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AIDS Vancouver Island to hold free clinic on World Hepatitis Day on July 28 BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff AIDS Vancouver Island has challenged the leaders of the City of Courtenay to take the lead to get tested for Hepatitis C. Sarah Sullivan, manager of AIDS Vancouver Island, threw the dare at Courtenay council as part of the celebration of World Hepatitis Day on July 28. It is also aimed at inspiring baby boomers and others to follow. In partnership with Public Health in Courtenay, they will be setting up a Hepatitis C testing station for local politicians and First Nations leaders from 1 to 3 p.m. at its office on 355 6th Street. Hepatitis C is a serious and often deadly disease caused by a virus that

attacks one of the most imporant organs of the body - the liver. Over time, it can cause liver cancer. It can spread by contact with infected blood and items that have infected blood on them such as non-sterile needles. Sullivan said anyone can get Hep C. It is believed the majority of people with this disease are baby boomers, adults born between 1945 and 1970. It’s not certain why but Sullivan explained it could be due to modern procedures to prevent blood exposure starting only in the 1980s. Wide-spread screening of blood supplies was adopted only in 1992 and this means some baby boomers may have been exposed to infected blood during transfusions and medical procedures. Others could have been infected

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through unsterile piercings or tattoos, or from injecting drugs. In Canada, it’s estimated around 220,000 people may be infected with Hep C and one in ďŹ ve may not know they are infected. That’s because the symptoms are not known until the liver is already damaged. This can take 20 years or more to happen. And because of this, people without realizing it can spread Hep C to other. Sullivan told council that even if you don’t have the symptoms, it’s best to get tested for Hep C. A simple, free blood test can show whether or not you have the virus. Sullivan plans to also make the same challenge to Comox and Cumberland councils as well as the Comox Valley Regional District.

Nautical enthusiasts will get to enjoy the festivities of the 57th annual Comox Nautical Days Festival, with the assistance of $5,800 in funding provided under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program. John Duncan, Minister of State, Chief Government Whip and Member of Parliament (Vancouver Island North), announced this support last week on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. Funding will help enable the Comox Nautical Days to present a series of free and family-friendly events at the festival.

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A ďŹ ve acre ďŹ re that broke out Saturday at a farm on Southwinds Road in Comox required ďŹ ve water tankers to take it out. The Comox Fire Department initially attended the blaze over the weekend that was started by monster trucks enthusiasts, who were conducting training runs in the area. Fire chief Gord Schreiner said they had permission from the owners to use the ďŹ elds where the modiďŹ ed pick-up trucks jumped over berms and other stuff. “One of the trucks had a mechanical malfunction and broke a fuel line,â€? said Schreiner, “That caused gas to leak on the ground. It was ignited by the hot exhaust and started the ďŹ re.â€? Schreiner said they had it under control in the ďŹ rst half hour but needed help to douse all the ames. They requested assistance from Courtenay Fire Department and Oyster River Fire Service, which each sent their water tankers to the scene. “It took about four hours to extinguish it,â€? said Schreiner. “We used about

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Southwind Road area fire spread quite rapidly Saturday afternoon (Comox Fire photo) 17,000 gallons of water.â€? There was only one home that was close to the ďŹ re said Schreiner but it was not harmed. “It could have been a lot worse,â€? said Schreiner. “There was a light breeze that day and had it been heavier we certainly would have had more damage.â€? Schreiner said the monster truck drivers have done this in the past but things do happen unexpectedly. “Certainly the malfunction created the problem,â€? said Schreiner. “It’s obviously it’s very, very dry this year. It’s another example how people need to be careful when working around combustible things like that.â€? The drivers were not

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charged or ďŹ ned. “We talked to them and they had permission to do what they were doing,â€? said Schreiner. “It was on private property so there’s very little we can do about it. One of the owners of the property was very apologetic and concerned and they certainly won’t let that happen again.â€? Schreiner said some measures were taken by the drivers, wetting the ďŹ eld before they did some runs. “Those precautions were not enough to stop the ďŹ re,â€? said Schreiner. The extreme dry conditions have the local ďŹ re departments in the Comox Valley on the alert 247. Schreiner said they’ve been dealing with a lot of

small ďŹ res and most of them are human caused. “We are certainly not through this yet,â€? said Schreiner. “It’s another month or two with this dryness even though the weather is softening a bit. We’re going to see more. The month of August is usually the worse month so that’s still to come.â€? Meanwhile, in another part of the Comox Valley, the Coastal Fire Centre initial attack crew contained a small forest ďŹ re - .1 of a hectare in size - in the Comox Lake area near the Comox Main. However, it’s not declared fully extinguished said Coastal Fire Centre spokesperson Marg Drysdale. (Continued on page 5)

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Royal LePage acquires Coast Realty Group immediately Royal LePage Real Estate Services (Royal LePage) has announced the acquisition of the Coast Realty Group brokerage and property management business which will operate under the Royal LePage banner, effective immediately. Established in 1984, Coast Realty Group is a large, independent real estate company operating out of nine offices on Vancouver Island and one office on the mainland in Powell River. Gregg Hart, broker owner of Royal LePage in the Comox Valley, has acquired, and will merge his brokerage in Courtenay with the Coast Realty Group office in Courtenay. He has also acquired Coast Realty Group’s offices in Hornby, Denman Island, Cumberland and Union Bay, and will operate them as satellite offices of the Courtenay location. The merged brokerage will operate as Royal LePage in the Comox Valley. Combined, the brokerage has 38 per cent market share in Courtenay, and 80 per cent market share in the areas served by the satellite offices, based on units sold.

Brush fire (Continued from page 3) “It was human caused,” said Drysdale, who did not give further details because it is still under investigation. “It was a fairly small fire and our crews got there quickly which is nice because we had good solid report where it was and we had someone watching it as they were reporting it.” Although it’s still not fully out, fire crews had contained the fire and have done mop up. “They’ve put it into patrol and then crews come back later to double check to make sure that there’s no hot spots they might have missed,” said Drysdale. “And if they’re sure there’s nothing left, that’s when they declare it’s fully out. Sometimes that takes one or two days.”

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Comox gets federal funding for Marina Park project BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Sfaff The nail-biting moment for the Town of Comox is over. After waiting anxiously for several months, the news it has longed for has been delivered. Vancouver Island North MP, John Duncan, was scheduled to announce yesterday that the Western Economic Diversification has approved a grant of $560,134 for the Comox Marina Centre Meeting Place project. Mayor Paul Ives called it great news. “It’s a big sigh of relief,” said Ives.

“We have been waiting for word from the Western Economic Diversification about funding for this project. Most recently we weren’t sure and we have a timeframe toward the end of August to confirm it or not.” The funding of $320,000 for the first phase of the project was already secured from the Island Coastal Economic Trust earlier this year but Ives said it was predicated on an end of August funding commitment from the federal government. “We are very excited and truly grateful for this funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada,” said Ives. “This project will transform the Ma-

rina Park from a passive gathering place into a vibrant meeting place. “Town staff and council have identified the project as a key driver for economic diversification and downtown vitalization, and we’re very much looking forward to getting under way.” The project will see construction of two new buildings, with recreational and public meeting spaces for up to 70 people each. A new visitor information services as well as washrooms and showers will be built along with benches, water park, and also place for food and commercial services.

“Tourism is a lively industry all over British Columbia,” said Duncan. “Through this investment in the Town of Comox, our government is providing economic opportunities on Vancouver Island, leading to jobs, growth and long term prosperity.” The new buildings and outdoor amenities will allow hosting of festivals, markets and other special events with plug and play facilities that can be used yearround. Ives expects construction to begin in 2016. The town has committed $400,000 to the project.

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Curiosity on Hydro’s water operations In the Beefs and Bouquets section of the Echo people are curious as to the water flow rates into the Comox Lake reservoir and also what’s being released downstream. This interest has gone on for the past few months. BC Hydro has provided four Puntledge River hydroelectric operations updates to the community from May 2015 onward. In these updates, there is good background information on water data. But let’s look at some numbers since April, and also compare those numbers historically to BC Hydro’s records that go back 52 years. It helps to put this extreme drought in perspective, and also how BC Hydro has proactively responded to the situation. The monthly water inflow average into the Comox Lake reservoir from various upper watershed streams was about 21 m3/s for April, 13 m3/s for May, 6 m3/s for June, and 3 m3/s to date for July. Those are all record low inflow rates. The historical water inflow average is 33 m3/s for April, 42 m3/s for May, 38 m3/s for June, and 27 m3/s to date for July. BC Hydro’s 24 megawatt capacity power generation output average was 3 MW in April (the unit was shut down for maintenance for part of the month), 5-6 MW

in May, and was shut down on June 16. When the generating station is running at full capacity along with the fish habitat flows below the Puntledge River diversion dam, the river flow rate is about 32 m3/s. The water discharge from the Comox dam down the Puntledge River was 16 m3/s on April 16, to 14 m3/s on May 24, to 12 m3/s on June 16, 8.5 m3/s on June 30, and as of July 16, 7.5 m3/s, which is the lowest level BC Hydro has ever provided. The 7.5 m3/s flow rate will be maintained through the summer and early fall unless precipitation allows us to increase river flows. Since April, the river flow rates have been agreed upon by BC Hydro and government fish agencies for fish habitat and mainly summer chinook; it has had nothing to do with power generation. BC Hydro has obtained a series of water licence variances from the Comptroller of Water Rights that allow us to go outside of our normal operating ranges (when the Puntledge River flow goes below 15.6 m3/s) to provide sustainable river flows over the spring and summer months. The reservoir is considered full at 135.3 metres. It never filled to capacity by the end of spring, despite conservation efforts, given there was no snow melt and the record dry precipitation rates.

