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Comox staff reports rainbow crosswalk may cost $14,000

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Comox council is considering a request by a resident to install a rainbow crosswalk at Beaufort Avenue and Church Street.

Staff had been directed by council to look at how much it would cost for a rainbow crosswalk.

Chief Administrative Officer Richard Kanigan reported to council on Wednesday that they have been in touch with other municipalities - Victoria, New West-

minster and Vancouver - that have painted “Rainbow Pride” crosswalks in support of the LGBTQ community. It cost New Westminster $7,500 for one crosswalk, while Vancouver spent $21,000 for four crosswalks and Victoria $15,000 for three colourful road markings.

While the request for Comox is for only one crosswalk, it may cost the town a bit more to pay the same road marking company as travel distance and a different type of paint have to be considered.

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Rainbow crosswalk (Continued from page 3)

NDP leader Tom Mulcair is mobbed by supporters Tuesday night at the Filberg Centre in Courtenay

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BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff NDP leader Tom Mulcair says the time has come for change in Ottawa.

That was the message the leader of the opposition expressed

to a huge crowd that packed the Filberg Centre in Courtenay on Tuesday night.

It was Mulcair’s third stop of the day, having campaigned in Nanaimo and Parksville earlier in the day prior to meeting supporters in the Comox Valley where he

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It was standing room only at the centre where Mulcair brought his “Campaign for Change” rally.

It’s time to replace Stephen Harper’s Conservatives with an NDP government that can bring Canada back on track said Mulcair, who went on to highlight the Conservative government’s economic record.

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Kanigan explained that if the area has a high volume of traffic and vehicle movement the product will get worn our quicker.

It is the same product the town uses for its green bike lanes on Guthrie and Comox Avenue. It may cost a bit more but maintenance would be minimal, which has become a major issue in other jurisdictions.

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Mulcair promises affordable daycare (Continued from page 4) “As Prime Minister, Stephen Harper has the worst job creation record since the Second World War and he’s got the worst economic growth record since the Great Depression,” said Mulcair.

“200,000 more Canadians are out of work than before the last recession.

We’ve lost 400,000 good paying manufacturing jobs.”

Mulcair also attacked Harper’s promise to clean up corruption and scandal from the previous Liberal government.

“Let’s see how that worked out,” he said.

“Conservative operatives and senators have been charged with election fraud. They pled guilt.

Breach of trust, illegal lobbying, illegal campaign distributions, misleading voters and bribery.

“His celebrity fundraiser in the Senate, Mike Duffy, is up on 31 counts and each day during the trial it’s becoming less and less credible that the Prime Minister did not know.”

If elected, Mulcair aims to introduce fair elections to replace the current “winner take all” voting system.

“It’s time that every Canadian vote is directly reflected in the outcome,” said Mulcair. “The NDP is clear in its commitment to replace the first-past-thepost voting system with proportional representation and make this the last unfair election.”

Mulcair promises to strengthen the economy with investments in infrastructure to create local jobs and tax relief for small businesses.

He also intends to strengthen the middle class.

“I believe that every young family with children should get the support they need to enter the workforce and every child deserves access to early childhood education.”

Here on Vancouver island, Mulcair noted that parents pay some of the highest child care fees in the whole country - up to $15,000 a year.

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Courtenay council catering to idea of food trucks

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Food trucks could be gracing the City of Courtenay in the future.

The local food scene has gone through some major changes lately with the advent of micro-breweries, sidewalk cafes, kiosks and patios. So why not mobile restaurants?

Courtenay councillor Rebecca Lennox has put forward this idea to council.

She made a motion, which

council supported, that staff provide a report on the options and implications of amending the city’s business licence bylaw to relax the current limitations on mobile restaurants.

Councillor Manno Theos said he’s talked about this in the past.

“It’s not stranger to see food trucks in our community,” said Theos. “Reality is, we long for something different.”

Theos pointed out they’re now popular in places like Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto and in some small communities.

“There’s food trucks across the nation, across North America and how exciting and trendy they are,” said Theos. “What they offer can be something towards the identity of the community, towards the character of the community.”

Mayor Larry Jangula said not to be quick to compare Courtenay to places like Vancouver and Victoria where they have a higher influx of people that frequent their downtown areas. He also suggested feedback from the Downtown Courtenay Busi-

ness Improvement Association and also local restaurants will be needed.

“They might not feel strongly about it and we may hear from them as well,” said Jangula. “But it’s a great idea to look at.”

In other municipalities in the valley, Comox council has permitted food truck at the Comox Marina this summer.

In other nearby towns on Vancouver Island, Parksville has also allowed food trucks at its Community Park by the beach.

Lennox said her idea is not to

have food trucks in the downtown area but in other locations like the Air Park or some other sites in the city.

“The restaurants and food trucks are a completely different experience,” said Lennox.

Councillor Doug Hillian said it’s worthwhile to look into the implications of food trucks so that down the road they already have a bylaw in place and will avoid any delays to business applicants like Gladstone Brewery who last year was initially denied a permit.

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Comox just ignored heritage letters I am writing to clarify statements in this paper made in a recent letter concerning the National Trust for Canada and Heritage BC. These are not “governmental organizations”. They are “para-governmental” charitable trusts supported and established by the federal and provincial governments, modelled after Britain’s “National Trusts.”

Their official role is to evaluate heritage buildings and make funding recommendations. They are both the officially recognized national and provincial premier authorities in heritage evaluation and classification. The misconception is therefore common.

The National Trust, formerly known as “Heritage Canada: The National Trust,” was created in 1974 by the federal government, and is under the patronage of the Governor General. It evaluates and recommends applications rigorously and strictly on their merit, but does not handle funding directly. Heritage BC in addition to evaluating applications handles the provincial government’s Heritage Legacy Fund, created in 2004 with $5million dollars.

To date HeritageBC has awarded 100 grants. These grants and evaluations are not easily come by.

Both of these organizations sent Mayor Ives and

council polite but strongly worded letters explicitly noting that: “Because of Baybrook’s rich heritage value, and value to the local community, province of British Columbia, and Canadians in general, we believe that Baybrook should be conserved for present and future generations.”

Both organizations offered their technical assistance and expertise, and Heritage BC noted that it would be eligible for grants from the Heritage Legacy Fund. To my own great surprise, The National Trust pointed out that the 2 MLHS reports and proposals “provide viable options for the future of the site and propose strategies for a cost-effective rehabilitation.”

In spite of receiving these letters, Mayor Ives, following Mr. Kanigan’s lead - against the judgement of Canada’s historians, and that of Canada’s premier heritage specialists, as recognized by the provincial and federal governments, has stated in press and on television that Baybrook had only “some” or “little” “heritage value.” He has also cast doubt on the availability of funding, as though these organizations would write strongly-worded letters with no intention of supporting their words.

So who is better placed to determine the value of

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heritage? Mr. Ives, Mr Kanigan. or Canada’s national experts? Finally, who is better placed to evaluate the viability of a heritage funding proposal? Comox staff, which from the beginning tried to block any proposal and publicly denied heritage value and stated that “Mack Laing had hardly lived at Baybrook”, or professional heritage planners with no interest in local politics?

I leave your readers to draw their own conclusions.

As I said after council’s vote, MLHS has always accepted what was a “political decision,” but I never said that I accepted that it was an objective, factual decision taken in the best interest of the Comox Valley and Canada.

Loys Maingon Comox Valley

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Comox Town Council for ignoring the out-of-town hysteria and proceeding with the demolition of Baybrook House. Removal of this non-descript, derelict eyesore has opened up a beautiful view of the water and mountains. The property will now be a worthy extension to Mack Laing Park, open to all residents and visitors to the Valley.

It is gratifying to know that decisions about the use of public property are made by

Comox taxpayers through their elected representatives - not by outside special interest groups!

Bill McLeod Comox

OH GOOD GRIEF After the Lorne Hotel development debacle, I thought the Comox Town Council had truly done their worst by not listening to the majority of the residents of Comox and ploughing ahead with bylaws changes to allow the 5 storey monstrosity to be built. But now, two more recent stories lead me to conclude this Council is not done yet with the destruction of our Town by the Sea. First they tear down Baybrook house, clearly an historic building and important part of the fabric of this town. Apparently this was done under the guise of saving big bucks for the taxpayers. Here’s a thought, stop giving all the huge tax breaks to business.

And now there’s been a rezoning application submitted by Berwick proposing a design featuring a six story building to be added to the current building. Six stories!!! Are you kidding.

What the heck is happening to this town? What’s happened to the official community plan? But wait, I’m sure council will be very diligent in ensuring there’s a proper process in place,

including a public hearing and I’m sure they will listen and heed the concerns and wishes of the majority of the residents, just like they did with the Lorne proposal. Oh wait, that’s right, they ignored the majority on that one.

Clearly, after 4 years of this Council, there will be a legacy left. Sadly, it won’t be the one the residents want or envision for their town.

Barb Tribe Comox

A RAINBOW BRIDGE? The last couple of weeks, our local newspapers contained questions and suggestions about a pride parade, a rainbow crosswalk and painting the 5th Street bridge in rainbow colors.

One individual asked what will be the route of the pride parade. The answer to that request is it starts at the top of 5th Street and runs down the street to Lewis & Simms parks. The title of the parade we’ve chosen here in the Comox Valley is the Canada Day Parade. It’s a full day of celebration, everyone showing their pride for the country in which we live. It’s on the same date every year, July 1st, so mark your calendar for next year.

Having a rainbow crosswalk, rainbow painted bridge or a rainbow flag as mentioned in previ-

ous newspapers, may have some merit. You see, as a child and throughout my life the rainbow has always been a reminder to me (and many others I know within our community) of God’s promises to each one of us.

The rainbow reminds us of God’s love, His mercy, His forgiveness, His faithfulness, His promise of eternal life, all His promises kept through His son, Jesus Christ. Many of us began with a rainbow bookmark as our first reminder that God keeps His promises.

