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Another rural home hit by fire Courtenay, Oyster River fire departments keep flames from spreading

BY DEBRA MARTIN Echo Staff Courtenay and Oyster River firefighters were teaming up again on the weekend to battle a large house fire in a rural area.

A three-storey large home on Nelson Road just off Tsolum River Road went up in flames about 6:45 a.m. Sunday.

The house was fully involved in fire when firefighters arrived, said Deputy Fire Chief Kurt MacDonald.

There are no hydrants in the area, so Oyster River Fire had been immediately

called under the mutual aid agreement to bring their tanker to supplement Courtenay’s.

The 18 firefighters involved needed about four hours to get everything under control and prevent the flames from spreading to a nearby wooded area.

“What is concerning is it’s so dry, and there’s no water supply out there,” said MacDonald.

Capt. Greg Lamb said about 40 per cent of the house was still standing after the fire was extinguished, but it’ll be up to the insurance company to determine if it’s

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Lamb said that apart from stopping the fire from spreading to trees, the fire crew’s good work managed to save a detached garage being built right beside the house.

“We have an area of (fire) origin, but we’re still working on a cause,” Lamb said.

Less than a week before the Nelson Road fire, both departments were battling a house fire on Railway Avenue in Merville. The cause of that fire has been determined to be an unattended cooking The fire that destroyed a Railway Avenue home was caused by a smoker on the appliance - a smoker - on the back deck. back deck (Oyster River Fire photo) “It was totally accidental,” Lamb said.

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APPOINTMENT Randy Blair, President of the Vancouver Island Division of Black Press Newspapers is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Currie as Publisher of the Comox Valley Echo.

Currie was Publisher of the AV Times in Port Alberni. The AV Times is a daily with over 108 years of rich history. After several years in the retail sector including owning a Canadian Tire Franchise in Ontario, Keith joined the print media business over 10 years ago and for the last 10 years served at the Echo (the last 7 as the Advertising Manager) before his move to Port Alberni.

Currie is no stranger to the Comox Valley and was very involved with the community. Keith has served most recently as President of CVEX, President of Strathcona Sunrise Rotary, Treasurer of the DTBIA, and sits on the Provincial Board of BC Fairs & Exhibitions as Vice President and most recently was named one of the Citizens of the Century in celebration of Courtenay’s Centennial. He looks forward to continued and renewed contributions in the community.

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BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Cumberland Fire Department dealt with two major fires recently, one involving a bush fire and the other a house fire.

Fire chief Mike Williamson said at around 10 p.m. on Monday, they were called to attend a bush fire just off the parkway near the north on-ramp to Campbell River.

The blaze, which was on the Trilogy Hancock property, was 100 by 100 in size, said Williamson and it could have escalated to a more alarming situation had it not been spotted sooner.

“Luckily a passing motorist called this in at an early stage of the fire and our department got to it at the very early stages of the fire,” said Williamson.

“This area is full of grass and broom and standing timber was very near but

Bush fire was going well when Cumberland Fire was called out by a passing motorist. our crew was on it quickly and extinguished it fast.

In about 30 minutes we had it under control.”

The Cumberland crew spent another two hours of mop-up, foaming and

digging up hot spots. Williamson they went back the next day to make sure all the fire was extinguished.

Williamson said they’re still investigating the fire.

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Scorched earth left after bush fire along the parkway near the Inland Island Highway on Monday night.

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However, they believe it was human caused.

Last week, Cumberland fire crews were called to a burning house at 3704 Minto Road near Royston.

The occupants of the residence were not at home when the fire broke out.

Fire chief Mike Williamson said when they got there at around 6 p.m. the fire was burning behind the house.

“It burnt from the outside into the house, got through the eaves and into the roof,” said Williamson.

Williamson said they saved a lot of the owners’ personal stuff. But the house is a write-off. It took 3.5 hours to douse all the flames.

“There’s a lot of structural damage in the roof, wiring and all that kind of stuff,” said Williamson. “The damage could be around $250,000. It needs to be rebuilt.”

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The Berwick plans to extend its building Rezoning application for six-storey addition being reviewed by town planners

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Berwick Retirement Community on Comox Avenue is planning to double its size by adding 34 more units to its current services.

It has submitted a proposal to the Town of Comox for extension to its existing building located in the downtown area, which currently already has 35 units for assisted living accommodation.

Director of Sales and Marketing Lena Foran said the extension will allow The Berwick to service future growth in seniors population in the Comox Valley.

A rezoning application is currently being reviewed by town planners and engineers and upon completion will be presented to council for approval.

Town Planner Regina Bozerocka said the design will feature a six storey building to be aded to the current one.

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The existing Berwick building, above, and the landscaping plan, left, complete with pond, for the proposed extension. proposal may be controversial following the recent approval of the Lorne Hotel project that will see a five-storey structure to be built on the corner of Comox Avenue and Port Augusta.

Bozerocka said this is the reason for the rezoning application which the developer has posted on a sign on the property adjacent to The Berwick.

“Any developer can ask for pretty much anything they want within the Official Community Plan,” said Bozerocka. “So this will go public, this will go to council and we will see.”

Foran said they aim to continue to maintain their long-standing relationship and tradition they have with the Comox community.

As part of the extension, Foran said they are increasing the amenity space on the first floor which includes a larger theater, bistro dining option and exercise room.

In addition to the interior renovation, they are expanding the outdoor living space with patio and courtyard area with water feature.

“Given our strong relationship with the Comox Valley community, we are making the exterior living space accessible and open to the public, as well as our residents,” said Foran.

Once the project gets approved, Foran said they expect the extension to

Any developer can ask for pretty much anything they want within the Official Comunity Plan. So this will go public, this will go to counncil and we will see.”

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Foran said they’ve had information meetings with town residents and that it was well received.

