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Cumberland, Royston move to Stage 3 water restrictions

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The unprecedented dry weather and lack of significant rainfall over the last few months is causing water levels in the Cumberland Creek and Perseverance Creek to be lower than usual.

In order to conserve water, the Village of Cumberland will move to stage 3 water restrictions starting Monday, July 20.

This will also be in effect for those properties connected to the Royston water system.

“It’s hard to predict what’s going to happen from summer to September,” Rob Crisfeld, manager of operations told council on Monday.

“I’d rather be proactive as opposed to reactive. If we drain the Cumberland

Creek side service supply, we’d end up with challenges with water issues”.

The stage three restrictions, along with a reduction in hours at the Cumberland children’s water spray park, are needed to maintain a sufficient supply of community water through the summer and fall.

This will require all homeowners to limit outdoor water use and to water your garden and trees only in the early mornings

and evenings to reduce the amount of evaporation from the sun.

The use of mulch in the garden is another effective way to reduce evaporation.

Residents are encouraged to water around the base of plants slowly, deeply and less frequently.

Light, frequent watering can be harmful to plants as it encourages shallow root growth.

The following activities are prohibited: watering lawns and washing drive-

ways; filling a swimming pool or hot tub; washing a vehicle or a boat except at a commercial car wash using less than 57 litres of water.

The village is looking at other methods to reduce the amount of water being used at the spray park, but a reduction in hours will also be necessary as the park is using up to 120m3 of water a day.

The water from the spray park drains into the Cumberland wetlands and into the Trent River.

Due to extremely low water levels caused by the record-breaking dry weather conditions this spring and summer, and the absence of any significant snowpack over the winter, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD)

will move to stage three water restrictions effective Monday, July 20, for the Black Creek - Oyster Bay water system.

The inflows to the Oyster River are extremely low right now, therefore, the CVRD will be switching

to the ground water wells very shortly.

“We’re asking all residents to turn off their automatic lawn sprinklers, refrain from using manually-operated sprinkler systems, and not to wash their vehicles or boats,”

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“Residents are doing a great job conserving water and reducing their outdoor water use,” says Mayor Leslie Baird.

“The move in Cumberland and Royston to metered water has also made a positive impact on reducing water use. Moving to stage 3 is a preventative step to make sure we have enough water to last over the summer in case we don’t receive enough rain in the coming weeks to fill the reservoirs.”

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said Dave Leitch, CVRD’s senior manager of water and wastewater services.

“We need to change our

outdoor water use habits.

By reducing water use, we can minimize the withdrawal from the wells.”

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Comox firefighters help save properties at Dog Mountain wildfire Sprinkler projection unit applied to keep blaze from burning structures

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Comox firefighters helped save cabins and properties that were at high risk during the wildfire at Dog Mountain in Port Alberni recently.

Comox Fire Department chief Gord Schreiner, who is a structural protection specialist, was called in on July 4 to assess whether the town’s sprinkler projection unit was required.

“When I got there, I realized it was a really good fit for this type of work,” said Schreiner, because the fire had started to move closer to the cabins.

Following approval from the provincial fire control centre, Schreiner sent for the Comox Fire Department’s sprinkler projection trailer that has multiple hoses and a variety of sprinklers that are designed specifically for protecting structures that are close to forest fires.

Five Comox firefighters were also deployed to the scene.

Schreiner said by the time his firefighters and equipment arrived, one of the cabins was already on fire. The Comox crew attached several hoses to four high pressure pumps and set up sprinklers at various locations and heights to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Comox Fire crew that spent a week with their sprinkler projection unit saving buildings from the Dog Mountain fire

Pump and hoses part of sprinkler projection unit Structural protection calls for applying water in sufficient quantities and locations to inhibit ignition from a passing wildfire.

“We basically wet down the whole area so we put sprinklers on the roofs of the cabins, on the ends of the cabins, on the decks of the cabins and then we reached out into the interface area, the forest

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Dog Mountain wildfire at Sproat Lake destroyed one cabin, but Comox crew was able to save many others. and grasslands around the cabin, to try to make a large area wet,” said Schreiner. “The theory here is to get everything wet and those hot sparks that are coming off the fire aren’t going to start secondary fires, in this case structure fires.”

Drawing water from Sproat Lake, the sprinklers were kept running until the pumps ran out of gas and were refilled again. After six days at the fire site, the Comox firefighters protected eight residences and 22 other structures.

This is the first time for Schreiner to lead a team here on Vancouver Island to save homes and cabins during a wildfire. He has done it in the past at larger wildfires in the Interior.

Schreiner introduced

the sprinkler projection system to the Town of Comox after the 2003 wildfire season. Since there are many areas in the Comox Valley and other parts of the Island where wildfires can happen close to homes, the town had agreed to spend $100,000 to establish this program in 2004.

“I am a forward thinking guy and you can see the writing on the wall,” said Schreiner. “That’s why we practice this every year. I am quite surprised we haven’t had more of these fires on the Island in the last ten years. They’re all over the province and you’ve seen what’s happening in the province this year. Unfortunately, we may see more of this before the summer is over.”

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In 2013, School District 71 sold the old school site to the Gaglardi Academy, but a corridor of land along the stream was retained by the Town of Comox.

This part of the stream was historically straightened in the 1960’s to gain more land for school development.

The Town would now like to turn this space into a municipal greenway and provide better ďŹ sh habitat at the same time.

Brooklyn Creek supports spawning populations of coho and chum salmon as well as a resident population of cutthroat trout.

The realignment and enhancement of this part of the Brooklyn Creek is expected to enhance spawning and rearing habitat and is expected to have positive effects on downstream and upstream locations as well by mitigating stream velocities.

This project is funded by the Town of Comox, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the PaciďŹ c Salmon Foundation.

All professional work is supervised by Current Environmental Ltd. Construction is planned for the weeks of July 20 to August 14th and activities that will occur as part of this project include: * Removal of some mature alder trees that have been labeled as danger

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Win passes to the Air Show just by riding the bus next week The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has launched the In2Transit promotion to raise awareness about the Comox Valley transit system by celebrating those who get around by bus and by encouraging everyone else to do the same.

The first promotion “out of the gate” for In2Transit will celebrate the 25th birthday of the Comox Valley transit system by giving away 25 passes to an exclusive “chalet” with premium views of the Comox Air Show.

The passes will be given out to random bus riders on the transit system’s birthdate, July 23, so make sure to ride the bus that day!

Taking the bus can easily be a part of your transportation strategy as it can be combined with other modes of transportation and can be used in any weather. It can also reduce stress and give you time to catch up on things such as email, phone calls and texting.

“It can be a fun way to travel with young ones who find the bus interesting and don’t appreciate car seats,” said Michael Zbarsky, CVRD’s manager of transit and sustainability. “Besides, the Comox Valley has the best bus drivers - just ask any current rider!”

The Comox Valley transit system is an effective method of transportation and has the potential to contribute to a more economically vibrant, livable, and sustainable community.

The need to realize this potential in the Comox Valley is increasingly important due to factors such as climate change, population growth, an aging demographic, and availability of affordable transportation choices for individuals who do not have access to a private automobile or who do not wish to own or drive a private automobile.

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Recreational aviation will have to go soon The recent centennial birthday of the town of Courtenay might remind some that before any airports or air force bases there were people here living in the Comox Valley.

The recent spate of small aircraft crashes seems unusual, yet by the laws of probability these events are almost certain.

Fly tens of thousands of glider flights over dense areas and it’s not a surprise that one ended up crashed on the roof of a Langley convenience store last year.

In the United States every day 5 small aircraft crash. This is not surprising if one looks at the statistical probabilities and the math.

The probability is that the areas around the Courtenay airpark and CFB Comox will continue to grow as more people seek to share the quality of life we enjoy, and eventually recreational aviation will have to go.

Single engine aircraft besides being unmitigated polluters are also inherently dangerous as a single engine plane, when it fails, lacks the safety of redundancy.

One can see this concept on multiple engine commercial aircraft and

the lack of it to spectacular effect in the explosion of the last SpaceX rocket recently; or in the tragic deaths of 7 Snowbirds pilots over the last 45 years.

Systems can fail, isn’t that the first rule of powered flight and general aviation?

It’s not like you can pull your Snowbird jet or Cessna off to the side of the road; it’s more likely, statistically, probabilistically, that you’ll end up on the roof of a clinic, or plunging helplessly into Lake Ontario.

Small aircraft are dangerous. Wilbur and Orrville Wright were themselves aware of this fact and so seldom flew together.

Canadian icon Bruce Coburn once wondered if when a tree fell in a forest anybody heard. As another icon Don Cherry would say, “I would bet the farm” that when one of these planes crashes on a subdivision, they’ll know it wasn’t a bird.

Steve W Hodge Comox

MORE BAFFLEGAB When Mr. Nichol states that Area B residents are not happy with the current system of billing for water usage, that is pretty

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much the understatement of the century.

Although I realize that our Area B rep can only speak for Area B, Area A and C residents feel the same as us.

The current base monthly rate for water was set, according to what Mr. Rutten said at the meeting where the rates were presented, to reflect the cost of water plus the cost of maintaining the system.

Based on Mr Rutten’s statement at that time, the 2nd tier charge is just a money grab by the CVRD, and to come out and say that the extra charge will reduce the water use is big brother knows best BS. The simple fact is Mr Rutten is not now and has never been open to change of any kind including billing once a year for water use, which, by the way, would save the CVRD money, certainly for postage and the number of times the meters would have to be read.

No this has been the only answer from this person since our right to choose was taken from us by the previous elected rural reps.

If Mr Nichol succeeds in his bid for a little common sense to be shown by this bureaucrat it will

be tantamount to moving a small mountain. I wish him nothing but good luck in this endeavour.

R. McCulloch Area B

NO LOOSE DOGS Letter to Cumberland Council: I have just read in the latest “Currently Cumberland” that you are contemplating allowing dogs off leash in our beautiful walking, hiking and biking forest.

You obviously have not given this enough thought.

I don’t know if you have ever been walking along one of our trails, chatting with your walking partner, only to suddenly hear a loud growling sound behind you and then to turn and face a Rottweiler that has run ahead of its biking owners by 100 Metres.

I have, and it’s a heart stopping experience. Yelling at the owners as they rode blithely by, was all I could do.

Keeping dogs under control without a leash is a patently foolish dream.

It is a known fact that dogs will chase wildlife like deer and bears, in fact, bringing the latter back to their owners.

I live near the Peace Park and have enjoyed watching dogs and own-

ers playing fetch the ball.

That is an entirely different story.