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It hit a high of about 135 metres on May 4 and has been slowly moving downward ever since. It is currently at 133.57 metres. Discharge rates from the Comox dam become somewhat uncertain below 131 metres, and given BC Hydro’s forecasting of a 7.5 m3/s water flow release and the trend of extremely low inflows into the reservoir, the reservoir is expected to be around 131.5 metres by the end of September. BC Hydro wants to avoid any potential need for dredging in front of the dam. The CVRD’s summer instantaneous peak withdrawal from the BC Hydro penstock can be as high as 1.2 m3/s. In order to bring down that flow rate, the CVRD has restricted flows into its reservoirs. The lower, more consistent withdrawals from BC Hydro’s penstock enable our operators to more efficiently maintain minimum river flow requirements. Because of the reduction in domestic water consumption, and being at Stage 3, the CVRD instantaneous withdrawal peak is now at 0.65 m3/s. BC Hydro provides almost real-time watershed river flow rates and reservoir levels on our web site. Go to bchydro.com and type in hydrometric data in the search box. From there click on Vancouver Island. Stephen Watson BC Hydro

BEEFS & BOUQUETS A BOUQUET of thank you’s to the person writing in about cutting grass long to help it stay green. We do this, too. Unfortunately, this led to an uncomfortable experience when two city workers marked our curb and water shut off valve with blue paint as a reminder about water restrictions. They apparently did not notice our huge maple shading our cutlong grass or the clover in it (clover stays green during drought conditions). Given that we scrupulously abide by the water restrictions, we were offended. We’ve debated cutting our grass short so it will go brown because there seems to be a bit of a witch hunt on. I recently heard a speaker on CBC recommending cutting grass long during drought conditions to keep it green and also seeding it with 25% clover (low growing white clover) which stays green during droughts and puts lots of nitrogen back into the soil. Here’s a link about using clover to keep your lawn green during drou ghts: http://gardenmaking. com/drought-relief-forlawns/ However, if you do this, be warned, you may be targeted for having a green lawn! BOUQUET! I would like to say thank you to a very

kind young man in a red jacket who came to my aid after I fell in the crosswalk at the front entrance to Quality Foods in Courtenay last Saturday afternoon. He made sure that I actually wanted to get up before very gently getting me back onto my feet with my husband on the other arm. I would also like to thank a lovely young woman with two little kids in tow, who offered first aid. Thank you both for your spontaneous offers of assistance. I broke one of the little bones in my right wrist so me and my fractured wrist are most appreciative of your kindness. BEEF! The crosswalk at the main entrance to Quality Foods in Courtenay has some very dangerous dips and dives that are tricky to maneuver especially during a rain storm. The parking lot in general is badly needing resurfacing. I fell on Saturday afternoon in the crosswalk when my left foot slipped in a puddle of water causing me to fall sideways breaking my right wrist. The emergency staff at St. Joe’s report several other casualties over time from falling in your potholes. Perhaps it’s time to get your landlord to spend a bit money on fixing it up! BOOMERANG would like to

thank again the lovely family of Fred, Ruth, Theo and dog Lucy for taking time in their day to rescue us out in Baynes Sound. Our motor had overheated, there was no wind to use our sails, and they towed us back to Comox Marina. We would like to extend our gratitude further, please call us. A BIG, GIANT RECTAL PROBE to greedy doctors running for-profit clinics, for trying to wreck our healthcare system. The doctor leading this effort was found to have illegally billed over half a million dollars to patients and the MSP. Now he and others are trying to sue the BC gov’t (meaning us, the taxpayers) for the right to force their two-tier American-style system on us. This would allow doctors to charge patients whatever they please and will lure more doctors away from our public health care system. What’s more insulting, these same private clinics currently enjoy public subsidies from the same system they’re setting out to damage, the hypocrites! Studies show that private clinics produce worse health outcomes for patients. The outcome of the court case will set precedents across the country. Ask your local candidates where they stand on this issue, and use your vote this fall to defend universal medicare in Canada.

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS A BIG BOUQUET to Brandon Little of Brando Construction for your exceptional after-market customer service and responsiveness at a late hour on a weekend! We’ve been in our house for six years and we didn’t know who to call for help, so we tried you in a panic! Your prompt and genuine concern exceeded our expectations. With your assistance and consultation with colleagues, everything was quickly resolved, and we are very grateful. Thank you, Brandon!

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A BIG BOUQUET and many appreciative thanks to all the lovely ladies who volunteer to do the shopping for us, who are disabled, and for seniors, at the Comox Q.F. store. They are such good shoppers and so pleasant to deal with. I for one would not know what I would do without them, as most groceries are too bulky or heavy for me to manage. I also want to thank the very personable young man who delivers all these heavy things right to my door. MY BEEF is with St. Joseph’s Hospital for having males and females all in the same room. The last three times I was in a ward there with three males was pure hell. They were all in stages of dementia. They cried, swore and shouted all night. During the day between naps they abused the nurses and scared me with their antics and outbursts. On another occasion a man came into my room and said I was his wife. I would wake from a nap to find him at my bed staring at me with such hatred I was frightened out of my wits; that went on for three days. I was afraid for my life. On one other occasion the man opposite from me took his PJ’s off every fifteen minutes and

he was also abusive to the nurses. This went on the whole week I was there. On another occasion the man in the bed opposite me was doing something I can not mention here. Now when my doctor says I must go to the hospital I feel traumatized even before I get there. I feel very sorry for these people, but I still don’t want to be anywhere near them. Oh, I forgot to mention these men were all very big, especially compared to little me. And no I do not hate men. I was married to a very lovely man for over 50 years. N.B. I asked many men about females in their rooms and they don’t like it either. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND bouquets to two companies. #1 is “The Joint Therapists”. The staff there are the most caring, friendly, professional people I have met in a long time. Leif, Emma, Kelly, Cloe, Kaleigh, Tammara and Amber are No. 1 in my book. All of them contributed to bring me from a dark place in pain, to a sunny place I now enjoy. #2 is “Fix-it” Georgia Strait. Jason, a coowner, and Jesse, and adjuster, turned what was a difficult situation into one that was very manageable. They are kind, thoughtful people, even to driving my husband and I to the airport in town and lending us a vehicle while ours was being repaired. We all have found companies who do not think good “service” results in positive thoughts and we moan and complain about them. It is nice to have this venue to write about the ones who give that good “service”. Thank you all. A BIG BOUQUET of flowers to the ladies that made it possible for me to have my bracelet back. A special thank you to Elma for finding it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. BIG BOUQUETS to the WestJet employees at the Comox Valley Airport. My

wife and I were among the tremendous chaos that book place Sunday, July 12 at the Airport during the Calgary lightning storm and we would like to express our sincere thanks to all the employees who worked so diligently to make everything right. They were faced with, and had to contend with, many unhappy travelers. People were very upset and understandably so but we need to realize this was not the fault of the employees nor the airline. We cannot predict the weather. When travel plans are disrupted it isn’t always pleasant, tempers run high and patience runs thin and this is what we experienced on this day, but through all of this they never wavered from their professional conduct. The way in which these employees conducted themselves was remarkable, their patience, respectfulness and understanding towards all of us under such trying circumstances. As my wife and I had plenty of time to observe we were rather appalled at the way in which these employees were treated by some very unruly customers, which they took in stride. We were taken care of by a young man who did his very best to keep us in the loop about everything, took care of all our needs and did so in a very pleasant manner. We have much admiration for him as we do each and every employee working that day. We would like to apologize for those less understanding people that had no business treating you in the manner in which they did. Do know that as many of them you had to deal with, there are just as many of us who appreciate all of you. You handled the situation in a way that was amazing and we thank you for your true dedication; without you we would all still be sitting in the Airport. We do appreciate WestJet putting our safety first and commend them on the training they must

give their employees to be able to face such a situation as this one. Keep up the good work. THREE DAYS of dehydration for those punks who think it’s funny to turn on the outside taps late at night, on other people’s houses thereby wasting hundreds of gallons of precious water. WHAT AN EQUALIZER stage 4 water restrictions will be. Even the wealthy will have brown lawns! The downside is the loss of hundreds(?) of lawn maintenance jobs - going the way of the milkman, gas jockey and mailman. Climate change. No complaint from me - instead of cutting grass, I’m dragging garden hoses around - great exercise. I do empathize with students who need a summer job and many did cut grass to pay their tuition. They will have to move to Victoria, Nanaimo or Campbell River, where local politicians have prepared for stage 4 droughts. Likely some home owners with cash will leave as well - can’t buy water here. BEEFS to the green lawn finger pointers. Our green grass comes from a healthy foundation - fertilizing, digging weeds, legal watering, the shade of trees, plus the recent 3 days of rain and morning dew. How dare you falsely accuse us of watering? We have not watered it during Stage 3! Walk barefoot over our soft lawn and ask me about it. I’ll invite you to sit, breathe in Mother Nature’s cooling freshness and, listen to the laughter of children. You’ll see footprints, we’re cutting it longer. At a time when we have to advertise to encourage outdoor play, isn’t it great many of us have the green space to do so? DEAR GROW OP PEOPLE: When you were given your licence to grow your marijuana for personal, or for what use, did you ever consider the people who

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live beside or around you? Your grow op “STINKS”; not all people want to tolerate or can tolerate the smell that comes with your “legal right to grow it”. Not only can people not be in their gardens, or out on their deck to have a bbq or to relax, but are also forced to close their windows on these hot days. Maybe consider telling neighbors & surrounding area that “YOU” are having a grow op & inform them there will be a “STENCH” of marijuana. So this way people can decide if they want to live with the smell or list their house before it’s too late because the smell is all ready there & have no choice but to live with it. It’s your life style, your choice to grow it, smoke it, what ever, but I was never given a choice to have to live beside it!! Just saying grow ops do NOT belong in residential areas. Signed: Sick of the Smell

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS BOUQUETS to all the people who helped collect signatures for the petition calling for the Board of Trustees of the Union Bay Improvement District to extend the water infrastructure agreement allowing Kensington to install the water treatment plant, a project which can be accomplished within a few months once approval is received. These people spent many hours explaining to residents the facts about Kensington and how the developer will pay for the treatment plant as opposed to a community funded plant. This has nothing to do with the collection of water tolls, as most residents of Union Bay know. UBID always has and always will collect the water tolls; Kensington is not involved in tolls at all. Everyone who signed a petition did so voluntarily. Some were left the paperwork and did their own research, only to hand in a signed petition shortly thereafter. So, bouquets as well to the over 400 residents that signed the petition letter and want to see this treatment plant installed and operational as soon as possible. Who in their right minds would opt to pay around $2,500 per property for an alternate UBID proposed treatment plant, with associat-

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com ed costs (unknown at this time) for the land to put it on, especially since there is an additional looming $20,000 to $30,000 assessment per household in the near future for the South Sewer Project. However, if Kensington is allowed to proceed with their housing development, the cost of the proposed sewer system to local residents would likely be reduced as any additional residential units on the KIP lands would share in the overall infrastructure costs. I WISH I HAD jotted the news statistic down re: how the forest fire experts have figured out what percentage of forest fires are caused by cigarette butts being tossed out of car windows. It’s mind boggling! Let’s hear it again!! So the smoking is really getting to their brain and they can’t think rationally? Must be eh? Or are these people tossing cigarette butts out of car/truck windows just little kids? I feel that these “no brain people” setting most of the forest fires should have to be taught how to help fight forest fires, on every available day off they have! I agree with the writer about this on July 10 bouquets “my heart goes out to you guys also as you sweat to save our forests and maybe even our homes.” The rest of us who are non-smokers are eternally grateful for all you hardworking forest fighters do--sometimes for no pay and risking your lives too. May God bless you! HOW DISAPPOINTING that Bill Cosby is a “Gunky”. Our generation enjoyed his humor. We still have some of Bill’s rare snow balls in our freezer for July, when Area B water surcharges peak, and the lake level continues to drop. BOUQUET OF COFFEE or a burger to the first drive-

thru coffee or fast-food chain or bank to close their drive-thru. It’s time to “idle no more”, get out and walk and start thinking about the climate fifty years from now. Start small to hopefully stall and turn around Climate Change.

still in stage 3 crisis. Area B Residents are upset with surcharges - all Comox Valley residents should be upset with the CVRD who have $67 million in the bank, and have not prepared for predicted summer droughts.