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Big water usage drop

by Valley residents in dry spell The Comox Valley Regional District is pleased to know that residents do care about conserving water especially during this extremely dry summer.

It has noticed a 35 per cent water use reduction since stage three water restrictions were put in place on July 3.

The daily consumption for the Comox Valley water system has decreased since the elevated restrictions came into effect.

The data indicates residents understand the extreme drought situation within the region and demonstrated that understanding by decreasing their water use in the month of July.

From June to July, the daily average dropped by approximately 15,000,000 litres/day.

The local area restrictions are an essential part of reducing the water withdrawal rates from the Puntledge River. The water that supplies the Comox Valley water system originates in Comox Lake and is taken from the Puntledge River and delivered to approximately 41,000 residents.

The water is a shared resource with BC Hydro using its share of the water to generate electricity (shutdown since June 16), and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans using it to ensure salmon stocks migrate and thrive.

“We thank the community for responding to an unprecedented situation that began late last summer with extremely low levels of water in the lake and the rivers, followed in the fall of 2014 with the flooding and boil water advisories, and now the drought “ said Dave Leitch, CVRD’s senior manager of water and wastewater services.

For now, residents and businesses are asked to continue complying with the local area water restrictions which essentially requires all homeowners to use water only when completely necessary. The CVRD has posted daily water consumption values (updated weekly) for the Comox Valley water system on its website at www. comoxvalleyrd.ca/usage .

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LETTERS

A thank-you to our firefighters You see the fire engines and hear the sirens, often daily, in this extremely hot and dry summer.

But it was brought home to me how important the people who man these trucks are to all of us a few nights ago.

We had a fire in Merville, the flames were above the tree tops and the fire was roaring and crackling, in minutes after it started.

We were fortunate that it had rained recently and that there was no wind, and even more fortunate for the quick response of both the Courtenay and Oyster River firemen, who worked to contain that fire for more than four hours and who saved an entire neighbourhood from a forest fire.

The neighbourhood is a series of houses nestled in trees, if the trees had caught many of is would be homeless or worse.

The appreciation I am feeling for the firemen is beyond expression, these people volunteer large parts of their lives to our Comox Valley community on a 24/7 basis, as well as the many hours spent training and practicing.

Their contribution to our safety and well being is frequently overlooked until we need them.

Their work is dangerous and they often save lives.

When a place is burning their arrival is the most wel-

come sight, and the relief they bring is a blessing.

A heartfelt thank you goes to our brave and generous firemen.

Jackie Sandiford Merville

HERITAGE HOUSE Re: Proposed demolition of Mack Laing House Your Worship and Members of Comox Council, As the national voice for the conservation of built heritage in Canada, the National Trust for Canada is following with interest the proposed demolition of the Mack Laing House known as “Baybrook” located in the Mack Laing Nature Park in Comox.

Concern about the future of this important heritage site has been brought to our attention by Heritage BC, the Mack Laing Heritage Society of the Comox Valley, and others.

Baybrook was the home of esteemed naturalist, collector, author and educator Mack Laing (18831982) from the time of its construction in 1922 until 1949, representing his most active and prolific period of research and writing.

The natural setting in Mack Laing Nature Park contributes to the heritage significance of Baybrook, which is so closely tied to this important Canadian conservationist.

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Property assessments undertaken by both a professional structural engineer and architect have concluded that Baybrook can be carefully rehabilitated and adapted to a new public use.

And the Mack Laing House Conservation Committee has submitted two reports that provide viable options for the future of the site and propose strategies for a cost-effective rehabilitation.

The National Trust urges the Town of Comox to reconsider its decision to demolish this important heritage property.

We encourage you to recognize the heritage significance of Baybrook and to take advantage of Heritage BC’s offer of assistance in conservation planning and capacity building training that will help ensure its retention and adaptive reuse for future generations.

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BAN TROPHY HUNT To MLA Don McRae, I am writing as a citizen of your home riding to implore you to BAN THE PRACTICE OF TROPHY HUNTING IN B.C. I’m sure that most of our populace were vaguely aware of this policy but it has taken the events of the last few days, involving the senseless killing of lions in Africa, to bring it to the

forefront.

Throughout the world British Columbians, in fact all Canadians, are known as peace loving inhabitants of a great country replete with huge forests, great wide open spaces, wild oceans and a plethora of magnificent wildlife.

Do we really want to sully this image by allowing the wanton destruction of our bears, moose, elk and bighorn sheep?

The official argument seems to be that these killings are well within the boundaries of population management.

Surely, if there is a perceived need to control these animals’ numbers, wouldn’t sterilization be a better solution?

As for the economic benefit from trophy hunters, surely the gross revenue must be paltry compared to say the supposed benefits of LNG. Furthermore, isn’t a grizzly bear worth far more alive, able to facilitate wildlife viewing for its entire life?

So come on Mr. McRae, do the right thing.

PLEASE, PLEASE BAN TROPHY HUNTING IN B.C. Andrew Clarke Comox

THE SENATE AND PM In the latest revision of his perplexing and often inconsistent Senate policy, the Prime Minister-in other areas an admirable leader-

has decided to recommend no further appointments to the Upper House.

Canadians (especially Conservatives) find last week’s announcement offensive.

The Prime Minister is allowing his frustration at the behaviour of current senators (most of them there by his choice), coupled with a longstanding dislike of how the Senate works, to interfere with the effectiveness of Canada’s parliamentary process.

We cannot deny that some recent appointments to the Senate have been of less than the best quality.

And we admit that not all constitutional discussion is bad.

But forcing one’s own agenda for change by hindering the Constitution’s functionality is unacceptable.

Maybe this most recent determination will be kept just like previous promises about the Senate. Or maybe it is time for the Governor General to start appointing Senators without advice from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Brendon Johnson Courtenay

FISH WRAPPER “I am disappointed in both of you”, a letter writer asserts (The Echo, 31 July), referring to our local newspapers.