In closing, I will only say that I have been a heavy funds contributor to the Cumberland Community Forest Society.

I believe, given this, I have some say in the decision.

My dream is to be able to walk safely in our forest with my grandchildren without fear of being attacked by someone’s errant pet.

Wayne Morrison Cumberland Resident

AD BASED ON LIE Two weeks ago I submitted a letter that decried an outright lie in an advertisement running on television. Last week correspondent R. Cooper accused me of straying from the truth. I stand by my original letter.

The ad in question has been the subject of political talk shows and no serious commentator has backed the claim in the ad that the Harper Government has cut the health budget by $36 billion.

In fact the ad has now changed to say that buried deep in the budget was the cut. A cut is a reduction from what was previously spent.

That is the understand-

ing that all rational people would apply to the claim.

Those sponsoring the ad fully expect people hearing that statement to believe that the government has cut $36 billion from Health Care Spending.

That is simply not the case.

During the 2011 Federal Election Stephen Harper made the commitment to honour the Canadian Health Accord through its life that would end in 2014.

He made it quite clear that he would not renew the formula of an annual increase of 6%.

At 6% compounding annually the Health Care Budget would double every 12 years and that rate was not sustainable.

If that rate continued indefinitely it would mean that the entire federal budget would eventually go to funding health care.

The new formula that gives a minimum of 3% increase and higher if factors such as the growth of the GDP or inflation warrant it means that the federal Health Care Budget will increase each year.

An increase is NOT a cut. The ad is based on a lie.

Delbert Doll Courtenay

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS SINCERE THANKS to the person who very kindly turned in car keys to the information counter at the Courtenay Super Store, Saturday afternoon, July 11. THANK YOU. THIS IS BOTH A BEEF and a Bouquet. Another great (though soggy) MusicFest has come and gone. Around the Festival grounds are numerous areas and avenues to be kept clear for various reasons - fire exits etc. Most Festival-goers inadvertently wander into these “not allowed” zones and it’s the task of volunteers to remind us that we shouldn’t be

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com there. On Saturday I found myself in such an area quite by accident only to be admonished by a fierce looking man who barked at me, “You can’t be there; you’ve got to move”. On Sunday I hesitated in a similarly marked space when I was approached by a kindly gentleman who said to me, “Excuse me, Madam, may I help you find a seat?” and then pointed to the faint lines on the grass into which I had mistakenly moved. Did these two people get the same volunteer training I wondered?

Volunteers do a great job - I am grateful to the kind man and wished I had thanked him for his gentle spirit.

The other man - I recommend next time he doesn’t offer to assist in a position that involves dealing with people.

A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET to whoever picked up my car key and house key which were lost on the Courtenay airpark walkway a month or so ago, and put them into a post box to be returned to War Anps in Ontario. I wish to thank you very much for your thoughtfulness. I received them today July 14, through Purolator Express.

That was very much appreciated and I thank you sincerely.

HOPING THIS BEEF will become a bouquet. An important part of the four-way test for Rotarians is “Does it do harm?” Sadly, the fundraising book sales held twice a year in Comox do harm the two small business trying to make a living selling books. I frequent both. A massive book sale once a year, maybe, but twice in the same area? Please, give these businesses a break and hold the book sales in other areas in the Valley or rotate locations so the same people don’t always have to bear the brunt of this otherwise excellent fundraiser.

A BIG BOUQUET to Brian McMahon of Kensington Island Properties for hanging in there for all the residents of Union Bay. I don’t know too many other developers that would put up with the grief he has had to from the UB Improvement District. Now they even refuse to meet with him to try and work out the problems. The board insists the Water Infrastructure Agreement, that took

over a year to work out with lawyers for both sides, has expired, even though the last clause clearly states “if either party hereto is delayed from undertaking or completing its respective obligations hereunder as a result of earthquake, flood or other act of God, ......act of any governmental authority, ......or any other event of any nature whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of the respective parties, then the date by which such obligation is to have been undertaken or completed will be extended for a period equivalent to such period of delay.” Legally, this contract has not expired as the developer is still trying to get this extension. Kensington Island Properties was unable to start the water treatment plant for Union Bay for a period of 21/2 years because they were in negotiations with the Government to formulate an agreement to remediate the coal hills. So legally his company is entitled to 21/2 years; however, all he asked for from UBID was a mere 4 months and he was refused. No wonder his lawyer says he will win if it goes to court and who but the citizens of Union Bay will foot the bill for this court case!

WELL, IT IS NOW CLEAR that British Columbians will lose out on good LNG construction jobs. Offshore companies have successfully lobbied for their own work force to export our resources, Remember HD Coal mining - well, this was just the start. For those who voted BC Liberal and Federal Conservative this will be your legacy - Canadian jobs going offshore. Not that the BC NDP have been active on temporary foreign workers - they have been pretty quiet on the 74,000 working in our Province.

Governments have had decades to train skilled and semi-skilled workers, but turn out unemployed teachers. Could BC Greens be the answer?

I’D LIKE TO GIVE a big bouquet of red roses, carnations and especially delicate multi-coloured pansies, to all those loud, throttle blipping, straight pipe macho Harley dudes in the wind out there.

I know you make your bikes run so loud so that you can be seen. After all it would be a shame if no one saw your

tattoos, or your mortgaged and insanely common, dime a dozen motorcycles, and the stupid goatee hiding your two chins, or the dumb leather vest obscuring your middle-aged waistline spread. Yep they’re the paper righteous Bros’ of the road, big bad boys, loudand probably not so wellendowed- proud, and about as laughable as any character in a South Park cartoon.

Except unlike an irritating television episode, you can’t turn these doubleclutching, hog-headed, stupid strait pipe motorcycle morons off. Yeah you are outlaws all right, small men with big bikes, as you like, giving noise bylaws and your tired neighbours the middle finger.

IT WOULD SEEM like a good thing for Cumberland Council to conserve water on stage 3. They have a very limited supply and provide water to Royston on stage 2. If Cumberland and Royston were connected to the huge Comox Lake reservoir -they would have been on stage 3 for the past 11 days. STRANGE? No, this is the Comox Valley with 4 local governments.

GREAT TO SEE that the weekend rains slowed down CVRD customer water consumption. Not that it made a difference - the Comox Lake Reservoir level dropped, even with increased inflows. It would be nice to see the big picture on inflows, lake levels and outflows.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK 98.9 The Goat for all of the opportunities to be part of the crew and their friendship ... you guys rock! Thanks, Ed. A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET to all the soup kitchen volunteers at St. George’s Church Sonshine Club as well as Saturday’s Four Square church lunch. You have provided for many, served up love, faith, friendship and nourishment. You have created in your generosity of time and hard work, a place for belonging and healing. God bless you all.

I AM APPALLED to discover, that after going through all the “proper channels”, that an apartment in the Comox Valley can be rented out, which I believe contains mold! My 12-year-old son and I rented an apartment

in the “older part” of Courtenay, and after numerous complaints to the managers, had to move out due to ill health effects. I then reported what I thought was a serious issue to the Vancouver Island Health Authority, the Public Health nursing clinic, as well as all the 1-800 numbers in the yellow pages concerning “Health”. I was given the runaround, “not my department” as well as pass the buck. I also voiced my concern to city hall, whom I believed would be concerned about this problem, but to no avail. I also phoned all the lawyers in the yellow pages, Comox Valley, Campbell River and other areas, but no one was interested in this issue. This apartment has not been rented out since we moved 32 months ago, probably due to the musty smell you breathe in when you enter the premises. I have researched mold on the internet, and the numerous, serious effects it can have on your health - too many to count! This just goes to prove that if you are of low income in the Comox Valley, you are powerless and cannot fight city hall!

Thank you Comox Valley and health authorities for NO protection.

water for 300,000 people, but the Comox Lake Reservoir dropped. It would be informative, if all the inflows and outflows were posted on the CVRD website.

DAYS AND WEEKS of cool summer breezes to the two women who stopped to help my dad after he fell while out walking to the grocery store. After making sure he was alright, these good Samaritans, drove my dad to Quality Foods, waited while he did his shopping, then drove him home. People like you make the world a better place. Thank you so much!

I WISH PILES and piles of dog crap to the person at the Royston Seaside Trail and that just let her 4 dogs run wild and had no control over them. They came up to my dog and surrounded us like a pack of dogs. When we tried to get away, they just kept following us. It is a park that requires your dog to be on a leash, so maybe read the sign and obey it or control your dogs!

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A HUGE BOUQUET to Judy from Grains Bakery in Courtenay for going out of her way to deliver my birthday cake right to my door (on her way home from work). By the way, best ever carrot cake!!

MANY, MANY BOUQUETS to all our local merchants who so generously contributed to the 888 Wing RCAFA Silent Auction. The variety of contributions was outstanding and well received by a packed house!

Proceeds allow the Wing to contribute to the support of our local air cadets as well as local charities. You made a lot of people happy!

LET’S HOPE for a few more days of rain, to raise the reservoir level. The Cruikshank river flows increased to over 4 cubic meters per second - enough

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS A BIG BEEF to Courtenay city council for ever considering a bike path along Willemar from 17th to 26th for around 2 million dollars. Where is this money coming from if you ever go ahead with this? No money for a Fire Hall for the east side of Courtenay but lots of money for the over 130 employees on your staff. I know some are part time but do we really need this many workers? I wish we could get a 2% raise to our pension. No wonder our property taxes keep going up & up.

BEEF to Courtenay City Council for thinking of putting bike lanes on Willemar road development. What a waste of time and money.

Very few bike riders would use it. Most use the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street. The same comment applies to the people who use electric mobility scooters. Of course we don’t have to mention skate boarders.

BOUQUETS to Kerry’s Express car wash in Parksville for voluntarily closing, to conserve water. Parksville in is in Stage 4 water crisis. Unlike Courtenay and Comox, Parksville depends

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com on 18 wells for their water supply. Currently, Campbell River and Victoria are on stage one, benefiting from good reservoir management.

BOUQUETS to Courtenay and Comox residents who have gone to brown lawns.

Although there is enough Comox Lake water for green grass in Courtenay/ Comox, many of our neighboring communities could be out of water if it does not rain in October. Comox Lake is a public resource that we may need to share with our neighbors, if they run dry. And they could.

UNLESS YOU ARE a great fan of sitting three feet away from a clump of bramble and blackberries you won’t want to take advantage of the park bench at the Air Park that friends and family of W.G. (Bill) Bell have so thoughtfully provided. All it would take to improve or actually allow a view of the estuary is someone, even with limited talent, with a hedge trimmer or perhaps a more environmentally friendly suggestion, a hungry goat, to dispatch this unruly briar patch. What’s good for the goat can make it better for people to gander. It’s a shame that whoever is responsible for maintaining the park hasn’t assumed this responsibility.

