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CVED seeks support to help 19 Wing land ﬁxed-wing training centre BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Now that the FixedWing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement Project is up for tenders, the Comox Valley Economic Development Society is drumming up support in a big way as they bid for the training component of this major program. The air force is looking to replace six C-115 Buffalo transports, which are more than 50 years old, and 13 older C-130 Hercules. This project that has been delayed for years also requires details of where the planes should be based, meaning potential contractors can propose where to situate them. CVEDS is promoting 19 Wing Comox as an ideal location for this program. It wants to garner strong support from all levels of government in the valley, provincial and federal politicians, and economic

development representatives to give the local base a fair shot of being considered. Executive director John Watson appeared before Comox council on Wednesday to seek its endorsement and to provide potential incentive programs that will support 19 Wing as to why it’s the best choice for the ﬁxedwing training centre. “The sooner we can get conclusion on the support the town might offer to the contenders the better,” said Watson. “This is an important step the town will take to communicate their support to 19 Wing.” The deadline for the RFP is October. Among those expected to make a bid include Alenia Aermacchi with the C-27J Spartan, Airbus Military with the C-295 and Lockheed Martin’s C-130J. Watson said they are now communicating and working with potential bidders to express CVEDS

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The C-115 Buffalo search and rescue aircraft is due to be replaced objective. “This is to ensure that the contenders realize that 19 Wing in Comox and the locations we have here are the most suitable and effective training location in Canada for search and rescue,” said Watson. As well, CVED is forging ahead with its plan in partnership with the Vancouver Island Aerospace Alliance, the Comox Val-

ley Air Show Committee and Canadian Association of Aerospace Industries (Paciﬁc office). It plans to hold a small seminar at North Island College to speak more about the CVED initiative on the Canadian Forces program. Aside from economic beneﬁts that the valley would derive from the project, CVEDS indicated this would also present

an opportunity to support national interests as well as meet RCAF objectives and requirements. The Comox base is the only RCAF aerodome west of the Rockies, making it a strategic asset that can support air operations in response to natural disasters and threats to Canadian sovereignty. It can also be the launching base for international op-

erations in the Paciﬁc and Asia. The society indicated that by exploiting 19 Wing’s capacity to host the FixedWing SAR training it will keep this local aerodome vital and efficient, ensuring the long term viability of this strategic asset. The location of 19 Wing, which has nearby overland and over water training areas, can provide FWSAR trainees with the challenging training conditions year-round. With the existence of the Cormorant helicopter operational training unit, the Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue at the base, having the ﬁxedwing training facility here could provide enormous synergies and improved training for all the aircrew and rescue specialists, making 19 Wing Canada’s SAR Centre of Excellence.

Have a cup of coffee with Comox councillors BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Want to have a friendly chat with your town councillors over a cup of coffee? Comox council has endorsed a motion by councillor Hugh MacKinnon for a “Coffee with Councillors” concept. “The intent with the ‘Coffee with Councillors concept’ is to quarterly offer informal opportunities for Comox citizens to chat with councillors, allow for questions, concerns and ideas on how to improve our community in a non-formal setting creating another opportunity for public engagement,” said MacKinnon. This would complement all the other forms of communication that

includes Mayor Paul Ives’ open door policy, mayor and council have email addresses listed on the Town of Comox’s website and informal meetings with constituents regularly. Local coffee shops such as Comox Grind, Twisted Dishes, Amantes, Quality Foods, Comox Mall and Highland School were suggested as potential coffee meeting sites. This idea was promoted by some councillors during the election campaign and requested by some citizens. “Questions and concerns could be raised, referrals to appropriate town staff could be made by councillors in a relaxed atmosphere where citizens might feel more comfortable,” said MacKinnon. “To avoid a quorum, which would

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Cable ferry to Denman nearly ready to roll BY DREW A. PENNER Echo Staff A controversial $15 million cable ferry being installed to replace the Denman Island-Buckley Bay boat is nearing completion, according to BC Ferries. The terminals have been installed on both ends of the route, the cable systems are complete and will

be installed at the end of April, according to Mark Wilson, vp of engineering for the public company. “It’s very exciting to me and I think it’s very exciting to the company,” he said. “We’re almost there through the actual building process.” It hasn’t been the most landmine-free build ever. After all, the job reductions that will help save

Computer rendering of what new cable ferry, terminal will look like the transportation organization money have also infuriated many locals. But BC Ferries is struggling to ﬁnd a way not to raise prices higher than the cost of living increases to which officials say they will tie any new fare jumps. The projected $2 million in savings on this speciﬁc

route every year will mean a savings of $80 million over the life of a vessel, Wilson attests. “This will be the longest cable ferry in the world at 1.9 km,” he said, noting savings are because of decreasing fuel costs, cutting the number of workers on the route in half and lowering maintenance

expenses. “This is one of the only routes in the ﬂeet where that technology would be applicable.” Most importantly, he says, the move will allow BC Ferries to maintain the same level of service locals - including students who are bussed to mainland Comox Valley schools every day - have come to expect. “I understand that there’s opposition and concern over the project,” he said. “We’ve got a proven track record for safety and reliability.” The new system will use three cables - two guide cables and a drive cable - and will carry vehicles and passengers from one side of Baynes Sound under the power of a hy-

draulic motor. A 1.5 metre spinning bullwheel will be responsible for getting customers safely to their destination. Wilson says the geographic features of the Comox Valley site provided an offer the ferry corporation couldn’t refuse. “Baynes Sound is relatively benign,” he said, referring to the topographic conditions. “The length of crossing and the depth of the water make it feasible for a cable ferry.” Now that the terminals on both shores have been constructed BC Ferries can begin installing cables within weeks. Officials say two months of trials will begin at the end of May before the route opens for public use.

Hornby residents vote in favour of new fire hall BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Over 80 per cent of voters supported the Comox Valley Regional District’s plan to loan the money to pay for the new Hornby Island Fire Hall. The unofficial results of the referendum held over the weekend showed that 623 people voted in favour of the proposed loan authorization bylaw while 126 voters - 17 per cent - voted against it. The new fire hall will cost around $1.9 million to build. Part of the amount will be funded through a $200,000 Community Works Fund (Gas Tax), $100,000 from reserves and $1.6 million will be borrowed. The loan will be paid back through tax requisition in 20 years. The tax levy for the average Hornby Island residential property can go up by around $24 a year. One of many residents who support fire hall but had concerns with the fire hall design said he is pleased to see money for the project has now been approved

by residents. “We can now focus on the real issues of making the hall something capable of lasting 50 years and something we are all proud of,” said Peter Wardle. “It was obvious that the vast majority of people want a new hall. Unfortunately individuals like myself who actually wanted a new hall but had genuine technical concerns got tarred and feathered because we were accused of really being against the hall and were using technical issues as a disguise for our real concern.” The Hornby Island fire rescue department has been serving the island for over 45 years with medical first responder, fire protection, technical rescue and ambulance services. Its current fire hall is no longer a safe workplace for the fire fighters, has functional and spatial deficiencies and would not survive a moderate earthquake. This has led the CVRD to endorse building a new fire hall. After a myriad of adjustments and amendments, the fire hall design is now