Like the letter writer, I too have seen the steady decline in reporting. I

too, have stopped doing more than leafing quickly through the pablum. I too, have held the Echo in higher esteem than its corporate competitor. The now ailing, once locally-owned paper was then fully alive, the economically healthy re-printer then only slothfully dull and pedestrian. Now it seems comatose. Which saves one from commenting on the political hack columnist’s tendentious drivel.

“Simplify, simplify”, Henry David Thoreau implored.

Clearly never heard of by anyone aboard the other paper. The blah crawls tediously across the pages. A true journalist would have the same space twinkling with news items, snappy commentary, updated community events, etc. Lack of staff was never an excuse.

Deliver, or make room. Nor does the other paper seem to know the basic journalistic dictum: Make the lead paragraph contain most pertinent details. Thus readers can safely flee if not interested.

Perhaps flee to the Letters page, where readers generally deliver themselves of less trite opinions than what is seen on the Editorial page.

Newpapers have often been called, The Fish Wrapper. Usually, however, not on the day of publication.

In this respect alone we may call the other paper unusual.

Finn Schultz-Lorentzen Courtenay

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS BLOWN ENGINES to CFB Comox for running the glider tow planes every day of the August long weekend. Bad enough that we have to put up with this racket all summer long now even the long weekends are ruined. Either scrap the tow planes and use a catapult to launch the gliders or move the program to another airďŹ eld next year. Expecting thousands of Valley residents to wear earplugs all day every summer so a few cadets can get taxpayer-subsidized ying experience is ridiculous!

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com A VERY BIG BEEF to all the noisemakers on Lanyon Road the night of July 10 and the early morning hours of the 11th. Have you people no consideration for anybody else? The ampliďŹ er was on and every word could be heard. The language was terrible. Every second word was the F-word. I ďŹ rst phoned the RCMP around 11:30 on the 10th. Nothing changed. I made two more calls. Still the same. On my fourth call I took my phone outside and let them hear the noise. In half an hour all was quiet and we could go to sleep. Four calls over 13/4 hours. I think that’s terrible. Maybe the stabbing would not have happened. I live at least three blocks away.

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A HUGE BOUQUET of summer owers to the Comox Recreation Centre staff, the Nautical Days Committee, the amazing volunteers, Leon Van Noorden and Bill Jay for a very well organised and enjoyable Victor Simonson Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event.

A SINCERE BOUQUET to Val who came to help me when I fell last week. Even though she was on her way to work, she insisted on driving me home where she made sure that I had care before she left; then called back in the evening to ask how I was. I truly appreciate your kindness and A BIG HUG and good concern Val, thank you so Karma to the kind lady much. in Walmart on Sunday, July 26th. I stopped in to I WOULD LIKE to congratupick up a couple of items late the organizers of Nautiand was waiting to ring cal Days for a great festival. in and pay for my goods. I would also like to offer a I watched as she chatted couple of suggestions for with the young man and improving your festival: when I went to pay I found BRING BACK STEVE ELshe had already done so. I LIOT AND ROB PETRIE. couldn’t ďŹ nd you to thank you but you really made THIS IS A HUGE BOUQUET to my day. I will be paying it the person who found my forward and it makes me wallet in the stroller at smile every time I think the parking in Indepenof your kindness. I’m still dent John’s. It contains all smiling!! my identity papers plus money. If I lose it I will A BEEF to whoever left be in great troubles. I am a note on my windshield 93-years old, born in Belon Sunday, August 2nd at gium. Once again I have Walmart. I know that hav- proof that living in Comox ing a car seat is not hav- is a blessing. I wish you all ing a child, this is Mothers the best of luck. Thank to Parking. If you knew the you my anonymous benesituation you would not factor. God bless you. have left this note. I had dropped my dauaghter CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN for and grandchildren off at me why, as the oil price Walmart earlier and went continues to slide, the price to get my hair cut. I re- at the pumps continue to turned to Walmart, parked stay high? If I remember and went to ďŹ nd them. I correctly, when the crude do not use the car seats as oil price was $50’s, the gas an excuse to park in desig- price at the pump used to nated parking. be at most $0.80’s. Is this again blaming on low CaWISHING A BOUQUET a day nadian dollars or reďŹ nery for the lady/ladies for tak- problems? I almost feel ing my green purse to to like somebody is just makThrifty’s at Lerwick and ing up the price whatever Ryan roads. I recently they feel like. Once it hit left it hanging on the cart over $1, it seems there is no when I drove off. Bless way to come back to under you for your kindness and $1. I am not a gas guzzler. a heartful of thanks to you Mostly I walk and bike, but and the staff in store for I can not stand the oil busiadvising me it was safe. nesses taking advantage The spirit of folks in the of those people who can Comox Valley continues to not depart from car depenshine and I am so content dency. I don’t support car

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“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. We are going to go through a lot more before that happens�. I wonder if Mr. Eriksson would like to visit Simms Park and the Air Park to observe a number of dead and dying trees even at this stage of the drought, whatever this stage is. I would encourage Mr. Eriksson to explain his understanding of the various stages of this current drought.

some safety upgrades, for example sidewalks and some new designated bike lanes to `tame` the sometimes exuberant BEEF. Irresponsible dog ow of traffic. owners! Dog attack. Out last night walking my dogs, A BEEF to the Courtenay and 2 dogs of the people Council for their failure down the road, came out to provide a top dressing from behind a building of `ďŹ sh soil` or mulch to and attacked, unprovoked, help the trees on public my dogs. Now apparently land to survive the curthis is not ďŹ rst time these rent drought. animals have done this.

