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Comox Fire deals with NE Woods blaze Comox Fire Rescue received a call on Sunday afternoon, June 21 of smoke in the North East Woods.

A fire was located very deep in the forest area.

Sixteen Comox firefighters used over 2000 gallons of water and three hours to extinguish the fire.

A small crew from the Coastal Fire Base (forestry) in Campbell River was also dispatched but the Comox firefighters had it well in hand before the forestry crew arrived.

Comox firefighters returned to the location the following day to ensure the fire was out.

“This is the largest of several incidents we have had in the North East Woods in the past week”, said Fire Chief Gord Schreiner.

“The area is extremely dry and any small fire can quickly become a major problem. These fires can be very dangerous, extremely difficult to extinguish and can threaten

Comox firefighters work on putting out a fire deep in the North East Woods on Sunday. (Photos submitted by Comox Fire)

nearby homes. If you are caught lighting one of these fires you would face severe consequences. I am proud of our firefighters who quickly responded to this incident and worked very hard to limit and extinguish the fire.”

If you see or smell any smoke in any of the local forested areas please called 911.

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A new interpretive centre was unveiled at the Comox Valley Regional Hospital on Wednesday. It will help local residents to stay informed and up-to-date on construction progress for one of the biggest health care projects in Vancouver Island North. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held and attended by Co-

mox Valley MLA Don Mcrae, Courtenay acting mayor Manno Theos, councillors Erik Eriksson and Bob Wells, Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital District board chair Charlie Cornfield and chief project officer Tom Sparrow. The hospital construction is on schedule to be finished by 2017 and is on budget.

Freedom of the City on July 1st In recognition of Courtenay’s 100th anniversary, 19 Wing has been invited along with Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Quadra for a special centennial Freedom of the City celebration July 1.

A parade contingent comprised of serving men and women from the 19 Wing Defence Team and HMCS Quadra will march to city hall along Cliffe Avenue between 10th and 8th St. at 9:20 a.m., stopping in front of municipal building for Mayor Larry Jangula’s welcoming address.

This ceremony is open to the public with viewing areas located on the west side of Cliffe Ave. across from city hall.

Freedom of the City is an honour bestowed by a municipality upon a valued member of the community and can also be granted to military units that have earned a municipality’s trust. By granting Freedom of the City, a military unit then has the privilege to march throughout the city, and is an affirmation of the bond it shares with the citizens.

The tradition of granting Freedom of the City to a military unit dates back

more than three centuries during a time when military units had to defend city walls against adversity and needed the trust of the citizens to be able to march or camp throughout the city.

Freedom of the City has been previously granted by the City of Courtenay to CFB Comox in March 1996, the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) in October 1996,

and HMCS Quadra in August 2008.

Granting this symbolic freedom is a private matter between civic officials and the military unit with the decision resting with municipal authorities.

The ceremony will conclude by 10 a.m. at which time 19 Wing will join the parade contingent that will march down 5th St. for the annual Canada Day celebration.

Stotan Falls access closed due to fire risk 3L Developments Inc. has closed its lands to public access, effective immediately.

The lands comprise 153 Ha. encompassing sections of the Puntledge and Browns Rivers, including Stotan Falls.

The closure follows the driest spring on record, resulting in tinder dry conditions and high risk of fire.

The Comox Logging Road (Duncan Bay Main) is closed and signage has been posted at the property boundaries.

In keeping with other private forest lands on Vancouver Island, 3L Developments Inc. is managing access to its lands out of concern for the safety of the public and the environment and to preserve the value of its lands.

Although Stotan Falls is a popular recreational area, the public is reminded that 3L Developments is the owner of the lands, and as owner it has the right to manage public access to protect the lands, the public and the environment.

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Club to build disc golf course in Cumberland

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Disc golf is coming to Cumberland.

Council has recommended staff work on a partnership agreement with the Comox Valley Disc Golf Club for the development of an 18-hole disc golf course in Coal Creek Historic Park on a trial basis.

The course is proposed to be located in the southeast area of the park adjacent to the field area near historic Chinatown.

The club, which has over 30 active members, will be responsible for funding, course layout, development and management of the course.

Disc golf is a low impact recreational activity that wouldn’t affect the

surrounding area and requires minor infrastructure and maintenance compared to a traditional golf course. The plan meets the criteria of the Coal Creek Historic Park Master Plan.

Council approved the disc golf course plan and favours it to be on a trial basis in order to give the community an opportunity to try it out and give its feedback, which the club will address.

The proposal has also received support from the Coal Creek Historic Park Advisory Committee.

The plan for now is to set up “tonal’ targets and after a year, the club, based on public input will create a permanent structure replacing the “tonal” targets with the basket variety.

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Map showing proposed course layout in Coal Creek historic park

What is disc golf? This rapidly growing sport in British Columbia is played like traditional golf but instead of hitting a ball with clubs into a hole, you throw a smaller, softer and more streamlined looking Frisbee disc into a target.

The scoring is similar to traditional golf.

There is a tee area from where players toss the Frisbee at each target and make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw landed. Instead of bunkers, players have to work around shrubs, the wild

terrain, and trees.

The putt lands in a basket or hits the tonal to complete each course.

The club spearheading the project believes this project would benefit the surrounding community by increasing and enhancing recreational opportunities while respecting conservation goals.

The club’s proposal has received support from the Town of Comox, which created a course across from the Comox Community Centre in 2007, City of Nanaimo and Campbell River.

Fanny Bay imposes complete fire ban Improvement district trustees fear community will run out of water Fanny Bay Improvement District is seriously worried about running out of water due to the drought conditions.

Waterworks trustees are taking every possible action to avoid this from happening.

One of the steps that the district just implemented is a complete fire ban recommended by the Fanny Bay Fire Department.

“We are a major water user of the system and as a fire department we are

committed to a number of operational changes that will reduce water usage,” said Fanny Bay fire chief Mike Smith.

“One key commitment is that we institute a complete fire ban, which includes campfires, to mitigate the risk.

“In support of further water conservation we have instituted several water re-use procedures which we are using for training exercises.”

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The water supply in this area is subject to rainfall and melting of the accumulated snow pack and for the last few years this has decreased the supply of available water.

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Research study seeks women with ‘chronic’ metastatic breast cancer In central Vancouver Island, including the Comox Valley, a new healthcare study is seeking the participation of women who were diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at least two years ago and are not experiencing active health decline. In other words, women who are living relatively well with metastatic breast cancer.

There are several types of breast cancer and different ways the illness can progress over time.

An increasingly common type of breast cancer is chronic metastatic breast cancer (sometimes referred to as stage 4 or advanced).

Although once considered to be a breast cancer only associated with poor health outcomes, there is now a growing number of women who live many years with metastatic breast cancer as a longterm chronic condition.

The study is lead by Sheryl Shermak an interdisciplinary doctoral student at the University of Victoria, out of the nursing department.

Sheryl has spent many years in community advocacy for breast cancer and is also a medical social worker. Her general research interest is people’s experiences of living with chronic or ongoing forms of serious illness in smaller communities.

The research goal of the study is to increase awareness and insights into the lives of women who experience metastatic breast cancer as an ongoing health condition, an often hidden group of women with breast cancer.

Research participation will include two informal interviews, with options for further participation depending on interests and health of potential participants. The exact format and timeline of study participation is flexible as to meet individual participant needs, for example the length of each interview.

If you think you might be interested in participating in this research, you can learn more by contacting Sheryl at 1-250-886-4691 or sshermak@uvic.ca

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Courtenay Elementary proudly displays new totem poles

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Courtenay Elementary has a new attraction that honours the K’omok’s First Nations.

Two new totem poles are now centerpieces at the school, which has been working on this huge art project that was funded by Artstarts in Schools, a non-profit organization that brings professional artists into BC schools.

The art project was led

by Grade 5 and 6 teacher Heidi Jungwirth, who originally put in the grant application.

The totem poles also give recognition that the school is in the local area of the traditional territory of the Comox Valley First Nation.

The art work is the creation of local artist Karver Everson. These were his first totem pole carvings.

They are visibly located right in front of the school and aptly complement the gate design of the school’s Gateway Community Garden.

Everson said the designs are symbolic of the Courtenay school.

“I know the killer whale was their animal, their crest,” said Everson. “So I put killer whale on the bottom and a human on the top which represents the kid. And the school helps lift the kids up. That’s why they’re on the top. They kids are our future and

Karver Everson performs a traditional dance

Student work will adorn the garden fence they are so important and I just liked to acknowledge that. It’s been a true blessing to work with everyone here.”

A grand opening event was held that included a First Nations blessing ceremony and dances. It was just one of many activities that were held at the school in celebration of National Aboriginal Day.

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The students also presented west coast style artwork that reflects a myriad collection of different cultures from all over the world. They will all hang on the gates leading to the garden.

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There is heritage help to save Laing house A letter to Mayor Paul Ives and Council, Town of Comox: Re: Baybrook Heritage BC has been contacted a number of times by members of the Mack Laing Heritage Society and others who are concerned about the proposed demolition of the house “Baybrook” located in the Mack Laing Nature Park.

Constructed in 1922 by noted naturalist, author, and photographer Hamilton Mack Laing (1883-1982), and home to Mack Laing and his wife Ethel from 1923 to 1949, Baybrook is a significant heritage site for the province of British Columbia.

The heritage values of Baybrook lie in its association with the life and work of Hamilton Mack Laing and its context within the natural surroundings of what is now Mack Laing Nature Park, a mecca for birdwatchers and constant inspiration for Mack Laing’s work.

Because of Baybrook’s rich heritage value, and value to the local community, province of British Columbia, and Canadians in general, we believe that Baybrook should be conserved for present and future generations.

We encourage the Town of Comox to retain the Baybrook property and use the

building in ways that will conserve the heritage values of this significant site while celebrating the important life and work of Mack Laing.

It is our understanding that Baybrook has been assessed by a qualified professional and deemed a candidate for heritage conservation and rehabilitation.

Heritage BC would be happy to offer our assistance to the Town of Comox in this process, including advice, capacity building training, and assistance with conservation planning.

The conservation of Baybrook would also be eligible for a potential grant through the Heritage Legacy Fund Heritage Conservation program administered by Heritage BC. We write with concern for the future of the irreplaceable heritage of Baybrook and encourage the Town of Comox to consider alternatives to the demolition of this important heritage resource in your community.

Kathryn Molloy, Executive Director Janice Henry, Chair Heritage B.C.

BIRD SONG This is a sad story but other stories might be happier.

I saw a distressed webbed footed bird in my yard one

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evening after work. My dogs were curious but thankfully not more than that.

I caught her easily next to the fence and put her in a clean cardboard box with a towel. She was grey and though I have some bird interest and bird books I couldn’t identify her.

I called MARS and they were so helpful, they accepted the wee thing and gave me a number so I could ask about her.

They identified her as a juvenile and yes female Hooded Merganser, with an eye problem and an infection.

They started treating right away and then sent her to Victoria where there were more resources.

I am quite sure the 50 dollars I left that night contributed little to the care she got, including medicine, transportation, infrastructure and more.

Sad to say she could not survive the eye injury and so they had to let her go.

I am sure her passing was humane and gentle.

MARS is a fantastic resource for all of us, not just the birds and other creatures they help.

They teach children about the fabulous bird species here, give volunteers the opportunity to care for and learn about veterinary science, and give people like me some hope that the birds we rescue might sur-

vive.

Today I saw a small card at a local retailer with the Mayday for MARS contact information.

I went to the site only to see that it closes in 5 days and has raised less than 10% of projected need.

Please people, support this very worthwhile cause.

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CONNECTOR NEEDED I’m still scratching my head over Terry Smith’s letter of June 19, about the “connector to nowhere”.

