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Point Holmes celebrates a new spiffy biffy at boat ramp

The Point Holmes Recreation Association is pleased to announce the opening of a new public washroom at the boat ramp location on Lazo road in Comox.

The attractive cedar structure was built by PHRA volunteers and was mostly funded by generous donations from local businesses and individuals including Dr. Kevin Jackson of Comox Dental Care, Mike Emerson of Royal Lepage, Richard and Lyn Glazier, Doug Taylor and Lori Elder’s music students.

The Town of Comox provided the concrete for the building’s foundation, and will also be covering the maintenance costs of the Porta Potty.

This new facility is just one of the improvements planned for the Point Holmes waterfront in preparation for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the PHRA in 2017.

The boat ramp at Point Holmes was originally built in 1967 as a Centennial Project with funding provided by the Canadian Centennial Commission, (Continued on page 4)

Point Holmes Recreation Association members celebrate a ribbon cutting for the new Porta Potty at the Lazo Road boat ramp.

Back row Left to Right, PHRA members Charly Ronge, Lewis Longland, Don Traboulsee, Barrie Donaldson. Front row hold-

ing ribbon, PRHA member Rob Marriott, PHRA President Rob James, Town of Comox Parks Superintendent Al Fraser, PHRA Ramp Liaison Annette Ronge.

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Lots of local support for mail delivery campaign

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The petition campaign caravan to save door to door mail delivery rolled into the Comox Valley at Simms Park on Monday.

It was led by Canadian Union of Postal Workers National president, Mike Palecek, who has been traveling in the union’s massive RV from coastto-coast aiming to garner public support against Canada Post’s plan to phase out home delivery across the country.

Palecek said they been on the road for six weeks now, having started from Newfoundland, inviting residents and politicians to sign the petition.

“We’ve been traveling from community to community to talk to the people about the cuts that are happening in Canada Post,” said Palecek. “We also wanted to make sure that this is an election issue.”

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Green Party candidate for North Island Powell River Brenda Sayers signs the petition that opposes Canada Post’s plans to cut door-to-door mail delivery.

Overall, Palecek said they’ve received positive response everywhere they’ve stopped.

Here in Courtenay, members of CUPW Local 718 were on hand to help spread the word.

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vying for the North Island Powell River riding, Green Party’s Brenda Sayers and NDP’s Rachel Blaney showed up to support the postal workers’ rally and both also signed the petition.

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the incoming prime minister, whoever that is,” said Palecek. “We want he or she to know that this is a major issue.”

Here on Vancouver Island, Canada Post plans to stop home delivery in Campbell River starting

in September. Residents, close to 9,000 of them, have been informed that door-to-door service will be replaced by community mailboxes that have now been installed at various sites around the city.

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and the PHRA was registered as a Society under the B.C. Societies Act shortly after.

The mandate of the PHRA is to maintain and improve the boat ramp and to create, maintain and improve other facilities on the adjacent recreational area, keeping all facilities available to anyone who wishes to use them.

There is a small daily rate to use the boat ramp facilities and an annual membership is also available for $35.

Other planned improvements include a new picnic pavilion, better walking and sitting areas separated from the parking lots, and a boat ramp webcam broadcasting on our webpage.

For more information on the PHRA or to download a membership form, please view our website, www.pointholmesrecreation.ca, or email us at info@pointholmesrecreation.ca Happy and Safe Boating!

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“There’s a lot of people that rely on this service, senior citizens and people with mobility issues,” said Palecek. “There are also concerns about safety, access to a mailbox, proper lighting, traffic ... there are all kinds of reasons to oppose this.”

Canada Post’s rationale behind this is to save money as it claims it is no longer financially sustainable. There were 1.2 billion fewer pieces of mail in 2013 than in 2006. Canada Post delivered 214 million fewer pieces of regular mail last year than in 2013. The corporation lost $125 million in 2013 but made a profit of $194 million in 2014, which they credit to a rise in parcels shipped, higher stamp prices and reduced employee benefit costs.

Palecek said the plan the down the road will also include downsizing post offices, privatization of retail postal outlets, and raising the price of stamps.

“What is the most striking thing about this is, Canada Post continues to make profit,” said Palecek.

“They made around $200 million in profit last year and there’s no economic justification to the cuts that they’re putting forward.”

The Limax Maximus is a slow moving invader recently discovered in Merville. Better known as the Tiger Slug or giant garden slug, this species is likely to have come to the region from a European plant stock and has quickly made its way into wooded areas more commonly known for slugs indigenous to this region. Image Credit: Dr. Loys Maingon, RPBio, President, Comox Valley Nature

Slow-moving invader takes up residence in the Valley

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff Gardeners beware, there’s a new predator in town that just might like to munch on your English cucumbers. Mainly grey in

colour with a spotted head resembling the markings of a leopard join into a striped body like that of a tiger.

These are some of the distinct features of the Valley’s latest invader, albeit one that is slow moving and not

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It’s called the Limax Maximus and it can wreak havoc for gardeners.

This terrestrial mollusc predator, better known as the giant garden slug is more of a garden pest.

Their preferred environment is human habitations including gardens, lawns and even damp basements or garages as these are ideal locations to sustain their fussy diet of green leafy vegetation, decaying plant matter and fungi. Yet because of its nocturnal behaviour, it often goes undetected.

Dr. Loys Maingon, President of Comox Valley Nature, first stumbled upon this new slug species recently near his home in Merville completely by accident.

The Limax Maximus, also referred to as the Tiger Slug, was a rare find in North America up until 1998 when first spotted on Salt Spring Island. The first recorded finding was in California and later in the lower mainland. Last year it appeared in the South Okanagan. “[They are] following a pattern similar to the planting of grape stocks,” comments Maingon who shares his highly probable hypothesis of how it came to the island. “As with all invasives, horticultural trade tends to be responsible.”

Maingon is all too familiar with the ecological hazards caused by foreign creatures from his associated work with the Garry

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As with all invasives, horticultural trade tends to be responsible.

Do not bring in stock that is not native to this island in order to control invasives and pestides”.

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Oak Ecosystem Recovery Team, an organization focused on the preservation of ecosystems that are at risk from non-native plants and animals species.

“Do not bring in stock [that is] not native to this island in order to control invasives and pesticides,” emphasized Maingon.

“This slug is just one more example of what happens with uncontrolled horticultural distribution.”

Maingon shared his new find in a light-hearted, humourous article published on Tide Change, a website designed to connect people working on issues of eco and social justice and to help share news about issues that impact the community and the environment.

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One Spot Trail to get longer

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

Another 700 meters of pathway will soon be added to One Spot Trail along Condensory Road.

The upgrade to the trail is one of the Comox Valley Regional District’s strategic priorities for the community services branch as well as a top priority of the rural Comox Valley parks and greenways strategic plan.

Funding of $198,406 for this project has been included in the 2015-2019 financial plan.

Comox Valley Bobcat & Excavating Limited has been awarded the contract for the project. It submitted the lowest bid of $159,762.02 but it created a budget shortfall as the CVRD has already spent $67,006 of the $198,406 budget.

Staff indicated to the board an additional $28,000 and $7,000 to create a small contingency was needed to see the project through.

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be drawn from the Electoral Areas A, B, C Parks and Greenway Capital Works Reserve Fund to make up the shortfall.

The contractor will construct 700 metres of new trail within the Condensory Road right-ofway and within a statutory rightof-way across 4771 and 4735 Condensory Road for the CVRD electoral areas ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ parks and greenways service.

The job encompasses installation of a concrete bridge, fencing, 50 red maple trees and several culverts, signs and bollards.

The trail extension is expected to be completed by the end of October this year.

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In the article Maingon describes the characteristics of Limax in great detail, even exploiting the sexual behavior of this highly active species. Joking aside, the Limax poses a new threat to this region.

“Their travel is assisted by the dispersion of horticultural products that are not locally controlled or locally grown,” explains Maingon. “Stock is supposed to come in clean but, inevitably there is a failure in control with the unlimited movement of stock over the border.”

It’s characteristics differ greatly from the banana (Ariolimax) and the black slug (Arion Anter) slug indigenous to this region.

Similar to the Dutch slug, which also comes from abroad, eventually these foreign species will compete with our native slugs and over time will win out.

Originally from Europe, these species can adapt quite well to the North American climate and have a taste for European gardens and vegetation including eggplant and garlic.

For now it seems this slimeridden, ground-crawling garburator has nothing in its wake to stop it from thriving as it currently has no known natural predator except perhaps for humans.

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Leave more trees in the watershed

I just finished reading the article about addressing the problem of silt entering Comox lake via Perseverance Creek in your August 21st edition.

Here’s a novel idea. How about less clear cutting above Cumberland and Comox Lake. Let’s start by saving what’s left of the trees around the Upper and Lower Thirsty Beaver trails that are scheduled to be cut down this fall and winter.

In doing so we could not only help keep our water clear and clean but preserve an area that has become iconic in the mountain bike world. A centerpiece during many of the events staged in Cumberland including the BC Bike Race and the annual MOMAR adventure race.

Mountain biking and the recreational use of trails backing on to the Beaufort Mountain range have become a huge economic driver in our community.

