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Comox Valley Weather Friday Sunny.

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Low 16°C. High 27°C.

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Cowboy action shooting weekend Showdown in the Valley 2015 - Island Championships of Cowboy Action Shooting takes place on the main street of Boomtown located at the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association on August 1 and 2 from 9am till about 2pm.

Dead eye shot cowboys and cowgirls will be shooting it up through town with their pistols, rifles and shotguns.

The competition is held at ten shooting “stages” spread along the main street of Boomtown reenacting the ways of the Wild West!

There is no admission charge and hearing protection is available. No dogs are permitted on the range so it is not recommended to bring your pooches at all.

The shooting noise will scare them; plus they have no ear protection and we also would not want them dehydrating in vehicles during this hot summer.

The exciting sport of

cowboy action shooting is enjoyed by youngsters right on up to seniors.

Families can take part in the activities and all wear costumes of the western era.

There are several categories to win such as 1st 49er, 1st Buckaroo, 1st Duelist, 1st Elder Statesmen, and 1st Ladies Wrangler, just to name a few.

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ested in learning more about cowboy shooting action at Courtenay and District Fish & Game or the story of Boomtown is welcome to contact Phil Peterson (AKA High Country Amigo) at 250-334-3479 or through the-office@courtenayfishandgame.org.

You can also check out www.valleyregulators.com.

Police Blotter Comox Valley responded to the following incidents between July 21 and 27: ■ On July 21st police were called to the Fish and Game club located on the 3700 block of Colake road for a report of theft. It is reported that an unknown female and male in a newer Black car stole a firearm from outside the clubhouse. If anyone knows who is responsible for this theft they are asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321.

(2105-9587) ■ On Saturday July 25th police were called to a report of a mischief on the 700 block of Pidcock Avenue in Courtenay. Sometime over night someone had smashed the glass in the bus stop shelter. (2015-9808) ■ At about 9:00 PM on the 24th of July a report of a young female being hit while driving a scooter on the 2300 block of Kilpatrick Avenue, was called into police. It is reported that a blue colored Smart car had run into the scooter and had then left the scene. The girl received minor injuries in the collision.

(2015-9812) ■ Police were called to a report of a man chasing another man while carrying a knife. Police attended and located the suspect a short time later. The male was arrested and is now charged with assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The man was released by a Justice of the peace and will be appearing in court in the near future.

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Fire in wooded area scares residents Firefighters praised for keeping the flames from spreading

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff With weather conditions extremely dry, those living in wooded areas are very concerned about fire. And when it happens, they can only hope it doesn’t spread.

That’s what some residents on Railway Avenue in Merville experienced on Monday night when a home surrounded by trees caught fire.

When Courtenay Fire Department crews arrived at the scene, fire chief Don Bardonnex said the whole house was already engulfed in flames.

“Probably the most involved structure fire that was still standing that I’ve seen in my career,” said Bardonnex. “It was two storeys and from the ground to the tip it was burning.”

With the house beyond saving, Bardonnex said, they quickly worked on containing the fire, keeping it from spreading to the wooded areas and protecting some other structures and cabins in the area.

The sound of the sirens, the huge blaze visible from a distance and smoke truly alarmed the neighbourhood.

“It was huge, you could just see flames just leaping out everywhere.

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intention of saving the house. It was already a write off when we got there. The concern was the fire spreading to the forest and adjacent buildings.”

There are no fire hydrants in this rural area.

The Oyster River Fire Rescue was called in to assist with its tanker truck to help douse the flames. “We did a tanker relay with their tanker and ours to keep us supplied with water, said Bardonnex.

The neighbours praised the firefighters for containing the fire and keeping it from doing more damage.

“Awesome job with the fire department extinguishing this fire,” said James Sawatzky.

“Like tinder dry out here, that’s what we’re concerned about.”

There was no one in the house at the time and no one was hurt.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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The house was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived trees, it was really scary,” said Lori Sawatzky, who lived closed by. “The whole neighbourhood came out onto the street and you know, crying and concerned and scared.”

Bardonnex said they still count their blessings that the fire did not get out of hand. He added the rain that fell over the weekend helped a lot.

“It was a God-send,” said Bardonnex. “The embers that were dropping down into the trees and dropping down in the area went about 10 to 20 minutes after we arrived. We were concerned about that ourselves but nothing took off so we were good.”

There was no wind so the fire went straight up and down again, Bardonnex said. “There was no

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Air show set to soar on Aug. 15 Organizers advise spectators to take the bus going to the venue • Geoff Latter, CJ-6A Nanchang • Will Allen Airshows • Granley Airshows, Yak Duo • Manfred Radius, Salto Glider • Anna Serbinenko, Sky Dancer • Brent Handy, Redline Aerobatics • Bruce Evans, T-28 Trojan • Yellow Thunder Harvard Team • Historic Fight Foundation, B25 Bomber “Grumpy” • Super Dave Mathieson, MX2

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff There’s an air of excitement on the horizon in the Comox Valley.

The 2015 Comox Air Show is set to take off on August 15. It will feature the popular Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the CF18 Demonstration Team, and the Skyhawks Parachute Team.

Organizers are expecting around 15,000 spectators. To make it enjoyable and memorable to all, measures have been taken to get things flowing smoothly.

The biggest concern of all, is easing traffic congestion on the day of the show.

CFB Comox spokesperson Major Mary Lee advises spectators to leave their car and take the bus or ride their bicycles to the venue. If you plan to go by car, it’s best to carpool.

During the show, the Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit are offering two Park ‘n’ Rides, several pick up locations and two Bus Routes.

Bus Route 1 will start from P1 (Exhibition Grounds) and go to P2 (North Island College) before heading to the air show.

Bus Route 2 starts at

Supporters of this 2015 Comox Air Show that include Comox Mayor Paul Ives, Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula, CVRD chair Bruce Jollife, councillor Bob Wells, local business owners and proprietors and base commander Tom Dunne deliver a message to spectators on August 15: Take the bus, please!

Driftwood Mall (not a designated PnR) and travels through Comox, including a pickup location outside Comox Mall along Comox Avenue, before heading to the airshow.

BC Transit buses will pick-up passengers at

any bus stop along these routes.

Service commences at 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon in intervals of approximately 15 minutes from each PnR with a total trip time of about 25 minutes.

For pickup at the end of

the show, all buses will be marshalled at the dropoff location bringing people back along the same routes in reverse.

A bike parking area will also be set up on the field outside of the base adjacent to the Kinnikinnik

Daycare playground on Military Row. There will be a fence around the bike parking lot for security.

This year’s airshow will feature Civilian Performers: • Gene Soucy / Teresa Stokes Wing Walker

Flying the weekend of the Airshow. Three things you need to know.

The Comox Valley Airport is advising anyone needing to access YQQ from August 14 through August 16 to visit: www. comoxairport.com for important instructions on when to arrive for flights, how to get to the airport and how to access the terminal building.

Those needing to access the airport on August 15 can expect delays of up to one hour between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. - with peak congestion expected from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Take the bus to the air show (Continued from page 4) Anyone travelling to the airport during these hours should allot themselves plenty of extra time to get to the airport.

Passengers booked on flights departing on Aug. 14, 15 and 16 may need to arrive early to check in for their flight. Air Canada and WestJet are advising passengers to check in for certain flights two hours prior to scheduled departure, while Central Mountain Air and Pacific Coastal are asking guests to arrive 1.5 hours early. Airlines will be denying boarding to those passengers who fail to arrive in time for their flight.

A special access route via Ryan Road and Military Row has been designated to help airport users avoid traffic congestion. Directions and a map are posted at www.comoxairport.com, along with a special YQQ Airport Access Pass available for download. It is recommended all passengers, guests and airport employees print this pass and display it on their windshield. Cars that have the pass displayed will not be stopped by Traffic Control Personnel stationed at Anderton and Ryan Road, making for a smoother journey to the airport.

Main access to the Comox Valley Airport terminal on August 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be from Military Row. Follow the signs for YQQ Airline Passengers and the entrance off Military Row will be clearly indicated. There will be no Comox Air Show spectator access available from the Comox Valley Airport terminal.

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19 Wing gets $30 million to upgrade and repair base Huge federal government funding aims to modernize, make CFB Comox safe

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff CFB Comox will undergo major repairs and upgrades to its military facilities and infrastructure in the next two years.

The Canadian government is investing nearly $30 million to improve 19 Wing Comox.

This significant news was scheduled to be delivered by Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino, and Vancouver Island MP John Duncan at the Comox base on Thursday afternoon.

“Our government stands firmly behind the men and women in the Canadian Armed Forces.

“Significant investments such as this ensure that our CAF members have the support they need to keep Canadians safe and secure, which is a key priority for our government,” said Fantino in a press statement.

This huge investment will see a total of eight projects at 19 Wing Comox to be completed over the next two years. They will include building and renovating housing units,

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Renewal of CFB Comox will help ensure that the base is a modern, safe and secure Canadian Armed Forces

facility that will enable personnel to carry out their missions in a timely and effective manner for years to come.

“19 Wing has been a vital part of Comox for nearly 75 years, serving as a major force in shaping the community and

making it such a wonderful place to live,” said Duncan. “This nearly $30 million investment in 19 Wing will ensure it remains that way for generations to come, while also providing a significant boost in terms of job creation

and economic growth for Comox.”

In November 2014, the Department of National Defence received $452 million for the repair and upgrade of Canadian Armed Forces facilities.

Revitalized defence infrastructure across Canada will provide the Canadian Armed Forces with the facilities they need to support troops, military families and Reserve forces, as well as support operations at home and abroad, and to ensure the health and safety of our men and women in uniform.

The Department of National Defence has identified an opportunity to perform a number of improvements at its Armouries across Canada.

Over the next two years, DND will invest $135 million in projects to repair roofs, siding, plumbing, and heating and ventilation systems.

The Government estimates that accelerated investments will also support the creation of more than 10,000 jobs in Comox and other communities across Canada by the end of 2016.

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Big bucks for Cumberland wastewater project

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff A huge injection of cash coming from both the federal and provincial governments will pave the way for the Village of Cumberland to construct new wastewater infrastructure that will help revitalize its historic downtown core and also the environment.

The money for the $2,767,564 major development was made available through the Small Communities Fund. It was announced on Tuesday morning at the village

by Comox Valley MLA Don McRae. The Government of Canada and the BC Government will each provide up to $922,521 towards the project and the balance of the cost would be shouldered by the village - around $800,000 to be derived through development cost charges.

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“I can’t tell you how important this project is to Cumberland and how

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“This work is an essential first step in rebuilding our historic commercial core from the ground up, allowing us to plan for future work to redesign street parking, sidewalk and streetscape along the Dunsmuir corridor.”

The Cumberland project is one of 55 recently approved in British Columbia that will collectively receive more than $128 million in joint federalprovincial funding under the Small Communities Fund.

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No water shortage, just a brain shortage There is almost unlimited supply of clean fresh water flowing into the ocean.

Even presently low flows in Puntledge river provide enough water for whole Comox valley (and Royston and Union bay) even if we take only 5% of this flow just above Courtenay and divert it into our water supply we would have no water shortage and restrictions ever. And the lake could stay full.

Water in the Puntledge is already clean and drinkable (like Comox lake) and very little processing would be needed to make it up to standards.

The costs of the processing plant somewhere west of Courtenay would not be prohibitive, it would create jobs and more if pipeline would be built to help thirsty Royston and Union bay with their development plans.

We could even vastly expand the water delivery to farms and surrounding areas and spread the costs.

Anyone listening ?

G. Novak Comox

TRUST IS GONE Since moving to the City of Courtenay and this incredibly beautiful Comox Valley, I have been an enthusiastic and regular voter in all the elections, including the City’s elections.

In this past City election most of my choices regard-

ing who I would vote for were based on the candidates’ stated positions on the Maple Pool issue.

Now I am wondering how many of them were lying through their teeth?

Secrecy like this, which means no accountability, has no place in a democracy and it seems the only real reason, in spite of the ‘legal excuses’ for this is to hide behind their lies that got them elected in the first place.

If City Officials are wondering why so few people vote in local elections, this is why.

It seems that these people will say anything to get elected and then hide behind a secret vote on the major issue of that election that got most of them elected.

I will probably never vote in a local election again. I had hoped that it was possible to trust the local politicians at least, since they do have to live here and some have businesses here too. I was wrong.

If you want my support, or my business, don’t lie to me. Trust? It’s gone.

Loraine Hudelson Courtenay

HOMELESS HELP I am alarmed to think we are still discussing this problem. There are three types of homeless, as I see it.

1. Those who need a job

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2. Those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol.

3. Those who are mentally suffering.

I believe there are already groups who work with these 3 types. Can we not at least help one of the groups? Why is there no answer? Why are we talking about the money from taxpayers when we spent so much in many cities now, on committees who still have no answer. Maybe ask the homeless them selves what they prefer? Can we not make this a total provincial solution? Do we need new laws? They are all over the area, and some may need a job or training on a farm or other center.

Why do they refuse help in many cases? They want freedom and their rights.

They do not want rules, and we cannot help them if they want to run away. Why are they in the larger cities like Vancouver and Toronto when none of us can afford to live there?

When the mentally troubled commit any crimes, they should be held in a locked controlled institution in order to take their meds. Some have killed their parents. They are not safe without their medications. Where is the old fashioned mental institution?

They need help that they do not want. Why are we giving them this freedom? Some have actually committed a small crime in order to get into a controlled environ-

ment. Why do we let them out too soon?

Those who are addicted, also need help they may not want. Why is it our problem if they refuse the help offered to addicts? If they commit any crimes, (DUI), they should also be put into a locked institution, as they may have a mental problem as well.

They are also dangerous to others. Why are we not allowed to force therapy?

Do we need new provincial rules to allow force?

Are criminals given gifts of rights and freedoms while seniors are forced and often neglected and abused? Who needs to sign for a “drugged criminal” to be committed?

I have a problem understanding these differences.

Please explain if you can.

I do not think that more talks or more money can help these poor people.

Separate the situation for what it is. They are not all the same, and have different needs. There are already social groups for these three types.

Are these associations not doing their job? Are they just taking their sweet time? Do they have any answers or solutions?