Thanks a lot, from someone who lives on the West side of the Tsolum, the forgotten population, who have had to put up with a traffic-light controlled, one-lane bridge on a winding, tortuous farm road for too many years.

Decades ago some crazed yahoo burned down the Tsolum Bridge. The highways dept. put in a “temporary” bridge, which of course became permanent.

In case no one has noticed, traffic in the Comox Valley gets heavier every year as more folks move here.

We need to keep traffic flowing, and unfortunately that takes money. The Fifth Street and 17th Street bridges are often at capacity. The Tsolum Bridge is a necessity -e specially if one of the first two is closed (as has happened in the recent past). Finally the Tsolum

Bridge is to be replaced. If it had been done in a timely manner (i.e. within five years), it would have cost a lot less and been a simpler fix, but hindsight is 20-20.

There is fairly heavy traffic already on Piercy Road which is a connector to the Inland Highway.

Instead of dumping this traffic onto a one-lane bridge, or into the chaos of downtown Courtenay, let’s be pro-active and keep this traffic on the north side of the Valley.

It has very little to do with car dealerships or Costco, and everything to do with a new hospital, greater development in the Crown Isle region, heavy truck traffic off the highway, avoidance of the disaster of Ryan Road intersection with the old Island Highway/Comox Road, and an increase in the density of traffic.

As someone who worked for the E.H.S. in the past, you don’t want to be doing CPR on a patient in the back of an ambulance in the middle of a traffic jam.

Now, maybe the homeless sleeping in ditches and seniors living in poverty will get faster ambulance service to the hospital when they need it.

And semis with fifty-foot trailers won’t have to crawl across a one-lane wooden bridge or wind their way along Anderton Street and up First Street hill...and

into the chaos of downtown Courtenay. New connector?

Bring it on!

J. Gould Courtenay

PAINT THE CROSSWALKS Dear Carrie Miller and City of Courtenay Council, I have in the past requested that the City of Courtenay consider painting the cross walks near the Wachiay Friendship Centre and Courtenay Elementary School area.

My request was aimed at improving cross walk visibility and safety near Courtenay Elementary School.

I see that other communities have painted crosswalks and I would like to invite you to consider this again for our school area.

Our neighbourhood area is low-income and not esthetically pleasing. However, some fantastic changes have been happening in our area with the erecting of the Totem poles at the Friendship Garden at Courtenay Elementary School.

Let’s keep the momentum going!

Carrie, thank you for your explanation on why this is not necessary for our neighbourhood area.

However, times are changing and perhaps we can all help to create a neighbourhood feeling.

Kindle Parsons Parent volunteer at Courtenay Elementary School

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com drivers who abide by the speed limits and rules of the road. If you were late for an appointment then get out of your bed earlier.

You are a dangerous driver woman, very dangerous.

A BOUQUET of shiny wrenches and wet puppy kisses to Garret from Midas. I had a flat tire the other day on the duke.

Garret and his 4-legged buddy Kasey stopped and changed my tire for me.

Thank you so much!

PLENTY OF BOUQUETS to Paskal (sp?) of the Comox Fire Hall for his response in helping my mother as she felt faint while out for a walk by the Comox Rec Center. Fortunately she did not need to be hospitalized.

A BEEF from a retired and tired landowner in Union Bay. When I attended the Union Bay board meeting last week, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw who was presenting a delegation and petition to the District and was threatening to sue the Trustees. Is this not the same person who pursued a fruitless legal action against a landowner several years ago, which cost the community over $100,000. And was this not the Chair of the day when the old Board purchased the Union Bay School. This led to two more lawsuits that cost landowners a huge amount of cash. And now he is proposing that landowners pool their cash and personally sue the current Trustees. Give your head a shake. Absolutely no credibility here folks, what were you thinking?

BOUQUETS to CVRD directors for selecting Comox Lake water supply as the number one priority after a 2 day work shop. It needs to be number one.

The Comox Valley has

been blessed with what was an endless supply of high quality water, but this has changed in just the last few years with numerous boil water issue and Stage 3 restrictions.

Thanks to BC Hydro for finally starting to be part of the solution. Let’s see the BC Government step up to plate on watershed management. Let’s see all property owners pay more of their share of the CVRD overhead on water costsEven those Directors on wells, who supported unfair surcharges on Area B customers, on October 13, 2013.

BIG BOUQUETS to Fresh Slice Comox. Big thanks from the grade 7 Huband Elementary Graduates!

The pizza was delicious and the customer service was way above and beyond our expectations. Thanks for keeping those Grade 7 dancing machines fueled for the night, they had a blast!

LET ME GET THIS RIGHT ...

Some people in Union Bay want their local government to reinstate an agreement that has not existed for 6 months and if they don’t they will initiate a class action lawsuit against their government.

In other words, citizens who are arguing for a “free” water treatment plant from a developer because they don’t want to pay anything will be asked to fork over money to support a lawsuit against themselves and those same citizens will pay for the Board’s defence. Al of this is being led by a community member who has taken the community down this road before with poorly thought out law suits that cost the community thousands of dollars. Think about it.

REPLY TO “blown engine” from Mad Max himself!

I apologize if you think my motor is too loud, it’s not blown or broken. It’s a 2-inch exhaust on a V8.

Not to mention I don’t go past 50km, which is our speed limit. Perhaps if you had an ounce of courage and a smidgeon of human decency you could have flagged me down and asked me if I could have driven a little slower past your house. Too bad you’re content with perpetuating the Cumberland stereotype of being an ignorant redneck uttering threats behind closed doors. Next time keep the name-calling and the threats to yourself.

BOUQUETS, sunflowers and daisies to the restaurant Locals. A big thank you. June 2 I celebrated my 86th birthday with family and friends. What an enjoyment. The food was “tops” and wonderful. And strawberry shortcake with a candle on the plate, written in chocolate “Happy Birthday”. That made my day complete.

Food and friends at dinner. A big thank you to the ladies that served us and the Chef and staff. Yes, we will be back for the wonderful food. Have a nice day all.

I WOULD LIKE TO SEND a huge big bouquet of roses to the wonderful honest person who found my wallet in Costco on June 9 and took it to my house. Left no phone number, so I can’t thank you personally, but I am very, very grateful to have it back. I would love to give you a big hug. So a big thanks again. We need more good people like you.

Thanks very much.

I WANT TO TELL the Comox Valley community of my fabulous warranty service from AnMarcos Furniture.

The warranty on my two bar stools expired a year ago. They insisted on try-

ing to come up with something to replace a broken gasket under the stools that could not be purchased. The stoold would scratch the floor without this. At the same time a pipe broke and their warehouse and the restaurant next door were flooded out. But with all this water mess ruining their stock they took the time to come up with a solution and repair the stools. Then said they were sorry it took a coupld of days!!! A VERY satisfied customer.

RE: WATERING LAWNS. After reading your rant about people not watering their lawns and therefore having a wasteland because of it I would like to respond.

First of all, how ridiculous are you? Do you not realize that we have no snow pack for run-off to the rivers, barely any rainfall which is way behind any average accumulated in years, and fish stocks could be negatively affected for decades because of this. It’s up to all of us as a community to follow the water restrictions so we don’t screw our selves through the summer.

Clean water to drink and shower with is the priority here, not your silly lawn. If anything you’ll be looking like the selfish fool with one of the few green lawns this summer while everyone else has brown. Guess that bylaw officer will then know who to fine ... as he takes a drive at 5am!

MANY WONDERFUL Sundays to the Living Hope Christian Fellowship for the delicious lunch they prepared for the Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School staff. Our full bellies greatly appreciated your thoughtfulness.

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important to you than drinking water? Lawns are purely decorative and should be at the bottom of the priority list. Unless you are watering fruits or vegetables, it’s a waste of a very valuable resource.

Please reconsider and respect others for being mindful of this.

I’D LIKE TO COMPLAIN. Complain about, who complain. Not that I have any real problem with people who complain. I complain, I heard someone complain about the weather today.

I’m getting older, now that’s a complain. Thank you Echo for hearing me complain. You can’t complain about that.

THANK YOU and Thank you again to Ted of FORTIS BC for taking the initiative and going that extra mile to help remedy a problem at our strata complex. You are a tremendous ambassador for FORTIS! Hope your work ethic and customer relations skills are appreciated. - A very grateful strata council member.

ERRATUM: My huge thanks to the local business lending us tents for our Canada get together should have read Rice Toyota vice Valley Toyota. Sorry about the slip.

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS A HUGE BOUQUET of roses to the person that turned in my bracelet at Superstore.

The bracelet belonged to my late sister-in-law and has sentimental value to me. I will definitely get a better clasp put on it.

There truly are a lot of honest people out there and you are at the top of my list. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

SHOWERS OF THANKS to the wonderful Roots Hair Stylist for coming to the rescue after I was caught in the rain setting up for the Courtenay Evening Market. Your thoughtfulness made my evening much more pleasant! Thank you.

“ROB” THE FIREWOOD MAN, who ripped us off and never came back: Here’s a hairy moldy beef to you and a heads up to others, his cord is nowhere near a cord.

TO THE FIVE a.m. Water thief ... you must have written just to get a reaction.

You could not possibly be THAT ignorant. Do we shake our heads, laugh out loud or just send you off into the desert and when you return, make sure that you have a boil water advisory notice stapled to your

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com front door?!....Wow. BOUQUETS to our waste collection people. The swampers have to be the most fit people in town.

They work extremely hard and extremely fast. Take a minute and watch sometime. They’re amazing.

SEWAGE with that Shellfish? Cumberland wants to dump its sewage in Baynes Sound, where shellfish is grown instead of in the Georgia Strait so they can save some money. This idea stinks.

I AM WRITING to say how thoroughly disgusted I am with the lack of care exhibited by the staff of the Emergency and X-Ray department of the St. Joseph’s Hospital this Sunday. My stepson has been sick with bronchitis and, as it was not getting better, we took him back to the clinic. The doctor (who presumably knows what they are doing as they are a DOCTOR) said that he needed to have a chest xray TODAY. We went to the x-ray department, where we were told that we had to go through emergency.

After sitting in emergency for nearly an hour, we were told that they are not open for outpatients on Sunday and they would not be giving him the x-ray he needed. I sincerely hope that if these people find themselves in this position that they are given exactly the same lack of treatment and condescending attitude we received. If this is the level of care that is the standard at this hospital, I am not surprised they find it necessary to have a security guard by the door.

A HUGE THANK YOU to AnMarco’s Furniture! On their website, they speak of reliability, honesty and integrity. Mark and his

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team deliver. For years, I have wanted a couch that fit my 5’2” frame and was ecstatic to find Anmarco’s carries a line of BC made furniture built for those with a smaller frame. My feet touched the ground!

When the couch arrived, it was a bit taller than the one I tried in the showroom. Hugely disappointing, I did not think much could be done. However, Mark worked with the manufacturer and changed the cushions and legs until I was happy. Anmarco’s is true to their word and I am very glad I bought my couch there.

WHAT IS WITH the bread truck that is constantly parked in the parking lot for the City Park and Lacrosse box on 20th Street?

Sometimes it is there 24/7.

I thought there were bylaws restricting commercial vehicle parking in public areas. It is an eyesore as well as blocking the mailbox and is also in the area that should be available to those that want to use the basketball hoop at the park and also taking up public parking spots that should be available to those using the Lacrosse box or the park. I have lived in this area for 5 years and don’t remember a day when it was not there. Isn’t it time the City did something about this?

I WAS AT A FUNERAL last year and there was a native singer from Cortez Island named Brenda. She sang a native love song and it was beautiful. I have never heard anything like this before or since. Has anyone heard of this woman or the native song?

I’VE RECENTLY VISITED the Comox Valley from the UK and looked at many of the beaches here which I must say are beautiful.

