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Former mayor recalled fondly Erin Haluschak
interested in how Coca-Cola contributed to tooth decay. Record Staff The third-generation dentist, Universally remembered as a Freemason and Rotarian, Brass strong community leader with a was remembered by those in big heart, former Comox mayor the community including former Jim Brass was remembered Sat- Courtenay mayor Starr Winurday by friends, family and com- chester and current 19 Wing commander Col. Jim Benninger, who munity members. Brass, 64, who passed away credited his ability to “be a great last week, served as mayor for the neighbour.” Winchester recalled how Brass Town from 2002 to 2008. He also practiced dentistry, was the presi- played a role in mending fences between the various dent of Comox Valmunicipalities. ley Marine Search “He loved the and Rescue and He had the town of Comox. He was involved with always said Comox the College of Den- voice of a great leader. Whenever he is a great place to tal Surgeons. live and it’s worth “His style of joined an organizaworking for.” being a people pertion, he inevitably Comox Valley son … was what really served him became the president. MP John Duncan well in his politi- He put his heart into echoed Winchester’s statements, and cal career,” said everything that he recognized his leadMayor Paul Ives to ership and his big the more than 350 did; he put his heart heart. people in atten- on his sleeve. Former 19 Wing dance Saturday at Paul Helpard Comox wing comthe Comox Recremander and current ation Centre gym. He recalled Brass’ accomplish- Courtenay councillor Jon Ambler ments as mayor, his sense of said Brass and his family were humour, guidance and direction. the first people who made his Orthodontist and work col- family feel at home in the Comox league Paul Helpard said he will Valley when he first moved to the most remember his friend by his area. big voice, his big hands and his “He invited me out on his boat, big heart. and as an aviator, I didn’t know “He had the voice of a great that much about boats. He gave leader. Whenever he joined me some great marine advice — an organization, he inevita- watch out for the otter (excrebly became the president,” he ment); it’s really slippery.” explained. “He put his heart into Reflecting on his many accompeverything that he did; he put his plishments, Comox Valley MLA heart on his sleeve.” Don McRae explained Brass Helpard joked Brass con- “made the Comox Valley a far tributed significantly to dental better place.” photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com research, and was particularly
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FUN IN DOWNTOWN You couldn’t participate in Market Day/ Local Colours in downtown Courtenay on Saturday and not have fun. More photos, page 7. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
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