They have been at it for a long time. Give them more power or replace them. This is a large enough province to find the space to house those with problems and in need of an institution. .. just one, in any city, under lock and key. Those in need of work should be easier to

place. A motel room would do until they are established. Please do something now, and stop looking for magic.

Mary Dicerni Courtenay

GONE WRONG To the surprise of no one, Greater Vancouver voters turned down a referendum on a 1/2 percent sales tax to support the expansion of Transit services in the lower mainland.

No surpriseindeed! As one Globe and Mail columnist observed: offering a chance to vote no on any kind of tax increase is the surest way to animate the mortally comatose.

The Liberals knew the outcome of the transit vote before they called the referendum. That’s why they called for a referendum on transit spending but not on spending for toll bridges, freeways, stadiums, coal ports, and extravagant gifts to Liberal Party supporters, etc, etc.

My gosh, taxpayers at Mt. Washington Alpine Resort voted down a modest tax to support having a minimal fire protection service, even when the danger of a single fire spreading from house to house was obvious to all. If it meant a dollar collected to support a common good like saving lives and property-then no; overwhelmingly NO! It’s amazing to think that residents would rather pay the cost of fires in loss of property, sky high insurance

premiums, and the very real threat to human life than to invest in a community good like fire protection services. To me this is the real tragedy of the Commons-in Vancouver, Mt Washington, and industrial society generally-that we have allowed special interest groups like the Canadian Taxpayer’s Association to convince us that private greed must always consume any sense of common community or even our instinct to survive .

Though the consequences are not as obvious as the absence of a fire truck at an inferno, it is just as amazing that Vancouver voters are willing to pay the cost of cutting meaningful planning for transit in the ever increasing paving over of valuable urban land to make room for more freeways and parking lots; in massively expensive bridges and tunnels, in lives and limbs lost in tragic accidents(4000 deaths/ yr in BC), in loss of productive hours spent idling in traffic jams; and the ever increasing pollution of our atmosphere( 70% vehicle related) and-most importantly-in the abrogation of our sacred commitment to our children that we will not consume and pollute away their chance to live in health and safety on a planet with a life supporting atmosphere.

I sure get the feeling that something has gone horribly wrong!

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BOUQUETS of dandelions, horsetail and Canadian Thistle (all drought tolerant) to the board Bay Improvement Disof trustees of the Union trict, for rescinding their dubious motion to go to stage 2 water restrictions.

Too bad they didn’t seek advice from the Public Works Superintendent before panicking everyone into thinking our water supply was low! Using the excuse of ongoing weather conditions and extreme forest fire risks to put us into stage 2, when Langley Lake’s water levels are still at 90% and the reservoirs All ladies sun hats are full to capacity, was a tad ridiculous! Visions of water bombers landing on Langley Lake to fight forest fires must have been going through their minds.

The Province fights forest fires, not local ImproveMon-Sat 8:30-6 Sunday 9:30-5.30 ment Districts, and they www.artknappcourtenay.ca certainly wouldn’t use Langley Lake with the ocean just minutes away.

Langley Lake has serviced our area for many years and has always been a reliable source of water compared to the other sources of water in the Comox Valley. The lake is fed by an underground Aquifer that hasn’t failed us yet.

The previous Board had a bathymetric survey done in October of 2009 by McElhanney Engineering Co. to determine the water capacity of Langley Lake.

This study proved there is sufficient capacity to allow the first phases of the Kensington Development to proceed. Even with this year’s unusually hot, dry spring and summer conditions, the stability of Langley Lake’s water levels further proves that the current water system will support development in our Improvement District.

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A HUGE BOUQUET to the person who can make the city, the police, or the provincial government get it through their head there are many, many of us fed up with the disgusting loud motorcycles on our

streets. Loud pickups and cars need to be kicked off the streets too. There must be someone out there that has some influence. I have sent letters but they seem to go nowhere. My stress and blood pressure almost explodes at times as I’m sure many other’s do.

HUGE BEEF! Pot smokers seem to be getting everything to go their way. What about those of us that don’t smoke it but are subjected to breathing it and smelling it everywhere we go. What rights do we have? The stink practically makes me sick at times. I wish there was a fine when caught smoking it outside the home. What health study has been done on breathing in second hand smoke from pot?

BEEF to the young clown in the red Ford SUV that turns off of Back Road and onto Braidwood Rd. 5 or 6 times a day. Could your bass get any louder?

Whatever happened to the local bylaws concerning “loud noise”. I can hear you from Superstore and I cringe when I hear you coming, it is pretty bad when your bass is so loud I cannot even hear my TV with my windows closed. PLEASE TURN IT DOWN BEFORE I HAVE TO REPORT IT TO THE RCMP & THE CITY BYLAW ENFORCEMENT!!

IT SEEMS that the $1 million invested in the artificial turf field was a good decision, considering the drought. This should be the only green grass in the Valley - save the water for the fish.

STEALTHILY watering, early in morning Dressed like ninja, you move like cat I can still see you, your lawn so green The “water rats” cry out

Automatic sprinklers, still coming on An oasis in a desert But come Fall, we all drink mud From faucet in our kitchen Even you BOUQUETS to Dick Clancy for challenging “secret” incamera meetings.

While this may be legal, it is concerning as is reverse approval voting - an erosion of democracy in local government. Those who draft bylaws and budgets are clearly in charge.

KARMA ... a small word that means a lot, especially to the individual last Thursday in the Walmart parking lot that knowingly let their shopping cart roll down the parking lot, gathering a good speed before smashing in the passenger door of my car, leaving a huge dent/scratches.

Unfortunately for you my friend, a witness saw the whole thing and left a note on my windshield with all the details. Karma ... a small word that will come back and bite you in the rear end my friend. WWT. SUMMER is typically moving season when many people are moving into homes they’ve bought.

Some home buyers are local and many are from out of town/province. How are new homeowners supposed to know that the valley has a cosmetic pesticide ban, that dogs must be on a leash & licenced, that there are water restrictions, and firepits aren’t allowed in some neighbourhoods? Shouldn’t the City of Courtenay and the Town of Comox inform homebuyers when they buy a home so they are made aware? It shouldn’t be left to the neighbours to tell them. Some people don’t read the local newspapers or think to check

the town/city website.

GREEN LAWN. The City of Courtenay took absolutely no action when this person was reported violating the “no lawn watering” recently. This family has the only green lawn within MANY blocks and it is so obvious.

So why can’t the City of Courtenay do their job and issue a fine or warning to this individual for illegally watering their lawn. Especially when it had been reported to them.

Everyone in the neighbouhood has brown hibernating lawns. Most love the fact of not having to cut their lawns ... but not this individual who feels they MUST have a green lawn. The lake levels are sadly dropping and most are concerned with conserving. It is most frustrating to see those who do not care about our precious water and lack of.

We are not used to water restrictions in this area, but we better get used to this and start planning on water conservation for the whole year. Lawns only hibernate during the summer and soon rebound during the warmer wet seasons. Get used to the idea that lawns are a “seasonal crop” like growing a vegetable garden!

THE CUSTOMER SERVICE at Grahams Jewelers on 5th St. is topnotch. I gave my sister a Pandora Bead for a birthday gift. In the excitement of her opening gifts the receipt was thrown away. The bead broke after being worn a couple times and she was told to take it to any Pandora dealer and they would exchange it. Well having no receipt was an issue and she lives in Kamloops and the bead was not purchased there.

After speaking to Jamie he was able to reprint the receipt on his computer.

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I sent it to my sis and the store in Kamloops said they would send it out to fix it. I spoke with staff at Grahams again and they agreed to exchange the bead with a different one, they do come with a 1-year warranty. There were no questions asked, just a simple exchange and everyone ended up being happy. If you need to buy a gift for someone do yourself a favour and check out Grahams Jewelers, you won’t be disappointed.

I’M WRITING IN RESPONSE to some of the Beefs towards the CVRD for not managing the water under drought conditions in last week’s Echo. I wanted to thank the CVRD for managing water and BC Hydro shared numbers that demonstrated how extreme conditions actually are.

The beef I have is with Harper and his government that actively worked to exacerbate global warming, which has led to extreme weather (e.g. small local exampes include drought last summer, huge flood in fall, record-breaking drought this summer).

The CVRD is just dealing with an issue that is going to get worse.

Harper and the Conservative government have focused on subsidizing and promoting the oil sands, getting us out of Kyoto, and undermining the ministry of the Environment.

The more I study about global warming, the more I am desperate for some real leadership here, whether it is through the federal government, province or on the more local levels. Let’s put the Comox Valley Sustainability Strategy into action now.

Let’s change the Harper government in October.

The generations that will come want us to take a deep breath and stand up and face this very real and scary issue. The colour of our lawns right now is a non-issue in comparison.

It’s time for us to wake up.

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS AS WE WERE DRIVING along Valleyview on July 19th we came across a man that was walking across the road with a big bouquet of pink gladiolas, they were gorgeous. We slowed down and out my window I said “I’ll take some of those if you’re looking to give them away” and he was! He gave me three of them and they still look wonderful in the vase on my kitchen table. So a big thank you so much, it was so kind of you!

RE: BEEF TO ST JOE’S. They mix genders as a last option. Take onus for yourself, did you ask for a semiprivate room, a private room? Think you pay for that privilige. Those people you describe are living a sorry life, feel sorry you’re not like them and you can go home! Sorry you have no family friends, a daughter or husband, son. If a strange man was at the foot of my bed someone I know would be spending the night with me as I heal. Now as a man I’m offended at your innuendo

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Last thing I would think of is getting off while I’m healing after surgery.

WE WOULD LIKE to send many planks of great hardwood flooring to Todd of Mitchell Floors for the excellent job he did on our floors at Saratoga Beach.

Todd was very professional and has great pride in his workmanship. He is truly a master of his craft.

A very big thank you to him and his company. Two very very satisfied customers.

THANKS TO JOHN from the Blinds shop on Church Street. He fixed our roller blinds, quickly and at a reasonable cost. Nice to have competent workpersons in Comox.

TO ROTARY CLUB of Cumberland Centennial and Canadian Ranger volunteers, a big bouquet of heritage apple blossoms for cleaning up the orchard park in Cumberland.

Your hours of mowing and weed-eating have transformed the orchard into a welcoming space for walkers, cyclists and those just wanting a peaceful spot to sit.

BOUQUETS to all Comox Lake water customers with brown lawns. The weekend rains did nothing for the Cruikshank which is slowing in flow, and the Lake continues to drop. The good news is that water saved from brown lawns is going into the Puntledge for fish.

WE RETURNED to the valley over 15 years ago and have only missed three Musicfest events. Mr. Cox and his team do a superb job. Rain or shine we have truly enjoyed every one.

During the last five I have seen some changes. Five

years ago we were able to put our chairs against the path between the low and high seats. Great for show and people watching.

The crowds were heavy, not sold out but big. The next two years the promotion for the upcoming Musicfest included acts which tended toward a slightly younger crowd but maintained the integrity of the Island Musicfest. Examples include: Elephant Revival, The Big Mama Thornton Review, Walk off the Earth, KD Lang. At the same time the Bluegrass, Country, Folk and the International World Beat Music were superb. The two years for these shows were sold out well in advance.

If we had not purchased our tickets, as always, at Christmas, we could not have attended. Here is my observation. The last two years, although we enjoyed them, there seemed to be something missing. The energy did not seem quite as high. Not as many teens and young adults in attendance. Not as crowded. I do not want just another loud rock concert, I really enjoy the smorgasbord of local, national and international musical styles.

Where else is there a mix of folk, country, worldbeat and bluegrass, all on the same stage? So why the percieved change over the last two Musicfest events.

I am sure someone will say it is just me and maybe that is true. A thought for consideration, it just seemed that when there was a slightly younger appeal, there were slightly larger crowds and higher energy. Not a criticism, just an individual POV. 12 Musicfests now and we will buy our passes at Christmas. See you there.

ley strive to keep pace with the larger centers both on and off the island. There are many major events celebrated on Vancouver Island, the mainland and across Canada. Some of these events are enjoyed here, some, sadly, are not.

I presume the leaders of our communities want us to enjoy these events right here, at home. I will then pose this question.

What WILL BE the route for our PRIDE PARADE and where WILL you put our RAINBOW CROSSWALK?

SINCE WE RETURNED to the Comox Valley many years ago I have made some observations. The three municipalities within the val-

WITH THE WATER SITUATION as it is, here’s hoping no one allows the Dock Dogs display at the CV Exhibition to fill up that ridiculously

THE LAST TIME we took our recycling to the bins at Country Market, I couldn’t believe my eyes! There is often garbage left there, but this time it was worse than ever! There was all kinds of junk thrown behind the bins, and littering the bin and parking area. Broken furniture, old clothes, and ripped open bags of pure garbage.

What irresponsible idiot is doing this? How could any adult, or even a child, not know better? How pleasant do you think it is for those who have to clean up your disgusting mess? The Country Market is the last remaining business willing to put up with having recycling bins, and it’s easy to see why the others bailed out. How much longer do you think the Country Market is going to put up with it? And then all of us will be punished by your totally irresponsible behaviour, as we’ll have to drive all the way to the dump to do our recycling. Whoever you are, it’s time to grow up and act like a responsible adult!! And let’s get photo surveillance up and working there and catch these criminals NOW!

THIS WEEK’S WINNER, DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED UP TO TUESDAY, IS: Dan Royer, 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!

huge pool with thousands of gallons of water again, just so a few dogs (and their clumsy humans) can jump (or fall) in and play silly games. In years past all that precious water is just let out on the ground at the end of the weekend. Exhibition organizers, please use some sense and forbid this crazy waste of water, at least this year, if not every year.

SMILES to the lady that honked at me in Indepndent John’s on Friday ... I’m sorry I scared you and sassed you. I am very aware and crossed diagonally in the crosswalk.

I would never venture into the roadway without looking ... but you didn’t know that.

BIG PILE of Beef Jerky to Comox residents with no respect for NOISE LEVEL. Early in the morning AND late at night. If you live in an area that has acreage or an event in a Community Centre then that makes sense, but throwing parties or frequent loud gatherings at your residence, early in the morning or late at night is inconsiderate to neighbors, and businesses. Including bringing loud dogs or children, loud music, lots of car traffic, using garden tools, construction equipment or power tools. This applies to rentals too! Shame on you - the Landlords - for doing nothing. Instead of having long-term tenants, going through more move-out procedures and paperwork to find new ones. And home owners who conveniently forget they have neighbors next door. That’s why we have Community City Laws and Bylaw #102 - which is a bylaw stating “to regulate or prohibit objectionable noise” and fines posted.