I came across Airforce Beach which had a lovely little kiosk there selling delicious gelato and the famous “chip butty” AND DELICIOUS HOME CUT FRIES YUM!! And to my delight a lovely English lady called Sarah served us, and she was so welcoming and friendly. What great service we received.

Thank you for a fantastic experience, keep it up!!

A YEAR OF DOG POO for the person who called in about an animal in distress in Merville on the Island Hwy. and a life time of horse manure to the Comox Valley SPCA for taking a whole day to check on an animal in distress call and then sending out an officer with no animal husbandry or people skills to scare an 81year old lady with terminal lung and bone cancer who has never had the SPCA come to check on her animals. Threatening to take animals away from a dying lady ... shame on you.

The vet checks all came out good, over 900 dollars later. I will never donate to that organization ever until they properly train their staff and don’t let the badge go to their head.

ing us as their “Adopt a school” recipient this year.

The library received 148 books from the local Coles store. Thank you to all the people who so generously donated to the program ... it made a pretty awesome 50th Birthday present for the school.

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO THANK the five kind souls who last Sunday volunteered their time, strength and beach towels to in order to help me stretcher my golden retriever out from Comox Lake. Had you not shown up and offered to help when you did, I don’t think I would have had the strength to hike out carrying an 85lb dog on my own. With your action, I was able to rush him to the vet where emergency procedures saved his life.

He lived to run, swim and chase balls another day!

Thank you so much.

THERE IS AN ANGEL alive and well, living in Comox. I was in John’s and their computer was having a melt down.

After several tries, the lady behind said she would pay for my groceries. I think she thought that my credit card was maxed out. I was shattered and deeply touched. At that moment, the machine dinged and my card was accepted. I thanked the lady and I am sure I saw little tufts of white feathers around her back. Thank you, kind lady, you know who you are.

ANOTHER TWO-DAY CVRD workshop with yet another outside Consultant on Comox Valley Priorities - selected by the CVRD CAO. How about a different approach? The Comox Valley has many home grown successful entrepreneurs and a number of very competent conservationists. I’m thinking that John Edgett, Harold Long, Bill Morrison, Jack Minard, Wayne White, Paul Horgen could provide expert advice for the price of a lunch, or two.

BOUQUET TO THE CADETS who picked up garbage outside the DND reservist property on Waveland and June Roads on Tuesday night.

Your efforts were noticed and truly appreciated by those of us who live in the area.

ÉCOLE PUNTLEDGE PARK would like to thank Indigo/Coles for choos-

A HUGE BOUQUET to Kelly Co painting. I had the interior of my house painted

THIS WEEK’S WINNER, DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED UP TO TUESDAY, IS: Dolly Beck, of Courtenay Winner of two classic cheese baskets from Dairy Queen Winners, you may pick up your prize certificates at the front desk of the Echo, 407-D Fifth Street, during regular business hours. Thanks to everyone for the great submissions- keep ‘em coming!

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

It’s not intended to hurt people or make unsubstantiated and libelous comments.

Names won’t be published with the beefs and bouquets; however, we do need your full name, mailing address and telephone number for verification purposes.

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I highly recommend this Company. Thanks from Noel Ave. A HUGE BOUQUET to Chucks Trucks Auto Detailing for the fantastic job they did on my van. I walk dogs and there was so much dog hair, that it took 14 hours to get it all out. My Van looks brand new, and I highly recommend them if you want a super job on your vehicles.

WARMEST THANKS to Dr. Chris Cannon and Carly of Van Isle vets for being the ones to so lovingly sending Tasha (cat), Holly (dog) and Rio (cat) to sleep in the last six months, where they very much needed to be. One’s only comfort when losing beloved family members is that the suffering is no more. Thank you, Chris. Betty.

SUCH HEARTFELT THANKS to the owner of The House of Colour who, when he knew that the paint and brush ordered were for the SPCA, immediately said “No charge, for they do such good work.” I say AMEN to that, as a long-time volunteer. Please make sure that your pets are well, everybody.

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Ask The Dentists!

Drs. Manny Karamanis & Brett Burry

Greyhound putting the brakes on North Island bus routes for good

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

How Could They Get It So Wrong?

Dear Doctors - I was on vacation in Mexico last year and found a dental clinic that did implants.

The doctor was trained in the USA. What was attractive was the price – it was about 1/3 of what I was quoted in Toronto where I used to live. The dentist said all I needed was 4 implants – 2 up and 2 down, and my denture would be anchored and allow me to eat properly. Well, he did it, and less than 4 months later 2 of them have fallen out and the other two are wobbly. What has gone wrong?

Answer - You're unfortunately one of many who have discovered that 'what you see is not what you'll get' with health care in a holiday destination. We see patients with similar stories.

One recently was embarrassed to admit he didn't want to pay the 'Canadian' price and opted to save money in South America. His case was unfortunately quite severe and he is going to have to invest a lot more to try and rectify it.

Occasionally the bone is so damaged that it cannot be fixed for any price. We don't have a problem with someone trying to save money, but we do encourage patients to ask us first. The fact that the Mexican dentist happened to be trained in the USA means nothing. Every country has great dentists, and some who are lacking. I don't care what profession you are in – not everyone is equal. With dental implants, placing (installing) them requires accurate positioning, and appropriate bone density. Imagine putting a fence around your back yard. You may dig a hole a foot deep, put in the post, and cover it up with a gallon of cement. It might look great, but with the first strong wind it will blow over and your 'perfect' fence is useless. Dental implants must be anchored correctly in good bone, and frequently we have to actually 'build' that bone because our aging process (plus the fact we may be placing an implant in a site that hasn't had teeth for years) may require fortification. The offshore dentistry we see is often cosmetically pleasing, but equally as often the underlying work may be inadequate.

We encourage you to visit a skilled implant dentist here, and examine your options. It may be 'fixable' or we might have to start over. In either case, you'll have your best diagnosis so you can make your next best decision!

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Greyhound Canada is eliminating bus routes that would impact the Comox Valley.

The bus company has notified BC Passenger Transportation Board of its plan to abandon its licence on the routes between Nanaimo to Port Hardy.

Greyhound provides one trip daily in each direction on the following routes: Nanaimo, Nanoose, Parksville, French Creek, Qualicum Beach, Horne Lake, Bowser, Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Cumberland, Royston, Courtenay, Merville, Black Creek, Oyster River, Campbell River, Sayward and Highway 19, Sayward, Woss Camp, Port McNeill, Port Alice and Port Hardy.

Greyhound’s BC District manager, Brad Scott, advises the community if they have any comments regarding its proposal,

they can notify the BC Passenger Transportation Board by July 2 either by mail at BC Passenger Transportation Board, P.O. Box 9850 Stn. Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W9T5, or by fax at 250953-3788. You may also send an email to: p t b o a r d @ g o v. b c . c a (Quote Application 197-15/ Routes U & W).

Although this loss of bus service may be of concern to the Comox Valley, Tofino Bus Services Inc may help alleviate some of the region’s worries.

It has applied to the BC Passenger Transportation Board for a new inter-city bus licence that will include a service in the Comox Valley.

Dylan Green, founder and president of Tofino Bus, said depending on the approval process, there may be no interruption in service.

The service Tofino Bus plans to offer will include Nanaimo, Nanoose, Parksville, French Creek,

Qualicum Beach, Horne Lake, Bowser, Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston, Courtenay, Merville, Black Creek, Oyster River, Campbell River, Sayward and Highway 19, Port McNeill, Woss Camp, Port Alice junction and Port Hardy.

Green has sought the support of the Village of Cumberland in its application to take over the bus routes to be abandoned by Greyhound.

The Tofino routes will also connect to Vancouver via Departure Bay terminal in Nanaimo and also coordinate with Greyhound’s North America-wide network via Nanaimo and Vancouver.

The Tofino Bus route application, however does not include Cumberland, which councillor Jesse Ketler noticed.

Cumberland CAO, Sundance Topham said he talked to Green about the Cumberland route.

Police Blotter Comox Valley responded to the following incidents between June 16 and 22:

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.

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“He told me that they would service Cumberland through Courtenay and also have the option to come here,” said Topham.

“They also have a relationship with Hostel International so they might also come in and go to the hostel in town as well.”

Councillor Roger Kishi said Greyhound has been reducing the bus service in the North Island for quite sometime.

“It’s only because of public pressure that’s maintained the service until now,” said Kishi.

“Tofino Bus has seen an opportunity for increasing their business and I think it’s a good thing they are willing to step in when Greyhound goes out.”

Kishi made a motion to write a letter to the BC Passenger Transportation Board that supports Tofino Bus’ application for new inter-city route licence. Council approved it.

■ On June 16th police took a report of a mischief that had occurred at the car lot of Brian Mcleans located on the 2100 block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. It is reported that someone has jumped on several of the cars in the lot causing significant damage. (2015-7623) ■ Police received a call of found power tools on June 20th. The person finding the tools stated that they were, on the ground under an overturned wheel barrow, in a treed area around the 2400 block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. Shortly after taking this report a person called in reporting a theft of power tools from their residence. Both were reunited. (2015-7838) ■ On June 20 police took a report of a mischief that had occurred at the McDonalds restaurant on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay. It was related that a male had gone into the ball room and damaged a Plexiglas window making it unsafe for children to play. This investigation is continuing. (2105-7856) ■ On the evening of June 20th police conducting radar enforcement

on highway 19a when they encountered a vehicle going 104 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to have been consuming alcohol.

A roadside screening device was employed and the driver was found to be over the legal limit. The driver was issued with no drivers licence as he had an expired BC learners licence; he was given a 90 Immediate Roadside Prohibition, had his vehicle towed and impounded for 30 days and was issued a 3 Month notice of suspension under the Motor Vehicle act.(2015-7861) ■ Police were flagged down by a concerned citizen on the night of June 21st. It was related that a car was stopped at the intersection of Cliffe Avenue and 17th street and the driver appeared to be asleep. Police located the driver and the investigation resulted in the driver receiving a 90-day Immediate Roadside prohibition and had his vehicle towed and impounded for 30 days. (2015-7889) ■ On June 22nd police received a report of a theft of a boat motor off of a boat that was moored in the Comox Marina. The motor stolen is described as a 9.9 hp Mercury outboard motor. (2015-7982)

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SPRING IN THE GARDEN Vincent Van Gogh was inspired by Sunflowers

BY ELLEN PRESLEY Anderton Nursery It is not surprising that artists often use flowers as their subject matter.

When I look at my garden, I am often struck by the beauty and exquisite form of a particular flower. As one flower finishes blooming another appears and I am in awe with its intrinsic perfection, the way light plays upon each curve and how it moves in the slightest of breezes or how in the early morning, dew clings to a petal.

The famous painter Vincent Van Gogh was inspired by the yellow tones in wheat fields, the beauty of roses and anemones, the delicate white blossoms of fruit trees and the brilliant blues of the Irises.

Some of his most famous paintings were those of sunflowers. An

artist who was prone to depression, he found happiness in his yellow house in Arles, France. When his friend, Paul Gauguin, came to visit he decorated his house with pictures of sunflowers.

Helianthus (Sunflower) comes from the Greek word Helios meaning sun and anthus meaning flower. Many sun worshiping religions used the sunflower as a symbol of the sun and because of its ability (heliotropism) to turn towards the sun as it grows.

Although the sunflower will turn to face the sun as it grows, it will almost always face east once the plant matures - which is why you will see fields of Sunflowers facing in one direction, like soldiers all in a row, answering an ancient call of the solar system.

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www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.JUNE 26, 2015 (Continued from page 12) Sunflowers are one of the cheeriest flowers to put in your garden.

It’s like adding sunshine to your world - especially when those gray days appear to daunt us, looking out the window and seeing these sunny friends can really brighten your day.

