davidson 197, Roy Brekke 265.

Monday PM - Val Johnson 202, Erma Wilson 236, Marg Moore 206, Ben Braun 224, Rick Rodriguez 200, Bill Tower 202.

Tuesday Ladies - Sylvia Vandervliet 171, Shirley Mangano 176, Marilyn Shetterly 172, Jane Wedge 170, Barb Pottruff 187, Laurie McWillis 199.

Tuesday Adult - Steve Royer 276, Steve Robson 251, Lorne King 251, Jill Comeau 190, Ian Taylor 228, Eric McWillis 229.

Tuesday/Wednesday CRA Gary Scavarda 122, Erica Wersta 53, Dave Roberts 113, Randy Poole 128, Daniel Erb 155, Michael Campbell 189, Mary Evans 114, Jack Errington 146, Linda Scott 106, Russell Enright 121, Karen Slater 188, Allison Bennett 122, Patti Gove 109, Jim Battram 132, Jeff McLoughlin 118.

Wednesday Mixed - Eric McWillis 213, Scott McLellan 223, Dave Stevenson 207, Gord Pottruff 217, John West 212, Matt Casavant 213, Vicki Major 185, Wayne Wilson 193, Darlene Bernard 198, Scott Murray 202, Wendy Merrick 182, BRIAN BOOTH 305, Louise Bundschuh 210, Tannis Pond 197.

Thursday Mixed - Jessica Davis 188, Lorne King 244, Candace McLellan 238, Aprile Brekke Reidl 246, Rick Granneman 217, Rick Kroeker 245, Steve Robson 243, Ed Carefoot 237, Laurie Aucoin 238, Dawn Hill 239, Scott VanAchte 256, Chad Kelly 213, Paul Zorz 273, Andrew Stubbing 233, Alex Bodnar 231.

Special O - Clint McColl 221, Larry McCooey 195, Leona Wagner 191, Jack Errington 182, Sherri Lines 173, Lindsay Clayton 156, Danny Erb 198, Chris Gillis 221, Michael Campbell 205, Bill Howard 168, Mary Wells 174.

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Frieda Home 2 Jack Bradshaw - Irene Pearl 3 Sharon Hysert - Bill Trotter B 3 Roy and Patricia Lowe C 2 Bernice Blonarwitz - John Biehl 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, 28th April (13 tables): N/S - 1. Jack and Carol Bradshaw; 2. Howie Cohen and Dianna Rickson; 3. Jean Tait and Sharon Feduniak; 4. Clark Graham and Jim Lucas.

E/W - 1. Doug Poole and Maggie Miller; 2. Tom and Betty Thomsen; 3.

Roy and Patricia Lowe; 4.

Trish Leyland and Irene Pearl.

Results for Friday, 1st May (8 tables): N/S - 1. Harvey Piercy and Judy Morrison; 2. Jim and Joan Boase; 3. Jean Tait and Lorraine Ramesbottom.

E/W - 1. Ron and Chris Toutant; 2. Ben and Iris Vansterkenburg; 3. Phyllis Taylor and Betty Fountain.

Results for Saturday, 2nd May 6 (1/2 tables): 1.

Harvey Piercy and Judy Morrison; 2. Keith and Evelyn Ware; 3. John and Lynn Godfrey; 4. Irene Smith and Betty Fountain.

Rev. Ryan Slifka presented cheques to Richard Clarke, president of Dawn to Dawn, and Helen Boyd, co-ordinator of the Care-A-Van

Bequest helps church help others Thanks to the generous bequest of Wayne Metrick, St. George’s United Church is pleased to announce donations of $7000 each to the Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society, and the Care-A-Van Mobile Health Care Unit—a project of the Comox Bay Care Society.

In an intimate ceremony, Rev. Ryan Slifka, minister of St. George’s, presented cheques to Richard Clarke, president of Dawn to Dawn, and Helen Boyd, coordinator of the Care-aVan project.

St. George’s hopes that these funds will help plant seeds of hope in the community through these two organization that serve the

disenfranchised, and work for the common good of all people in the Comox Valley.

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the streets. “Mr. Metrick was a very kind, generous and frugal man,” said Clarke.

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Location is the number 1 reason for people to buy a great home and Marine Drive is one of the best locations in Comox Valley.

This home was built in 2005 & renovated in 2011.