95 per cent complete. It was presented on April 12 at the Hornby Island Community Hall, Bill Ulrich and Marko Simcic of SUA Architects. The overall design is said to be safe, functional and efficient workplace that meets the spatial requirements for the volunteer emergency responders. It’s build to current BC Building Code. It is post-disaster standard designed will allow the fire hall to continue to function following a major seismic event. It is also going to be energy efficient and will reduce maintenance and operating costs by around $500,000 over the life of the building. One of the bone of contention among residents is the location of the hall, which is being built eight feet below the road. Civil engineering consultants, however, indicated that the slopes - road grades to and from the new fire hall - are acceptable and will not impact the functionality of the fire hall especially during snowy conditions. The new fire hall will also have a new tanker truck which would allow the

Hornby Island Fire Rescue to apply for Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation. This would help lower residents insurance rates as the designation changes from “Semi-protected (Fire Hall) to Hydrant Protected (Super Tanker Shuttle). Resident and homeowners may see their rate reduction of between $300 and $500 in ﬁre insurance premiums. The additional tanker truck would cost around $180,000. The funds have already been collected and placed in reserves, meaning no additional taxes would be necessary.

Correction An article in the April 17, 2015 edition of the Comox Valley Echo about the four hospice beds being created in the community misstated the total number of patients that could be helped by the new service. Based on average length of hospice stay in the province about 75-85 people could be admitted to the facility annually.

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This is a great opportunity to enjoy yourself while supporting Rotary’s projects. We can’t guarantee that you’ll be a winner but we can guarantee that if you don’t play you deﬁnitely won’t win. Advance registration can be made at the Comox Valley Echo or call Keith at 250-334-4722. Pre-registered seats will be held until 7:30 pm. The Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise has been very active is supporting both

Comox Valley and international initiatives for the past 28 years. A few of the club’s local projects include renovations at Camp Gilwell Scout Camp, playgrounds installation and construction of public trails. Support has also been provided to other agencies including Comox Valley Child Development Association, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox Valley Hospice Society, Y.A.N.A, L’Arche Society Comox Valley and school bursaries.

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‘We need to stay together for the voters’: council Cumberland wants to fight planned electoral split from rest of Valley BY DREW A. PENNER Echo Staff When Mayor Leslie Baird requested comments from council members about a plan to carve Cumberland off from the rest of the Comox Valley under proposed provincial electoral boundary changes everyone present spoke up. And no one was too pleased the community might soon have to look to Port Alberni for help with provincial matters, instead of simply coasting down the hill into Courtenay. “It looks like they want to move our electoral area boundaries, and put us in the Paciﬁc Rim - which is Port Alberni - and remove us from the Comox Valley,” she said, soliciting input prior to attending a gettogether of Valley political and economic leaders on the subject. “I would like to take your thoughts with

I think we should work towards trying to keep the Comox Valley together. I’m not sure we’re going to be successful in doing all of it ...” ROGER KISHI Cumberland councillor

me to that meeting.” The provincial electoral boundaries commission has proposed changes as a way to balance the number of people within each voting district. But Coun. Roger Kishi said the idea of fracturing the Comox Valley is not a new one, and it’s something the Village should ﬁght tooth and nail. “We went through the same process with the federal electoral boundaries commission,” he said.

“We had to ﬁght back on that as well, to try to keep most of the Comox Valley together. We didn’t totally succeed because Comox is carved off, and they’re now part of Powell River and the North Island.” He said he sympathizes with what the eggheads with razor sharp pencils are trying to do, but hopes there’s a way to stay connected to the rest of the community. “I think we should work towards trying to keep the Comox Valley together,” he said. “I’m not sure we’re going to be successful in doing all of it, but I think that’s the direction we should try and move.” Kishi pointed out there will be a public hearing on the new provincial plan May 25. Coun. Jesse Ketler said she’d like to reach out to the people of Cumberland to gauge their opinion. “I think moving the

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This month marks the beginning of Sun Coast Waste Services Ltd.’s three-year garbage collection contract with the Village of Cumberland. The previous contract, which had been extended by three months to accommodate an agreement with recycling firm Multi Material BC, expired March 31. Village staff looked at costs, qualifications and experience, service quality and reputation and additional value for three would-be collectors. Sun Coast came in $17,000 lower than the second-cheapest option. This will line up nicely with what the Village expects the service to cost in 2015, and is in part a result of pencil sharpening on the part of Sun Coast, said manager of operations Rob Crisfield. “We’re diligently working towards securing the continuation of waste

collection services,” Crisfield told council during their regularly scheduled meeting March 23, where he recommended the Sun Coast deal. “Based on their past service and reputation staff don’t have any concerns with awarding the three-year contract.” Coun. Gwyn Sproule wondered how it was possible Sun Coast could have beat out the other companies by such a large margin. “It’s all in how they operate,” Crisfield replied, noting some companies have more labour and less equipment than Sun Coast, adding workers at one of the collection contractors are protected by a collective agreement. Crisfield said this kind of a contract result proves the competitive bidding process works. Mayor Leslie Baird agreed. “It’s good to have many providers,” she said. (Continued on page 6)

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CVRD wants to create new bylaw on homelessness BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Comox Valley Regional District is considering preparing and drafting a new regional service to address homelessness. This was motivated by the positive results of the non-binding referendum on this issue at the November 2014 elections. It has provided the CVRD clear direction that citizens in the Comox Valley agree that ending homelessness is a priority. The CVRD now wants to look at establishing a new bylaw on homelessness that would be supported through regional property taxation. This was recommended in the report staff was ordered to prepare in February on an overview of the public opinion vote and options that may be available to address some of the issues related to homelessness. The referendum con-

Input from local governments being sought before regional service can be established ﬁrmed people in the region are willing to help pay for initiatives on homelessness through taxation. Of the 32 per cent voter turnout, 71 per cent support some level of taxation while 29 per cent did not support local government taxing property owners. The breakdown of the referendum results showed 25 per cent agree they would be willing to pay up to $5 per year, and

46 per cent willing to pay up to $10 per year in taxes based on a home assessed at $300,000. In January, the Comox Valley Network - Association of Registered Nurses of BC has recommended the CVRD board of directors move forward with implementing a tax to reduce homelessness. However, the CVRD could not endorse the recommendation as it has no framework in place to provide services to support affordable housing or the homeless. The staff report suggested a new service bylaw but the CVRD would need local governments to support it. Staff provided three options for the board of the directors to consider: To proceed with a referendum to determine public support to establish a property tax towards addressing homelessness in the Comox Valley; To proceed with an alternative approv-

al process (AAP) to determine public support to establish a property tax towards addressing homelessness in the Comox Valley; To not proceed with a regional property tax towards addressing homelessness in the Comox Valley. Staff has recommended before proceeding to a public assent process, the regional board seek input from valley local government councils and area directors through completion of a questionnaire to assist with the formulation of a service establishment bylaw. A ﬁve-year ﬁnancial plan also needs to be established. Here are some of the questions that are being asked: • Would your jurisdiction support and participate in a new

regional service to address homelessness? • Should a new service be established what is the maximum taxation rate your jurisdiction would support? • What would your local government deﬁne the new service purpose as? • How does your jurisdiction see the cost of the service being allocated between all jurisdictions? • What is your jurisdictions preferred method of seeking public assent? The results of the questionnaire will be presented to the June 23 committee of the whole meeting. If there is support, the board of directors will decide whether to proceed to a public assent opportunity regarding a regional service to address homelessness in the Comox Valley.