A few inches of topA BIG THANK YOU to Cadet Owner of them mentioned dressing and a few galGaio and his cadets for the to wife, it had attacked and lons of water I think help getting the residents killed another dog as well would have signiďŹ cantly from The Views to see the as stalked their neighbors. increased the odds of parade Monday; without As growing up, people some of these trees suryour help this would not whose dogs did this type viving this drought. And happen. You all “rockâ€?. Enof thing took matters into before any one objects to joy your stay at camp. their hands, owners put the the cost of trying to save dog down. Now I have had these trees let me point BOUQUET to all the resiit, contacted the City. may- out that some of these dents that are making a be this time it something trees are `specimen` great effort to save water. should be done. trees and `memorial` I wonder if with the postrees on public land and, sibility of Stage 4 restricTHIS IS A BIT LATE, but I if they succumb will have tions we should all considwould like to send a ‘thank to be removed at public er following the guidelines you’ bouquet to the won- expense and likely remany Gulf Islanders use derful woman in front of placed at public expense. when ushing toilets - If me in line to see ‘Juras- It would be far cheaper to it’s yellow, let it mellow - if sic Park’ on Tuesday, June have made some effort to it’s brown, ush it down.

30th. When I got to the have tried to have saved If every person in the Valwindow to buy my ticket, these trees. Apparently ley saved even one ush a I was informed that she according to the Echo day, we would save thouhad paid for it! That was so Mr. Erik Eriksson does sands of gallons a day and nice, and you can be sure I not believe that there maybe avoid stage 4. will pay it forward! are any trees dying from the lack of rain. He says BOUQUETS to the Navy cadets who did a very ďŹ ne, professional, job of water taxi and touring the Orca Class ships on Nautical 318 A Duncan Ave., Courtenay (Corner of Duncan & 3rd St.) days - Great experience.

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BOUQUETS to the Courtenay Council for installing the pedestrian operated crossing lights at the Lewis Center. Until recently, I had made an effort to wait patiently for an opportunity to cross the Old Island Highway and to not interfere with the ow of trafďŹ c. I have had a change of mind and I now go without hesitation to the pedestrian crossing. My change of mind was occasioned by a couple of road rage incidents and most recently the motorcycle accident where a motorcycle was rear ended by a car and the two motorcyclists were sent to hospital. I now consider the section of Old Island Highway from Headquarters Road intersection to the Fifth Street Bridge to be a very dangerous road for pedestrians and cyclists. I would ask that the Council consider

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS A HUGE BEEF to those dog owners who allow their dogs to defecate along the sidewalks and don’t pick up after them. I walk my dog twice a days and always have poop bags and always pick up after him.

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THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com or willing to pick up after your the dog, those people should find a good home for the dog. Many times I see the dog running off leash and going where ever it wishes. I think I will start taking pictures and posting them for the public to see who is responsible for this neglect.

A BOUQUET OF SUNFLOWERS to Patrick, Amy, and the rest of the staff at Prime restaurant on Ryan Rd. My boyfriend and I went in at the last minute for a beverage and bite to eat. From the initial greeting until after our bill was paid, Amy and Patrick were attentive, professional, friendly, and accommodating.

Thank you both for the wonderful service and positive experience. We’ll be back!

SO - ON THE ISLAND INLAND freeway, you can set the cruise control at 140 kph, 87.5 MPH, in the left lane, legally. Thanks to Minister Todd Stone, who determined the speed limit by asking drivers how fast they want to go. Oh my.

I guess the BC Liberals asked big business how many TFWS they needed and what they would like to pay for LNG. New York investors think the new P3 hospital is a great deal - no surprise here. It seems the BC Liberals are a little off track, borrowing $2 billions a year while declaring a surplus.

BC Hydro drained down Comox Lake to pay Powerex bonuses,while we are on stage 3 but, as usual the NDP opposition are missing in action on most of these important issues.

The Federal NDP seem to have the picture!

SHAME ON THE FOLKS in Comox who hired a commercial company to powerwash their big house in the middle of Stage 3 water

restrictions. Shame on the fellow who spent a whole morning doing the deed, thereby wasting hundreds of gallons of water in the process (“gotta make a living” he replied when challenged). A call to the town confirmed that anyone with a business license has the legal right to waste as much water as they wish even during Stage 3. So if you want a clean house or vehicle or motorhome during this drought, you can’t go out and rent a powerwasher and do it yourself, but you can hire someone to do it ... who knew??

I’M SURE IT WAS just an oversight, but our premier hasn’t made much mention of the risks that accompany LNG, which is largely methane. LNG as a liquid is not explosive, and when spilled, it turns to vapour and dissipates.

But if a tanker leaks LNG, and the vapour ignites and burns faster than it can burn off, an expanding “pool fire” can result that could melt steel 1,200 feet distant, worse than an industrial fire. Those who say LNG is safe when handled properly are probably right. But they’ve said that about oil tankers too.

Accidents happen. The last big accident was in Cleveland in 1944, when a storage tank burst, ignited, scorched 30 acres and killed 128 people. The prevailing opinion, including our premier’s, may be that the infrequency of accidents speaks to LNG’s safety. However. They didn’t use to have terrorists hiding behind every tree, looking for targets.

A BIG BEEF to our representative MP John Duncan for his deceptive recent splashy Conservative flyer in my mailbox. The flyer states that the new 2015 Universal Child Care

Benefit (UCCB) is $1920 a year for kids under 6, and now $720 for kids 6 - 17. Sounds great right?

It is not, and it is in fact a grand deception. What he doesn’t say in the flyer is that the original UCCB was already worth $1200 per year to kids under 6.