The number of noise complaints lately gives the saying “brought up in a

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barn” a whole new meaning. What happened to being considerate and going over to a neighbor to say something like, “my family is going to have a gathering on Saturday night next month”, and keeping the noise level down. People who live in homes and rentals have jobs, children, disabilities, families, and more. It’s like people just don’t care anymore. There needs to be more night patrolling for noise in Comox, and not just for fast, noisy drivers. I’ve been hearing so many complaints from both home owners and renters. Something needed to be said. - Anonymous from Sleep Deprived Comox Resident (Continued on page 10)

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DEAR JOHN (or both Local Newspapers if you will): When we met I really enjoyed leaďŹ ng through your pages, reading local news, actual signed letters, and about local events. You used to have sections brimming with photos and articles written by actual employees.

You’ve let yourself go a bit. I know, it’s hard not to in today’s world, but I didn’t say anything when ONE of you slowly started to lose your core (articles) and spread in the middle until you were really just a giant envelope stuffed with yers. Now that the other of you, which in truth was always my favorite, has cut severely back on signed letters to the editor but maintains a huge section for anonymous nonsense (such as this), back patting and complaining, I have to say something. I’m disappointed in both of you. There are few articles. Much of your content is submitted by groups or advertisers it seems. There are more ads than articles by far, and a reduced staff if the lack of bylines is any indication.

Which makes me wonder how the print newspaper business is in so much ďŹ nancial trouble with all of those ads and yers and so little of anything else.

Perhaps someone should write a story on that, do you have any writers left? My recycle bin will feel empty (and lighter) without you. Yours Truly, Former Regular Reader.

A HUGE BEEF to the individuals who decide to arbitrarily remove the vegetation from around the pond at MacDonald and Guthrie. Some have suggested it was the Town of Comox removing a potential ďŹ re from occurring and others think it was the continued over development of the property by the company building the burgeoning Rabbit Warren on Lancaster. Regardless of the reasons the destruction of this small but signiďŹ cant habitat should been prevented. That pond was a home for some ducks, a shelter for song birds and a source of wonder for the children in the neighborhood.

Now, that it is gone I will drive a little further to get home just to avoid viewing another symbol of nature’s destruction.

ON WED. JULY 15TH our Honda generator, found in the Royston area, was turned in to the R.C.M.P. We had discovered it missing from our cabin on Sunday, the 12th. We did not report it at the time as we were sure we’d never see it

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BOUQUETS to the Town of Comox and Tayco Paving for the fabulous new bike lane on Guthrie between Pritchard and Anderton. I feel much safer biking along there now.

BOUQUETS to the BC Professional Engineers Association for their disciplinary notice against a local engineer. Indeed he should retire. Thanks to those that had the fortitude to complain and the Echo for reporting this. Somehow the CVRD building department got way off track a few years ago and required their constituents to hire 3 engineers(the said engineer) for a simple addition to their home - adding huge costs. Hoping that all of this has changed and that the said engineer will not be around to satisfy the CVRD bureaucracy, in future.

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BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The dream has come true. A new service that will support individuals approaching the end of their lives, Hospice at The Views, officially opened its doors on Friday.

It was a realization of a 30-year old dream and was celebrated by the many proponents of this community partnership project that included the B.C. Government, Island Health, St. Joseph’s Hos-

pital, the Comox Valley Hospice Society, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and a myriad of Comox Valley individuals and businesses.

“Hospice at The Views will provide services in a residential care setting for Comox Valley residents nearing the end of life, along with support for their families and loved ones,” said Comox Valley MLA, Don McRae, who was instrumental in helping secure government funding of $250,000 for

the new four-bed hospice service.

Combined with donations from the Comox Valley Hospice Society, and hospital foundation, extensive renovations at the Views were made possible to create a distinct space for patients and families.

“We are so very grateful to all of the generous donors who have made the dream of residential hospice care in our community a reality,” said the president of the Comox Valley Hospice Society, Audrey Craig, who became emotional during her speech at the opening ceremony.

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Police nab speeders in traps on Island Highway Members of the Comox Valley and Oceanside Municipal Traffic sections conducted targeted speed enforcement on Highway 19 near Cook Creek last weekend, which netted 10 charges for Excessive Speed ($368 fine) and their vehicles towed and impounded for 7 days.

The highest speed was 180km/h in a posted 120km/h zone.

A number of other charges were laid for exceeding the speed limit in excess of 21km/h over the posted speed limit.

Speeding is still the #1 contributing factor for collisions on our provincial highways, and Police would like to remind the motoring public to slow down, watch for changing speed zones and to obey the posted speed limits.

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BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Cumberland is looking for ways to help individuals in the village with mental illness and those with chemical dependency.

The village’s Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee has been

drafting a work plan that includes providing assistance to individuals whose personal circumstances make conventional housing and shelter solutions problematic.

The committee recommended to council that the village request services in Cumberland from

agencies currently serving homeless and individuals with mental illness and chemical dependency in other areas of the Comox Valley. It plans to ask the Island Health’s Comox Valley Mental Health and Substance Use Services, Intensive Case Management Team to advertise

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Hospice (Continued from page 11) “Additionally, we are excited about the innovative partnership in care between St. Joseph’s Hospital, Island Health and the Comox Valley Hospice Society.

This new facility will provide a warm and welcoming environment.

Each room has ocean and garden views and is characterized by peace, quiet, dignity and privacy where hospice patients and their families can receive needed care and feel at home during this challenging time.

“While many individuals prefer to receive care in their own home, there are patients and their families who need the support of a residential home service with trained and dedicated staff such as this,” said Chris Kelsey, St. Joseph’s Hospital board chair. “We look forward to providing this high quality service to our patients and their families.”

Island Health Board chair Don Hubbard said the four new beds are the first to open as part of its commitment to doubling the number of hospice spaces across Vancouver Island to 64 by 2020.

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The Island Health’s Comox Valley Mental Health and Substance Use Services provides outreach case management services to adults with complex recovery needs as a result of co-occurring serious mental illness and serious chemical dependency.

The committee indicated this service is fairly new in the Comox Valley and is provided upon referral.

Advertising of this service to residents in Cumberland will raise awareness of this program, where workers visit the client rather than individuals attending at an office.’

The committee also suggested that the Comox Bay Care Society’s Care A Van Program be made available once a month in Cumberland at a location provided by the village.

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Russell Brown worked as constituency assistant in Courtenay for the late Stan Hagen, MLA. He was here from about 1999 to 2001 when a provincial election was called.

Mrs. Judy Hagen recalls that Brown was “quite a character” and well remembered by all of the Hagen team.

He was a law student who had decided to take a break from his studies by taking a year’s trip across Europe, ending up in China the day the tanks started to rumble into Tiananmen Square.

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He later returned to law school, graduating from the University of Victoria.

He also received a Master of Laws and a Doctor of Juridical Science, both from the University of Toronto. He is a member of the bars of British Columbia and Alberta.

Mr. Justice Brown was appointed Monday, July 27 to the Supreme Court of Canada by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, filling to seat previously occupied by Mr. Justice Marshall Rothstein. The appointment is effective August 31, 2015.

Mr. Justice Brown is appointed from the Court of Appeal of Alberta, sitting in Edmonton, where he also serves as a Judge of the Court of Appeal for the Northwest Territories and a Judge of the Court of Appeal of Nunavut. He previously served on the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta.

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The only privately owned Tozan-style anagama in North America is available to NIC fine arts students in the winter term.

“Gordon’s course was a wonderful experience,” said student and potter Katy Fogg, who owns Living Earth pottery in the Comox Valley. “Though I had been potting for 14 years at the time of the course, I learned so much from his incredible depth of knowledge. He brings a lifetime of pottery to his students and is a gifted teacher as well as an extraordinary potter.”

This year, Hutchens teaches three courses at NIC’s Comox Valley campus, including: • Introduction to Ceramics (FIN-135) • 3-Dimensional Applications I (FIN-235), starting in September • 3-Dimensional Applications II (FIN-236) Courses are available to students who have taken FIN 110, or by permission of the instructor.

NIC is celebrating Gordon’s work, by holding a social media competition.

To win a Gordon Hutchens tea bowl, festival goers must post a selfie with his work and the tags #mynic_finearts and #filbergfest at the event.

The Filberg Festival takes place July 31 to Aug. 3 at Filberg Park in Comox. To see a video of the anagama kiln in action or study with Gordon at NIC, visit www.nic.bc.ca/ finearts.

NIC master potter headlines Filberg Fest this weekend Take a selfie with pottery work and post it for a chance to win a tea bowl NIC instructor and master potter Gordon Hutchens will headline the Filberg Festival as the guest artist for the fourth time.

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Walking With Our Sisters arrives

By DEBRA MARTIN Echo Staff Pride, dignity, strength.

And yes, sorrow.

Sorrow for the over 1,800 missing or murdered aboriginal women remembered in the same number of beaded moccasin tops that arrived Monday morning at K’omoks First Nation for a twoweek memorial installation.

Pride, dignity and strength in culture to tell the story of these women, and the indigenous people of this country.

The Walking With Our Sisters display that officially opens today in the band hall on Comox Road has grown from a simple art display, to a powerful installation and memorial that is now traveling the country.

This is the installation’s first stop in British Columbia.

And it was fittingly greeted Monday morning with all due ceremony.

Busy Comox Road was shut down for half an hour to allow the procession, replicating an arrival by canoe as in the old days.

The truck carrying the moccasins was led and flanked by paddle-carrying members of K’omoks First Nation, along with four RCMP officers in red serge, and special guests from other territories.

The group sang a paddle song as they walked along the road to the Big House.

In the past, when guests entered the K’omoks territory they’d paddle out and sing them ashore.

The K’omoks Paddle Song was chosen for this occasion, composed for K’omoks by William Wasden Jr., of the Namgis Nation, one of the Kwakwaka’wakw nations.

Once at the Big House, elected Chief Rob Everson spoke of “ignorance” amongst Canadians in general about First Nation culture, and problems as represented in the Walking With Our Sisters installation.

And he spoke of the need for “awareness”.

“It’s up to the people in this Big House to spread the word. It’s up to us to tell about the murdered and missing women,” he said. “It’s going to be emotional, and enlightening.

“I’m so proud of our people. We are together to hold each other tight, because that’s what we are here to do. I hope everyone carries that message of awareness. It’s our job, it’s our duty.”

A traditional welcome dance was performed, to a song set in the Chinook jargon which roughly translated means “We’re happy that you’re here, we want you to stay.”

Everson’s cousin Wedlidi Speck, one of the cultural advisors for the event along with Andy Everson, spoke of a time

chance,” she said.

For more information about the event, please check out the Walking With Our Sisters Comox Valley facebook page which also has a link to their web page.

For more photos of Monday’s ceremonies, please check out the Comox Valley Echo’s facebook page.

Procession on Comox Road asks permission to enter K’omoks territory period that “was very dark for our people”, when potlatches and other ceremonies were banned by the government.

He called on men to step up so that women never lose their voice or walk in shame.

“That’s our job to do

Bell-ringing at St. George’s to mark ‘Walking’ display A special bell-ringing ceremony to mark the arrival of the Walking With Our Sisters installation is being held at St. George’s United Church in Courtenay.

On Saturday, August 1, at 10 a.m., the church bell will start ringing over 1181 times to commemorate the indigenous girls and women in Canada that

have been reported missing or have been murdered in the last 30 years.

The ceremony on Saturday will include prayers, speaking and song, along with the bell-ringing.

that,” he said.

After the welcoming in the Big House, organizers of the event plus special guests headed to the band hall for an official cleansing ceremony.

Work started early the next morning to unpack the beaded moccasin tops

and arrange them on top of red carpet on top of specially laid out cedar boughs.

Tracy Bear, here from Edmonton to assist with the installation, said “this is a significant memorial”.

“The sisters we’re honouring never got a

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www.comoxvalleyecho.com FRIDAY.JULY 31, 2015 Adding to the ambiance will be soothing live music from Chilean-born guitar virtuoso, Rodrigo Figueroa, performing a mix of Latin- and -Blues- inspired melodies.

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Wine-lovers will engage their senses sampling favourites from the Comox Valley and beyond.

To date, the festival will include wineries and distributors from Wayne Gretzky Okanagan, Sandhill, Red Rooster, Crowsnest, Thornhaven, 40 Knots, Lake Breeze, Noble Ridge, Backyard, Hester Creek, Elephant Island, Averill Creek, Blue Moon, Coastal Black and Nichol Vineyard.

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CVRD a step closer to adding Stage 4 water restriction to bylaw

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Comox Valley Regional District board of directors laid the groundwork for future amendment of its water conservation bylaw that will include Stage 4 water restrictions.

The proposed amendment to Bylaw No. 129, which currently provides the three stages of water restrictions, was given ďŹ rst, second and third readings. It will be considered for adoption at a future board meeting after staff has had

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However, voting to proceed with the creation of Stage 4 was not unanimous.

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The proposed bylaw amendment will enable the Comox Valley water committee to implement Stage 4. It will only be used in an emergency or a near emergency type situation like a system failure or at a point where water supply went dry.

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Stage 4 category eyed (Continued from page 18) “Stage 4 would be a tool that could be used by the water committee to use to further restrict water use,” said James Warren, who was the acting CAO at Tuesday night’s CVRD board meeting.

“The bylaw is set up that it will only be the water committee to pass a motion to enter into Stage 4 given the seriousness of the restrictions that are at play.

And to move away from Stage 4 when conditions permit, that would be an operational officer’s decision.”

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Courtenay director Larry Jangula cautioned that such a bylaw would have huge negative impact on businesses, homeowners and for people, who have spent thousands of dollars on plants, shrubberies and gardens.

“I am hoping we don’t have to do this,” said Jangula. “If we should, it should be based on science, based on engineering reports, it’s based on actual volume not on political ideology where some people think it feels good to do this.

This would be a huge, huge problem for a lot of people. The ramifications for this are in the millions for this community.”

Comox director Barbara Price said she hopes they never reach Stage 4 because that would mean extreme drought where rivers are drying up.