A BOUQUET to BC Hydro for posting the reservoir discharge flow rate which is about 12 cubic feet /second. So it seems that the Courtenay, Comox, Comox Lake water customers summer consumption has risen from .84% to 4%.

Although we are minor consumers of Comox lake water we need to do our part. Many on Vancouver Island do not have such a great water source.

THIS IS A BEEF to people who live in Crown Isle who think the water restrictions don’t apply to them! Now that we have been in Stage 3 for a full week it is very clear who is still watering their lawns. Even the golf course is drying out, which shows they are doing their part. I live in Crown Isle myself so it’s not right that these people are getting away with it. I hope CVRD has an enforcement team going around the city. If not I hope the neighbours of these people call CVRD to report them. I can assure you if I continue to see your green lawns I will report them myself and I hope others will do the same. We need the water to save our trees and shrubs. Lawns will grow back! Glad to hear the city is doing their part by cutting back where they can and hope the car dealers are cutting back also!

SO, WHO IS TELLING stories on the Comox Lake Reservoir levels? The BC Hydro site says 33.75 meters or 98% full. The CVRD site says water levels are extremely low. We all know it is hot and dry, but how much water do we have in reserve?

Brown grass is good - no mowing, but hours of early morning garden watering with a hose - really? Then have to drive to Cumberland to wash your car - next to the lake? Which is full.

JUST A COMMENT on lawns: My lawn is still green while all around me are brown. I imagine people wonder if I’m watering in the dead of night. However, I have not watered except within the rules. In fact, I watered only once per week for two weeks prior to ban on watering lawns. The reason for my green lawn, I think, is that I’ve been cutting it long for about 3 years now

(gradually working up to 3.25 inches now) while my neighbours’ lawns are cut very short. Also, this year for the first time, I left the clippings on the lawn, and because it is so long, the clippings aren’t noticeable (and don’t even get picked up in my dog’s coat). I was advised my grass would keep weeds down if it was long and healthy, and the lawn would require less frequent watering because it could retain more of the water put on it. This year, I really see the promised results. A healthy lawn feeds oxygen back into the air and is better for the environment, retaining moisture, than a rock garden or other hard surface like a dried up yard, says Brian Minter. So, I’m happy to recommend the approach to others who might want to give it a try.

A HUGE BOUQUET to the four responsible, conscientious teenage boys that alerted me of smoke coming from the flower beds in front of St. John the Divine Church on 5th Street. Thankfully, I was working late that day, so there was someone to alert. The Fire Department was called as the bed was burning in half a dozen areas and I didn’t trust water alone would extinguish it. Of course, the fire was started by a discarded cigarette. Beefs to smokers who are so irresponsible, especially in these extremely dry conditions. Before you call the “water police” on one of your neighbours, how about checking the facts first. It’s on the town website. People are allowed to water trees, shrubs, flowers and veggies any day from 4-7 am or 7-10 pm with a watering can or a hand held hose with a shut off nozzle - which we were doing. No lawn sprinkling any time. We didn’t do any-

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thing wrong. We’re only watering if things are getting very dry ... we’re just as concerned about the water situation just as much as you are.

DROVE DOWN Ryan Hill around mid-day today reddish-blond-haired fellow (could tell because he did NOT have a helmet on) rode across Ryan from Cowichan and straight across the second lane between my vehicle and the one following behind me. Near miss. Got stopped at the traffic light at Back Road.

A young fellow on a motor bike figured he’d get ahead by riding between the two lanes of traffic stopped at that light. Yup, right down the dotted lines. Proceeded via the by-pass, got stopped at the traffic lights entering the 17th Street Bridge. Apparently that “no right turn on red light sign” was not for the two cars in front of me, just for everyone else.

They didn’t feel the need to stop. Proceeded along Cliffe towards 26th, where a large fuel truck was turning into one of the gas stations on Cliffe. Rather than stop and wait, a small brown pickup truck, sporting Alberta plates, changed lanes in front of me missing m y vehicle by a hair’s breadth. Does no one care anymore? Do cyclists not know the danger they are in by not protecting their heads? Do drivers not realise that waiting a few seconds is always better than getting in an accident. I love living in the Comox Valley but I have to say there are some dangerous folk out there on the streets and the sidewalks!

LOOKING FOR ANSWERS to a watering concern. Is it alright to water for over 4 hrs till 1:30 am after being visited by the bylaw officer on complaints from your

neighbors? Is well water, not city water sacred too?

Or peace and quiet after 11 pm? Using the most annoying water shooting sprinkler must be to brag that you’re exempt. I agree having a green lawn looks foolish. Just saying. A concerned and wide awake, Kye Bay resident.

BOUQUETS to the citizens of Union Bay who have informed themselves about the lapsed Water Infrastructure Agreement between UBID and KIP and are now throwing their support to UBID to create a better water agreement for the community. More information about the original negotiation of the Agreement can be found at http://unionb a y n e w s n o w. b l o g s p o t . ca/2012/02/examinationfor-discovery-of-denis.html Or, just google “Union Bay News Now” and search the documents dated February 2012. At that document website, you’ll find out that two of the old UBID Board members had signed a KIP ad under their respective company names the previous year (May 27, 2009) stating that “We are all businesses working in the Comox Valley with direct and indirect economic interests in the project...” Furthermore, the Chief Negotiator of the Agreement had received $25,000 in electrical work from the then UBID, some of which was “no-bid” work. That same Negotiator rented a condo to the Developer between 1998-2000 and so was the Developer’s landlord. It’s also surprising to read that the amount of water hook-ups was increased from 100 to 500 when the Developer wanted it changed to 500. Lastly, no water expert was ever consulted for that Agreement.

Did the old UBID Board have conflicts of interest when negotiating the Water Agreement with KIP? Go read the document and make up your own mind.

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Summer Counterattack on the land and on the water

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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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Dear Doctors - My wife is the most wonderful woman in the world. I want to do something really special for her big 'Five Oh' next month.

She has been pretty self-conscious about her smile over the years, and puts her hand over her mouth to laugh and all that. Her teeth, are frankly, pretty atrocious. How can I give her the 'nudge' to get her in for a really good look? Her dentist is old as the hills and just gives her a cleaning every six months and sends her home.

It sounds like there are two 'ruts' here.

One is her acceptance that she has to live with the teeth she inherited for life, and the second is that her existing dentist a) thinks she is happy with her teeth b) thinks she cannot afford to change anything or c) doesn't prefer to practice anything very challenging in his/her clinic. The odd thing is that frequently a patient of record in one office will go elsewhere and come back with an entire 'new grill' – one that they didn't think their dentist could offer. Sometimes this is done in a vacation destination and the warranty is '30 seconds or 30 feet'. We correct a lot of resort dentistry in our clinic.

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the same as driving a motor vehicle while impaired and carries the same penalties?

In BC during the summer months, one person is killed every three days in impaired related crashes, and police are actively looking at getting those impaired drivers off our roads. So expect impromptu road checks and vehicle stops this summer.

Comox Valley RCMP want everyone to have fun this summer and have a good time but they want to make sure everyone has a plan on how to remain safe and make it home safely.

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So – what you might do is give her a great birthday card, and inside it tell her how much you love her and you want to share her with the entire world – so you are giving her a 'smile evaluation'.

Send her to see us and we'll give her the same kind of comprehensive exam we give all new patients.

Sometimes we're consulted for second opinions and we happily send that patient back to their dentist of record emphasizing they are doing a great job for them. The main thing we concern ourselves with is function. Your wife is at an age where conditions change, and now is a great time to get a handle on it. Once we note her gum health, and tooth stability – we can look beyond that to something as simple as whitening or something more comprehensive like cosmetic veneers.

Every single patient who has ever had this work completed tells us they wish they had done it a decade earlier. We cannot evaluate her mouth over the phone (or even in the newspaper!), but we'll provide all viable options and break it down to see which one fits her choices and your budget.

Call our front desk to arrange the appointment, and we'll make sure we even have a little birthday cake on hand for her!

Its summer and what a summer it’s shaping up to be. People will be flocking to the water to escape the heat and sometimes along with that comes the possibility of alcohol consumption. Police are not saying to not have fun, but they want everyone to be safe on our roads and waterways this summer. If you are going to consume alcohol then make a plan to get home safely. If you are going to be on the water make sure the people in the boat are sober. Water is very unforgiving.

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Comox Valley responded to the following incidents between July 7 and 13: ■ On the evening of July 7th the Comox Valley RCMP were called to a three vehicle collision on Comox road near Bayside road in Comox. The investigation revealed that two vehicles braked suddenly for a deer that came onto the roadway but a third vehicle failed to stop.

The female driver of the third vehicle was found to have been consuming alcohol and failed a roadside screening device. The woman was issued an Immediate Roadside Prohibition for 90 days and had her vehicle towed and impounded for 30 days.

(2015-8853) ■ On the evening of July 7th police entered into an investigation of found explosives. A pedestrian had located a partial stick of dynamite and two blasting caps on the Rotary Trail between 19th street and 17th street in Courtenay. The area was searched by an explosive

search dog but nothing further was located. This incident could have had far different results had the explosive been activated. RCMP is asking the public for any information into the origin of the explosives or who is responsible for leaving them in an unsecured public area.

If you have any information please contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321.

■ On July 13th police were called to a property in the area of the 8100 block of Island Highway North to a report of found dirt bikes. The caller stated that there were two dirt bikes stashed in the bush.

The investigation revealed that the two dirt bikes had been stolen in the Campbell River area recently.

Both bikes have been returned to their owner.

(2015-9150) ■ Police received a report of a theft of a Honda generator from the air park on July 5th. The generator is valued at approximately $1400.00. (20159159)

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CVRD to ask province to add cycling lanes to north connector project

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Comox Valley Regional District is hoping to capitalize on the north Courtenay connector project by requesting cycling network improvements to be added to the design of the major road initiative.

The committee of the whole endorsed staff ’s suggestion to write to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Todd Stone, who last month announced design work has started on this project that will feature 700m of new two-lane road and a two-lane bridge over the Tsolum River that will connect to Piercy Road and continues on to Highway 19.

Last year, the regional district partnered with MOTI to complete the CVRD transportation road network plan as part of the Official Community Plan review. It includes

strategies and actions to improve rural transportation infrastructure and provide enhanced active transportation options for electoral area residents.