Sunflowers come in a variety of sizes and colours. There are the short varieties which are perfect for a children’s garden such as “Big Smile” with its gorgeous large 5” blooms of golden yellow with a chocolate colored center. It grows 10- 15” and can be placed in the front of the border, in a container, or as a greeting along a pathway. (Sure to illicit a smile from even the grumpiest curmudgeon).

Another perfect choice for the children‚‘s garden is the slightly larger sunflower “Teddy Bear” which grows 1-3 feet high and has adorable double pompom like blossoms. All sunflowers will attract bees, butterflies and birds to your garden - perfect for observing nature throughout the summer.

For the mid to back of the border or next to the fence, try the sunflower ‚“Moon shadow” at almost 4 ft.

This sunflower has creamy white petals with a dark brown center and fits in with any color scheme.

White blooms are a lovely addition to any flower bed and are perfect for evening walks as they naturally illuminate in the evening capturing the moon light - delightful for romantic strolls in the garden.

One of the tallest Sunflowers, is the “Russian Mammoth” at 10-12 feet which is often used along a fence or at the end of a vegetable garden.

Large sunflowers are great as a focal point, to hide an unsightly structure or to grow for competition at the fall fair.

(The tallest sunflower grown to date is 30 feet 1 inch.) This tall variety with its large flower head was developed in Russia originally for food production.

Sunflowers are easy to grow and prefer a deep rich, welldrained soil and thrive in full sun.

Fertilize in the spring and give only water for the rest of the summer as over fertilizing leads to weak stems. One tsp. of borax in 1 1/2 cups of water will supply sunflowers with enough boron to produce a large seed head.

Pick flowers to encourage more blooms.

Sunflower seeds can be eaten, if the birds don’t get them first. Whereas the birds will eat them raw, we prefer them salted and roasted. Harvest the seeds when the heads of the flower turn yellow and hang them to dry.

Once dry, rub the seeds off

and soak them overnight in a gallon of water with 1 cup of salt. Dry in a 250 F. oven for 4-5 hours and store in an airtight container. The blackseeded varieties are mainly for oil and birdseeds. The gray and white-striped varieties like the mammoth are for drying and eating.

As a cut flower, Sunflowers make bold dramatic bouquets and if you are artistically inclined, they are fun to paint.

Vincent Van Gogh preferred to paint from life.

He would pick the sunflowers early in the morning and paint all in one go before the flowers collapsed.

Should you try to use sunflowers in a bouquet try this suggestion for lasting flowers. Pick them in the evening or early morning, cutting the stalks cleanly with a sharp knife. Remove the lower leaves, and plunge the stems into boiling water for one and half to two minutes, then condition the stems in cool water in a tall container overnight.

Once conditioned, the stem can be recut and used in arrangements. Then you and your friends can paint to your hearts content without being rushed.

So whether you are a sun worshipper, an aspiring artist or simply one who loves the happy face, a sunflower is sure to make a wonderful addition to your garden this summer.

Happy Gardening!

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Home and Garden Tour a glimpse into ‘Legendary’ Cumberland This Saturday June 27th from 9-5 don’t miss the inaugural 2015 Cumberland Home and Garden Tour.

This NEW event is an exclusive glimpse into an eclectic selection of gardens, homes and built spaces that reflect the legendary character of the Village.

Visit Village Square Saturday for bonus fun with art and craft vendors, an Elixir Bar from Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary, music and draws for amazing prizes, all funds towards the forest.

Make a day of it - add in some Cumberland Brewing Company pints, a tasty lunch or dinner in the Village, a ride on the trails or a jump in the lake.

All homes are an easy ride from each other for those who want to enjoy the event car-free.

Tickets are only $25 and are redeemable for a special souvenir passport to be picked up in Village Square on this Saturday. 100% of proceeds support the Cumberland Forest and their efforts to purchase and protect

Vibrant colour in the home of Marie Hale beautiful forest lands surrounding the Village of Cumberland. The Cumberland Community Forest Society is in the final year of their current campaign to purchase over 55 hectares of forest.

As they approach their 2016 goals you can be a big part of this success story through attending events, donating cash, goods or services or signing on as a monthly donor.

For details visit www. cumberlandforest.com.

The 2015 Cumberland Home and Garden Tour

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The Comox Amateur Radio Club will be again hosting their Field Day on June 27th at Kin Beach.

Field Day is when a group of guys and gals interested in Amateur Radio get together, usually in an open area, set up some of their radio communication equipment and see how many contacts they can make “around the world”.

They use HF (high frequency), VHF (very high frequency) and UHF (ultra high frequency) equipment and what makes it even more interesting is that all the equipment used is powered by DC (direct current) batteries. They

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The reason they do this is to practise radio communications in case of an emergency.

If we, here in the Comox Valley and other close by areas, lost all methods of contacting others, (cell phones, normal phones, and our “power grid” those using Amateur Radio equipment could communicate with those who could possibly provide help.

And it’s also a fun time, as participants get to see many different kinds of Amateur Radio equipment, meet other HAMS (that’s what they are called) and hopefully have other interested

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Check out the world of HAM radio at annual Field Day people come down and join them. You will be more than welcome to join us and partake in a hot dog, a soft drink and some HAM talk.

This year there’s another reason for you to visit as one of the past members and his wife have asked the club members to help in the sale of his Amateur equipment and there is lots of it!

Most of it will be priced at ridiculously low prices and on top of that we will be open to offers. It could become your chance to become a HAM. Remember, Saturday, June 27, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Kin Beach. Hope to see you there.

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Coho salmon fry rescued

by Millard-Piercy Stewards The warm sunny weather this spring has been very enjoyable (although we may pay for it later with water shortages) but to stream-dwelling fish it spells disaster.

Many of the streams on Vancouver Island have very low water levels and this situation is likely to get worse as summer progresses. Low summer flows are typical of many local streams but this year it is happening at least a month earlier than normal.

Piercy Creek, the main tributary of Millard Creek, usually dries up to a series of unconnected pools by mid-summer, resulting in mortality of rearing coho salmon juveniles due to high temperature, low oxygen and increased predation from raccoons and other predators.

Coho salmon rear in freshwater for a full year before migrating to the estuary as smolts in spring so sufficient good quality water is essential to their survival.

Recently, volunteers from Millard-Percy Watershed Stewards captured an estimated 1,500 coho fry from Piercy Creek adjacent to Piercy Creek Estates and released them into the enhanced side-

Volunteers from Millard-Piercy Watershed Stewards releasing coho salmon fry captured in Piercy Creek into the enhanced side-channel of Millard Creek. channel of Millard Creek.

Because of its springfed origin, Millard Creek flows year round, even during dry summers.

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Millard-Piercy Watershed Stewards have been actively involved in improving the health of the

watershed for more than 20 years. We are alway looking for more volunteers. For additional information please visit our website: http://millardpiercy.org.

I encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the many activities that are happening on July 1, starting with the parade at 10:30AM. Help Courtenay celebrate their 100th anniversary.

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SURF’S UP!

Take transit to Spit It’s easy to enjoy summer with BC Transit in the Comox Valley thanks to the return of the Goose Spit Park Beach Bus. Your carefree commute to the park will run, six days a week, from July 4 to August 30, 2015.

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit urge residents and tourists to leave their driving and parking worries behind and take advantage of the Beach Bus. Goose Spit Park is home to spectacular surf, sand, scenery and coastal wildlife.

The Beach Bus to Goose Spit Park will see up to four return trips Monday to Friday, with extended service on Saturdays with up to six return trips.

This year’s schedule focuses on late afternoon and evening service.

“Taking in the beautiful scenery of Goose Spit Park is even more convenient thanks to the return of the Beach Bus,” said Comox Valley MLA Don McRae. “We’re excited that this option is available to residents and tourists and we encourage everyone to jump on board.”

“Goose Spit is so popular in the summer that traffic getting there, and finding parking once you’re there, can take a lot of the enjoyment out of the expe-

rience,” said Bruce Jolliffe, chair of the CVRD’s board of directors. “Taking the bus to the b each is such an easy way to remove driving and parking headaches from the equation all summer long.”

The return of the Beach Bus provides a popular connection for our customers to their community, said BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha.

“We encourage everyone to try the bus and see how easy and efficient it is to get around.”

Regular fares apply; $2.00 for adults and $1.75 for seniors/youth.

For more information on Goose Spit Park Beach Bus schedules and on all transit services in the Comox Valley call 250.339.5453 or use the online trip planning tools at www.bctransit.com/regions/com CONTEST: To celebrate summer, Comox Valley residents can enter to win a free monthly bus pass.

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Music lovers rejoice! Rock out to a week of free concerts in Simms Park and enjoy some of the Comox Valley’s best musicians!

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Monday, June 29th: Jazz Under the Stars 7PM - 9:30PM Some of the Valley’s best jazz, including Ralph Barrat and the Sharp Seven with special guests.

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Tuesday, June 30th: The Originals 7PM - 9:30PM Homegrown original music featuring Gord Carter, Comox and Friends, Todd Butler Band, and Sue Medley’s Back Road Band.

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1:15PM (APPROX) • OPENING CEREMONIES (after parade) Presenting Canadian Armed Forces Honour Guard 1:30PM • New Mother Earth plays on Simms Park stage • FREE family swim in Courtenay’s outdoor pool • Costco Canada’s Big Birthday cake is served • RCAF Search and Rescue (SAR) Capability Demo, Lewis Park, subject to weather & operational commitment • Sue Medley, Mary Murphy on Stage, Lewis Park 2:00PM • “The Brodie Dawson Band” on Simms Park Stage 2PM-4PM • TEA DANCE at the Native Son’s Hall with “Georgia Straight Big Band” and tea served by Evergreen Club Ladies Everyone welcome - FREE event!

2:30PM • Metis Jigging Contest in Lewis Park 3:00PM • ANNUAL KIDS BIKE DRAW in Lewis park • “Luke Guthrie” on Simms Park Stage 3:30PM • “Darryl and Saskia” in Lewis Park 4:00PM • Battle of Band 2015 winners play in Simms Park • “Bruce and Judy Wing” - Lewis Park near the Beer Garden 7:00PM • Centennial Variety Show at Sid Williams Theatre

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COMOX BC CONSERVATIVES AGM • The Comox Valley Constituency Association of the BC Conservatives will be holding their annual general meeting on Saturday, June 27 at the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay starting at 10 am. Guest speaker will be Ian MacDonald, the President of the BC Conservative Party. All interested parties welcome to attend.

Refreshments will be served. FMI: Art Karpus, Secretary, 250-3399770.

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A special ring He was just a rookie on a veteran-laden team, but B.C. Lion Tony Collier made a key play in the famous 1994 Grey Cup

BY DEBRA MARTIN Echo Staff Drop in to Courtenay Tireland and ask for Tony Collier. You’ll be met initially with a blank stare until there’s a big smile and an ‘oh, you mean TeeCee’.

Whatever he goes by, Tony Collier has something most tire shop workers don’t have - a Grey Cup ring.

The Mississippi native was a rookie defensive back with the B.C. Lions when they met the Baltimore no-names in the Canadian Football League championship game in 1994.

If he didn’t know much about Canada by then, he sure found out during Grey Cup week in Vancouver as Canada vs.

United States fervour hit a peak.

The CFL, out of financial desperation, had expanded that year into the U.S. But the American teams didn’t have to abide by the Canadian player quota ratios.

The Baltimore franchise owner was bragging that week about how he would eliminate the Canadian quotas for all teams, and probably even change the name of the league itself.

None of that sat well, even with sports fans who hadn’t paid much attention to the CFL over the previous years.

The Baltimore team, coached by legend Don Matthews, was stacked with big, strong American talent, especially in the trenches.