New riding (Continued from page 6) “We have a long history with the Comox Valley and Courtenay and Comox,” she said. “The other issue is Don McRae is so easy to access. We see him at very many social events throughout the year. It’s either a quick trip into Courtenay or a quick telephone conversation with him. “I know that Port Alberni is absolutely thrilled at the possibility of us joining them. But the layout of it would be very difficult for Cumberland.” Council voted unanimously in support a motion to wait for public hearing feedback before launching any missives.

Garbage contract (Continued from page 6) Coun. Roger Kishi asked if the service level would continue. Staff conﬁrmed that yard waste and organics will continue to be collected every week, with recycling getting picked up every other week. Crisﬁeld said the Village pays tipping fees at the dump except for institutional, commercial and industrial waste tipping fees, which are paid by Sun Coast. Coun. Gwyn Sproule made a motion to approve the contract award, which was approved unanimously.

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Students spend a week learning what it takes to be a Mountie Thirty-three teenagers got the chance to experience what it’s like to become a Mountie. They spent last week at HMCS Quadra on Goose Spit where they experienced some rigid fitness exercises, learned about policing procedures and courses, and enacted scenarios that included vehicular crash simulations, dealing with drunk drivers and uncooperating suspects. They’re major components of the bi-annual Mountie Camp that is jointly organized by School District 71 and the Comox Valley RCMP Detachment. “We like to help the kids. We have fun with it and I hope they have fun with it too,” said Cst. Don Sinclair, the RCMP’s media liaison officer. “I’ve talked to a few of those who have gone through to the camp and they expressed great satisfaction with it.” Sinclair also added that the camp gives the RCMP a good image and helps with their recruitment of new members. Mountie Camp was designed to provide students with aspirations of becoming an RCMP officer an idea and experience of what it would be like to go through the training. But according to SD71 work experience coordinator, Kelley Giorgianni, there are some that joined for mixed reasons. “Nowadays we’re finding that not every student wants to go in that direction but is looking for similar fields in that direction

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Students at the Mountie Camp take part in a simulated vehicular crash - maybe social work, maybe law,” said Giorgianni. Jasna Ramsden-Morelli has no ambition of becoming a police officer. She joined simply for the experience. “The opportunity was there so I thought I might as well take it,” said Ramsden-Morelli. If there’s one thing Ramsden-Morellie is learning from the camp, it’s “discipline.” “It’s really important here and knowing how to work as a team,” she said. Joe Surgenor is taking part in the camp so as to give him another career choice to consider when he graduates from high school. “It’s always nice to have another plan to do, another career option,” said Surgenor. “I am just here to kind of experience it.” To take part in the camp, applicants have to go through a rigorous process that included criminal record checks, RCMP interviews and they also must have good grades in school. One of the RCMP members helping out in this

year’s camp is Auxiliary Constable Jordan Barnes, who is hoping to become a full-time member of the RCMP. He is one of many who experienced this camp in 2009. “I’ve always wanted to be in law enforcement,” said Barnes. “When I had the opportunity when I was in high school to attend this camp and be put through the camp, it’s a tough week for the kids. It’s been tough this week and it was tough for me. But it’s a good experience. I took that experience and decided that when I had the opportunity to become an Auxiliary here in the Comox Valley I jumped on that.” Mounted Police Camp started in 1996 and has been held around the time of spring break every second year at HMCS Quadra in Comox. It is a simulated “Depot” experience that is offered to high school students in Grades 10 to 12 in the SD71. Around 65 RCMP and school district members volunteer their time and knowledge to help the camp.

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The Pilgrims’ Way: Walking the 800 km Camino de Santiago

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People of the Comox Valley are invited to join the Comox Valley Sustainability Network and Sierra Club BC at the Stan Hagen Theatre in Courtenay at 6pm, April 23, for a night of networking and information sharing. The Future is HERE event is a part of the Sierra Club BC ‘s province wide tour showcasing the award-winning documentary “The Future of Energy - Lateral Power to the People”, which focuses on the clean energy revolution happening right now all across North America. Engage with us and learn how to support the Comox Valley Sustainability Strategy (2010) and the network of community organizations and business that are coming together to support and promote its implementation. Find out how you can diminish your carbon footprint and reduce your monthly energy costs by participating in the Panel Discussion following the

On Maria-Lynn’s “bucket list” since 2008, Marc and Maria-Lynn completed their journey across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago at the end of October 2014. Responding to the curiosity of friends and acquaintances they will be providing another presentation of their adventure at: Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, Comox Wednesday, April 22nd from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. The pictures and video presentation is about one half hour followed by a Q&A. Others who have walked the Camino are invited to attend and answer questions about their own journey. Everyone is welcome and particularly anyone interested in doing this adventure themselves or vicariously through others. This pilgrimage, subject of the 2010 movie “The Way” starring Martin

Sheen has been an historical pilgrimage route since the 9th century and reached it zenith during the Middle Ages before the Black Death of the 14th century curbed enthusiasm for the journey. Even though still used as a pilgrimage route, numbers fell off very dramatically to only 690 pilgrims in 1985. Since then the numbers of pilgrims has been growing again reaching 237,886 pilgrims in 2014. And Canadians feature prominently in the numbers of pilgrims. In fact, one of the “hospitalieres” (ie caretakers) in the Roncesvalles pilgrims’ hostels (called albergues) asked me: “Why are there so many Canadian pilgrims, seeing as how there are so many good hiking places in Canada?” Come and see for yourself! A small donation is requested to cover the cost of the room.

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screening of the film. Hosted by Sierra Club BC’s Energy and Climate campaigner, Larissa Stendie, special guest speakers will include, Cristi Sacht, Certified Enery Advisor (CEA) - Through Natural Resources Canada, Michael Zbarsky Manager of Transit and Sustainability Comox Valley Regional District, Mark Tizya, Owner of Novo Solar Systems, and Jessie Lightburn of the Comox Valley Sustainability Network. 6pm - Doors Open Attendees are encouraged to come early to secure their seat and engage with local community groups and energy advisors! 6:45pm - Screening of the feature film “The Future of Energy - Lateral Power to the People” 8pm - Panel Discussion RSVP on Facebook: The Future is HERE Comox Valley On the web: sierraclub.bc.ca or CVSN.ca Admission by donation

Courtenay supports $10-per-day child care program BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Child care is one of the biggest expense for families, especially if you have more than two children. It is the second highest family expense after housing. The Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC has come up with a plan that calls for a $10-a-day child care program in the province to make child care affordable for families. A Comox Valley early childhood educator, Charlene Gray, has taken the task of securing local support for this cause. Gray appeared before Courtenay council to highlight the key points of the plan that includes $10 a day for full time care, $7 a

day for part time care and no parent fee for families with annual incomes under $40,000. The coalition is also proposing child care to be placed under the mandate of Ministry of Education and for it to become a publicly funded system. Gray said the Community Plan builds on wellestablished evidence that public spending in the early years is a wise social and economic investment and that quality child care is learning and high quality promotes healthy development. What the coalition is trying to do is integrate the strengths of the public education system with the best quality, communitybased child care. “Public education is fair-

ly universal. People know what to expect when you talk about school teachers and about education is publicly funded and democratically controlled,” said Gray. “There’s support, a wellrespected work force and an infrastructure to deliver the services to the public. Child care has none of those.” Gray said Canada is a wealthy nation but it ranks last among developed countries in supporting quality early care and learning programs. Parents who are working are often faced with the dilemma of ﬁnding affordable, quality child care. That’s because BC has licensed child care space for only about 20 per cent of children.