CVRD’s policy and sustainability analyst, Vince Van Tongeren, told the committee the road plan includes 17 priority roadside greenway and bikeway routes improvements, totaling around 86 kilometres in the rural areas of the district.

“Full implementation of these routes will enhance safety for all road users, improve the marketability of the Comox Valley for tourism, and provide improved mobility options for rural residents who currently don’t feel safe walking or cycling on these rural roads,” said Tongeren.

To construct all the improvements in the plan, the CVRD will need to come up with around $18 million, which Tongeren

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“The CVRD doesn’t have a service area to fund this type of activity,” said Tongeren. “So in order for us to advance these improvements, we’re relying on pursuing grant funding or integrating them on larger infrastructure projects such as the north Courtenay connector when this opportunities present themselves.”

Two of the 17 routes highlighted in the transportation road network plan are linked to the north connector project - Piercy Road as it runs from Headquarters Road to Highway 19, and Headquarters Road between the City of Courtenay and Merville Road.

Tongeren said it would be sensible for the CVRD to ask the province to include a cycling infrastructure to the design and construction of the north connector.

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The Art Group of the Comox Valley has raised $1,500 for the Comox Valley Transition Society at their recent, annual Art & Garden Fete. The money will be used to provide two beds and linen for two rooms of a new 12-room residence. Three artists donated their art to raise the funds - “Village on the Hillock” by Pieter Molenaar, “Poppies” by Kate Brown, (second from right) who is presenting the cheque to Heather Ney of the CVTS and “Bathtime” by Pam Faunt. The two art works by Brown and Faunt will adorn the walls of the new Amethyst House.

Larry Jangula and Cumberland director Gwyn Sproule supported the idea.

“It’s much easier to put the infrastructure in now than later,” Jangula said.

“This is great opportunity that we mustn’t miss out on,” said Sproule.

If the province makes the project a complete bridge with bike lanes, Courtenay director Erik Eriksson said this may also serve as a template

for building a similar bridge on 5th Street.

“The 5th Street bridge was kind of dumped on us by the Ministry of Highways when they moved the highway,” said Eriksson.

“I don’t think it’s necessarily fair that the City of Courtenay should only be the dumpee. I think it should be the entire Comox Valley. It’s an entire Comox Valley bridge and I’d like to get all of us to

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S LARGEST LOCAL SHOPPING SPREE OF THE CENTURY!

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Love is in the air at retirement home When Carrol Burgoyne and Leo Blake each moved into Comox Valley Seniors Village, neither expected to fall in love and get married.

Carrol and Blake each moved into Comox Valley Seniors Village just a month apart in the fall of 2014. Once they met - cupid’s arrow did the trick. They have been happily enjoying each other’s company since that day. In May of 2015 they decided they should get married. When asked what date they planned to get married, Leo responded “The sooner the better as we aren’t getting any younger!”

On Friday, June 26th, 2015 the couple chose to exchange their vows as part of

the Summer Solstice Garden Party celebration at Comox Valley Seniors Village and Casa Loma.

A celebration it was. The couple were married by a justice of the peace on the Casa Loma garden under a flower adorned arbor.

Guests and fellow tenants of Casa Loma and Comox Valley Seniors Village cheerfully and supportively celebrated their marriage with them.

There are several other budding romances in bloom at the Casa Loma and Comox Valley Seniors Villages. 2015 seems to be an unprecedented year for romances for the seniors.

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World Community is honoured to present the film Highway of Tears (76 min.) on Tuesday, July 21 at 7 pm at the Stan Hagen Theatre (North Island College, Courtenay) as part of the Walking With Our Sisters events commemorating missing and murdered Aboriginal women.

This documentary movingly relates the personal stories of the victims of the decades-long string of murders and disappearances of young Indigenous women along BC’s Highway 16.

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The film explores how this systemic violence is linked to the effects of generational poverty, residential schools, and high unemployment rates on First Nations reserves and how contemporary First Nations leaders are striving to cure those ills.

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This is a powerful and moving film. Staff from the Tsow-Tun Le Lum healing centre in Nanoose will attend the screening to assist with debriefing and to bring cultural knowledge and support.

Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend this free screening.

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Fun things to do during Market Day… » 4th ANNUAL LORD SCRUFFINGTON SCHOOL OF FARM ARTS

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The Comox Valley Exhibition presents this very popular kid’s art workshop. Led by local artists, the kids will love creating and painting farm animal plaques while learning a little more about our animal friends. With the ‘Farmer for a Day’ display right next door there is no shortage of fun.

Each year a new animal is added to the CVEX Farmer For A Day’ - all created by local artist Naomi Tewinkel. The agricultural activity stations are an entertaining and enlightening way to provide children lots of fun while learning about farming, agriculture and the food we eat. Each station provides facts and hands-on activities.

This year the animal is a rabbit needing a name; the children (and kids of all ages) participate by helping CVEX name the rabbit as they have the prior 9 animals in previous years.

Kids can find their creations on the fence at the Comox Valley Exhibition Fall Fair in August.

A team of volunteers is available to help the public enter their goods and produce (vegetables, fruit, canned goods, baking/cooking, quilts, needlework, photography, animal etc.) in 2015 Home & Gardens Arts show for the CVEX event.

» The Conference Hall at the Florence Filberg Centre will be open to all for a PANCAKE BREAKFAST for $5.00, from 7:30 am to 11:00 am, on Saturday July 18. Get your tickets at the door.

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to the minute info on the day’s events. The Summer Cruiser will be bringing you all the latest information on the excitement from the downtown core.

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Local talent set to star in Vancouver

BY PIPPA INGRAM It is always exciting to see Comox Valley alumni, from the plethora of fine arts opportunities this community provides, continuing to hone their craft and earn acknowledgement for their hard work.

For Erin Walker, a young performer, born and raised in the Comox Valley, that recognition is on its way.

Outperforming 20+ others with her self- choreographed song and dance, Walker won the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in the upcoming production of Hairspray.

The show will be performed at Theatre under the Stars during July and August. The popular summer event is at the Malkin Bowl in Vancouver.

For a young woman in her early twenties, Walker has already packed over a decade of performances and development of skills into her resume.

She welcomes any opportunitity to develop her talent with hair/makeup design and using prosthetics.

Her experience covers a wide range of genres with a vocal range she describes as “Belter / Soprano” and she is adept at voice-over work in cartoons and commercials such as: “Busytown”, “Max and Ruby”, “Toopy and Binoo” - KOBA Entertainment.

Erin Walker is looking forward to starring role

She also does a mean cartwheel, can whistle tunefully and make animal noises, plus she has a somewhat unusual extra skill, e.g. belching on cue!

Most recently Walker played Norma in the Canadian premiere of “Carrie: the musical” and before that was Maureen’s understudy in RENT. “I also was a sexy mermaid in a Peter Pan Burlesque musical - now that was a crazy adventure!” she laughs.

But from the sublime to the ridiculous this young and highly dedicated actor/singer/dancer is known for giving the utmost to her work.

The commitment she shows to developing her craft ensures any company or director she is involved with, that top notch work ethic and effort will be consistently given to the task at hand.

Walker is known for patiently rehearsing what might seem a small moment to the audience, again and again in order that she gets the right nuances of tone and expression for that moment.

Walker’s performing career started with local theatre groups such as Rainbow Youth Theatre and Courtenay Little Theatre and continued throughout her high school years under the mentorship of Lori Mazey, the head of the drama department at

Erin Walker is getting very excited as she busily rehearses for her role as Tracy Turnblad in the upcoming production of Hairspray. The show will be performed at Theatre under the Stars during July and August. The popular summer event is at the Malkin Bowl in Vancouver. For show information go to http://tuts.ca/ calendar-events.

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Walker was a member of the Vanier Stage Band with skills in a variety of instruments and was also involved with CYMC in the Honours Jazz Band playing baritone saxophone.

She very quickly offers appreciation to all those talented teachers such as Lori Mazey and the special people such as her family, the Massey family and many others, for being the most amazing people in her life in supporting the goal she has to have a theatre career.

When asked what she sees ahead of her, Walker states, “In the future I

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I hope to get more voice over work and film auditions. If it becomes a career I’d be pleased, but I don’t want to lose the love and passion I have for performing by making it my only profession and worrying about money all the time.

“The way I see it, when I do a show I am getting free singing, dancing, acting lessons so it’s pretty much like I’m getting paid with something more valuable than dollars.

“When not onstage, I still work at being involved behind the scenes with many theatre companies: stage managing, designing hair and makeup, doing props.

Choreographing 13 the Musical for RYT in 2013 stimulated my desire to do way more choreography and I am delighted to be making my Vancouver choreographer debut next May. Recently I joined the board of directors for the Pipedream Theatre Company as I would really like to be a part of the direction that Vancouver theatre is taking.”

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The witch (Megan Wright) really wants those ruby slippers as she threatens Dorothy (Charlotte Greaves), the Scarecrow (Jimmy Hampshire), the Tin Man (Nicholas Tarrant), and the Cowardly Lion (James Donn). Photo by Terry Penney

RYT spins classic tale with young performers

BY PAT CARL Special to the Echo Rainbow Youth Theatre’s summer production of “The Wizard of Oz (Jr.)” takes to the Mark R. Isfeld stage with an interesting group of young, though experienced, performers in the play’s four principal roles.

The “Wizard’s” primary character is Dorothy, a young run-

away who learns there’s no place like home. The character is brought to life by Charlotte Greaves, an RYT veteran of four shows over the past three years.

A trained dancer, Greaves attends Pantuso Dance and is a vocal student at Carrie Lemke Studios. According to Greaves, she’s “open, less shy, and more confident” thanks to her RYT experience.

Helping Dorothy as she follows the yellow brick road is the Scarecrow, who is looking for a brain to fill his straw head. The character is played by Jimmy Hampshire. This is Hampshire’s second year with RYT, though he’s a multi-year veteran of Pantuso and Triple Heat Dance as well as Carrie Lemke Studios.

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in “Wizard” because “I get to know them and their acting secrets.” This may seem silly, says Hampshire, “but my dream is to work on Broadway.”

Joining the Scarecrow and Dorothy on the road to the Emerald City is the Tin Man, who thinks he needs a heart. Cast as the Tin Man, Nicholas Tarrant has three years of acting experience, as well as two years of

dance and vocal coaching under his young belt.

The young actor claims he knows “enough about acting that, if a mistake is made during a performance, the audience won’t know if we keep on going.” Tarrant wants to continue in theatre but wants a “real job” when he grows up.

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Brian Scott will be showing his boat paintings this weekend at the Filbreg Lodge in Comox

ART ■ Brian Scott with be featuring his boat paintings at his Filberg Lodge showing Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th from 11 till 4pm.