The team’s defensive linemen boasted all Grey Cup week that no team could run against them and they didn’t expect

the BC Lions would either.

But Cory Philpot, and running mate Sean Millington, a Canadian, had plenty to say about that - on the field.

Tony was one of only about three rookies on the team that year for the Lions.

He’d ended up in B.C. after NFL aspirations fell through.

His friend, Cory Philpot, who he had played with at the University of Mississippi (Ol’ Miss) and was a year ahead of him, gave him a call and suggested he try the CFL. They both had the same agent, and next thing you know Tony was with the Lions in the defensive secondary.

He ended up playing a key role in the Grey Cup game.

Five minutes into the final quarter, Baltimore quarterback Tracy Ham was scrimmaging at the B.C. Lions’ goal line.

Tony saw his chance, based on film study and a scouting report he did on Ham. “I saw him scrambling ... I came off of my guy. I caught him right at the goal line.”

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Defensive back Tony Collier made a critical fumble recovery in the 1994 Grey Cup

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(Continued from page 21)

He hit him, the ball came loose, Tony picked it up and managed to run it a few yards before being tackled.

An important and seemingly inevitable touchdown was prevented.

B.C. went on to win the game on a last minute field goal by Lui Pasaglia.

Tony says it was the game preparation he’d done that put him in position to make a big play.

That, and mentoring by all-star defensive back Less Browne, who had taken Tony under his wing that year and called him “my little rookie.”

The B.C. Lions of 1994 were known as a team of “wingnuts” - there were non-stop fist fights in the locker room and more shenanigans off the field.

“We were a bunch of misfits,” Tony recalled. “Nobody was on the same page.”

He credits head coach Dave Ritchie with being able to get the team together.

“He did an excellent job as far as gelling us as a team. It started to click and everybody started trusting each other.”

The Lions’ offensive line was comprised of all Canadians, and the defensive line had

We were a bunch of misfits. Nobody was on the same page. He (Dave Ritchie) did an excellent job as far as gelling us as a team. It started to click and everybody started trusting each other.”

TONY COLLIER Former B.C. Lion

three out of four Canadian players. They were all much smaller than their American opponents. But they got the job done.

Tony recalls that nobody thought the B.C. Lions had a chance to make it to the Grey Cup that year.

The team finished third in the regular season, then had to go to Edmonton for the semi-final and Calgary for the final.

“It was really cold there,” he said. The Canadian linesmen, he remembers, practiced without their shirts on, while the American players from way down south were bundled up in balaclavas, sweaters, jogging pants.

“I remember thinking,

these guys, they’re ready.”

There was jubilation, of course, when the B.C. Lions hoisted the Grey Cup. That’s when the fumble he’d forced and the recovery he’d made “really hit me”.

Tony went on to play another two seasons with the Lions, then was briefly with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He had ripped up a knee ligament and “it was never the same”.

So that was the end of his football career. He went on to found and run some business ventures on the lower mainland, some with Cory Philpot. Tony met his wife in White Rock and it turned out she was originally from Courtenay and wanted to come back.

Tony had had enough of trying to be an entrepreneur, so when the opportunity came about five years ago to work at Tireland he took it.

■ “TeeCee” and his buddy Cory Philpot, along with other great B.C. Lions and CFL alumni, will be at Saturday’s centennial tailgate party to sign autographs and meet with fans.

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Football and the ties that bind Courtenay and the B.C. Lions have a long relationship, not forgotten during Centennial

By Debra Martin Echo Staff Why a tailgate party in Courtenay?

Those are usually associated with football, right?

Newcomers to the city and Comox Valley may not know that the B.C. Lions held their annual spring training camps here for many years dating back to the early 1960s.

Long-lasting friendships were formed in a connection that has prevailed over 50 years.

The last two football training camps held here were in 1997 and 1998, under Head Coach Adam Rita.

Now, modern team needs - especially in the field department - have ruled out the BC Lions’ return for the foreseeable future.

We’re not sure if the first training camp was held here in 1961. That was the first reference we could find in the Comox District Free Press microfilm editions.

But we do know that former mayors George Hobson and Bill Moore were major movers and shakers in getting the team over here. And they are both gone now.

In those days, there were no Vancouver Canucks to monopolize professional sports coverage. The B.C. Lions were ‘it’ when it came to pro sports in the province.

The team’s first season was in 1954. By Bailey scored the Lions’ first ever touchdown in a 9-4 upset of the visiting Calgary Stampeders.

Two of the Moore sisters hitch a ride at one of the early BC Lions training camps in Courtenay. In the background is the old grandstand that used to grace Lewis Park. On the left

is Dawn (Moore) Lupton sitting on By Bailey’s shoulder and on the right, perched on Willy Fleming’s shoulder, is Cathy ‘Pookie’ (Moore) Cockwill.

Left: Quarterback Joe Kapp in his Arbutus Hotel room, going over the playbook.

Right: Two BC Lions linemen practising at Lewis Park.

These photos are part of the Bill Lamb collection, Courtenay and District Museum

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Courtenay Mayor Ron Webber takes a swill from the Grey Cup on one of its visits here, while quarterback Damon Allen, right, signs an autograph for a fan during 1997 training camp event

Courtenay has long connection with BC Lions football sneak back into their rooms at the Arbutus Hotel after missing curfew. They got caught on the outside fire escape.

Another early memory is following a group of Lions players, led by Willie Fleming, down the street. The players were all singing “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”, inserting references to Courtenay.

Another story about the team was that they were banned from the Courtenay Hotel for fighting

(Continued from page 23) Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Kapp came to the Lions in 1961 to join Hall of Fame running back Willie Fleming.

The stage was set for the team’s first Grey Cup appearance in 1963.

And they were doing their spring training in Courtenay.

Former Courtenay mayor Ron Webber remembers Joe Kapp and his gang trying to

with locals and tearing the place apart. Webber says he doesn’t think it happened. Another former mayor, Starr Winchester, daughter of Bill Moore, said she’d heard it had.

“I think it would be fair enough to say that the Lions had a ‘very good time’ while they were in Courtenay back in the good old days! Certainly not like that any more, they are very disciplined athletes now that must follow a strict regime,” she said. “I know

my Dad took many of them salmon fishing at Bates Beach with George Bates and Billy Browne”.

Those who recall the 1963 Grey Cup game will remember that Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive player Angelo Mosca forced Willie Fleming out of the game on a controversial tackle that is still debated to this day. The TiCats won.

Webber was at that game and remembers threatening to bust

a few bottles over Mosca’s head if he ever ran into him.

Sure enough, some hours later, Webber and friends piled into an elevator at the hotel and there in the corner, in a white suit, clutching a bottle of Southern Comfort, was Mosca himself. Passed out. Standing up.

Webber says he took one look at the size of the guy and decided not to try any bottle-bashing.

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BC Lions really enjoyed Courtenay (Continued from page 24) Over the next decades a number of great, and sometimes notso-great, BC Lions teams, players and coaches came to Courtenay in the spring. Vic Rapp and Don Matthews come to mind, along with Adam Rita who convened the last two camps here.

Rita, in an email conversation, said he first came to Courtenay as a guest coach in 1977 for the BC Lions, while coaching at UNLV and U of Hawaii. That was a role he continued until 1982 before being hired full-time in 1983, by Don Matthews.

When he was named Lions head coach in 1997, he brought the team back to Courtenay for spring training.

“My fondest memories of Courtenay are the people. The most hospitable people. The Elks, The Old House, oyster stew at the Hobsons, the Hope and Moore families, who I consider family. Norm, Chris, Ferg, Gordie (RIP) and the list goes on.

Pook and Rick Cockwill, my best friends,” Rita writes.

Rita brought the team back in 1998 for training camp, but stepped down as head coach later that season.

He’s retired now from the CFL, living in Ontario where he coaches at a private high school in Port Hope, as well as doing some coaching in Europe.

He’s still a somewhat frequent visitor to the Comox Valley, and only a prior family engagement is keeping him away from this weekend’s centennial tailgate party.

Ron Webber remembers how well the BC Lions have always treated him and other Courtenay residents - field level access at games, the use of the Lions’ private suite once, bus trips with the team from camp over to Vancouver for exhibition games.

“We’ve had a good relationship with them over the training camps,” Webber said.

The late Bob Ackles (“The Waterboy”) and his wife Kay became good friends with the Moore and Hobson families.

Starr Winchester recalls that Kay was the first to sign the memorial book at the 1982 funeral of her father.

The small-town atmosphere here tied in perfectly with the workingman ethos of a Canadian Football League team. No multi-millionaires on either side.

“They’d like to come back. We treated them royally here. They’ve got good memories of Courtenay,” says Webber.

■ Meet some great B.C. Lions and CFL alumni players on Saturday at the Sports Centre. For details about the tailgate party and sports festival please see our Centennial homecoming week supplement in today’s Echo.

BC Lions Jamie Taras thanks members of the Courtenay Junior Secondary band for playing at the 1997 welcoming of the team for training camp

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Celebration of Life - ?5 / Please join the family and friends of

Gerry Hunter , 7 + on Saturday, June 27th at the Cumberland Cultural Centre at 1:00 p.m.

Thomas Arnold Crosier September 23, 1927 - June 16, 2015 After battling cancer and infection, Arnold passed away, just as he wished, in the peace and quiet of his home his wife and two daughters by his side.

He has written a little about himself that he would like to share. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was born in Sherburn Malton York on September 23 of 1927 to devoted parents, Winifred and Thomas Crosier. I leave behind, my loving wife Mary, daughters Jane (Terry) Swintak and Sara (Garth) Grant, granddaughters Candace and Rhonda, grandsons Thomas and Ian and 5 great-grandchildren.

Educated at Nunthorpe Grammar School in York, I started my engineering training as a junior draftsman with the LNER Railway which became British Rail in 1943. From York, transfers were needed to Edinburgh and London and my responsibilities grew. With completion of BSE. External degree at London University I spent several years with Mott, Hay and Anderson Consulting Engineers working as a designer and  resident engineer. In 1952 I moved to a position with the CNR in the Winnipeg buildings construction department. By 1954 I had established myself as an independent consulting structural engineer . T A Crosier and Associates was founded in1954. In the next several years the company evolved and in 1976 became Crosier Kilgour and Partners. Happily married to Elizabeth Mary  in 1953, my two daughters Jane and Sara provided a busy family backdrop to an expanding business career in Winnipeg. Retirement from the company was in 1986 at which time Mary and I were living in Vancouver and I opened a new branch office in 1980. As happens to many new settlers in B.C. we decided to move to The Island where we have enjoyed many memorable days together.  Daughter Jane and her husband Terry joined us in their retirement and have provided great support to Mary and I in our senior years. We have had a rich and full life.â&#x20AC;?

Family would like to thank friends and neighbours, Dr. James Ingrey, St. Joseph Hospital, Red Cross, OmniCare, Pharmasave, CV Hospice Society, Community Home Nurses and Workers for their assistance in helping with Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care and in support of his two daughters. As he wished, there will be no funeral service.

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Henry Kevin McCabe 1952-2015 Kevin passed away peacefully June 12, 2015 in St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital with family by his side.

He was born in St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aug. 16, 1952 and lived in the Comox Valley all his life. Kevin was a logger up and down the B.C. Coast until retirement. Not long after, he went to work for his brother in Fort McMurray doing security work.

Kevin had a great sense of humour and lived life to the fullest.

Kevin was predeceased by his dad Felix McCabe and his mom Agnes (Nan) McConochie and stepfather William (Bill) McConochie.

Kevin is survived by his sons Matthew and Justin McCabe of Ottawa, stepson Cody Zaleschuk of Port Alberni, stepdaughter Brittney Thom, sister Sharon Hastings (John) of Comox Valley, brother John McCabe (Karen) of Comox Valley, stepsisters Betty Armour (Dave), Barb Arseneau, Lynn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell (Mike) also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Flowers gratefully declined in consideration of donations in Kevinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to a charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Campbell River and St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospital for all their wonderful care.