“It’s important that we do have it if we need to cut back water very quickly,” said Price.

Price noticed that intergovernmental review included some suggestions for consideration such as the concept of allowing vegetable gar-

den watering by permit, higher fines for offending the Stage 4 restrictions.

Although it’s essential to move forward now, and have a bylaw in place, Price wanted to make certain the board will have an opportunity to consider these items in the future.

She put a motion to allow staff to evaluate these issues and present them to the water committee.

Erik Eriksson thinks the board is simply overreacting and is going overboard with this.

“If it comes to the point when we are going to let some plants and trees die we’re not at Stage 4.

We’re at Stage 10,” said Eriksson.

“We are going to go through a lot more before that happens.”

Eriksson also indicated that the CVRD’s Stage 3 is other municipalities’ Stage 4.

“Our Stage 3 is pretty intense as it is,” he said.

“I would suggest that this be Stage 6 and Stage 4 be something like a huge public relations campaign asking people for other ways to conserve their water.”

Strathcona Sunrise Rotarians serving pancakes to hungry customers during the 2014 Nautical Days

Start your day of fun with hearty pancakes The Rotary pancake breakfast is a Nautical Days tradition familiar to many Comox Valley residents. Once again members of the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise will be flipping and serving pancakes at this popular event. It will take place on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 from 8am-11am at the gazebo on the south end of Marina Park in Comox.

This is a great way to start your Nautical Days celebrations while contributing to the local and inter-

national projects of Rotary. The cost is only $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss out.

The Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise has been very active is supporting both Comox Valley and international initiatives for the past 28 years. A few of the club’s local projects include renovations at Camp Gilwell Scout Camp, playgrounds installation, construction of public trails as well as support for Comox Valley Child Development Associa-

tion, Y.A.N.A., Comox Valley Hospice Society and L’Arch Society.

Our international projects include funding for prosthetics and mobility aids in India, promoting sustainable farming methods in Assam, India, and the construction of school toilet facilities and teachers’ accommodation in Mexico.

For more information about the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise and Rotary International, please go to our website www.rotarystrathconasunrise.org.

Vancouver Island Insurance Centres (VIIC) Donates $10,000 To Support Wheels For Wellness

Vancouver Island Insurance Centres (VIIC) donates $10,000 to support Wheels for Wellness in the purchase of a new van.

VIIC is proud to be ĂŶ ĂĐƟ ǀĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ƐƉŽŶƐŽƌ ĂŶĚ ƋƵŝĞƚůLJ donated over $130,000 ƚŽ ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐ ŶŽŶͲƉƌŽĮ ƚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟ ŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ events in 2014. In ϮϬϭϱ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂī ŽĨ s// voted to support Wheels for Wellness ĂƐ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƉƌŝŵĂƌLJ charitable cause and with the assistance of their insurer partner, Gore Mutual, was

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Wheels for Wellness has transported over 100,000 ƉĂƟ ĞŶƚƐ ŝŶ ŶĞĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƟ ŶƵĞƐ ƚŽ ŐƌŽǁ ĞĂĐŚ LJĞĂƌ͘ VIIC is an independent ŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ ďƌŽŬĞƌĂŐĞ Žī ĞƌŝŶŐ Ă ĨƵůů ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ products with specialists ŝŶ ĞĂĐŚ ůŽĐĂƟ ŽŶ ĂďůĞ ƚŽ ĂƐƐŝƐƚ ĐůŝĞŶƚƐ ŝŶ Į ŶĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ ƐŽůƵƟ ŽŶƐ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ to their needs. &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟ ŽŶ please contact Melanie Davies at mdavies@viic.ca or (250) 338-3355 ext 206

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GOLF NEWS GLACIER GREENS LADIES JULY 28TH Regular golf with the regular crowd had Tobi Norris carding an excellent 78 for 1st low gross.

1st low net Sylvia Nekolaichuk emerged the winner with 71.

2nd low gross Gene Renaud captured a respectable 88.

2nd low net on a countback was Lori Cameron with 73, steadily juggling interesting numbers with Rikki Farrell for the tie.

3rd low gross Marg Rushton entered the winners circle with 91.

A tie with low putts of 28 were shared with Rikki Farrell and Tobi Norris.

KP #4 Sylvia Nekolaichuk, #15 Bernice Henderson.

Longest putt sunk on #18 Lori Cameron.

A qualifying round for the 4 ball to be held August 10th at Morningstar had Glenda Kinney and Rikki Farrell being the top winners to represent Glacier Greens.

- Submitted by Lori Cameron

GLACIER GREENS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

On the 18 and 19 of July, Glacier Greens golf course held its annual Club Championship Golf Tournament with a total of 86 participants.

With a little wind and sunny skies, the participants couldn’t use the weather as an excuse for bad shots.

The tournament was divided into 4 categories, Ladies, Open(54 and under), Seniors(55to 69) and Super Seniors(70 and over) which resulted with the following winners: Men’s Overall Gross, Ken Osborne shooting 139, Men’s Overall Net, Jim Larocque with a net score of 140, Ladies Overall Gross, Tobi Norris shooting 154, Ladies Overall Net, Rosslyn O’Rourke with a net score of 137. Seniors 1st Gross Ron Morrison with a gross score of 160, 1st net Pat Renaud with a score of 132 on the count back, Super Seniors 1st Gross was Doug McArthur with a score of 147, 1st Net was Burt Graham with a score of 123. Thank you, to all participants and Volunteers for a great weekend and good golf. See you next year.

THURSDAY NIGHT LADIES AT SUNNYDALE Sunnydale Thursday Night Ladies July 23rd had a good turnout. Welcome

to the new ladies, Sherry, Joan and Karen. We played the back nine and the winners were Pearl Madden was closest to the pin on #10. Elaine Starchuck was in the water on #11. Deb McMahon had the longest putt on #12. Peggy Cummings was closest to the tree on #13. Colleen Robson had the longest drive on #16. Corinne Innes was closest to the pin 2nd shot #17. Cheryl Sellers had 14 for the lowest putts and June Fuller was the most honest golfer.

Weekly prize winners were: Boston Pizza - Louise Bustard Fluids Bar & Grill - Pearl Madden Great Canadian Oil Change/Car Wash - Cheryl Sellers Independent Grocer Corinne Innes Investors Group Janet Gee/Locals Restaurant Monique Walker Investors Group Keith Gibson - Peggy Cummins Jo Klassen’s Grill - Peggy Ferguson & Barb Dixon Michaels Off Main -Ardene Larison Panago Pizza - Mary Holden, Sylvia Stephens & Judy Mann Plates Eatery - June Fuller Pro Shop - Kathy Meunier Royston Coffee - May-

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88 OUT SATURDAY AT GLACIER GREENS On Saturday July 25th the skies look threatening however the rain did not happen as eighty-eight played our regular Saturday Men’s Morning event.

A very solid performance

by Ken Osborne with a two under par (69).

“A” flight Gross: Ken Osborne (69), Randy Robinson (72) and Terran Berger (74). Net: Larry Lott (65), Bernie Johnston (66) and Karl Cameron (67) cb.

Snips went to Ken Osborne # 2 (eagle), Barry Norris # 9 and to Dave Wacowich # 11.

“B” flight Gross: Jim Larocque (75), Adrian Haut (78) and Bud Bryan (82).

Net: Wally Berger (64), Don Cruickshank (65) and Joe Dunham (69). Snips: Jim Larocque on holes #1, # 2 and # 10, Adrian Haut # 3, Gary MacGregor # 4, Bud Bryan # 6, Nick Myki-

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SUNNYDALE LADIES CLUB JULY 28 Good scores seem to be the norm for a lot more of our members now that we are full swing into the summer golf season. Lynda Lee Root was the Low Gross winner on Tuesday, July 28 scoring 89. Laurie Appleyard had a good game coming in 2nd with a 91.

There was a three way tie for third at 92 between Joan Rallison, Teri Sleigh and Carolyn Walker. Rounding out the low gross winners was Pat Peden with 93.

On the net side, Cheryl Bickle was the winner with 70. Linda Broadbent was

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right behind with 71, while Chris Annand and Nancy Dyke were tied for 3rd with 72. Barb Dixson was 4th Low Net with 73. Jenny Lavery and Laurie Appleyard shared the low putt award with 27 putts while our guest player, Kathy Binns, was the winner of the Longest Putt #9.

KP’s were won by Cheryl Bickle on #10 (sponsored

by Rob Speer Pro Shop), Kathie Reid on #15, and Magge Miller on #5 for 25+ Hcp on the 2nd shot.

Finally, we would like to remind everyone of the upcoming annual Royal LePage Ladies Tillicum at Sunnydale Golf Course which will be held this year on Saturday August 8th. This tournament is a 2 ball best ball event.

There will be an Individual Skills challenge followed

by Wine and Cheese on the Friday night. Entry forms can be obtained from the Pro shop at Sunnydale. For further information, please call: Rona Lawson 250-3395391 or Betty Lund 250338-0937.

CROWN ISLE FAVE PASSES HIS P.A.T. Dan Yoon, who everyone loves at the Crown Isle proshop, just passed his PAT - Playing Ability Test - to get into the PGA program and to be able to become a teaching professional. Well done, Dan!

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tiuk # 11, Don Cruickshank # 12, Glen Meeres # 15 and Rob Egan # 18.

“C” flight Gross: Ted Sauve (82), Norm Fellbaum (85) cb and Henry Bonde (86). Net: Gary Wood (65), Jim Clark (66) and Hank Fortin (68). Snips: Dave Buckley-Jones # 2 and Dave Chartrand # 11 & # 15.

There will be no Saturday Men’s August 1st as the course will be used by the participants in the C.V.M.O. (Comox Valley Men’s Open) Our next play will be Saturday August 8th with tee times and a 9: am Reverse Shotgun.

- Len Doyle, Saturday Men’s Coordinator

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GOLF NEWS AYLEY GETS HER FIRST HOLE IN ONE! On another gorgeous Tuesday morning, the Crown Isle ladies played a PIN Day. Much to the glee of all the ladies, Carol Ayley got a hole in one on #16. Drinks were on Carol after the round of golf-fortunately she had paid into the hole in one insurance!

AND THE WINNERS ARE: 1st low net: Barb Parker shot a net 61 on her 59th wedding anniversary! She is such an amazing golfer!

2nd low net: Helen Dahl, who broke 100! 3rd low net: Donna Cunliffe 1st low gross: Katy Macaulay, 2nd low gross: May Mitchell and Marilyn McCusker 3rd low gross: Judy Pouliot, Matilde Schneider and Maggie McLean 1st low putts: Sandra Morton, 2nd low putts: Judy and Donna 3rd low putts: Donna Wilson, Barbara Parker, Carol Ayley and Sandy Linhart KPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-Judy Pouliot and Maggie McLean Lots of hands in the birdie pot: May, Katy, Marilyn, Carol, Maggie, Sandy and Barb.

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Crown Isleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abi Rigsby shot a remarkable 77 in these conditions to earn low gross.

Crown Isleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Matt Irvine tied for low gross at 77 but lost in a playoff. Na-

naimoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shirin Anjarwara was represnting BC at the Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Junior America Cup being held in Wyoming concurrently. These juniors hope one day to represent Canada internationally. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s think Olympics!!! Many thanks to Bill Kelly, Slegg Lumber and Glacier Greens for their unconditional support of our junior golfers.

Crown Isle played Comox in the 4th round of North Island Interclub Match Play Many thanks to Mathilde, May, Barb, Linda, Rosemary and Helen for representing Crown Isle and to Sandy Linhart for organizing.

About 16 Crown Isle ladies invaded Storey Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crystal Tournament for the weekend. Another party? Not Crown Isle ladies?

Of course Crown Isle ladies!!! Congrats to Carol Ayley (heard that name before!) for best low gross and Anne Sands for best low net among the CI ladies.

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COMOX MENS WEDNESDAY NIGHT Results from the front 9 on Wednesday evening July 22nd.

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Deuces for Dan Bailey X2, Pat Riva and Mike Holland.

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ROBERTSON, Patricia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pattiâ&#x20AC;?

Wenda Ivy Woodruff

March 31, 1939 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; July 20, 2015

We are sad to announce the passing of Patricia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pattiâ&#x20AC;? Patterson on July 20, 2015 in Courtenay, B.C. Patti was predeceased by her husband Don Robertson, mother Yvonne Irish, father Bob Irish and her sister Juanita Niklas. She is survived by her daughters Cheryl Czorny (Randy) and Donalyn Robertson; grandchildren, Alek Marcoux (22), Taylore Czorny (15) and Jessa Czorny (14); sister Ruth Perron and extended family.

In Pattiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leisure time she belonged to the Evergreen Seniors Centre Table Tennis Group, and enjoyed walking. She had an incredible sense of humour, loved cards, recreation and loved all creatures. She was everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caregiver, and was always behind the scenes making sure folks were taken care of.

Please make a donation in her memory to the BCSPCA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Comox Valley & District, 1668 Ryan Rd., Comox, BC V9M 7Z8.

A Celebration of Pattiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held at the Evergreen Seniors Centre on Sunday, July 26, 2015.

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Born July 14, 1935 in Ladysmith and passed away at age 79 in Nanaimo. She was predeceased by her three siblings George, Mavis, Francis and her parents.

She will be greatly missed by her surviving family members, husband Albert, sons Robert, Bruce (Judy), Murray (Lori), Greg (Julie) and Jeffrey. Also 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren will be missing her.

The family would like to thank Kiwanis Village, Nanaimo Senior Centre and Dr. Richard Cone for all of their care.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Kiwanis Seniors Village on Saturday, Aug. 8/15 between 1pm and 3pm.

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Loved and remembered always Your wife, Anja Children - Jari, Harri, Elaine, Kari and families.

John Mielty NOV 22, 1936 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; JULY 25, 2013.

In Loving Memory Cec Vivian

NOVEMBER 8, 1916 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AUGUST 4, 2004 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eleven years since you left us but, today recalls the memory of a loved one gone to rest.

Those who think of him today are those who loved him best.

1928-2015

Our hearts are broken as we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Jeannette.

She was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, the second youngest of nine children, to Marie Louise and Alphonse Marcoux. Soon after moving to Vancouver she met and married the love of her life, Gilbert. They lived in Prince Rupert, Vancouver and the Comox Valley, and raised five children.