What a great reminder of God’s promises for all in our community as we cross the rainbow bridge entering our favourite downtown, cross the rainbow crosswalk remembering the steps Jesus took to bear the burden of our sins and seeing a rainbow flag at City hall reminding us that God keeps and still keeps His promises on to eternity.

Charlie Zerkee Courtenay

CORRECTION In the Comox Valley Echo issue on August 17, we erroneously reported that the financial impact on the City of Courtenay for a new service to address homelessness is going to be $8,279.73. The correct amount is $81,279.73. The Echo regrets any wrong impression this might have caused.

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS I TOOK FAMILY to the Prime Steak and Chophouse recently and was extremely pleased with the food and service. We all had a great meal, the prime rib was excellent as was the cheesecake!! Those that had the pasta dishes were very happy. No complaints with the tab. Way to go Kori.

A FEW WEEKS BACK I dropped my passport on the sidewalk downtown. I didn’t realize I’d lost it until I needed to present it, and a retracing of my steps yielded nothing.

Meanwhile,the Mounties called to say someone had dropped my passport at the detachment and I could retrieve it there. I asked who the kind and splendid person was as I intended to thank them profusely, and the Mountie said that it was a young woman with two small children and that she didn’t want her name mentioned. I thank you, dear lady, and though I can’t mention you by name, I can mention your kind deed so everyone knows there is goodness in our midst. Many thanks to you. It saved me much inconvenience indeed.

SHAME, SHAME on family with Black Cadillac Escalade who were washing their vehicle at Chevron Comox using all the squeegies from the pumps.

Even washed the rims of tires. The squeegies would have been left with grit which will scratch windshields for the next customer’s use. There is a vehicle wash centre right next to the station. How disrespectful. The squeegies and water are for cleaning your windshields and lights, not the entire vehicle. The attendant should have told them on intercom that it was not a vehicle washing station.

THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com recklessly on Guthrie Road between Pritchard and Anderton Road. Many pass on the solid line, many, many exceed the 50 km/h speed limit. Those who race each other in the evening or any other time during the day, hopefully

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BOUQUETS to the CVRD for some transparency on the impact of stage 3 on water consumption.

While most know that BC is in drought, brown grass here has very little impact on the Comox lake reservoir- about 1/3 of an inch in the past 24 days. The reservoir has dropped 18.68 inches, largely providing water for ďŹ sh. What is signiďŹ cant is that CVRD bulk water revenues have dropped by an average of $9600/day. We are saving some water with brown grass, but will we pay twice for the lack of planning by BC HYDRO and CVRD? The CVRD could lose $500,000 in bulk water revenue, if stage 3 continues into October.

DOGS - I am so sick and tired of listening to barking dogs every AM and PM on June Rd and Seabank area. What is wrong with their owners, are you all deaf?! Please think of your neighbours PLEASE.

RENEWED MY FAITH in Mankind. I was walking home from the airport after my ight had arrived late, missing the bus and shuttle services that frequent the airport. As I was nearing the end of Knight Road, a friendly gentleman (Jon Ambler) stopped and asked if I needed a ride. As it was starting to rain I accepted his offer. I would like to thank Jon for this gracious act that he offered to a total stranger.

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BEEFS to the parents of the teenagers and the teens themselves, living on or in the vicinity of Briardale Road, Royston. Do

you know what your children are doing or where they are after dark? I, for one of the said homeowners on said street, am fed up with them.

They are impudent, foulmouthed, sarcastic brats.

They’ve been stealing house numbers, destroying property, taking solar lights, driveway markers, etc. I, for one, have since had video surveillance installed and in future will place charges if it happens again. Also, some on eksate boards weaving back and forth in the centre of the road and if asked to move you’d get the ďŹ nger and more cussing. Parents, speak with your children and stop this nonsense or suffer the results of their actions.

MANY BEEFS and the odd raspberry to the Town Council of Comox for the demolishment of Mack Laing’s home, Baybrook. in 1982 you accepted Mack Laing’s bequeathal to the Town of his property and $55,000. You rented the two dwellings on the property for forty years and then have the

nerve in 2015 to tell the public you have no money for the Mack Laing project. Pshaw! $55000 and accrued interest since 1982 plus the rental income and accrued interest should be enough money.

You also brought up the subject of asbestos as if it was something new; in the twentieth century that is a common problem on any home reno. Another lame validation for demolishment of the home.

That building should still be standing but you did a BAD JOB!.

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WITH WILDFIRES covering such huge areas of the western half of our continent it is time to put politics aside and employ the following means to control these fires. I am referring to two of the most effective waterbombers presently employed anywhere.

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One is the huge Ilyushin 76TD and the other is the mid-sized but highly effective Beriev BE-200 amphibian which incidentally would be an ideal replacement for the Martin Mars.

Both of these aircraft were highly effective in controlling the recent fires in Greece. Sadly, however, the US Forest Service has turned down annual offers from Russia for assistance to control their fires.

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This is include west jet airline and the Canadian Airlines, There is the real train of Canada which crossing the union bay sites this kind of transportation used for passengers and shipping as well, the Canadian real train running between the cities in the island, The new and old highway also crossing the union bay sites, In

A BIG TRUCK LOAD of steer manure too ME!! I deeply apologize to all and any that were subject to my outburst and overreac-

site by making extension to be an international airport for long distance and overseas direct links and connections”. Somewhere in these pages it refers to protected parks and how they “focus mainly on the survival of a few threatened species, such as gorillas or chimpanzees.” I’m not clear where that was going.

Another paragraph starts “Beach is a luxurious and intimate resort located right on the shores of Atlantic Ocean, one of Vancouver Island most pristine beaches. “ {are you confused?} If you are going to describe Union Bay, please do it with the class it deserves and not this rubbish.

A GREAT BIG BOUQUET of flowers to the Crown Isle Thrifty staff member who turned in my wallet which I had left at the ATM machine... The honesty reinforces my belief that this is a great place to live.

work. All our family and friends had a wonderful time. What a great place to go if you want to have a few drinks and listen to live music. It is really

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“where good friends meet.” Anyone thinking of planning a party or just looking for a good place to go please check it out. You will not be disappointed.

true professional and an outstanding Ambassador of the City of Courtenay.

MANY MILES of pleasant cycling to the bicyclist that actually used hand signals in the Crown Isle subdivision. The first I’ve seen!

REGARDING the recent article about the CVRD looking for a brand slogan for the Comox Valley I would think it might help to possibly open the selection to submittals from the public. Here is my suggestion to get the ball rolling: “The Whine Capital of B.C.” Any other good ideas?

A BEEF to the individual complaining of the cadet tow planes August 7. The air cadet glider program has taken place at CFB Comox since my husband and I were children (more than 20 years ago). Every time we see the planes, we

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SHOUT OUT: to the CourThe grammar, spelling the Canadian government You guys were amazPerhaps you should contenay Parking Commisand geographic descrip- planning to assist one of ing. We can’t thank you sider moving so someone sionaire of Courtenay. A tion are an insult to Union the nearest airport to the enough for all your hard Bay and the people who live here. Any one reading HERE’S HOW IT WORKS! this would think we are ilOur weekly feature, Beefs and Bouquets, literate hillbillies from Deis intended to be a light-hearted forum liverance. Union Bay is refor you, our readers, to express brief ferred to in the following views on issues and events in your lives. description: “Union Bay It’s not intended to hurt people or make location is accessible by Regan Jamieson, of Cumberland unsubstantiated and libelous comments. different of the transportation facilities, the roads Names won’t be published with the beefs Winner of two classic cheese baskets is improved, the property and bouquets; however, we do need your from Dairy Queen just 15 mints away from full name, mailing address and teletwo airport around, there phone number for verification purposes. are number of different Each week someone will win a 2 Classic Winners, you may pick up your prize certificates at the front desk of airlines that have service Cheese Basket Meals from Dairy Queen. the Echo, 407-D Fifth Street, during regular business hours. Thanks into Vancouver Island, Have fun with this! to everyone for the great submissions- keep ‘em coming!

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THE $500,000 in the CVRD Financial plan to study options to address water quality issues would likely, quickly fix the problems when partnering with Timber west and Cumberland. Or it could pay a lot of lawyers fees, and fines, and we would still be boiling water. What will it be CVRD Directors?

ANOTHER CVRD IN CAMERA Comox Valley Water Committee meeting this week to discuss Dr.Enn’s orders to address turbidly problems. Let’s see solutions,

by September 16th as ordered . The CVRD has $67 million in various bank accounts. CVRD can easily fund repairs to Perseverance Creek, along with Timber west and Cumberland. No more boil water notices - fix it , CVRD!

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Cumberland man charged in beating death of family pet A brutal attack on a family pet has led to charges of animal cruelty against a Cumberland man, following a BC SPCA investigation.

Lee Wood has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada after allegedly hitting the dog, a black female Shih Tzu named Treasure,

with such force that the dog had to be euthanized because of the severity of her injuries. Treasure, who was owned by Wood’s mother, suffered severe blunt force trauma and sustained fractures and hemorrhaging to the skull and neck in the attack on June 9.

“It is heartbreaking to

WANTED If you have any information about the whereabouts of either of these two people, call the Comox Valley RCMP Detachment at 338-1321, or Comox Valley Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (1-800-222-8477). You don’t have to give your name and you could be eligible for a cash reward.

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DOB: 1996-11-30 175 cms, 75 kgs, Blonde hair, Blue eyes

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think of the pain and terror this poor dog must have experienced,” said BC SPCA senior animal protection officer Tina Heary.

“While her life could not be saved, it is important that we seek justice for her and send a strong message that this type of violence against animals is not acceptable in our society.”

Wood’s next court appearance is Sept. 10, 2015, in Courtenay.

If convicted, he faces a maximum fine of $10,000, a jail term and a potential lifetime ban on owning animals.