Not to mention contributing to the liveability and quality of life that many people have moved here for, including myself.

The Vancouver Island Spine trail will pass through this area soon.

Potentially bringing people from around the world in years to come.

There are so little unlogged areas left back there that it is no wonder the silt from heavy rains is

washed into Comox Lake via Perseverance Creek and the many other small creeks that feed it. So few people are employed in cutting down that forest now and watching as the 2nd and 3rd growth wood is shipped elsewhere to be processed adds further insult to injury.

Wetter, warmer and more intense storms during winter followed by hotter and drier summers are predicted to be more the norm in years to come. Isn’t that, coupled with increased logging activity, going to exacerbate the silting problems?

Leaving more trees around our watershed makes sense on many important levels. For us and our kids and grand kids.

I wish a few of the hundreds if not thousands of trail users and the lovers of clean water would add their voice to this discussion.

The whole “It’s private land” excuse doesn’t wash any more. No pun intended.

James Powsey Trail and clean water advocate Cumberland

MERCHANT NAVY Re: recent letter by Dennis McGuckin regarding Merchant Navy Veterans Day Recently there have been a few letters to the press

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regarding recognition of Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans Day. I would like to add our support of the extra flags on local government buildings fly the Red Ensign on September 3, the designated day for remembrance of Canada’s Merchant Navy during WWII. A little known fact, especially by local MN veterans is that The Alberni Project and the HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial (HAMM) have held Canadian Merchant Navy Day events and activities for several years now in the Comox Valley with very little or no attendance.

Last year’s event was supported by myself and our one MN veteran who was to give the presentation.

At HAMM’s new location in the Comox Centre Mall we will have a larger display than previous locations of Canada’s Merchant Navy and will be expanding on this subject as we receive more artifacts and items on loan or donations pertaining to this branch of service during WWII. This year’s CMNV day will be amalgamated into HAMM’s relaunch of the new facility, our Second anniversary of the museum and our 15th year of the parent organization (The Alberni Project) on September 5th.

Since we will miss the ac-

tual date of CMNV we will have a free 30 minute concert dedicated to Canada’s Merchant Navy prior to the ribbon cutting and anniversary celebration.

If Mr. McGuckin or other CMN veterans or their families wish more information they can contact us here at HAMM at 250-3394322.

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PLEASE CLEAN UP It is often interesting to note the typical businessman’s attitude towards the community.

For example, for the last two years I have been dealing with officials of the Town of Comox to try to get the vacant property below the recently completed Harbour Centre Building cleaned up a bit.

The remaining building site has debris, derelict lumber, broken old pallets, old signs, small piles of left over asphalt, unused retaining wall concrete blocks, and random holes in the ground and gravel, all still spread over the vacant area.

Town officials have made an effort to request and urge the owner to clean up the site. It is a dismal vista overlooking the Marina, and the Mari-

na park. For everyone that walks through the area, it is a visual blight. However, despite the Town’s urgings, the owner appears to be unwilling to do anything to clean up the area.

Some businessmen wish to support and work with their community, to enhance it and keep it beautiful, recognizing that it is in their own best interests that a good looking community helps business by encouraging people to be out, shopping and participating the community.

Others seem more interested in ignoring the impact of their property and actions on the community.

It is to be hoped that once the Lorne Hotel site redevelopment starts the developers will ensure proper construction housekeeping practices occur and that the site does not become an eyesore during the construction period.

Helmut Mach Comox

WHERE ARE YOU NOW? Last weekend I watched the documentary ‘Right To Remain’ on CBC TV, the story of Vancouver’s east side residents who are being forced out of their homes and businesses so that gentrification can take over the area. It was devastating.

But here in Courtenay we have the opposite problem ... most of the Valley

homeless don’t have any kind of accommodation to leave, and that’s equally devastating!

I know first hand that I and many friends and family voted for specific Courtenay council candidates because of their preelection promises that our critical homeless situation was at the top of their priorities.

I would like those candidates (you know who you are, and if you’ve forgotten go back to your election handouts) to come forward and explain to all those who voted for you WHY these ‘intentions’ slipped to the bottom of your ‘to do’ lists once you got into power... or is it the word ‘power’ that could answer my question?

Another aspect of the lack of importance being placed on the homeless situation that is incredibly upsetting is that when meetings do take place, they are held in-camera.

SERIOUSLY? Secret meetings about a campground that offers the only possible housing solution for many already living on the bottom rung of society’s ladder.

Even as I type this I feel disgusted and saddened.

We voted you in because we believed in your words of hope and integrity. Now what?

Diane Baxter Courtenay

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TO THE FATHER (wearing a team jacket from a minor hockey team) at Tim Hortons, Comox, Tuesday morning with your cute little blond son (approx 4/5 yrs old). I doubt if you will read this because I don’t think you will be able to turn your eyes away from your cell phone long enough. I don’t know if you are a full-time or parttime father, but if you are the latter, that makes it even worse. What a shame you could not put your phone down for the 45 minutes I observed you and engage with your son.

At one point he was tapping you on the arm to get your attention and you still didn’t look up. Then he got up and started wandering around. He could have marched right out the door and you wouldn’t have noticed! PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN parents and take your kids to the park. Whatever game you were playing, or facebook post you were reading or twitter you were sending, could not have been more important than spending time with and I mean actually spending time, not just sitting beside, your child.

10 years from now when he is a teenager and you wonder why he doesn’t talk to you or spend time with you, remember how much time YOU gave HIM!

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A LARGE GRANITE BEEF to the man at the Airshow physically and verbally abusing his young son to discipline him. While the boy’s Mom and Gramma looked the other way, the man picked up and plunked his son down on the ground, scolded him with the fiercest intensity, then jerked him up to stand, by the boy’s arm. Don’t care what transpired to cause this, unacceptable reaction, and dangerous form of parent-

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BOUQUETS to all those who are getting involved in this election. It’s too important to ignore.

Harper has trounced on our democracy from silencing scientists, undermining health care funding, ignoring climate change, to name just a few problems.

Scientists and insurance representatives agree that climate change is here, and it could be disastrous to the future in so many ways. We need to wake up and change government.

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COURTENAY WANTS to save water, then they should replace the sidewalk plants with decorated small rock/gravel. This would save the costs of plants, water, maintenance & labour.

SUNNY WEATHER for the RCMP bicycle patrols,

I FOR ONE would like to thank the organizers of Nautical Days for recognizing that this community appreciates other musical genres besides Elvis music. This is not a slam against Steve Elliott … I’ve seen his show and he is good. I simply want to say thanks for supporting other types of musical acts and performers.

The closing acts from this year’s and last year’s Nautical Days events, (Heart tribute and Johnny Cash tribute), were both extremely enjoyable. For those who need to see Elvis, I believe you can get a direct flight to Vegas.

COMOX VALLEY EXHIBITION organizers are trying to do the right thing by importing 35,000 gallons of water for the best outdoor show in the Comox Valley - but it does not make sense that a volunteer organization should have to truck water outside of the Valley when there is a surplus here.

Just down Headquar-

ters Road, a water tanker truck fills up with CVRD water to supply our neighbors with failed wells.

The CVRD stage 3 Bylaw makes no sense when the Comox Valley water system has a surplus capacity of 20 million liters per day.

Change is required - and soon. Despite the CVRD politics of water the Comox Valley Exhibition is a great event. August 28-30.

Agriculture - the roots of the Comox Valley History!

These folks do a great job!

Check it out.

BOUQUETS to our Little River neighbours who enhance the salmon, clean up after others, bash broom, and this summer, extinguished a wild fire that could have been a disaster.

Thank You.

A HUGE BOUQUET to the lady who bought our breakfast at the Courtenay Country Market on Sat. morning. You must have a huge heart and great karma.

Thank you.

A BOUQUET OF BIKE COGS to everyone involved in putting on the YANA cycling ride. You guys are all awesome and have made such a big differences in the lives of sick children and their families. Take a big bow for a job well done.

August 29 Meat Draw and Dancing 2pm - 5pm September 1 Euchre 1:30pm September 2 Drop in Darts 1pm September 3 Crib and Gucci 6:30pm September 4 Crib and Gucci 6:30pm Friday Night Meat Draw September 5 Meat Draw + Dance

Ball Cap Steak Night last Friday of the Month

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DANGEROUS “Me First” Attitude: This Beef is directed to the driver of a light grey Camry, or similar vehicle-type, who on Sunday, August 23rd 11:43 am was exiting Longlands Golf Course. After stopping to let Anderton Road vehicle traffic pass, this driver deliberately pulled out, at extremely close range, directly in front of my friend and I who were cycling the shoulder south on Anderton causing us to both skid to a stop to avoid being hit by this vehicle, only to be so rudely FINGERED by that driver. My friend and I managed to avoid falling off our bikes, but we were completely stunned by the actions of the driver especially when, as the driver knew, we were completely within our rights being that we were through traffic on a main road and he or she was entering from a stop-signed side road. I hope you did something worthwhile and (what you thought ) was important with the TWO SECONDS you ‘saved’ yourself.