RAINBOW BRIDGE? Why not paint the Fifth Street Bridge rainbow colours and have LED lights that change colour at night and call it The Rainbow Bridge? Then we can say we walked over the Rainbow Bridge without dieing and it would be a great tourist attraction

ROSES to Dennis and Steve at Rice Toyota. They take the stress out of purchasing a vehicle. Love the car and the styling coffee mugs. Great guys. - Mike and Joanne.

BEEF TO THE PEOPLE who single out green lawns as a symbol of cheaters! In most cases we have hired professionals who have fertilized and cut our lawns in a timely manner. As a prairie transplant we appreciate drought situations but hope that someone is working on a solution!! With the water advisory most of the winter and now the restrictions for most of the summer who should we be blaming? Is the City prepared? Has the City adjusted to the increase in population? Are we telling prospective residents that we are not guaranteeing they will have water when they move here? Hopefully someone is working on a solution that will bring our city back to something we can be proud of, not a brown unkempt oasis!! BOUQUETS of Night Blooming Jasmine to the cheery “Food Angels of the Night” at MusicFest. This golf-cart driving pair of ladies conscientiously tracked down and administered food, hot drinks, and a kind word to every person on shift in the wee hours of the morning during MusicFest. You rock! A BOUQUET to letter writer Rob McCulloch. Thankfully, BC Hydro cancelled PaddleFest, but we are

RESPONSE to B&B economic alternative: No doubt you had the best interests of others in mind with your tip on conserving water. However, when you suggested putting a brick or rocks in their toilet tank there’s an important fact to consider. All toilet bowls are designed to operate with the tank specified for it by the manufacturer. If a toilet bowl has a 13 L tank, it needs 13 L of water to perform a proper flushing action. Any less water will cause poor flushing action and more occurrences of blockage. The new 4.8 L toilets have a different flushing action that creates a jetting effect thereby requiring less water. While your tip may sound good it’s a much better idea to take advantage of the rebate program and install the new water wise products on the market. THEY WANT THE OLD ski hill at Forbidden Plateau remediated! I suppose the next step is fixing up the Acropilis in Greece? The tombs in Egypt could have a looking at too? Some how or other “drac’s tomb” gives it an air. It is a part of history, I’ve skied there and hiked there. It needs no beautification. BOUQUETS to Cumberland council on their approach to water metering. They did not have much choice, with old leaky piping, barely adequate water supply

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

and new development. No surcharges in Cumberland - they dialogued with residents and introduced reasonable water rates for all - which will rise as legislated infrastructure improvements are made. Congratulations Cumberland Council, on your consultive, educative approach to water conservation.

THANKS to Comox Firefighters for helping out on the Port Alberni Forest FIre. Indeed the biggest concern of many of us living in the forest would be a jerk, and jurisdictional dispute on responding to wild fires that could start anywhere in the Comox Valley. See someone flicking a hot cig butt - call 911. HUGE BOUQUETS once again to all the amazing volunteers and organizers that brought us another wonderful Music Fest. These people really go out of their way to help showcase what a beautiful and friendly place the Comox Valley is to come and experience great music. Hats off too to all those that attended - it always amazes me how so many people can get along together so well in tight quarters. Looking forward already to next year! I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE with last week’s beef regarding obnoxiously loud motorcyclists destroying the peace and quiet of our summer. Again, where is the enforcement? This issue has been fielded so many times I cannot believe they have still done nothing about it. Loud pipes do NOT save lives - defensive driving saves lives. Operating a motorcycle means being acutely aware of your surroundings, much more so than driving a car (I own and operate motorcycles - with legal noise suppression). Perhaps if these riders think their bikes sound so

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS! Our weekly feature, Beefs and Bouquets, is intended to be a light-hearted forum for you, our readers, to express brief views on issues and events in your lives. It’s not intended to hurt people or make unsubstantiated and libelous comments. Names won’t be published with the beefs and bouquets; however, we do need your full name, mailing address and telephone number for verification purposes. Each week someone will win a 2 Classic Cheese Basket Meals from Dairy Queen. Have fun with this!

cool, we should legislate that any vehicle making excessive noise should be modified to have the exhaust system terminate in front of the driver, not behind. That way they can be a little more appreciative of the noise we have to tolerate - if they can still hear it :) A GIANT BOUQUET of beautiful flowers to the kind people who rushed to the scene of my car accident on Sunday, July 12th on the inland island highway, near the exit to Qualicum beach. I was in the the black Impala that hydroplaned off the road. I don’t know your names or if you will even see this, but I am truly grateful to all of you for the help you gave me during the scariest moment of my life. I’m lucky to be alive and lucky for all of your help. FLOODS OF WATER LILY bouquets to the most generous bottled water company in our valley for donating 486 litres of water, plus two pumps to our recent Girl’s Camp. Because of your refreshing water we all stayed hydrated in the heat wave. You ROCK IT over in Tin Town! Thanks for the H20.

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Lorne project set for building now BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The controversial Lorne Hotel project has cleared one more hurdle that will allow it to proceed to the construction phase. Comox council granted final reading last week for a rezoning and development permit for the project that will see the creation of a 5-storey mixed-use building with commercial premises that will feature a pub, liquor store and bistro on the

ground floor and 21 residential units with a roof patio above. The voting, however, was not unanimous. It passed 4-2 with councillors Barbara Price and Hugh MacKinnon voting against it. Mayor Paul Ives declared a conflict of interest and excused himself from the proceedings. MacKinnon said he hopes council has learned from this regarding public consultation. “Steps have been taken by the town to ensure that

there’s public consultation early during the process,” said MacKinnon. “Council had mentioned at our last discussion that it was late in the process to be looking at changes. I am confident that the town and council have learned from this and we can move on. “But there’s a good message there that the public consultation process should be done earlier and open to review and changes.” At the public hearing

Man stabbed at house party A man was stabbed during a house party at a residence on the 2800 block of Lanyon Road in Courtenay. Comox Valley RCMP were called about the incident during the early hours of July 19. The stabbing occurred following a verbal altercation while a large house party was underway. The victim was taken to hos-

pital for treatment of an abdominal wound. One man was arrested for aggravated assault and has been held in custody pending an appearance in Provincial court. Police are requesting anyone who was at the house party and may have witnessed the altercation to contact the Comox Valley detachment at 250338-1321.

held in May, there were residents who spoke against the design, particularly the 5-story height of the building, and also its lack of reflection of the town’s marine or heritage feel. “I do believe we could have done much better and that’s why I am opposing it,” said Price. The project is located with the Downtown Vitalization Program area and is aimed at re-energizing and densfication of the downtown core.

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Denman Fire to buy new tanker The Denman Island Fire Protection Service is buying a new water tanker fire truck. A request for proposal for a water tanker truck was issued on April 23 and closed on May 7 with four proposals being received. Community services staff and representatives from the Denman Island fire rescue department independently evaluated the proposals. The proposal from Rocky Mountain Phoenix

was selected as it provides the best value for the regional district. The price it offered for the service tanker truck is $195,760 plus applicable taxes, which the Comox Valley Regional District can fund through its 2015 capital expenditure program for Denman Island fire protection service. The CVRD has already allocated $200,000 for this purpose in its 2015 budget for Denman’s fire pretection.

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Police Blotter Comox Valley responded to the following incidents between July 14 and 20: ■ On July 15th police attended to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a pickup truck while crossing in a crosswalk on Lerwick road near Home Depot. The man was treated by Provincial Ambulance on scene. The driver of the pickup was charged for failing to yield to a pedestrian. (2015-9256) ■ Police responded to a report of a man brandishing a knife and threatening to stab a female on 6th street, near the library in downtown Courtenay. The man was located and found in possession of the knife and was arrested. The man was held in custody and will appear in provincial court. (20159288) ■ On July 16th the Comox Valley Drug section entered into an investigation of drug trafficking after stopping a vehicle in the City of Courtenay. The male driver, who is known to police through recent drug charges, was searched and found to have in his possession Cocaine, Heroin, Crystal Meth and Prescription Drugs that he did not have a prescription for. The vehicle was also searched and numerous items used in the packaging, sale of illicit drugs and use of the drugs were also located. The man and female passenger were arrested and held in custody. On July 17th the woman was released and the man appeared in court and was remanded into custody pending further court proceedings. (2015-9298) ■ Police report that over the week-end of July 18 and 19th, three 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions were issued for

alcohol. In two of the cases the drivers of the vehicles refused to provide breath samples. All vehicles were towed and impounded for 30 days. ■ During the early morning hours of July 19th the Comox Valley RCMP were called to a report of a stabbing at a residence on the 2800 block of Lanyon road in Courtenay. The incident occurred in the residence kitchen after a verbal altercation while a large house party was underway. One man was arrested for aggravated assault and has been held in custody pending an appearance in Provincial court. (2015-9455) ■ On July 20th police received a report of a mischief to property on the 200 block of Waters place in Courtenay. There have been several complaints in the past months of damage to the new fire training center. The damage ranges from spray painting to damage to the fire equipment in the center. If you know who is responsible for these acts of mischief you are asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477. ■ On the afternoon of July 20th police responded to a car versus motorcycle collision on the Old Island highway at Tsolum road. The motorcycle had stopped for a pedestrian and another vehicle and the car following did not and ran into the motorcycle causing it to crash to the ground. Both the motorcycle operator and passenger were taken to hospital for checkup but no serious injuries resulted. The female driver of the offending vehicle was charged under the motor vehicle act. (2015-9540)

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Courtenay ranks high in BC when it comes to safety BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The City of Courtenay received top marks for keeping its work place safe. A recent audit from WorkSafe BC showed Courtenay scored 93 per cent, well above the 80 per cent needed for it to receive a Certificate of Recognition, which was

presented by the BC Municipal Safety Association in Monday night’s regular council meeting. It’s an achievement that recognizes employers who have implemented strong health and safety programs, way beyond regulatory requirements and applying a best-practice approach. The city’s occupational health and safety advisor,

Paige Knapman, said they are proud to receive this recognition. She credited the work of all employees in keeping the city’s working environment safe. “We have seen a steady decrease in our injury rates over the past several years,” said Knapman. “This is the real prof that our safety program is working. (Continued on page 12)