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a not-for-profit organization reliant on public donations.

Some Merville property owners want Oyster River fire service

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Over 40 property owners within the Merville Fire Protection District want to change their fire protection provider.

A petition signed by 43 property owners requested they be included in the Oyster River Fire Rescue Department’s fire protection area.

Eighteen property owners on Constitution Road have been making this plea since 2011 to the Comox Valley Regional District. They are protected by the Merville fire ser-

Police Blotter Comox Valley responded to the following incidents between August 11 and 17: ■ On August 11th police received a report of a break, enter and theft from a residence on the 2400 block of Tudor drive in Comox. Several electronic devices were stolen.

(2015-10641) ■ Police entered into a report of a robbery that had occurred on 5th street in Courtenay on the afternoon of August 12th.

The victim reports being accosted by a person he knows and had his skateboard, wallet and phone taken. This matter is under investigation. (201510716) ■ On the evening of August 14th police were called to a report of a break, enter and theft from a residence on the 1200 block of Fenwick road in Merville. Several weapons were stolen along with a tv. (2015-10832) ■ While on patrol on Hornby Island on the night of August 15th po-

lice came upon a break, enter and theft that had just occurred at the Hornby Island Co-op. A neighbour had seen a male in a black hoodie, gloves and wearing a black mask and carrying a crowbar around the store. Entry had been made to the store. This investigation is continuing.

(2015-10899)

vices by way of service agreement with the City of Courtenay.

They are now joined by property owners on Surgenor Road, Howard Road and Stephan Road, who cited shorter travel distances from the Oyster River Fire Hall as the rationale for their request.

The properties on Constitution Road and Surgenor Road are covered by the Courtenay Fire Department which has to travel through the Black Creek/Oyster River fire services route. Those from Howard Road and Stephan road are accessed by the Courtenay fire department by way of highway 19A and do not go through the BC/OB fire protection service area.

The Merville Improvement District has not taken any formal action on the petitions. When it first received the petition in 2011, the chair at the time indicated they had no desire to remove Constitution Road properties from their boundary as they had plans to establish their own fire department

in the future.

In 2012 regional district staff proposed to the MFPD that perhaps the Oyster River fire department could provide the requested fire protection service to Constitution Road by way of service agreement with the CVRD. This would facilitate the MFPD retaining the current boundary configuration and at the same time allow Constitution Road residents to benefit from a shorter response distance from Oyster River fire rescue.

The requesting properties on Constitution Road are located 9.9 km from the Oyster River fire hall and approximately 20 km from the Courtenay fire department. The two property owners from Surgenor Road are 8 km away from Oyster River and 22 km from Courtenay.

Around 25 property owners from Howard Road and Stephan road also want out of the Merville fire service area.

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Murder suspect makes first court appearance A 41-year-old Courtenay man suspected in the homicide of a Comox Valley man on Tuesday night appeared in provincial court Friday morning and is now facing a second degree murder charge.

However, the case was adjourned until Aug. 27.

The suspect was identified as Shane Stanford and is known to Comox Valley RCMP. Stanford has already four other unrelated charges pending against him that include assault, possession of stolen property and breach of his own recognizance.

The RCMP are still continuing their investigation of the late Tuesday night incident that took place on the Riverway Trail close to Central Builders on 3rd Avenue just behind Courtenay City Hall at around 10:30 p.m.

A 23-year-old male, who police later identified as Kevin John Burns of Courtenay was discovered with severe injuries. He was taken to St. Joseph’s General Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after.

Merville fire (Continued from page 10) But they are located varying distances from the Oyster fire hall. Staff indicated in order to determine optimal response distance requires, they will have to do further analyses.

Staff reported if specific properties, currently within the MFPD, are to be protected by the Oyster River fire rescue department by way of boundary amendment, an increase in taxation for the service will be applied. Residents would pay approximately $.47/$1000 of assessed value, and properties currently within the BC/OB service area pay approximately $.78/$1000 of assessed value.

This increase will, however, be mitigated by the increased assessment within an amended and larger BC/OB fire protection service area. As the total assessed property value within the service area increases by the value of the included properties, the tax levy for all properties will drop proportionally, based on the same operating cost.

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Relief from Hand and Foot Pain Dr. Deidre Macdonald, ND When our hardworking hands and feet develop painful problems, our quality of life can be significantly affected.

Laser therapy can provide relief for people suffering from painful conditions of the hands and feet such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis and more. Within a few weeks of treatment, many of my patients have reported reduced swelling, increased strength and mobility and a return to normal activities.

Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) has been used successfully as a treatment for an extensive range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

This painless procedure speeds the healing of tissues, including cartilage, ligaments, muscles, bursa, nerves, tendons and skin. The effectiveness of laser therapy has been well established in hundreds of human and animal placebo-controlled, double-blind studies.

Arthritis of the hands and feet: Laser therapy is an excellent treatment choice for

arthritis that has been proven to work in many well designed studies. In animal studies, laser therapy has been shown to decelerate the arthritic process, regenerate worn cartilage, and increase the thickness of cartilage.

In humans, a meta-analysis of eight randomized placebocontrolled trials found that 2-4 weeks of laser therapy offered significant arthritic pain relief compared to placebo controls.

Using a state of the art laser machine, we have helped many people reduce pain and increase mobility in their fingers, thumbs, and wrists as well as in their ankles, feet and toes.

It is very rewarding to witness patients enjoying greater grip strength and mobility and reduced pain and swelling after about 9 to11 treatments.

Even Dupytren’s contractures in the hands soften and recede with laser therapy.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: The treatment of this condition with laser therapy has been extensively studied.

In a review of five significant studies, it was found that the average success rate was

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These patients had experienced pain for an average of two years prior to entering the studies. I have had several patients able to cancel surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome after about nine treatments with laser therapy. One patient was able to return to pruning her vineyard and was pain free two years later when she came back to treat her knees!

Plantar fasciitis: This painful condition affects the bottom of the foot. I usually recommend stretches, exercises and massage for patients with this condition, along with laser therapy.

Research shows that patients report significantly less pain after a series of laser treatments. A study showed that 90% of patients experienced relief: 64% of patients had no pain and another 26% were significantly improved. A placebo controlled study found that the abnormal thickness of the plantar fascia was reduced.

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Delicious Ways to Combat Chronic Inflammation Debbie Bowman, RHN Registered Holistic Nutritionist Edible Island Whole Foods Market While most of us associate inflammation with pain, inflammation can actually be a good thing.

Specifically, inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection.

However, when inflammation persists it can shift from a healing response to a damaging condition.

Chronic inflammation is common among the aging population and is the root cause of many serious illnesses - including heart disease, many cancers, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Most medical doctors treat inflammation with steroids or NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammation drugs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin. However, these drugs can have serious side effects. The good news is that there are alternatives to conventional drug therapy, many which have been clinically proven to be as good as or in some cases better than conventional drug therapy. Even better news is these alternatives are readily available and delicious.

Ginger - Research has illustrated that ginger inhibits inflammatory enzymes allowing for a gradual reduction of inflammation and pain without the negative gastrointestinal side effects that accompany NSAIDs. Ginger also stimulates circulation, inhibits various infections, and strengthens the liver.

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Omega 3 fatty acids - There is strong scientific evidence that supports the use of omega 3 fatty acids for the relief on inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acids activate compounds that block not one, but all of the inflammatory pathways in the body. Omega 3 oils also boost mental flexibility in older adults. The richest sources of omega 3s are from oily fish. However, omega 3 fatty acids are also found in flax oil, walnuts, chia seeds, hemp seeds and marine algae.

Besides those already mentioned, there are more foods you may already have in your kitchen that have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Here is a small sampling: • Extra-virgin olive oil contains a substance called oleocanthol that interferes with two enzymes responsible for inflammation in the body.

• Teas such as white tea, oolong, and green tea are full of catechins, antioxidant compounds that reduce artery plaque and inflammation.

• Cranberries, blueberries and beets are rich in anti-inflammatory antioxidants.

• Red cabbage contains anthocyanin a well-documented antiinflammatory agent. Red cabbage also contains significant amounts of polyphenols that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

• Broccoli is rich in an inflammationfighting flavanoid called kaempferol.

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obstacles to a good night’s sleep, we look at “sleep hygiene”. This involves making sure you are going to bed in a quiet, dark room and taking time before bed for relaxation techniques. TV and computer should be reserved for other times of the day. Caffeine should be avoided all day.

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MARS ďŹ lled to the brim with fawns Hungry baby deer putting a big dent in wildlife centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operating budget

BY DEBRA MARTIN Echo Staff Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no room at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;bambi bungalowâ&#x20AC;?.

And an inďŹ&#x201A;ux of fawns this year is eating the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Centre out of house and home.

MARS director Maj Birch says the wildlife centre has looked after 16 fawns this year - 11 are still being cared for here, while ďŹ ve were sent down-Island. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a record number this year,â&#x20AC;? she says.

Birch says the centre is â&#x20AC;&#x153;reeling from the higher costsâ&#x20AC;? associated with having to feed the fawns goat milk because they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tolerate cow milk.

And at the same time the centre is trying to pay its regular operating costs, plus fund-raise for a new centre on property they bought recently on Williams Beach Road thanks to a bequest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fawns were an extra expense,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The centre is fortunate in that a nearby retired conservation officer is looking after most of the older fawns on his property after they were released from the small pens of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;bambi bungalowâ&#x20AC;? at MARS. The centre is supplying him with the goat milk to feed them.

And they have also had good success this year in rehabbing â&#x20AC;&#x153;kidnappedâ&#x20AC;? fawns that were brought to the centre by well-meaning people who thought they had been abandoned by their mothers.

Many of these fawns have since been reunited with their moms, said Birch.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not sure exactly why there are so many fawns this year.

But she said the mild winter meant the does didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to struggle so hard and were â&#x20AC;&#x153;in really good conditionâ&#x20AC;? before giving birth.