TO THE PARENTS of 2 boys on skateboards going south on the highway Kingfisher/Spindrift area on Tuesday Aug 18Th about 13.00. The older one (about 14?? yellow or orange shorts??) was riding in the middle of the road, then he drifted towards the south lane and was just about to go over the centre line, his back was facing us. We had to honk to stop him, and we got the finger. He is setting a terrible example for the younger boy. We do not want to hit your kid, and it was close. Speed limit is 80 and a curvy road, no helmets. Please see this and talk some sense in to him.

THANK YOU to Daisy and her mom Emma for clearly outlining the reality of kids’ cancers and the 80% curable possibilities as well as the treatment damages caused to the survivors. I was given the same prognosis 18 years ago for my son for a type of Leukemia which is still incurable to this day. This may clear up some miscomseption that the general population may have about the true survivability of children cancer.

A EULOGY to one of the most beautiful tall trees on

THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com Anderton Avenue. For a number of years you’ve let us know by your spreading crimson foliage that fall was upon us. But early this morning we heard chain saws - almost always an ominous sound in such a treed area - and when we looked out a faller was near the top of the tree lopping off the branches.

- or maybe just someone who wanted a clearer view of who-knows-what ... but the end result is that our section of Anderton Avenue has lost a very special tree. Thanks dear friend ... the sky looks very bare now without your lovely red foliage framed against it. To say we’ll miss you is an understatement!

A GREAT BIG BOUQUET of flowers to the person who immediately turned my red wallet into superstore customer service.

Give yourself a big pat on the back, you deserve it, thanks. I arrived back at the store just as they called my name. So much easier than replacing the wallet and its contents.

You rock!

SHAME SHAME to those who stole a whole row of potatoes from our garden in Cumberland. You stole from an 81-year old man that worked all summer to take care of them!

I’D LIKE TO THANK the staff and customers of the Petrocan service station at 17th and Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay for coming to my aid when I fell there recently. Your kindness in taking me into the store and tending to me while the ambulance was called was very much appreciated. Am happy to say that all is well now.

I went over right away hoping to get some answers... a resident in a nearby complex told me the tree was rotten to the core so I went over to look at the large pieces on the ground. There didn’t appear to be any rot. Maybe it was the power company

A PLEA to Comox, don’t spend $14,000 on a rainbow crosswalk. I’m sure $14,000 could be put to better use in tangible ways to support lesbian, gay, bi, and transgendered people in our community.

Maybe start by asking the community, hmm.

A LARGE BOUQUET to the great group of ladies and gents at the Freestore in

Courtenay. You people are tireless in your support for those in need.

Everyone appreciates and thanks you for the great service you provide.

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JUST BECAUSE a few sore losers continually get their names, photos, and grossly misguided revisions of recent history into the media, that does not make them true. Let it not be believed that a few Society members hold a monopoly of dedication to our heritage. I would not wish on any deceased person to have a Society named and an anonymous website operated by individuals engaged in hostile enterprises of shaming and denigration. Many others have worked to honour one man’s legacy in numerous positive ways in an exceptional natural park, a cairn, in our museums, music, art, photographs, literature.

Many others worked to accomplish the lasting legacy of a beautiful natural space on an ancient midden beside a fragile

THIS WEEK’S WINNER, DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED UP TO TUESDAY, IS: Ted Wilkie, of Courtenay Winner of two classic cheese baskets from Dairy Queen Winners, you may pick up your prize certificates at the front desk of the Echo, 407-D Fifth Street, during regular business hours. Thanks to everyone for the great submissions- keep ‘em coming!

creek for all generations to enjoy. Their contributions are not nothing.

They deserve our gratitude, not sour grapes vitriol. Thank you all!

BEEFS to all the Peeping Toms on their Water Witch hunt. The nerve of you up on your high decks looking down your noses at your neighbours, spying. I guess I should be grateful that you aren’t spying too hard. If you were you would know that I keep the mellow water around and only flush the brown. Some of us actually are not being lazy about our lawns. Some of us are not using the water restrictions as an excuse to not mow a dried up dead lawn and weeds. I am doing more than complaining. My lush green grass in my tiny backyard is that way through much hard work hauling buckets after each shower and from rinse water from the

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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS! Our weekly feature, Beefs and Bouquets, is intended to be a light-hearted forum for you, our readers, to express brief views on issues and events in your lives.

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trients to the soil to feed the critters as well as keeping all them nasty carbons sequestered in the ground thus preventing further global warming. Albeit on a small scale. What is it you are doing? Oh yes, I know whining and turn-

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ing in family, friends and neighbours to the Water Witch police. So instead of being a suspicious H20 informant why not come over, have a nice tall glass of ice tea, dangle your tootsies in my long lush grass and educate yourself on why it is even worse to let everything turn into a wasteland. A lesson our local municipal leaders should learn. I promise no midnight water Ninjas are invited. We can civilly discuss how to improve our water infrastructure to mitigate future water restrictions and boil water orders. Power to the green grass people that persevere over adversity!

A BOX OF MOLDY blueberries to the local winery for hosting a secret event for Harper, currently one of the most disliked people in Canada. That was a really bad business decision to mix politics with what has been to me up to now a very attractive operation. Never again will I spend a cent on one of their products. They took a big chance opening their location to someone who will soon be history, one way or another.

JUST HAD A GREAT TRIP with Merv to Campbell River Hospital for the heart pacer clinic, He’s a great careful driver and informative too. Kudos to the Rotary Club for supporting this very worthwhile business. See you again when your business is required. Thanks Merv.

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Green Party leader here tonight for public event

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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On Friday evening, August 28th, CourtenayAlberni Green Party candidate Glenn Sollitt will be joined by federal leader Elizabeth May at the Best Western in downtown Courtenay (1590 Cliffe Ave.) for a free public event!

Police Blotter Comox Valley responded to the following incidents between August 18 and 24:

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Doors to the conference room open at 6:30 pm with appetizers and a cash bar available. Come to hear what one of the most respected leaders in Canada today has to say about working for political change. At 7:00 pm best-selling author Des

■ On August 22nd police were called to a residence on the 2800 block of Smith road in Courtenay for a report of a break, enter and theft. The homeowner reports that the culprit entered through an unlocked door and once inside stole a play station 4, its controller and three games. (2015-11216) ■ Police took a report of a break, enter and theft from a residence on the 4900 block of Island Hwy North in Courtenay. The home owner reports returning to the residence after being out and finding alcohol, foreign currency,

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jewellery and Canadian currency stolen. (201511225) ■ On August 24th police responded to a report of an electric scooter being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Church Street and Comox Avenue.

The investigation revealed that a vehicle had turned right off of Church Street onto Comox Avenue into the scooter that was travelling in the crosswalk at the time. The driver of the vehicle was charged for failing to yield the right of way of a pedestrian.

The man on the scooter was taken to St. Joseph’s hospital for minor injuries. The motoring public are reminded to watch for pedestrians on our roadways. (2015-11307)

Elizabeth May, federal leader of the Green Party of Canada Kennedy will introduce Ms. May with a “satirical salute!” This gathering will highlight the Green Party’s dedication to winning seats in the October election. You will be able to donate, sign up for a campaign sign, and/or volunteer to get involved. In-

vite you friends!

Be sure to come early as seating will be limited.

Free parking can be found around the back of the building. For further information call 250-335-1209.

To reach Glenn Sollit please call 250-240-4934 www.glennsollittgpc.ca

Bait car catches thieves During the early morning hours of August 15 two youth were caught, on camera, taking items of value from a parked bait vehicle in the town of Comox.

The youth were identified and arrested at their respective homes the same day.

Both have been released on Promise to Appears and are now facing an allegation of theft under $5,000.

The public are advised that a bait car can be anywhere at any time in the province of British Columbia and this case it worked very well.

Courtenay ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF HISTORY

Vaginal atrophy, also called atrophic vaginitis, is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to your body having less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause, but it can also develop during breast-feeding or at any other time your body's estrogen production declines. Up to 75% of post-menopausal women experience symptoms of vaginal atrophy.

For many women, vaginal atrophy makes intercourse painful — and if intercourse hurts, your interest in sex will naturally decrease. In addition, healthy genital function is closely connected with healthy urinary system function.

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Treatment consists of vaginal moisturizers, water based lubricants and estrogen therapy. Your physician may prescribe either systemic (oral) or topical estrogen therapy. Topical therapy includes vaginal creams, a vaginal ring or vaginal tablets. Systemic estrogen therapy may include patches or oral tablets. The systemic therapy may also help alleviate other symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes.

For women who cannot or choose not to use hormone replacement therapy we have a new non-prescription product called Gynatrof. Its unique formula protects the vaginal skin and reduces irritations and prevents itching and burning. The long-lasting hydration enhances natural lubrication and allows for normal sexual activity while promoting healing and regeneration - of damaged vaginal tissues.

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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.

Philosopher’s Cafe offers venue for lively chats In 1971 Pierre Trudeau adopted multiculturalism as official policy. Henceforth Canada would recognize and respect that its society included diversity in languages, customs, religions, and more.

In 1982 multiculturalism was recognized in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Immigrants could become Canadians by integrating into our culture without abandoning their own.

This stood in contrast to American assimilation (the melting pot).

The vision of cultures from around the world living in harmony is a wonderful vision.

