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Books for Treats requesting book donations for kids Books feed children’s minds.

This Halloween, volunteers and librarians will be handing out books to children in Cumberland,

Courtenay, and Comox instead of giving out candy.

Last year, over 800 new and used books were given to little goblins and

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The Courtenay library is accepting donations of gently-used children’s books (0-13 years) during regular business hours until Wednesday, October 28th.

(Please do not donate religious books, parenting books, or encyclopedias).

Also, consider giving out books as treats at your home this Halloween.

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Rebecca Morgan, founder of the Books for Treats movement says: “You can thrill kids with gently read books that cost about the same -- or sometimes less -- than the candy you’ve been throwing in those Jack-OLanterns.”

Morgan advocates giving books instead of treats to feed children’s brains instead of their cavities.

Steve Elliott

Books for Treats is a book distribution campaign coordinated by the Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Association and funded through Raise-aReader.

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Arne Einarson, Bank of Nova Scotia branch manager and Board Director and Pam Crowe, Board Director and Telethon Coordinator want to sell you a ticket.....

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The Telethon is Sunday, November 1st and is broadcast LIVE on Shaw TV from noon to 8pm at the Sid Williams Theatre.

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tickets to the game plus overnight at a deluxe hotel AND it is only $25.00 per ticket AND there are only 300 tickets being sold Great Odds!

The Telethon is the major fundraiser for the Child Development Association, a non-profit Society supporting children with special needs and their families in the Comox Valley. Come on down to the Theatre and see your favourite performers or watch on Shaw

Channel 4 but don’t miss this great community celebration.

To get your Canucks ticket stop by the Bank of Nova Scotia at 392 Fifth Street or Ives Burger at 505 Fifth Street or the Child Development Association at 3rd and Cliffe Avenue or you can call the CDA at 250-338-4288.

Remember all money raised stays right here in the Comox Valley. Local people helping local children.

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Louise Plewes has accomplished many significant achievements in her lifetime.

In 2013 she gathered her friends and fellow residents to host a baby shower for Prince George and another one on his first birthday followed by one for the birth of his sister Charlotte.

The gifts are certainly not items the Royal Couple could benefit from nor would they receive them.

The purpose for these occasions was to gather items to donate to needy families. And for their efforts, a certificate from the Comox Valley Family Services Association and a letter from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were given acknowledging their kindness.

Both hang framed on the wall inside Stevenson Place where Louise resides.

(Continued on page 7)

Louise, a resident of Stevenson Place for the past five years, partakes in her bridge games with fellow residents, never missing a week. She turns 105 on October 25th

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HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial director Lewis Bartholomew restocks the Museum’s gift shop with I Will Remember lawn and patio signs for the upcoming Remembrance Day season. Although many customers have kept their signs up year round and the signs are sold year round, this is the biggest month of sales during the year. Signs come in two sizes (Patio/shop window size and Lawn/Garden size) and are available in either English or French. The signs, which include the legs, sell for $20 and $30 each with 10%

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Enjoy touring the new fire training centre Oct. 24 (Sarah Kerr photo)

Public invited to tour fire training centre The Courtenay Fire Department is opening the doors to the new “W.A. Lane MacDonald Fire Training Centre”.

On Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the public is invited to tour the facility and enjoy light refreshments.

(Continued from page 4) She has been there for five years and on October 25th Louise will celebrate perhaps her most significant accomplishment to date. She will be 105 years old.

A remarkable feat that Louise gives little thought to. Asked what she attributes to her longevity she remarks it is in her genes. “My mother lived to be

The training centre features a live-fire training building constructed from sea containers, plus a training area encircled by a built-to-scale city street, working fire hydrants, and space for driver training and pumper operator training.

The facility was recently named after

100 years old.”

These acts of kindness stem from her heritage. Her father, a pastor, instilled responsibility and a sense of accountability, qualities that saw her through the depression. Yet in desperate times, her father still could offer a meal to the needy fostering a sense of compassion Louise carried through in life. Compassion that led her to volunteering for the Parkinson’s Society

long-time training officer, retired Courtenay Fire Department Captain Lane MacDonald.

The training centre is located on Waters Place, off Lerwick Road, directly across from the entrance to the new Comox Valley Hospital under construction.

of Alberta where she lived in Edmonton after her husband was diagnosed with the disease.

An award for volunteerism has been dedicated annually in her name ever since.

Staff and residents at Stevenson Place held a special tea for Louise on October 17th. The event left her quite humbled.

Louise falls short on words describing her life and all that she has seen and experienced

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through the decades. It’s apparent she’s not much for fanfare regarding her age.

But when it comes to bridge, Louise is quite attentive. Bridge is her passion and faithfully she has played for the past 25 years.

Louise meets weekly at Stevenson Place with fellow players.

“This is kitchen bridge,” snickers June Lamb, fellow resident who frequently plays with her husband Bob against Louise.

“We are a little more casual but it’s a lot of fun.”

She will celebrate her big day over the weekend with one of her two sons and a daughter.

“I don’t know if there are many other 105-year olds here in the Comox Valley. She could be the oldest,” comments Donna Baybrook, Stevenson Place Manager. “She’s far too special a person for the Valley not to know about.”

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Not guilty plea from man accused of killing cyclist

The Bowser man accused in the hit and run incident that claimed the life of Lake Trail Middle School teacher Paul Bally, entered a plea of not guilty at BC Supreme Court last week.

Timothy Prad is facing a charge of leaving the scene of an accident causing death. He has also been recently charged with breach of undertaking or recognizance for allegedly consuming alcohol dating Jan. 18.

Prad is set to be back in court on Oct. 29.

Bally, a father of two, was riding his bicycle along the Old Island Highway in Fanny Bay last December when he was struck by a vehicle that eventually left the scene.

The Comox Valley RCMP were able to locate a suspect following a tip through CrimeStoppers at a property where a 2003 Ford 350 truck was seized.

Prad was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death. He was released on recognizance and was granted $2,000 bail with conditions.

Annual updates at brown bag lunch for social planning

The Comox Valley Social Planning Society will be hosting its Annual Inter-Agency Up-Dates Brown Bag Lunch on Tuesday, October 27th.

All interested individuals are welcome to attend this valuable cross-sector meeting, up-dating each other on what successes and challenges your group is experiencing…a three minute verbal Round Robin State-of-the-Union address from your group or agency.

The Brown Bag Lunch will be held in the Courtenay Library Meeting Room from 12noon until 1:30pm.

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OPINIONS

LETTERS

Time for unbiased governance review

Re: Governance Review I saw the recent comments from the Cumberland Council led by the Mayor and had to respond.

I was one of the people initially involved in trying to get the Provincial Government to fund a current Local Governance Review. In 1999 we had an amalgamation vote which for the most part was based on very little in the way of facts.

Yes, I am one of the residents in the Comox Valley that thinks that we could be better governed with one District Municipality. I have to admit, however, that my belief is based on my gut feeling and not on actual facts.

That is why I would like the Valley to have a non-biased report on whether we are better governed as we are or some other combination or arrangement.

Simple questions as to whether our property taxes will go up or down, are there really savings with amalgamation of local governments and their services, how do we proceed if a change is voted on and made, are there efficiencies to be made in any change and what if an existing political area decides that it doesn’t want to participate in any change regardless of the total vote.

How could one be against giving the taxpayers the information and the opportunity to vote on that information?

Let’s give our Valley taxpayers the facts and then let them decide on whatever form of government restructuring may be best for the Valley.

Current local government politicians and the Valley’s taxpayers, when provided with the facts from a nonbiased Provincial review, should be allowed to express their wishes in a referendum.

J. Murray Presley Courtenay

THANKS FOR HELP Many, many thanks to everyone who helped make the All Candidates Meeting on Wednesday 14 October at Comox United Church such a success! With just over a week to go until the election, we realized that Comox deserved another chance to meet the candidates, and many Church members got together to make this happen.

Thanks especially to Ross Griffith-Cochrane who leapt into the role of Moderator with enthusiasm and dignity so that the proceedings were civilized and interesting. Also for the

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technical help from others, without whose expertise with the sound system nobody would have enjoyed the evening. Also to the planners, sign painters, sign erectors, poster makers and the faithful group who came to help set up, usher, listen to opinions, time keep, and finally to put all to rights again.

Especially we thank Tyler Voigt, of Volunteer Comox Valley, who spent a large part of Wednesday setting up a Skype system between the Sanctuary and the Hall, so that an overflow audience could watch and hear the proceedings.

Thanks especially to all four candidates in the North Island-Powell River riding, who rearranged their schedules at short notice to come. We were glad to take part in the democratic process.

Outreach Committee Comox United Church

REFUGEE HELP APPRECIATED The Syrian Refugee Support Committee wishes to thank the many businesses and individuals who contributed to making our “Desserts and Dancing” evening such a great success. We raised $6600 towards our goal of sponsoring a family and supporting them financially for one year.

A big round of applause for Jim Hunter, Matthew Nichols, Steve Ellis, Gordon Funk, and Steve Smith of the “Flying Debris” for keeping us dancing, and to Richard Caissie for his fine music.

The decadent desserts were so delicious: mouth watering thanks to The Atlas, Locals, Artisan Cakebakery, Bisque, Orca Bakery, Gourmet Girls Catering, Just Like Mom’s, Sweet Surprises Bakery, Costco, Union Street Grill, Plates, Gourmet Trails, Willovic Bakery, and Leona French, Ruth Giles and Judy Goldschmidt.