Many of the rescued fawns were ďŹ rst rehabbed at the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;bambi bungalowâ&#x20AC;? where they were given antibiotics and isolated to prevent the spread of any diseases. Plus they were given extra nutrition and stimulated to promote evacuation, something that very young fawns donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t automatically do in captivity.

When given a clean bill of health and judged strong enough to move, the fawns were taken to the volunteerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearby property for further rehabbing.

Birch is grateful for his efforts because of the non-stop feeding the fawns need until they can be introduced to â&#x20AC;&#x153;browseâ&#x20AC;? for their food source.

On the farm they move into a different series of pens as they grow older, until eventually theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re big and strong enough to jump the ďŹ nal fence and go out on their own, probably in November.

Next year, Birch is hopeful that the new wildlife rehab centre will be built, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have more accommodation for fawns apart from the small â&#x20AC;&#x153;bambi bungalowâ&#x20AC;?.

In the meantime, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to help out with feeding the fawns, or contributing to the new wildlife centre, all donations are gratefully accepted.

You can donate online at the MARS website at wingtips.org or send cheques or drop off cash.

Correction on The Berwick plans The Comox Valley Echo reported about The Berwick in Comox planning a major expansion in its August 7 publication.

However, it will not see the facility double in size as reported but simply adding 34 more units to its current 134 units.

It will be an addition to its existing building.

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Vancouver Island ‘Pagan Pride’ comes to the Valley for first time on Saturday Pagans from all over Vancouver Island will come together on Saturday, August 22nd, for the first time at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds Rotary Bowl to celebrate 11 years of Vancouver Island Pagan Pride.

After 10 successful years of celebrations in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island Pagan Pride is on the move to share the festivities with other parts of the Island.

Pagan Pride Day is an international project that promotes tolerance and understanding between people with different belief systems through education, activism, charity and community.

Vancouver Island Pride Day aims to show the public what Paganism is about through a daylong collection of workshops, rituals and demonstrations.

It’s also a time for the Pagan community to come together and celebrate our diversity with live entertainment, vendor tables with goods and services from pagan or pagan friendly businesses and organizations.

“I’m very excited to be bringing Pagan Pride to the Comox Valley. There are a lot of people who are curious about Paganism, or maybe have been practicing for a while, and this

is an opportunity for all of us to connect with the broader community, make a contribution and have fun doing it,” says Mary Malinski, High Priestess of the Circle of the Sacred Muse and Maiden of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church of Canada.

Each year the Pagan community dedicates its hard work and energy towards raising donations for a charitable organization that has a positive effect in the community at large. In previous years proceeds raised by Vancouver Island Pagan Pride Day have been donated to organizations like the Canadian Diabetes Association, Cystic Fibrosis Canada, and many others.

This year Pagan Pride is collecting non-perishable food items and donations for Lush Valley Food Action Society and the Comox Valley Food Bank.

The 11th annual Vancouver Island Pagan Pride Day will be held on Saturday, August 22nd at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds Rotary Bowl from 11 am to 6 pm. The event is open to everyone and admission is free, though donations for the Food Bank and Lush Valley are highly encouraged.

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Fall fair trucking in water for four feature attractions; fire plan in place

BY DEBRA MARTIN Echo Staff

Why Isn’t This Covered?

Dear Doctors - My son hurt himself hiking, and as

his injuries weren't too serious he didn't go to Emergency. Later, his teeth were bothering him so he saw our dentist. He damaged his teeth greatly, and may lose them and require dental implants or bridgework. The cost is considerable, and I'm upset. If he went to the ER, B.C. Medical would have covered it. Am I right or wrong here?

Answer - To put your mind at ease – whether he

went to the ER or to the family dentist – it won't make much difference financially. We think diagnosis, not dollars and cents. It is important to investigate every option to put the patient at ease and we do present a variety of solutions – not surprisingly with varying financial price tags on them. It is highly doubtful that B.C.Medical would have paid for anything. Close to 10% of visits to the ER are dental related, and virtually no hospital has a dentist on staff. Usually you are provided with a prescription for antibiotics and perhaps pain killers, and instructed to see your dentist in the morning.

We say morning because a disproportionate number of incidents that cause this kind of damage occur on the weekend or at night. Think 'boys being boys'. Provincial plans are medical NOT dental.

They are true insurance – you pay premiums each month, and whatever happens from child birth to cancer surgery is covered. At the low end of the scale you won't get a private room and you will put up with waitlists, but your plan truly 'has your back'. Dental insurance is nothing more than a partial co-payment program set up with your employer to cover a certain percentage of specific treatment only. It is graduated depending on what level of plan you have, and management may get greater benefits than assembly line workers. Every plan has a ceiling, and your employers' premiums this year automatically grow depending on last year's claims. Most patients have check-ups, fillings, some extractions, hygiene visits – and these are largely covered. Beyond that with restorative work (such as the bridgework and implants you mentioned) the plans usually contribute only 50%, up to an annual maximum of perhaps $2,000. Every dental plan has a ceiling.

None of the provincial medical plans have that same feature. If B.C. Medical gave patients carte blanche to have whatever restorative dental work covered, the plan would be broke overnight. It will never happen. Your son is no further behind by not going to the ER. All he missed out on was a prescription. They have their own room full of patients with life and death issues, so there isn't any dentistry going on there!

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This summer’s drought conditions are unprecedented, especially for organizers of annual events like the fall fair.

The Comox Valley Exhibition is planning to truck in 35,000 gallons of water to make sure popular attractions such as the Dock Dogs, log rolling and kids’ trout fishing pond can go ahead at this year’s fair Aug. 28-30.

CVE executive director Therese Schwab says the group has hired a tanker truck to bring in water from an area outside the Comox Valley in order to comply with the Stage 3 water restrictions now in effect here.

“Four of our features use a lot of water,” Schwab said. So rather than canceling the popular attractions, the decision was made to buy and truck in water from elsewhere where there are no water restrictions.

Signage throughout the fairgrounds will notify

Water will be trucked in for the popular Dock Dogs people that no local water has been used in violation of the water restrictions.

One of the features powered by the trucked-in water will be the annual entry feature display done every year at the fair to illustrate the theme.

“Island Waterscapes does a beautiful display,” says Schwab.

This year the theme is “100 Fair Memories” in celebration of Courtenay’s centennial.

After the fair is over, wa-

ter from the private company attractions such as the Dock Dogs and lumberjack show will be partially used to wet down the fairgrounds.

“We’ll totally need it,” said Schwab.

And for the first time ever, the fall fair has been asked by the Courtenay Fire department to file a special fire safety plan prior to getting an event licence.

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Many of the regulations are aimed at overnight campers who stay during the fall fair, including those attending the Friday and Saturday night concerts, plus competitors such as barrel racers.

Propane fire pits and charcoal cooking appliances are banned, and any other cooking gear such as gas barbecues or cookstoves must be four feet off the ground, and you must have a fire extinguisher.

Smoking will be limited to special designated areas only.

Around-the-clock security must also be provided, plus access to water supplies around the site.

Ironically, the 35,000 gallons of water the fair is trucking in for the attractions will also fill one of the fire plan’s requirements for having that amount of water on-site for fire protection purposes. The site is also serviced by fire hydrants.

Even the large electrical distribution boxes throughout the grounds that are equipped with a faucet must also have a hose attached or a bucket available.

“We just have to be extra careful,” said Schwab.

■ For more information on this year’s CV Exhibition, or on the fire regulations, please go to www.cvex.ca You can also check out the supplement included in today’s Echo.

YANA health benefit Sunday “Heart Drum Beat Yoga & Healing Services in downtown Courtenay is hosting a Benefit Drive to celebrate Summer and Health and Wellness in the Comox Valley on Sunday, Aug. 23, 10 am to 4 pm.

The community can enjoy a Yin Yoga class, Holistic Personal Development Workshop and/or a Massage Therapy Session by voluntary donation with all proceeds to YANA. This event is located at The House of Now, 536 Fifth Street, Courtenay.

For more information or to schedule your session(s), see the website event page at http://heartdrumbeat. com/summer-wellnessevent-benefit-drive or call Arrow Gonsalves at 250.650.9905”

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Fred Bigelow, a former base commander who is helping the Comox Valley Economic Development Society, relayed their goals to a myriad of guests from different innovative companies that included the Italian aeronautics ďŹ rm Alenia Aermacchi, who is one of the major bidders for the Fixed Wing Project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a bidder here, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to me because it just helps put the spotlight on how important this program is,â&#x20AC;? said Bigelow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The folks that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working with, the Economic Development Society and others in the valley, we remain agnostic about the airplane type.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not recommending one aircraft over another but our message is very simple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the right place to conduct ďŹ xed-wing search and rescue training. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the right place for the country, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the right place for the air force and of course it would beneďŹ t our community.â&#x20AC;?

Bigelow wanted visitors that included the Minister of Technology, Amrik Virk, to leave with that message.

He cited why the training centre should be in Comox. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The beauty of our position is itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s found on logic and operational necessity,â&#x20AC;? said Bigelow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not looking for something we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deserve. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not doing this for political means. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing it because this is the right place. Making sure that people who might have a part in making that decision understand how important it is to ďŹ&#x201A;y those missions here in comparison to Southern Ontario and Annapolis Valley region. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got real

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ley Association of Registered Nurses of BC. Council has also given staff permission to proceed with due diligence works that would cost the city around $12,000. They include a hazmat survey of the existing house on the site ($3,500), an environmental site assessment to determine soil contamination ($2,500, a geotechnical survey of soils condition and capacity ($3,000), and a civil engineering assessment of the capacity of existing water main, storm drains and sanitary sewer services to the site ($3,000).

CAO David Allen was also appointed the city project manager and would be required to make a quarterly report to council.