■ On Sunday, July 19th, Blue Moon Farm Winery and Ciderworx is presenting a “pairing” of art and wine between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. at 4905 Darcy Road, Courtenay. Marla Limousin and George Ehrler (of Blue Moon Farm, Winery and Ciderworx) invite you to meet the artist and enjoy a complimentary tasting of their wines and ciders as you view Juanita Olson’s recent work, and stroll the winery’s beautiful grounds.

■ Photographer Bryan Walwork will show an exhibition of aircraft images at Whyte’s Framing and Gallery in Comox. The display - Comox Valley Air - will run from Saturday, July 18 to Friday, July 31 and you can meet the photographer on July 18, from 1 to 4 pm at the gallery: 1225 Lazo Road in Comox (phone 250-339-3366).

■ The Denman Summer Gallery at 1016 Northwest Road presents its next show, “Natural Impressions” by Rosemarie Schafer. Opening night is Thursday July 23rd at 7 p.m. The show will run from Friday, July 24th until Tuesday, August 4th. From Monday to Saturday, the gallery is open at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sundays it is open from 1 p.m. until 3:45 p.m.

■ Saturday evening, July 25th, will mark the opening of a unique opportunity for those living and visiting Hornby Island in the Comox Valley in late July/early August. “Dispossessed but Defiant: Indigenous Struggles from Around the World”

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Rounding out the principal “Wizard” actors is James Donn playing the Cowardly Lion. This is Donn’s fifth year with RYT. He brings “six or seven years” of dance training at the Brian Kruse School of Dance with him to his role, though he’s never taken singing lessons. Donn believes that the Lion “thinks he wants to be courageous when what he really needs is to be wise.” As well as his interest in theatre, Donn plays the clarinet, the base clarinet, the violin, and piano. Even with all his ability in the arts, Donn wants to teach German, which he’s currently learning.

The full magic of the “Wizard” is completed by a wonderful ensemble cast filled with apple trees, crows, jitterbugs, monkeys, and munchkins, as well as Auntie Em, Uncle Henry, an evil witch, and, of course, the Wizard all of whom are as committed to the production as the principals.

“The Wizard of Oz (Jr.) runs on stage at the Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School on July 23, 24, and 25 at 7:00 with matinees on July 25 and 26 at 2:00. Tickets are $10 per person and are available from 9:00 to 12:30 Monday through Friday at Mark R. Isfeld, the Laughing Oyster Bookstore, and Red Carpet Consignment.

is a traveling photo exhibition, made up of over 100 photos depicting different aspects of indigenous peoples’ experiences of dispossession, and their inspiring struggles to resist these processes. The event will be launched with a reception at Joe King Ballpark Clubhouse, Saturday, July 25th, 7-9 pm, with live music by jazz musicians Tony Wilson (www.tony-wilson.ca/ bio/) and Friends, cash bar and refreshments. The exhibit will be open to the public from 10 am - noon and

4 - 6 pm each day until August 8th.

For more information on the exhibit, phone 250-335-2272.

■ The Pearl Ellis Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the “Kindred Spirits” Art Show, featuring Comox artists Judi Pedder and Sheryl Fremlin. The show runs from July 21st to August 9th and the artists will be exhibiting all new work, with approximately 50 paintings being shown.

Please join us for the Artists’ Reception being held on Saturday, July 25th

from 1 to 4 pm at the Pearl Ellis Gallery, A-1729 Comox Ave., Comox, BC, 250-339-2822. Admission is free and there will be complimentary food and beverages served at reception.

MUSIC ■ Don’t miss out on the chance to dance to live Latin music at Courtenay’s Bridge Lounge on Saturday, July 18th. Admission: $15.00 at the door.

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Denman a magnet for authors this week It may be small, but Denman Island always manages to entice some of BC and Canada’s most talented writers to its annual Readers and Writers Festival, to be held this year July 16-19.

From BC, authors Bob Bossin, Donald Gutstein, Aislinn Hunter, Renee Saklikar and Siling Zhang.

From Alberta, Fred Stenson; Ontario, Lee Maracle; Newfoundland, Michael Crummey, and from the UK, via Victoria, Eliza Robertson.

This is a line-up of best sellers, award winners, hard-hitting non fiction writers, and poets.

Michael Crummey has written four bestselling novels, the latest of which

is “Sweetlands”, a moving tale about an old man who has lived his whole life on an island off the coast of Newfoundland and now faces the prospect of being forced off his ancestral home.

This year’s Ethel Wilson Book Prize winner for best BC fiction in 2015 is Aislinn Hunter and her novel, “The World Before Us” is an intriguing story set both in the present and in the 19th century with mystery and colourful characters to astound the reader.

For a change of pace from fiction, there is Donald Gutstein, an SFU professor who has written “Harperism”, not a love song for our Prime Minis-

Vegan dine-out Monday This coming Monday July 20th at 5:30 pm Wenjie Chinese Restaurant at 1496 Ryan Rd. E Comox will host this month’s Comox Valley Earthsave vegan dine out.

Owners Wenjie and Doug have come up with the following buffet menu: Spring Rolls, Vegetable Fried Rice, Vegetables with Rice Noodles, Vegetable Chop Suey, Kung Po Tofu and Mixed Fruits for dessert.

The cost for the evening including coffee, tea, taxes and tips is $20 for adults and $15 for kids to age 12.

The evening is by reservation only, to reserve call

Bob at Earthsave ph. 250338-0751.

Comox Valley Earthsave would also like to welcome Heather as a new volunteer. Heather has set up an Earthsave facebook page at facebook.com/ earthsavecomoxvalley Also Earthsave will be at the Downtown Courtenay Market Days on July 18th from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Stop by their booth for a chat and to learn more about Earthsave.

They are also looking for volunteers who are interested in helping out.

Email Heather at cvearthsave@hotmail.com for more details.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT (Continued from page 24) Advance tickets: $12.00 each or $20 for two-show pass. Available at Bop City Records and Blue Heron Books. Doors at 8pm. Find Zandhunga on Facebook ■ From July 24 - 26, join Marla Leigh (www.marlaleigh.com), internationally known frame drum specialist, on an unforgettable journey of exploration into the art of playing one of the world’s oldest and most mystical instruments -- right here in the Comox Valley.

Marla will be at the Royston Community Hall offering a full weekend of frame drumming instruction for rhythm enthusiasts of every level. This is a unique opportunity to learn and spend time with one of the few female

frame drum specialists in the world. As there are deadlines associated with Marla’s visit to the Valley, please contact Monica at drumdeva@gmail.com FMI and to register for this exciting weekend of rhythm.

MUSICAL THEATRE ■ 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) 3382430 ext. 1 or online at www.sidwilliamstheatre. com

Eliza Roberston’s dynamic new voice will be heard at the Denman Writers Festiva ter to be sure, rather a biting critique of the underpinnings of the changes initiated by Harper and his Party.

For those who are interested in Aboriginal history and current challenges for First Nations peoples, Lee Maracle, one of Canada’s longest-standing indigenous writers, will move

Courtenay Motorsports having a ride The Seventh Annual Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride goes from BC to Newfoundland.

It benefits the Military Police Blind Children Fund. The Ride goes from August 2 to August 23.

This year Courtenay Motorsports is going to start the ride a day early on August 1 from their store and go to Ladysmith Motorsports, their other store, and then on to Victoria to join up with the other riders for the start of the big ride on August 2.

The registration fee is $25 per person and all the proceeds go to the Military Police Blind Children Fund.

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), the makers of Sea-doo, Skidoo, Can-am and Spyders, of which Motorsports hasthe only 2 dealers on the island is a corporate sponsor and will match the registration fee of anyone who is riding a Canam Spyder.

Anyone who wants to join the ride needs to come into Courtenay Motorsports to Register.

Festival-goers with her latest novel, “Celia’s Song”, mixing myth and tragedy and hope.

Thirty years ago, Sikh militants destroyed Air India Flight 182, and Renee Saklikar, who had relatives on that plane, has published “Children of Air India”, a powerful series of poems about this worst

mass murder in Canadian history.

Fred Stenson, an accomplished writer from Alberta has penned “Who

by Fire”, about the dramatic impact on a family of the oil industry. With concerns about the environmental damage of resource extraction projects high on everyone’s mind these days, this fictional account provides a reality check for those advocating economic development at all cost.

Festival-goers are sure to be entertained by Bob Bossin, the legendary folk-singer and co-founder of Stringband, at his one man show “Davy the Punk”, based on his memoir about his father and the world of betting in Toronto of the 40s and 50s.

The Denman Festival has always showcased emerging literary talent, and Eliza Robertson and Siling Zhang epitomize both youth and fascinating new writing and performing skill. Robertson has produced a debut book of short stories, “Wallflowers” which has garnered widespread acclaim, while

Fred Stenson will deliver Albertan home truths in his readings at the Denman island Readers and Writers Festival Zhang comes from the spoken artist genre and performs her poetry with panache and eloquence.

Denman’s warm hospitality will ensure a relaxing and collegial ambience for the Festival. And the authors will guarantee a stimulating experience for all Festival-goers. For more information visit http://denmanislandwritersfestival.com or phone 250 335-9145

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

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

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

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CVRD wants site remediation assessment on abandoned ski hill The Comox Valley Regional District has sought the help of the province to get the abandoned Forbidden Plateau ski hill cleaned up.

Last April, the board wrote a letter to premier Christy Clark requesting funding for the remediation of the unsafe and unsightly conditions at Wood Mountain Ski Park.

The CVRD received a reply on May 29 from the Honourable Mary Polak, Minister of Environment that indicated they are not in the position to take any action as this time.

Area C director Edwin Grieve, who has been leading the charge to get something done, said the province does recognize there are some concerns out there.

He asked the committee to support a meeting between CVRD staff and BC Parks staff at Wood Mountain Ski Park to review areas of concern and to identify potential remediation sites. He also added an invitation should be extended to the Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;omoks First Nations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To bring it home, we need to be there and look at it ďŹ rst hand,â&#x20AC;? said Grieve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anybody that has been up there recently realizes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not getting any better and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potential danger.â&#x20AC;?

Grieve suggested sending a letter to the Ministry of Environment requesting the site get a remediation assessment.

Cumberland director Gwyn Sproule said she used to live up at Forbidden Plateau but now she just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bear to go there.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting devastated, desecrated and more and more things are happening and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a world class piece of terrain. The views are awesome,â&#x20AC;? said Sproule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whoever gets to manage it, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the First Nations, it deserves to be restored, somewhat to its original conditions.â&#x20AC;?