Everything is top shelf including wood floors, granite countertop, heat pump, as good as view as you can get from the large master bedroom. The open plan allows for your ocean view from 3 sides. You’ll need to check out the carport that opens up for your workshop. There is a creek running through the manicured 0.23 ace and more!

$789,100 MLS #390291

Thanks again to the Volunteers and Directors of the The 2nd Annual Royal LePage Petite Fondo is September 13,2015 Royal Lepage`s Snow to Surf, a good time was had by all !!!

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MARS Avian Rescue Centre having garage sale Saturday MARS is a busy place as our baby bird season (BBS) is gearing up. Already we have had ducklings, goslings and Robins come through our doors.

As the caseload increases the demand upon our volunteers also increases and it takes funds to care for all the new arrivals at the wildlife centre located on Headquarters Rd. “Usually I say MAYDAY is the start of baby season.” states Maj Birch, Founder of MARS, and many of you may already know about our crowdfunding campaign - MAYDAYforMARS.causevox. com to help us raise the money needed to build a new hospital on the NEW MARS property.

In order to provide continuous care here while building a new centre there we are planning several fundraising efforts.

After our Open House in April we still have boxes of books left over and many wonderful plants donated to us by Outback Nursery.

This and much more is available and now the volunteer elves are busy collecting even more items for this garage sale.

The Gates open at 9 am on Saturday May 9th at 6817 Headquarters Road.

Please contact us about donations you may have to contribute to this charity fundraiser. The Sales will continue until 2 pm and we hope everything will go for a good cause.

Look for the signs on the road marking the location. Contact MARS at 250-337-2021 or info@ wingtips.org to donate.

Visit our website www. wingtips.org

Geographers rise to the challenge

What is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea? Name the long, slender fish from both Europe and eastern North America that spawns in the Sargasso Sea in the western Atlantic Ocean. What country is Machu Picchu located in?

These are just a few questions posed to Highland students during the annual Great Canadian Geography Challenge. All Highland students participated in the preliminary round, and the highest scoring students competed in a lunch hour tournament to determine the junior and senior school champions. At this level, the competition Dean Patterson, principal of Highland, and Reece John- was tough and student knowledge was very impressive. ston, school champion.

In the senior category, Tom Brailey took 1st place and Phil Schaffhauser and Eric Head tied for 2nd place. For the juniors, Reece Johnston won the championship, Coltin Walton placed 2nd, and Zach Bowell took 3rd place.

The junior champion, Reece Johnston, continued on to the provincials and did very well on this difficult challenge.

During the Great Canadian Geography Challenge week, many students and staff participated and won daily geography trivia. For more information about the annual Great Canadian Geography Challenge, please visit their website at http://www.geochallenge.ca

Generous bequest helps church help others (Continued from page 25) “Funds are always in short supply, so we are= especially pleased to receive this donation from one of our key partners in our efforts to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our community.”

The Care-A-Van provides health and medical services with a mobile health care clinic that goes to where the need is. “We are ever so grateful for this gift from St. George’s United Church,” said Care-A-Van coordinator Helen Boyd. “This contribution will go towards sustaining the 7 programs that are run by the 35 volunteers of the Care-A-Van. The primary goal of the Care-A-Van is the prevention and early intervention of homelessness by providing medical help, dentistry, optometry and

counseling through its innovative approach of going directly to the streets.

“We understand that Wayne admired the work of our program,” said Boyd. “It is a privilege of to be a good steward of the monies he generously donated.”

Wayne Steven Metrick was a long-time resident of the Comox Valley. He worked for many years in the logging industry in the Comox Valley until he was injured. He had a passion for the disenfranchised, and spent his remaining years quietly helping various charities, including St. George’s. At his death in 2014, bequeathed his estate to St. George’s, his long-time spiritual home.

“Wayne lived his faith commitments with a passion for those on the margins,” Rev. Slifka explained. “Wayne led by example, and was

a friend of those are so often either ignored or deplored. Jesus said that what we do unto ‘the least of these’ in our society, we do to him. We couldn’t imagine a more fitting way to honour Wayne’s legacy than by supporting these outstanding community organizations.”