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Secret Maple Pool votes can stay secret Freedom of Information ruling reveals new details, but not key votes BY PHILIP ROUND Special to the Echo Multiple Courtenay City Council votes about Maple Pool Campground taken in secret can stay secret, it has been ruled. Resident Dick Clancy had used the Freedom of Information Act in an attempt to find out how elected officials cast their votes ‘in-camera’ - at meetings behind closed doors - prior to last year’s civic elections. He had suspicions that what some were saying in public was at odds with how they were voting in private. When he received what he considered inadequate answers to his questions from City Hall, he appealed to the Office of the BC Information and Privacy Commissioner, which agreed to take up the case. That investigation, which involved lengthy written submissions from both sides and a study of case law from elsewhere in Canada, has been going on for well over a year. Now, in a 13-page order, senior adjudicator Elizabeth Barker has ruled

the council acted within its powers in keeping the voting records and the wording of resolutions on Maple Pool secret. But she did tell the City to reveal some facts about the private meetings, including how many there were, when and where they took place, and who was present. That has now been done, and it turns out that there were no fewer than 23 closed council meetings at which Maple Pool Campground or its owners - Jin and Dali Lin - were discussed up to the time Clancy made his submission. Since the inquiry began, the composition of the City Council has changed significantly - four of the seven elected officials are new at the table since last November’s elections. The former council consisted of Mayor Larry Jangula and Councillors Manno Theos, Starr Winchester, Doug Hillian, Ronna-Rae Leonard, Jon Ambler and Bill Anglin. Following the election, only Jangula, Theos and Hillian of the original seven remain at the table, now joined by new Councillors David Frisch, Bob Wells, Erik

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ceiving. He was not asking for that, or for any details of the discussions around related issues about the campground, but purely sought the wording of any motions passed and details of who voted for or against each. “I believe it is improper, immoral and - I believe illegal to deny this information to the public,” he argued. “The first principle of government is that the people’s business must be conducted in the sunshine. (Continued on page 13)

City gets Certificate for scoring well in WorkSafe audit (Continued from page 11) “We have the fourth lowest injury rate for municipality of our size in our province.” The designation will result in incentive payments for the city that will include bringing down insurance costs. Mayor Larry Jangula was not present when the award was presented but he indicated in a press release that the certificate acknowledges Courtenay’s commitment to

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Secret Maple Pool votes can stay secret (Continued from page 12) Secret meetings of those who conduct the business of the public should be the exception rather than the rule.” Clancy also suggested democracy dies when councillors “habitually go in-camera every time they are faced with a controversial issue,” and as far as Maple Pool was concerned very many citizens wanted to know for certain where their elected officials stood on what was a very contentious issue. Following Clancy’s initial request to City Hall, he was provided with details of resolutions approved at one in-camera meeting, as on that occasion there had been a specific council decision to rise and report on the proceedings. But he knew there had been other meetings on Maple Pool, so he sought the Commission’s support in a bid to find out more. In its defence, City staff told the Commission they had followed all the provisions of the Local Government Act, its associated Community Charter, and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. To reveal the wording of resolutions passed at the other incamera meetings would be enough for a reader to work out the substance of deliberations that had taken place, and in law such detailed information should not be revealed unless a council specifically

voted to release it. In her ruling, adjudicator Barker said she had reviewed all the in-camera minutes in full, and had decided that some factual information from them was appropriate and would not reveal the substance of deliberations. She added: “However, I find that disclosing the balance of the information in dispute would directly reveal, or permit the reader to draw accurate inferences about, the substance of deliberations at the in-camera meetings.” But, she noted, that was not necessarily the last word on the issue. Another part of the Freedom of Information Act stated that if the subject matter of the deliberations had been considered at another meeting open to the public, the defence that details from in-camera meetings still needed to be withheld would not necessarily apply. Clancy had argued that some council members had discussed the Maple Pool issue in public, and he produced newspaper cuttings and court transcripts in evidence. But while City Hall acknowledged Maple Pool had been an issue in municipal elections, it disputed any suggestion it had publicly disclosed information from in-camera meetings. The adjudicator agreed with the City that it was what was said and recorded inside the closed meetings that was relevant to the appeal, not commen-

tary on the wider issue that occurred outside. In conclusion, she ruled the City was authorized to refuse access to the information Clancy had sought on motions and voting, but the authority should have provided him with factual information about the dates, times, places and attendees at the 23 incamera meetings, and instructed the City to comply. Clancy told the Echo this week he was disappointed at the outcome, as key issues of public trust and confidence were involved. “I presented strong evidence that some elected officials had misled citizens by saying one thing in public and voting another way in private. They should not be al-

lowed to hide behind incamera meetings. We deserve better government.” For the City, chief administrative officer David Allen said staff were very pleased to receive confirmation the due process they had followed in declining to release information on in-camera resolutions and voting had been correct. Providing all the detailed information and explanation required by the Commission had been time consuming, and at times a challenge, so it was a relief the matter was now concluded. As for the wider Maple Pool legal and land use issues, Allen added the council continued to work on moving the matter forward in a bid to reach a satisfactory resolution.

Charges in robbery attempt A Comox Valley man has been charged in a case of attempted robbery. On July 21st at approximately 0645 AM police were called to a robbery at the 5th street bridge in Courtenay. The victim of the attempted robbery related that a man approached him wanting whatever he had in his possession and was posturing to assault him. The victim was able to flag down a passing motorist for help and escape the potentially violent situation. The complainant provided a very detailed description of the suspect and police located and arrested Lance Desjarlais a short distance away. Upon

arrest and search Desjarlais was found in possession of a golf club that had been shortened and converted and could be used as a weapon. Desjarlais was sent to court several hours after the arrest for a bail hearing. Charges were approved, which include Robbery, Uttering Threats, Possession of a concealed weapon, Assault and Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose. Desjarlais has been released from custody by BC Provincial Court Judge with a condition to leave the Comox Valley and not be found in the Comox Valley, among several other conditions.

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Cumberland to decommission unsanctioned mountain biking trails BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Cumberland is planning to decommission trails and jump features in the Cumberland Community Forest that contravene the conservation covenant on the park. Staff told council they also pose a high risk to public safety and create user conicts. The Cumberland forest is a large wilderness park adjacent to the village core and is the gateway to the extensive mountain biking and hiking trail network located to the south of the village. Staff have been evaluating

a report by the Comox Valley Land Trust, which conducts annual covenant monitoring in the park. The annual monitoring record provided comprehensive covenant violations including illegal trail development that dates back to 2005, when the community forest was donated to the village. The conservation covenant was established when the village took over and in 2012, a park management plan was adopted. Over the years, a myriad of illegal trails and jumps have been built based on the current trend in mountain biking at the time. They included the trail

from the China Connector Road proceeding downhill to Swamp Trail that featured high speed mountain bike-primary trail with jumps, berms and limited sight lines. Another is the multiple short trails leading to mountain bike jumps in No. 3 Mine Road-China Connector Road junction. It includes recently restored road gap jump and other stunt trails and jumps. But use of the trail has been on the decline. There is also a trail construction just above Two and a Juice Trail that was started in 2013 but was abandoned by the original trail builders. Other trails include from the end of No. 3

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long term solutions to these issues such as conducting public outreach campaigns to educate users of the restrictive covenant prior to constructing new trails in the forests, creation of a jump park at the Village Park, and possibly creating new jump trails on private lands. Due to the prolonged period of dry weather, decommissioning of the unsanctioned trails is not going to happen this summer. The soil is very dry and forest ďŹ re hazard ratings are currently high. Staff recommended the work to be done in the fall or early spring. Staff has presented council three options.

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T Courtenay and District Museum The is i celebrating the City’s 100th anniversary with the publication a of a coee 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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Animals perish in barn fire on Headquarters Road Courtenay, Oyster River fire crews spent four hours extinguishing dairy farm blaze the Norwood Equestrian Centre for their regular Tuesday roping practice. They quickly saddled their horses and helped round up the spooked cattle, herding them right up Tsolum River Road, onto Headquarters and into a neighbouring field. “It’s super scary to see something like that go up in flames and to see those animals running away from it,” said Peter Buisman, who helped save the animals. Farm owner Robert Casanave is grateful for his neighbours and for the people who went out of their way to help “It’s just what we do around here,” Casanave told CHEK News. “We still have good neighbours”. The cause of the fire is not known at this time and is still under investigation. This is the second barn fire in this area. This fire happened just across the road from where a barn at Evansdale Dairy Farm burnt to the ground last month.

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Eight cows perished in a raging fire that broke out at a dairy farm on Headquarters Road in Courtenay. The animals were trapped inside the 200foot barn at Casawood Farm that was quickly consumed by flames following two loud explosions that were heard by residents in the area on Tuesday afternoon. “I heard an explosion and then five minutes later another explosion,” said Deanna Provencher, who lives across the road. She quickly came outside the see what was happening. “Flames were coming out of the barn, large flames, big flames.” Courtenay Fire Department firefighters spent four hours dousing the blaze and hot spots. The Oyster River Fire Rescue was called in for mutual aid and deployed their water tanker. Around 41,000 gallons of water was used to battle the flames.

Above, members of the Comox Valley Roping Club round up cows left homeless by barn fire. Left, Courtenay Fire members work on putting out the flames. (Photos: CHEK News) The good news is around 50 cattle were saved through the help of some neighbours and also members of the Comox Valley Roping Club, who came across the situation on their way to

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The Classic Cruisers’ 29th Annual Graffiti Bash Show and Shine is all set to go on July 25 and 26. The Classic Cruisers’ 29th Annual Graffiti Bash Show and Shine is all set to go on July 25 and 26. It is an open event including all classes of cars, trucks and motorcycles. The official opening is at 10:00am in Downtown Courtenay on Sun. July 26th. Pre registration deadline is July 16, the fee is $10 and $15 on Show day. Please bring your email confirmation

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There will be prize draws throughout the day, including prizes for the children, thanks to the generosity of Courtenay’s merchants. Fred Tutt’s informative and rewarding visits and tours with Royston Elementary School re-affirm the positive effects of the Classic Cruisers impact on our youth. Trophies will be awarded at 2:30pm. Food concessions and downtown businesses will be open. The Graffiti Bash is not just cars. Donations to the breast cancer fund will be accepted and the Club will match donations up to a total of $500.00. The event commences with a Cruise-in and Dine at the A & W on Cliffe Ave at 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Saturday evening July 25. Overload parking is available across the street at Driftwood Mall. A cruise of the Comox Valley starts at 7:00pm. The route has a slight change this year. Cars at Driftwood exit south to 29th Street then turn right , A&W exit right, north on Cliffe Ave. Maps will be distributed. An honorary constituent in this cruise will be the participation of the Courtenay Fire Department. The Classic Cruisers are honouring 100 years of valued service from the firemen. Join the membership with gratitude, pride and excitement along with a Centennial spirit and give them a resounding applause! Lt. Cary Kerr, EVT/Fire Inspector

The Courtenay Fire Department’s Vintage 1935 Ford Fire Truck. with the Courtenay Fire Department will be driving the Vintage 1935 Ford truck. “I’m looking forward to participating in the Comox Valley Classic Cruisers Graffiti Bash car show, both as Courtenay’s Mayor, and as a lifelong classic car enthusiast. I’m particularly pleased that the Courtenay Fire Department and other fire departments will be participating in a vintage fire equipment parade in honour of the Centennial for both the City of Courtenay and the Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department. See you in Downtown Courtenay,” said Mayor Larry Jangula. The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia has proclaimed July 11 and the month of July 2015 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day and Month in B.C.”