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Representatives of Alenia Aermacchi, director Roberta Leva and Ian McIntyre, training solutions specialist for DRS Technologies, did not talk much about their bid for FWSAR and where the Comox base stands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First of all I love the weather and second of all I love the location,â&#x20AC;? said McIntyre, who did some of his military training at the Comox base. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about me. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whatever makes sense for the bid and the business aspect. Certainly the West Coast has a lot to offer. It always has. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not telling any secrets. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the RFP that all of the main operating bases for ďŹ xedwing search and rescue can house the operational training unit. The current one is here right now. Whether it goes here, whether it goes to Winnipeg, Trenton or Greenwood, it depends on a lot of factors. But the bid gives you the ďŹ&#x201A;exibility going to the place where, you as a company thinks is a better location. We are not in a situation right now to tell you what that is because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have all the information yet.â&#x20AC;?

McIntyre explained their proposal has to be submitted by the end of September. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bid has to go in by the end of September.

By that time we have to have a certain percentage of the industrial mutual beneďŹ ts already identiďŹ ed to the government,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you win, you have another period of putting the rest of the percentage in place within a certain time period.â&#x20AC;?

The ďŹ xed-wing RFP requires companies vying to land the contract to also choose the location for the training centre for the ďŹ xed wing aircraft. McIntyre indicated there are a lot of variables to consider.

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The appointed proponents objective is to develop an affordable housing development for co-ed homeless, or atrisk-of-homelessness singles, mental health and substance use clients, Aboriginal people, and people with physical disabilities. They have garnered the support of other groups such as the Comox Bay Care Society, LUSH Valley, Aids Vancouver Island and Comox Val-

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But it was a joint proposal from the Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;akola Group of Societies and the Wachiay Friendship Centre.

The project, which topped the list of strategic priorities of council, is a 30-unit complex at 810 Braidwood Rd. that would be built to help widerange of in-need and at risk tenants, and also accommodate familes with children and seniors.

Courtenay council approved staff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation to appoint both

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Wachiay Friendship Centre shows off new radio station Screen printing business has grown since it opened earlier this year Echo Staff The Wachiay Friendship Centre recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.

The public had an opportunity to see and learn about the array of services the centre has been providing to the community over the years.

One of the many highlights of the open house that was held last Monday was the new radio station. Although the centre is still waiting for funding to come through, they are excited at the prospect of having an FM broadcast.

Another feature that the centre is very proud of is the screen printing program that opened earlier this year. It has attracted local and international attention.

“This originally started off as an afternoon art program that was funded by the Comox Valley Art Gallery and it was put together in a very short span of time,” said Erin Brillon, youth worker.

At first local screen printing expert Andy MacDougall would have to cart

Youth worker Erin Brillon and Andy MacDougall proudly show off the screen printing equipment that has become a big success at the Wachiay Friendship Centre. his art equipment back and forth from his studio so Andy Everson could give Northwest Coast art lessons. But over a few rounds of funding the pro-

gram evolved to provide more entrepreneurship training while simultaneously involving the community more extensively.

Officials worked with

School District 71 to get the instruction accredited as an independent studies course while pursuing the youth business-training angle.

“Out of that developed what you see in the back there with all the goods,” Brillon said. “It’s a social enterprise we created called OneTribe. All

the students that went through the program started creating work.”

The learners even got to sell their fashion creations at the recent Atmosphere Gathering, providing valuable real-world lessons.

“We had a great time and the students got a lot of experience with marketing their work,” she said.

“They got to kinda test the market without actually having to put money out.”

On top of Atmosphere, students were able to sell their designs at Nautical Days, Vancouver Island Musicfest, and Elevate the Arts.

The capital used to create the art went on its own transformation thanks to grants from the province, the BC Arts Council, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres’ Urban Partnerships program and the First Peoples’ Cultural Council, while corporate donations poured in from Speedball Inks, SEFAR (a press, a dryer, screens and mesh) and Fimor (donated squeegees).

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(Continued from page 23) The 30 inch by 40 inch Thieme press from SEFAR is raising eyebrows among many artists, as is the UV dryer - the only one on Vancouver Island.

MacDougall said elementary schoolchildren have also been getting glimpses of Wachiay’s emerging screen printing capabilities.

“I mean, I’m prejudiced, but I think printing is still really important in the world,” he said. “So the kids come in and they learn a little bit about Tshirt printing and about art printing. Then we tell them about all the electronics and all the things that make our world go ‘round that are all screen printed. It’s quite an amazing thing.”

For MacDougall, connecting youth with the inner look at the process of “making” is a useful exercise.

“I think that a lot of kids in our society think that everything comes from Walmart,” he said. “Part of what we’re trying to do is show them we can actually make things here.”

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Youth worker Erin Brillon and student Acheron Marinkais work on the new radio station at the Wachiay Friendship Centre. to local artists, but the group behind the Wachiay project has already started drumming up excitement elsewhere.

Overtures have been made by an Arkansas native artist and someone in Toronto interested in creating pinball machine tribute art.

Four artists from the

University of Victoria’s anthropology department will be experimenting with prints in the fall as they work towards a 2016 Victoria Art Gallery show.

As far as MacDougall’s concerned, the unveiling is just the beginning.

“It’s kinda a long-term dream to get something like this going,” he said.

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“We think we’re going to do great things here we’re already doing great things.

“So that’s pretty cool.

The centre is offering courses on basic screen printing.

There’s a session happening on Sept 19 and 20, and also on Oct. 24 and 25.

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), the Village of Cumberland (VOC) and TimberWest have agreed to work collaboratively on an options analysis study in response to receiving a hazard abatement or prevention order from Island Health’s medical health officer.

The order was regarding the erosion along the banks of Perseverance Creek – which may have been a contributing factor to the boil water advisories issued last winter.

On December 11, 2014, a boil water advisory was issued for the Comox Valley water system due to high turbidity. The turbidity took a significant time to clear in Comox Lake which extended the length of the advisory to 47 days.

A contributing factor to the cause and duration may have been the erosion along a gorge feeding Perseverance Creek – a stream that runs into Co-

mox Lake.

In places, the gorge has 30 metre high cliffs along one side of the river bank.

In the summer the stream completely dried out and then when heavy rainfall followed, the water flow undercut the cliff, causing soil, silt and clay to fall into the stream and then settle into Comox Lake creating higher than normal turbidity - impacting the drinking water of over 41,000 people.

“Cumberland is committed to working with the Comox Valley Regional District and TimberWest to find ways to reduce the amount of sediment entering Perseverance Creek and the Comox Valley water system to help ensure that the residents of Courtenay, Comox and the regional district have safe, high quality drinking water,” said Leslie Baird, mayor of the Village of Cumberland.

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

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

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

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Rotary Clubs of the Comox Valley ROTARY RIBFEST

Residents of Vancouver Island North and visitors can look forward to an exciting new event; the first annual Comox Valley Ribfest. This family-friendly event will take place from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Entry to the site is Free although a donation to the Big Pink Pig at the entrance would be appreciated.

The Ribfest will feature up to five of North America’s top professional cooks, better known as “Ribbers”, who will tempt your taste buds with delicious sizzling ribs and mouth-watering sauces. Our lineup of Ribbers includes Boss Hogs, Misty Mountain, Smoke & Bones, Gator BBQ and Prairie Smoke & Spice BBQ. For detailed information on these Ribbers, please go to our website: www.comoxvalleyribfest.ca. In addition to the Ribbers, other vendors, including sever-

EVENT CALENDAR Rock Brewery and Hoyne Brewing Co., while 40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery will feature their locally-produced selection.

Car enthusiasts, you won’t want to miss the Classic and Custom Car Show on Sunday from 10am-3pm.

We are extremely grateful to our sponsors for helping make this a successful event. The VIP Lounge will be sponsored by Vancouver Island Insurance Centres and VIP Parking will be supplied by Acheson Whitley Sweeney Foley in Association with Holekamp. Other sponsors are yet to be confirmed.

Comox Valley Ribfest will bring three great fun-filled days to the Comox Valley. To make it happen we are going to need lots of volunteers. For volunteer opportunities and registration, please go to our website www.comoxvalleyribfest.ca Volunteers will receive T-Shirts and

al local producers, will offer a variety of fresh and flavourful food items.

Ribfests are not just about eating.

There will be great live entertainment all three days on the Comox Valley Dodge - 97.3 The Eagle Main Stage featuring several of Comox Valley’s finest local musicians, as well as other performers. Among these are Recording Artist Ray Materic, Emily Spiller, The Annie Handley Band and many more. There will also be a “Fun Zone’ and donkey rides for the kids.

New regulations enable alcohol to be consumed throughout the site so that Ribfest will be an open format allowing families to sit together enjoying Free “live” entertainment and a fabulous meal; and while the kids enjoy a juice or water adults may partake in a glass of beer or wine.

Beer will be available from two great microbreweries including Big

a chance to WIN fun prizes including entry in a random draw for a Sharp 42” Full HD LED TV valued at $500.00 Proceeds from Ribfest will support Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise local and international projects. Some of our local projects include playgrounds installations including the extremely popular Rotary Sky Park Playground, pathway developments, renovations at Camp Gilwell Scout centre and donations to the Comox Valley Child Development Association, L’Arche Comox Valley, Comox Valley Hospice Society and Dawn to Dawn.

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Coalition presents draft of 5-year plan on helping the homeless Their review revealed there are only 29 emergency shelter beds in the valley - 18 at the Salvation Army’s Pidcock home and 11 at the Transition Society’s Lilli house.

As for transitional housing, there are only 59 units in the valley provided by Dawn to Dawn.

There are 629 subsidized housing units for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and 198 local cost rentals exist at Avalanche Hotel and Maple Pool Campground.

There is zero supportive housing in the valley. Helen Boyd, coordinator of Care-AVan-Program, said these are housing units with support services on the premises.

“That does not exist,” said Boyd, who added they’re hoping the Braidwood project would become the first supportive housing in the valley, providing 30 units.

The coalition has four strategies.