Our Silent and Live Auctions were a success thanks to Dale Erhart and his Ultralite plane, Shamrock Veterinary Clinic, Blue Moon Winery, Harmonizing Massage, Heart Drum Beat Yoga, Innisfree Farm, Zocalo’s, Scorpio’s, Nearly New Books, Anna’s Salon, Komox Grind, Benino Gelato, Star Dust Aesthetics, Long and McQuade, 40 Knots Winery, Smitty’s, Ruby’s Jewellery, Wine Cottage, Salon Bellisimo, Art Knapps, Level 10 Eurospa, Rita Guthro, Bev Howden, Sue Rambow, Pam Wilkinson, Marita, Elaine Burnell, Gloria Gietz, Laurie Davis,and Gord Sherriff.

Our first Syrian family arrived last week and they are so grateful. It is wonderful

to see the two small girls playing with other children.

We have been working on getting them to the Valley for over a year and it feels so good to watch them start to relax and settle in to their new life. We are now working to bring in another family with two small children.

Thank you to everyone in the Valley who have contributed to this amazing adventure. If you would like to donate financially please make out your cheque to Christ the King Parish and put Syrian Refugees on the Memo line. 100% of your donation will be used for supporting our next family.

You will receive a income tax receipt in the mail.

Please mail your cheque to Christ the King Parish, 1599 Tunner Drive, Courtenay, V9N 8N3.

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DON’T DRIVE ON BEACHES If a vehicle drove along a path in a park - outrage! If a vehicle drove along a river bed when salmon eggs were incubating - outrage! Yet this happens on beaches and it is ignored - why?

Beaches are not roads but are being treated as such by those illegally harvesting seaweed, logs and accessing shellfish tenures.

Speaking as a retired shellfish grower and Forage

Fish beach sampler, there is scientific evidence that this is causing compaction (from vehicle tires) of forage fish spawning grounds and crushing any eggs that may be present.

Forage fish like Pacific Sand Lance and Surf Smelt are the cornerstone of the marine food web and feed larger species including salmon, no forage fish - no salmon.

Removing washed up seaweed is also extremely harmful to the marine ecosystem and believe it or not, your garden will grow without it, the ocean won’t.

Harvesting beach logs is not only illegal but their removal allows for an increase in the negative affects of sea level rise.

If common sense isn’t enough to stop you from driving on the beach, local bylaws, the Fisheries Act, the Land Act, the Agriculture Act and the Forestry Act all make these activities illegal.

To report a violation, call the Fisheries Observe Record & Report number 1-800-465-4336 and give them the license plate number or file a bylaw complaint with your local government.

Our oceans are in trouble and it is the duty of all of us to protect our beaches from habitat destruction.

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS A NICE BOUQUET to the staff at End of the Roll, Courtenay. Thank you for your great service. I will shop at your store again!

A HUGE BOUQUET to those who aided me when I had a weak spell on Friday, Oct. 2 - to V.F. and friends who offered help and phone both 911 and my family’s home. To the Oyster River firemen/first aiders, the ambulance staff and St. Joseph’s Hospital ER staff for your personal care and attention. To my daughter, son-in-law and grandkids who drove to the hospital to tend to me and drove me home upon being discharged plus helping to look after his niece and nephew while I was recuperating. I can’t thank you enough!

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Reminds one of how Mr. Harper promised a new transparent government.

Seems every P.M. has a few idiosyncrasies. Too bad Mr. Trudeau’s have surfaced so soon. So, are we back to square one with senate reform? And will we be all be toking by Friday?

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COULD I ASK? Has anyone else wondered who made the decision on the deplorable colors on the new hospital? One can only hope it’s a primer and not the final color. Going to a 250.338.1412 A GREAT SELECTION OF 319 4th Street hospital isn’t the best time LOCAL DOWNTOWN COURTENAY in a person’s life; having a PRODUCTS Monday - Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm pleasant site to arrive at would be welcome I’m BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK sure.

FOR: Now, let me get this A BIG BOUQUET of cat purrs straight. We just voted in a prime minister who prom- and dog smiles: On beised to take us $38 billion half of the SPCA trivia into debt over two years night fund raiser, Glowithout explaining how ria and all the animals at that won’t raise our taxes the SPCA would like to in the third; promised to thank the trivia players negotiate aboriginal trea- and the following people ties without addressing and businesses for their the root of the problem help, time, prize-giving of over-dependence; and and monetary donations: promised to tell-off Mr. The Blackfin Pub, Quality Putin using a new collab- Foods QF Points, Quality orative style of communi- Foods - Courtenay, Cyril

Debruyne, Jan Lefeber, TD Bank - Courtenay, TD Bank Comox, Cat Tree Lane, Margot Rutherford, Bruce Rutherford, Wendy Craig at Vancouver Island Insurance Centres, Thrifty Foods - Crown Isle, Atlas Café, Jace Pierson at Open Connections, Susan and Jeff Vandermolen of Shake the Tree Business Services, Walmart, Ken and Jan Higham, Dot at Comox Valley Subway, Vassili’s Bread Shop, Lorrie Guyader at Brian McLean Chevrolet-Buick-GMC, Signature Oil and Vinegar, Adam and Jennifer Sawula, V.I. Fitness Centres, Engrave It, Rice Toyota, Island Honda, Mirella Matthews, Lisa Tufts, Claire Tucker, Bart Maygard at Finneron Hyundai, Anne Guillo and Dr. Alex Kennedy. We raised $2,397 which includes a $500 donation from TD Bank’s corporate head office in Toronto to acknowledge Gloria’s volunteer work.

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ways fun to feed the chickens grain, see the goose and all the goats with six young ones born this year.

Halloween decorations galore, some in action like the witch stirring her pot full of who knows what. A skeleton in a rocking chair just relaxing. So many decorations to take in. The music often gets little ones moving their hips to the beat. A cute little Halloween House intrigues some to go inside. The Farm is open every day from 10 am till 5 pm until October 3.

Not only enjoyed by little ones, enjoyed by older folk too. Doesn’t cost a cent to go in - NICE! I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER a bouquet of compliments to the workers at the advance voting venue, the Native Sons Hall. I went on the afternoon of the first day.

At the door, with a few people ahead of me, was a very cheerful gentleman who informed us of a wait of one hour. I was fine with that and knew that I could leave any time if I had to.

It was about a 5 minute wait to get in as a couple of people left when the gentleman told us of the wait time. Once we got through the entrance and into the hall, we were ushered over to some empty chairs at the end of a very long line of filled chairs. The chairs went all along the south wall, then along the west wall to the centre of the huge room where they went from a single line to a double line going straight towards the east wall and the signing-in table and voting box. These chairs were not facing forward like on a bus but faced each other with space in the middle for anyone on a motorized wheelchair.

Now, not only did we have people on each side of us to chat with, there were people facing us to also chat with. Our ID was

more Federal money in this area. What is it that makes seemingly intelligent Islanders constantly

checked while we were in this line. A one hour wait was correct almost to the minute my watch said, but the time just melted away with the seating for one thing! (a first for me) and the fun of moving over six chairs every 10 minutes - musical chairs with no music just soft talking and a very pleasant and wellrun experience. Thank you, again, to the workers.

A TRAY OF HOT COFFEES for the wonderful Catherine Connell and staff at Scotiabank in Comox for their warm welcome and exceptional service to assist me with my lending and banking needs. The staff here are very friendly, helpful and make banking an enjoyable and positive expe-

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SO WE ELECTED Dippers in both ridings in the valley. So much for strategic voting. These new Dipper MP`s will be seated so far back in the nosebleed section of the House of Commons that their voices will never be heard. They are not even the Official Opposition party so forget seeing any

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display such poor judgement during elections?

CAN ANYONE TELL ME why the 19 Wing CFB continues to water (automatically) its wonderfully green soccer pitch each and every night? Fall has arrived and the drought has left.

IT APPEARS that the majority of drivers strive to keep to 60K driving DOWN Ryan Road, but coming UP is another story, as the folks try to reach 80 plus!

What’s wrong with this picture? The top of the hill would be a great spot for the police to nail them and make some money.

I LOST MY HEART, my dog and my pickup right axle on the road from 5th St to Condensory Bridge.

POPULATION of Courtenay: 24,000 (library has 16 computers). Population of Comox: 14,000 (library has four computers, not all working properly). Population of Cumberland: 4,000. Their library also has four computers. Go figger.

RAVE to Superstore for having all the lanes open on the weekend! It is now a real pleasure to shop there. I avoid the stores that do not do this. I hate line ups for anything!!

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS

BAGFULS (paper, plastic, cloth) of thank-you’s to the staff and customers of Quality Foods, Comox, during Highland Secondary’s Italy Exchange Grocery Bagging fundraiser campaign over the Thanksgiving weekend.

The cashiers and managers went out of their way to be helpful with their time and expertise in allowing us to work with them for the weekend.

We also truly appreciated the tremendous support in our event the community showed us. Our students enjoyed chatting with customers about the opportunity of their Italian cultural exchange, and were inspired by the

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A BIG BEEF to a local resort for dumping and breaking their old TVs at the edge of the bush.

What happened to recycling.

GET A LIFE I WAS TOLD BY AN ELDERLY COUPLE, due to my stating to them that they needed to display their

JUST IMAGINE, if we took all the money spent on political advertising no one wants to see or hear, and spent it on providing shelter for the homeless.

The purpose of a society is to protect its weakest members. But not here.

TO THE MIDDLE-AGED MAN, still wearing his hi-vis vest while driving his silver Toyota compact heading out of town on the Old Island Highway on Friday, October 16 at approximately 4:45 pm. You

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Handicap sign on the rearview mirror, if you are parking in a Handicap zone. It was on the dash I was told. Display it in the proper manner, as indicated when you picked up the sign! No one can see it on the dash! And at your age, where do you get off telling someone to get a life, when all they were doing was being helpful? If you are to park in a Handicap zone and no sign, sitting in the car still isn’t right.