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Dave Anita Wotschel Wotschel of of Dave White White and and Anita Comox, BC are delighted to announce Comox, BC are delighted to announce the the engagement engagement of of their their daughter, daughter, Shannon Shannon White to Dale Dale Addis, Addis, son son of of Tony Tony and and white to Brenda Addis of Squamish BC Brenda Addis of Squamish BC A summer summer wedding wedding will will A take place in August 2015 take place in August 2015

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NOTICE OF SALE TO RECOUP WAGES 1980 Buick Riviera coupe 4Z57RAE444914 N.E.Winchester pay $1000.00 for repair work or it will be sold at 404 Upland Ave., Courtenay, BC on June 19th at 12pm 250â&#x2C6;&#x2019;702â&#x2C6;&#x2019;7397 senior.savage@telus.net

SELZLER, Eleanor (Nora) January 24, 1926 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 14, 2015 It is with sad hearts that we announce passing of our mother, Nora, the p on June 14, 2015 at the Cowichan District Hospital C with her family by her side. w SELZLER, Eleanor (Nora) Lewis Sperry (Arnott) was born January 24, 1926 in Rosalind, Alberta to parents Bessie & Titus Arnott. She was predeceased by her parents and sisters Betty Bierwith and Marion Collins B of Calgary. o She received her public schoolSh ing in i Calgary and obtained her nursing diploma from the University Alberta, Edmonton, in 1948. of Alberta Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey took her to Whitehorse, Victoria, Duncan, Gold River, Campbell River, Courtenay, back to Victoria and finally returning to Duncan. During her 32 years in Gold River, Nora saw her three daughters graduate from school; three children get married (two in Gold River), was active with St. Peter & St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ecumenical church, Lioness Club, and owned and operated Gold River Builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supplies Ltd until her retirement in 1989.

While in Duncan since 2012, Mom was a member of a seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choir and was an executive in the Catholic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League of St. Edwards church.

Her cremated remains will be taken to Calgary to be interred with her sister Marion in their motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burial plot.

Nora is survived by her children Brian (Marlene), Kamloops; Janet Norman, Duncan; Karen Cooling (Wally), Saltair; Donna vanAkker (Zig) Victoria; her grandchildren Tracey (Victor); Vincent; Lindsay (Nick), Eileen (Nick); Pamela; Ashley (Darcy); Alysha; and great grandchildren Celeste, Riley & Eric.

A funeral mass will be held July 11, 2015 at 11 am at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Duncan, BC. We are grateful for the tender care Mom received from the nurses and doctors of the CDH, especially Dr. Elliott.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to any charity of your choice.

Cumberland and Royston Stage 2 Water Restrictions Effective July 1, 2015 Stage 2 water restrictions will be in effect July 1, 2015 for users of the Cumberland and Royston water systems.

Under Stage 2 restrictions, watering your lawn with a sprinkler is reduced to one day a week for certain periods based on your civic address. Washing sidewalks, driveways, windows, and buildings is prohibited under most circumstances.

For details on water restrictions: Village of Cumberland cumberland.ca 250-336-2291

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Richard Hilton It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dickâ&#x20AC;? Hilton on June 15th, 2015. He was born on February 1, 1916 in Vancouver B.C. but lived in Courtenay, B.C. for many years with his family.

Dick is survived by his three sons Richard (Lisa), Robert (Carol) and Casey (Sherri), and grandchildren, Bryce and Reid. He was predeceased by his wife Mary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mollyâ&#x20AC;? Hilton (nee Rickson) and daughter Linda.

Dick grew up in Winnipeg, M.B., and stayed there until graduating from Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute in 1934. In his senior year at school, his team won the Manitoba championship in Basketball. Shortly after graduating, he moved back to Vancouver, and worked a gold dredge on the Klondike River. While he was working on the river, Dick was called to duty for World War II. He joined the military and was requested to be a member of a new elite unit called the First Special Service Force. This elite unit was highly respected for their heroic efforts, and feared by the enemy. In February, 2015, the First Special Service Force received the Congressional Gold Medal from the US Congress.

Dick had many interests and hobbies that he enjoyed. He was an avid golfer, and a member of the Shriners and Masons.

His last final years were spent living at the Comox Valley Seniors Village where he had many friends and wonderful caregivers.

Special thanks to the Comox Royal Canadian Legion where he recently received his 65 year membership pin.

He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and community.

In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Shriners Hospital http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/ By request of dad there will be no service.â&#x20AC;?

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Corporation of the Village Of Cumberland PROPERTY TAX NOTICES 2015 Property tax notices for the Village of Cumberland have been mailed to all property owners. If you own property inside the municipal boundaries of the Village of Cumberland and have not received your tax notice, please contact the Village OfďŹ ce at 250- 336-2291. Please ensure your taxes are paid by the deadline of July 2nd, 2015 to avoid a 10% penalty. The Village accepts cash, cheque, debit card and payments made online or in person at participating ďŹ nancial institutions. Home Owner Grants must be applied for each year. If you are eligible for the Provincial Home Owner Grant, please complete the application on the back of your Property Tax Notice and submit it to the Village OfďŹ ce on or before July 2, 2015. OfďŹ ce hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday (closed for stat holidays).

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Allen Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ Supply and installation of 290 m of 150 mm dia. PVC watermain, complete with all required fire hydrants, service renewals, and tie-ins.

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Technical inquiries regarding this tender may be directed to: MR. ANDREW GOWER, P.ENG., PE WEDLER ENGINEERING LLP 2459 COUSINS AVENUE COURTENAY, BC V9N 3N6 PHONE: (250) 334-3263 EMAIL: agower@wedler.com Tenders are scheduled to close at: Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time Tender Closing Date: July 06, 2015 Address: WEDLER ENGINEERING LLP 2459 COUSINS AVENUE COURTENAY, BC V9N 3N6 The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed most favorable in the interests of the Village. Tenders not conforming to the specified requirements may be returned to the Tenderer without consideration.

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9 & Dine is Back at Sunnydale!

GOLF NEWS CROWN ISLE’S HIDDEN SECRETS On yet another spectacular day at Crown Isle, the Tuesday ladies’ club played their own game not knowing who their hidden or secret partner was!

AND THE WINNERS ARE: 1st low net-Jan MacFarlane and Joanne Meyer 2nd low net: Margaret Forgeron and Evie MacDonald, who is a great golfer and great photographer!

3rd low net: Jenny Steel and Linda Foreman Once again the ladies were in top form with their birdie putts-Congratulations to Kathy, Carol,Raelene, Jenny, Margaret, Daneen and Eleanor KP’s- Marie Knowles and Iris Petersen and PAR 5’s - Donna Cunliffe and Linda Foreman We also had a Beat the Champ Qualifier: Boo hoo!! The bad news is no one beat last year’s BC Women’s Amateur champ, Taylor Kim. The good news is that all the money raised by the CI ladies goes to junior golf!

Just 2 weeks til the Crown Isle ladies’ Field Day on July 7th. Hope you are signed up in the locker room.

Next Tuesday, June 30th remember to wear your red and white for Canada Day and bring a picnic lunch to Judy Aldcroft’s after golf for more party time.

Red and white arealso the colours to wear for the Crown Isle Ladies Nine and Wine on July 8th.

- Submitted by Donna Cunliffe

COMOX LADIES THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH 25 ladies came out to play on a nice sunny evening of which 9 were guests.

Low gross with 44 were Suzy Venuta and Nancy Riva. Barb Buchanan had a net 32 for Low Net and Low Putts went to Patti Harris and Barb Buchanan with 14.

The longest putts were made by Sue Leakey and Kathy Branch. Closest to the Hole on #4 and #13 went to Jean Kirby who won the prize from the Tee Box. Snips went to Sue Leakey and Nancy Riva for low handicaps and Mary Buchanan, Jean Kirby, Marg Siddall and Joan Baudais for handicaps over 23.

Karen Vanetta and Suzy Venuta both had chip ins.

Draw prizes were as follows: Signature Wines - Judy McMartin, Nancy Riva and Kim Edwards; Keith Gibson - Barb Buchanan; Creative Orthodontics- Patti Koch; Kathy BranchJoan Baudais; Mid Island Gifts- Karen Vanetta; Thrifty’s- Patti Harris; Arizona Gifts- Carmen DeWinter; Chinook Forest Products- Marg Siddall and Bulk Barn- Linda Diamond.

Thursday night golf is open to all non members of any ability. Sign up as an individual or as a group. Just a reminder that the last Thursday of the month is our Fun Night that is run by the Pro Shop.

This is a nine hole scramble that also includes a delicious meal from the Tee Box. Our July night is full so call the

Pro Shop to sign up for the August night. Lots of draw prizes to be awarded after the scramble.

COMOX LADIES LEAGUE TUESDAY JUNE 16TH Tuesday morning was a great day to play golf. Lorelei Banford took Low Gross honours with a smooth 82. Nancy Newton was second with 89. Amber Dufour90, Grace Coulter-93. Patti Harris claimed the Low Net with a brilliant 67. Linda Verdenhalven-70, Barb Buchanan and Jo Falco -71, Anne Patterson and Phyllis Taylor- 72 and with a 73 was Linda Diamond and Marg Kelly.

Patti Harris, Jo Falco and Barb Buchanan also had chip ins.

Longest Putts went to Yvonne Baker and Grace Coulter. Marg Kelly won closest to the bucket sponsored by Keith Gibson. A draw for the prize sponsored by Panago Pizza was Gi Carlson. Closest to the hole on #5 and #14 was won

by Phyllis Taylor and sponsored

by Loonyrama. Jo Falco won the closest to the hole on #7 and #16 sponsored by Panago Pizza. Closest to the hole on #9 and #18 was won by Jean Kirby.

If you would like to join the ladies on Tuesday morning give the Pro Shop a call at 250-339-4444.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT COMOX MEN 45 golfers played for Stableford points on perfect Wednesday evening, June 17th with the following results: 1st Pat Riva 26 pts, 2nd Ken Loga 23 pts, 3rd Gord Baudais 22 pts, 4th Don Ellis 22 pts, 5th Gary Usher 22pts, 6th Rick McCaughan 21pts,.

Hole Prizes: #10 KP15+, Jim Slater, Thrifty Foods #11 KP 0-14, Terry Christie, Comox Mens Club #12 LD 0-14, Dan Bailey, Bill Wheeldon Construction #13 KP, Dan Bailey, Westview Fords Sales, #14 KP, Gord Baudais, Investors Group (Keith Gibson) #16 LD, Brian Slater, Comox Mens Club #18 KP, Kaj Petersen, Shilo Painting Big Snip for Kaj Petersen and small Deuce’s for Jim Eremko, Rick McCaughan, Pat Riva, Gord Baudais and Gary Snider.

SON CRUNCHES FIELD ON FATHER’S DAY IN COMOX Kaj Petersen shoots a brilliant low gross score of 64 including 8 Birdies,and 2 bogeys, beating his father by 13 strokes.

Low net side Dale Riva beat his father by one stroke.