He doesn’t say that this new UCCB amount adds just $60/month per child and that the benefit is taxable which removes a big portion of this amount (Stay with me). Worse, he does not tell us that Harper’s Conservatives quietly just cancelled the Child Tax Credit ($2255/ year per child) and which is equivalent to about $28/ month. In summary, what he doesn’t say is that this new UCCB benefit adds up to just $13/month extra for someone making $50,000/year. I would love to see that flyer released: “Conservatives are helping parents keep more of their own money - $14/month to be exact! Wow. To boot, the Conservatives are releasing a backdated lump sum UCCB amount to parents (backdated from January 2015 when the new UCCB came into effect) coincidentally 3 months before the election, to increase this Grand Deception and with what looks like politically timed vote buying. It makes my stomach turn. If you go back even farther to 2006, when Harper introduced the controversial UCCB, you will see that he did so instead of establishing a National Daycare Program...something that the other party leaders advocated for which might actually have helped families. Shame on our MP for trying to deceive us. We are not fools. Prepare to be voted off the Island in October...I am voting for the NDP, and so are most people I talk to. While your party record with the en-

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

vironment is a national embarrassment, your party record with people is arguably worse. We look forward to embracing a bright, sustainable future with a new government.

BOUQUETS to our neighbors who won’t be concerned that I ran the lawnmower for a few minutes today. The weekend rains caused a bit of green grass to sprout. Our neighbours know that lack of planning

by CVRD and BC Hydro have caused the stage 3 crisis, but we are going brown for the fish - and to save water for firefighting.

Doing our part.

A BOUQUET to all who advocate for Maple Pool. Yes it’s on a flood plain as are many of the properties adjoining the River. Bylaws are laws, but they can be changed by our elected representatives. For example who is getting up at 4:00 AM to hand water their gardens in Courtenay? Cumberland residents get to sleep in till 9:00 AM and still have an hour to drag hoses around.

The CVRD continues to be disconnected from their customers.

LOTS OF THISTLES and drought-resistant plants to the people who went door-to-door with the KIP Petition for supporting a project that will make the town of Union Bay “a casino destination”. Yes, that’s right. And did you know the following, “A portion of the Company’s profits, with a goal of 10 percent of profits, will go to fund the Aziz Foundation, which will be the primary instrument for promoting the Company’s environmental and social agenda”? See -http://ubresort.com/economicoutlook2.html. Just what is the “Aziz Foundation”? Is this a new spin-

off from Kensington? After all, KIP has referred to itself as all of the following names: Kensington Island Properties, Kensington Coastal Point, Kensingston Coastal Pointe [with an “e”], the Union Bay Community, and now UB Resort. Should it now be renamed the Aziz Bay Resort?

Among the petition circulators are the same people who illegally closed down public UBID meetings to the public for several months, who bought the white elephant of the old Union Bay School (which drained public coffers on ridiculous renovations and lawsuits), only to return it back to the School District. And then there was the defamation suit that the old UBID Board brought against a landowner which cost the public over $100,000 in tax revenues, only to be thrown out by the Judge since a government can’t sue an individual as per the precedent-setting Dixon vs. the City of Powell River legal challenge. (Maybe the old UBID Board should have listened to its own lawyers rather than digging up a lawyer-friend who was found guilty by the BC Law Society for lying to the Court.)

Are these the people circulating a Petition worthy of public support? Absolutely NOT!

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Canadian Tire readies plans for Target store move Info meeting yesterday unveils conversion plans that include loss of 89 parking spots be a huge feather in their cap. Having that large retail space empty at the mall must have been hard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will really be a good move for the local Canadian Tire because twothirds of Target is very new and completely renovated,â&#x20AC;? said Jangula. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to make some changes to accommodate their automotive department. It will give them lots of space and lots of visibility. It will be impossible to miss them if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming into

BY DEBRA MARTIN Echo Staff Plans are moving ahead to convert the old Target store at Driftwood Mall into a Canadian Tire outlet.

A public information meeting was held yesterday afternoon by Kasian Architecture of Vancouver to outline plans for the building. A variance is required to remove 89 parking spots to allow construction of an outside garden centre.

Padraig McMorrow, a spokesperson for Kassian, said the info meeting was part of the process for the development permit application. Residents living near the proposed project were notiďŹ ed by letter of the meeting, according to city instructions. Otherwise, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t publicized.

Although the plans are in at city hall now, the proposal has yet to go before city council.

The plans include a 10bay Auto Service centre at the back of the building, with the covered garden centre in the front.

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The new store will have double the retail display space than has the existing store on Ryan Road.

The aisles will be much wider than they are now, and more merchandise will be out on display.

Right now, they have more merchandise than display space, said Heeringa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be an improved shopping experience,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty excitedâ&#x20AC;?.

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Hogan and Roberge competed in softball and were instrumental in helping Team BC land the bronze medal against Mexico.

“First moment it was nerve wracking but we got over our nervousness and we just played our game,” said Roberge, who played a variety of positions as catcher, first, second and third base and also pitching. “We just pretended we were just at home. We just focused and we won bronze.”

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Four Special Olympians were greeted with warm applause and congratulations Monday morning as they walked in the Comox Valley Airport fresh from their triumphant participation at the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los, Angeles, Ca. Brad Hogan, Chris Roberge and Robert Burns from the Comox Valley were all smiles. They were beaming with pride and joy, displaying the shiny medals around their necks.

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Hogan said he’s so happy to be back in the Comox Valley.

“I missed home,” said Hogan, who played short-stop. “But I had a great time there with all my friends. It was a good fun one week.”

Double medallist Burns couldn’t contain his excitement to express with pride what he accomplished at his first world games. The 63-year-old runner took home a gold medal and silver medal in the track and field events finishing first in the standing long jump and a narrow sec-

ond in the 50m run.

“I am so proud of myself,” said Burns, who is one of the oldest members on the Canadian team.

“This is so great.”

Forberg was a member of Team Canada’s first basketball team that also competed in the medal rounds. The team finished fourth but for Forberg, the experience was memorable for her.