But has the policy worked? Is there harmony or is there increased isolation between Canadians?

Early in his career, Stewart Goodings worked for a Royal Commission whose analysis led to the multiculturalism policy, and then as a Director General for the Secretary of State department, he helped to guide its implementation.

More recently, he was five years on the Board of MOSAIC, the immigrant settlement organization in Vancouver, so has followed the evolution of multiculturalism over 40 years.

Join us as Stewart leads us into a discussion on the past and future of multiculturalism.

Moderator Peter Schwarzhoff will then open the floor for what looks to be a very engaging topic for a lively discussion at Philosophers’ Cafe.

Once a month a speaker will introduce a theme to the Café, and then all who attend can join in respectful, non-partisan conversation, or just sit back and listen. You are welcome to propose topics and introduce them at future Cafés. Themes should be of broad interest and national significance, and have an element of controversy to them.

As with each Café, Mr. Goodings will have just 10 minutes to introduce the topic, and then the floor is open for 50 minutes of moderated discussion.

When: Wednesday, September 2, 7:00-8:00PM Cost: Free Location: Berwick Comox Valley, community room 1700 Comox Ave, Comox, BC V9M 4H4 More Info: peter@peterschwarzhoff.ca

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Town of Comox leader in change with trial coffee shop ‘parklet’

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff Stroll past the Komox Grind Expresso & Smoothie Bar at the corner of Beaufort Avenue and Church Street and you are likely to find a cluster of customers sipping lattes under red umbrellas as they soak in the sunshine. Whether meeting up with friends or catching up on the news with their morning paper, customers are taking great pleasure hanging out on the cafe’s cedar deck, a recent addition that is fast becoming the talk of the town.

Komox Grind is the first business to be granted the go ahead to construct a parklet, a new and welcomed feature to the Town of Comox.

Called an experiment, this parklet has, thus far, been getting two thumbs up from regular clientele, tourists and local residents alike. For Tanya

Karissa Hambley, Komox Grind Barista, clears tables on the cafe’s new parklet after the busy period of 9 a.m. and noon and before the after dinner rush. Since opening the outdoor patio, business has increased and customers are raving about the new feature in the Town of Comox.

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Archambault, owner and entrepreneur, business couldn’t be better.

“It’s been fabulous, nothing but fabulous,” gleams Archambault over the success of the parklet since it opened within days after being approved

by Comox councillors in late May. “People are so stoked. They can’t believe this is in their town.”

Archambault presented her concept at the May 27th Town Council meeting but the support was already behind her. Parklets are readily used in many communities looking to offer businesses additional space for customers with an open airy appeal characteristic of many larger city centers and tourist hubs.

They are ideal for cafes and restaurants with small spaces wishing to extend seating areas by converting parking spaces to install non-permanent structures for customers.

Since council members, some of whom frequent the Grind regularly, were looking at ways to spruce up the downtown core, a parklet pilot project was quickly endorsed.

“It’s the right fit for that area,” shared Mayor Paul Ives, Town of Comox.

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“It’s worked out so well and in lightning speed.

Sometimes it’s difficult to even find a seat.”

The Grind parklet has the curb appeal and more.

Since its construction, the persistent traffic problem of speeding motorists on the corner has been alleviated. There’s a real element of what Ives describes as ‘traffic calming,’ not only about the parklet but the busy intersection that now features a newly installed crosswalk.

The functionality of the intersection was in Archambault’s mind when she underwent construction in just two weeks.

She and her husband installed glass sides instead of cedar all around the structure to allow motor-

Even during the heaviest downpour this summer, customers stayed outside and hovered under the umbrellas. We did a good thing here.

Let’s keep doing good things.”

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ists an unobstructed view of the crosswalk when approaching from the opposite direction. She also incorporated the existing colour palate of the apartment complex when selecting the red umbrellas and chairs.

“People are finally noticing there’s a coffee

shop now,” remarks Archambault.

The pilot project will run until the end of October at which time the Town of Comox and the Komox Grind will decide whether to keep it running throughout the winter.

The Initial reaction from both sides appears favorable as both Ives and Archambault expressed a desire to keep this feature permanent and neither have received much negative feedback.

“One fellow complained about the loss of parking,” commented Archambault.

“He said that it’s awesome, but there’s no parking. Most of the regulars prefer to walk the extra distance than have no outdoor seating.”

If all goes according to plans, Archambault envi-

sions expanding into a second parking space if allowed and intends to purchase outdoor propane heaters for the cooler season but doesn’t fear the parklet’s popularity will sizzle out.

“Even during the heaviest downpour this summer, customers stayed outside and hovered under the umbrellas,” remarked Archambault. “We did a good thing here. Let’s keep doing good things.”

That sentiment is shared with the Town of Comox who gave support to Twisted Dishes to construct a parklet one block over on Port Augusta Street.

Owner Devan Sexton will begin its construction in 2016 should the final report on the pilot project be favorable.

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Cable ferry delivered at Buckley Bay terminal

BC Ferries crews soon to undergo training for its service in the fall

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

Residents and visitors got the chance to see the new cable ferry that will soon service the Buckley Bay-Denman Island BC Ferries route.

The Baynes Sound Connector was towed by its maker, Seaspan, using tug boats to its new home Wednesday morning.

Mark Wilson, BC Ferries’ Vice President of Engineering said they’re excited to see the safe delivery of the new ship. “It’s ďŹ nally here,â€? said Wilson.

The project has been on the go for close to four years from inception to conception, engineering, and production on the terminal side, said Wilson. “The exciting part is a new vessel is very close to being operational in the eet and we’re very excited with the capabilities of the vessel,â€? said Wilson. “It’s a modern ship with great safety features and I think it will provide the community a reliable and safe service.â€?

Some residents who watched curiously as the

The new cable ferry Baynes Sound Connector has been delivered to its home at the Buckley Bay BC Ferries Terminal. It will soon service the Buckley Bay-Denman Island BC Ferries route in the fall. new ship docked at the Buckley Bay terminal expressed uncertainty over this type of ferry system.

Judith Scruton, a 15-year resident on the island, is concerned that it has never been tried before. “I would have liked them to experiment on this somewhere else,� she said. “Because if we

lose our ferry, it’s really difficult to cope. It makes life difficult because people can’t get to work.�

Wilson said the cable ferry is not a new technology and experimental. It’s been around for close to a hundred years and already used at various locations in the country and around the world.

However, this ferry will be one of the longest cable ferries in the

world. “When you know those things going into it, we put in one heck of a lot of design work and thought into it to make sure we can deliver this service safely,� said Wilson.

Denman Island resident Greg Brown looked at the vessel and is not sure how it is going to perform especially during the winter months.

“It’s ďŹ ne for this type of year in the summer time, but in the winter time when the tides are high in December, it won’t be so good I don’t think,â€? said Brown. “I am nervous, I am nervous. I’ll see. If I feel bad, I won’t take it.â€?

Wilson said the vessel has been constructed well to ensure safety against harsh weather conditions.

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(Continued from page 14) “We have designed this vessel for the hundred year current, the hundred year wave and I would argue we have designed it for greater than the hundred year wind,” said Wilson.

“It’s designed to be able to operate in 55 knots, sustained winds, gusty winds over 80 knots. We are on the record as making sure we can deliver that same level of safe, reliable service we do with the Quinitsa. We are fully committed to that.”

Wilson said they chose Buckley Bay for a cable ferry because it hopes to save BC Ferries over $80 million over the 40-year life of the project compared to the current service.

These significant cost savings will help with fare affordability across the coastal ferry system.

In the next six to eight weeks, crews will undergo extensive training and familiarization on the cable ferry in preparation for passenger and vehicle service in the early fall.

“We’re not in a rush,” said Wilson.

“We still have an existing vessel, the Quinitsa that doesn’t have any immediate commitments. It will continue to run until we’re a hundred per cent ready to go.”

The Baynes Sound Connector measures 78.5 metres and can accommodate 50 vehicles and 150 passengers and crew.

The cable ferry will operate with one drive cable and two guide cables.

It is capable of speeds of 8.5 knots with a normal service speed of 7.5 knots.

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Priorities - Everyone Has One! Dear Doctors - OK – I've been negligent about my

Mark Wilson, BC Ferries’ Vice President of Engineering, shows what the cable that will be used for the new cable ferry Baynes Sound Connector looks like.

teeth. I told my new dentist I hadn't had my teeth cleaned for 3 years, but wife says it was more like 8 years back east. He is quoting more to fix them than what I paid for my boat. How does he get off on charging so much?

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and dryer (while we may conveniently forget other expenses, like realtor commissions for example) – but when the washer goes on the fritz the appliance dealer claims they are actually 12 years old! When you drive your 5 year old truck into the dealer with a big 'clunk' and he diagnoses a blown transmission – he states it will be $4800 to fix. It can be ready on Thursday at 4:30. You may pay for it by credit card, debit card, or cash. You're not driving away with it until it is paid for 100%. He won't apologize. If your priority is to work every day, he can and will enable that. Beyond that, you can take the bus, catch rides with your buddy, or live in camp. You make the choice.