The primary goal is to create additional housing with the supports in place where they are necessary. The second is to create a collaborative network between non-profit groups and the community to look at prevention and education. The

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Comox Valley Regional District got its first glimpse of the first draft of a five year plan to address homelessness in the region.

The Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness presented the results of their intensive six week work that ran from June 24 to August 11. The coalition is a collective of different local non-profit groups and organizations.

Currently there are 15 community support groups that are working with the homeless or at risk individuals.

They include Dawn to Dawn, Eureka Club House, Transition Society, Amethyst House, St. George’s United, Head Injury Society, John Howard Society, Habitat for Humanity, Aids Vancouver island, Salvation Army Services, Wachiay Friendship Society, Comox Valley Recovery Centre, Comox Valley Nursing Centre, Mental Health & Substance Use and Comox Bay Care Society (Care-A-Van).

In developing its plan, the coalition assessed existing housing and supports in the valley.

third is the Coalition Capacity Building, which Boyd said is needed to insure the group’s longevity. The fourth is funding and fundraising.

One of its first year goals in Strategy One is to establish a housing development team to oversee strategy that will include the creation of 6 to 10 units of transitional housing at the Salvation Arm Shelter at Pidcock. BC Housing has awarded a grant of $425,000 for this project.

In year two, the plan is to create two new units of transitional housing at Amethyst House under the supervision of the Comox Valley Transition Society.That will cost $80,000.

The other goal is to establish a five-resident permanent home with live-in manager.

The cost is $70,000. Funding would be derived from the CVRD homelessness tax funds that the public will be asked to vote on in a referendum on Nov. 28.

There is also a plan to provide a part-time drop-in for people who are homeless.

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“There is no higher priority in watershed management than maintenance of water quality and we hope to see the best option implemented as soon as possible.”

“We are pleased that all parties working collaboratively on this study, which benefits the CVRD as it is one of several priority items for the CVRD’s water committee. The CVRD has had several meetings with regional and provincial stakeholders and participated in several tours of the affected area to get a better idea of the scope of this problem,” said Bob Wells, CVRD’s water committee chair.

“We are also moving forward with the engineering study for water treatment options to comply with Island Health’s drinking water treatment policy - another critical step in determining needs related to long-term capital works.”

The option analysis study obtained through an independent engineering firm must be completed by September 16, 2015.

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A swimming advisory was posted last week by Island Health at the Comox Lake campground beach, one of the Valley’s popular swimming spots.

High levels of bacteria were recorded there, prompting the advisory.

It has since been lifted as regular testing shows levels back to acceptable limits.

While an ‘advisory’ doesn’t ban swimming, it does warn people that they might get sick if they go in.

Island Health spokesperson Valerie Wilson said it’s unknown what’s causing the high levels of E.coli bacteria sampled at the campground beach.

It could be anything from the hot, dry weather to seagulls.

You can check for the latest results and advisories on the web at: http://www.viha.ca/ mho/recreation/beach_reports.

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Congrats to Jack Burgess who shot his age 74, Art Karpus had a steady recorded net 59.

Nice to see our major heart surgery member Karl Fawthorpe back among the prizes.

0-14 low gross Lawry Willis 71, Tracy Branch 72, 15 + low gross Jack Burgess 74, Art Karpus 79, Low Nets Vic Crisp 64, Mark Smith 65, Bill (Bowlzy) Bowles 65, Rick (Chachi) McCaughan 65, Ken Loga 66, KP Prizes 10 KP 0-14 Rick McCaughan (Bowlzy Brkfst Comox PaciďŹ c Express) 2/11 KP 0-14 Lawry Willis (Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club) 3/12 Long drive 0-14 Kaj Petersen (Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club) 4/13 KP 15+ Art Karpus (Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club) 5 KP All Vic Crisp (Browning Karl Fawthorpe) 14 KP ALL Lawry Willis (Investors Group Keith Gibson) 15 KP 2nd shot 15+ Karl Fawthorpe (Bowlzy Brkfst Comox PaciďŹ c Express) 7/16 Long Drive 15+ Brian Slater (Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club) 9 KP All Brad Scheck (Rick Siddal Financial services) 18 KP All Jack Burgess (Glacierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gutters) Skins Tracy Branch, Kaj Petersen x 2, Bill Bowles, Mark Smith, Lawry Willis, Marty Petersen. Jimmy Slater, Brian Buchanan, Jack Burgess x 2, Karl Fawthorpe, Mike (Slim) Simmons, Rob Rasmussen.

POG 15+ Karl Fawthorpe #15

Deuces Larry Kulesh, Jack Burgess x 2, Tracy Branch, Terry Christie, Lawry Willis.

Remenber, Club Championships 22/23 August Get your names into the pro shop and good luck to all.

Submitted by Vic Crisp

CROWN ISLE CROWNS 2 CLUB CHAMPIONS The club championships were held last weekend and congratulations to the winners: Low gross: Raelene Robertson Low net: Margaret Forgeron On yet another gorgeous day in the Comox Valley, our Tuesday ladies had their PIN DAY where gross and net scores and putts were recorded.

AND THE WINNERS ARE: 1st low gross: Val Dingwall 2nd low gross: Katy Macaulay and 3rd low gross: Marilyn McCusker 1st low net: Shirley Ketter and Marlene Horvath, 2nd low net: Judy Aldcroft and Judy Constantino, 3rd low net: Evie MacDonald 1st low putts: Gillian Kirkpatrick, 2nd low putts: Shirley Ketter and Marsha MacKinnon and 3rd putts: Val Dingwall, Donna Cunliffe, and Sandy Dudley In the Dawn Coe Jones tournament (handicaps 15 and under), our very own Val Dingwall was a winner!

CROWN ISLE LADIESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; NINE AND WINE is Aug. 26th with 5 PM shotgun.

Wear your blingiest golf attire!! The season ďŹ nale is on Oct 2nd with 4 PM shotgun beneďŹ tting Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Sign up at the proshop as a team, single or double. 250 703-5029.

Everyone welcome.

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DAY NIGHT Stableford results on a gorgeous Wednesday evening of August 12th.

1st Don Ellis 23 pts, 2nd Marty Petersen 22 pts, 3rd Ian Leakey 22 pts.

4th place was a 5 way tie with 21 pts for Nick Usher, Tracy Branch, Shawn Vincent, Mike Simmond and Dave Wood.

Deuces for Jim Eremko, Mike Naso, Mike Simmons, Rick Adams, Gary Snider and Scott Fraser.

Skins for Rick Adams, Vic Crisp, Mike Simmons and Mike Naso.

Hole Prize winners and their sponsors: #11 KP, Shawn Vincent, Comox Mens Club #12 Long Drive, Nick Riley, Bill Wheeldon Construction #13 KP, Pat Riva, Westview Ford Sales (Mike Paroshy) #14 KP, Todd Shrub, Rick Siddall Financial Services #16 Long Drive, Brad Scheck, Comox Mens Club #18 KP, Dan McMahon, Shilo Painting

COMOX THURSDAY LADIES GOLF AUG. 13 On a hot and humid night there were 22 ladies of which 10 were guests.

The Low Gross winners shooting 44 were Sue Leakey, Janice Nicklin, Nancy Riva and Donna Wilson.

The Low Net winners with a score of 35 were Patti Harris and Marg Siddall. The prize for Low putts was won by Janice Nicklin and Joan Rallison with 13.

The longest putts were made by Joan Rallison on hole #2 and Barb Siska on #7.

Closest to the hole in three on #4 was Phyllis Taylor, who won the golf socks donated

by Keith Gibson.

The draw for the ball in the water on #5 was won by Barb Siska.

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The draw prizes were as follows: Signature wines, Karen Vanetta, Nancy Riva and Janice Nicklin. The travel coffee mug sponsored by Creative Orthodontics was won by Phyllis Taylor.

Kathy Branch sponsors hand and foots packs which were won by Cindy VonKampen. Linda Diamond won the Mid Island Gift Card. Donna won the gift certiďŹ cate sponsored by the Tee Box. The Thriftyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gift card was won by Patti Harris and the taffy from Arizona gifts went to Colleen Boudreaux.

Dian Hing won the golf balls donated by Chinook Forest products. The Bulk Barn gift certiďŹ cate was won by Cindy Byerley.

The Thursday night league will be starting at 5 for 5:30.

Please contact the pro shop at 250-339-4444 for more information.

GLACIER GREENS LADIES GOLF TUESDAY A favourite format of 2 best low nets per team, near ďŹ&#x201A;awless teamwork of Judy Brown, Rosslyn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke and Lori Cameron took 1st place with 126, closely followed by Twyla Graff, Carmel Horochuk, Liz van B and Sylvia Nekoliachuk with 127.

Settling for consolation with 131 were Ellie Nicholas, Ann Blake, Lynn Pringle and Rose Jabcobson.

Tying for honourable mention with 132 were Leslie Hauser, Rikki Farrell, and Glenda Kinney and team of Connie Alexa, Janet Edwards and Gillian Iddiols.Carding 134 were Brenda Livingston, Gene Renaud and Tobi Norris.

KPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: #4 Carmel Horochuk, #15 Judy Brown.

Lowest putts with 29 was Rikki Farrell and longest putt on #18 Lori Cameron.

The buzz is already happening for the upcoming

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Fran Hume Memorial Shootout. All Glacier Green lady members are welcome to ďŹ nd a partner and sign up or be a spare if you are not able to compete in all three Tuesdays starting September 15th.

That is pretty much it for now.

Submitted by Lori Cameron

SUNNYDALE THURSDAY NIGHT August 13 had a good turnout. Helen McLoughlin and the longest drive on #1, way to go Helen!

Mary Lynn Doubinin was closest to the tree on #2.

Sylvia Stephens was closest to the pin 2nd shot on #3.

Marilyn Curley was closest to the rock on #4. June Fuller was closest to the pin 3rd shot on #5. K aren Garrett had the longest putt on #7. Pearl Madden had 15 for the lowest putts and Marilyn Curley was the most honest golfer.