Fees are expensive because unlike libraries, parks and schools that receive public funds to cover most operating costs, child care is primarily a user fee service Gray said the Community Plan is the solution to the child care crisis in the province. “Children and families now have the right to quality early care and learning and current policies and approaches are just not working,” said Gray. Gray has asked Courtenay council to back this initiative. She has already gained endorsement from various organizations in the Comox Valley and also the support of Town of Comox and School District 71. Courtenay council vot-

ed to write a letter to the Provincial Government in support of the adequate funding of quality afford-

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Fiddles and contra dancing Saturday night the Valley’s best fiddlers are putting on a Family Contra Dance here in the Comox Valleyon Saturday, April 25th, t at the Big Yellow Merville Hall. With a stage full of budding musicians keeping a driving beat, caller June Cannon will march the dancers around the floor. Dances are taught on the spot. Doors open at 7pm and at 7:30pm, the Funtime Fiddlers start the music and the dancing begins. Single dancers are more than welcome as they can pair up with anyone during the Contras. Cost is $10.00/adults, $5.00/youth and you can come as a family for $22.00. FMI: 339-4249

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A romantic evening of music with jazz vocalist and pianist And now for something completely different... In a season which has featured increasingly larger combos, Georgia Straight Jazz Society presents a duet at The Avalanche this Thursday, and an evening of romantic, sensual and sentimental music. To celebrate her upcoming CD release, bilingual vocalist Heather Keizur returns to Vancouver Island, part of her North American tour, for her appearance in Courtenay. Steve Christofferson joins Keizur to share their passion for jazz. Keizur and Christofferson have performed together for over six years. According to Keizur, “Someone else was supposed to be playing with me on a gig in December 2008 when at the last minute, I got a call saying that he couldn’t make it. So that night Steve ﬁlled in. That’s when the magic began.” Keizur and Christofferson are of one mind when it comes to making music. The great Joe Williams once told Christofferson, “Sing like there’s no tomorrow.” When Keizur and Christofferson perform together, you feel as if they have been doing so all of their lives. Keizur’s new CD, “Under My Skin” evoked one listener to say, “Heather has incredible breath control. Her music is dreamy.” The CD includes songs

such as “’S Wonderful,” in an arrangement that will make you smile, and “Avec Le Temps” that will touch your heart to its core. Heather told me, “When we made this recording the idea was to go into the studio to make music, not a CD. Only the tunes that sounded like magic made the cut.” The CD includes Christofferson on piano, melodica, and vocals, Dennis Caiazza on bass, and Ron Steen on drums. The show will feature songs from the new CD, together with some classic French chansons as well as a few pop songs in jazz genre that remind her of her days growing up in BC. Keizur’s performances showcase a mature talent that is equally at ease with jazz standards and French chansons. Christofferson’s piano, melodica, and vocals add a powerful depth to the duo’s music. One observer said he had never seen a vocalist and pianist more in tune with one another. According to Oregon Music News, “Although Heather does sing some songs in French she does so much more. She can caress a ballad or belt out ‘Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer’ with equal conviction. Her frequent collaborator Steve Christofferson is a master of the ﬁne art of accompanying singers.”

Heather, who lived in Nanaimo and Victoria, regularly performs in Portland, Oregon, a city she now calls home. In February 2015 she was a featured artist at the PDX Jazz Festival, and she has also gigged in The Bay Area with David K. Matthews (currently Santana’s pianist) and in Seattle with Milo Petersen (former guitarist and drummer with Eartha Kitt). Her 2010 CD, “J’ai Deux Amours,” features Mathews, Christofferson, Akira Tana, as well as other world class musicians. Christofferson is a renowned pianist, composer, and arranger. In a career spanning more than three decades, he has performed in music festivals around the world, and toured with Nancy King and the Alan Jones Sextet. The Victoria Times-Colonist noted his “deft, lyrical touch and fevered imagination.” Show time is 7:30 pm. As usual, Thursday evening jazz dinner specials will be available directly from Yiamas’ restaurant, as well as regular pubmenu items. Admission for this show is $10 for members, and $12 for non-members. For more information about the Jazz Society, and other forthcoming events, see our web site www.georgiastraightjazz.com, or ﬁnd us on Facebook. - Submitted by Malcolm Holt

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Forget about fixing up Baybrook Re: Yep, Open For Business In Comox Ms. Burns claims that “Baybrook residents ... have B&Bs” and “park their many overflow vehicles in the streets”. To the best of my knowledge, there is exactly one B&B in the Baybrook neighborhood - a one-bedroom rental with no street advertising. She also states that the MLHS was proposing a “small walk-in nature house” on the Baybrook property. This contradicts the Mack Laing House Report submitted to Comox council in 2014, which outlines numerous revenue-generating activities aimed at establishing an “eco-tourism” hub on the Baybrook property. The Report includes statements such as “explore the feasibility of developing economic opportunities at Baybrook” and “Baybrook as a tourism hub could easily grow this untapped market year-round”. Clearly the intent of the MLHS was to expand this project in hopes of making it financially sustainable, including “annual applications for provincial and federal grants”. One of the models for the proposed nature centre is the Swan Hills Nature Conservancy in Saanich.

Despite access to a population 5 times greater than the Comox Valley, this facility requires annual grants from the municipality of Saanich for approximately half of its operating revenue ($300,000+ per year since 2011). It also desperately needs an additional $700,000 to upgrade aging infrastructure (Victoria News, Oct. 30, 2013). Mack Laing’s will has no legal connection to the Baybrook property, which he sold privately in 1949. Baybrook residents do not want an expansive, revenue-generating ecotourism business operating in the parkland bordering their neighborhood. Comox taxpayers do not want public property used for a commercial enterprise that will inevitably require government funding to survive. Comox council made the logical decision to reject the MLHS proposal and leave the property in its natural state once the derelict building has been removed. It is long past time for the MLHS to accept the unanimous decision of Comox council, stop disparaging Baybrook residents and the town of Comox in the media, and get on with their lives! Bill McLeod

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THE RIGHT THING TO DO Whether Canada Re-legalizes cannabis (marijuana) because it’s safer than alcohol, like Colorado’s example or because ending prohibition is a public safety issue like Washington’s (AVICC Holds Talk On Washington State’s Pot Legalization Vote, Apr. 14, 2015), is irrelevant. End cannabis prohibition because it’s the right thing to do and the majority of citizens want to end the Luciferous practice of caging humans for using a relatively safe God-given plant. A sane or moral argument to perpetuate cannabis prohibition doesn’t exist. Stan White Dillon, Colorado