THE CUMBERLAND boil water issue is interesting - 3 days vs 47 days for the CVRD. Long term Cumberland councilor and

interest shown by the Comox community in our upcoming trip. Thankyou very much for all of the support! Our next group fundraiser will be at the Comox Bottle Depot on Anderton on Saturday October 24. We’ll be collecting in the Comox community, and running a recyclable donation stand at the depot. Any

and in a similar manor to avoid possible cross contamination both politically and legally. It should be interesting to watch.

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WARM THANKS and appreciation from the Strathcona Nordics Junior Race Team, to all the generous folks who shopped at Superstore on Sat. Oct. 10. Your groceries were bagged by our keen young cross-country ski racers, and your donations will help fund their travel costs this winter, to races on mainland B.C. and beyond. 30 % of the money raised went to

passed the white pickup truck on the right side just before the lights at Walmart, narrowly missing him when you cut in from of him and then proceeded to tailgate me. I tapped my brake so you would back off watching you in my rearview mirror as you threw your arms up in the air. At a spot on the highway you decided you were going to pass me, unfortunately for you that didn’t happen. Whatever your urgent need to get somewhere while driving recklessly was, you had no regard for anyone else on the road and you clearly did not care. I only wish I had gotten your licence plate and reported your careless driving to the RCMP. I HAVE HEARD that the Courtenay fish and game club are presently embroiled in a dispute with the regional district who are claiming their property is not properly zoned for what the club is using it for. It seems to me that although the City of Cour-

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

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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President’s Choice Childrens’ Charity, and stays local. Thanks again for your help, now please, THINK SNOW! FIRSTLY I SYMPATHIZE with you, but all handicaps are not visible. Secondly it is on suggested you hang your plastic sign on the mirror, my vehicle has a clip at the side of the windshield to hold same.

Finally I hope, that like most, you do not drive with the card hanging from your mirror, as it says. Please do not drive with the permit hanging from your mirror. Oh and maybe some venues should supply more handicap parking spots!.

TODAY, October 15, I was sitting in the hot tub at the local swimming pool on Lerwick avenue at 10:15 a.m. This was the time that the province was having a practice for earthquake preparedness. I noticed again that there was no notice or anything to let us know what we should do if there was an earthquake while in this public complex. Last year when I inquired I was told that they had a plan. Wouldn’t it be nice if they shared it with those of us who greatly outnumber the staff at most times of the day.

TO THE PERSON who sent the bouquet for the culvert installation at the Courtenay Airpark, thank you for your praise. The culvert is working well; salmon have been recorded going through it and using the lagoon. Please do note that Comox Valley Project Watershed was the lead organization working with other groups including the City of Courtenay to plan, fundraise, and carry out this project. Yay for salmon!

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Orange is the New Blue Long standing Conservative MP bids farewell as NDP sweeps through Vancouver Island

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff

Conservative Party constituents in the Courtenay-Alberni riding waited alongside their leader for the final tally of votes and MP John Duncan was already feeling anxious over the changing political climate across the country.

Gathered at the Bamboo Garden restaurant, Party supporters watched as fellow caucus members lost their seats one by one.

The writing was on the wall for Duncan.

“I guess they wanted a change of Government and the Liberals were the place to go,” shared Duncan in an interview before formally addressing his party and the media after once official tally came in confirming he too lost his seat.

Monday, the majority voted for change. The long standing MP’s tenure came to an end. Duncan was the only Conservative MP running for re-election in this campaign, up against rookie Gord Johns of Tofino who won with a 6,964 vote lead, 38% of the 272 polls in this newly configured riding.

“The national campaign is what dictates a lot of the votes, commented Duncan. “There’s no way around it.”

But the national campaign results contrasted dramatically in western Canada. While red blanketed most of the country, on Vancouver Island, it was all orange as the New Democratic Party swept through in a tough campaign with six candidates voted in and upsetting the Conservative Party.

Elizabeth May held tight

John Duncan, left, was first elected when his son Ian was 6-years old. On election night Ian celebrated his 28th birthday as his father marked the end of a lengthy political career. to her seat in Stanch-Gulf Islands and the only seat for the Green Party.

One of the longest serving MPs in Canada, Duncan spent more than 19 years of the past 22 in office, first as a Reform MP when elected in 1993 for the then North Island -Powell River turned Vancouver Island North riding. He successfully ran for re-election through all the Reform Party incarnations and riding name changes until 2006, losing to Catherine Bell, his first defeat by an NDP candidate.

Campaigning for reelection in 2008, Duncan won back his seat becom-

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ing Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs and Northern Development. Duncan later assumed the appointment as Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, in 2010 and later, under the new title of Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development after his consecutive win in the 2011 election.

In February 2013 Duncan resigned from cabinet over controversy involving a letter to Canada Rev-

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I guess they wanted a change of government and the Liberals were the place to go. ... I did not see the writing on the wall.”

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enue Agency for which he assumed full responsibility.

“In June of 2011, I wrote a character reference letter to the Tax Court of Canada on behalf of an individual to whom my constitu-

ency staff was providing casework assistance on a Canada Revenue Agency matter,” said Duncan in a written statement.”While the letter was written with honourable intentions, I realize that it was not appropriate for me, as a Minister of the Crown, to write to the Tax Court.”

His resignation as aboriginal affairs minister made him the fifth member of Stephen Harper’s Conservative cabinet to step down amid controversy.

Duncan was appointed a more junior position as Minister of State and Chief Government Whip in July of that year, the po-

sition he held going into the 2015 Federal Election.

A small smudge on a career committed to his community and the greater Vancouver Island, Duncan cites his period in Aboriginal Affairs as a time he is most proud of.

“Probably my proudest achievement was nation building from the stand point of the negotiations of the Northwest Territories devolution when I was minister and that required full attention and some perseverance and a premier that felt the same way.”

Monday’s election upset leaves Duncan rather surprised with the results.

“I did not see the writing on the wall. I thought we were going to be government whether it would be majority or not, expressed Duncan.

“I felt that I and several of my colleagues on Vancouver Island would be there.”

Fellow Conservative colleague Laura Smith who was encouraged by Duncan and accepted the nomination to run for the North Island-Powell River riding will not. be joining Duncan either.

Smith was mentored under Duncan through many of his political posts joining him to work in Ottawa both when he was in cabinet and as Party Whip.

“I saw him with different groups of individuals and with different staff and they all loved him.

He is so respectful of everyone and will make time for people,” shared Smith.

“Perhaps that is why he was so successful. His priority was always on what is good for the riding.”

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Johns promises to be strong voice New MP thanked incumbent Duncan for the work he has done

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

The NDP has taken the reins of the newly established CourtenayAlberni and North Island-Powell River ridings.

Newcomers Gord Johns and Rachel Blaney swept the opposition in Monday’s election to become mem-

bers of parliament for the two electoral ridings respectively.

Johns beat incumbent John Duncan, who has served for two decades as the MP in the former Vancouver Island North riding before it was divided into two electoral boundaries.

In his victory speech, Johns thanked Duncan for the work he has done for the people in his riding and

also Vancouver Island.

The campaign was not easy said Johns. He expressed sincere gratitude for the hard work his campaign team has done, for the volunteers, supporters and his family in helping him in every way reach this important milestone.

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Recently, I started with a large company with a full benefits plan. When my 90 day waiting period was over my wife went to a dentist to test drive our dental plan. She hadn't been to a dentist for about 8 years, but nothing was wrong. This dentist said she needed about $5,000 worth of work and only $1,000 would be covered, and that wasn't even a sure thing. Did he see her coming or not?

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maintenance. You no doubt see some cars in pristine condition right. The owners are maniacal about oil changes, tune ups, wheel rotation, and getting in the shop whenever they hear a 'ping' or a squeak. We know someone like that. His 11 year old car looks like it just got out of the showroom. On the other hand, some drivers pay no attention to break in periods, rarely change their oil, and drive a car until it stops.

They are perennial optimists, who actually believe if it was making a loud knock and it ceased – that the car 'fixed itself'! These folks complain that the factory warranty should cover everything, and believe comprehensive maintenance means running it through the car wash every 6 months. One gentleman told us he drove to the airport despite all the idiot lights on the dash lighting up – and blew his engine over a failed $2 radiator hose clamp. He didn't think the steam coming from under the hood was anything serious. We ask you – whose car do you prefer to work on?

We see the same thinking around oral health. A colleague told us about a patient that hadn't seen a dentist in 7 years, but brushed and flossed his teeth religiously. He had some challenging illnesses, and was on a number of medications. His saliva glands dried up, and the plaque buildup on his teeth almost took a jack hammer to remove. His hygiene bill was over $700 and he believed he was robbed. This by the way, was a man who could write a cheque for 7 figures. Because he couldn't 'see' the plaque it didn't exist. For some reason any time his BMW hiccupped he had it in the shop at $138 an hour, but he failed to see the parallel with his mouth.

Your wife's dentist is just trying to take care of her teeth. If she spent just $625 a year for the time she didn't see a dentist, the big bill would be likely avoided. Practice what you would tell your automobile customer – 'Pay me now or pay me later – it will never get any cheaper'! Teeth wear out. We recommend getting her to a base line with a healthy mouth, and then maintaining it with twice yearly checkups.

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Blaney eager to connect with people in North Island-Powell River riding

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff

NDP Rachel Blaney is thrilled and humbled to be the representative of the North Island-Powell River riding.