St. George’s is one of the longest standing Christian communities in the Comox Valley, having celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2013. Its vision is to be a “Christian Church that is a beacon of God’s love and hope in the community” by following Jesus Christ. It is hoped that through community partnerships like this one, St. George’s might further God’s mission of healing and mending the world, and be a blessing to all people of the Comox Valley. www.stgeorgesunited.com

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Local junior cyclist receives $500 bursary for sporting achievements On Friday evening Pacific Sport Vancouver Island held their annual awards ceremony at the Woodgrove Pines Clinic in Nanaimo to honour some of Vancouver Island’s most successful young athletes.

In all, 20 promising young athletes from across Vancouver Island involved in a wide range of sports received $500 Pacific Sport Athletic Bursaries. In addition, four of those athletes were selected to receive the Woodgrove Pines Clinic $500 Bursary.

It was the second year in a row that local road and track cyclist Jessica Reynolds was selected to receive both prestigious awards.

Jessica’s road racing accomplishments during the 2014 season included winning the U17 Female category of the Mutual of Enumclaw Stage Race (largest stage race in the Pacific Northwest) and sweeping all U17 events at the Robert Cameron Law Series Race in Victoria.

On the track, she finished first in the U17 Washington State Track Champi-

The Betties battling it out Jess receiving her bursary with Kevin Lindo, Pacific Sport Vancouver Island Athlete & Coach Services Coordinator. onship, finished second in the BC Premiere Series and third at the BC Provincial Championships.

She also had an exciting season in the team track cycling events, winning the BC Provincial Team Sprint Championship (Victoria) and the Washington State Team Sprint Championship (Redmond), ending her season by finishing third in Team Pursuit

and fourth in Team Sprint at the Canadian National Track Cycling Championships (Burnaby).

Jessica was recently invited to ride for the Victoria based Dr. Walker Cycling Team for the 2015 season and was also selected as a member of the Cycling BC High Performance Provincial Road and Track Cycling Teams.”

Courtenay ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF HISTORY

Photo credit: Paul Wenger, www.artformphotographics.com

it’s the battle of the Betties Local roller derby team, the Brick House Betties, will host Whistler‚Äôs Black Diamond Betties at the Comox Valley Sports Centre at 7 PM on May 9. A hard-fought game in Whistler last season saw the Brick House Betties win 206-175.

Tickets for May 9 will be available at the CVSC door (cash) only: Adults $7, Youth (6-18) $5, Kids 5 and under free.

Doors open 6 PM, and Mayor Ives will blow the first whistle at 7 PM.

2082 Park Drive

There will be merchandise available, a 50/50 draw, and Gladstone refreshments. Check out this dynamic sport and don’t miss the “Battle of the Betties.” Interested in volunteering, sponsoring the Betties, or trying out roller derby?

The Brick House Betties invite you to get involved in this dynamic sport. FMI: visit www.brickhousebetties.com, email: info@brickhousebetties.com, or follow the Brick House Betties on Facebook.

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T Courtenay and District Museum The is i celebrating the City’s 100th anniversary with the publication a of a coffee table style book with the help of the Comox Valley Echo.

It is a high quality magazine style publication with a durable cover.

Historically rich content focuses on activities of people who have shaped our community over the decades. Proceeds from the sales of book copies will help the museum with funding development of programs and activities. Copies are $5.00 each which includes GST, and are available at the Museum and the Echo.

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One of the few Duplex ranchers available in Crown Isle. An open floor plan with 9 ft ceilings and 10 1/2 ft Vaulted ceilings in the living area along with a gas fireplace. Two bedrooms with an ensuite off the master bedroom along with a walk-in closet. A den or office off the main entrance. Enjoy living without strata fees but still enjoy the Crown Isle lifestyle!

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RCMP HONOURS AUXILIARIES

On the evening of May 4th, 2015 the Comox Valley RCMP honoured several of their auxiliary volunteers in a formal awards ceremony in Comox, B.C. .“The RCMP auxiliary police members donate countless hours of their personal time assisting frontline operations and community based programs in the Comox Valley every year”, says the officer in charge of the Comox Valley RCMP, Inspector Tim Walton.

These men and women received awards for things such as donating 707 hours in one year, attaining 5 years of service and even being remembered upon retirement after devoting 9 years to the program.

The auxiliary constables do not get paid for their assistance and do not do this for the glory or recognition, but because they have a deep desire to help the community and people that live in it.

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