WHAT THE HECK? I am writing this letter to deliver accolades to the nurses of the Medical Daycare Department and Medical Day Care Bookings as well as a “what the heck? “ scratch of the head to the hospital administration of St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Medical Daycare Unit is bearing a huge burden of IV antibiotics/ blood transfusions/iron Infusions and many other procedures for thousands of patients a year with seemingly no support

from administration. Most of these patients in the past would be inpatients. The nurses in this department say they have been advocating for the past 10 years that they need more space and staff to deliver a basic standard of care for the community with what they say is no response. In the last ten years the number of patients cared for in this department has gone from 334 to 6125 per year. Patients requiring IV antibiotics have increased from 156 per year to 2905 per year. Patients receiving iron infusions have gone from 0 to over 1000 per year. Same four chairs and one nurse. Stretchers will not fit around the corner of the department should any patient need to be treated for emergency care. In the event of an earthquake or fire, many of the patients who have any ambulatory issues (which is most of them) would be unable to be evacuated in a safe and timely manner, as the chairs will not easily fit through the door. The nurses say that their suggestions, alternatives and requests have fallen, it would appear, on deaf ears. This means patients are being forced inappropriately to go to emergency

and take up space and resources as almost all of them are “urgent” type care and are being told “there is no room at the inn” in Medical Daycare. The administration touts that the patients taking up space in the hospital (alternate level of care) are one of the major problems “bottle necking” access to inpatient /surgical beds. When patents who are waiting for blood transfusions become so weak that they fall and break a hip while waiting days for a four hour treatment end up needing months of care in an ALC bed, how is this “managing” community needs? When an elderly patient is in need of heparin injection (their numbers have gone from 51 to 1013 in ten years) develops lung or leg clots and now is in need of ICU or long term inpatient care, how is this being ﬁscally responsible or delivering “Care with Compassion”? Only when it is YOUR loved one will it hit home. I am hoping that the hospital administration uses their “masters degree in health care administration” diplomas hung on the walls of their well-furnished offices to do more than cover nail holes. You are charged with managing and administrating the health care of this community. Do your

jobs and ﬁx this. Barbara Mellin, RN Comox

NO ONE’S BUSINESS To: Don McRae, M.L.A. Re: Bill 20, Election Amendment Act. Don, we need to talk. Bill C-51 is going to erode much of our privacy. That’s bad enough. Now I ﬁnd out the B.C. Liberals are going one step further. The B.C. Liberals are going to make an amendment to the Election Act of B.C. so Elections B.C. can hand over the names of all those who voted in the last provincial election to any of the 17 registered political parties . Whether I vote or not is no one’s business. To make changes to the provincial Elections Act so any/or all of the 17 registered political parties in B.C. can ﬁnd out whether I voted or not is just too much of an invasion of my privacy. I am requesting you vote NO regarding this bill. I don’t know why you and your party want to do this. I do know one thing. If people don’t want their names out there, they will not vote. How to reduce the number of voters in one easy step, is simply to enact this bill. E. A. Foster Comox

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A tale of two city halls, now long gone â&#x20AC;&#x153;A new city shall be incorporated the ďŹ rst day January, A.D. 1915 and shall be called and known by the name and style of the Corporation of the City of Courtenayâ&#x20AC;?. Thus begins the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letters Patentâ&#x20AC;? that outline the rules and regulations for the new political entity. Courtenay would not be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;frontier townâ&#x20AC;? in the manner of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hollywood Westernâ&#x20AC;?, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;lawâ&#x20AC;? was already in place, now the community needed to chose a council to manage their affairs. The election was held Monday 14 January 1915 at the Courtenay Police Building with the polls open from 9am to 5pm. Elected were Mayor Dan Kilpatrick, with six Aldermen: Kenneth E. Crompton M.D., John Johnston, William Henry Kirkwood, George B. Leighton, John H. McKenzie and Wilfred G. Robertson. The Inaugural meeting of the Municipal Council was held on 18th January in the Provincial Police Court. Two weeks later the Council met in the C.G. Calllin Building on Mill Street south of the Bridge. Arrangements were made to continue holding the Council meetings there and the next minutes of February 8th indicate that the men had met in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council Chambersâ&#x20AC;?. The question of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;City Hallâ&#x20AC;? would not be resolved until the following year when the Council minutes of 20 March read â&#x20AC;&#x153;that a site on Judson Street was most suitableâ&#x20AC;? with $373 voted as the sum to pay a contractor. On 25th April, Mr Creech was awarded the

The original city hall, above, and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;English cottageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, top, that was destroyed by fire on July 2, 1995 Photos courtesy Courtenay and District Museum, 988.237.9 and 988.237.10. contract of $81 for painting the new hall. On May 1st 1916, the Council held their meeting in the new City Hall on Union Street at Judson. At that time, Union Street was unpaved so when it rained, Isabelle Stubbs said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;City

Hall sat in the mud in middle of Union Street.â&#x20AC;? It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually â&#x20AC;&#x153;the middle â&#x20AC;&#x153; of the street but is what not properly sited to the lot,. It would stay there until 1921, when P. Leo Anderton asked if City Hall could be removed from the road allowance

which adjoined lot No 38 owned by his friend John Urquhart and so after 5 years, on the ďŹ rst of September, the hall was relocated to what is now Simms Alley and Duncan Avenue next to the ďŹ rst Fire Hall. The building was also enlarged and raised so that is was ten feet above street level and would hardly meet with current building codes for access. The steep stairs were in

Isabelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words â&#x20AC;&#x153;difficult even for the young and able bodiedâ&#x20AC;?. That city hall would also be known for the smoke-belching furnace which polluted the air as far west as the railway tracks. For a short time, the lending library, one shelf of books, was housed in the City Hall. The Librarian, Mrs. Smith held to strict moral codes and felt it was her duty to remove dirty words and suggestive scenes. She carefully â&#x20AC;&#x153;deletedâ&#x20AC;? the offending words and phrases by blanking them out with her black crayon!! The police station had been built in 1911 on the site of the ďŹ rst school, today the parking lot of the current City Hall. In 1921 a new building was erected on the site for the B.C. Provincial Police who patrolled the rural areas. In 1926, that building was remodelled as Headquarters for the B.C Provincial Police which took over local policing duties of the city Constable. The renovated building included living quarters for the staff sergeant and a jail cell. In 1950, the RCMP replaced the Provincial Police and took over the existing Headquarters. (Continued on page 12)

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A tale of two city halls (Continued from page 11) When the RCMP went into their new facility at the new Court House, the City moved into what was locally known as the old “jail house”. Mr. William Owen, architect, was hired to plan the renovations. “When the new hall is finished I want it to look like a city hall you would find in a Sussex small town.” (Argus newspaper 13 May 1953. page 12) The exterior reflected an Elizabethan style with Tudor half timbers. This was deemed most appropriate since the building was opened in the Coronation year of Queen Elizabeth II. The cost of the renovation was $30,624. New oak furniture with blue leather was purchased for the council chambers, with the furnishings from the previous chambers being used in the new committee room. The gardens that surrounded the former City Hall were moved and planted around the renovated building Some believed the English style of the building “charming” or “quaint” while others believed it was “inappropriate”. Whatever the sentiment, when it was destroyed by fire on July 2nd 1995 everyone was devastated at the loss. It began as a small fire at the base of a tree at the left corner of the building and quickly spread due to strong winds. Lawrence Burns having retired as Fire Chief only two days earlier remained on the site that weekend.