“I woke up today feeling very excited,” Blaney said the next day after garnering majority of the votes on election night. She can’t wait to start working.

Blaney grabbed 41.6 per cent of the votes followed

by Conservative Party candidate Laura Smith with 25 per cent, Liberal Party’s Peter Schwarzhoff taking about 24 per cent and Green Party candidate Brenda Sayers about nine per cent.

Blaney’s first course of action is to start connecting with the communities that she will be representing.

“I want to meet more and more people and get to work, just developing that connection we need to have so that I can be a strong voice in Ottawa,” she said.

During her campaign, Blaney absorbed a lot of important issues from across the riding. Thhree things stuck in her mind.

“People wanting to see more better paying jobs, wanting to make sure we are protecting the envi-

Rachel Blaney celebrates winning on election night (Photo courtesy Dean Stoltz/CHEK News) ronment and the third issue was health care,” said Blaney. “We want to make sure that we are protecting our Canadian health care. We have to make sure that the resources our there for us.”

Although Blaney would have loved to see the NDP lead the country, she is still excited to go to Ottawa.

“Unfortunately we didn’t get

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the results that we had hoped for nationally but the work here is important and I am going to focus on doing that work,” said Blaney. “I am going to be a strong voice and work with people to make sure that this riding is well-represented.”

Blaney also expressed excitement to have his fellow NDPer Gord Johns representing the

Courtenay-Alberni Riding.

“We will work extremely well together,” said Blaney. “We will make sure to collaborate and make sure we have a strong voice in Ottawa and get things done in the area.”

Blaney resides in Campbell River and is the executive director of the Immigrant Welcome Centre.

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“This election was about you,” said Johns. “This election was about change and I promise you that by putting your trust in me, to stand up to what’s important to you, I will do just that.”

Although the NDP has been reduced to third party status, Johns want to reassure the people he will be serving that he will bring forward the issues and concerns of his riding.

“When people talk if whether we’re going to have a voice in Ottawa, you can tell them we’re going to have strong voice in Ottawa. It doesn’t matter whether we’re a minority or majority we are going to have a voice in Ottawa.”

Gord said that the issues he heard in the Comox Valley during his campaigning were consistent.

They included the economy, the environment, the social well-being of the communities and aboriginal issues, and electoral reforms.

“You can count on me to speak on the issues that are important to the people in the Comox Valley,” said Johns. “Homelessness was a huge issue, kick-starting the economy, and making sure we have a voice on protecting the environment. “I’ll make sure our voice is heard here in Courtenay-Alberni.”

Having Blaney also in the other side of the riding will only help the NDP’s cause and the work they need to achieved in the mid-island.

“Rachel Blaney is a community champion and she connects with the issues on the ground. We are going to work well together,” said Johns.

Johns, who was born and raised in Victoria, resides in Tofino with his family. He served as Tofino councillor in 2008 and following that was executive director of the Tofino-Long Bech Chamber of Commerce.

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New book reveals treasure trove of historic photographs

A treasure trove of previously unpublished historic photographs from the archives of Courtenay and District Museum will be revealed this Saturday, October 24.

The images are featured in Watershed Moments, a new pictorial history book of Courtenay and District and points around the Comox Valley to be unveiled at a 1:00 p.m. launch event hosted by the museum and open to all.

There will be an illustrated presentation about the book, which features around 150 images and the stories they tell, followed by a book signing opportunity and refreshments.

Watershed Moments was created over a twoyear period by a team comprising Deborah Griffiths, the museum Director/Curator, Catherine Siba, Curator of Social History, Judy Hagen, historian and writer of the popular ‘Hunt for History’ column for more than 20 years and author of Comox Valley Memories; Christine Dickinson, educator and past winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for her non-fiction writing; and photo editor Ernst Vegt, who was able to transform many faded or damaged images into clear, sharp pictures.

Lisa Eng-Lodge designed the graphics and layout of the book for Harbour Publishing.

Deborah Griffiths is quick to acknowledge that more than 60 other individuals and organizations contributed in different ways to make Watershed Moments possible.

They include several local authors, all acknowledged in the preface to the book.

Our thanks go to those authors who have created a strong foundation of work to which we have been able to link the stories of events and people portrayed in the book,” she comments.

The idea for the coffeetable publication came from ongoing work by staff and volunteers on

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glimpses of everyday life from soon after the first European settlers arrived in the 1860s to the end of World War II,” she explains.

There are photographs of people, places and events in the Valley, and scenes of men and women at work — in the forest, on farms, at the creamery and cannery, loading boats, building roads and bridges, shoveling coke ovens or forging tools. People are pictured at play, too, such as on family picnics, at boating parties, attending horse races, or riding the rails.

Intimate family pictures include weddings and homecomings.

Catherine Siba adds, “These are images of people who had generationlong challenges to face; of people so busy trying to survive that most lacked the means to record important moments in their lives.”

But occasionally, either by chance or commission, photographers did record some moments for posterity, and a century or more later, readers are getting the chance to take a peek into the past.

(Continued on page 16)

The writers and photo editor of ‘Watershed Moments’ which has its launch Saturday

the museum’s photographic archive, which contains more than 20,000 images. While some pictures from the collection have long been well known and widely published, many new gems have been catalogued in more recent times.

Those involved in

researching the archive believed a wider audience would be interested in what they see on a daily basis, especially if the photographs could be enhanced sufficiently for reproduction in a high quality book.

That’s when Ernst Vegt, of Coast Imaging Arts, was brought in to work on

drum scanning the prints and negatives — a task, he recounts, that proved both enjoyable and challenging.

“Some of the images are extremely fragile, and so, rarely seen,” he says.

“There were moments of trepidation handling tenby-eight glass plates, and some of the prints and negatives were worn with age. Old silver nitrate film gave him extra challenges.

“But picture by picture the scanning and retouching progressed, and by over-sampling, digital files were created that have reproduced extremely well in the book, and those same files can be used to enlarge the photographs if needed for other projects, such as future exhibitions.”

Griffiths says the donated collections of two professional photographers, Walter Gage and Charles Sillence, inspired much of the narrative in Watershed Moments.

“Along with the work of other professionals and many amateur photographers, we selected photographs and other ephemera such as theatre tickets, ledger entries and invitation cards to offer

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Exclusive ‘Taste’ event celebrates North Island College’s 40th year

The NIC Foundation is hosting a special fundraising gala, called Taste, at the Florence Filberg Centre on November 6 to celebrate the college’s 40th anniversary.

The event offers guests an unparalleled gourmet experience showcasing many of the Valley’s ďŹ nest chefs, producers and purveyors while beneďŹ ting students and education at NIC. “This is a ďŹ tting celebration for the college’s anniversary,â€? says Susan Auchterlonie, Executive Director of the NIC Foundation. “It brings together community, NIC partners, students and alumni. And it promises to be an unforgettable evening for anyone who loves fresh, local gourmet food.â€?

Produced exclusively for Taste by the North Vancouver Island Chefs Association, the evening’s menu offers a gourmetpicnic style cocktail reception, freshly prepared

Proceeds from the November 6 Taste event will support the purchase of new classroom equipment such as compound microscopes, which are used up to 200 times a week by nursing and university studies students at NIC’s Comox Valley campus. plated dinner showcasing Comox Valley beef, fresh halibut or locally made pasta, followed by a dessert experience unlike

anything else in the Comox Valley. “We have assembled an outstanding team of local producers and chefs for

the event,� explains North Vancouver Island Chefs Association President Lesley Stav. “Guests can expect a culinary experience second to none.�

Tantalizing menu highlights include lamb kofka with Tree Island Yogurt, Georgia Straight shrimp dumplings with autumn relish and papadams, savory Mediterranean tart, duck conďŹ t, Hollie Wood oysters – and that’s just the ďŹ rst course. The full menu can be viewed online at www.nictaste.ca.

Presenting chefs include Ronald St. Pierre (Locals Restaurant), Aaron Rail (The White Whale), Chris Thrift (Dolphins Resort), Ian Harris (Cakebread Artisan Bakery) and Gaetan Palardy (Island Gourmet Trails) alongside several NIC Red Seal alumni.

Guests will also enjoy a “taste of NICâ€? as students share stories of the advancements, learning and impact that their program area brings to our community, from nursing and trades, to ďŹ ne arts, business, tourism and university studies.

Taste is presented thanks to the generous support of dinner sponsors: CIBC, RE/ MAX Ocean PaciďŹ c Realty and Pateman Cloutier Matthews Chartered LLP. Guests will have the opportunity to share in the future of NIC through their attendance at Taste. All proceeds from the event will support the purchase of new classroom equipment that will beneďŹ t students for many years to come.

For tickets or event information, call 250334-5000 ext. 4039 or visit www.nictaste.

(Continued from page 15)

Griffiths notes that while the 208page hardback is being published in honor of the centenary of the City of Courtenay’s incorporation, the images reect life in the valley decades before, as well as after, Courtenay became a municipality and makes connections Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland and Union Bay. The book also reects the museum’s wider mandate of natural and cultural history of the region, as well as the social and economic story of its evolution.

Rather than one continuous narrative, Watershed Moments has been divided into dozens of self-contained illustrated accounts — vignettes, as Griffiths likes to call them — most extending over just one or two pages, each focused on particular people, activities, buildings or events. The format allows readers to dip in and out of the publication with ease.

Co-author Christine Dickinson commented: “The photographic collections at the museum are absolutely stunning, and we all agreed they needed to be shared more widely. Every picture chosen for the book had a story — a story begging it be researched and written, and I loved being part of that.