Car lanes all painted and ready to load some time this fall on new cable ferry

Small Business Association kicks off fall season The Comox Valley Small Business Association (SBA), now in its 18th year in the Valley, is hosting its first meeting after the summer break on Thursday September 3rd.

The meeting is held the Filberg Center, lower level (Evergreen Room). The

meeting will start at 5:30 pm. Networking 5:306pm, Meeting 6 - 7pm.

Bring biz cards, a small door prize, and a snack to share with other business owners.

We are committed to helping small business owners build solid networks that promote

and grow their business in the community. We are a fun, supportive, and innovative group of business owners who welcome new members with open arms.

There is no charge to attend SBA meetings as a guest for up to two meetings per year.

CVRD delays decision on new services to address homelessness Directors give Comox time to reconsider its participation

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Comox Valley Regional District board of directors are still hoping the Town of Comox will participate in the new proposed service that would help address homelessness in the region.

Comox council has indicated they want to be a part of the CVRD initiative and recently directed staff to look at how the town can participate.

The CVRD has recommended electoral approval be sought for a new service establishment bylaw that would require property owners

to contribute to an approved fiveyear action plan to address homelessness in the Comox Valley.

A referendum date has been set for Nov. 28 but it does not include the Town of Comox. The other participants are the City of Courtenay, Village of Cumberland, and Electoral Areas A (excluding Denman and Hornby Islands), B, and C. Comox is not taking part because it has already been collecting funds from general revenues to address homelessness, amounting to around $30,000 a year.

Courtenay director Erik Eriksson made a motion that the board’s decision on the new services and details

of the referendum be deferred until the next board meeting on Sept. 29 to allow Comox time to reconsider its position to participate in the regional initiative.

However, Electoral Area C director Edwin Grieve asked whether it was reasonable to do this.

Comox director Ken Grant indicated the Town of Comox wants to be part of the regional effort to address homelessness.

“What we would like to do because we already have a mechanism in place to collect this money is to pay by contract,” said Grant.

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In dentistry – nobody is forcing you to do a blessed thing. Teeth are all about the quality of life, and many live to a ripe old age with full dentures. You have acceptable, better, and best in treatment options. Each requires a different treatment plan, different technology and training, and different time frame and investment on your part. It's possible to give you back teeth that function like 'normal' teeth and look much better than what you started with – but you must make that a priority. Our job is to let you prioritize and choose. I was in Vancouver a couple of years ago when the new Apple phone came out. There is a big mall downtown, and I saw a strange 'airport style' lineup in the centre of the mall with literally hundreds of people waiting. The security guy said they were waiting in the 'outer' line first to then get into the 'inner line' at the Apple store to buy the newest toy.

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Audition times will be arranged for Saturday, August 29. Scripts will be supplied at the audition. If unable to attend, contact Richard Kerton at busyblue@shaw. ca COURTENAY LEGION â&#x20AC;˘ Meat draws every Friday, 5-7 pm.

COMOX LEGION â&#x20AC;˘ Meat draws every Friday, 3 p.m. Open to all Legion members and signed in guests.

29 SATURDAY POOCH-A-POOLOOZA â&#x20AC;˘ August 29 (11:00am - 1:00pm). The outdoor pool at Lewis Park is going to the dogs! Join us on our last day, for fun in the sun with your favourite pooch. Dogs must be friendly to attend. Please note that dog vaccination papers must be presented in order to participate. Admission by donation. For more information: Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre, 250-338-5371.

COMOX VALLEY FARMERS MARKET â&#x20AC;˘ 9-12 every Saturday at the Headquarters Road fair grounds, Courtenay. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250.2180321 or or www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com & keep in touch on Facebook.

COURTENAY LEGION â&#x20AC;˘ Meat draws every Saturday 2-5 p.m. in the lounge. Dancing to Gord Kruger and friends.

COMOX LEGION â&#x20AC;˘ Meat draws are held every Saturday 3 p.m. plus Ace of Spades draw.

31 MONDAY CRIBBAGE â&#x20AC;˘ Every Monday night, 7:00, at the Royston Hall, corner of Old Island Highway and Royston Road. No need to bring a partner. FMI: 250-334-1883.

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1 TUESDAY PEARL ELLIS GALLERY IN COMOX â&#x20AC;˘ Presents: â&#x20AC;&#x153;TRILOGY OF ART FORMâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A SHOW & SALE by â&#x20AC;&#x153;HANS PETERSEN, BEV PETERSEN & KAY BUKTAâ&#x20AC;? From September 1st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20th . Open Tues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat from 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm, Sun 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm, Closed Monday.

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ERS â&#x20AC;˘ 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.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE â&#x20AC;˘ Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m., Comox Seniors Centre.

2 WEDNESDAY MUNICIPAL PENSIONERS â&#x20AC;˘ Do you receive a pension from The Municipal Pension Plan? The next North Island MPRA meeting will be: Sept. 2nd at 1:00, at the Comox Legion, 1825 Comox Ave. Our guest speaker is: Aux. Constable Ellie Young of the Comox Valley RCMP will be giving us a slide presentation on Internet Safety, including Identity Theft, Credit Card Fraud, and general personal safety.

Ellie has done this presentation to several groups in the Comox Valley as she feels it is important to be aware of fraudulent activities that are increasing at an alarming rate, over the Internet. For further information, contact Graeme (250-339-7604) PLAY BRIDGE â&#x20AC;˘ 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

Homeless services (Continued from page 15) â&#x20AC;&#x153;A whole bunch is being made out of this and I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bunch of nonsense in my opinion, personally. We want to be into this process.

We simply would like to pay by contract if it is possible.

Our staff believes it is possible. RD staff may have a different opinion and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wrestling with right now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a matter of us being in or out. I am getting a little tired of hearing that because frankly weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the only communi-

ty that has stepped up and said weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in. Everybody wants to run a referendum to ďŹ nd out if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve said weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in.â&#x20AC;?

Members of the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness also appealed to Comox council recently to join the new service as it would give a perception to the voters that the whole region is uniďŹ ed on this.

Grieve said he respected the Town of Comox for taking the lead on this issue prior to the CVRD bringing this issue up for consideration. But for him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the optics that are important.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would strongly urge Comox to reconsider be-

cause one for all, all for one if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not viewed by the public,â&#x20AC;? said Grieve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My gosh, we already have a hard time messaging as it is. These things go sideways so quickly. If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re viewed somehow being that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re apart itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just another roadblock in this referendum that we have to overcome. In the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye, if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re viewed to be together and united on this, we have far better chances of succeeding.â&#x20AC;?

Courtenay director Larry Jangula also put forward a motion that staff create a communication package that is transparent and clear to voters about what the actual cost is going to

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be and who will actually be paying into the service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we put this referendum out I would like this matter added and clariďŹ ed,â&#x20AC;? said Jangula. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more clear we are on this, the more chance of us succeeding. There are a lot of gray areas.â&#x20AC;?

Jangula also wants the CVRD to make it clear to the voters that they are not hiring additional staff to do this. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s any administration budget or money, it would be very minor,â&#x20AC;? said Jangula. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SpeciďŹ y that because that could be a game changer as well.â&#x20AC;?

The board unanimously supported the motion.

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Beachcombers Academy to hold Grand Opening of new Little Oysters Preschool Beachcombers Academy is in the completion stage of its new Little Oysters Preschool and playground. Beachcombers Education Society was awarded a $219,000 Capital Funding grant from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Beachcombers Academy has transformed an uninsulated storage area into a beautiful new preschool. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the exception of the exterior walls, we really started from the ground up with new foundation and beautiful ďŹ nishing. We are very excited with the results,â&#x20AC;? said Executive Coordinator Zoe Lambert.

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demics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As part of the many changes, we have also changed the name of the school from Beachcombers Community School to Beachcombers Academy.

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and serves students from Courteny, Comox, Cumberland, Royston, Denman Island and Fanny Bay. The Little Oysters Preschool Grand Opening will be in conjunction with an Open House for Beachcombers Academy and an art opening for the beautiful stained glass by Goodden and his apprentice, artist Nicole Tritter.

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be held on Thursday September 3rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Families who are not able to attend, are welcome to book an individualized appointment with Preston by emailing principal.beachcombers@ shaw.ca.

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Kids enjoyed the outdoor classroom at summer camp in Cumberland

Outdoor education summer camp draws huge interest New nature preschool set to open Sept. 8

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff A week-long summer camp program in Cumberland has raised the interest in outdoor education in the Comox Valley.

Hand-in-Hand Early Years Nature Education offered the program through the Village of Cumberland Recreation

Department. It drew 14 children aged three to ďŹ ve-years old.

Director Jarett Krentzel said it has helped parents see for themselves what they will be offering when school starts on Sept. 8. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The full week was a condensed version of what the full year would look like,â&#x20AC;? said Krentzel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We followed the same

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The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) recently joined 23 other airports from across Canada in a new airport-led initiative to promote healthy and safe work practices for employees.

Canadian Airport Safety Week kicked off Monday at the Airport terminal with a series of safety talks and events geared for the employees that focus on safe workplace practices.

This pilot program, a first of its kind for the Canadian aviation industry, was spearheaded

by Toronto Pearson International Airport. As a member of the Canadian Airports Council Safety Committee, Comox Valley Airport Commission (CVAC)volunteered to participate as they felt this initiative fit well with their core safety values.