Snowbird watching Four Speed the cat keeps an eye on the Snowbirds at they practised last Saturday. “We live in Comox and they were flying over our home quite a bit,” said Four Speed’s owner Heather Scarisbrick.

A keepsake for city centennial year The Comox Valley Echo and the Courtenay Museum have teamed up to produce a Courtenay Centennial keepsake, a 50 page full colour magazine featuring museum and community images and historic stories. Local authors Ian J.M. Kennedy, Rick James, Judy Hagen and Christine Dickinson along with museum staffers Catherine Siba and Deb Griffiths have produced a keepsake magazine, Courtenay 100 Years of History

1915-2015 as a tribute to the Centennial Year. “We say thank you to the Echo who have given generously on this project and done a great job and to the many businesses who have advertised. “The proceeds from Courtenay 100 Years of History will go to museum programming,” said John Wilson, President of the Courtenay and District Museum Society. With stories about Down-

town Courtenay, Joseph McPhee, Sub-Chasers on the Courtenay River, community celebrations, early transportation and more, the ﬁve dollar magazine is something to take home from centennial celebrations that will be happening throughout the year. They are available at the museum and will be available throughout the yearlong celebrations. For more information contact the museum at 250334-0686.

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The wood framed buildings suffered extensive damage to the roof and attic areas, with considerable water damage to the interior. At first the administration of the City continued in the building next door, the former Corfield Motors showroom, which had for several years been rented to accommodate several departments when the ‘old English Cottage’ proved too small for the needs of the growing city. When it became apparent that the City Hall could not be salvaged, it was decided to move into the Corfield building. The extensive renovations were in 2012 honoured with a prestige Canadian Wood Council Wood Works award for the best use of Western Red Cedar. The judges noted that it “transformed something so drear into something so beautiful” and possibly those who so disliked the Elizabethan cottage, are happier with this modern facility. Elma Pearse, whose husband Theed Pearse had served one term as Mayor in 1929, believed that every City Hall needs a clock. She left a $1000 bequest to fund a clock which was purchased after her death in 1969. It survived the fire and is stored at the works yard. As yet there are no plans to replace it. In 1996, at the edge of the parking lot, the Heritage Commission placed a commemorative plaque with the history of the first two City Halls. Nearby is the Rhododendron from the garden of the original City Hall.

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Just In Timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;greatest hitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; April is Jazz Appreciation Month! There is no better way to celebrate than to spend an evening with Just in Time Vocal Jazz Choirs as they perform their 10th anniversary concert under the direction of Wendy Nixon Stothert. The 60 member Unplugged choir, and the auditioned small groups Jazzy Jems and Vocal Minority will be joined by the Comox Valley Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir at the Sid Williams Theatre on April 25th, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Tickets to the Greatest Hits concert are on sale at the Sid Williams Box Office for $20. The groups will be performing their favourites from the last 10 years and

Robles Diaz on drums, Britt Bowman on bass and Anela Kahiamoe on guitar. For more information, go to www.justintimevocaljazz.ca or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. Or just come and spend

an evening enjoying jazz standards like Blue Skies and Fly Me to the Moon as well as more recent music like Bohemian Rhapsody and Fields of Gold. Alumni are invited to come and join us in singing Just in Time.

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St. John the Divine Anglican Church (579-5th St., Courtenay) is delighted to present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hawaiian Gospel Musicâ&#x20AC;? on Sunday April 26 at 2 pm, featuring Hawaiian singer-songwriter Anela Kahiamoe. A native of Hawaii and professional musician his entire life, he grew up making music in a gospel church on the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Anelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical talent is extensive and includes beautiful vocals and fantastic skills on guitar, lap steel and ukulele. He has an uncanny ability to engage the audience with his stories and captivating personality. Kahiamoe was ďŹ rst drawn to the ukulele, then to Hawaiian steel and slack key styles. His instrumental style was inďŹ&#x201A;uenced by slack key guitar masters

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Local pianist ‘artist of the year’ Concert pianist Sarah Hagen of the Comox Valley (now living in Vancouver) received the BC Touring Council’s ‘Artist of the Year’ award given out at the Pacific Contact Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 11th at the Hilton Vancouver, Metrotown. The BC Touring Council was established as a non-profit organization in 1976 to serve presenters and touring professional artists in British Columbia. Its goals are to expand touring opportunities, promote audience development and be an advocate for artists and presenters. Sarah is the daughter of Judy Hagen of Courtenay and the late Stan Hagen. She regularly gives classical music concerts at the Sid Williams Theatre in her Mattina Musica series annually.

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Enjoy ‘Cinderella’ musical this week Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, the onstage musical presented by the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy School at 1475 Noel Ave, Comox. ( the old Brooklyn elementary school). Performances run on Thursday April 23, Friday April 24 and Saturday April 25 at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Tickets are selling quickly, so do not

miss out on this timeless fairy tale classic! Tickets are available at Laughing Oyster Bookshop, Blue Heron Books, Gone Hollywood Video and Red Carpet Consignment. Or contact the school at 250339-1200 or David at 250650-3725. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Door prizes and Silent Auction each evening.

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY IN COMOX PRESENTS • “A GROUP SHOW” by “THE MONDAY BUNCH” From April 21st - May 10th. Open Tues - Sat from 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1 - 4 pm, Closed Monday. Free Admission. Located at 1729 Comox Avenue. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to www.pearlellisgallery.com ROYAL PURPLE DROP-IN BINGO • Every Tuesday night, 7 p.m., at the Elks Home on Sixth St. COMOX VALLEY WOOD CARVERS • If you are interested in any type of wood carving please join us at the Royston Community Hall every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 3 PM for a day of carving and learning about carving. No experience necessary. FMI call Al at 250-331-0156 or Jim at 250-339-5350.

22 WEDNESDAY THE PILGRIMS’ WAY • Walking the 800 kilometre Camino Francais. This pilgrimage, subject of the 2010 movie “The Way” starring Martin Sheen has been an historical pilgrimage route since the 9th century. Presenting their own Camino adventure are Marc Paradis & Maria-Lynn Johnson at The Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, Comox on Wednesday, April 22nd from 7:30 to 8:30 PM THE COMOX GLACIER WANDERERS VOLKSWALK CLUB • Is hosting a 5/10 km walk on Wednesday, April 22nd. Registration starts at 9:30 am; walk starts at 10:00 am from parking lot at end of Brazier Rd. From Courtenay take Anderton Rd to Condensory Rd; Follow Condensory Rd, it will change to Dove Creek Rd; Continue on Dove Creek Rd. Turn LEFT on Brazier Rd. Parking at the end of Brazier Road. For further info contact Crystal @ 250-898-8612 or Kathleen @ 250897-1360 MAC WOOD AGM • Wed 22 April, 7:00 PM, St Peter’s Hall, 218 Church St, Comox. Guest Speaker Karen Barry of the Coastal Invasive Species Committee. Refreshments will be served. All welcome. Macdonald Wood Parks Society. EVERGREEN CLUB’S LIFELONG LEARNERS • Present “Moving Makes You Smarter” by Arabella Benson, Brain-Based learning specialist. Meeting fee is $1 for Evergreen Club members, who meet at Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre, Courtenay. For info on the Lifelong Learners, call 250-941-8885 or email: arabella888@gmail.com PLAY BRIDGE • Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm at the Royston Hall, 3902 Old Island Hwy and Royston Road. FMI: 250-334-1883 or roystonhall.com and on Facebook at Royston Community Club

23 THURSDAY SMALL BUSINESS ROUND-UP • The Comox Valley Small Business Association, in cooperation with Comox Mall, is hosting a Small Business Round-Up on April 23, 24, 25. Any small business can exhibit for $25/day. Skirted table included. Those who reserve their table by March 20 will be included in the event marketing. Contact Larrie or

Marg at 250-339-7244. SBA members get a discount, so ask about membership, too.