0-14 low gross Kaj Petersen 64, Stu Holland 73 15 + low gross Dale Riva 80, Pat Riva 81 Low Nets Brian Slater 62, Gord Harris 62, Gord Aikman 63, Larry

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Kulesh 64, Kenny Simmons 65, Mark (Skinny) Vandervoort 65 KP Prizes 10 2nd shot 0-14 Kaj Petersen (Bowlzy Brkfst Comox Pacific Express) 2/11 KP 3rd shot 0-14 Kaj Petersen (Men’s Club) 3/12 Long drive 0-14 Namir Moussa (Men’s Club) 4/13 2nd shot All Hank V12 Verdenhalven ( Westview Ford Mike Paroshy) 5 KP All Gord Aikman (Browning Karl Fawthorpe) 14 KP All Marty Duda (Investors Group Keith Gibson) 15 KP 2nd shot 15+ Marc Dewinter (Bowlzy Brkfst Comox Pacific Express) 7/16 Long Drive 15+ Marc Dewinter (Men’s club) 8/17 KP 2nd shot 15+ Mike Simmons (Blackfin Pub) 9 KP All Ken Loga (Rick Siddall Financial Services) 18 KP All Marty Petersen (Glaciers Gutters) Skins, Stu Holland, Gord Aikman, Gord Baudais, Kaj Petersen x 4, Mark (Skinny) Vandervoort x 2, Ken Simmons, Ian Leaky, Pat Riva.

Deuces recorded by Kaj Petersen x 2 See you next Sunday.

- Submitted by Vic Crisp

75 PLAYERS OUT FOR MEN’S MORNING PLAY AT GLACIER GREENS Seventy five participants out for Men’s Morning play at Glacier Greens on June 20th.

Smaller than normal field as a large group of our Saturday players went to Chambers Bay to watch the U.S. Open.

Hcp 0-12 Gross: Doug McArthur (73), Randy Robinson (77) CB and Terran Berger

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(77). Net: Larry Lott (69) CB, Wayne Ogilvie (69) CB and Ferg Webster (69).

Snips: Kevin Hunt # 3, Dave Wacowich # 6, Richard Martin # 7 P.O.G., Brian Goodwin # 8, Karl Cameron # 13, Paul Schroeder # 16 & # 17 and Larry Lott # 18.

Hcp 13-19 Gross: Jim Larocque (78), Dan Fitzgerald (82) and Ron Morrison (84). Net: Bernie Johnston (67), Joe Dunham (68) and John Pringle (69).

Snips: Richard Wand # 1, Rick Verbeek # 8, Lyle Torrie # 12, Don Hilchey # 14 and Neil Neilson # 15.

Hcp 20 + Gross: Jim Perry (88), Andy Clark (90) CB and Bill Krier (90). Net: Rod Verchere (65), Claude Dufault (68) CB and Alan Richards (68).

Snips: Al Pasanen # 15 and Tim Hautzinger # 17.

- Submitted by Len Doyle, Saturday Men’s Coordinator

GLACIER GREENS LADIES LOSE A LOT OF PINK BALLS It never ceases to amaze me that when you give someone something to hang onto and play with, they lose it almost right away. Thus you have 8 pink balls or more gone, just like that.

In fact several teams of three players each managed to lose the pink ball 2 and then 3 times. One team was forced to write the word PINK on a white ball just to stay in the game.

So, teams of three, a pink ball to take turns using, a gross and net score to keep track of and the game was on. Tuesday morning at 9am at Glacier Greens 7 teams teed off with the pink ball. One team came home the winner; Tobi Norris, Connie Alexa and Pat Verchere with a First Low Gross of 87. YES!!

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BUBBLES & BALLOONS Saturday, July 18

2015 Schedule of Special Events July 4 Beaufort Gang Train Robbery July 11 The No. 7 Challenge - The Great Steam Train Race (10am) July 18 Bubbles & Balloons

August 1 Pirate Train August 7 Thunder in the Valley Waterfront Run

SUMMER SEASON TRAIN DEPARTURES Thurs & Sat: 10am & 2pm Fri & Sun: 10am only For more info email info@alberniheritage.com or visit www.AlberniHeritage.com RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED Phone 250-723-1376 PORT ALBERNI, BC

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A night to celebrate bowling The Special Needs Recreation Bowling Leagues concluded another successful year recently with the much anticipated Bowling Banquet.

Over sixty bowlers, family members and friends gathered together to celebrate achievements and to reminisce over the past year.

The Tuesday & Wednesday Afternoon Bowling Leagues have been in existence over 25 years and have 50 bowlers and ten dedicated volunteers.

“The credit is all due to the volunteers,” said Heather Crites, Special Needs Recreation Co-Ordinator.

“Without these wonderful volunteers, this league would not be possible.

And a big bouquet goes especially to volunteers Brian Booth and Melissa Webb for organizing all the scores and awards. It’s a big job and all the work is very very appreciated. “ Crites also thanked the staff of Codes Country Lanes for their invaluable support all year; the Comox Legion and Ladies Auxiliary for their ongoing interest and support; the

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GOLF NEWS (Continued from page 29) First Low Net of 70 was won by Ellie Nicholas, Janet Edwards and Roberta Cadieu , and Second Low Net of 72 was the team of Brenda Livingstone, Marie Israel and Wendy Dowe. Not sure if they had their pink balls at the end as only 2 were turned in.

KP on hole #4 belonged to Tobi Norris and on #12 to Twylla Graff and the longest putt prize went home with Tobi Norris.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Next Tuesday will be Red and White Day for the Ladies Club and remember to keep your colours visible to win the Surprise Prize.

Coach and team with trophies: Sherri Butts, Coach Melissa Webb, Leona Wagner

SUNNYDALE LADIES THURSDAY NIGHT FUN

Comox Valley Community Foundation for its support for the weekly League as well as the Banquet; and finally the Courtenay Recreational Association for its on-going support for Special Needs Recreation over the past 30 years.

Highlights of the year are:

Sunnydale Thursday Night Ladies June 18h results.

Hole prizes were given to: Fran Wright on #2 for sandtrap; Maylene Friesen for closest to pin 2nd shot on #3 and she had the longest drive on #6!

Anna Butler for closest to the rock on #4; Crystal Friesen to closest to pin

TUESDAYS

High Averages Ladies: Wednesday - Karen Slater 144; Tuesday: Leona Wagner 123 and Linda Christie 122.

High Average Men: Wednedsay - Larry McCooey 161, Michael Campbell 161; Tuesday - Brian Mitchell 130, Cori Pagnoni 129.

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“200 Club” - bowlers who bowled over 200 in a single game: Michael Campbell 210, 208, 222; Larry McCooey 223, 255, 201, 226, 246; Carly Buchan 204, Jim Battram 200.

Sportsmanship Awards: Karen Slater and Justine Johnson.

3rd shot on #5; Mary Lynn Doubinin had the longest putt on #9 and the lowest putts! Most honest golfer was Lesley Bird.

Weekly prize winners were: Fluids Bar & Grill - Judy Hughes Great Canadian Oil Change/Car Wash - Marilyn Curley Independent Grocer Coral Tanner Investors Group Janet Gee/Locals Restaurant -Louise Bustard Jo Klassen’s Grill - Monique Walker & Cora Hawkins Michaels Off Main Mary Lynn Doubinin Panago Pizza - Barb Dixon & Fran Wright Plates Eatery - Melanie Vigneau Pro Shop - Anna Butler Royston Coffee - Peggy Ferguson Subway - Lesley Bird Sunnydale Golf -Erica Roy Whistle Stop Pub - Maylene Friesen - Submitted by Mary Lynn Doubinin

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Shoppe Talk June 2015 Sunscreens Millions of people are treated every year for skin cancer and thousands of these individuals die. Around 90% of cases of skin cancer are associated with exposure to solar and artificial ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Health Canada recently updated their requirements for labeling of sunscreens to help consumers know how well they’re being protected from the sun’s damaging rays.

It is recommended to choose a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects you against UVA and UVB rays.

UVA rays are the ones responsible for the phototoxic reaction, and thought to be associated with squamous cell cancers and melanomas. UVB rays are responsible for sunburns. There are many products out there that will provide you with adequate protection against both UVA and UVB rays.

SPF (sun protection factor): SPF describes the amount of UVB protection (i.e., protection against sunburn) that a sunscreen provides. A common misconception is that SPF tells the user how long they can stay in the sun. This isn’t necessarily true because the amount of solar exposure can vary with many factors such as time of day, cloud cover, amount of sunscreen applied, etc. In general, the higher the SPF, the better the protection against sunburn. However, it is important to note that doubling the SPF does not translate to doubling sun protection. For example, a product with SPF 15 blocks about 93% of UVB radiation and a product with SPF 30 blocks about 97% of UVB radiation.

This begs the question of how much sunscreen should we apply? The general rule is to apply sunscreen liberally to all exposed skin. The average sized adult should apply a total of about one to 1.5 ounces (two to three tablespoons), or about a handful, of sunscreen per full-body application.10 This amount may need to be adjusted based on body size. This works out to about one teaspoon to face and scalp and each arm, and two teaspoons to torso and each leg.10 Now that we know how much to apply, when is the best time to apply? Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before you go in the sun and, use a sunscreen on your lips. Reapply every 2 to 3 hours — more often if you're swimming or sweating. If you're in intense sunlight, use a total sunblock, like zinc oxide, on your lips, nose and ears.

If the spring thus far is any indication of the summer we have ahead, then the forecast is for sunny and hot weather.

Enjoy the longer and warmer days but remember to practice safe sun. Drop in and see us if you need help choosing a sunscreen.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ART â&#x2013; In conjunction with the City of Courtenay Centennial Celebrations, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is presenting a First Nations program of exhibitions and events running from June 20th - September 5th. The opening reception and public welcoming celebration will take place on Friday, June 26th on the CVAG plaza.

The opening reception will run from 7-9 p.m., Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;omoks First Nations artist Andy Everson will lead the Welcoming and the Kumugwe Dancers will bring traditional song and dance to the evening of celebrations. The opening events are family friendly, free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. â&#x2013; You and your friends and family are invited to the 4th annual Art & Garden Fete on Saturday June 27, 10am - 4pm - 4058 Haas Road, Courtenay.

The Art Group of the Comox Valley presents a Show and Sale of Original Art. The Green Thumb Garden Club presents a Plant Sale and Floral art demonstration.

Original art, crafts, furniture, collectables. Live music

by Francoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SoundBites, C&C and LunaC throughout the day. Lunch and refreshments by donation to Transition House. Art and art umbrella sale with proceeds to support the Comox Valley Transition Society. â&#x2013; The Denman Summer Gallery in June features Dawn Stofer - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fowl Lan-

guageâ&#x20AC;?. Dawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show will run from Friday, June 26th to Tuesday, July 7th. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday.

MUSIC â&#x2013; This Friday June 26th the Anderson Jazz Syndicate will once again be performing at Zocalo Cafe in Courtenay. This trio of guitar, bass and drums will bring their swinging approach to jazz standards, ballads and original compositions. This performance will be the debut of young drum talent Simon Anderson. On stand up bass, John Hyde draws on his vast musicality to enrich each tune.

Doug Anderson adds his own harmonic voice to the trioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goings on with his guitar. The Zocalo will be doing a Beer Tasting and Tapas evening featuring Cumberland Brewing Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beer so come out and enjoy an evening of great food and ďŹ ne jazz.

This will be the last time to see this trio play before the autumn leaves start to fall. Music starts at 7pm. â&#x2013; Once again, the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre and the Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own much respected cellist, Helena Jung, will present a stunning cello concert that will feature four more remarkable cellists from Vancouver. This singularly unique ensemble, the Vancouver Island Cello Ensemble (VICE), will perform a number of wellknown classical pieces such as Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s William Tell, Bizet`s Carmen,

Bach`s Brandenburg Concerto No.6 and Albinoni`s Adagio on June 27 at the Sid Williams theatre. Tickets are available at the Sid box office (250.338.2430), www.sidwilliamstheatre. com Adult $30/ Student/ Child $15. For more information: cellisthelena@ gmail.com / 250-898-1132 â&#x2013; OKA performs Friday, June 26 at The Waverley Hotel. Oka were hugely popular closers at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Atmosphere Gathering. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss them on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canadian summer tour at the Wave! $17 advance. Tickets available at Bop City, the Waverley Hotel, by phone (250) 336-8322 or online at CumberlandVillageWorks. com. Doors at 9:30 pm â&#x2013; The Big Yellow Merville Hall is up and running again with its concert series to help raise awareness of the Stolen Church project. On Friday, June 26th, join Canadian folk music icon, songstress Shari Ulrich, as she delights fans, old and new. Tickets for the Friday, June 26th show at the Big Yellow Merville Hall are available at Long & McQuade, Courtenay; The Music Plant, Campbell River; and Blue Heron Books, Comox.