We are all thrilled with the end result, and we hope readers will be, too.�

All proceeds from sales of Watershed Moments go to the Courtenay and District Museum’s ongoing programs.

Watershed Moments: A Pictorial History of Courtenay and District, is published by Harbour Publishing at $34.95. For more information, contact Deborah Griffiths at the museum - 250 334 0686

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

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

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Memories of the War Years:

Evergreen club presents a musical tribute to veterans

The third annual Memories of the War Years: a Musical Tribute to Veterans returns to the Conference Hall of the Florence Filberg Centre on Sunday, November 1 at 2 p.m.

This popular show is presented by the Evergreen Club. The show combines many segments of the community: the military, the Royal Canadian Legion, the cadets, military displays, and veterans.

The show is organized

by Evergreen Club volunteer Ken MacLeod, who also organized the annual country music fund-raiser for the Sonshine Club soup kitchen at the Filberg Centre. The purpose of the show is to preserve the music of the war years and to honour the fallen as well as living veterans.

A DVD of the 2013 show was sent to the Second World War’s Sweetheart of the Forces, Dame Vera Lynn, age 97, who wrote a very nice thank you letter to the performers.

This year’s show will feature a tribute to Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae and the poem In Flanders Fields, which was written 100 years ago during the Battle of Second Ypres (April 1915), where enemy forces first employed the use of chlorine gas against Allied forces on the West-

Above: Jacqueline Lambeth, “Nightingale of the Comox Valley”, sings next to Gerry Smith, attired in a Scots Guard uniform Left: “Winston Churchill” makes an appearance along with other cast members in attire of the war years.

ern Front. The French colonial troops fell back, leaving a wide gap in the line, causing the 1st Canadian Division, some of whom came from the Comox Valley, to move over to close the breach and prevent a major breakthrough by German forces.

Two days later, the Canadians themselves were subject to another gas attack, but held the line. It was the great heroism shown by the Canadians during this battle that

ranks as one of Canada’s greatest military achievements in the War. It was against this backdrop that Colonel McCrae’s poem was written.

The show will feature the laying of a wreath in a brief ceremony to honour those persons from the Comox Valley who gave their lives in the service of their country in the various wars and in military service.

Major-General (retired) Brian Vernon will also pay a brief tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.

The music will be provided by a band made up of Kelly Thomas on keyboard, Al West on bass, Ed Jones on clarinet and sax, and Bill Street on drums.

We are very pleased to announce that our local “Nightingale of the Comox Valley,” Jacqueline Lambeth, will be appearing in the show again.

Jacqueline was one of the singing stars of the annual Comox Valley Rotary St Joseph’s Hospice fundraiser “Through the Stage Door Canteen.”

Also included in the show is 17 year-old Ryan Castle, Valley Idol singing sensation who will perform the song “Green Fields of France”/ “No Man’s Land.”

Members of the Evergreen Club Choristers with pianist Donna Bews will fill out the program with lively and sentimental choruses and marching songs of the war years.

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Nine-year old Emma Casavant will be making her third appearance of 2015 on the Florence Filberg stage, and senior singing sensation Gerry Bullen, the Frank Sinatra of the Comox Valley, will also join the cast of approximately 30 performers.

The show will be a showcase of memorable songs and tunes from World War One and Two, all performed by a cast, many of whom are dressed in service uniforms and costumes of the era with a touch of musical comedy and heart-wrenching numbers that will stir your soul.

The show also features a colour party comprised from the local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion in the Comox Valley.

Last year’s show closed with all veterans, including post-war and peacekeeping veterans, coming to the front of the hall to the singing of Vera Lynn’s ‘When the Lights Go On Again All Over the World’ and ‘We’ll Meet Again’ by cast and audience.

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THROUGH THE STAGE DOOR RETURNS The Beach Street Players are back, singing and dancing their way into your heart once again!

There will be two performances - Thursday October 29th and Friday October 30th of an “in concert� version of THROUGH THE STAGE DOOR at Comox United Church. In February the Beach Street Players partnered with the Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club for three sold out performances of this musical revue with dinner. It was a fabulous experience with toe-tapping tunes, a lively plot and much laughter. Written and directed by Gloria Herauf, the show features well known songs from the jazz age to show tunes and from rock and roll to ABBA. No dinner will be served this time and tickets are only $15 / person. Tickets are available at the Blue Heron Bookstore in Comox and at the Benjamin Moore House of Color in Courtenay Performance time is 7:30 pm. Comox United Church is located at 250 Beach Avenue in Comox.

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Baritone, harpist performs at concert in Cumberland “In all my years as a musician I have only heard a few such gorgeous voices.

Roger’s singing is like velvet. His voice has this clear, transparent, warm, completely natural sound that truly makes you want to melt away. And he tells the song’s story so simply and beautifully.” Lori Pappajohn, harpist, singer, director of Winter Harp

and performing.

A professional musician for 22 years, he has produced four CDs, garnering national and international radio play, as well as performances across Canada and in Japan.

“BORDERLANDS” is on Saturday October 24, 2015 at the Cumberland United Church, on

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the corner of Penrith Avenue and First Street in Cumberland. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20, available at Laughing Oyster Books in Courtenay, Blue Heron Books in Comox, and at the door.

More information is available at www.rogerhelfrick.ca or 250-3310482.

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Roger Helfrick, baritone and Celtic harp player, is offering a concert on Saturday October 24, 2015 at the Cumberland United Church, in Cumberland.

Roger wowed audiences the last three Decembers when he appeared as the main vocalist with Winter Harp for their tours, and is thrilled to be presenting this, an almost Hallowe’en concert.

Roger Helfrick presents ‘Borderlands’ on Saturday night The concert is entitled: “BORDERLANDS” and Roger has performed at varifeatures Roger’s voice ac- Sim, who will play violin, viola, companied by Celtic lever and sing, in a concert of original ous concerts and charitable harp, medieval plucked and traditional songs of super- events since moving to the Conatural creatures as well as more mox valley in the fall of 2007, psaltery, and guitar.

He is joined by Karen earthly journeys and encounters. and is currently teaching harp

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Abundant Energy, Naturally Dr. Deidre Macdonald, ND

Are you lacking the energy you need to live the life you want? Are you tired of feeling tired? Come and learn proven strategies to improve your sleep and unleash your inner vitality. On Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 pm join Naturopathic physician Dr. Macdonald at the Crown Isle Clubhouse for an evening seminar entitled “Abundant Energy, Naturally”. Dr. Deidre Macdonald will discuss the hidden causes of insomnia and fatigue. She will share powerful methods to overcome them with naturopathic medicine. This seminar is by donation and all proceeds will be donated to Plant a Book, an organization that funds a Kenyan orphanage and school.

Topics will include: how to reduce your stress and improve your sleep, important information regarding thyroid and hormonal disorders, foods that boost energy, foods that zap energy, how blood sugar crashes contribute to burn out, and more proven, safe methods to improve your energy and sleep naturally.

Fatigue can be caused by so many physical and emotional factors that it is crucial to do the medical investigation necessary to determining the underlying cause. Naturopathic physicians approach patients with fatigue by doing a thorough evaluation, including detailed medical history, laboratory testing and physical exam. Sometimes fatigue can be the first symptom of serious diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease or antiimmune disorders. Many more people are tired from imbalances in the body such as hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), adrenal exhaustion, food allergies, digestive issues, anemia, and more.

Psychological states such as anxiety and depression can contribute to fatigue, but all physical causes should be

ruled out before psychological causes are said to be at the root of one’s low energy.

For instance, low thyroid function can cause depression and anxiety. That said, chronic psychological stress can have profound physical implications. Stress hormones can deplete the adrenal glands, exacerbate hypoglycemia, lower thyroid function and deplete vital neurotransmitters.

Sleep problems include difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, or waking feeling unrested. The naturopathic medical approach to sleep includes teaching specific skills and strategies to improve sleep and using safe, natural medicines to help regulate the nervous system and promote restful sleep. Often, sleep can be improved by identifying and addressing factors that are disturbing sleep such as pain, urinary problems, sleep apnea and more. Extensive research has proven that Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia works as well or better for insomnia than medication and is a far superior long-term option.

Dr. Macdonald says, “Helping my patients to have greater vitality is very rewarding. With more energy, they are better able to face the challenges of life. They become better parents, employees and spouses.”

To learn more about what you can do for yourself to improve your sleep and your energy, join Dr. Macdonald at Crown Isle Clubhouse on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00pm. Admission is by donation to Plant a Book. For more information or to book a free 15 minute “Meet the Doctor” visit with Dr. Macdonald, contact her office at 897-0235 or check out www.getwellhere.com.

Dr. Deidre Macdonald is a naturopathic physician who has had a natural medical practice in downtown Courtenay for 18 years. Her office can be contacted at 250 897-0235 or via www.getwellhere.com.

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RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR THOSE AGE 50+ Routine immunizations can keep people safe and healthy. Certain vaccinations can prevent diseases from producing symptoms, while others can lessen the duration of an illness or make conditions less severe.

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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that the elderly are more likely to die of a vaccine-preventable disease than other age groups. The immune system begins to decline as we age, so the body can benefit from the disease-fighting boost provided by vaccinations. Individuals at any age should discuss immunizations with their doctors, but it’s a particularly important conversation for those age 50 and older.

Vaccine schedules and recommendations may vary depending on where a person lives, but the following immunization recommendations are offered courtesy of the CDC. • Influenza: An annual flu shot can help prevent the nearly 36,000 deaths that occur due to flu each year in the United States. The flu vaccine is designed to combat the current strain of flu, so it is recommended any-

time between September to March, which is the prime flu season. People age 50 and older should opt for the injection rather than the nasal form of the vaccine.