24 FRIDAY POETRY AND PROSE READINGS -• Comox Valley Writer’s Society and the Courtenay Public Library invite the public to our Monthly Reading Series. New and published writers will read their work at the Courtenay Library Events Room from 11:45am to 1:15pm on Friday, April 24th, 2015. For more information and to sign up to read please call 338-0965. Everyone is welcome. This is a free event, refreshments will be served. CYCLING • Come join us on our Friday rides. We are a road cycling group of active adults and members of the Cross Canada Cycle Tour Society (CCCTS) www. cccts.org. At 10am (except in the months July and August when the start time changes to 9AM because of the heat). We meet at the Filberg Centre’s lower parking lot, 411 Anderton Courtenay, before setting off on a bike ride. See www.cccts. org under tabs Day Rides/Comox Valley for the schedule or email bikehikepeople@gmail.com COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Friday, 5-7 pm. COMOX LEGION • Meat draws every Friday, 3 p.m. Open to all Legion members and signed in guests. Friday is still drop in darts night 7.30 pm toe line, $2.25 per person.

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25 SATURDAY FAMILY CAREGIVER SERIES, ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF B.C. • Workshop, April 25, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Lower Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Avenue. Pre-registration required. Courtenay Recreation, 250-338-1000 or Jane Hope, jhope@alzheimerbc.org. COMOX VALLEY FARMERS MARKET • 9-12 every Saturday at the Headquarters Road fair grounds, Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250.2180321 or or www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com & keep in touch on Facebook. COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Saturday 2-5 p.m. in the lounge. Dancing to Gord Kruger and friends. COMOX LEGION • Meat draws are held every Saturday 3 p.m. plus Ace of Spades draw.

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26 SUNDAY HAWAIIAN GOSPEL CONCERT • St. John The Divine Anglican Church proudly presents an afternoon concert featuring popular local musician Anela Kahiamoe and his engaging performance with beautiful vocals and instrumentals. Doors 1:30, concert start at 2 pm, 5795th Street, Courtenay. Admission by donation. Everyone welcome! http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay. bc.anglican.ca/

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can show symptoms in the eye. Under the watchful and knowing gaze of an eyecare professional, individuals can get early diagnosis and begin treatment promptly. According to Dr. Roy Chuck, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, there are many systemic diseases that can be seen in the eye. In

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How to protect your vision over the long haul According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, eye diseases related to aging are the primary cause of vision impairment in the United States. Many people consider vision loss a natural side effect of aging, but there are ways men and women can protect their vision and reduce their risk of vision loss as they age. • Quit smoking. According to the National Eye Institute, smoking doubles a person’s risk for age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in

men and women over the age of 50. It causes damage to the macula, which is the part of the eye needed for sharp, central vision. If the macula is damaged, vision may be blurry, distorted or dark. • Protect eyes from ultraviolet light. The American Optometric Association notes that UV-A and UV-B radiation can have adverse effects on a person’s vision. A short-term effect of excessive exposure to UV radiation is photokeratitis, a painful condition that can lead to red eyes, extreme sensitivity to light and excessive

tearing. Long-term effects of such exposure include a higher risk of developing cataracts and damage to the retina, which is the part of the eye used for seeing. When spending time outdoors, always wear sunglasses that provide protection against UV-A and UV-B rays. • Maintain a healthy blood pressure. High blood pressure, often referred to as HBP or hypertension, can contribute to vision loss as a person ages. The American Heart Association notes that HBP can strain blood vessels in the

eyes, causing them to narrow or bleed. HBP also can cause the optic nerve to swell, compromising a person’s vision as a result. Eye damage that results from HBP is cumulative, which means the longer it goes untreated, the more likely the damage to the eye will be permanent. Men and women can maintain a healthy blood pressure by eating right, exercising regularly and sustaining a healthy weight. • Take breaks from work. Computer vision syndrome, or CVS, is a legitimate condition that can develop when a per-

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10 KEYS TO HIGH ENERGY LIVING By Dr. Deidre Macdonald, ND We all want abundant energy. Without it, we can’t enjoy all life has to offer. Lack of energy is the number one complaint I hear from my patients. Here are 10 strategies for unleashing your potential for energy and vitality. 1) Rule out physical causes of fatigue: While fatigue is an extremely common complaint, it can be the first symptom of disease. Consult your naturopathic or conventional doctor for a complete physical and thorough blood work to see if other signs and symptoms of disease are present. 2) Exercise and Movement: There is no better way to jump start your engine than getting your body moving. Think of incorporating “movement” into your life. Yoga, sports, dance, walks, stretching and many more activities definitely will enhance your energy. 3) Optimize digestion: In my practice, I have treated literally thousands of people whose energy increased upon improving their digestion. For instance, chronic indigestion, acid reflux and Irritable Bowel Syndrome can often be eliminated without the use of drugs through diet changes and natural medicine 4) Eat the right diet for you: Food is your body’s best medicine. Eat nutritious foods and to avoid processed and addictive foods like sugar, flour products, caffeine and alcohol. Food allergies can rob your body of energy and create many subtle symptoms. Proper identification and elimination of food allergies can unleash new energy. 5) Balance the hormones: Proper functioning of the adrenals, thyroid, ovaries, testes, and pituitary glands are essential to achieving a good metabolism and healthy vitality.

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SNACK FOODS THAT PROMOTE BETTER SLEEP According to the National Sleep Foundation, changes in sleep patterns are a part of the aging process. Many people experience difficulty falling asleep and then staying asleep as they age, and that difficulty can make men and women over 50 feel more tired during the day. But even though difficulty sleeping may be a part of aging, that does not mean men and women over 50 cannot take steps to improve their sleeping patterns. For example, certain snack foods may help to improve quality of sleep, especially when these foods replace less healthy snacking options. While men and women over 50 should always consult with their physicians before making any changes to their diets, the AARP notes that the following are a handful of snack

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• Cheese and crackers: One more traditional snack may just help you get a better night’s sleep. Cheese and crackers contain tryptophan and carbohydrates, which can induce a better night’s sleep and help you fall asleep sooner. • Cherries: Cherries contain the sleep hormone melatonin, and the AARP notes that recent studies indicated that participants who drank tart cherry juice on a daily basis fell asleep more quickly and slept longer and better than participants who did not. • Hummus: The primary ingredient in hummus is chickpeas, which are loaded with tryptophan, folate and vitamin B6. Folate has proven especially beneficial to older men and women who need help regulating their sleep patterns, while

vitamin B6 helps the body regulate its clock. • Peanut butter: Peanut butter is another snacking item loaded with tryptophan. Spread some peanut butter on a carbohydrate, whether it’s a slice of toast or some crackers, before going to bed, and you may enjoy a better, longer sleep. • Walnuts: Like cherries, walnuts contain melatonin, which can contribute to a longer, more restful night’s sleep. Walnuts also can help regulate stress, which is a leading cause of sleeping difficulty. Many men and women experience difficulty sleeping as they age. But the right foods may just help combat such problems and help men and women get a more adequate night’s sleep.