Weekly prize winners were: Booster Juice - Cheryl Sellers Boston Pizza - Louise Smiley Fluids Bar & Grill - Jill Marshall Great Canadian Oil Change/Car Wash - Sherry Harrison Investors Group Janet Gee/ Locals Restaurant - Judy Mann Jo Klassenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill - Ardene

Larison & Peggy Ferguson Michaels Off Main - Monique Walker Panago Pizza - Erica Roy & Helen McLoughlin Plates Eatery - Anna Butler Pro Shop - Mary Lynn Doubinin Subway - Barb Dixon Union Street Grill - Deb McMahon Whistle Stop Pub - Marilyn Curley Soxs - Sylvia Stephens & Colleen Robson Golf Glove - June Fuller Visor - Erma Derkson Submitted by Mary Lynn Doubinin

Free swimming lessons next week The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is offering free swim lessons at the CVRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports centre August 24 to August 27, 2015 from 3:00- 6:00 p.m.

The sessions are offered at no charge for the four days, with all swim levels scheduled. Classes are a half hour long and are suited for everyone from toddlers to older adults.

Register soon as space is limited and attendance to all four classes is required.

Registration can be done in person at the CVRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports centre during regular business hours or over the phone at 334-9622 ext.

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Great jazz from Argentina this Sunday at the Gardens The third and final Summer Jazz Concert at The Gardens on Anderton takes place at 2 pm on this Sunday, when the Gabriel Palatchi Trio from Argentina performs a two hour concert of really exciting and upbeat Latin music.

The trio comprises Gabriel Palatchi, piano and organ; Jose Sanchez, drums and Sean Orabit, bass.

As part of the trio’s cross-Canada tour, Georgia Straight jazz Society, in a joint venture with the Anderton Therapeutic Garden Society are looking forward to seeing a large crowd experience the music of one of the new generation of great talented South American jazz ensembles.

The Jazz Society’s interest in this program is the presentation of world class live jazz, whereas the event is also a fundraising opportunity for the Garden Society, and a chance to increase public awareness of the finest public gardens in Comox Valley.

Critics have been raving about Palatchi’s music; for the last three years the band has toured throughout various parts of Argentina, Mexico and Canada, performing at important venues and international music festivals including the Coyote Jazz,

Gabriel Palatchi and his trio from Argentina perform this Sunday, Aug. 23 at Anderton Gardens

New ballet academy opens The owners and instructors of the newest Dance Academy in Courtenay are pleased to announce the upcoming Grand Opening of the Ilha Ballet Academy.

Owners Vlademir Pereira and Jessa Pereira are opening this dance studio in the Comox Valley area, bringing in some of the area’s top dance instructors to share their wealth of expertise. The faculty will be initially composed of: Courtney Hunchuk, instructor of Modern/Contemporary/Body Conditioning Pro-

gram Mackenzie Ruthven, instructor of Tap/ Jazz /Lyrical Vlademir Pereira, instructor of Ballet/ Men’s Work/Classical Repertoire and Variations Jessa Pereira, instructor of ballet/lyrical/ pointe/classical repertoire and variations Instructors and choreographers from around the globe will make special appearances to work with the students throughout the year.

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Kaslo Jazz Festival, Starbelly Jam Music Festival, Caribbean Days Festival, Fiestaval Latin Festival and Central Music Festival among others.

The promotional tour for their debut CD ‘Diario de Viaje’ (Travel Diary), was incredibly successful, creating a buzz in each local music scene that the trio visited.

The album was chosen as one of the best Latin Jazz albums of the year

by JAZZ FM Toronto 91.1, and is being played on radio stations all over the world - from Alaska through to South America, Europe and the Middle East and Australia.

It has been reviewed and featured on the Latin Jazz Network, Rolling Stone Magazine, The Toronto Star Magazine, Salsa Son Timba Colombia, Newstime South Africa, Ejazznews.com and Insideworldmusic.com among others.

This tour is promoting the trio’s new album, ‘Caja Musical’ (Music Box).

This is your rare opportunity to spend an afternoon in an outdoor setting enjoying really magnificent live jazz.

Why not get a group of friends and neighbours together for a picnic and celebration of living in one of the loveliest places on Earth; bring your favourite food and drinks, stretch back and count your blessings?

For more information about Palatchi’s music, visit his official web site GABRIELPALATCHI.COM Admission is $10, children under 14, free.

Snacks and drinks will be on sale.

Ample parking is available.

Look for the ‘Live Music’ sign outside Anderton Nurseries, head in to the back area away from the highway, and follow the directions from the parking attendants.

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Simms Millennium Park 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.

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Lillian Ruth Ewert Lillian Ruth Ewert, born in Campbell River, passed in loving care at Victoria Hospice on Aug 15, 2015. Beloved and only sister of Rudy (Norma), Hank, Wally (Henrietta), Frank and David (Chauntel). Aunt to Darren, Emily, Kevin and Sheldon. Beloved niece of Anna Thayer nee Rempel. Much loved friend of Erin, Edie and many others. Ruth was a successful and respected denturist, ďŹ rst in Abbotsford, then in Courtenay. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humour and warm personality. If you wish, please donate to your local Hospice Society in Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name. No service by request.

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MARCH 6th, 1931 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AUGUST 10th, 2015 On Monday, August 1 0 th, 2015, Jim passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Durham City England, to Jack and Martha Egan, and was the second youngest of eight. He attended Durham University, graduating with a degree in agriculture. Earlier, he volunteered to serve in the Korean War but, to his surprise, was posted to Japan and Malaya.

He married Ann in 1962 and in 1967, with three small children, they emigrated as 1st generation to Canada. Posted to Fort St. John as a Land Officer for the Provincial Government, Jim was transferred to Prince Rupert in 1969 where soon after, their fourth child was born.

In 1972 they put down roots in Courtenay where Jim was Land Manager and where he devoted many years to the K.V.A. and Govt. Retired Employees.

Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of music, reading, gardening and curiousity in everything around him inďŹ&#x201A;uenced all who knew him. Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family meant the world to him. He leaves his life partner, friend and wife Ann, daughters Katherine (and soulmate Kevin) and Helen (Norm); his sons Richard (Loretta) and John (Jasmine); his precious grandchildren Chloe, Chase, Annaka, Michael, Jayden, and William; his surviving sister Kathleen as well as many dearly loved relatives in England, Germany and BC. Jim was a father and friend to many more than his biological children. He was an inspiration, a creator, a musical companion and a lover of truth and knowledge. He will be greatly missed and forever loved by all who had the honour to meet and know him.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Dr. A Bakshi, Dr. P. Nel and all the incredible nursing and homecare staff for the amazing care and compassion shown to Jim and his family.

A gathering to celebrate Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held in the Garden of Egan at a future date. Jim had a fathomless store of quotations. Now that he is truly and ďŹ nally Home, his most infamous and much used line seems appropriate; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m at Home and I wish you all wereâ&#x20AC;?.

Donations in Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to Canadian Wildlife Fund or a charity of choice.

Many thanks to Toneff Funeral Services.

FORTIN, George George Fortin of Courtenay, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 10, 2015, aged 77. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife of 52 years, Peggy, son Les and Terry, daughter Michelle, 9 grandchildren, 8 greatgrandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, brother Henry, sister Marilyn and many nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his daughter Maria, son Travis, sister Yvonne and brother Rick. He will be remembered as a strong, generous man who loved his fishing, football and always put his family first.

Special thanks to his home care staff who kept a smile on his face while providing excellent care. Many thanks as well to Dr. Desmond Konway and his nursing staff.

Private family arrangements.

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Charles D. Moore â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuckâ&#x20AC;?

JANUARY 12, 1952 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JUNE 10, 2015 The family of the late â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuckâ&#x20AC;? Moore (New Heritage Arborists) would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved after his tragic accident (Esteven, Tom, EMTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Emergency staff at St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, ICU trauma team, Tyler, Brittany), those who came to our home to comfort us, sent us ďŹ&#x201A;owers, food, cards, those who attended Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebration of Lifeâ&#x20AC;?, Martin, Dave and Gary for their speeches about what a great and fun guy he was, and what a huge loss to the community and tree service industry his sudden passing has been. I would also like to thank Glacier View Lodge (management and staff) for their support through the most difficult time of my life.

Chuck will be missed by all who knew him. Always willing to help people out, his knowledge of trees in the Comox Valley area and beyond, unmeasurable.

Chuck truly had a passion for his work. We will miss him forever. Until we meet again my love... his wife and soulmate, Barbara; his children, Carly and Brian (Trish); step-children Martin/Jess, Carolyn/Simon, Jordan and grandboys Zoik and Ekel.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s live by the words he said so often... â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyday is a good day!â&#x20AC;?

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HARBIDGE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Robert William Bob passed away peacefully in Saint Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 following a stroke. He had been in the hospital recovering from a broken hip. He was born February 25, 1925 in Banff, Alberta; the eldest child of Charlie Harbidge and Violet West. He was predeceased by his daughter Kim, sister Margaret and brothers Skeezix and Jim. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bonnie, daughters Karin Boll of Calgary and Raven Wyntre-Clarkson (Malcolm) of Victoria, sister Dorothy Wetherell (John) of Cranbrook, two grandsons Jason and Daniel, two great-grandsons Brandon and Sam, 2 great-granddaughters Sara and Sua, as well as various cousins, nieces and nephews.

Bob served 24 years in the MSE section of the RCAF. Upon retirement, he operated the Upper Island Driving School for several years before driving a bus into Western Mines for Watson & Ash for 13 years.

He was an active member of the Kiwanis International and was Lt. Governor of Division 15 Pacific Northwest in 1991- 1992. He was actively involved in community service and was awarded Honorary Citizen of Comox in 2009. He served many years on the Nautical Days of Comox committee. He was instrumental in the creation of the Go Cart races in Comox.