• Tdap: This vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis and is especially necessary for people who have close contact with young infants.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, can be passed on to youngsters and make them very ill. If you’ve never received a Tdap vaccine, the CDC suggests getting it at least once. Individual tetanus boosters should be received every 10 years.

• Pneumococcal: Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by the pneumococcus bacteria. It can cause pneumonia, blood infection, ear infections, and even bacterial meningitis. This vaccine is given to adults age 65 and older or to younger adults at their physicians’ discretion.

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Advantages of owning a quality lift chair.

Lift chairs feature a powered lifting mechanism that pushes the entire chair up from its base, and so assists the user to move more easily to a standing position. Lift chairs can be useful to the elderly, infirm, disabled or those recovering from surgery. They can aid comfort and mobility and also promote independence. Most lift chairs will work with weights up to 450 pounds (204 kg) although some can handle up to 700 pounds (318 kg).

Lift chairs are also available in a variety of sizes to better fit the user. Some models are available in small, medium (standard) or large and seat widths, seat heights, seat depths and back heights will vary between models and manufacturers.

Assistive equipment helps the geriatric population and hip, knee or back surgery patients stay active and independent.

Today’s people, whether young or elderly have never been more on the go. Between postponing retirement and participating in sports and activities once relegated to the young, most people over the age of 65 are living much more active lives than their parents did.

Given this trend, it is clear that mobility plays a critical role for the geriatric population. Yet by their 70s and 80s, many seniors develop certain disabilities or chronic medical conditions that can seriously impact their ability to stay active. Fortunately, because of advances in mobility aids, a wide array of products are available to help people live as independently and actively as possible.

Before you make your purchase it is important to make sure the chair fits your living space, be sure you know where you intend to place the chair. Think about its distance from a wall, whether it will be in the way as you and others walk in and out of the room, and whether it can fit in the room when stretched out to full recline. For example, if you don’t have a lot of space, you might prefer a wall hugger model. There are many styles, fabrics and leather options to choose from, making it easy and convenient to add a new stylish, and helpful piece of furniture into your home.

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CHANGES IN DENTISTRY

Dr. Colleen Clancy, DMD

A common remark we hear from our patients is that dentistry has become more advanced and much more comfortable since their childhood.

Modern dentistry has made many technological advances.

Dental materials are stronger, more durable, and more esthetic. X Rays taken require less exposure to the patient due to digital and film advances.

3D imaging, like a mini dental CAT scan, is available to better visualize bone, roots, and the joint areas. This is great in visualizing small hidden details like the nerve system in a tooth or problematic areas.

Dental implants for tooth replacement are now widely available. The refinement of bone and gum grafting procedures allow for placement of implants in more locations with a more esthetic result.

Clear aligner trays for orthodontic treatments can sometimes replace metal braces, VELscope noninvasive oral cancer screening is newer an adjunct to visual screening, and soft tissue lasers are also more available for a few select conservative gum procedures.

There are many options for professional whitening that were not available to the general public 20 years ago.

Another change we’ve seen in dentistry that is partly with technology, but also with how we can use it for information, is simply digital dental photographs. Photographs of teeth can be useful in some cases to more readily document conditions of teeth or tissues.

Conditions can be followed over time to observe what has been happening and to know if intervention is indicated.

Photos can also help guide treatment planning discussions to better involve the patient in taking a big-picture approach.

The patient can better explain their concerns to the dentist and the patient can be now see better what the dentist sees.

The approach to dental care has changed too. There is an effort to make care as comfortable as possible, while performing procedures conservatively in order to preserve natural tooth structure and bone. Clinical protocols have been expanded to better control existing bad bacterial colonies. These additional steps can significantly increase the likelihood of a successful outcome.

There is also an emphasis on communication.

The dentist and patient collaborate together to figure out a treatment plan that makes the most sense to the patient. Discussions are had of all areas of concern and the treatment options available, the pros and cons, and what to expect during the process.

With the modern changes available over the past 20 years, improved interest in home care by the general public, and better access to professional dental care, people are asking to have teeth that function better. It isn’t always just a matter of maintaining what they have and fixing little problems that arise. Sometimes, patients ask to have better dental health than they even had when they were younger. In general, we hear people often say that they want better dental health than what they saw their parents experience years ago.

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Foods That Help Alleviate Constipation

By Debbie Bowman, RHN On-Staff Nutritionist for Edible Island Whole Foods Market

Though we don’t talk about it much, constipation effects most of us at one time or another. Sometimes we will become constipated because we are stressed, depressed, dehydrated, or we’ve been consuming a diet devoid of fibre. Constipation can also be caused by certain medications, imbalanced gut flora or a toxic liver. When we become constipated it’s a good idea to think back on our last few days or weeks and decide if there are some lifestyle/dietary changes we can make to alleviate the root cause of our constipation. Whatever the cause, however, when constipation strikes we want quick relief. Here are ten items from our pantry that are likely to have us going in no time.

Flaxseeds - The best “flaxative” around, flax seeds are a great way to relieve constipation because they are full of soluble fibre. They are also rich in omega 3 essential fatty acids which provide lubrication. The best way to take flax is to grind it fresh using a coffee grinder reserved for this purpose.

Start with half a tablespoon a day and gradually build up to as much as two tablespoons. Be sure to drink a glass of water each time you take your ground flaxseeds.

Olive Oil stimulates the digestive system and reinforces the mucus lining of the colon. Take one tablespoon of olive oil each day on an empty stomach to alleviate and prevent constipation.

Lemon juice - The citric acid in lemon juice stimulates the digestive system and helps to detoxify the entire digestive system as well.

Prunes - These humble fruits contain fructans and sorbitol - fermented sugars that have a powerful laxative effect.

Popcorn - A cop of popcorn has a gram of fibre so it’s a delicious way to increase the fibre in your diet. Drizzle with high lignin flax oil for extra anticonstipation punch.

Molasses is high in magnesium which helps to draw water into the colon, thereby softening stools.

Add one tablespoon to juice, warm milk or hot tea.

Raisins are high in tartaric acid which is a natural laxative. As little as a handful a day was clinically proven to alleviate chronic constipation.

Apples - Just one apple contains four grams of fibre. As well, apples contain pectin which can soften stools and encourage bowel movements. For constipation, the best way to eat apples is on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Two apples first thing are sure to make things happen by the end of the day.

Sesame seeds - Like flax seeds, the oil found in sesame seeds can help to lubricate the intestines, while the fibre provides bulk.

Dandelion Tea has a mild laxative effect and can be consumed up to four times a day. Dandelion tea is also a great way to detoxify the digestive system, particularly the liver and the gallbladder.

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Tara Kannangara Band at jazz night

Once more, Georgia Straight Jazz Society is pleased to introduce a new face and jazz talent to the Comox Valley jazz community.

In keeping with its commitment to keeping live jazz music alive, and exposing Central Vancouver Island jazz fans to local, national and international artists, we are pleased to introduce a debut performance when the Tara Kannangara Band appears the The Avalanche Bar & Grill this Thursday, October 29.

Tara Kannangara, trumpet player and vocalist, grew up in Chilliwack, BC, where she studied classical piano and singing from an early age.

She was active in musical theatre and choirs, then picked up the trumpet in high school, concentrating on classical studies before later moving into jazz.

Initially, Tara studied at the University of Victoria and concentrated on classical trumpet and vocals; later, she moved to Toronto to pursue jazz studies at the University of Toronto where she blossomed as a performer

and songwriter. Other band members include Colin Story - Guitar; Chris Pruden - Piano; Julian Anderson-Bowes - Bass, and Mackenzie Longpre - Drums.

After quickly making a splash as a performer on the Toronto music scene, trumpeter/vocalist/ songwriter Kannangara is now at the western extreme of her national CD release tour, promoting her accomplished debut album, Some Version of the Truth.

This follows her busy 2015 season touring across North America, including New York, Washington DC, Montreal International Jazz Festival, Toronto and numerous other Ontario venues, as well as Alberta and BC. Released only four weeks ago, the album introduces us to a multifaceted artist with a fresh musical approach.

Categorizing her diverse sound is a difficult proposition. Tara’s preferred tag is “GrooveBased Indie Jazz,” for elements of melodic indie pop are seamlessly meshed with fresh jazz

Tara Kannangara grooves.

Similarly, the mellow feel of her trumpet playing neatly complements the subtle nuances of her unaffected vocal style.

As a bandleader, Kannangara has quickly made her contribution to the Toronto jazz scene, where she has become a regular

fixture at jazz hub The Rex, via well-received residencies and a Toronto Jazz Festival gig there this summer.

Tara has also had a chance to shine south of the border. This summer she performed a full set reimagined music made famous by Ella Fitzger-

ald in a tribute at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, where she dazzled the crowd with both her playing and singing. She also had gigs in Baltimore, Brooklyn, and New York City’s Jazz Gallery.

Tara has had the opportunity to work and perform with leading international jazz artists, including Esperanza Spalding, Theo Bleckmann, Tim Hagans, Ran Blake, Donny McCaslin, Tim Ries, Kirk MacDonald, Andrew Downing, and Elizabeth Shepherd.

If you like cool mellow harmonies for vocals, trumpet and guitar, this is your evening! Check the music out for yourself at www.tarakannangara. com/sounds/ Show time is 7:30 pm, but you’re welcome earlier if you choose to dine before the music starts.

As usual, the three course jazz special dinner is on offer, as well as other specials and the regular menu.

For more information about forthcoming events, please visit www. georgiastaightjazz.com or find us on Facebook.

Admission is $10 for Society members, $12 for non-members.