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Recommended immunizations for those age 50+ Routine immunizations can keep people safe and healthy. Certain vaccinations can prevent diseases from producing symptoms, while others can lessen the duration of an illness or make conditions less severe.

age, so the body can benefit from the disease-fighting boost provided by vaccinations. Individuals at any age should discuss immunizations with their doctors, but it’s a particularly important conversation for those age 50 and older.

Vaccination schedules become a way of life for parents to young children. But vaccinations aren’t just for kids, and adults should keep tabs on their immunization histories to ensure they’re upto-date with vaccinations for their particular age group and lifestyle.

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Relief from Hip Pain By Dr. Deidre Macdonald, ND Hip pain can be a real pain in the butt! Understanding the cause of your hip pain will help you determine the best treatment for you. There are nonsurgical solutions to hip pain, even for degenerative osteoarthritis of the hip. Osteoarthritis is basically wear and tear in the ball and socket joint. It is important to differentiate true hip pain from other types of pain in the hip region. True hip pain is usually felt towards the front, in the groin region. It may radiate down the front of the thigh. The most effective non-surgical therapy for hip arthritis is low level laser therapy. It is a painless technique proven to significantly reduce the signs and symptoms of arthritis. I have used laser light therapy since 2007 in my naturopathic medical practice and have

had many patients with hip arthritis regain mobility and reduce pain dramatically. Pain felt on the lateral part of the hip (side of the hip) is usually due to greater trochanteric bursitis. It is aggravated by walking, lying down on the affected side, and crossing the leg of the affected side. I use state of the art laser light therapy to relieve this condition. In most cases, 8 to 10 thirty minute treatments alleviates the problem and patients can regain mobility and enjoy a good night sleep again. The most common cause of hip pain I see is actually sacroiliac (S.I) joint pain. The SI joints are located on either side of the low back just below the waist. They can become malaligned, too mobile or too fixed resulting in problems with surrounding structures such as ligaments and muscles. Classic symptoms include difficulty turning over in bed, struggling to put on shoes and socks, pain getting your legs in and out of the car, and stiffness when getting up after sitting for long periods. Laser

therapy effectively targets the ligaments that are strained in the joint, quickly reducing pain. By strengthening the ligaments that provide the joint structure, laser therapy often creates long term results. The piriformis muscle runs across the buttock from the edge of the sacrum to the top of the femur. If this muscle is tight, it can cause buttock pain or even sciatic nerve pain that can run down the leg. Treatments can include stretches that target the muscle, massage for the area, and laser light therapy. Laser light therapy increases circulation to the muscle, triples the energy output of muscle cells (ATP), causes nutrients to flood the cells, increases collagen synthesis and ultimately speeds the healing process and results in rapid resolution of muscle and ligament problems. Pain felt in the buttock is often referred pain from the lower back. Degeneration of the spinal vertebrae can result in narrowed channels for the nerves that exit the spine (spinal

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stenosis). Degenerated or protruding discs can also cause pressure on the nerves that affect the hip area. Laser light therapy has been shown to significantly reduce pain from disc disease in over 90% of patients in a Canadian clinical trial. Spinal stenosis can also respond well to this treatment. It is important to use a high powered laser machine that can penetrate deeply into the tissues and stimulate cellular processes that help regenerate and heal damaged tissues. So don’t suffer with hip and back pain. When I assess a patient with hip pain, a detailed physical examination and medical history are critical in determining what the root of the problem is. Then, with targeted, effective treatments, relief can often be had without drugs or surgery. For more information about Dr. Deidre Macdonald’s naturopathic medical practice in downtown Courtenay, contact her office at 250 897-0235 or check out www. getwellhere.com.

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Winners 2014-2015

HOCKEY POOL

GRAND PRIZE - FIRST PLACE WINNER

2ND PLACE WINNER

Authentic Canucks Jersey

52” HIGH DEFINITION FLAT SCREEN TV

Hockey pool second place winner, Nunthita Norwood is all set to cheer on the Canucks over the Flames in her new Canucks jersey, presented by Tim McDonald of Happy’s Source For Sports and Keith Currie of the Comox Valley Echo. Way to go Nunthita!

3RD PLACE WINNER Just in time for hockey playoffs, pictured is Echo representative Artur Ciastkowski, Visual Sound Store owner Rick (name coming) and first place CV Echo NHL Hockey Pool winner, Stu Barry, receiving his big screen TV.

3-Month Pass FOR THE SPORTS AND AQUATIC CENTRES (pool and fitness access, registered programs are not included)

WEEKLY PRIZE WINNERS

HOT-N-READY MEAL DEAL Includes medium pepperoni pizza, 8 piece Crazy Bread, 2 litre pop Scott Easterbrook Ian Button Maria Egeland Douglas Taylor Bill Curry Aaron Burgoyne Benj Klassen

Diane Monteith Angela Tenisci Derick Nicholson Andrew J. Small Helena Lalonde Steve Blacklock Paul Sutter

Julie Mcleod Bill Irving Andrew Motley David Young Christine Wright Kurt Letain Marjorie Moore

Brad Smith James Grinder Ken Gillis Calum Barr Angela Sanborn

Congratulations John! John Beston and son James accept the third place prize of a 3 month facility pass at the CRVD’s Sports and Aquatic Centres from CVRD’s Marketing Specialist, Robyn Butler and CV Echo representative Artur Ciastkowski. His prize of a 3 month fitness pass at the Sports Centre will help him look good and feel good while yelling “Go Canucks Go!!”

TOP 30 PLAYERS RANK

NAME

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Stuart R. Barry Nunthita Norwood John Beston Christina Williams Kevin Elmore Wayne Matkoski Rick Veerman Ron Norwood Mark Einarson Jeremy Warren

PTS

1890 1842 1838 1834 1828 1822 1818 1817 1816 1814

RANK

NAME

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Johnna Brain John Ferguson Terry Christie Bob Kilner Jeff Gailloux Shaun Roberge Brook Henry Ken Lefler Scott Motley Darren Kardynal

PTS

1797 1789 1783 1782 1781 1777 1774 1771 1764 1764

RANK

NAME

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Brett Silzer Brice McCannel Sean Anglos Greg Leiman Jason Rush Reid Woods Brad Smith Bradie Gailloux Joe Greif Jane Stafford

PTS

1761 1760 1760 1760 1759 1759 1756 1752 1751 1744