“Ensuring the safety of our passengers and our employees is the most important part of our operations and this is a value that is shared across the Canadian aviation industry,” commented Fred Bigelow, Chief Executive Officer. “We are proud to join with other Canadian airports to promote this

shared commitment to safety.”

Safety topics covered during the week-long, nationwide event included airport security, ramp safety, and hazard reporting. Big on the agenda for safety week was the airport-wide foreign object debris (FOD) walk held Wednesday morning, which involved a physical surveillance by employees of all operating surface areas.

Employees in all departments gathered on the terminal ramp to search for and collect any debris that poses a hazard to aircraft operations. Although the

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to guess and also find after. The animals included slugs, crows and ravens, mosquitoes, and spiders.

“They had an amazing time,” said Krentzel. “Parents that were on the fence on whether they wanted to enrol their kids for the full year got the chance to see what the school is all about.”

Hand-In-Hand Early Years Nature Education is a new outdoor educational program in the Comox Valley that provides early learning experience for pre-school kids. The classroom is the natural environment.

Krentzel said this unique type of learning approach for young children

is a growing trend that is garnering a lot of support not only here but in other communities as well.

“Environmental education has sort of been shunned in the school systems for many years,” said Krentzel. “Now, everyone, including politicians, are realizing we have to start educating our youth because everyone is aware that the environment is in some sort of a crisis.

Unless we make the environment a priority, that crisis is going to continue.

So why not start the foundation of environmental education right at the preschool level. Because of that, there’s a lot of nature schools popping up all over.”

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berland Community School has also started their first nature kindergarten.

“There was such a high demand for that, that they now offer two classes, because there’s so many parents and families who are interested in this type of education and what it offers to the children.”

Hand-in-Hand follows the same school year calendar. It opens on Sept.

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Employees from various departments joined Fred Bigelow, Chief Executive Office, and Ash Mohtadi, CVAC Facilities Manager, n a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walk Wednesday during the first Canadian Airports Safety Week, a pilot program to reinforce safe workplace practices at airports across the nation.

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Many displays of quilts, vegetables, preserves and local art are exhibited and judged, with rosettes being presented to championship gardeners and crafters.

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Police searching for four children abducted by Valley doctor

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

A local doctor, Dr. Saren Azer, who has been known for his humanitarian work in Iraq, is now being sought by police for allegedly abducting his four children.

A Canada-wide warrant for his arrest has been issued after Azer, who had been traveling with his children in Germany, failed to return home on Aug. 21.

This alarmed the children’s mother Alison, who now fears that her exhusband, who is of Kurdish descent, has taken her children Sharvahn Delahn Mahmudi-Azer, 11, Rojevahn Beritan MahmudiAzer, 9, Dersim Baran Mahmudi-Azer, 7, and Meitan Serbast MahmudiAzer, 3 to northern Iraq.

RCMP Island District spokesman Cpl. Darren Lagan said they have been working with the Comox Valley Detachment, along with provincial and federal RCMP officers in Canada and abroad on this case and also with inter-

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“Passenger safety is and will always be our key responsibility and this topic is discussed daily amongst the staff, whether addressing safety in the parking lot, watching for hazards in the terminal or

national law enforcement partners and INTERPOL. They continue to look at all possibilities relating to their disappearance.

Measures were also taken to restrict further international travel by the father and children, who were legally permitted to leave Canada.

Comox Valley RCMP went to obtain a warrant for Azer’s arrest on Aug. 24 for abduction in contravention of a custody order.

“We understand how difficult this situation is for the children’s mother and others in the community,” said Lagan in a written statement. “The safety and security of Canadian children, both at home and abroad, is of the utmost importance to the RCMP, and we will continue our efforts to locate and safely return these children to British Columbia.”

Azer is an internal medicine specialist at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, well-known in the Comox Valley community for his humanitarian work at

de-conflicting passengers and aircraft on the ramp.”

The YQQ safety program is a yearlong priority and FOD walks such as the one held Wednesday occur daily, most often by the ramp operators employed by the airlines.

The safety culture has been institutionalized long before the current

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Dr. Azer working with refugee children refugee camps in Iraq and Syria. He has been raising awareness of the unfortu-

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However, his marriage with Alison had been falling apart.

Alison has interim sole custody of the children but has joint guardianship with Azer. It was awarded by the Supreme Court when Alison applied for custody and relocation to Calgary, Alberta at a hearing in Victoria on Jan. 24, 2013.

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Myeloma Education Day for Islanders coming Sept. 19 The North Island and the Vancouver Island Myeloma Support Groups are holding our First Island wide Myeloma Education Day for Island Myeloma Patients, Families and Health Care Professionals Date: Saturday, September 19, 2015 Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM Lunch: Light lunch provided Location: Best Western Dorchester Hotel, Nanaimo, Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kevin Song, BC Cancer Agency, My-

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Volunteers are also needed to help out at the event – to discuss event day volunteer opportunities, contact Robyn Butler, Active Comox Valley Coordinator, at (250) 890-

9116 or info@activecomoxvalley.ca The Active Comox Valley initiative began in September 2005, and is aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and invigorating community spirit through physical activity.

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Energy plan funding for K’omoks Finding ways to ensure more efficient and sustainable energy use. That is the focus of community energy plans being developed by three Vancouver Island First Nations with support from the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund.

The K’omoks First Nation, near Courtenay, will receive $28,000 to undertake its community energy plan. The plan will

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encouraged to collect pledges (no minimum). Pledge forms can be picked up at your local recreation centre, or downloaded at www.terryfox.org/ Run prior to the run we will have fun activities for the kids and live music.

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Get ready, get set to run for a great cause at this year’s Terry Fox Run, set to take place Sunday, September 20th, starting at the Comox Valley Sports Centre track and continuing through the Dove Creek area.

Organized by Active Comox Valley, with the help of Valley-wide municipal recreation departments and volunteer citizens, the charity raises funds to support cancer research.

“The Terry Fox Run is a non-competitive, no-cost, family-fun event for all ages and abilities where we can continue to be inspired by Terry’s efforts and contribute to this great cause,” said Active Comox Valley Coordinator Dawn Stevens.

Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. on race day with the run commencing at 10:00 a.m following a brief warm-up.

The route will consist of a 1 km, 2 km, 5 km and 10 km course –- you can run, walk, wheel or ride, so bring your kids, parents, grandparents, friends, coworkers, classmates and anyone who would like to be a part of Terry’s legacy!

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Warren Blaine Paulovich AUGUST 9, 1949 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AUGUST 9, 2015

Dorothy Yeomans OCTOBER 2, 1927 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AUGUST 17, 2015 Dorothy Dorothy Yeomans Yeomans passed away August 17th, passed away August 2015 at Glacier 17th, 2015 at GlacierView View Lodge.

With aa tear tear and and aa smile we we say say goodbye goodbye to aa wonderful, wonderful,Mother, Mother, Grandmother, Grandmother, Friend, Friend, Artist and Teacher.

Dorothy Dorothy was was born borninin Deseronto, Canada Deseronto, Canada on on Oct. 2nd,1927 1927 Oct. 2nd, to to JimJim and and Hunt.

Dorothy Ada Ada Hunt.

Dorothy was was an child only child who life. loved life.

She achieved a an only who loved She achieved a degree degree in physical and health education at the in physical and health education at the University University Toronto, andtowent onfor to work for the of Toronto,ofand went on work the Y.W.C.A Y.W.C.A would any chance sheto could to DorothyDorothy would take anytake chance she could travel travel if it meant hitch hiking.

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Dorothy soon where shewith fell Dorothy soon found B.C found where B.C she fell in love in with theand mountains and ocean, where thelove mountains ocean, where she could doshe all could do all the activities she to do like hiking, the activities she loved to doloved like hiking, camping, camping, horseback riding,skiing, swimming, skiing, horseback riding, swimming, skating.

Later skating.

Laterup ontai-chi she took uploved tai-chitoand to go on she took and go loved for walks, for walks, especially at Goose Spit. Everyone knew especially at Goose Spit.

Everyone knew Dorothy Dorothy as the artist loved to to paint landscapes as the artist and that who she loved in water color, She had a color especially the Glacier. glacier. She special admiration for renowned artist Toni Onley who would drop in from time to time with his ďŹ&#x201A; oat ďŹ&#x201A;oat plane when she lived on the Dyke Road and had a studio on the river. She can now visit with him once again. Mom really enjoyed family and friends. She took a special for any reason, special joy joy in in get get togethers together for lunch, dinner, walks or an art class with her friends.

With a special thanks to Kate and Christine who made every Monday a special Monday night to the end. Mom really did love life and people, she saw nothing bad in anything or anybody. We all lost a very beautiful person August 17th. Mom was loved by all who came into her life. God is very lucky to have you back in his arms and like you said Mom itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not bye, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s...until we meet meet again). again. (until we Predeceased By by her her father Jim Hunt and Mother Ada Hunt. Survived By by son David (Kathy) son Jamie (Nancy) and grandchildren Jasmine Tyler and Ryan.