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Waverley plans to put up sidewalk cafe in Cumberland

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Waverley Hotel and Pub wants to add a sidewalk cafe to its services.

Residents, businesses and property owners near the Waverley have been informed by mail of the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application for an amendment to its existing existing pub and patio license to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.

The village was seeking input because the application has the potential for noise and may negatively impact the community. The feedback as well as support from council will be forwarded to the LCLB. Under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, a local government may provide input on liquor license applications as well as recommendations.

Council agreed to endorse the Waverlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application but because there is potential for noise, it recommended that cafe be limited to open until 10 p.m. only.

Council believes the addition of a sidewalk cafe may provide

a positive impact on the community as the applicant is a successful business supported by a great number of local and out of town clients. It should also boost the economic development of the community.

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GOLF NEWS CROWN ISLE’S MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR What a treat! 12 Crown Isle ladies getting on a bus with three Crown Isle pros, Evan, Rod and Dan and listening to the Beatles Magical Mystery tour and not knowing where they were going!!! After drinks and nibblies on the bus and many stops they finally ended up at Storey Creek to play 18 holes of golf and lunch. As I have said before, Crown Isle knows how to party!!!

Well done pros! We love you!

Tuesday was PIN Day for the Crown Isle ladies club. We had some very good scores and some very bad scores. But let’s just write about the very good scores.

AND THE WINNERS ARE: 1st low gross: Mathilde Schneider with a record breaking 80, 2nd low gross: Raelene Robertson 81 and 3rd low gross: Katy Macaulay 82 1st low net: Tracy Kinnett, our new member, 61, 2nd low net: Pat Johnson 64 and 3rd low net: Evie MacDonald 66

1st low putts: Janet Phillips 27 2nd low putts: Iris Petersen 28 and 3rd low putts: Katy Macaulay 29 The birdie pot was ravaged by many ladies! The PAR 5 ‘s were won by Brenda. Joanne, Gillian and Tracy.

KP’s: Mathilde on #4 and Jacquie Hooper on #12.

Kudos as well to our ladies that played in the Arrowsmith 2 person team low net with handicaps of 18 plus- Anne Sands and Margaret Forgeron, Linda Stickney and Liz Ellis, and Pat Johnson and Marlene Horvath.

Our sold out Crown Isle Ladies Nine and Wine was a huge success with golf, wine, dinner, dessert and prizes! An event like this is not possible without the huge support from our sponsors. Many thanks to the following sponsors who faithfully support this golf night: ASSANTE FINANCIAL RON SCHMIDT, ,40 KNOTS WINERY, VI FITNESS, MACKENZIE GARTSIDE AND ASSOCIATES, ATLAS CAFE, TAYLORMADE, CROWN ISLE GOLF RESORT, WHITE SPOT RESTAURANT, SIGNATURE OIL AND VINEGAR, PRIME CHOPHOUSE, CHRIS AND ERROL FLYNN

REMAX, RICE TOYOTA, MACDONALDS, CASCADIA LIQUOR STORE, MELISSA BERRIGAN ROYAL LEPAGE, SUZANNE AND JENNY’S, BLACKFIN PUB, PHARMASAVE HOLLY FRANCIS, WAYWARD DISTILLATION HOUSE, EDEN THERAPY, BOOSTER JUICE, DARYL ROBBINS CA, AND EAGLE RADIO. Make sure you frequent these sponsors and tell them how much you appreciate them sponsoring this fun event.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the next Nine and Wine on July 29th. There is still room for you to enter. Register at the CI proshop at 250 703-5029. Don’t miss it!

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WET SUNDAY MORNING AT COMOX 47 guys braved a warm but very wet Comox Sunday morning.

0-14 low gross Nick Usher 71, Gary Snider 72.

15 + low gross Keith “Horton” Welch 77, Mike “Slim” Simmons 81 Low Nets Paul Ives 62, Hank “V12” Verdenhalven 64, Don Ellis 65, Stan Potter 65, Marc DeWinter 65 KP Prizes : 10 KP 0-14 Tracy

Branch, (Bowlzy Brkfst Comox Pacific Express) 2/11 KP 15+ Paul Ives (Blackfin Pub) 3/12 Long drive 0-14 Rick Siddall (Men’s Club) 4/13 KP 0-14 Tracy Branch (Men’s Club) 5 KP All Billy Schneider (Browning Karl Fawthorpe) 14 KP All Shawn Vincent (Investors Group Keith Gibson) 15 KP 2nd shot 15+ Mike Simmons (Bowlzy Brkfst Comox Pacific Express) 7/16 Long Drive 15+ Shawn Harrison (Men’s club) 9 KP All Terry Christie (Rick Siddall Financial Services) 18 KP All Stu Holland (Glaciers Gutters) Skins Dan Bailey, Rick Adams, Gary Snider, Tracy Branch, Marty Petersen, Bob Bird, John “Buff ” Hope, Mike Naso.

Deuces recorded by Gary Snider.

3 birdies for Bill Wheeldon, Rick Adams, Gary Snider.

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1st Low Gross Hcp 0-14, Nick Usher (33), 2nd Dave Wheeldon (33)

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Deuces for Dan Bailey and Brodie Hornstein.

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SUNNYDALE LADIES CLUB ON BACK TEES We played off of the back tees on Tuesday, July 14th, which added an additional 500 yards to our usual red tee game.

This was fine for the long ball hitters but made it a bit more challenging for some of our members. All the women agreed that

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it was fun to see the fairways from a different perspective.

Pat Peden had no problems on the longer course and was the Low Gross Winner with 88. Other Low Gross Winners were Carolyn Walker (91); Lois Westbrook (93) Joan Rallison & Teri Sleigh (94), Linda Lee Root (98) and Vick Bombini and Linda Broadbent (99).

On the Net side, Cheryl Bickle was the Low Net Winner with a 70 who inched out her sister Sandra Gallaway who also shot 70. Pat Rudolph recorded a 76, Maylene Friesen 77, Frankie McCaffery 78 and Sharon Littler and Rosalie Willliams had 79.

Linda Lee Root had the lowest # of putts (26) while Laurie Appleyard won the Longest Putt on #9.

KP winners were Chris Annand on #10 (sponsored by Rob Speer Pro Shop), Carolyn Walker #15 and Frankie McCaffery for 2nd shot on #5 for 25+ Hcp. Only a couple of birdies today by Pat Rudolph and Chris Annand while Cheryl Bickle and Teri Sleigh were the only women to record chip ins.

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MARION MAY HOLDSWORTH 1922 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2015

Marion was born in London, England, on June 17, 1922 and died at her home, in Comox, BC, according to her wishes, on July 1, 2015, aged 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman, and her brother, Ted. She is survived in England by her nephews David (Enid), and Colin (Kathleen), and her grand-nephews Mark, Stephen and Duncan and her grand-niece Suzie.

She was much loved and will be dearly missed by her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadian Familyâ&#x20AC;? Sheron and Colin Stewart and their daughters, Nicole and Kiersten. She will also be missed by her Wednesday lunch ladies and Sheila Lory, her travelling companion of many years.

The family would like to thank Dr. Harris for his kind and compassionate care over the past 10 years and would also like to thank OmniCare the Comox Valley Home Care Nurses, and Tim Cowan and his staff at The Medicine Shoppe for their excellent service.

There will be no service by her request. Donations may be made to your charity of choice.

Jane Freeburn Howland (nee Welsh) July 24, 1941 - July 4, 2015

Passed away peacefully Saturday at Victoria General Hospital after a lengthy illness with her daughter and eldest sister at her side.

Jane made friends easily and would lend a hand to anyone who needed it whenever possible.

She will be dearly missed by her loving husband Robert, her dear daughter Cheryl (Rob) Gates, two sisters, two grandchildren and all relatives and friends near and far.

As per her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre, Suite 202 1640 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria, V8R 1B2.

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Peter Stefan Schuster September 12, 1922 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 15, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Stefan Schuster on June 15, 2015 at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital.

Peter is survived by his wife Ruth, son Ivo (Kerstin) Schuster, and grandchildren Pia and Tim of Auckland, New Zealand.

Peter was born on Sept. 12, 1922 in the town of Kamenz, Saxony in Germany. He spent many years as a cabinet maker and interior designer, and upon his retirement in 1982, Peter and Ruth moved to Canada and the beautiful Craigdarroch Beach area in Union Bay. They lived there for 24 years. In 2006 they moved to the Comox Valley Seniors Village in Courtenay.

Special thanks go out to Rosemarie Saunders and Barbie Barkley, their care was exemplary for many years and greatly appreciated by the family.

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David Rinkichi Sakade 1925-2015 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David on Saturday July 11th, at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. He is survived by Toku, his beloved wife of 65 years. He was predeceased by his father Tokuzo, mother Ume and sister Florence Hisaye. He is survived by his extended family in Japan and his many friends in Canada.

David was born on February 3, 1925 in Ocean Falls, B.C. and returned to Japan with his parents at the age of ten. After graduation from Hiroshima Commercial High School, David held job positions in Manchuria and Tokyo. In 1949 he met and married Toku and they returned to make their home in Winnipeg. David worked his way up in the leather handbag, rattan and wicker import and retail business and retired as a business owner in 1988. He was a member of Rossmere Country Club in Winnipeg for 30 years and was a scratch golfer. He and Toku enjoyed travelling and had many wonderful vacations. They moved to Comox in 2003. David was a strong Christian and deeply involved in church life, both in Winnipeg at the Manitoba Japanese United Church and here at the Comox Valley Presbyterian Church. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held in his honour at The Comox Valley Presbyterian Church, 725 Aspen Rd., Comox on July 23 at 2pm.

Toku also wishes to thank Dr. Brailey, Dr. Ostry, Dr. Houlgrave and the emergency staff at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital for their care of David.

Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Comox Valley Presbyterian Church.

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Shirley passed away peacefully at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox, BC, July 4, 2015. Shirley was born in the same hospital.

The fourth of six children to Jim and Isabelle Edgett.