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Series presents award-winning film Tuesday at NIC theatre

Filmmaker Michael Moore wants you to see the award-winning film, The Wanted 18. World Community is pleased to present this engaging film on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 pm in the North Island College theatre, Courtenay.

“This is one of my favorite films that I’ve seen this year,” Michael Moore said when the Best Documentary prize was given at his Traverse City Film Festival. “The Wanted 18” is the Palestine official nomination for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars.

Through a clever mix of animation, re-enactments, and interviews, The Wanted 18 recreates an astonishing true story: the Israeli army’s pursuit of 18 cows, whose independent milk production on a Palestinian collective farm was declared “a threat to the national security of the state of Israel.”

Admission is by donation. Everyone is welcome. For more information: 250 337-5412

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23 FRIDAY EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE • Get off the couch and out the door! Enjoy the live music of REISS VINK in the Rotary Hall at Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg Centre.

This dance happens Friday October 23rd from 7:30 10:30 .p.m. Non-members are welcome along with our regular members. FMI call the Filberg office at 250338-1000.

PEARL ELLIS GALLERY IN COMOX • Presents: “COMOX VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY – SHOWCASE 2015” From October 20th – November 8th . Open Tues – Sat from 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 1 – 4 pm, Closed Monday.

Free Admission. Located at 1729 Comox Avenue. FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to www. pearlellisgallery.com COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Friday, 5-7 pm.

COMOX LEGION • Meat draws every Friday, 3 p.m. Open to all Legion members and signed in guests. Friday is still drop in darts night 7.30 pm toe line, $2.25/person.

24 SATURDAY “WATERSHED MOMENTS: A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF COURTENAY AND DISTRICT” • Book launch 1 – 3 pm. Illustrated lecture followed by refreshments and book signing by authors at the Courtenay and District Museum. FMI: 250-3340686 ext 5.

SINGLES DANCE • With a Sixties theme will be held at Royston Hall on Saturday, October 24. Doors open at 7:00 pm and dancing starts at 8:00 pm. Pre-recorded music from the Sixties will be played by Clem the Music Man. Everyone is encouraged to dress in sixties costumes and prizes will be awarded for the best outfit.

There will also be a jive contest and a hulu hoop contest. There is a cash bar and everyone is encouraged to bring finger food to share on the snack table. Cost is only $10. More information at http://clemthemusicman. weebly.com/ COMOX VALLEY FARMERS MARKET • 9-12 every Saturday at the Native Sons Hall, Courtenay. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250.218-0321 or or www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com & keep in touch on Facebook.

COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Saturday 2-5 p.m. in the lounge.

COMOX LEGION • Meat draws are held every Saturday 3 p.m. plus Ace of Spades draw.

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FALL MINI AUCTION • Time to fall clean. There will be a mini charity auction Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Courtenay Legion. If you have good items bring them in or for pick-up call the office at 250-334-4322.

Doors open at noon for viewing, auction starts at 1 pm.

CUMBERLAND FOREST SOCIETY PARTY • Fundraising party on Sunday October 25th and the whole Valley is invit. The 2nd annual Perseverance Party for the Forest takes place Sunday October 25th (following the Perseverance Trail Run) from 1- 6 at the CRI Hall in Cumberland. Tickets are on sale now, and going fast! Go to the Cumberland Forest website or facebook page for online ticket links or stop by Extreme Runners in Courtenay or Riders Pizza or the Wandering Moose in Cumberland to pick up a hard copy! www.cumberlandforest.com.

COMOX VALLEY WOOD CARVERS • If you are interested in any type of wood carving please join us at the Royston Community Hall every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 3 PM for a day of carving and learning about carving. No experience necessary. FMI call Al at 250-331-0156 or Jim at 250-339-5350.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE • Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m., Comox Seniors Centre.

28 WEDNESDAY P L AY B R I D G E • E v e r y 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 COMOX VALLEY FUN DARTS • 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Courtenay Legion. More players (Legion members and their signed-in guests) always welcome.

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It’s a Halloween ‘Aporkalypse’ party featuring beer, meat, freaky fun A whole pig and lamb bbq spectacle, seasonal release craft beers, live music and ghoulish entertainment will cast an unearthly spectre on Imperial Square (4th at Cliffe) this All Hallows Eve. Gladstone Brewing, The Guerrilla Food Company and Mudsharks Coffee are proud to present the first annual ‘Halloween Aporkalypse Party’ on Saturday October 31, 1pm to late.

This free, new Halloween event for foodies and beer fans includes a one-off limited release cask along with seasonal craft beers such as Autumn Saison and Oktoberfest Lager from Gladstone Brewing.

Guerrilla Foods will be preparing a whole pig bbq feast along with brisket and pulled pork sandwiches. Mudsharks will be serving up Halloween treats, hot apple cider and hot chocolate.

The party will be complete with an array of freaky fun old zombie film screenings, kids spooky entertainment in the afternoon, and DJs and live music in the evening.

29 THURSDAY ‘SUPPORT OUR SENIORS’ • The former group called the SOS (Support our Seniors), will be holding a meeting on October 26th. The Evergreen Club is hosting the meeting from 1pm to 3pm in the Soroptimist Lounge of Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre.

Please plan on attending and bring your thinking cap! We need a new name and some suggestions for further discussions and guest speakers. Hope to see you all there. FMI call Marnie 250-338-1282.

EVERGREEN CLUB WHIST • Come join us every Monday (doesn’t run on Statutory Holidays) for a fun night of Whist. Come early to sign up. It takes place at 7:30 pm in the Rotary Hall of Courtenay Recreation’s Florence Filberg Centre. Only $2.00 a person and you must be an Evergreen Club member.

20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun will be had by all. New players welcome. FMI call 250-338-1000 or check out the website www.evergreenclub.me CRIBBAGE • Every Monday night, 7:00, at the Royston Hall, corner of Old Island Highway and Royston Road. No need to bring a partner. FMI: 250-3341883.

LADIES AUXILIARY DROP-IN BINGO • Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary Drop-in Bingo, upper hall. Doors open 6 pm, bingo 7 p.m.

Free coffee and tea.

THERAPEUTIC RELAXATION PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH CANCER IN THEIR LIVES • Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., Nursing Centre, 615 10th St., Courtenay. Free.

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5 THURSDAY LOST FAMILIES FOUND • Everyone welcome. Monthly Genealogy meeting Nov. 5th, 7-9 pm in the Maritime Heritage Centre. This month’s presenter is retired Colonel Jon Ambler, manager of the Comox Air Force Museum, who will share the amazing resources of the museum to help us in our research.

The following day, Friday, Nov. 6th, there will be a tour of the Comox Air Force at 10:00 a.m. Car pooling will be offered for those who sign up. Library open 6-7 before meeting.

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When a tooth has decay, but there is still a good amount of healthy tooth structure remaining a filling can be used to replace the missing structure.

However, when a tooth is so broken down a filling will not be enough to repair the missing tooth structure, or if an existing filling is too large to be replaced, a crown or cap is needed.

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■ Lovewinx is in the air … Save the date of October 25, for a fun evening of fashions at The Prime Chophouse and Wine Bar, 899 Braidwood Rd, Courtenay. Karole Keddle a local Lovewinx consultant will wow you with beautiful clothes, lingerie that is sure to excite both men and women. For more information call Karole Keddle at 250-207-3536 or her website: www.karolekeddle.lovewinx.com

Destination BC and the Tourism Industry Association of BC announced the winners of the 2015 BC Tourism Industry Awards at a gala event evening Five awards were handed out at the awards gala, held during the BC Tourism Industry Conference. This year’s award winners include: Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park & Outdoor Centre for the Remarkable Experience Award

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■ Harriet Cunningham, a 12-year-old Comox student, is featured in this month’s (November) Chatelaine magazine. The short profile, with a nice photo, focuses on her fight to have recognition of transgender people by removing gender from documents such as passports. Harriet was born a boy but realized early in her life that she was really a girl in a boy’s body.

In response to the refugee crisis affecting Syria, Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) is accepting donations on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross and their relief efforts. Donations will be accepted by CCCU until December 23rd, in time for the funds to be matched by the Canadian government.

All Coastal Community Credit Union branches and Insurance offices across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are accepting cash or cheque donations from members, clients or the general public. Please make cheque donations payable to Coastal Community – Refugee Crisis Appeal.

For those interested, tax receipts will be issued by the Canadian Red Cross for donations of $20 or more.

Find Azer Kids Now fundraiser A fundraiser this Saturday is being organized to support the Find Azer Kids Now campaign. Comox Valley moms have donated more than 1,000 pieces of children’s clothing, cloth diapers, shoes, boots, bed linens, toys, games, puzzles, books and videos. The sale is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1856 Mallard Dr. in Courtenay.

■ Stephen Watson of BC Hydro reports that 17,000 visitors have been through the John Hart interpretive centre near Campbell River.

■ 2015 Tourism Industry Awards Recipients Announced at Gala Event

■ The Comox Valley’s third craft brewery, Forbidden Brewing, is having its official grand opening this Sunday, Oct. 25 starting at 2 pm. The microbrewery is located at the Westerly Hotel. The brewery has actually been open now for a few months on weekends and from what we’ve heard, their beer is very tasty.

■ EDAS (Everybody Deserves A Smile) is once again putting together care packages. The drop box campaign kicks off November 1st around the Comox Valley and they have 8 schools working together, Rotary, local community businesses, a fun EDAS run put on by some amazing Highland students for Halloween and a 10-week EDAS curriculum program being piloted with the Vanier Grad Class as their legacy project, Cumberland Community School and Isfeld.