We would like to extend an enormous thank you to Doctor Green Green and andthe thestaff staffat atGlacier GlacierView viewLodge lodge for all their compassionate care. We always knew our mom was well looked after.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Warren Blaine Paulovich on Aug. 9th, 2015. Warren was predeceased by his mother, Wanda Paulovich. He is survived by his father Mike, brothers Larry (Diane) and Brad (Debbie), nephews Mark (June), Kevin (Alisha) and Mikey, niece Tammy, grand niece Faith, and grand nephews Noah and Landon. Warren was born in Manning, Alberta on Aug. 9th 1949. In 1963 the family moved to Courtenay. After graduation from Georges P. Vanier High in 1968, Warren toured Europe. He returned to BC and entered the Faculty of Education at Victoria University. On graduation Warren traveled extensively. He was accepted as a Faculty member at a private school in Calgary in 1990. Warren loved all ARTS. His teaching was his passion. He will be greatly missed. No Service is planned.

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The Celebration Singers invite new and returning members to the first practice on Sept. 14

An amazing season of song begins The Celebration Singers are ready to commence another amazing season of song and wish to invite new and returning members to the choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst practice on Monday Sept. 14 at 7:00 at Mark Isfeld School.

All returning members are asked to register online at www.celebrationsingers.ca in advance of Sept 14th.

New members are welcome to attend the ďŹ rst two practices prior to committing to a season.

Our choir is a non-auditioned, afford-

able community choir that practices once a week for two terms and performs concerts at Christmas and in the spring. We sing unique music that celebrates life and honors diverse cultural and musical traditions.

Nothing rocks like gospel, or soothes like a beautiful chant or takes you from the Comox Valley on a musical journey around the world quite like the Celebration Singers. Come enjoy it all and hone your skills for singing in harmony, in new languages and with an enthusi-

astic and supportive group of singers.

Jenn Forsland is the choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terriďŹ cally talented musical director. She is an accomplished music teacher with SD #71, a captivating jazz performer and a much sought after choir director who brings out the best in both the gifted and the novice singer. As a special treat the choir is accompanied

by Sean Mooney on piano. Please visit our website for more information or call Kelly at 250 - 338 -8971. See you in September!

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Latin Night at the Bridge Lounge The last of this summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salsa Nights Series is this Saturday, August 29th and is your chance to enjoy an evening out with LIVE Latin music at a venue with a great dance ďŹ&#x201A;oor. Expect an excellent mix of Salsa, Chacha-cha, Latin-jazz and more for your dancing and/or listening pleasure.

Advance tickets are $12.00 and available at Blue Heron Books in Comox and Bop City Records in Courtenay. Admission at the door is $15.00.

Doors are at 8:00 p.m. and the show starts at 9:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Buleria Productions at buleria@live.ca (250-339-2279) or the Bridge Lounge (90 Fifth Street, Courtenay, 250-8717277). Or, visit: www.thebridgelounge. com

Zandhunga delivers live salsa, cha-cha-cha and more

Big Little Lions return for two shows Award winning band Big Little Lions are back in the Comox Valley (Helen Austin never actually left for very long) to play a couple of shows before they head off to play at The Sunshine Music Festival in Powell River.

They will be bringing their mix of folk/pop in a new conďŹ guration of a trio with Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paul Otten playing drums, keyboard, bass and singing simultaneously (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite entertaining).

Helen and Paul are once again joined by Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Daisy Squires, on a whole bunch of additional instruments including ďŹ ddle, glockenspiel, backing vocals and

melodica.

Big Little Lions had a fabulous time playing at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vancouver Island Musicfest and have been working hard state-side on new songs and the new set up.

They will be playing two shows in the Valley and the ďŹ rst is on Wednesday Sept 2nd at Zocalo on 5th Street, Courtenay which is kid friendly and has great food. Their other is on Thursday Sept 3rd and at The Roy Pub on the Island Highway in Royston and is over 19 only and also has great food and beer. Both shows start at 7pm. FMI please visit biglittlelions.com or call 250 338 5859.

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Sue Medley is singing for the SPCA on Sept. 1

Ralph Barrat and the Sharp Seven will pay tribute to Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington

Smooth jazz sounds at Simms Park free concert series this weekend

This Sunday, August 30th at 7 pm, Simms Park will feature a free performance of Ralph Barrat and the Sharp Seven with a special tribute to the songs of both Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington.

“Believe it or not, it is the 100th birthday year of Francis Albert “Frank” Sinatra”, says Ralph Barrat.

“This Sunday’s performance is perfect timing for the band to recognize and honour the amazing songs and career of Frank Sinatra.”

Take a seat as the band transports you back to the golden era of Jazz with songs such as “Lady is a Tramp”, “Take the A-Train” and “Fly Me to the Moon”, just to name a few.

This dynamic seven-piece combo includes Ralph Barrat on vocals with a three piece horn section including Jake Masri (trumpet), Jeff Agopsowicz (trombone), and Rachel Fuller (alto). The band also includes Grahame Edwards (bass), Michael Eddy (keyboard) and Neil Clark (drums).

The band welcomes Jeff Agopsowicz who recently retired to the Comox Valley following a 30-year professional musical career with the music branch of the Canadian Armed Forces. The band’s repertoire includes many songs with interesting arrangements by former band member Troy Lucas.

Simms Millennium Park is lo-

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

The last Simms Park performance of the summer season will be The Fabulous Mutts on September 6.

For concert information please call the Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre at 250-338-5371 or get updates at www.courtenay.ca/simms Ralph Barrat and the Sharp Seven is sponsored by Dave Wheeldon, Investment Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy.

The Simms Summer Concert Series season is sponsored by the Comox Valley Echo,The Goat 98.9 FM, and the City of Courtenay.

Medley performs Benefit Concert at Mex Pub for SPCA Juno award winning singer/songwriter Sue Medley will be performing at the Mex Pub on Tuesday, September 1st in support of her chosen charity, the BC SPCA. Sue’s performance is part of a sponsored acoustic concert series sponsored by the Mex Pub and hosted by Judy and Bruce Wing.

The events are held on the first Tuesday of each month and give an opportunity for the public to enjoy an evening of acoustic music performed by local musicians to support their favourite local charities.

The music starts at 7:30 PM, and admission is by cash donation with all proceeds going directly to

the SPCA. Sue’ Medley’s charity of choice for the event is the Comox Valley branch of the BC SPCA. In addition to promoting the humane treatment of animals, the organization advocates spaying and neutering of pets to ensure that all pets are wanted and loved.

Their spaying and neutering programs reduce overpopulation, and improve the chances that abandoned animals already in the shelter will find loving homes.

For more information about Sue Medley visit her website www.suemedley.ca, or for more info about local SPCA services, please call 250 3397722.

Choral Society rehearses three Magnificats New singers welcome to join the fun (no auditions required) starting Tuesday, Sept. 8 The North Island Choral Society’s recent Spring 2015 performance of the last movement of Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” with local soloists and the NICS Orchestra was a “first” for the Choir.

Another “first” is in the works!

Rehearsals are commencing for three “Magnificats” by C.P.E. Bach, Johann Pachelbel and Antonio Vivaldi - all to be sung in one performance at Christmastime. There will also be shorter works by Bach and Buxtehude.

Choir members come from all over the Comox Valley and some from neighbouring Campbell River.

The Choir is joined every year by new singers and often they are new residents to our area. As always, tenors are in demand, as

are sopranos. The Choir welcomes those of all ages who want to sing classical choral music and there are no auditions to scare you off !

Artistic Director Paul Colthorpe, is a music teacher in School District 71 (Comox Valley). He brings a thoughtful enthusiasm and encouragement to every rehearsal and performance. And this is after a hard day of teaching.

He has conducted the Choir for 20 years and during this time the Choir’s capabilities have gone from strength to strength.

Elvera Penner provides through her skillful accompaniment a firm base for the Choir’s understanding of the score. Between Colthorpe’s conducting

and Penner’s accompaniment, rehearsals are pleasantly demanding and rewarding for the singers, regardless of their own past choral experience.

The Magnificat, also known as The Song of Mary, is a hymn or canticle taken from Biblical texts and is usually sung at Vespers, a sunset service for Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran liturgies and other denominations too.

The text is taken from the Gospel according to St. Luke. It is sung by Mary to her cousin, Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. When Elizabeth praises Mary for her faith, Mary responds with her singing.

Many composers have, since the Renaissance, attempted to capture the mystical and deeply

theological character of the moment.

C.P.E. Bach wrote his Magnificat in Berlin in 1749 and it is scored in seven movements plus two doxologies. It takes about 40minutes to perform.

Johann Pachelbel, probably best known for his Canon in D, has left more than two hundred compositions for organ and a substantial body of sacred vocal music. His Magnificat in D is an economical and straightforward setting of this celebrated text. His composition takes about 20 minutes to perform. It was first published in 1696.

Some composers, like Antonio Vivaldi, wrote more than one setting of The Magnificat.

His work is usually sung in nine movements taking about 20

minutes. It was composed in 1717 or possibly in 1719.

The Fall Rehearsal Sessions are about to commence on Tuesday 8th September, in anticipation of the two seasonal performances in December.