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Comox Valley Classic Cruisers “Cruisin”

Cruisin the Orange Route - Anti-Clockwise Sponsored by Courtenay Cliffe Avenue A&W Please obey all traffic regulations on the cruise. Please be very cautious at all intersections and do not follow too close as the parade may come to an unexpected stop at any time. No burnouts or erratic driving. Our car club image is important to our future success, please present it well. 1) Leaving A&W, right turn - north on Cliffe Ave. 2) Right turn at 17th Street lights – Cross bridge 3) Right turn at end of Bridge onto Comox Rd 4) Comox Rd becomes Comox Ave through the Town of Comox 5) Left turn (curve) onto Pritchard Rd. 6) Right turn onto Balmoral Ave (4 way stop) 7) Left turn onto Torrence Rd 8) Right turn onto Lazo Rd –Continue following Lazo Rd turning on 3rd left turn (Lazo Rd )

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Follow Lazo Rd past Point Homes/ Ocean view. (Lazo Rd becomes Knight Rd) Follow Knight Rd past the New airport terminal Right turn in the traffic circle onto Military Rd Left turn onto Ryan Rd. Follow West to Mazda/Toyota (at traffic lights) Left turn onto Crown Isle Drive (do not go to Clubhouse Dr) Right turn onto Sussex Drive Right turn onto Norfolk Way Quick right turn onto Idiens Way

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Cruisin the Yellow Route - Clockwise Sponsored by OK Tire, on Moray Ave. Please obey all traffic regulations on the cruise. Please be very cautious at all intersections and do not follow too close as the parade may come to an unexpected stop at any time. No burnouts or erratic driving. Our car club image is important to our future success, please present it well. 1) Exiting Driftwood Mall parking lot (south end) Turning right, onto 27th. 2) Right turn onto Kilpatrick Ave. (at lights) 3) Left turn onto 26th St. (at lights) 4) Right turn onto Willemar Ave 5) 4-way stop AT Lake Trail Rd 6) Proceed on Willemar Ave (Willemar Ave becomes 5th St) 7) Follow 5th St. through town centre (5th St becomes Old Island Hwy past Lewis Park) 8) Right turn onto Ryan Rd (traffic light) 9) Right turn onto Back Rd (third traffic light) 10) 4-way stop AT 10th St E – proceed on Back Rd to next Left (Valley View Dr) 11) Left turn onto Valley View Dr

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25) Left turn onto Pritchard Rd. 26) Right turn (curve) onto Comox Ave (Comox Ave becomes Comox Rd) 27) Follow Comox Ave/Rd. Until you reach 17th St & Bridge (traffic lights) 28) Left turn, using the right side turning lane, over the 17th St. Bridge

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New home for women in need of help for substance abuse BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff A new home to help women living in the Comox Valley with substance abuse was formally introduced to the community on Monday. The several dignitaries that attended the official opening of this important facility, Amethyst House, expressed similar sentiments that this expanded supportive recovery services has made the Comox Valley stronger as it will serve the community for many years. It’s a place for healing, providing life-changing opportunities for women in the valley, said K’omoks First Nation Elder Mary Everson, who performed a blessing ceremony with Wedlidi Speck, hereditary head chief of the G’ixsam Clan of the Kwakiutl proper. “Amethyst House is going to make a positive difference in the lives of women,” said Courtenay acting-mayor Erik Eriksson. “Facilities like this one have a ripple effect. When one person is given the support they need to recover it doesn’t just help them. They benefit their family, their friends and

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everyone around them. The community that provides support for those in need is a great community. The opening of this facility has made the Comox Valley an even better place.” Comox Valley MLA Don McRae said this achievement has been a community endeavour the valley can be proud of because it involved a myriad of hardworking and dedicated in-

dividuals, K’omok’s First Nations, local groups and organizations, the three municipalities, Island Health Authority and the BC government. “I am emotional about it too because this is one of the reasons why people get into politics, said McRae. “Politics isn’t about the funding. It’s making the community better. You don’t make it better because of what one

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Newest Nonagenarian young pups” who are in their 70s. He cannot find anyone his own age to play with. George is a skilled dancer in a variety of genres and can be seen at numerous dance halls weekly up and down the Island. When most are accepting the inevitability of giving up their driver’s license due to declining faculties, George started shopping for a new car. A visit to the doctor confirmed he would likely keep his license for several more years. He, consequently, purchased a sporty new model with all the modern bells and whistles. He continues to drive to Kelowna yearly to visit his son. Lastly, this soon to be minted nonagenarian,

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while still living in his own home, continues to have an interest in the fairer sex and goes on yearly trips to Mexico with his partner. This is not your average senior. George was born on a little homestead in Quesnel, B.C. He was raised in Kenora, Ontario, where he became a young Tom Sawyer, spending his summers on the Lake of the Woods, fishing, hunting and sleeping under his canoe. With war declared, he enlisted at 16 years of age and was a sailor until the end of the war. He then moved to British Columbia with his young wife where he worked for a number of years in both Penticton and Kimberley as an electrician. (Continued on page 21)

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George Allen playing tennis with his son in Mexico; right, George as a young sailor in World War II (Continued from page 20) When his employment hours diminished, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces and enjoyed a successful career until retirement in Courtenay some 40 years ago. Not one to rest on his

laurels, he worked as a realtor and electrician before finally retiring in his 70s. George continues to enjoy good health and all of the benefits thereof. His amazing resilience, I would suspect, is assisted by good genes as his fa-

ther lived past 100 years. As well, clean living, a good attitude, a strong work ethic, and a desire to live life to the fullest, are relevant characteristics of this man. We should all learn from his example. A celebration of his 90 years of life is to be held

at George’s home at 16016th Street East in Courtenay between 2:00P.M. and 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 1st. Friends and family are welcome. ❑ Ron Allen, of Kelowna, is George’s son.

A disciplinary notice has been handed out by the B.C. professional engineers association to Elwyn Robert Burch, P. Eng., Courtenay. A Notice of Inquiry was issued to Burch regarding his provision of professional engineering services during the period from November 2013 to January 2014 with respect to a sewerage system for a property in Comox. In lieu of proceeding to a disciplinary inquiry, Burch agreed to a Consent Order dated May 27, 2015. In the Consent Order, Burch admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct by preparing and filing engineering documents with the Vancouver Island Health Authority in circumstances in which he knew or ought to have known that those documents were inaccurate and not consistent with the requirements of the Sewerage System

Regulation. In particular, Burch’s hydrogeology report contained conclusions that were not supported by reasonable factual or scientific bases. As part of the Consent Order, Burch accepted a reprimand and agreed that he will: Immediately cease and desist from all of the following practices: Designing sewerage systems; Acting as an “authorized person” under the Sewerage System Regulation; Providing hydrogeological advice or services to any person; Advertising his name on the “Professionals for Sewerage System Regulation” list published on APEGBC’s website; and Representing himself as a “Wastewater Engineer” in any oral or written communication; and, Undergo a practice review at his own expense.

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Rotary Clubs of the Comox Valley MEET THE PRESIDENTS OF COMOX VALLEY ROTARY EVENT CALENDAR

RICHARD SKINNER President of the Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club 2015-16

ROB WOLFE JOHN JONES President of the Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial 2015-16 John was the second of fours sons born in N. .W. Hertfordshire on the Welsh Border into a farming family. After finishing school, he went to college where he obtained his G.S.E. certificate in commerce. After qualification, John worked as a clerk at an agricultural Feed ad Seed Company before immigrating to Canada in 1966. Arriving in Winnipeg, John found employment as a bookkeeper in Brandon, MB with the Credit Union, rising to the position of General Manager of four branches in a small community on the Saskatoon Border, south of Russell.In 1974, John married Judy Piket of Union Bay, B.C, and soon elder son Graham was born in 1975, and in 1980 second son Anthony was born in Comox. In 1978 the family moved to B.C, where John found employment as the accountant at Laver’s Department Store in Courtenay and Campbell River and for Home Hardware. In 1989.John held similar positions at a shell fish company and in property management, and worked for a local Shell Oil Agency prior to purchasing the Royston Shell Station which he sold in 1997, prior to the new Highway 19 being built. From 1998 to 2014, John managed Cumberland Lake Park and Campground. He is presently managing the Campground at the Courtenay Fish and Game Protective Association at the Comox Lake.John is very community minded and held positions on the Boards of the Cumberland Health Center, the Child Development Society, Cumberland Chamber of Commerce and the position of Treasurer for the R.C. of Cumberland Centennial from 2005 -2015.John is currently the President of the R.C. OF Cumberland Centennial.

President of the Rotary Club of Courtenay 2015-16 Rob Wolfe says that he has made three wise decisions in the last 10 years that have dramatically altered the way he views what is important in life. Firstly in 2006, together with his wife and four young children, he decided to leave his finance business in the heart of London, UK and move to the Comox Valley. Secondly, because he and his family wanted to fully belong to Canada they all became Canadian citizens in 2010. However, perhaps the most influential decision of all was to take up the offer of a very good friend and visit the Courtenay Rotary Club in the fall of 2008. This was an interesting experience and he felt extremely welcomed by this large group of strangers. The energy level was very high in the meeting and there was plenty of talk about upcoming local and international projects all with the aim of bettering other peoples’ lives. Many of the Rotarians are business and community leaders with a common, very special quality of actively seeking to be of service to others in a total selfless manner. Once the meeting was over, Rob looked forward to the next Tuesday lunchtime to experience the wonderful atmosphere again. He was delighted to become a member later that year, and it was not long before he was serving on the board as a director. Rob says he is enormously proud to take on the position as President and he looks forward to actively changing as many lives as possible, both locally and through some exciting international projects. Most importantly the club is a wonderful environment to make great friends as having fun should always be the highest priority.