Jeannette was a very caring person who loved life and impressed everyone with her kindness and compassion. She was an avid gardener, had a beautiful singing voice and had a great joie de vivre. She and Gil spent many happy hours on their various boats, exploring much of the B.C. coast. They were lucky enough to live many years right on the seashore in Comox and on Denman Island.

Jeannette was happiest when she was surrounded by her family and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents and siblings, as well as her daughter Julie and Gil, her husband of more than fifty years. She is survived by her daughter Patricia, and sons Ron, Robert and Dean. She had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. As well, she is also survived by her good friend, Linda Ball.

By Jeannetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, private family arrangements.

Remember When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile Forget if you can that I ever frowned and remember only my smile.

Forget unkind words I have spoken Remember some good I have done.

Forget that I ever had heartache and remember Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had lots of fun.

Forget that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way Remember Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve fought some hard battles and won ere the close of the day.

Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day.

But in summer just gather some flowers and remember the place where I lay.

And come in the shade of the evening When the sun paints the sky in the West and stand for a few moments beside me.

His memory is as dear today as in the hour he passed away.

Always loved and never forgotten, Susie & Family

BECKER, Kirby Bruce OCTOBER 5, 1934 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JULY 22ND 2015

The Bridge Medical Clinic welcomes Dr. Gabriela Gorea to our staff.

Her practice commences August 4, 2015, and she is now accepting new Family Practice patients!

Dr. Clayton Ham will continue to provide exceptional service to our community. He is also expanding his services to provide more booked appointment times.

For more details, including Dr. Goreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bio and Doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Schedules, Please visit our website www.thebridgeclinic.ca, Or call 778-420-0200 to book an appointment.

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Kirby was a character and a man of many careers over the years, from RCMP to the proud proprietor of Kirbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kennels. Always tinkering away in one of his many sheds or working on a project in the yard. In recent years, with the help of his trusty riding lawnmower & customized trailer, he maintained his mobility and transitioned into a more supervisory & toolbearing role around the property. Of the many things that spring to mind about dad, these stand out: John Wayne, Johnny Cash, and John Deere. His gruff voice and cheeky sense of humour are dearly missed.

Kirby is survived by his wife Violet of Royston BC, children Judson of Royston BC and Dawn of Amsterdam North Holland, his siblings William and Merna of Calgary Alberta, daughter-in-law Natasha and three grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 1st at 11:00 am at Cumberland Recreation Institute, 2665 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland.

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Born July 27, 1925, it was just 3 days short of her 90th birthday when Dr. Tess Trueman - FRCSC passed away peacefully at the Comox Valley Seniors Village, in Courtenay, B.C. Tessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life was guided by her sense of duty, her curiosity, loyalty and dedicaĆ&#x;on to all her endeaÇ&#x20AC;ours.

Born in Red Deer, Alberta, the youngest of 5 children, Tess joined the Canadian Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army Corps aĹ&#x152;er her high school graduaĆ&#x;on.

At the end of WW II, she was discharged from the CWAC with the rank of Captain and enrolled in the hniÇ&#x20AC;ersity of Alberta in dmonton. In 1953 she graduated with her M.D. SeÇ&#x20AC;eral years later, aĹ&#x152;er post-graduaĆ&#x;on studies and residencies in dmonton, Toronto and Montreal, she was a Ć&#x2039;ualiÄŽed obstetrician and gynecologist. Tess was one of the ÄŽrst female KBÍŹ GYN specialists in Southern Alberta. She had a priÇ&#x20AC;ate pracĆ&#x;ce, taught at the medical school in Calgary, and treated paĆ&#x;ents at Foothills ,ospital.

Aneta was very proud that her pioneer parents Otelia and Vigo Lindberg were homesteaders from Denmark. As a child of the depression and the 2nd of 4 daughters, Aneta knew that homemade fun was best and simple things were to be appreciated.

She had many stories about growing up on the prairies around the Viking/Jarrow area of Alberta.

Week long blizzards, riding her saddle pony, walking with her sisters across the ÄŽelds to their one room schoolhouse, Christmas concerts and dances with cousins and neighbours in the farm house kitchen were favourite memories. She was always devoted to both her parents and 2 younger sisters and loved singing with them as they did the supper dishes.

Aneta was working as a teacher when she met Wershing SuĆŠer, 2nd of 4 sons, from Loughheed, Alberta. He was farming with his parents and brothers aĹ&#x152;er his sĆ&#x;nt in the Air &orce. dhe couple soon eloped to Camrose in the spring of 1947 and returned to build a small coĆŠage, up in the low hills, down a narrow dirt trail. Hand painted buĆŠerĹ&#x2021;ies on the kitchen walls, the occasional badger in the cellar, and a balky milk cow in the lean-to barn had them all set to start a family. In 5 years they had 3 daughters, Dianne (Russ), Bonnie (Juan) and Susan (Keith).

In 1953 the family followed Anetaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents to the Portland, Oregon area. Pershing bought a garage/ gas staĆ&#x;on and worked on anything with a motor.

Aneta always thought Oregon was the most beauĆ&#x;ful, progressive place on earth. dhe family returned to Alberta to help work the SuĆŠer farm in 19ϲ2. Aneta enĹŠoyed aĆŠending the Lutheran church, going to community dances and being a farm wife. She grew a large garden, canned anything not nailed down, delivered huge lunches down to the ÄŽelds, drove trucks and tractors and took care of an assortment of livestock.

Aneta and Persh reĆ&#x;red from their farm in 197Ď´, and happily moved to Peachland, B.C. dhey built a beauĆ&#x;ful house overlooking the lake up in the pinehills.

In 19Ď´2 they moved to Bowser to be closer to the kids. dhey bought an acreage and Aneta was happy to have long summer visits with their grandchildren dodd, Kwel, Dandy, ach and Arabella. dhey became Phoenix Snowbirds. Aneta bought a large kiln and conĆ&#x;nued with her art proĹŠects.

Pershâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s declining health necessitated a move to the Comox Valley. Aneta volunteered in the hospital auxiliary, began community guitar lessons at the &ilberg Centre and enĹŠoyed numerous trips to her sister Stellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family in Portland, and her sister Ellenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family in Alberta.

MARK ANTHONY MCLEAN August 24, 1960 August 3, 2008 Forever in my heart & thoughts, your Deb

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Anetaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband passed away on November 10, 2003 and by the spring she had contracted to have the enĆ&#x;re house interior painted in pinks and melon shades and covered every window in lace curtains. She organized family reunions, chili cookoÄŤs and conĆ&#x;nued baking her wonderful cookies earning her the family nick name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandma Cookie.â&#x20AC;?

About this Ć&#x;me, mom thought it would be fun to start a kitchen band. â&#x20AC;&#x153;dhe Country Girls and Guysâ&#x20AC;? was a great success. Aneta was never happier, hosĆ&#x;ng rehearsals, making song books, handling â&#x20AC;&#x153;gigsâ&#x20AC;? at local care faciliĆ&#x;es. A special thank you from our family goes to Ron Burr of Comox, who acted as Anetaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handyman/gardener. Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kindness, interest and humour aided mom in staying in her house longer as it slowly became more and more apparent that she was beginning to suÄŤer from Alzheimers.

Aneta was very reluctant to leave her house and move to Casa Loma. However once she was seĆŠled in, she enjoyed the good company and meals and her cozy apartment. She played non-stop games of crib with her best friend Andre and got lots of kind direcĆ&#x;on form Cindy and enjoyed acĆ&#x;viĆ&#x;es with Judy.

Anetaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ÄŽnal home was as special care unit at Glacier View. dhe very kind experienced aides made her short stay there as pleasant as possible. dhe family would parĆ&#x;cularly like to thank Anetaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary nurse Shannon for her loving care and Erika Daynard, Anetaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nurse pracĆ&#x;Ć&#x;oner. dhere will be a gathering of friends and family in the fall.

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Dr. TESS TRUEMAN -FRCSC By the mid-1970s, it was Ć&#x;me for Tess to slow down a liĆŠle, and she semi-reĆ&#x;red to the Comox Valley. She liÇ&#x20AC;ed on Denman Island, and was instrumental in creaĆ&#x;ng the Seniors Centre on Denman Island which is named aĹ&#x152;er her. In her semi-reĆ&#x;rement, Tess became a land deÇ&#x20AC;eloper on Denman Island, and seÇ&#x20AC;eral of her Alberta colleagues acĆ&#x2039;uired Ç&#x20AC;acaĆ&#x;on homesites from Tess.

Tess thought that the drier climate of the B.C. Interior would be more conduciÇ&#x20AC;e to pursuing her loÇ&#x20AC;e of golf and tennis, but a few years of Shuswap Lake winters were enough, and Tess returned to the Comox Valley.

Tess leaÇ&#x20AC;es behind her companion of 35 years, Ann Watson, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Tess and Ann traÇ&#x20AC;elled on Ç&#x20AC;acaĆ&#x;ons for many years Í´ to the MariĆ&#x;mes, Barbados, Texas, Arizona and anywhere else with clear skies, warm weather and tennis courts.

Tessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family and friends wish to express their thanks to Perlita Dacurin, and to all of Tessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; care staÄŤ while she was at home, to Dr. Janet Green for her compassionate care and to the sensiĆ&#x;Ç&#x20AC;e and caring staÄŤ at the Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village.

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BLACK CREEK: 1592 Constitution Rd., Sat., Aug. 1, 8-1pm Moving sale; too much to list!

COMOX: 408 Stewart St, (between Robb & Noel). Sat. Aug. 1st, 8am-noon. Flat screen TVs, hacker stuff, computers, ofďŹ ce, household, shop, crafts, small furniture, free stuff!

BLACK CREEK- 8689 Schjelderup Rd, Sat, Aug 1, 8am3pm. Moving Sale! House wares, Tools, clothes.

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50-year reunion to mark protests at CFB Comox Reaction to having U.S. nuclear warheads On June 6, 1965, ďŹ fty ban-thebomb activists attempted to enter the airbase at Comox, B.C., for the expressed purpose of dismantling the military apparatus and beginning a process of converting it to peaceful purposes.

When stopped, they sat down and â&#x20AC;&#x153;blocked the road to warâ&#x20AC;? for 24 hours.

The action was in response to Prime Minister Lester B. Pearsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to allow U.S. nuclear warheads on Canadian soil.

Outrage at this decision was fanned by the fact that Pearson had earlier stated that the Bomarc missile was not a defence in any sense and that Canada should remain a non-nuclear power.

Ironically, a few years previously, Pearson had been awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.

The bombs at Comox were mounted on Genie missiles carried

by CF101 ďŹ ghter jets.

Directly inspired by Gandhi, the U.S. civil rights movement, and peace actions around the world, the sit-down marked the ďŹ rst civil disobedience campaign for peace ever conducted in British Columbia, and only the second in Canada. (The ďŹ rst took place at La Macaza, Quebec the year before, in 1964).

The action foreshadowed the founding of Greenpeace six years later.

Twenty-eight years later, in 1993, it found continuity when Peter Light, the instigator and coordinator of the 1965 Comox campaign, conceived and organized a sit-down -- as part of a summer of civil disobedience sponsored by The Friends of Clayoquot Sound to save old growth forests from clear-cut logging -- that resulted in the largest mass arrest on a single day in Canadian history.

The sit-down in June 1965 was part of a summer-long series of actions called Comox Project â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;65.

It had been preceded by a rally in Victoria at Beacon Hill Park attended by 500 people and addressed by

Brock Chisholm, former head of the United Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Health Organization; a 110-mile peace walk to Courtenay, B.C; a rally in that town at the baseball ďŹ eld, also attended by 500 people and at which the mayor spoke; the ďŹ nal walk - a few miles -to Comox and the military base; and a 24-hour vigil at the main entrance to that air force establishment.

It was followed by three months of action and community work culminating in a sit-down on August 28 that blocked all fourteen entrances around the baseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six mile perimeter.

Demonstrators were dragged repeatedly off the road at some of the gates to allow for the passage of vehicles. Some were arrested; one had his nose broken. Yet all participants remained faithful to a nonviolent code of conduct.

To mark the 50th anniversary of this historical anti-nuclear campaign, a reunion and weekend of communal activities and discussions is being planned for August 28, 29 and 30, 2015, to be held in Roberts Creek, on the Sunshine Coast.

Organizers of the gathering have so far contacted twenty former participants, and are searching for more. It is believed that hundreds, overall, played some role in the activities that summer.

Anyone interested in attending this reunion should contact Peter Light at 604-886-8527, or write him at peter_light2001@yahoo.ca

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Run, and be part of B.C. history in Nautical Days 4-mile race On BC Day, as part of Comox Nautical Days celebrations, Comox Valley Road Runners will be holding a 4 Mile Road Race through the streets of Comox.

The race can claim the record of being the longest continuously held race in British Columbia and this year will be the 46th continuous year the race has been held.

The race starts at 9.00 am on Monday, August 3rd at Comox Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox. Registration is on the day at the Town Hall between 8.00 - 8.45 am, with a fee of $10 for all, making this race one of the best value for money races in Island racing.

Age category awards for all ages, as well as a prize for the first male & female runner, are included in the entry fee, together with tasty post-race refreshments and some exciting draw prizes.

The event is family orientated, with the majority of participants taking part to enjoy the fun aspect of the event. However, for those wishing to take the event seriously it is a fast course over an unusual distance (4 miles = approximately 6.5 kilometers).

The route for the race is along Beaufort Avenue, Comox Avenue, Balmoral Avenue, Torrence Road, Noel Avenue, Linshart

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S LARGEST LOCAL SHOPPING SPREE OF THE CENTURY! One very lucky person will be

REWARDED FOR SHOPPING LOCALLY and WIN a $2,015 shopping spree Join the fun at 46th annual 4-mile foot race in Comox Road, Anderton Road & finishes on Comox Avenue.

Please note for safety reasons strollers and pets are not permitted.

For those not wishing to race, you can take in the finish and then watch the parade as both occur on Comox Avenue. The remainder of the day is full of fun, family orientated activities.

Proceeds raised from the race are used by Comox Valley Road Runners (CVRR) to support many local charities, with numerous donations made

annually. CVRR also supplies over 50 volunteers to ensure the race is both safe & successful.