The 60 strong Choir rehearses every Tuesday from 7.00p.m. to 9.00p.m at Mark Isfeld Secondary School, 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay.

Membership is $50 (Students - $30) for the Fall Session. New members are always welcome and if you want to sing great classical sacred and secular choral music, come and join the Choir.

For more information: northislandchoral.ca - Submitted by North Island Choral Society

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GOLF NEWS CROWN ISLE IN IRELAND?

Well almost! The Tuesday ladies didn’t go to Ireland but they did play IRISH 4 ball where the net scores counted. They were then treated to a wonderful lunch where CI catering did an outstanding job!

AND THE WINNERS WERE: 1st: Linda Glanville, Linda Foreman, Diane Hardie and Helen Flynn 2nd: Judy Kafka, Selma Cole, Evie MacDonald, and Janet Phillips 3rd: Marie Knowles, Raelene Robertson, Karen Currie and Pam Stevens BIRDIES: Val Dingwall, Marsha Mackinnon, Karen Armstrong, Charlene Foster, Mathilde Schneider, Raelene Robertson, Sheila van Gisbergen, Donna Wilson, Marilyn McCusker, and Diane Hardie PAR 5s: Judy Aldcroft, Brenda Barrigan, Linda Stickney, and Gwen Rypien KPs: Karen Currie and Linda Glanville Kudos to Sandy Linhart and her many teams that participated in the Inter-

club match plays during the 2015 season. In the finale at Myrtle Point, Susan Fulkerth, Mathilde Schneider, Val Dingwall, Marilyn McCusker, Helen Flynn and Sandy Linhart represented Crown Isle well. Many thanks from all the CI ladies for their valiant effort. The final standings were 1st Storey Creek, 2nd Glacier Greens, 3rd Myrtle Point, 4th Comox, 5th Crown Isle and 6th Sunnydale.

Please mark your calendars for the season finale of the CROWN ISLE LADIES” NINE AND WINE is Oct. 2 with a 4 pm shotgun. This event is benefitting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and includes golf, tee gift, dinner, glass of wine, prizes and $5000 hole in one on each nine. Register as a single, double or team by calling the proshop at 250 703-5029. Everyone welcome.

- Submitted by Donna Cunliffe

DAFOE AND TAYLOR CHAMPIONS AT THE COMOX GOLF CLUB On an absolutely perfect weekend for golf, Comox crowned Jan Dafoe as the Overall Low Gross Champion for the 4th consecutive time and Phyllis Taylor as the Overall Low

Comox Champions Jan Dafoe, left, and Phyllis Taylor Net Champion. Jan shot a combined score of 172 and Phyllis’s low net score was 144. John, Sean and Ernie had the course in beautiful condition which meant we had fast true greens and great fairways.

The Low Gross winners are: For the first flight (0-19) Carmen deWinter with a 186 winning in a count back over Nancy Riva(2nd). Sue Leakey was third with 191.

In the second flight (2029), Sara Smith-192, Patti Harris- 200 and Linda Callender- 203.

Third flight (30+) winners were: Jean Kirby-205, Gi Carlson-215 and Linda Diamond-224.

The Net winners are: First flight: Pat Everett-150, Suzy Venuta-155 and Karen Vanetta at 161.

In the second flight: Mary Buchanan153, Barb Buchanan- 153 and

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Pat Schmidt-161 and the third flight winners were: Marg Siddall-148, Louella Dooe- 155 and Yvonne Baker with 162.

Jan Dafoe held the long drive for both days for 0-19 handicap.

On Saturday Amber Dufour won the longest drive for the 20-29 division and Phyllis Taylor won for Sunday.

Long drive for 30 and up was Jean Kirby on Saturday and Marg Siddall for Sunday.

Closest to the hole for Saturday on hole #5 and 14 (0-19)was Sue Leakey and on Sunday it was Jan Dafoe.

Closest to the hole for (20-29) Saturday on hole #5and 14 was Mary Buchanan and Marg Siddall for handicap (30+).

There were 2 long putts on Saturday. One was won

by Sara Smith (#4 and 13) and the second one (#8 and 17) was won by Marg Siddall and Sunday, Mary Buchanan won on #4and #13 and Linda Callender won on #8and 17.

Thanks to Patti Harris , Linda Callender and Sharon Crowe for organizing our Championship. Also the Tee Box provided a very tasty dinner for us.

Jesse hung around to talk to the ladies.

- Submitted by Nancy Riva

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TUESDAY LADIES AT THE COMOX GOLF CLUB

Patti Harris bounced back from a tough weekend at the Club Championships to win First Low Gross with a score of 88 on Tuesday, Aug. 25th.

Low Net for the day was won by Jean Kirby in a count back with Peg Runquist with a score of 70.

Second Low Gross went to Nancy Newton (89) while the other Nancy scored 92 for third place.

Phyllis Taylor (73)was second low net while Marg Kelly came in with 74.

Thanks to our generous sponsors for their support throughout the year: Keith Gibson from Investors Group, Jesse from the Comox Pro Shop, Looneyrama, Panago Pizza and the Tee Box. Tuesday’s winners were: Monica Yoo (closest to the bucket), Phyllis Taylor and Anne Patterson won the long putts, Pat Ailles (water draw), Nancy Riva(closest to hole in one shot #5 &14), Barb Buchanan (closest to hole in 3 on #7&16) and Closest in 2 shots on #9&18 was won by Jean Kirby.

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GOLF NEWS SUNNYDALE CLUB CHAMPS

Ninety members of the Men’s and Ladies’ Sunnydale Golf Club took to the links this past weekend (Aug 22/23) for our annual Club Championships.

Early morning shotgun starts, sunny skies, fair pin placements and fast rolled greens provided ideal golf conditions.

The leaders after Saturday prevailed Sunday and we crowned two new Club Champions.

Crystal Friesen is the new Ladies Club Champion with the Low Gross score of 171. Crystal shot two great scores on Saturday and Sunday - 85 and 86.

In the Men’s Club, Tyler vanAnrooy managed to hold on to his lead over Jordan Rallison on the final two holes to shoot an impressive Low Gross Score of 140 making him the new 2015 Men’s Club Champion.

Both winners received the coveted Club Champion parking spots as well as having their names engraved on the Sunnydale Club Champion Trophies.

Other winners in the Ladies Club were: Low Gorss Runner-Up - Joan Brown with 185. Low Net winner was Frankie McCaffery with 139 and Runner-Up was Pat Costello with 145.

In the Men’s Club Jordan Rallison shot 143 for 2nd Low Gross while Rob Heron was the Low Net Winner with 135. Earl Costello made it a family affair for Runner-Up 2nd Low Net with a score of 136.

The Club Championships are a great social event for the Men’s and Ladies Clubs and are made possible through the help of many volunteers, sponsors and hard work of the ground’s crew.

Ladies Club Low Net Winner Frankie McCaffery, left

Ladies Club Champion Crysal Friesen receiving trophy from Kathie Reid

COMOX MEN’S WEDNESDAY NIGHT Results from a very pleasant Wednesday evening on Aug 19th:

Men’s Club Champion Tyler vanAnrooy with Men’s Captain Dave Pye

BACK NINE TWICE AT GLACIER GREENS Tuesday, August 25th was an interesting golf morning for the Glacier Greens group of women.

It was punch the greens week and so the back nine was played twice. Many found an improved score the second time around and some did not but the sense of humor stayed intact with good results.

Tobi Norris shot a 75 to take the Low Gross top score and Leslie Hauser took Low Net with a 65 and to top that she also took the best putter position with 28 putts. Well done Leslie and I quote,

“Best game I’ve had all season!”. Ellie Nicholas scored 2nd Low Gross with 88 and second Low Net was carded by Rosslyn O’Rourke with 66.

KP on #12 was a welcome win for Sylvie Nicoliachuk and another KP win for Tobi Norris on #15.

Really close shote, both of them.

The Shoot-out starts September 15 Ladies so please make sure you and your partner are signed up and paid up and let the FUN begin!

Submitted by Ann Johnston

Men’s Club Low Net Winner Rob Heron, left

1st Low Gross Hcp 0-14: Nick Usher (33), 2nd Rick Siddall (35 c/b) 1st Low Gross Hcp 15: Mike Naso (40 c/b), 2nd Horton (40 c/b) Low Nets: Stan Potter (29), Gary Usher (31), Bill Wheeldon (31), Dan Bailey (31), Kevin Loga (31).

PoG for Rob Rasmussen and Jim Eremko.

Deuces for Jim Eremko and Bill Bowles.

Skins for Jim Eremko x 2, Dan Bailey(eagle#2), Marty Petersen, Kyle Mudge, Rick Siddall and Bill Bowles.

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Next up at the Comox Legion is the “Open Mixed Doubles” event on September 26th. Watch for posters and media announcements, or contact Dave at 250339-9592 or dcwillington@gmail.com

Men’s Open Darts at Legion with singles competition to follow. Affordable lunches will be available at the hall. Cost is $20 per player, per event, and preregistration cutoff is noon on Saturday, Sept. 4.

The Courtenay Legion is located at 367 Cliff Ave. To register or for more info, email normperl@ shaw.ca or call 250-3396342 or 250-702-0041.

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