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WENDY STEWART President of the Rotary Club of Comox 2015-16 Wendy was raised in the Comox Valley. Following her high school graduation she pursued a career in pharmacy. Upon graduating with a degree in pharmacy from UBC she started practising her profession in Port Hardy. In 2006 she returned to Comox and began working at the Medicine Shoppe and has never looked back. Wendy joined Rotary in 2008 because she wanted to give back to the community that she lived and worked in. Her passion in Rotary quickly became apparent when she joined the World community service committee. One of her proudest moments was completing a $57,000 matching grant through Rotary International that hired local trades people in Honduras to build over 2500 school desks for underserved schools. Wendy has also served as advisors to both the Mark Isfeld Interact club and the Comox Valley Rotaract club. Working with these clubs she was able to mentor high school students and young adults. Wendy loves Rotary because it provides an opportunity to meet other like-minded leaders in the community, form friendships, and improve our world through service. Rotary has changed Wendy’s life by providing both personal and professional growth opportunities. In the upcoming Rotary year Wendy’s primary goal is to help her club be successful in all of its local and international projects and have fun doing!

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In his professional life, Richard Skinner is Operations & Sales Manager for The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group and is responsible for the day to day operations of 97.3 The Eagle ’The Island’s Best Music Mix’. As President of The Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise Mr. Skinner looks forward to a very busy, very exciting, and very productive year doing good things for the community and for the world at large. ‘One of the biggest benefits of belonging to rotary’ says Skinner ‘is the professional networking opportunities that rotary can provide its membership; Rotary Clubs are made up of current and/or up-and-coming leaders in their community and as such joining rotary gives you the exciting opportunity to work side by side with other community leaders developing and implementing projects at both the local and at the international level’. ‘It’s all about having fun and friendship’ says Skinner ‘but it’s also about getting good things done in our community’. To that effect, look for projects and fundraisers in 2015/16 from The Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise including an addition to the very popular Rotary Air Park Playground, hands on help in the restoration of The Courtenay Train Station, continued funding of local initiatives including Comox Valley Hospice Society, St Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, maintenance & development of local Parks & Trails, support of Raise-A-Reader, children with special needs and their families through support of Variety Radiothon, and at the international level medical initiatives related to basic health and fresh water, education and development of tea farming and marketing in third world countries, and a brand new project ’The Joy of Sound’ to identify and assist children with hearing impairments in thrird world countries, among others. To make this all possible, The Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise holds various fundraisers thoughout the year. We may be best known for our ‘Rotary Skyrocket’ but the club also plans to once again hold it’s popular ‘Have A Heart’ musical theatre project in February 2016. As well, an exciting new festival is coming our way in September 2015. Watch and listen for more details about our upcoming Comox Valley Rotary Ribfest - a NEW 3 day festival including fabulous eats and excellent entertainment to be held September 18-20, 2015 at ‘Rotary Bowl’ @ The Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Admission for this event will be by donation and ‘All funds raised’ related to the Ribfest will be dispersed for charitable purposes

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By DEBRA MARTIN Echo Staff The idea started innocently enough. Bring an art display of beaded moccasin “vamps”, or tops, to the I-Hos Gallery of the K’omoks First Nation. Gallery manager Ramona Johnson thought her shop would be able to host the display that was being organized by noted Metis artist Christi Belcourt. So she sent an email of inquiry over three years ago. “And then it got way too big,” says Ramona. Now, the ‘Walking With Our Sisters’ traveling installation - part art display, but more importantly a memorial to missing and murdered aboriginal women - is coming to British Columbia for the first, and perhaps the only, time. The K’omoks First Nation is hosting the emotional event which includes many cultural, healing and spiritual elements as well as the beautiful beadwork on 1,810 moccasin tops created by 1,400 artists. “I knew it was getting too big for me to do,” says Ramona. So she reached out into the community

Everyone is welcome to sew a button on this blanket created by John Powell. Just drop in to the I-Hos Gallery on Comox Road to do so. The blanket will accompany the installation’s “bundles” on to the next stop.

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is invited to drop in to the I-Hos Gallery on Comox Road to sew a button on this blanket. You can bring your own special button or choose one at the gallery. For more information and links please go to: w w w. f a c e b o o k .c o m / WWOSComoxValley

(Continued from page 23) “It started out pretty innocently small ... and it just went where it went. And now we have so much going on. The Valley has so embraced helping us. We are welcome just about everywhere we go,” says Ramona. Anne Davis, representing the Transition Society, is also a key organizer for the event. “B.C. has the highest number of missing and murdered aboriginal women in Canada,” she says. The recent release of the truth and reconciliation report has heightened awareness of that and other issues. “A lot of non-native people are really thinking about these issues right now and feeling the impact of what they’re learning. That’s kind of coming together to create a lot of awareness and caring concern locally”. Anne noted that there are quite a number of families of missing and murdered women living locally and on the Island. “More are getting in touch with us. I think that’s something people living here don’t necessarily realize,” she adds. The installation will be open one morning just for

families of the missing and murdered. And during the official opening on July 31 in the Big House, one family member will represent all the families affected. This opening mourning ceremony follows traditional potlatch opening protocol. “It’s going to be very emotional,” says Ramona. Along with west coast First Nation traditions, other cultures’ traditions are to be included as well, including having a “pipe carrier” and flute player. K’omoks will be the 13th stop on the WWOS tour. After K’omoks, WWOS is scheduled to make stops at 22 locations across North America over the next five years, before the

final closing ceremony in Batoche, Saskatchewan in September 2019. At each stop, the host nation prepares an item to be included in the bundles for the next stop. Locally, John Powell has donated his time in creating a “tree of life” button blanket, the idea of a group of local elders and young people. The border of the blanket reflects the west coast mountains, plus the hearts and tears represent the love and sorrow of families. It’s hoped that when the blanket is finished, it will have a button for each missing or murdered indigenous woman. Everyone in the Valley

Inaugural Butterfly Ball in Valley raises $37,000 for Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island The inaugural Butterfly Ball Comox Valley, a father and daughter gala presented by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, raised $37,000 (net) in support of the foundation’s Jeneece Place, the home away from home for Island families who travel to Victoria for their child’s medical care. The Butterfly Ball was held on June 20 at Crown Isle Resort in the Comox Valley and featured dinner, dancing, games, and a live and silent auction. One highlight of the evening was a personal story

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Jazz vocalist Heather Keizur and pianist Steve Christofferson 2014-15 season. So we’re fortunate to be bringing Heather back for her encore performance in this open air garden setting. Don’t let the fear of sunburn and heat stroke deter you from this concert; there’s heaps of shade under large marquees, and loads of adjacent lawn areas for dancing and creating your own family and friends picnic grouping if that’s what you prefer. This year, we’re bringing the marquees much closer to the stage, to create a more intimate, live atmosphere; a perfect setting to listen to Heather perform

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ART ■ Art Show – Ovarian Cancer Treatment Fundraiser for Sandra Caillet, a talented local artist and, lifelong friend and a beautiful person. Sandra is undergoing Western Medicine Cancer Treatment in conjunction with Alternative Cancer treatments.Alternative Cancer treatments are not covered by our medical coverage and as such can be very expensive. This Art Show – Fundraiser will feature: Sandra’s Rustic Wood Furniture which brings natural beauty inside the home; Sandra’s Driftwood Dragons, Sandra’s Jewelry Pieces which are made from wood and start at a price point of $15. Fresh Cut Flower Bouquets $10, Potted Topiary 50% off. Sunday July 26, 10am-3pm, 2400 Coleman Road, Courtenay, More pictures at www.trees-to-please.ca ■ 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. Sheryl Fremlin will be painting on the Artists’ Patio at the Pearl Ellis on Saturday, August 1st and 8th from 1 to 4 pm. The artists will be in attendance on most afternoons from 2-4 pm during the “Kindred Spirits” exhibit. ■ The Denman Summer Gallery features Rosemarie Schafer - “Natural Impressions”. Rosemarie’s show may be viewed at the Denman Island Arts Centre, 1016 Northwest Road. 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. (Continued on page 26)

her signature song Avec le Temps. For a broad range of Heather’s music, visit YouTube and find out why this is going to be a really special afternoon. Keizur’s performances showcase a mature talent that is equally at ease with jazz standards and French chansons. Christofferson’s piano, melodica, and vocals add a powerful depth to the duo’s music. One observer said, he had never seen a vocalist and pianist more in tune with one another. Christofferson is a renowned pianist, composer, and arranger. In

a career spanning more than three decades, he has performed in music festivals around the world, and toured with Nancy King and the Alan Jones Sextet. Keizur and Christofferson have performed together for over six years and they’re of one mind when it comes to making music. The great Joe Williams once told Christofferson, “Sing like there’s no tomorrow.” When Keizur and Christofferson perform together, you feel as if they have been doing so all of their lives. (Continued on page 26)

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“Dispossessed but Defiant: Indigenous Struggles from Around the World” 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 “THE WIZARD OF OZ (JR.)” ENSEMBLE ready for opening night. The Wizard of Oz (Jr.) runs on stage at the Mark R. Isfeld Secondmusicians Tony Wilson ary School on July 24, and 25 at 7:00 with matinees on July 25 and 26 at 2:00. Tickets are $10 per person and are available (www.tony-wilson.ca/bio/) from 9:00 to 12:30 Monday through Friday at Mark R. Isfeld, the Laughing Oyster Bookstore, and Red Carpet Consignment. and Friends, cash bar and refreshments. The exhibit will be open to the public from 10 am - noon and ist, flautist, composer and educa- juvenation” retreats at places such bit of everything all rolled into one 4 - 6 pm each day until tor, and one of the very few female as the Esalen Institute, Harbin, show, offering up something for August 8th. For more in- specialists in the ancient Mediter- Kalani and other beautiful places everybody. Lead vocalist Jilli Marformation on the exhibit, ranean frame drum. She is an in- around the world. This Saturday, tini (aka Jillian Gathright) can belt ternationally recognized teacher July 25th, Marla will be perform- out a rock tune or serenade a balphone 250-335-2272. and performer who has presented ing an intimate “house” concert at lad. Her love for singing is apparthroughout the USA, Canada and the Royston Community Hall, 7:30 ent as she delivers each song with MUSIC ■ Prizes for the most out- Europe. Marla carries the gift of - 9:00 pm. Tickets are available at passion and conviction. She is rageous hats! Come on out being an inspiring and energetic the door. FMI Monica drumde- backed by the strong rhythm section of drummer, Blair Bentley and for the first annual Mad educator, and soulful, charismatic va@gmail.com Hatter’s Party at The Mex performer. As a composer, Mar- ■ Jilli Martini Band performs at bass player, Andre Forgues. Doug Pub this Friday July 24th! la writes dynamic cross-cultural Simms Park this weekend! Lis- Biggs is the band’s well-rounded Cold drinks, great compa- world music scores for film, tv ten to the sweet sounds of the Jilli guitarist, playing raunchy guitar ny and dance music that is and healing arts DVD’s. Marla is Martini Band this Sunday July 26 riffs and also subtle leads. Expect sure to keep you on your also the creator/CEO of a online at 7:00pm at Simms Park. This to hear some strong harmonies feet all night long! Who’s percussion Academy, the “Frame performance is part of a free sum- with Katrina Mifsud, backing voplaying? It’s the Valley’s Drum Academy,” where she teach- mer concert series hosted by the calist. very own RANGERS!! See es students worldwide how to City of Courtenay. At this Jilli Mar- Simms Millenium Park is located drum; as well, she has her own Sig- tini Show you will hear everything by the 5th Street Bridge and across you there! * Marla Leigh Goldstein nature Series line of frame drums from rock to blues, country, pop, from Lewis Park. Sit on the chairs is a Los Angeles based with the Cooperman Drum Com- funk, and a little bit of jazz from provided or bring your own lawn professional percussion- pany. Marla offers “Rhythm & Re- the 50’s to 2000’s! There’s a little chair or blanket.