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The event allows the public to learn about the regions progressive producers and practices, and celebrates the important role agriculture plays in the Comox Valley.

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Farms and food and beverage producers are invited to be a stop on the 4th annual Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour, Saturday, September 26, 2015.

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Unlike past years where there have been specific routes and farms included, the event is open to any farm or food and beverage producer in the Valley, leaving the cyclists to choose their route and hand pick the farms they wish to visit.

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A treat at Innisfree Farm Monthly Earthsave vegan dine-out heads to Royston This coming Aug. 13th at 5:30 and 7:30 Innisfree Farm at 3636 Trent Rd in Royston will host this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Earthsave vegan dine out.

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The cost for the evening including tea, taxes and tips is $25 for adults and $15 for kids to age 12.

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If there is room in the veggie garden, you can start your winter plants now such as winter kale, brussel sprouts, turnips, beets, carrots, lettuce, and broccoli. Prune berry bushes after harvesting. Continue to remove any dead flowers from annuals and perennials. Prune summer flowering shrubs as soon as the flowers fade. Cut back hardy geraniums to rejuvenate new growth. Trim and feed hanging baskets to prolong their beauty. Keep a close watch on your plants to make sure that they do not dry out. Apply a layer of mulch around your plants to help protect them from any heat damage.

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We use decibels (dB) when we describe sound levels. Noise is considered too loud and potentially damaging when it exceeds 85 dB. Normal speech is 55 dB, a chainsaw is 95 dB, and a handgun blast can be as much as 160 dB. As a general rule, if you have to raise your voice over the noise, you should be wearing hearing protection. No one should be exposed to sound over 120 dB for even short periods without protection. Levels over 120 dB can cause permanent damage even after one brief exposure. You should avoid loud noise when possible. Ask us about custom ear protection that covers a wide variety of activities. If you suspect hearing loss, consult a qualified Hearing Care Professional at Connect Hearing and book a complimentary hearing evaluation.

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The biggest cost is your down payment, which is the money you put towards your house purchase. It can be as little as 5% of the purchase price, and usually comes from your savings, a gift from parents, borrowing from a personal line of credit, or some combination of these sources. Other costs to be prepared for include: legal fees for a purchase can range from $1000 - $1400; a home inspection is typically about $400; some municipal property tax might need to be paid (percentage of remaining calendar year); and the provincial government charges Property Transfer Tax calculated as 1% on the first $200k in price, and 2% on everything above. The good news is that if you qualify under the provincial First Time Home Buyer’s Program, the property transfer tax will be waived, and when you use a mortgage consultant our services are free! To discuss your purchase and plan for all the costs up front, call us today and book your free, no obligation home buyer consultation.

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If you recently started wearing dentures you likely feel that you are suddenly producing more saliva than usual, and this may actually be the case. Your body senses that there is an object in your mouth that wasn’t there before and saliva production can be triggered as a result. This should only happen during a short period of adjustment as your body learns to accept the dentures as familiar and less like having a foreign object in your mouth.

Saliva actually plays a big part in wearing complete dentures, it plays a major role in allowing your upper denture to gain a suction seal. Denture wearers with too little saliva, or ‘dry mouth’, may experience issues with fit and tend to get more sore spots overall. Many biological factors and many medications can lead to ‘dry mouth’, if it affects you let us know as there as are artificial saliva products available that may help!

My allergies have been starting to act up. My allergy medicine last year made me really drowsy and I have to work.

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Many newer allergy medications are non-drowsy with little to no side effects and last for 24 hours.

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Only one speech reading class this year - register now if interested What is ‘speech reading’? Speech reading (also known as lip reading) is understanding a spoken message utilizing your skills of observation to interpret facial expressions, gestures and body language.

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Sidewalk cafes soon to be a feature in Courtenay

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Sidewalk cafes are coming soon to downtown Courtenay.

Ian Buck, the city’s manager of planning services, told council the response they’ve got so far has been positive.

What staff has done was advertise the idea through the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Area for interest and comments.

Buck said it had drawn a number of interests from local businesses that included the Hub Cafe, Billy D’s Pub & Bistro and just outside the DCBIA, the Avalanche.

The Hub Cafe would like start with a few tables for the short term and plans to increase the size in the future.

Billy D’s owner, Deanna Simkin, according to Buck, has a more ambitious project that wouldl involve creation of a temporary sidewalk.

The sidewalk cafe project was the brainchild of councillor David Frisch, who introduced it to council last May. “It has taken quite a bit longer but the good news is we’re getting there and moving forward,” said Buck.

If there are any concerns, Buck said, it centres mostly on the loss of parking space.

Staff is expecting to receive the final plans from both the Hub and Billy D’s for the city engineer to issue a permit for the use of public right of way.

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Classes will be held on the two consecutive weekends: Sept 11 to 13 and Sept 18 to Sept 20 at the Nursing Center in Courtenay.

As classes are kept small to ensure that each person can benefit most from the opportunities offered you need to register quickly to avoid disappointment.

Don’t be discouraged if you learn your name has had to go on a waitlist. Cancellations can occur - with names possibly moving up on the list until the registration period ends on August 15.

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Valley gaming convention set to go this weekend The organizers of InCON Family Gaming Convention have hit the ground running this week to ďŹ nalize all the last minute details. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Production Team and Organizing Committee are working hard this week to ensure everything runs smoothlyâ&#x20AC;? says Alex Greenwood of Games and Grounds Coffee House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have so much going on that we need tons of volunteers from the planning stage to the actual days of the convention. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a labor of love for all those who enjoy their geeky endeavors!â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;All about the garlicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3rd annual Valley Garlic Festival this Sunday, August 9 Look out garlic lovers, the third annual Garlic Festival is back at Amara Farm on August 9th from 12-4pm. More than half a dozen different farms will showcase over 15 varieties of garlic ranging from mild and pungent to hot and spicy.