Bob was an avid fisherman and had great luck in Buttle Lake.

He was very generous with his catch.

Bob, your sense of humour and quick wit will be greatly missed by your family and friends.

A Service of Remembrance will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 1:00pm from Branch 160 Royal Canadian Legion, Comox.

For those wishing, donations in Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Comox Valley Hospice Society, 2147 Comox Ave, Comox, B.C., V9M 1P2 would be appreciated.

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Ballet (Continued from page 28) Classes offered at Ilha Ballet are Classical Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Classical Variations, Contemporary Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Turn Foundations, Aroma-Stretch and Men’s Technique. The Academy will offer classes to students age 3 and up.

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Their location is at 571 B McPhee Avenue, Courtenay - BC, and the first day of class falls on September 8th.

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Air show attendance matches 2013 despite weather

BY M.H. LEE Special to the Echo Excitement soared as planes took to the skies over 19 Wing Comox at the 2015 Air Show and Armed Forces Day. A variety of aircraft and weather was witnessed throughout the day but the drizzle and low-lying clouds did not blanket the enthusiasm of the approximately 15,000 spectators who attended this one-day event.

Attendance closely matched the 2013 records, a number that was anticipated by the organizing committee going into the planning phase for this major event months prior. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Comox Air Show is the largest, singleday event in the Valley and yields a tremendous economic beneďŹ t to the communityâ&#x20AC;?, commented Colonel (Retâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Terry Chester, Air Show Director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Event success is paramount but, in the end, it all comes down to Mother Nature, and fortunately she delivered, albeit on her own time.â&#x20AC;?

Gates opened close to 15 minutes early to accommodate the increasing number of patrons armed

Kids get autographs from their Snowbird heroes (19 Wing Comox Imaging) with lawn chairs and raincoats eager to get in and secure a spot for the four and a half hours of dynamic aerobatic displays.

Although the climate resembled a cool grey autumn day temperatures gradually warmed up as the skies cleared leaving none of the 16 performances impacted by the forecast, with the exception of the Canadian Forces Shykawks Parachute Team who had to forgo their show opener for a later day demonstration.

Sadly, cloud ceilings did prohibit the Snowbirds from performing their notorious high-show that residents of the Valley are commonly treated to each spring and instead delivered a less spectacular low-show - a ďŹ rst in their 2015 show season.

Nonetheless, patrons took in more than enough entertainment and got their moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth with plenty of aerial and ground displays to please aviation enthusiasts of all ages.

From vintage warbirds and seasoned air show veteran pilots, to modern Canadian and US military aircraft and new, upcoming aerial performers, the Comox Air Show offered it all including the everpopular Family Zone designed to let the younger audiences burn off some of their own air show energy.

One of the most entertaining performances was none other than Will Allen the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rock n Roll Airshow Manâ&#x20AC;?. Delivering his own

narration and showcasing his singing talents as he tosses the Pitts Special through the air, Will belted out the lyrics to Happy Birthday for two young lads celebrating on Saturday, Jaden (12) and Tanner (10). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Air Show will be the ďŹ rst time I try out this new act,â&#x20AC;? explained Will Allen to show organizers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have never done this before where we single out a lucky young gal or guy in the crowd celebrating a birthday. Hope it works out alright.â&#x20AC;?

And it almost did until it came time for the birthday boys to claim their gift from Will and his team at the autograph booth. Air Show organizers are hanging on to the prize should one of them come ďŹ nally forward.

The Air Show brought pleasant surprises not only to the young but also to the young at heart. In a quiet presentation, Major Pat Gobeil, Team Lead, presented a Snowbird honorarium to Stocky Edwards and to Sid Burrows, two much loved and well respected Royal Canadian Air Force veterans residing here in the Comox Valley.

Themed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saluting the

Community We Serveâ&#x20AC;?, the 2015 Comox Air Show brought in as much a variety of performers as it did sponsors making this truly a community-wide event. Organizers are already earmarking 2017 for the next big show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course that decision will rest with the leadership when it comes time to plan this event again,â&#x20AC;? explained Chester. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we already know that 2017 will be a big year as we mark the 150th birthday of Canada and military installations across the country have already been notiďŹ ed to plan for their own celebration event.â&#x20AC;?

Until then, 19 Wing members are busy returning the aerodrome back to normal operations, gathering feedback and collecting an array of leftover and forgotten items. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As with any regular event, we are constantly seeking ways to improve, and we welcome ideas and suggestions about how we can make this better in future years,â&#x20AC;? commented Chester Patrons who may have lost items can contact the Wing at 1-844-899-3606 or via email at comoxairshow@gmail.com

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Comox Air Show draws big crowd

The CF-18 is one of the most popular airplanes at shows, especially when it’s painted in Battle of Britain colours; right, Search and Rescue crew shows off their skills (Michael Briones photos)

The Snowbirds take off, with a BC Ferry in the background. Due to a low cloud ceiling, the aerobatics team didn’t get to fly their regular routine

Will Allen, the ‘Rock and Roll Airshow Man’, does his show, top left, while the Canadian Forces Sky Hawks display parachuting skills; spectators line up to tour plane

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A midsummer’s afternoon tea at St. John’s

Another special event, celebrating their 100 years, is being held at St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay.

An afternoon tea with a special appearance by Greg Ladret, a local magician, will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, August 22nd. Tickets are $10 and are available at the church office or at the door. Church office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 am - noon.

Everyone is welcome. Encourage your friends and relatives to attend. For more information, call the church office at 250-3344331 or visit http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca.

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Proceeds from this event will provide funds for the club’s major community and international projects and will feature a family-style Italian

A Taize service will take place at 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 22nd at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Dr. The service consists of periods of silent contemplation, short spiritual readings, and chanting. The intent is to provide a quiet sacred space for deepening one’s communion with

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Doors open at 5:30 PM followed by dinner at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $36.75 per person including $1.75 GST and may be obtained through any member of the club or by phoning or texting John Challender at:

Taize service Aug. 22 in Comox the divine. Comox United Church and the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship are the joint sponsors of this service which takes place every fourth Saturday of the month.

The service lasts about 40 minutes and is open to everyone. For more information, contact Arlene at 8903671 or Peggy at 871-1540.

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Courtenay council catering to idea of food trucks

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Food trucks could be gracing the City of Courtenay in the future.

The local food scene has gone through some major changes lately with the advent of micro-breweries, sidewalk cafes, kiosks and patios. So why not mobile restaurants?

Courtenay councillor Rebecca Lennox has put forward this idea to council.

She made a motion, which

council supported, that staff provide a report on the options and implications of amending the city’s business licence bylaw to relax the current limitations on mobile restaurants.

Councillor Manno Theos said he’s talked about this in the past.

“It’s not stranger to see food trucks in our community,” said Theos. “Reality is, we long for something different.”

Theos pointed out they’re now popular in places like Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto and in some small communities.

“There’s food trucks across the nation, across North America and how exciting and trendy they are,” said Theos. “What they offer can be something towards the identity of the community, towards the character of the community.”

Mayor Larry Jangula said not to be quick to compare Courtenay to places like Vancouver and Victoria where they have a higher influx of people that frequent their downtown areas. He also suggested feedback from the Downtown Courtenay Busi-

ness Improvement Association and also local restaurants will be needed.

“They might not feel strongly about it and we may hear from them as well,” said Jangula. “But it’s a great idea to look at.”

In other municipalities in the valley, Comox council has permitted food truck at the Comox Marina this summer.

In other nearby towns on Vancouver Island, Parksville has also allowed food trucks at its Community Park by the beach.

Lennox said her idea is not to

have food trucks in the downtown area but in other locations like the Air Park or some other sites in the city.

“The restaurants and food trucks are a completely different experience,” said Lennox.

Councillor Doug Hillian said it’s worthwhile to look into the implications of food trucks so that down the road they already have a bylaw in place and will avoid any delays to business applicants like Gladstone Brewery who last year was initially denied a permit.

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Ballet (Continued from page 28) Classes offered at Ilha Ballet are Classical Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Classical Variations, Contemporary Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Turn Foundations, Aroma-Stretch and Men’s Technique. The Academy will offer classes to students age 3 and up.

To quote Academy’s Principal, Jessa Pereira: “Ilha Ballet Academy’s

Mission is to create an atmosphere that is motivating, stimulating and fun while focusing on the highest levels of technique, musicality and artistry. Our faculty is professional, knowledgeable and passionate. Always dedicated to satisfy every student’s needs and the best of its capabilities.

Ilha Ballet Academy is a place of growth, development and enjoyment”.

They will be offering a high level of training in multiple styles, but their main focus is Classical

Ballet Technique, which is widely considered to be the fundamental technique of dance.

The owners have firsthand experience; they danced classical ballet in Vancouver, for many years, and they’ve acquired a vast knowledge and an incredible insight into the art of dance.

Their main goal is to share their love of dance with their students. They are fresh off the stage and have many connections to the world of dance, making them incredible men-

tors and allies for any aspiring dancer.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn a variety of dance styles from true masters in the field.

Beginners and professionals alike will learn helpful knowledge and valuable lessons from these experienced and award-winning dance professionals.

Their on-line registration is now open. To secure a spot, visit www.IlhaBallet.com, or you may register in person.

Their location is at 571 B McPhee Avenue, Courtenay - BC, and the first day of class falls on September 8th.

Interested potential students are invited to visit their website at www.IlhaBallet.com for dates and times of available classes or you may also email them directly at admin@ ilhaballet.com The public is advised that there are only a few spots available at this time, and they will only accept a limited number of additional applications

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for beginners, intermediaries, and advanced dance students.

Postal service campaign visits The CUPW is bringing its national bus tour to save door-to-door mail delivery to Courtenay next week.

The bus will be at Simms Park, 1-5 pm, on Monday, Aug. 24.

Pick up a petition or a lawn sign if you want to support the campaign.