When asked why she sings in French Keizur says, “I grew up in BC where I heard and fell in love with the French language. It sounds so musical even when just spoken. Add that to the passionate and poignant lyrics written by greats like Piaf and Jaques Brel and I can’t help but be compelled to sing these songs.” Keizur recently released a new CD, Under My Skin, and copies will be for sale on Sunday. Heather added, “Steve and I are so excited to be returning to Comox Valley and its vibrant jazz scene. We’ll never forget the attentive audience at our April performance, and the calls for an encore.” And those who were fortunate enough to be there that night will never forget Heather’s encore in which she reduced Steve to a cowering lover, with her dramatic rendition of Peggy Lee’s Why Don’t You Do Right? Admission is $10 (children under 14, free) and parking is available, and you are asked to car pool if possible. Refreshments and snacks will be available, but you’re invited to make a complete afternoon of it by bringing your favourite food and drinks, celebrate the summer, and take a stroll around the gardens before or after the show.

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25 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! FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250.218-0321 or or www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com & keep in touch on Facebook. COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Saturday 2-5 p.m. in the lounge. Dancing to Gord Kruger and friends. COMOX LEGION • Meat draws are held every Saturday 3 p.m. plus Ace of Spades draw.

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27 MONDAY EVERGREEN CLUB WHIST • July 27th is Whist night at Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. Come join us down stairs in the Rotary Hall for a fun evening. Whist starts at 7:30pm. 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun! New players welcome. Come early to sign up. $2.00 per person, members only. 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: 250-334-1883. 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.

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PLAY BRIDGE • Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm at the Royston Hall, 3902 Old Island Hwy and Royston Road. FMI: 250334-1883 or roystonhall.com and on Facebook at Royston Community Club FUN DARTS • 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Courtenay Legion. More players (Legion members and their signed-in guests) always welcome. COMOX LEGION • Comox Legion Drop in Darts move to Wednesdays for the Summer months. Check in until 7.25 p.m.toe line 7.30. Blind draw mixed doubles (where possible), Entry $2.25 pp. Why not take in a beer and burger for $10.00, 5.00 pm until 6.00 p.m. then a game of darts. FMI 250-339-9592

WALKING WITH OUR SISTERS • July 31-August 15. Walking With Our Sisters, a memorial installation that honours missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada, generates awareness through the display of 1,810 handmade pairs of moccasin tops in a solemn sacred space. Walking With Our Sisters K’ómoks is honoured to bring this memorial to the K’ómoks Band Hall, 3320 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC. It is the first and only British Columbia venue for this nationwide event. Open to the public, the event is free.

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COMOX VALLEY WOOD CARVERS • If you are interested in any type of wood carving please join us at the Royston Community Hall every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 3 PM for a day of carving and learning about carving. No experience necessary. FMI call Al at 250-331-0156 or Jim at 250-339-5350. DUPLICATE BRIDGE • Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m., Comox Seniors Centre.

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Louise Currey June 12, 1932 – July 16, 2015 We are sad to announce the passing of Louise Currey on July 16, 2015 at The Views extended care in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox, BC. Louise was born in Roblin, Manitoba and grew up in the small town of Makoroff, Manitoba. She enjoyed the companionship of her younger sister Edna and loving parents Stan and Violet Boyce. Louise fell in love with the boy next door, Merle Currey, and they were married on February 22, 1951. At the time she was pursuing her teacher’s diploma, where she taught young children in a rural setting close to the Boggy Creek in Manitoba. She and Merle soon moved to Winnipeg and had three sons: Garry, Robert and Randy. Merle worked for the CNR and was stationed to Dauphin with Louise and the three boys. Soon after, their daughter Deanna was born. The young family enjoyed many return trips to visit her sister Edna and family on their farm near Roblin, Manitoba. They eventually moved back to Winnipeg where they enjoyed friends and family for many years. Louise enjoyed winter cross country skiing, golfing, tobogganing, curling, dancing, music and socializing with family and friends. Louise and Merle retired and built a home on Lake of the Woods with their son Randy and enjoyed years together on the lake. Mom enjoyed bird watching, canoeing, wildlife viewing, walks with Merle and her close ties to the neighbours on the lake. She was especially dedicated to her Sunday church services on a tiny island close by and could not wait to have family and friends show up for weekends and summer holidays. Louise and Merle traveled each winter from Lake of the Woods to spend winters in Comox close to their daughter Deanna and her two boys Graham and Daniel. Louise and Merle eventually moved to Comox, BC full time where Louise made close friends through her neighbours and the Comox United. Louise suffered the last several years with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Therefore she dropped many of the activities she enjoyed but found comfort in her faith, walks to the ocean, birds, music and always the love of close friends and family. Louise and Merle enjoyed the birth of their great-grandchildren Ilan and Oslo. Mom carried herself with grace and treated everyone with respect. Sadly, she was taken home to her family that left this world before her. Louise so often prayed for her family and friends to be watched over. She was happiest bringing her family together during her favourite years at her home on Rush Bay, Lake of the Woods. Long live her memory. She was a beautiful person and will be missed.

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Nelia Alice Callander (nee Munger) March 9 1920 – July 16 2015 (95 years) Nelia passed away peacefully with family by her side at Cumberland Lodge on Thursday July 16th. Nelia is survived by her 5 children Geoff (Anne, Halifax), Barbara (Courtenay), John (Brenda, Edmonton), Alan (Brenda, Harrison), and Veronica (Penticton). She has 16 grandchildren: Tracey (Peter), Tara (Chris), Mark (Shanda), Michael (Kim), Silvie (Kevin), Davon (Adam), Nolan, Keith (Jen), Zach, Nicole, Devon, Quin, Andre, Renee, Rachel, Jonathan; 13 great grandchildren: Mark, Michael, Amanda, Aaron, Caitlyn, Kimberly, Aydrian, Breyann, Justyn, Tyanna, Austin, Isaac, Daxtyn; and 1 great-great grandchild: Nolan. Additionally, there are many nieces and nephews in Canada and Switzerland, and the many friends who were thought of as family. She was well-loved and will be dearly missed by her extended circle of family and friends. Nelia was born and grew up part of a large family in Wohlen, Switzerland. In her early 20s, during the Second World War, she was a nurse in Britain. After the war she came to Canada as a widow with her infant son Geoff. In BC, she met and married Bob Callander, had 4 more children and lived in the Fraser Valley for many years before coming to the Comox Valley in 1980. In the Comox Valley, Nelia has touched the lives of many people over the years, sharing her knowledge of cooking, sewing and gardening with others. Her creativity and welcoming personality were a focal point for the many family and friends who congregated at her home for Sunday dinners, holidays, and other celebrations until well into her 90s. Her elegant poise and manners belied her wit and the underlying prankster that she was! She spent many years participating in the community. She gave many hours of volunteer time to various organisations, including the early days of the Anderton Therapeutic Gardens. These gardens are where we will have a celebration of her life. Please join us at the Gardens from 1-3:30 pm on Saturday July 25th, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Anderton Therapeutic Gardens Society (www.gardensonanderton.org).

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Margaret Isabel Williamson 1930 – 2015 It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to Margaret our loving mother, sibling, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Survived by: son Alan Williamson (Joann), daughter Janet Wynn (Todd), sister Betty Butchart (Clint), brother Peter Reid (Heather), sister-in-law Joy Carwithen, & beloved grandchildren Janelle, Jennifer, Amanda, Lyndea, Colton, Carlea. Seven beloved nieces/nephews and several great nieces/nephews. Pre-deceased in 2005 by much-loved niece Christine Reid. Margaret passed on in Courtenay B.C. on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Born in Comox, B.C., she was the eldest daughter of Miriam & James Reid of Merville B.C. She worked at the T. Eaton store in Courtenay prior to entering nurses training at the Vancouver General Hospital where she graduated in 1953. Margaret dedicated her life to helping others and will be dearly missed by all of those whose hearts she touched. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the local Cancer Society.

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Henry Glyndwr Benjamin (1922-2015) Glyn was surrounded by family when he passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox on July 9th. He was predeceased by his wife Gladys, the love of his life and his partner for 66 years. Glyn is already missed by his four children Betty Tate (Max), Tom (Janette), Barb Belcher (Dan), and Chris Churchley (John), his eight grandsons Steve, Dan (Roxy), James, Michael, Jeff, Brian (Lau), Ross (Leah) and Scott and his ďŹ ve great-grandchildren Braedyn, Evan, Molly, Isaac and Theo. He was also the patriarch of a large extended family who share a special loss with his passing. One of the greatest generation, Glyn helped his mother and brother get through the Depression and served his country during the war. He became a CertiďŹ ed General Accountant and then worked hard for decades to support and secure a bright future for his family. After he retired, Glyn and Gladys travelled the world when they were not doting on grandchildren. Glyn was liked by everyone he met and loved by everyone who knew him well. He was intelligent, witty, compassionate, kind and generous. There was nothing he enjoyed more than learning something new and his insatiable curiosity lasted his entire life. He serves as an example to all of a life well lived, and he leaves a legacy of love and memories to cherish and respect. A special thanks to all his new friends at the Comox Valley Seniors Village, who made the last months of his life very rewarding ones. Thanks also to Dr. Dan Wainberg for the wonderful care he provided and for the personal relationship Glyn enjoyed so much. There will be a celebratory lunch to share memories of Glyn on August 15th, 2015 at 12:00 PM at the Crown Isle Golf Course Clubhouse. In lieu of owers, Glyn would want you to make a donation to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dignitymemorial.ca