Parking at 2641 Kirby Rd will be in the farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upper ďŹ eld but accessible parking is also available close to the action. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful time to showcase the garlic growers in the Comox Valleyâ&#x20AC;?, states Arzeena Hamir, coowner of Amara Farm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although the summer has been hot and dry, it was a fantastic year for garlic. The warm, mild winter seems to have really helped bulk up the size of the bulbs. We have the biggest Italian

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Other farms that will have both seed and culinary garlic for sale include the Birds and the Beans, Garstin Farm, Ripple Farm, Rozehaven Farm, and Central Island Garlic. Perennial favourites include Music & Red Russian hardnecks, and Italian Softneck. Some of the more unusual varieties such as Chinook, Rose de Lautrec, Northern Quebec, Czech, Persian Star and German Red will also be available.

For over a decade, Brent Garstin has been growing and saving his own garlic on Carwithen Rd. Originally developed from a Red Russian, the variety has adapted to the soils and climate of the Comox Valley and now boasts an â&#x20AC;&#x153;easy-to-peelâ&#x20AC;? %

aspect. Chefs love the fact that the peels practically fall off the cloves once the bulbs are opened. The variety, now commonly referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Garstinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plunderâ&#x20AC;? will also be featured.

Visitors to Garlic Festival will have a chance to tour the farm, take in some local snacks, and sit in the shade and enjoy some tunes. Samples of different garlic varieties will be available, as will an ample supply of breath mints. Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon on the farm.

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Look forward to beating the heat with a cool ferry ride and enjoy the ad-

venture of winding down shady country roads to picturesque studio locations!

Under the towering fir trees on Gordon Hutchens’ property visitors will discover one of the most impressive selections of ceramic art in western Canada. Crystallineglazed plates and woodfired vases of all shapes and sizes are among the many treasures to be

Wood-fired pottery by Shirley Phillips of Lilac Sun Pottery found in Hutchens’ studio showroom.

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Overlooking Baynes Sound, Shirley Phillips creates hand-built wares as small as chop stick rests and earrings and as large as highly textured wall torsos and masks in her Lilac Sun Pottery studio.

Mid-island on a forty acre sheep farm, Dante Ambriel brings her ceramic figures to life (among other creations) with multiple glaze applications that positively shimmer with vibrant color in her Flowing Art Studio and Heritage House Gallery.

Both Ambriel and partner Tashi Draper work in ceramics as well as silver, silk fibre, photography and painting. At LeBaron Studio art-lovers are met with a menagerie of mythical clay creatures ranging

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Originals Only art show this weekend What's your dream Destination? designed to educate and motivate IWhy do some artists choose to use oil paint while others focus on pastels or acrylics? Why do some sculptors prefer to chisel away on stone while others work with molten metal?

This weekend, August 8 & 9, you will have an opportunity to ďŹ nd out why by visiting the 13th Annual Originals Only Fine Art Show and Sale at Marina Park in Comox.

Known for its focus of showcasing original works of art rather than limited editions or reproductions, the show provides an opportunity for Vancouver Island and Outer Island artists to present their work in an environment that speciďŹ cally features the creations of painters and sculptors.

While not its only purpose, the show is also designed to help people understand the creative process; how and why an artist chooses a subject or

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They can not only ďŹ nd out the difference but see the differences between, abstract, impressionism, modernism and representational works of art.

Show visitors will be able to get closer to the answers by speaking personally with each artist as they will all be on hand in their own booth to answer questions and provide insight on why they chose a speciďŹ c subject or medium.

Art plays a major role in the life of every community and that is why The Town of Comox through Comox Recreation has been the primary supporter of the show. Not only does it enhance the

community culturally but it also highlights the opportunities to learn more about art that are made available through the many programs Comox

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All art, whether a painting that is hung on a wall or a sculpture that sits in a place of honor, enhances the world that surrounds us. It can help us contemplate the beauty of nature, a color or a design that is pleasing to the eye. It can ďŹ ll our lives with joy, help inspire, motivate us or just simply make us feel good.

Whatever it is though that generates some kind of response, the Originals Only Fine Art Show is the one place art patrons will be sure to ďŹ nd it. Admission to the show is free and show hours are 10 am to 5 pm each day.

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Saxophonists include Claudio Fantinato, Dan Craven, Graham Shonwise, Rod Alsop and Lucas Smart. Rhythm section comprises Jesse Marshall - Guitar, Astrid Burton - Bass, Alicia Murray - Drums, and Andrew Homzy - Piano/Director.

Admission is $10, children under 14 are free.

Gates will be open between 1:00 - 5:00 pm. This will be a two hour show, and you’re invited to make a full afternoon of the event; bring your family and friends, picnic and favourite drinks, and folding chairs. Dancing is encouraged in the beautiful gardens, or alternatively, you can just stroll around this exquisite venue and smell the roses. Free parking is available (just look for the parking marshals, and the sign “Jazz Today” on Anderton Road. Refreshments and snacks will be available.

The Summer Jazz Concert Series is a joint presentation of Georgia Straight Jazz Society and The Anderton Therapeutic Gardens Society.

Be among the first to hear Vancouver Island’s newest jazz group. We look forward to greeting you there!

‘Sax No End’ New jazz group performs at Anderton Gardens The second outdoor summer jazz concert at The Gardens on Anderton, will take place at 2:00 pm this Sunday, when Andrew Homzy (leader of NOLA Nighthawks) introduces his newest group - a line-up of nine of Vancouver Island’s finest musicians, named “Sax No End”.

SAX NO END celebrates the invention of the pre-eminent instrument of jazz - the saxophone, patented in 1846 by the Belgian instrument maker, Adolphe Sax.

Homzy has gathered five of Vancouver Island’s best saxophonists, put them in front of a fourpiece rhythm section, and has written a book of arrangements and original compositions which engage the musicians, and will delight the audience.