She was predeceased by her parents, stepfather Ray Scott, brother Barry Edgett, sister-in-law Carol Edgett, fatherin-law Gordon Stewart and mother-in-law Lila Stewart. Shirley is survived by her husband Dale, daughter Erin (Dan) Eigler, son Munro Stewart; granddaughters Niomi Espinili and Sonja Eigler; sister Lynda Hornstein (Jack), brothers Ross Edgett (Donna), John Edgett (Karen), Phil Edgett (Jean) all of the Comox Valley; step-brother Mark Scott (Lynn) from the Yukon, and sisters-in-law Marijanne Edgett of Maple Ridge and Norma Stewart (Wayne Chappell) of Saskatoon; nieces and nephews Jim Edgett of Vancouver, Joanna Edgett (Brandon) of Nova Scotia, Tara Smith (Mark) and son Linden, Jamie Edgett (Justin) and daughter Brynlee, Kelsi Hornstein (Rick and son Braiden), Colton Hornstein all of the Comox Valley, Shoshana Green (Jamie Kirkpatrick) and son Colin from Toronto, and great friends since early school days Paulette Grieve (Rick) from Courtenay and Catherine Griffin (Tony) from New Zealand.

Shirley grew up in the Comox Valley and graduated from Georges P. Vanier Secondary School. She enjoyed the arts. She acted in school plays and with a drama club in Saskatoon, but singing was her passion. She took singing lessons, participated in competitions, sang at various functions and sang with the United Church Choir no matter where she lived. In 1972 her cousin Melva Lilburn came to visit her and Shirley ďŹ&#x201A;ew back to Saskatoon with Melva for a visit. She met Dale Stewart and one thing lead to another.

Shirley moved out to Saskatoon and married Dale a year later on June 30th. They lived in Nipawin for the summer and returned to Saskatoon where Shirley worked as a short order cook and then as a bookkeeper while Dale ďŹ nished his post secondary education as a Recreation Director. In 1975 they moved to a farm just outside of Kyle, Sask. when Dale became a member of Matador Farming Pool Ltd. Shirley worked in the Credit Union until their daughter Erin was born on June 30, 1976 and she decided to be a stay at home mother while her children were growing up. Their son Munro was born on June 29, 1979. She was always with them before they started school and she was always there for them when they came home from school.

Shirley loved her family. Kyle United Church was a big part of Shirleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life as part of the Choir and as a member of the board for several years. Shirley also served on the local school board and various other committees to be involved in Erin and Munroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upbringing. She seldom missed any of their games or activities. In 1994 they moved off the farm into Kyle and then to the Comox Valley in 1998 where Shirley got involved as a bookkeeper with the Edgett family business.

Shirley had a great sense of humour and everyone knew Shirley by her smile, positive attitude and always caring about others more than herself. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1981 and she was a breast cancer survivor but she never complained through it all. It was always â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m good, how are you?â&#x20AC;? and, of course, always with the Shirley smile.

Special thanks to our family physician Dr. Desmond Konway, Dr Trace Thomas (ICU), Dr William Tinmouth (Urology) and the 3rd ďŹ&#x201A;oor nurses including the ICU at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Comox.

A celebration of her life will be held at St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church in Courtenay on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada in her memory would be appreciated.

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Cumberland adds fire prevention patrol to monitor forests, parks The Village of Cumberland is taking more measures to protect its forest lands and parks surrounding the community.

Due to the high level fire hazard situation attributed to extreme dry weather, the village is concerned about the risk of wildfire.

In an effort to avoid forest fires from happening, council has decided to monitor the areas using fire prevention patrols.

Council has approved a two hour evening patrol for the summer months.

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has no existing budget for this type of service, council has directed staff to bring forward an amendment to the 2015 financial plan bylaw to add $5,000 that will be drawn from the 2014 annual surplus balance.

The Cumberland Fire Department has been on the alert for potential interface fires in villageowned forested land and forested community parks. With current dry trend and extreme fire hazard conditions they have to be ready.

Early detection and a fast response is necessary.

Staff reported to council

GOLF NEWS (Continued from page 27) The Annual Royal LePage Ladies Tillicum at Sunnydale Golf Course will be held this year on Saturday August 8th. This tournament is a 2 ball best ball event.

There will be an Individual Skills challenge followed by Wine and Cheese on the Friday night. Entry forms can be obtained from the Pro shop at Sunnydale.

For further information, please call: Rona Lawson 250-339-5391 or Betty Lund 250-338-0937.

SUNNYDALE MEN’S GOLF CLUB Hard to believe but no one was complaining about the rain on Sunday morning, some golfers even liked it! Here are the results: Low Gross - Jon Huisman (69); Low Net - Dave Pye (66); Low Gross 11+ - Earl Costello (80); 2nd Low Gross - Jordan Rallison (72); 3rd - Kyle Stairs (73); 2nd Net - Harvey Skerrat (67); 3rd Net Gord Rallison (69); 4th - Chuck Milne (69); 5th - Roger Theberge (70); 6th - Emil Zap (70); 7th - Guy Traverse (70); 2nd Low Gross 11+ - Ed Podetz (83); 3rd - Rob Heron (84); 4th - Bo Bishop (84).

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Long Putt Winners Kyle Stairs (40 Knots Winery); Harvey Skerrat (Rob Spear Golf Corp.); Rick Dawson (Car Star).

Points were awarded for Midland Tools Cup (Year Long Net Competition) with $2000 in prizes awarded at end of season.

SUNNYDALE THURSDAY NIGHT LADIES July 9th was a very warm evening. Winners were Fran Wright for longest drive on #1. Jean Wheaton was closest to the tree on #2. Anna Butler was closest to the pin 2nd shot on #3.

Jenny Lavery was in the sandtrap on #4.

June Fuller was closest to the pin 3rd shot on #5 but she actually made it in 2 for an Eagle! Way to go June! Kathie Reid had the longest putt on #7.

Monique Walker had 13 for the lowest putts and Shauna Reid was the most honest golfer.

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that the village’s community parks, forest and trail network are always at risk of fire. They are advising users to be careful of what they do and how they use the trails at all times.

Parks staff are in the process of posting “no smoking” signage at entrances to forested lands.

The signage also promotes reporting signs of

fire to emergency telephone numbers.

Users of the trails can also be helpful as they can watch how others behave, and act as good smoke detectors when there’s a fire problem.

Staff noted on several occasions, local citizens have come to the aid of the forest and trails.

They’ve alerted the fire

Crime solved before it’s reported It’s not often that police can boast that they solved a crime before it had been discovered, but on July 15th that is exactly what happened.

On the afternoon of July 13th police took a report from the City of Courtenay of a Honda 2000 generator being stolen at the Courtenay Air Park July 5th.

Then on July 14th police were called about a found Honda 2000 generator located in the bush on the Island Hwy. S. in Royston. That’s it - open and shut case, right? Well not exactly. It was found that the serial numbers on the located generator and the reported stolen generator did not match. With some digging the true owner was located and was unaware that his generator was missing.

Police are still looking for the other stolen generator and if you would like to provide information about its whereabouts or who may be responsible for the theft, you can call the RCMP detachment at 250-338-1321. If you have information and would like to remain anonymous then you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Junior Canadian Rangers to train here The Junior Canadian Rangers will be in the Comox Valley for the very first time to participate in two summer training camps.

Members of the Canadian Cadet Organization, JCRs, age 12 to 18, come from remote, isolated or coastal communities throughout Western Canada from Churchill, Manitoba to Haida Gwaii, BC. Approximately 100 JCRs and 50 adult staff will be in town for their annual basic camp from July 16 to 27 .

Training will take place throughout the Valley and includes sea kayaking, mountain biking, air rifle shooting, marine biology, and cultural familiarization. The JCR’s will also learn about wilderness survival, navigation, and have an opportunity to go camp military style.

A second, more advanced camp, which focuses on leadership, wil-

derness skills and search and rescue will take place between August 13-24 for approximately 65 JCRs and adults in total.

Training will be based out of the Seal Bay Transmitter site on Waveland Road, where a tented camp is now established.

JCRs are very different from Army, Navy and Air Cadets in that their uniform is a green T-shirt and pants with a ball cap while the Canadian Rangers don a red T-shirts.

The JCRs program is administered by the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, based in Colwood, BC, and supported by the Primary Reserves and by civilian Adult Committee members.

If you see JCR’s or Canadian Rangers in and around the Comox Valley over the summer, welcome them, ask them where they are from, and learn more about their unique program.

department of fires in the early stages allowing firefighters to attack them swiftly, extinguish them, and kept the damage to a minimum.

Closing the park was being considered but staff and the fire department had mixed feelings as they know it will deter everyone from going in the forest and it will also take

some of the village’s protection away.

The village’s duty officer patrols the area just before dark in the evenings and staff feels the additional monitoring would enhance fire prevention.

Staff advises all private landowners of forested land should also employ some patrols of their property.

Union Bay clarification The Comox Valley Echo reported in an article on July 3, 2015 that the Union Bay water works upgrade was delayed due to difficulties by Kensington Improvement Properties acquiring a development permit from the Comox Valley Regional District, which required the remediation of the coal hills to be completed before anything can be built on the property.

The CVRD has clarified this issue.

It said, the project can proceed, in accordance with the master develop-

ment agreement, once the owner, KIP, has entered into an agreement with the Union Bay Improvement District (UBID) for the distribution of potable water from UBID to the development.

This is a requirement of the master development agreement that KIP holds with the CVRD, (Section 3.1 (i).

It is that requirement that restricts KIP from applying for any building permits or making application for subdivision until a water agreement with UBID is in place.

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RD staff take measures to prevent accidental fires in parks

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The extreme dry conditions have raised serious concerns about the high risk of wildfire in the Comox Valley Regional District Parks.

It has occurred in other areas of the province and staff wants to make sure it doesn’t happen here.

The CVRD’s general manager of community services Ian Smith updated the board of directors on the measures they’ve taken to reduce accidental wildfires in the regional district.

In cooperation with all the fire services in the area the CVRD closed all beach fire rings, posting parks and trails with no smoking/no campfire signs, having crews cease the use of chainsaws and other gas powered equipment that could spark fires.

As well, there are now patrols conducted at popular

summer time parks such as Tsolum Spirit, Nymph Falls, Bear Creek and Headquarters Townsite parks.

Smith said so far the public is cooperating but there are occasions where they get calls of backyard burning and lots of inquiries of what they can and cannot do.

“What I would really recommend for anybody is ‘no open fire is good right now,’” said Smith. “It’s best to err on the side of caution.”

Last weekend, Musicfest was held at the Comox Valley Exhibition grounds and there was some concerns about this.

“If there was ever any nervous person on this earth, it was the fire chief,” said Smith.

But the Courtenay Fire Department, Smith said, were relieved to find the organizers have made a conscientious effort to ensure there was extra water on site, fire guards and other preventive measures.

With the recent rain, Smith

said, people have the impression that everything is back to normal, but it isn’t.

“The bush is still dry in places so we’re going to keep our fire bans in place,” said Smith.