CVRR are grateful to their title sponsor, Jim Smiley of RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty and all other local businesses who support this event.

Join us in a fun race as part of a great holiday event and support your local community in the process.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact the race director Graham Garner at graham53@telus.net.

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The Comox Valley Baseball Association will be welcoming nine teams and their familes when it hosts the Provincial Bantam A Championships from July 31 to Aug. 3 at Bill Moore Park.

“It promises to be an exciting weekend of great baseball and friendly rivalry,” said organizer Hina Smith.

The association is inviting the community to attend all the games as well as the opening ceremonies on July 31 at 6 p.m.

Games will be starting at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. An additional evening game will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. The semifinals and finals will be held on Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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GOLF NEWS A HOLE IN ONE SCORED DURING THE HUSBAND AND WIFE TOURNAMENT Thirty couples competed in the Annual Mr. and Mrs. Golf Tournament on July 18th in amazing weather. To top it off, Al Dafoe scored a hole in one on #18. Along with his wife, our current club champion and current zone champion Jan, they scored net 67.6 in the Odds and Ends. There are 2 divisions, the Husband and Wife(members) and the Odds and Ends. It is a Net competition.

The winners for a second time were Pat and Nancy Riva with a Gross score of 75, net 63. Some very interesting shots were performed as can happen in an alternate shot (modified scotch ball) competition. Rick Curiston and Mary Buchanan grabbed second with 65.2. Ian and Sue Leakey- 69.6, Gord and Patti Harris-70, Stu and Lorelei Banford-71 and Wayne and Linda Callender finished with 74.8.

The most honest couple went to Suds and Bernice Sutherland at the ages of 90.

The Odds and Ends results had Jim and Sharon Prince with 63.4 in first place. Art Karpus and Nancy Newton66, Jim Eremko and Doris Ellis-66.2, Marty Petersen and Sandi Tufnail-67.2, Al and Jan Dafoe- 67.6 and Russ Rodriguez and Carmen

From left to right are Jesse Moussa, Pat Riva, Phyllis Taylor and Nancy Riva DeWinter with 68.8. The most honest couple were Gord Aikman and Colleen Howarth.

Closest to the holes were: Wayne Callender #5, #18 of course of Al Dafoe with his hole in one, Sandi Tufnail #9 and Gi Carlson on #14. Westview Ford sponsored the longest putt made by the team of Marty Petersen and Sandi Tufnail and for the closest to the bucket, which was won by Gerry Dempsey.

Thanks to Phyllis Taylor and Lorelei Banford for organizing the event; apparently the couple who wins must run it next year.

Thanks to Jesse from the Pro Shop for his help and to the Tee Box for the dinner. Accolades to John and his staff for the great course conditions that we have been able to play on everyday.

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MCQUINN CUP PLAY AT COMOX Edith Albrecht and Janice Nicklin won the coveted McQuinn Cup at Comox on Tuesday, July 21st The McQuinn Cup is a true alternate shot tournament made up of teams with a high handicap and low handicap player.

This year Edith and Janice shot a net 69 to beat their closest opponents, Linda Baker and Sharon

Edith Albrecht and Janice Nicklin won the McQuinn Cup Crowe, by 1/2 stroke- 69.5.

Four teams tied for 3rd with 75.

They were Pat Schmidt and Phyllis Taylor, Bernice Sutherland and Suzy Venuta, Louella Dooe and Sue Leakey and Linda Verdenhalven with her partner Doris Ellis.

Edith Albrecht won closest to the bucket sponsored by Keith Gibson, she also won longest putt on #8And #17.

Closest to the flag on #5 and #14 was sponsored by The Tee Box and won by Patti Harris.

On #7 and #16 was the closest in 3 shots and Amber Dufour won the Panago Pizza Gift Certificate.

Louella Dooe was closest in 2 shots on #9 and #18and won the prize donated by Looneyrama.

It was nice to see so many of our members out for this important event.

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Compass Adventure Gauntlet Saturday, August 1 - 6pm

Comox Nautical Days Festival’s ing event invites stand up paddle boarders to take on an ocean obstacle course. You just know this is going to be wild and wet.

The Comox Nautical Days Festival also showcases some of the Island’s most creative and gifted artisans. More then 100 craft booths provide festivalgoers with the opportunity to see and buy beautiful, one of a kind works.

From sparkling jewelry to impressive metal works, from weavers to painters, to woodworking - our arts and crafts fair is a very special part of what makes Comox Nautical Days Festival a wonderful experience.

There will be fire in the sky over the bay again this year with the Quality Foods Festival of Lights – Fireworks Extravaganza!

We’re excited to be partnering with the VI Society for Adaptive Snow Sports to host the Bistro Garden this year and wonderful place to meet friends and enjoy a frosty beverage on a hot August afternoon . And it wouldn’t be Comox Nautical Days without pancake breakfasts, addictive little donuts, or delicious deli and more.

It’s going to be a wonderful weekend – come and join the fun!

Barracuda Reunion Anela Kahiamoe Magician Jason Verners Genevieve and the Wild Sundays The Fabulous Mutts many, many more performers.

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The Annual Comox Nautical Days Festival returns with all the games, nautical competitions, outstanding entertainment and great food you’ve come to love and expect. Whether you’re cheering on the competitors or taking part in one of the many events, Comox Nautical Days Festival has something for everyone.

The line up of outstanding entertainment is growing. All time favourites Time Well Wasted return this year along with great rockers Reunion, adored Hawaiian singer, songwriter Anela Kahiamoe, magician Jason Verners, Victoria’s Wild Sundays and many, many more performers.

From rock and roll - to big bands, from balladeers to - from clowns, and magicians, to children’s performers and Parades - we’ve got it all at the 2015 festival.

Back by popular demand H.M.C.S. Quadra will be offering public tours of ORCA Class Training Vessels and 19 Wing, Squadron 442 will be doing a Open Water SAR Demonstration. All this plus the Ceremony of the Flags really puts the nautical in Nautical Days. This year we are introducing a new event – the Compass Adventures Gauntlet. This challeng-

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“ Check out the Filberg Festival July 31- Aug 3 and Nautical Days Aug 1-3 in Comox.

FESTIVAL EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS Comox Nautical Days Festival Pancake Breakfasts AUGUST 1 – 3 @ 8AM Get ‘em while they’re hot! Each morning of the festival we’re serving up fluffy, syrupy, buttery pancakes beginning at 8 am.

Compass Adventure Gauntlet SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 @ 6PM This is a head to head knockout challenge. Racers will have a running start down the boat ramp to there awaiting boards. They will then need to jump onto their board and paddle a 150m coarse that will have a gigantic turn buoy. Once completing the turn mark, 4 of the 6 team members will jump from their boards to the Gauntlet!

Leaving their paddles behind on the boards. These racers will then attempt to complete a 30ft runway ending in a huge inflatable splashdown slide. The Gauntlet will be extra slippery and there is no swimming allowed which means, if you fall off you must get back on where you came off. You must have all 4 team members finish the Gauntlet by hitting the water at the bottom of the slide. Meanwhile the remaining 2 team members on the boards must paddle the length of the Gauntlet to a designated buoy, grab onto this and wait for your team to arrive. Once all team members and paddles are accounted for you may then sprint to the finish, which will be on water.

Teams will only be scored if you finish with 6 people and 6 paddles! Winners move onto the next round in this tournament style event. For more information or to register go to: contact@ compassadventure.ca

Bullhead Derby SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 @ 8:30 AM For the young and the young at heart the Comox Nautical Days Bullhead Derby is fun for the whole family. Hundreds of participants’ fish for top honours in categories ranging from biggest fish to weirdest catch. Fishers supply their own fishing pole, barbless hooks and bait. Bullhead derby is sponsored by: Comox Valley Record, First Insurance, Canadian Tire and Gone Fishin’.

Public Tours of ORCA Class Canadian Navel Vessels SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Tours include a water taxi ride to HMCS Quadra on Goose Spit.

Register for your tour at the Comox Nautical Days Information Booth.

Tour departures from the main dock, Comox Bay Marina office.

Interdenominational Church Service SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 @ 10:30 AM The Comox Valley Ministerial leads the service.

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29th Annual Comox Nautical Days Car Show

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 - ALL DAY

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MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 10 – 3 PM

There’s plenty of fun in store with mascots, clowns, face painting fun and lots of games for the kids this year. Join the Comox Rec Centre crew for fun and games at 2pm at the Main Stage area.

Take your best shot and you could win at the first ever Comox Nautical Days Festival “Comox Harbour Hole in One” competition Sunday, August 2 at 6 pm.

Here’s how it works: The “T Box” will be located in the Comox Harbour parking lot with the “Floating Hole” approximately 100 yards away. You step up and give it your best shot - if you get a “Hole In One” - you win! If you don’t, well let’s just say “Arrrrgh shucks”. Donations of $1 per ball are being accepted and will be donated to a local charity. Register for the event Saturday and Sunday until 5 p.m. at the Comox Harbour Authority. Space is limited. You must be 12 years of age or older to participate, minors must have a parent or guardian signed permission.

The current categories we use are, Stock up to 1948, Stock from 1949 to 1959, and stock from 1960 to 1988. In the Street Rod class we have up to 1949 and 1950 to 1988. We also have a class for the Foreign Original vehicles. The voting is done by “People’s Choice” balloting. Everyone can have a ballot. They can vote for one car in each category or, if they want to, only vote for their favourite in its category. The show has always been popular and is well attended from its opening at 10:00 to its 3:00 wrap up.

Comox Nautical Days Pet Parade SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 @ 10 AM Whether they’re fluffy, or curly - with two legs or four or none all the pets are welcome to take part in the annual Comox Nautical Days Pet Parade. Costumes on the pets and the owners are encouraged but not necessary. Comox Nautical Days Pet Parade is sponsored by: Woofy’s Pet Foods.

3rd Annual Simon’s Cycles and Salish Sea Foods Fish Toss SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 @ 4 PM One team member (2 per team) will toss a fish to the other team member over increasing distances. If you drop it - you’re out... if you don’t drop it you move on to the next round. Limit of 20 - 2 person teams for this event. You must be 10 years of age or older.

Parental waiver required for anyone under the age of 19. Register on site at the Comox Nautical Days Information booth in Marina Park, Saturday, August 1st no later then 3:30 pm. proudly sponsored by Simon’s Cycle and Salish Sea Foods.

Royal Canadian Air Force Search & Rescue Demonstration SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 4:30 PM– 5:30 PM 442 Search and Rescue Squadron 19 Wing Comox, Comox Harbour

Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 10 AM – 4 PM This great event draws teams from all over Vancouver Island.

Paddling traditional long boats teams of racers compete head to head throughout the day. Catch all the action from the public wharf and cheer for your favourite team. The Comox Recreation Centre sponsors Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races

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Central Builders Home Hardware Annual Build Bail and Sail MONDAY, AUGUST 3 – BUILDING BEGINS @ 9 AM – RACES @ 1PM It’s wild and wet and you never know whether these “ships” will sink or sail. Each team has 3 ½ hours to hand build a “boat” that will stay afloat long enough to navigate the watercourse. Some do and some don’t. It’s great fun and lots of laughs for participants and the thousands of fans that come to watch each year. Build Bail and Sail is sponsored by: Central Builders and Home Hardware.

Comox Nautical Days Arts & Crafts Fair

Ceremony of the Flags MONDAY, AUGUST 3 – 8 PM H.M.C.S. Quadra staff and cadets perform the Sunset Ceremony of the Flags. The Canadian Naval Sunset Ceremony is a composite of customs whose history and traditions began in the 1600s. The parade begins with the fanfare and march, and is followed by the Commander’s inspection of the ship’s division.

Comox Nautical Days Festival Parade MONDAY, AUGUST 3 – 10:30 AM Everyone loves a parade - especially this one! Winding its way down Comox Avenue, the parade is full of floats, classic cars, mascots and more.

BC Day Ceremony MONDAY, AUGUST 3 @ 12 NOON

AUGUST 1 – 3 – 10 AM – 6 PM

Comox Mayor, Paul Ives hosts the official BC Day Ceremony on the main stage following the Comox Nautical Days parade.

With more then 100 Arts and Crafts booths at this year’s Festival patrons will find a wonderful array of unique offerings. Enjoy the Comox Nautical Days Arts & Crafts Fair through out the weekend from 10 am to 6 pm daily.

Quality Foods FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Fireworks Extravaganza

46th Annual Comox Valley Nautical Days Footrace

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 @ 10:30 PM

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 @ 9 AM

There will be fire in the sky again this year during the dazzling annual fireworks display on Monday, August 3th at 10:30 pm approximately.

Come & join in the longest continuously held footrace in British Columbia! Comox Valley Road Runners will once again hold the Comox Nautical Days Festival 4 Mile Road Race on the streets of Comox on Monday August 3rd, 2015, starting at 9 a.m.

Registration will be available on-the-day between 8.00 am & 8.45 am in front of the Town Hall on Beaufort Avenue, Comox. The entry fee is $10 for everyone.

An exclusive show featuring Vancouver Island & Outer Islands Painters and Sculptors all in one spectacular outdoor location.

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2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, AUG 1

Information Booth Hosted by Comox By the Sea Business in Action - 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 pm 8:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00 AM Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Pancake Breakfast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with Captain Cracker Musical entertainment

by Anela Kahiamoa. Comox Nautical Days Family Food Court. Marina Park 8:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM Comox Nautical Days Family Food Court Marina Park Gazebo 8:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30 AM Annual Bullhead Derby Sponsored

by First Insurance, Canadian Tire, the Comox Valley Record and Gone Fishinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Marina Park & Wharf 9:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 PM Public Tours of Royal Canadian Navy ORCA Class Training Vessels Tours running throughout the day; includes a water taxi ride to HMCS Quadra on Goose Spit. Register for your tour at the Comox Nautical Days Information Booth. Tours depart from the main dock, Comox Valley Marina office. Comox Valley Marina 10:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM Comox Nautical Days Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stuff Everything for the Kids: Clowns, Pet Parade, Mascots, Captain Cracker, Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rides, Bullhead Derby, 2nd Annual Fish Toss, games, crafts, and more.

Sponsored by The Eagle 97.3 and Woofyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pet Foods.

Marina Park 10:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM Music on the Move Buskers perform throughout the day at various locations in Marina Park and downtown Comox.