Doors open at 7pm and the concert starts at 7:30.

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Courtenay Little Theatre is holding a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weird and Wonderful Stuffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sale of their overflow of theatre paraphernalia. June 27, 10 am to 2 pm, is the date to note to put on your calendars. CLTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s space is at 1625 McPhee Avenue, at the corner of McPhee and 17th.

And what a fabulous sale this is going to be! There will be treasures from the costume and props departments. Come to buy the two person one hump camel and then be amazed to find just the right shoes for the outfit! â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Maybe the riderless horse is just what you need for your backyard tableau?

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vintage clothing, and shoes to search through. Think about your next murder mystery night or Halloweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;en party or maybe add some specialty items to your kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tickle trunk. Come just for the fun of seeing adults enjoying a walk down memory lane with exclamations of, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember seeing this costume on stage!â&#x20AC;? There are hats, costumes and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suits galore.

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Who can resist the adorable fluffy â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dog or a man-sized white rabbit costume? CLT needs the space and everything is going cheap. Be sure to come and browse on Saturday, June 27th.

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Take ‘flight’ with artist Brian Scott at Filberg Lodge Hummingbirds, swallows on show this weekend

View from Mount Washington (Photo by Mike LeBlanc)

Flight of the Swallows, 36x48 inches oil on canvas garden trowels, palette knife as well as brush work to create the effect.

“Flight of the Swallows” is another favorite of the artist. He has nesting boxes in his back hard and is fascinated by the flying ability of these amazing birds. They dance a fox trot as they dart and dash pursuing insects.

How many mosquitoes doe it take to feed a hungry family of six? These are the subjects of Brian Scott’s Filberg showing June 27 and 28th at the Lodge in Comox. Hours are 11 till 4pm.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT (Continued from page 31) Cost is $18 advance / $20 at the door and $15 youth.

■ The 2015 Filberg Park Summer Concert Series kicks off on Thursday July 2nd with the critically acclaimed Tower of Song! Tower of Song is a creative tribute to the music of the legendary Leonard Cohen, presented by two celebrated BC singers and songwriters: Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone. A very special menu will be available at Tria Fine Catering & Gourmet Eats at the Tea House for all the concert events. Or you can all ahead and order a take out picnic basket.

Tickets are available online now at www.filberg.com or at Long and McQuade in Courtenay and Blue Heron Books in Comox or online at www.filberg.com. Shows starts at 7.

Kids 12 and under are FREE! Bring a blanket or use a chair provided.

Festival style enjoyment is very welcome!

■ Gardeners Green Folk Club will be hosting our last house concert of the season in Merville on Wednesday July 15th. We’re thrilled to welcome the O’Schraves, a family band of five members, combining three of Ontario’s finest traditional music families, the O’Gormans, the Schryers, and the Lefebvres. Julie Schryer (Pierre Schryer Band, Brian Pickell Band) on piano and Pat O’Gorman (Rare Air, The Windbags, Brian Pickell Band) on bagpipes, Irish flute and tin whistle,

are ably assisted by the younger members of the family: Benoit, 20, on fiddle, tin whistle and vocals; Zach, 24, on his own handmade guitar as well as cello, tin whistle, piano and vocals; and Aine, 12, on fiddle, stepdancing, tin whistle and vocals. Tickets are $20, available by e-transfer or you can pick them up in person.

Tickets include hot drinks and a lovely spread of desserts. As this is a house concert, ticket numbers are limited. For more info and tickets, please give us a ring at 250-3375337.

Mount Washington opens for summer operations Mount Washington takes sightseeing to new heights this weekend as the Resort kicks off another summer season of festivals, events and treating visitors to one of North America’s most magnificent views.

“The view from the top of the mountain is second to none,” says Don Sharpe, Director of Business Operations and Marketing.

“It’s not only visually spectacular; it’s also comfortable, safe and affordable. It’s the kind of view that’s easy to show off to your visiting family and friends.”

The Resort opens daily for the summer starting this Saturday, June 27, with the Mile High Scenic Chairlift Ride, family activities such as disc

■ CYMC’s Musical Theatre program is pleased to announce that its 2015 production of “West Side Story” will run for six performances from July 14th to 18th at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay.

Tickets are $26 each for 7:30 pm performances, $24 for 2 pm matinee July 18th, on sale now at the Ticket Centre Tues. to Sat. 10 am to 4 pm at 442 Cliffe Ave., (250) 338-2430 ext. 1 or online at www. sidwilliamstheatre.com

the Mile High Scenic Chairlift Ride for half price. Cake will also be served in the courtyard at 2pm.

Also coming up is Tapped, Mount Washington’s popular annual beer festival, which features a huge lineup of 15 breweries, a pig roast BBQ and a beer seminar hosted

by Jeff Lucas from Cascadia Liquor Stores. A return bus shuttle is available from Courtenay.

Get your entry ticket, pig roast and shuttle online and save 10%. Tickets are also available at Cascadia Liquor Store in the Thrifty Foods plaza in Courtenay.

For more information on an action-packed summer at Your Island Mountain, surf to mountwashington.ca.

Canada Day Special Effective July 1, 2015 Ride for $1.00 on Canada Day Avoid finding parking in downtown Courtenay for the Canada Day Celebrations. Get there by bus!

Visit www.bctransit.com and click on Comox Valley for schedules and maps, including route changes due to the bridge closure.

THEATRE ■ Courtenay Little Theatre is holding a ‘Weird and Wonderful Stuff ’ sale of their overflow of theatre paraphernalia. June 27, 10 am to 2 pm, is the date to note to put on your calendars. CLT’s space is at 1625 McPhee Avenue, at the corner of McPhee and 17th.

golf, mini golf and the everpopular Bungee Trampoline (take advantage of the Alpine Action Pack and try it all on the same day for a discounted price) and on-mountain dining and shopping experiences at Ted’s Bar & Grill, Altitude Sport & Gift and the General Store.

The chairlift will operate from 11am to 5pm every day, and until 7pm every Saturday as part of our special Sunset Ride & Dine package where you can enjoy a round-trip sunset ride to the top followed by a dinner special in Ted’s Bar & Grill. Families are welcome.

Some upcoming events include their Canada Day celebration on Wednesday July 1; wear red and white and ride

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In the spring the “Rufus” Hummingbird puts on a display that rivals the Snowbirds in the their Tutor jets. The male in order to demonstrate his virility to the waiting female Hummers puts on his annual display.

He rockets straight up into sky with reckless abandon and then does a power dive straight down breaking off into arching circles much like the Snowbirds without the smoke. He emits a buzzing sound and flashes colors from his iridescent mantle on his chest. Peril to anyone who gets in his way, he’ll give you a hair cut.

This is one of the subjects of Brian Scott’s weekend art show at Filberg Lodge. The flight path of the bird is represented by the white line’s flashing over the abstraction of the West Coast Garden.

Scott does these paintings in oils to emphasize color and texture (acrylics being water based dry flat).

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Spelling ‘success’ and weight loss at a party Celebrating weight loss success with a name change . . . and a party!

Just how much is 15,200 pounds? Think 15 horses or nine old-school VW Beetles. It’s also the number of pounds that a Comox Valley weight loss studio has helped its clients drop since opening its doors just four years ago.

To commemorate that accomplishment, Samudra Weight Loss Health and Wellness has changed its name to “Success Weight Loss.”

Past, present and future clients are invited to celebrate alongside owner Kristin Bjarnason and her team at a “Celebration of Name Change” open house on Saturday, June 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at their Sixth Street location between Tulio’s and Atlas Café.

“We wanted a name that

mirrored the growth and transformation of both our clients and our business,” says Bjarnason, a registered nurse and weight loss coach. “So we held a name-change contest with our clients, and Success Weight Loss was the winner.”

The new name couldn’t be more appropriate. Success Weight Loss offers a medically researched and designed program that employs an Ideal Protein diet in conjunction with personalized, supportive coaching that ensures clients meet their weightloss goals.

Bjarnason is proud that she and her team have helped so many people lose so much weight, and the nurse in her equally values the decreased blood pressure and blood sugar levels that come with that weight loss.

In fact, that was what

Carol Klock, winner of Samudra Weight Loss Heath & Wellness name change contest, and owner Kristin Bjarnason show off the weight loss studio’s new name: Success Weight Loss. drew her to the program in the first place.

“I did the program myself and lost 25 pounds, but what I really liked was the healthy approach to losing weight. I just knew

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I had to share it with others. Not only is Ideal Protein scientifically proven to help with weight loss, our personal approach and motivation set us apart from other programs.”

Bjarnason notes that weekly meetings, regular body composition analyses, daily videos, goal-setting rewards and a one-year stabilization follow-up program all help

to make certain clients attain and maintain their targets.

Guests of the June 27 open house will be able to sample foods made with Ideal Protein, share in clients’ stories and even receive a free body composition analysis. Door prizes will be awarded, and the first 10 visitors will receive $20 g ift certificates.

Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to support the local food bank.

“Our name is changing, but our commitment to motivating, educating and inspiring others as they achieve their health and wellness objectives remains the same,” she says.

If you can’t make the open house, call Kristin at 250.334.7008 to set up an appointment for a noobligation information session or drop by the studio, located on 6th Street between Tulio’s and The Atlas.

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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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Glacier View honours 2015 graduating class

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

Jessica Dingjan receives the Christopher Klein-Beekman Bursary

Rianna Liscum receives the Comox Valley Principals and Vice Principals bursary

Glacier View Secondary Centre celebrated the achievement of 19 of its students who are moving on to the next important stage of their lives.

Teachers, school administrators, along with dignitaries that included Courtenay councillor David Frisch, Comox councillor Hugh MacKinnon, school district superintendent Sherry Elwood, assistant superintendent Tom Demeo, trustee Cliff Boldt and K’omoks First Nation’s representative Fernanda Pare honoured the 2015 graduating class at the recognition ceremony held last week.

This year’s group of students that paraded up to the stage to accept their high school diplomas were Alanis Aitken, Josh Allen, Brandon Ayres, Katie Barnes, Darius Brumsey, Montana Davis, Jessica Dingjan, Sheldon Hubelit, Blake Johnston, Rianna Liscum, Marcus Maurice, Jerry McColl, Patrick McLean, Damien Mintz, Skylar Nygren, Aiden Robinson, Dylan Simson Zanbilowicz and Savannah Stevenson.

Principal Murray McRae, in his address to the graduates, said that wherever they’re going, it won’t be back at Glacier View. And he’s fine with that because he believes they should move on to bigger and better things.

Bursaries were also handed out and the recipients were: • Dylan Simson Zan-

Valedictorians Montana Davis and Dylan Simson Zanbilowicz. with principal Murray McRae

Josh Allen receives the Johanna dePol Achievement Bursary

bilowicz - Comox District Teachers Association Bursary • Josh Allen - Johanna dePol Achievement Bursary • Hailee Tovstigo - The Corporation of the City of Courtenay Bursary • Jessica Dingjan Christopher Klein-Beekman Bursary • Montana Davis Courtenay Rotary Bursary • Marcus Maurice Jean Kotcher Leadership Bursary This year’s valedictorians were Montana Davis and Dylan Simson Zanbilowicz.

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