The board was also made aware that staff are prepared to close some trails or parks upon the advice of the local fire chief or if the province and local governments decide to close and restrict access to the parks.

But staff also indicated park closures would be hard to enforce and could have the inadvertent effect of increasing the risk of human caused fires.

Fewer eyes in the parks could mean a higher risk of human-caused fires by careless park users who ignore the closure and smoking restrictions.

Staff are reminding park visitors and users of the smoking restriction and also to be vigilant for those who are noncompliant.

If they spot any smoke or

Summer Day Camp for children at Comox United Church Comox United Church (250 Beach Drive in Comox, near the hospital) is offering a week-long summer camp for children from July 20 to 24.

The theme is “HEROES!” and children will meet six Biblical heroes (Moses and Joshua, Esther, David, Mary, and Jesus). They will learn about these heroes through stories, music, art, games, and craft activities. Children will also explore how they can be heroes too, at

Man arrested for break, enter Police have arrested a suspect in a recent break and enter.

On July 5th the Comox Valley RCMP received a report of a break, enter and theft to a business located on the 2800 block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay.

The investigation revealed a suspect and Comox Valley RCMP obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s residence in Nanaimo.

On July 8th the search warrant was executed at a residence in the Nanaimo area and several items related to recent break and enters in the area were located.

The owners of these items have been notified.

A Nanaimo resident was arrested and is now facing charges of possession of stolen property and will be appearing in Provincial court on a later date.

home, in their community, and in the world.

The week will include indoor and outdoor activities, and a trip to the beach.

The Summer Day Camp program is designed for children ages 5 to 11 years old and will run

fires in the parks they are requested to alert the fire department.

Some park projects are being delayed until conditions are not as dry.

These include the improvements at Morning Beach Park to

reopen the stairs to the beach, the closing of ATV accesses along the Royston to Cumberland Railway Trail, laying of sod at the picnic area on Marine Drive in Royston and potentially construction of One Spot Trail extensions.

Feds fund Hornby Fest for two years The Government of Canada has provided the Hornby Festival Society with $24,000 in funding over two years ($12,000 in 20152016 and $12,000 in 2016-2017) through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund for the 31st and 32nd editions of the Hornby Festival.

This community festival will include a showcase of works produced by Canadian artists, free classical music performances for

children, and a partnership with a local radio station that will broadcast live performances and artist interviews.

This year’s Hornby Festival will take place from July 30 to August 8 and feature performances of folk, classical, world and jazz music by 14 artists from across Canada.

It is expected to draw more than 4,000 participants.

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Eliminate Nerve Pain Naturally Dr. Deidre Macdonald, ND Nerve pain is one of the most challenging types of pain. It can cause burning, tingling, shooting pain, pins and needles and more symptoms that generally leave its sufferers quite miserable.

Numbness can affect walking or hand dexterity, pain can affect sleep and even the medications given to manage these symptoms have their own host of potential side effects. What is important to understand is that nerve issues happen for a reason. It is critical to understand the root cause of the problem and not just treat the symptoms.

Neuropathy can be a signal of an underlying health issue such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, nutritional deficiencies, digestive issues, viral infections (e.g., shingles), bacterial infections (e.g., Lyme disease), alcoholism, kidney, thyroid or liver disease and more. It can be caused by multiple sclerosis,

cancerous tumors, spinal issues, medications and cancer treatments. So if your family doctor or neurologist has just given you the drug Gabapentin or other pain killers without telling you why you have neuropathy, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get a second opinion and start digging for the root cause.

As a naturopathic doctor, I conduct an extensive health history, physical exam and lab work up to help determine the cause of the neuropathy.

Then we get to work on helping the body overcome those causes. For instance, I had a 62 year old patient who had diabetic peripheral neuropathy that kept him awake at night, impaired his ability to walk and caused chronic numbness and pain in his feet. Over a period of six months, I coached him on how to achieve normal blood sugars with less medication.

He lost 29 pounds, started exercising and took targeted natural medicines. He also had 12 sessions of low level laser therapy to treat the

neuropathy in his feet. This safe, painless form of laser therapy has been shown in placebo controlled studies to reduce the pain of diabetic neuropathy. The patient was thrilled with the results. He had much less pain and was able to regain more function in his feet.

Another patient came to me with peripheral neuropathy, but for very different reasons.

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I suspected that she had impaired nutrient absorption, since her diet seemed adequate. We tested her and determined that she had Celiac disease.

This autoimmune reaction to gluten can cause intestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, increased inflammation, and neurological/psychiatric issues. Once she got gluten out of her diet for good and did 10 session of low level laser therapy at our clinic,

her foot problems resolved.

In addition, her energy levels were markedly increased and her arthritis symptoms decreased by 50%.

Spinal issues can also cause nerve pain. I had an otherwise healthy 75 year old male patient with tingling and shooting pain in his feet and shins. He had a history of lower back issues and I suspected by the pattern of the pain that it might be coming from a pinched nerve in the lumbar region of the spine. I made sure he had an x-ray to rule out cancer, since heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the age where prostate and other cancers can sneak up and spread to the spine.

The x-ray showed arthritic degeneration in the spine and we treated it with laser therapy. The high powered laser beams that we use can penetrate deeply into the vertebrae and regenerate tissue, such as the discs that create space in the spine. It can also help reduce inflammation in the ligaments in the spine that can pinch the spinal column. This

patient was very happy that after 14 treatments he had no more nerve pain in his feet and his back felt better than it had in years. A program of stretching and exercise was recommended to protect him from further back injuries.

These three cases demonstrate the multitude of factors that can cause nerve pain and the importance of targeting treatments that address them. Naturopathic physicians use a combination of conventional medical work up, natural and pharmaceutical medicines and, in my case, laser therapy to properly treat nerve pain.

Dr. Deidre Macdonald is a naturopathic physician with a natural family practice in downtown Courtenay. Her office can be reached at 250897-0235 or via www. getwellhere.com.

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HOW TO EAT AFTER 50 As people age, their dietary needs begin to change. Foods that were once staples of your diet as a youth may be restricted once you hit a certain age, while other foods you may have always avoided may now be necessary to fuel and support a healthy body.

Eating healthy foods and exercising may not be enough to sustain health, as hormonal changes and other health effects as a person reaches age 50 can have a profound impact on his or her nutritional requirements. The following are a few things men and women over 50 may want to consider as they look to eat a healthy diet for years to come.

Vitamin D Both men and women age 50 and up have a reduced ability to produce vitamin D through exposure to the sun.

Extra vitamin D will be needed from foods and supplements. Everyone over the age of 50 should take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU (10 μg), according to Canada’s Food Guide.

Without adequate vitamin D, bone strength and

Dietary recommendations change for people age 50 and older. health can deteriorate because vitamin D promotes calcium absorption. Vitamin D also has other roles, including helping neuromuscular and immune function and reducing inflammation.

Friendly fats People over age 50 should increase their intake of unsaturated fats and reduce consumption of saturated fats.

Nutrient-rich unsaturated fats can guard against heart conditions, protect against stroke, keep skin supple, and even help men and women maintain good neurological health. Omega-3 fatty

More fiber Eating more fiber can help with digestive and intestinal problems, such as constipation.

Constipation can occur when fiber intake is not enough, coupled with a more sedentary lifestyle.

The best way to get fiber is through diet. Leave the skins on fruit and vegetables and choose whole fruits over juices. Wholegrain breads and cereals also are good sources of fiber. Dry beans and lentils can add a fiber boost.

Always increase fiber

slowly to determine your tolerance.

Fewer calories The National Institute on Aging says women over the age of 50 need between 1,600 and 2,000 calories, depending on how physically active they are. Men need between 2,000 and 2,400 calories per day. With each passing year there is a decrease in the energy required to maintain body weight, so caloric intake should be adjusted accordingly.

More water As a person ages, his or her body may not signal it is thirsty as well as it once did, so it’s possible that you may not recognize when you are thirsty or dehydrated. The Mayo Clinic recommends around nine to 10 cups of beverages per day to remain hydrated.

Eating healthy and changing one’s diet is important as a person ages, as dietary needs at age 50 may be quite different from what they were at age 30.

acids can be found in nuts, olives, seeds, and fatty fishes.

Increase protein According to Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as they age, men and women need more protein in their diets to maintain their muscle mass. The amount of protein needed at a younger age no longer may be adequate.

Look for lean sources of protein from fish and poultry. Beans are also a low-fat source of protein that can help fulfill daily protein requirements.

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WHAT'SON In the Comox Valley 17 FRIDAY EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE • This July 17th we will be showcasing the live music from the DAN HUGHES BAND. This band is always a fan favorite playing the songs you love! Dance takes place at Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre downstairs in the Rotary Hall. Dancing is from 7:30pm to 10:30 pm with our usual coffee and cookie break a 9pm. Evergreen members are $7 at the door and nonmembers are $9. FMI call the Filberg Office at 250-3381000 THE ‘CHHA’ - CV HARD OF HEARING SUPPORT GROUP • Will be offering their next Speech Reading session this September. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN BY AUGUST 14, 2016. Space is limited. If you are interested or want more information contact: Glenda - email sheltiewink@shaw.ca or Mary - 250 339 4706 7792.

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY MEMBERS’ PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD SHOW & SALE • From June 23rd - July 19th. Open Tues - Sat from 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1 - 4 pm, Closed Monday.

Free Admission. Located at 1729 Comox Avenue. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to www. pearlellisgallery.com COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Friday, 5-7 pm.

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20 MONDAY EVERGREEN CLUB WHIST • Grab your friends and your neighbours and try something new. Mark your calendar Monday July 20th. Whist starts at 7:30pm. 20 hands of play, door priz-

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CRIBBAGE • Every Monday night, 7:00, at the Royston Hall, corner of Old Island Highway and Royston Road.

No need to bring a partner. FMI: 250334-1883.

LADIES AUXILIARY DROP-IN BINGO • Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary Drop-in

Bingo, upper hall. Doors open 6 pm, bingo 7 p.m. All money goes to charities. Free coffee and tea.

chants and rounds in the oral tradition of call and response. Every voice is welcome at this inclusive community event. No experience necessary.

Tuesday, July 21st, $10 at the door (sliding scale available), Comox Lions Den , 1729 Comox Ave. For more about the Letz Sing Community, see www.Letz Sing.com

21 TUESDAY LETZ SING • Add a little harmony to your summer. Come and sing songs,

18 SATURDAY COMOX VALLEY FARMERS MARKET • 9-12 every Saturday at the Headquarters Road fair grounds, Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Saturday 2-5 p.m. in the lounge. Dancing to Gord Kruger and friends.

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