10:00 AM Captain Crackerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pet Parade Sponsored by The Eagle 97.3 and Woofyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pet Foods.

Marina Park 11:00 AM Carlos & Carlita Kids music with sing-a-alongs, puppet skits, dancing, magic, general clown bafoonery! Main Stage

11:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM VI Brewery Bistro Garden Hosted by VI Society for Adaptive Snow Sports the Bistro Garden in a great place to catch up with friends and share some stories. Must be 19+ to attend.

Sponsor: VI Brewery 12:00 PM Bullhead Derby Prize Presentation Sponsored by First Insurance, Canadian Tire, the Comox Valley Record and Gone Fishinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Main Stage 12:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:15 PM Jason Verners - Magician Jason has performed shows in Las Vegas, Toronto and Orlando, and has a 3rd place standing in the International Youth Magic Championships. Main Stage 1:15 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM Valley Idol Performance Main Stage 1:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM Laurie Tinkler Dancers Dancers from the Laurie Tinkler School of Dancer perform Highland, Jazz, Ballet Tap, and Hip Hop. Main Stage 2:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 PM Comox Recreation Centre Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games & Races Main Stage area 3:45 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 PM Valley Idol Performance Main Stage 4:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cycles & Salish Sea Foods 3rd Annual Fish Toss Presented by Simon Cycles & Salish Sea Foods. Prize Presentations to follow. Main Stage area 5:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM The Jilli Martini Band Jilli Martini Band is a very popular Comox Valley dance band. A fun, high energy show featuring dance songs from 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s through today 6:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 PM Compass Adventure Gauntlet Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a first for Comox Nautical Days and a big challenge for the participants. This stand up paddleboard competition involves both floating and dry land obstacles. Come for the fun and cheers on the Stand Up Paddleboard gladiators. Comox Marina boat launch

7:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM Captain Crackerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Dance with Reunion Ageless and energized, Campbell Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original Rock and Roll band has been rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vancouver Island for over 40-years, and have performed their rich blend of rock, pop and rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n roll with such international artists as K.D. Lang, Trooper, Prism, The Guess Who, Doug and the Slugs, Downchild Blues Band and The Powder Blues. Main Stage

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by Anela Kahiamoa. Comox Nautical Days Family Food Court, Marina Park 8:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM Comox Nautical Days Family Food Court Marina Park Gazebo 9:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 PM Public Tours of Royal Canadian Navy ORCA Class Training Vessels Tours running throughout the day; includes a water taxi ride to HMCS Quadra on Goose Spit. Register for your tour at the Comox Nautical Days Information Booth. Tours depart from the main dock, Comox Valley Marina office. Comox Valley Marina 10:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 PM Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Races Sponsored by the Comox Recreation Centre. Viewing from the breakwater & jetty - Comox Harbour 10:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM Music on the Move Buskers perform throughout the day at various locations in Marina Park and Downtown Comox.

10:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 PM Interdenominational Church Service Comox Valley Ministerial â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Music, prayer and celebration. Main Stage 11:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM VI Brewery Bistro Garden Hosted by VI Society for Adaptive Snow Sports the Bistro Garden in a great place to catch up with friends and share some stories. Must be 19+. Sponsor: VI Brewery

12:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM Genevieve & the Wild Sundays Soaring harmonies, catchy original songs, strong folk-roots-Americana music: The music is rooted in folk and old-time country, incorporating bluegrass rhythms, traditional folk, Americana and pop. Main Stage 1:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM Valley Idol Performance Main Stage 2:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM Hawaiian Gospel with Anela Kahiamoe Capture the magic of the Islands of Hawaii while you listen to Anela and his inspirational music! Main Stage 3:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:15 PM Valley Idol Performance Main Stage 3:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:45 PM The Impalas With a repertoire that crosses 4 decades of the great hits, The Impalas will have dancing and singinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; along to these timeless tunes!

Main Stage 4:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30 PM Royal Canadian Air Force Search & Rescue Demonstration 442 Search and Rescue Squadron 19 Wing Comox. Comox Harbour 5:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30 PM Centrepiece - Jazz Centrepiece â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jazz is a new Comox Valley jazz ensemble performing swing, Latin, and modern fusion. Featuring Vocalist Charity Monroe, Dave Stevenson and Bela Vernon.

Main Stage 6:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 PM Comox Harbour Authority â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hole in One Competition Take your best shot and you could win at the first ever Comox Nautical Days Festival â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comox Harbour Authority Hole in Oneâ&#x20AC;? competition.

7:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM Captain Crackerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Dance with The Fabulous Mutts The Fabulous Mutts are a 5-piece rock, rock & roll, rhythm & blues band featuring the best players around and vocals youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to hear to believe!

With two exceptional lead singers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jim Papp and Juno Award winner Sue Medley, the Fabulous Mutts cover a lot of musical ground! Mutts are a perfect blend of dance and party! Main Stage

MONDAY, AUG 3

Information Booth Hosted by the Comox Valley Community Foundation 8:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00 AM Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast Musical entertainment by Anela Kahiamoa. Comox Nautical Days Family Food Court, Marina Park 8:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 PM Comox Nautical Days Family Food Court Marina Park Gazebo 9:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 PM Central Builders Home Hardwareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Build, Bail & Sail Race begins at 1:00. Marina Park parking lot and boat ramp 9:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 AM 46th Annual Comox Nautical Days Foot Race Registration at 8:00 AM. Comox Town Hall 10:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM Comox Nautical Days Vintage Car Show The 29th annual Comox Nautical Days Vintage Car Show is organized by the Valley Vintage Car Club. Registration begins at 8 AM and participants are encouraged to arrive early.

Marina Park, East Parking Lot 10:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM Music on the Move Buskers perform throughout the day at various locations in Marina Park and Downtown Comox.

10:30 AM Comox Nautical Days Festival Parade The parade winds its way down Comox Avenue, from Rodello to Stewart Avenue. Downtown Comox 11:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 PM VI Brewery Bistro Garden Hosted by VI Society for Adaptive Snow Sports the Bistro Garden in a great place to catch up with friends and share some stories. Must be 19+. Sponsor: VI Brewery 12:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30 PM BC Day Official Ceremony Including: Official greetings from Comox Mayor Paul Ives, governmental and military dignitaries, and a traditional welcome by the Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;omoks First Nation & Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;umugwe Dancers. Main Stage 1:00 PM Annual Build, Bail & Sail competition Sponsored by: Central Builders Home Hardware. Marina Park Boat Ramp

1:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:45 PM Blues Report Blues Report brings classic, modern and interpretive blues to the Comox Nautical Days stage, featuring Jim Papp on bass and lead vocal, Michael Johnson on guitar and vocals, and Oscar Robles Diaz from Mexico City is a versatile instrumentalist and vocalist. Robb Flannery is a long time Valley Drummer. Playing with a number of bands including the prestigious Pink Floyd Tribute. Main Stage 1:45 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM Valley Idol Performance Main Stage 2:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:45 PM Zumba With Gloria Zumba guru Gloria Grieve leads us through the most fun youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have working out and getting fit.Main Stage 2:45 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM Comox Nautical Days Vintage Car Show: Trophy Presentations Main Stage 3:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 PM Backstage Whiskey Setting the standard for â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Countryâ&#x20AC;? sound, Backstage Whiskey brings the latest and greatest country radio hits, featuring Hope King on lead vocals.

Main Stage 5:00 PM Preparing the Park for the Evening Entertainment Marina Park 8:00 PM YANA Silver Collection Marina Park 8:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM Ceremony of the Flags HMCS Quadra Cadets, Officers and Staff. Marina Park Main Stage Area 9:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:15 PM Barracuda â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Essential Tribute to Heart A truly amazing tribute to rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n rollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first powerhouse sister combo, Barracuda perform the music of Heart with style, presence and a true passion for the songs that have become beloved classics to fans worldwide. Endorsed

by Heart founding member / guitarist â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roger Fisherâ&#x20AC;?.

Barracuda is a stunningly accurate tribute representation of Heart. Main Stage 10:30 PM Quality Foods Festival of Lights Fireworks Extravaganza Simulcast on The Eagle FM 97.3 Marina Park, Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf Boardwalk, & the entire Comox Valley 10:45 PM Good Night!

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Celebrating

the Best in Arts, Crafts & Music From Across Canada

33rd annual Filberg Festival July 31-Aug 3, 2015 Comox, BC, Come and celebrate the best of Arts, Crafts and Music from across Canada this BC Day long weekend July 31 - August 3, 2015! The 2015 Festival will showcase over 130 artisans and makers of fine art in a variety of media ranging from metalwork, pottery, toys, woodcrafts, jewellery, paintings, glass, textiles and specialty foods.

This year the Festival is thrilled to feature local artist Gordon Hutchens as the guest artist.

Gordon’s studio is nestled in 19 wooded acres in the secluded north end of Denman

Island, British Columbia. For nearly 30 years Gordon has operated his extensive studio while exhibiting across Canada, from Halifax, Montreal and Toronto to Vancouver & Victoria. He has had over 25 one-man shows and over 70 group exhibitions across Canada and the U.S., with 3 major exhibitions in Japan. www.gordonhutchens.com.

The Filberg Festival has always been known for its great entertainment and this year is sure to exceed expectations. Visit www.filbergfestival.com for a complete list of performers and their bios.

REMINDER; PLEASE LEAVE FIDO AT HOME The Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park is not the place to bring your dog, any time of year, especially when there are large crowds of people there at the same time. It may seem obvious that pets shouldn’t be left in cars, even for short periods of time yet the SPCA is still called out to rescue pets from vehicles. Please plan ahead and leave your pets at home where you can be assured they will be cool and comfortable.

We feel strongly about this so any vehicles arriving at the Park and Ride with animals inside will not be allowed to park. It may also seem obvious that plenty of water and

shade are essential for pets throughout the year, but in warm weather these are lifesaving. You should always ensure that fresh water placed out of direct sunlight, is available to your animals at all times, and that they have sufficient cool shelter from the heat. A dog’s normal body temperature is about 38ºC. They can withstand a body temperature of 41ºC for only a very short time before suffering irreparable brain damage or death. The confines of a car interfere with a dog’s normal cooling process, which is evaporation through panting, and they suffer massive stress very

Admission Daily admission ..............................................................................................$15 Kids 12 & under............................................................................................ FREE Advance ticket .................................................................................................$13 Festival Pass......................................................................................................$45 Friday Night Concert ....................................................................................$39 Friday Night Concert & 1 day ticket......................................................... $50 Friday Night Concert & Festival Pass .......................................................$79

2015 ENTERTAINERS Fortunate Ones is a Canadian pop-folk duo made up of singer/guitarist Andrew James O’Brien and singer/pianist/accordion player Catherine Allan – endearing audiences with wide-eyed energy, pragmatic optimism, and an earnest mission for connection. Their debut album, The Bliss, produced by multi-ECMA winner Daniel Ledwell, was recorded at Lake Echo in Nova Scotia during the winter of 2014, and features guest appearances by East Coast favorites Jenn Grant, Don Brownrigg, and Kinley Dowling. The Bliss was released on JUNO award winning songwriter Rose Cousins’ record label Old Farm Pony Records on February 10, 2015.

Nolan Schryer Dobres Trio – It is a rare and very special occasion when these three fine musicians get together to play music. Pierre Schryer makes a yearly trip from Ontario to Adam Dobres’ home city of Victoria, while Martin Nolan comes from Ireland every 2 years. Although the time between collaborations is long, when these exceptional artists do unite it is a high energy and magical experience for musicians and spectators alike. They wowed the crowds at Victoria’s Folk West Festival in 2011 and at The Islands Festival in Cowichan in 2013 and we are excited to have the chance to hear them play together again!

The Dungarees have a definitive musical mandate; Take the undeniable lyrical styling, twangy telecaster and steel guitar that they love from classic country, and inject it with modern intensity and pop sensibility. They have performed at some of the biggest country festivals in Canada, including Big Valley Jamboree and Dauphin CountryFest and recently opened, as direct support for Reba McEntire at Calgary’s Saddledome for The Calgary Stampede. The Dungarees debut EP, “Ain’t Thru Being Happy Yet” is available on iTunes. The band’s first single “Ain’t Thru Being Happy Yet” was mixed by Nashville genius at the board – Mike Purcell and has received rotation and feature plays on commercial country radio across Canada. The Dungarees are the life of the party and always leave the crowd wanting more.

Matuto is the ultimate festival band! They can wow audiences with their song-craft and musicianship during Main Stage Performances, keep a party in full swing with high energy grooves on the Dance Stage, then engage children and enthusiasts during Interactive Workshops in the morning and afternoon. Past festivals include Festival International de Louisiane, Houston I-Fest, Madison World Music Festival, Festival of Colors Detroit, Festival Du Bois, LEAF Festival, The Grassroots Festival, and many more.

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the lion, the bear, the fox took over 30 years to find each other, but it only took 30 days for Christopher Arruda (the lion), Cory Woodward (the bear) and Ryan McMahon (the fox) to realize they were meant to join their voices as one. And grow it has – in the eight months since the band’s inaugural show, the lion the bear the fox have set Western Canada on fire. After securing a top 20 position in 102.7 The Peak’s prestigious “Peak Performance Project”, the band released their debut EP “We’d Be Good Men” on October 8th, 2013 and went on to celebrate the effort in numerous soldout venues across BC and Alberta.

Cowboy Junkies were formed in Toronto in 1985 by siblings Michael Timmins, Margo Timmins, Peter Timmins and friend Alan Anton. They are best known for the seminal album, The Trinity Session, which established them at the forefront of the alternative country movement. For more than 20 years, Cowboy Junkies have remained true to their unique artistic vision, creating a critically acclaimed body of original work that has endeared them to an audience unwavering in its loyalty.

Stella Swanson is a nine-year-old singer/ songwriter whose title track from her debut album,‘I’m Not a Bunny,’ earned her a finalist standing in the John Lennon International Songwriting Contest. Stella was fortunate enough to have Juno winner, Helen Austin, produce the album for her and mentor her throughout the recording process. Stella lives in Comox with her mom Karen, her dad Rich, her seven-year-old sister Sophie, and their pet rabbit Romeo. Stella started attending The Filberg Festival in a stroller when she was just four months old, so it is a great honour for her to be performing on The Garden Stage this year. Stella wrote her first song, ‘In The Field I See Cows,’ when she was just two years old, and she began to play the violin at age four. Stella believes that everyone has the ability to sing and write songs, and she hopes that her album will inspire other kids to create their own music.