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Herman Eugen Harms (Menne) born in Holle, Germany in 1928, passed away peacefully in his home in Courtenay, BC with his loving wife and family by his side. Herman was just short of his 87th year. Herman is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gina, children Doris (John), Patsy (Rimka), Judy (Bob), Ron (Noreen), Brent and Christine (Russell). Herman is also survived by siblings Geherd (Leoni), Otto (Marlene), Hanna (Gunter), and Hilda (Rick). He was predeceased by siblings Karl, Helga, Ursula. Herman took pride in his numerous grandchildren: Karissa, Reuben, Shiloh, Evangeline, Elisha, Mandy, Melanie, Alois, Perry, Chad, Colin, Dilon, Jeremy, Tyrone, Reese, Jenna, his great grandchildren: Layne, Isabelle, Shylee, Miika, Aaiden, Kieran, Noah, Tyvannah, Tiahna. He was also loved dearly by his many nieces and nephews. Herman’s greatest joy was his large, extended family with whom he always showed a genuine interest and a loving heart. Herman and Gina emigrated to Canada in 1953 working originally in Bralorne, BC, at Pioneer Gold Mine. Three years later they moved to beautiful Vancouver Island and bought a farm in Black Creek. After working for Elk River Timber and Crown Zellerbach Pulp and Paper Mill, Herman’s entrepreneurial spirit took him on a path of several business endeavours. After many years of work, Herman and his devoted wife Gina eventually retired in Courtenay. Herman had an active mind and a full life. He enjoyed ďŹ shing and to his ďŹ nal days still dreamed of catching “a big oneâ€?. Large family gatherings brought him joy as well as camping, gardening, tinkering in the back yard, and watching German soccer and Canadian hockey. Herman enjoyed chess until late in life. Herman and Gina enjoyed many music concerts together and would travel many miles to attend a good Jazz festival. In later years Herman also travelled extensively by driving, ying or cruising exploring the world always with his best friend and devoted wife Gina by his side. Herman lived a full and long life and cherished each day until the very end with an indomitable spirit. His ďŹ nal words were “I am still hereâ€? and we know you still are. A special thanks to Dr. Nancy McFadden, Dr. A. Croome, The Living Room Pharmacy, the staff at the Cumberland Dialysis Centre for their kind and exemplary care over many years. Herman’s family and friends will be gathering for a Celebration of Herman’s Life at the Black Creek Hall on August 2nd from 1:00pm - 4:00 pm. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Memorial donations may be made in Herman’s honour to the BC Kidney Foundation or to the Comox Valley Hospice Society.

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GOLF NEWS AM I RED, WHITE, OR GREEN? That was the question most Crown Isle ladies were asking on Tuesday as they played the game of starting on the white tees and moving backward to green tees or forward to red tees depending on their net score on each hole. I tell you the ladies didn’t know if they were coming or going!!! AND THE WINNERS ARE:

1st low net: Audrey Clark and 2nd low net: Marsha Mackinnon and Sandy Linhart 1st low gross: Dee Horie and May Mitchell and 2nd low gross: Katy Macaulay, Maggie MacLean and Val Dingwall.The few birdies sunk went to Maggie, Sandy, Mathilde and Judy. KP’s- Maggie, Katy, and Pat. PAR 5’s- Linda, Liz, Judy, Audrey and Donna A great time was had by all the couples who golfed in the Joker’s Wild Tournament. Kudos to Sandy and Herb Linhart and Val and Stu Dingwall who

won low gross and many KP’s and Gillian and Wally Kilpatrick and Linda and Rick Glanville who won second low gross. Many thanks to the Flemings and Karches for their tireless work in making this event so successful! Good for Brenda, Karen, Helen and Anne for travelling to the Pheasant Glen Field Day. Karen said it was great fun and lots of prizes were won! The Crown Isle ladies club would like to give every sponsor who contributed to the extremely successful Field Day a huge pat on the back. Everyone,

please make sure you support these sponsors and tell them you were at the CI Field Day!! Events like this don’t happen without the support of these community sponsors: ATLAS CAFE, ASSANTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT,BADCO LOGISTICS INC., BERWICK, BLACK FIN PUB, CROWN ISLE, I DAY SPA, LA BELLE AMIE, INVESTOR’S GROUP, LEVEL 10, O’SPA, PHARMASAVE COMOX, PERCH, Q & E GRANITE, QUALITY FOODS, RAVEN INDUSTRIES, RATTAN PLUS HOME

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BY DEBRA MARTIN Echo Staff The big attraction at vintage car shows isn’t the machines themselves so much. It’s the nostalgia. Cec Afonso brings back plenty of memories for baby boomers with his three 60’s-era Chevy “muscle� cars, including a gorgeous, bright orange 1969 Camaro, that will be on display this weekend at the annual Graffiti Bash show. “You want to relive those days, and build stuff that you had before,� he says. “Growing up in the 60’s, everybody had hot cars, or muscle cars. And I had quite a few back then. Then you get married and raise a family and there’s no money for toys, with a mortgage and everything that goes with it.� Afonso, a longtime Valley resident and welder by trade, now retired after 35 years working at the pulp and paper mill in Campbell River, works on classic cars strictly as a hobby. “I spend a lot of time on it. I also don’t make it a job. Then you get frustrat-

ed and nothing goes right. If you take time off, you go back with a clear mind ... Sometimes I take a six month breakâ€?. Afonso’s ďŹ rst car restoration project was a red 1970 Chevy Nova SS, with the big block motor. He had noticed it for sale on the side of a road in Campbell River, so covered in dust and dirt that you couldn’t even tell the colour of it. He ended up buying it. “We did a lot of sheet metal work on it. It’s still the original paint job. We dressed up the engine with chrome ... It was kind of abandoned, so we cleaned it all up.â€? The “weâ€? in this case included his son Jon, then only about eight years old. “My son actually took it all apart ... I told him exactly how to take each piston off, and catalogue it properly. He stripped it right down. “He ended up getting that car for his graduation.â€? Since then Jon, now an electrician, has sunk more time and money into the Nova SS. But daughter Lisa also

The ‘basket case’ Camaro and its beat-up engine

Fully restored Camaro engine after a lot of work wanted a classic car she could drive in the summers. That led to the Camaro restoration project, which took about ďŹ ve years of work off and on. “I saw an ad in Used Victoria that described it as a ‘basket case’.â€? Sure enough, Afonso found it in the middle of a ďŹ eld near Chemainus, covered in a tarp.

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“I ended up buying that one. On that one I did a complete sheet metal job new floor, new trunk, new quarters - all done by me. The only thing I don’t do is paint.” Afonso says that the more projects you work on, the more you learn. He ended up building a car ‘rotisserie’ - just like on a barbecue - to work on his projects. “When you have to have everything perfect, you make it as easy as you can,” he said of the device which allows car restorers to work on their vehicles

from the top down. “You learn a lot of little tricks, how to do the next one. “ It’s the same as any job - next time you don’t even think about it.” The third restoration job - this time a car for Cec - was another Nova SS. This one was in bits and pieces - a failed restoration project by someone who had given Afonso his card at a car show. “He took it all apart, but he couldn’t put it back together. I had to get a trailer to pick up all the pieces.” Afonso finished that project about a month

ago, and doesn’t foresee any more restoration jobs in his immediate future .... unless a ‘57 Chevy Belair shows up somewhere. “There’s always something in the back of your mind. If anything came up, that would be the next one. I owned two back then, I really loved those cars ...”

Car-restoring friends like to josh each other on brands Chev vs. Ford. That’s an argument that will go on as long as vintage car enthusiasts are restoring them. For Cec Afonso, it’s Chevy all the way. For his good friend Larry Jangula, the mayor of Courtenay who also runs a vintage auto parts supply business on the side, it’s Ford. “He’s a Ford guy and I’m a Chev guy. We keep on going back and forth.

■ Afonso has registered all three of his restored cars in this weekend’s Classic Cruisers Graffiti Bash, which includes a Valley cruise Saturday night, and the show and shine in the streets of Downtown Courtenay on

Ford never really had good motors, Chev had. The only good Ford has Chev running gear,” Afonso jokes. Both are members of the Comox Valley Classic Cruisers club, Afonso for over 20 years. He says when he first became involved, there were just a few members. “Now we’ve probably got over 200 members. The Valley’s grown, a lot of people retire here, and

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GOLF NEWS (Continued from page 31) Closest to the bucketBernice Sutherland, KP on #9 was Mary Suchla. KP on #5- Linda Callender, #4 in the wate r-Linda Verdenhalven and longest putts were made by Gi Carlson and Bernice who just had her 90th birthday sunk a 40 footer on #8. All the ladies shared a beautiful black forest cake with Bernice. Thanks go out to all our sponsors: Keith Gibson, Panago Pizza, Jesse in the Pro Shop, Tee Box Restaurant and Looneyrama.

GLACIER GREENS LADIES CHAMPS Tobi Norris and Rosslyn O’Rourke were winners in the Glacier Greens Club Championship July 18th&19th. Another year of the Glacier Greens Club Championships is in the books. There are so many people that make events like these a success. Thank you to all the participants who played this weekend. Thank you to all the volunteers; Richard Martin, Janet Edwards, Kevin Hunt, Doug McArthur, Sue Guitard, Jim Hume, Dave Brooker, Dan Fitzgerald, Henry Bondi and a huge THANKS to the Bill Kelly Pro Shop team!!! Canadian Western Bank sponsored the hole in one which sad to say no one won. The Ladies Club Field Low Gross was sponsored by Chances Casino and Bingo and Field Low Net was sponsored by Bob Scott Bob Cat Services and we thank them for their continued support. Two days of intense and focused play (rivaled only in intensity by the British Open players) culminated in a stunning 154 by our Low Gross Champion TOBI NORRIS and a well

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Junior Golfers big winners at Glacier Greens Pro Am Once again the Vancouver Island Junior Golfers were the big winners at the Glacier Greens annual Pro-Am tournament held on Tuesday July 14th. Clear skies greeted the 23 Pros and 92 amateurs as they teed it up at this five person team event with the best two net scores on each hole counting. A $10,000 Hole-in-One prize was up for grabs on the par three fourth hole thanks to Ken Osborne from Remax Realty and Keith Larson from the

Insurance Center Five thousand dollars was also there for the taking on hole numbers fifteen and seventeen thanks to Scott Fraser from Royal LePage Realty and to Bill Girard of Canadian Western Bank. Unfortunately that illusive Ace was not to be found but the players want to thank the sponsors for the opportunity. Other valued tournament sponsors we would like to thank are Red 21 Gaming Tap and Grill, Ben Davies Financial Planning, Mike Code from

Island Interlock Landscaping and Keith Gibson / Investors Group / Gee and Associates Private Wealth Management. Close to the pin prizes were awarded to the following amateurs: Tyson Slater on hole #4, Glenn Watters #7, Bernice Henderson #12, Max Andrew #15 and Adrian Haut #17. After the last putt had dropped and the scores tallied Lance McCullough from Cordova Bay and his pickup team of local amateurs Brad Scheck, Paul Ives, Dan Buss and

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executed 137 by our Low Net Champion ROSSLYN O’ROURKE. The women played well all weekend and their awards were well earned! Bill Kelly and Donna Scott presented each winner with their trophy and the few words of acceptance from each winner were heartfelt. Tobi’s win was especially memorable as she shot a 74 on Sunday! A Flight winners:

Club Champs Tobi Norris, left, and Rosslyn O’Rourke

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