Their name and “theme song” comes from a piece written by another Belgian musician, Francy Boland, who with co-leader, Kenny Clarke, lead one of the best modern big bands in Europe. The

Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band recorded more than 15 albums between 1961 and 1972.

Homzy befriended Boland in the 1980s. Boland died in 2005.

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Born in Transcona, Winnipeg MB. Passed away peacefully at home in Courtenay, BC with her family by her side. She is survived by her son Alan (Christie), daughters Barb (Ron), Lorna (Don), and Elaine (Rick), seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, as well as her loving sister Grace Hamilton & family.

Celia is predeceased by her husband Joseph, daughter Carol, parents Bob & May Cheeseman and brother Alfred.

Celiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest loves were her family and friends. She loved to travel and played many hands of bridge. She was a dedicated volunteer (instrumental in bringing medical services to Port McNeill) as well as an active community member enjoying curling, drama, Royal Canadian Legion & Lady Lions.

Mom worked at Canada Post in Port McNeill for nineteen years, retiring as Postmaster. She then moved to Courtenay to begin the next chapter of her life.

No service by request. Memorial donations may be made to Port McNeill Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Auxiliary or Comox Hospice Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A heartfelt thank you from the family to all of the wonderful VIHA nurses, home care workers, Dr. Bakshi. and The Canadian Red Cross Loan Cupboard and Comox Valley Hospice Society.

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Kamikaze rule not enough to stop the Parks Father and daughter team snags Build, Bail and Sail title for three years in a row

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Scott Park and his daughter Brigitte claimed the 28th Build, Bail and Sail title for the third year in a row.

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It meant all the entered teams - a total of 24 - received the same materials plus a mystery item that (Continued on page 29)

Scott Park and his daughter Brigitte, in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Salish Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; race to first place for the third year in a row on Moday

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(Continued from page 28) they were asked to incorporate in their boat design. This year it was the cover of a trash bin.

The Parks didn’t know what the materials would be. They simply took everything in stride and let their creative juices flow.

And it worked for the duo.

“We weren’t prepared until this morning when we saw what they sent us,” said Scott, whose boat with his daughter also won the best designed sea craft of the 28th annual competition.

“We didn’t have a design in mind. That’s the best thing about the Kamikaze. Nobody knows what they’re going to get so you really can’t design it up front. You just have to look at what they give you and build it.”

The Parks can’t really say why they have won it in the last three years. But Scott attributed it to good teamwork.

Brigitte was able to brag a little bit after the race, making it known, in a playful way, they’ve won this fun Nautical Days event for three consecutive years. They plan to be back and go for a fourth title.

The battle for second and third turned out to be a close race. The boat “We Were Told this was a Bike Race” was coasting to a second place finish when disaster struck. One of their paddles broke.

Willi Hardwick, of Duncan, said they tried everything to stay ahead but the team from Alcatraz, Paul and Reese Terris, paddled harder to catch up close to the finish line. There was a mad dash to ring the bell first. Reese executed a nice body check on Matt Titler of Comox along the way and beat their opponents to steal second place.

Hardwick said they are hoping to come back next year. And they do plan to add a third paddle next time.

While the top boat and team earned the grand prize, the first team that never made it far from the finish line was also given recognition. The first to sink award wen to Kevin Waslenko and Max Schafer from HMCS Quadra.

The best costume award went to Fred and James McGregor.

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A neck and neck race to decide second and third place between the Alcatraz team and the ‘We We Were Told This Was a Bike ace’ crew.

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Comox Fire Rescue recruiting new paid on-call members The Comox Fire Rescue is seeking a few new paid on call members to fill vacancies in its membership. This opportunity is open to both males and females between the ages of 18 and 50.

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Much of this training is done locally as the fire department has an excellent training centre located behind their fire station.

Country Picken in free concert at Simms Park A reunion of ‘Westwind’ band Comox Valley country music fans are in for a treat Sunday August 9th as the “Country Picken” segment kicks off with some of the best pickers in the Valley taking the stage at 7:00 pm. This free concert takes place at Courtenay Simms Millennium Park and is hosted by the City of Courtenay.

This performance features a reunion of the great local country and western band “Westwind” and includes Gord Kruger, Barry Polichek, Moe Davinport, “Johnny Thunder”, Rob Flannery and Edwin Grieve. They play country music favorites from the likes of Hank Williams, Buck Owens and more through to modern times. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a summer evening in the park listening to your favorite tunes.

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■ For questions or if interested in applying drop by the fire station to pick up an application or contact Chief Gord Schreiner or Asst. Chief Rick Shelton atm339-2432 or email firehall@comox.ca

is located by the 5th Street Bridge and across from Lewis Park. Sit on the chairs provided or bring your own lawn chair or blanket.

Other Simms Park performances include Duo of Duos on August 16, The Blues Legends on August 23, Jazz in the Park on August 30, and The Fabulous Mutts on September 6.

For concert information please call the Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre at 250-338-5371 or get updates at www.courtenay. ca/simms Country Picken’s performance at Simms Park is sponsored by Dave Wheeldon, Investment Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy. The Simms Summer Concert Series season is sponsored by the Comox Valley Echo. The Goat 98.9 FM, and the City of Courtenay.

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Monday Market nights at Halbe Hall in Black Creek Come join us at the new Halbe Hall Monday Market at 8369 N. Island Highway in Black Creek from 5-7:30 pm.

We are saving toward necessary renovations to the foyer, kitchen, bathrooms and lower hall.

Halbe Hall was the first school in Black Creek area with the land donated by early pioneer, Mr. Halbe.

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Come check us out and join in the fun of a “small community feel” market.

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The deer are everywhere John Race took this photo at Comox Marina last Thursday. The lead deer tried to have a drink but couldn’t handle the salt.

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