Valdy has been part of the fabric of Canadian pop and folk music for almost 40 years. A man with a thousand friends, from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island to Texas to New Zealand, he’s a singer, guitarist and songwriter who catches the small but telling moments that make up life.

Remembered for Play Me a Rock and Roll Song, his bitter-sweet memory of finding himself, a relaxed and amiable story-teller, facing a rambunctious audience at the Aldergrove Rock Festival circa 1968, Valdy has sold almost half a million copies of his 13 albums, has two Juno Awards (Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year), a total of seven Juno nominations and four Gold albums to his credit.

Celebrating 33 Years!

July 31-Aug 3, 2015

Filberg Festival 2015

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2015 ENTERTAINERS John Mann through his incredible career as a JUNO award winning musician and revered actor has developed a wealth of support and resources from his colleagues, peers and devoted fan base. With 11 albums and countless tours of the UK, Europe and North America with Spirit of the West, John returns with his newest work as a solo artist called “The Waiting Room.”

The Waiting Room is a powerful testament to the journey John Mann took while he was sick with Cancer in 2009 through 2011. For several months John was bedridden in the hospital and confronted by the challenge of his life and for his life. John’s lyrical approach on the Waiting Room captures his experience and creates a natural script and visual journey taking the listener to the powerful realization that everyone knows someone touched by Cancer.

Each song delivers heartfelt tears and uplifting laughter as he reveals the most vulnerable moments of recovery from this life threatening disease. ‘The Waiting Room’ is a multifaceted project John Mann will be performing as a solo musician as well as developing into a stage production for theatre. John’s gift for narrative and spoken word combined with beautiful visual components present a body of work to be performed to audiences across the country and beyond.

Award Winning Flamenco Guitarist Eric Harper creates not only a unique sound all his own but his music is melodically entrancing, virtuosically ferocious and harmonically soulstirring to the core. He has four CDs that reflect his many styles: Eric Harper, A Very Timely Christmas, Rompera Madrugada and Ribeira.

Eric Harper began his education in classical music at the Conservatory of Braga in Portugal.

After completing his education in Europe he returned to the USA and attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music; graduating with a Bachelor of Music in film scoring “Magna Cum Laude” in just over two years. After graduation he moved to Los Angeles where he lived for eight years to hone his skills both as a songwriter/ composer, but as well, as a performer. Eric is the winner of multiple awards including: the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Award and the Guitar Mania Contest 2014, and a finalist in the Morton Gould Composer Award and the Lennon Songwriting Competition. Dazzling audiences of thousands Eric continues to hone his performance and song-writing skills in beautiful British Columbia.

Juno winner Norman Foote is a unique performing artist from Vancouver who combines original songs, comedy and “props with an attitude” all to great effect. Norman finds subject matter that engages his audience – both young and old. He puts his theatrical and comedic talents to use as he weaves stories and paints musical imagery. His performances have taken him throughout North America and many parts of the world,..” He has received Gold awards from the Parents’ Choice Foundation,Socan songwriter award as well as WCMA, and a Juno for his CD “Love My New Shirt.”Norman’s shows are innovative and imaginative to all ages.

For over 30-years, siblings Matthew Barber and Jill Barber developed storied catalogues within their respective careers: touring the world, garnering multiple JUNO Award nominations, and crafting chart-topping records. Years in the making, Matthew & Jill finally collaborate to create The Family Album, an album and live show of original songs and classic songbook covers. Mining the purist’s golden era of singer-songwriters, they brought

their favourite works from the 1960’s & 70’s to a chic bungalow in the Palm Springs desert to develop harmonies and arrangements. The two distinct voices meld together with warm, unabashed nostalgia reminiscent of classic pairings like The Everly Brothers, Ian & Sylvia, and Simon & Garfunkel.

Singer Ken Lavigne has charmed his way into the hearts of concert goers across North America with his exciting blend of classical tenor sound and modern style. Joined by a fourpiece ensemble, Lavigne takes his audience on a riveting and enchanting journey, retelling his personal campaign to sing at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops. Told with spectacular songs and entertaining and hilarious stories, Lavigne embodies the spirit of the underdog – audacity, tenacity and ultimately… triumph. Ken Lavigne is a singer, composer, communicator and consummate entertainer. Recognized early for the outstanding timbre of his lyric tenor voice as well as the ease and agility with which he sings, Ken’s career has taken many directions that include his current touring show, The Road to Carnegie Hall. In 2004, Ken was a founding member of The Canadian Tenors and in 2006, he co-founded the successful tenor trio, ROMANZA, which toured throughout Canada and the United States presenting hundreds of concerts. In 2007, Lavigne shifted his focus to independently producing solo performances and CD recordings that include On the Street Where You Live, Believe, O Night Divine, Keep Holding On and Showtime.

DMN&FRNZ was conceived by Don MacKay to be a bit unique. He brought together Neil Clark on drums and Mike Eddy on piano as a trio to play a gamut of styles, but especially to play some of the music not often played by trad bands. Playing the compositions of Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner and Herbie Hancock as well as originals was a primary goal of the group. The name of the group is derived from DonMikeNeil. The trio strives to keep exploring. To enhance the sound the trio is augmented by friends (FRNZ). The fabulous friends are Rachel Fuller on sax, Jay Havelaar on trumpet and Rick Husband on guitar. DMN&FRNZ plays a wide variety of styles including swing, gospel, bebop, blues and Latin jazz.

Canadian Country Singer Beth Marie Anderson has accomplished much in her young years. She is an accomplished songwriter, Nashville Recording Artist, and seasoned performer. Beth has shared the stage with Artists such as Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Johnny Reid, Victoria Banks, Michelle Wright, Patricia Conroy, Jessie Farrell, and the great Canadian rock bands, Chilliwack and Trooper. Growing up listening to artists ranging from Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, Diamond Rio and Elvis to Charlotte Church and Whitney Houston, Beth grew up with Country roots and an appreciation for a trained voice. These influences created the eclectic Country/Pop style that Beth writes and performs in today. Beth recorded her first album “Open Road” in 2010 at the renowned studios of Dark Horse Recording (Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Terri Clark, Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Trace Atkins, etc…). With songwriting credit on 8 of the 10 tracks, Beth is very proud of her debut album. She worked with hit writers Grady Walker and Marc-Alan Barnette, as well as talented musicians that among others have played on records including Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Ricky Skaggs, and many more.

2015 Entertainment Schedule FRIDAY July 31

SUNDAY August 2

COMOX ROTARY STAGE

COMOX ROTARY STAGE

11:30 AM to 12:30

The Fortunate Ones

11:30 AM to 12:30

Norman Foote

1:00 PM to 2:00

Nolan Schryer Dobres Trio

1:00 PM to 2:00

The Lion, The Bear, The Fox

2:30 PM to 3:30

The Dungarees

2:30 PM to 3:30

4:00 PM to 5:00

Matuto

Matthew Barber & Jill Barber

6:00 PM

Festival closes and re-opens for evening concert only at 7:00 PM

4:00 PM to 5:00

Ken Lavigne

10:30 AM to 11:30

Eric Harper

7:15 PM to 7:45

The Lion, The Bear, The Fox

12:00 PM to 1:00

Matthew Barber & Jill Barber

8:15 PM to 9:45

The Cowboy Junkies

1:30 PM to 2:30

Norman Foote

3:00 PM to 4:00

The Lion

4:30 PM to 5:30

The Fox

GARDEN STAGE

GARDEN STAGE

10:30 AM to 11:30

Stella Swanson

12:00 PM to 1:00

Matuto

1:30 PM to 2:30

The Fortunate Ones

MONDAY August 3

3:00 PM to 4:00

Pierre Schryer

COMOX ROTARY STAGE

4:30 PM to 5:30

The Dungarees

12:00 PM to 1:00

The Lion, The Bear, The Fox

1:30 PM to 2:30

Matthew Barber & Jill Barber Ken Lavigne

SATURDAY August 1 COMOX ROTARY STAGE 11:30 AM to 12:30

Matuto

3:00 PM to 4:15

1:00 PM to 2:00

Valdy

GARDEN STAGE

2:30 PM to 3:30

John Mann

10:30 AM to 11:30

4:00 PM to 5:00

The Fortunate Ones

DMN&FRNZ Join us for Java & Jazz!

12:00 PM to 1:00

Beth Marie Anderson

1:30 PM to 2:30

The Bear

3:00 PM to 4:00

Matthew Barber

GARDEN STAGE 10:30 AM to 11:30

The Fortunate Ones

12:00 PM to 1:00

Eric Harper

1:30 PM to 2:30

Matuto

3:00 PM to 4:00

Valdy

4:30 PM to 5:30

John Mann

* Performance times subject to change

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Reg 131.99 ea, up P185/65R15 88H

EAGLE SPORT A/S

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3000 96 359 TOTAL PRICE OF 4 TIRES ea, up

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Reg 119.99 ea, up 195/65R15 91V

TIRE TEST RESULTS

TIRE TEST RESULTS

TIRE TEST RESULTS

TIRE TEST RESULTS

TIRE TEST RESULTS

OVERALL SCORE 93.7

OVERALL SCORE 92.5

OVERALL SCORE 86.5

OVERALL SCORE 92.2

OVERALL SCORE 93.1

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49

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Reg 149.99 ea, up P215/65R17 98S

TIRE TEST RESULTS OVERALL SCORE 90.7

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WRANGLER SR-A TIRES Must purchase four of the same tire model in order to save 25%.

Balancing, taxes, eco fees are extra.

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ON

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5309

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Reg 58.99 ea, up 175/70R14

TIRE TEST RESULTS OVERALL SCORE 96.3

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1770 36 212 TOTAL PRICE OF 4 TIRES ea, up

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FOR ALL YOUR CAMPING NEEDS Sale 139.99 Reg 189.99

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12V/45L Wheeled Cooler. Cools/ Heats. Split-lit design minimizes cold air loss. 120 V AC adapter.

37-0124-0

25 YOU MIGHT NEED THIS

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25

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30

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25

%

Sale 219.99 Reg 299.99 Woods Sun Valley 8-Person Tent. 14' X 10'4" x 5'10" high

76-5508-4

Sale 259.99 Reg 359.99 Woods Aspen Ridge 12-Person Tent. 18’ X 12’ x 6’10” high

SAVE $

100

Sale 449.99-499.99 Reg 549.99-599.99 Cuisinart Gourmet 710 BBQ. 3 double burners. 51,000 total BTUs. Propane or natural-gas model. 85-3108X

76-5510-6

Sale 84.99 Reg 124.99

Sale 22.49-55.99 Reg 29.99-79.99

20L/21-Qt 12V Hot/Cold Cooler.

Woods Self-Inflating Mats or Ultra Camp Pad 76-5556X

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150

37-0116-0

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120

Sale 549.99-599.99 Reg 699.99-749.99

Sale 379.99-429.99 Reg 499.99-549.99

Cuisinart Gourmet 810 BBQ. 3 double, side and rotisserie burners. 65,500 total BTUs. Propane or natural-gas model. 85-3110X

Cuisinart Ceramic Small Spaces BBQ. 2 burners.

27,000 total BTUs. Foldable side shelves. Propane or natural gas model. 85-3112X

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SAVE $

100

Sale 899.99 Reg 999.99 Essex 10 x 12' HardTop Gazebo. Black powder-coated steel frame. Walls and netting sold separately.

88-1336-8

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1

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149.99 5200-BTU Window

20

Air Conditioner. 43-5443-4 2

1

399.99 8000-BTU Window

Air Conditioner. 43-5493-4

2

2

299.99 8000-BTU Electronic Window Air Conditioner..

3

1

43-5493-4

Save $60 Sale 179.99 Reg 239.99 35-Pint

449.99 8000-BTU

Dehumidifier. 30-80% humidity control. 43-6118-4

Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner with Heater. 43-5496-8

Model with Pump. 43-6123-0

Sale 23.99–63.99 Reg 29.99–79.99

99.99 8000-BTU

Save $150 Sale 499.99 Reg 649.99 4-in-1

Garrison is Cool. Selected tower and pedestal models. 43-5635X

Through-the-Wall Sleeve. 43-5497-6

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Save $100 Sale 299.99 Reg 399.99 70-Pint

Portable AC, Fan, Heater and Dehumidifier. 43-6131-0

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SAVE $

30

From 99 $

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200

SAVE $

59

200

Sale 699.99 Reg. 899.99

Sale 1149.99 Reg. 1349.99 Sale 119.99 Reg 149.99

59.99-79.99 4 or 6 cu-ft Steel

Yardworks Self-Levelling Wheelbarrow. 6 cu-ft capacity. Flat-free tire. 60-4536-8

Wheelbarrow. 14” Pneumatic Tires. 60-

Champion 20-Ton Gas-Powered Log Splitter. Easily adjusts from horizontal to vertical 60-3885-2

4514X

Champion Chipper/Shredder. Powerful 338cc OHV Engine 60-3793-0

1

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100

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200

2

Sale 279.99 Reg 379.99

284.99-575.99

Champion 1200/1500W Gas Generator.

Up to 10 running hours at 50% load.

120V outlet.

Sale 999.99 Reg 1199.99

55-0314-4

55-0357-2

Husqvarna 38/41/46 and 55cc Gas Chainsaws. With X-Torq engines for lower fuel consumption and better performance. 54-5740X

Briggs & Stratton Generator. 8000W running, 10,000W Surge.

1

Sale 229.99 Reg 249.99 Poulan Pro

18"/42cc Gas Chainsaw. 54-5736-2 2 Sale 259.99 Reg 279.99 Poulan Pro 20”/50cc Gas Chainsaw. 54-5755-6

2000-PSI Electric Pressure Washer

1.5 max GPM 40X more power* 5-in 1 project dial Induction motor High pressure foam blaster 25' hose†

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24999 249.99 While quantities last. Sorry, no rainchecks.

299-2870-6

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50

Selected Outdoor Plants including 8" Canna Lilies, 8" Rudbeckia and 8" Fountain Grass all reduced 50%*.

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*Off our regular prices. Selection may vary.

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