The organizers just got word, though, that they need a bus and driver to deliver the packages across the Island on Dec. 14. If you can help with the donation of such a service please contact Chantel Stefan at edasproject@hotmail.com

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Botany and Biospheres An intro to Mount Arrowsmith at Horticultural Society The Comox Valley Horticultural Society welcomes the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region as the featured speaker for its Annual General Meting on Monday, Onct. 26. The AGM takes place at 7 pm, followed by the lecture at 8 pm.

Te lecture will provide a historical and botanical overview of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region that will interest plant lovers and community members who are keen to learn more about this special part of Vancouver Island. Presenters include Dr. Pam Shaw, Monica Shore, and Graham Sakaki, members of the core team from VIU’ Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute (MABRRI) Attendees will learn about the meaning of the UNESCO designation that applies to an area just under 1,200 square kilometers that stretches from the communities of Nanoose Bay to Dashwood, and extends to the top of Mount Arrowsmith into the depths of the Salish Sea. Established in 2000, Mount Arrowsmith

Biosphere Region is part of an international network of 651 UNESCO biosphere reserves worldwide.

This lecure is open to all and will be held at the Florence Filberg Centre conference hall, 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay.

Entry is free for Comox

Valley Horticultural Society members and $5 for non-members. Registration is not required.

Find out more about the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region at mabr.ca and about the Comox Valley Horticultural Society at comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca

Give your new career in fitness a lift at Comox Community Centre It just became a little easier for aspiring fitness trainers in the Comox Valley to take their first steps to a new career. The Comox Community Centre, in partnership with Body Blueprint of Victoria, offers BCRPA Fitness Theory and Exercise Physiology, an introductory course to group fitness, weight training, aqua, 3rd age, and personal training.

Body Blueprint founder and Director Christina Truscott is scheduled to teach. She has been involved in the fitness industry for over 30 years and has taught thousands of Canadian

and international fitness professionals.

Comox Community Centre registered BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders Jill Nelson is a big believer in BCRPA fitness training.

BCRPA Fitness Theory and Exercise Physiology is offered Friday, November 6, 5:30-9:00pm, and Saturday - Sunday, November 7-8, 9:00am-4:30pm.

The cost is $289 + GST and there is a $40 BCRPA manual that must be purchased on the first night.

For more information contact the Comox Community at info@comox.ca or 250-339-2255.

The Sid Williams Theatre Society continues celebrations for the City of Courtenay’s 100th birthday with another round of classic films, the Bickle Theatre Original series, a tribute to the theatre’s beginnings as a cinema when it first opened as the Bickle Theatre back in 1935. The theatre society’s film programming serves as fundraising events for the society.

For this season’s Bickle Theatre Originals, the theatre society presents The Maltese Falcon on October 26, High Noon on January 25, and Rebel Without A Cause on March 14.

A classic film noir, The Maltese Falcon was the directorial debut of John Huston and was one of the first breakout leading man roles for Humphrey Bogart. Rounding out the cast were Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet in his film debut.

Private investigator Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) gets more than he bargained for when he takes a case brought to him by a beautiful but secretive woman (Mary Astor). As soon as Miss Wonderly shows up, trouble follows as Sam’s partner is murdered and Sam is accosted by a man (Peter Lorre) demanding he locate a valuable statuette.

Sam, entangled in a dangerous web of crime and intrigue, soon realizes he must find the one thing they all seem to want: the bejeweled Maltese falcon.

The film received three Academy Award nominations: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Sydney Greenstreet, and Best Adapted Screenplay for John Huston. When it premiered in 1941, Variety called it “one of the best examples of actionful and suspenseful melodramatic story telling in cinematic form.”

Don’t miss The Maltese Falcon on Monday October 26!

Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the film begins at 7:00 pm.

There will be popcorn and prizes, including tickets to upcoming Blue Circle Series shows! The audience is encouraged to dress up for the evening in 1940s attire.

Tickets for each of the Bickle Theatre Original films are $3 for Sid Williams Theatre Society members and $5 for the general public (plus applicable handling fees). Purchase by phone or in person at the Ticket Centre Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm or online at sidwilliamstheatre.com.

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City staff directed to report on GMO-free procurement policy

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff Courtenay council has directed staff to investigate options to pursue both GMO free preferential and social procurement policies.

This motion was proposed by councillor David Frisch, who indicated it would “not be that difficult to implement.”

But before it was passed, it produced quite an intense discussion and debate.

It’s a precautionary stand, Frisch said, “because we’re not one hundred per cent certain what the outcome of long-term use of GMO foods is and we whenever possible can avoid GMO foods if we feel it they’re unsafe .”

As well, Frisch said, “it’s more of a statement to the community and to the world that they would like to see things labelled as genetically modified if in fact they are genetically modified, and that we generally support ongoing

studies before we accept it as healthy.”

Councillor Erik Eriksson opposed the motion.

“I personally think genetic engineering is a great idea,” said Eriksson.

“I think it’s a miracle, potentially increasing food production, drought and disease resistant and more nutritious crops.”

Eriksson also stressed that the motion was totally impractical.

“The bureaucratic headache this will entail will be overwhelming,” he ar-

Council rejects wording of motion on causes

Courtenay councillor David Frisch wanted council to acknowledge the reality of human caused global warming.

He presented a motion that council take a leadership role to encourage and facilitate the reduction of our community’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Frisch’s resolution stated the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change under the auspices of the United Nations reports that “human influence on the climate system is clear and recent anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gasses are the highest in history.”

Courtenay, he said, experienced unprecedented climate change and weather events that are causing negative social, environmental, and economic impacts.

Councillor Erik Eriksson requested they amend the motion by removing the portion that asked council to admit that humans have caused global warming.

“This is again one of those emotional issues. I know that there are people in the valley and in this council that do not accept that human caused the problem and to begin a debate that is unnecessary,” said Eriksson. “The point of the resolution, if you want to take a leadership role with regard to facilitating the reduction of community greenhouse gas emission is one thing but to deliberately point out that we need to acknowledge the reality of human caused climate change, that’s a poke in the eye to some of the people in this council. I don’t accept it so I am asking we withdraw that part of the resolution.”

Councillor Doug Hillian was in favour of Frisch’s motion and was against Eriksson’s amendment.

“To some extent this resolution is redundant,” said Hillian. “The city is already on the record affirming that climate change is real. That human related activities that contribute to it, and we should be doing what we can to reduce it.”

Hillian highlighted a point in the city’s Official Community Plan on Climate Change. It mentions the city’s obligations under the British Columbia Action Charter which is a provincial mandate

back to council, it’s not really saying we’re going to or not going to do something and to actually see what is that consequence gonna be,” said Wells.

“How would we implement this even if it is possible?”

Wells would like staff to come back with information before he makes a decision.

“I like information, so I am happy to get the information. At this point, that’s probably gonna be where I am going to sup-

port. Like I said, I am not tied to the idea of doing things all at once,” Well said.

Frisch and councillor Doug Hillian agreed with Wells that what they sought was information.

“It gives us an opportunity to look at what it takes to support nonGMO food,” said Frisch.

Hillian said there’s no timeframe allotted for staff to do this. He feels that the information is out there.

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gued. “And third, this is a divisive and emotional issue and we don’t have the mandate to come between opposing interests in this matter.”

Councillor Bob Wells is torn on the issue in terms of what the implications would be like and how the policies would be enforced. He also asked why both GMO and social procurement policies are being dealt with at the same time.

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“I don’t see how, if we pass Councillor Eriksson’s amendment, we could realistically stand behind our Official Community Plan,” said Hillian. “We may have to presumably go and change it. We will also have to go against the International Panel on Climate change.”

Eriksson interrupted Hillian’s discussion and called a point of order. He wanted to make it clear he was not against International Panel on Climate change.

He was against council acknowledging humans caused global warming.

“I am not sure what difference that distinction makes,” said Hillian.

Frisch feels they are doing a positive thing here and doesn’t see why they should not support his motion.

“I would like to point out that we should not always look at this through a negative lens all the time,” said Frisch.

“I am not trying to get everyone to drive their gasoline cars into the river and say that’s enough and I’m just going to walk everywhere. I am looking at slowly progressing towards the future and doing things better.”

Mayor Larry Jangula said this not part of their mandate. He agreed with Eriksson’s point to amend the resolution.

“It is controversial and it does divide our community,” said Jangula. “And I agree there’s a lot of positive things we can do and I know what’s in your heart.

I get that. The City of Courtenay has already done so much.”

Jangula cite examples the include the city signing the accord, installation of solar heating panels at the outdoor pool, retrofitting city’s buildings, and swtiching to environmentally friendly vehicles.

“We can spend all our tax dollars on this stuff if that’s what we want to do,” said Jangula.

“I am just saying this as an example. It wouldn’t change the world’s climate one bit. I know you want us to be leaders and to impact things in a positive sense.”

Jangula said it’s unexplained how things evolved from the ice age to the modern age and everyone has an opinion.

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“There’s a significant number of people in our community who are more and more concerned about the quality of their life, the quality of the food that their ingesting and the type of agricultural practices that they want to support,” said Hillian.

Mayor Larry Jangula indicated there are a lot farmers in the community and that none of council members have taken the time to talk to them. He has met members of the Comox Valley Farmers’ Institute.

“They are terrified at the very thought of this,” said Jangula. “It will make the dairy farms and other farms impractical to operate. Right now the local milk processing plants is just on the edge hving enought milk to proceed. It will shut them down.”

Jangula said this will create a ripple effect as it will impact other businesses and force the community to buy their food elsewhere.

“How is that going to make the valley better,” Jangula asked. “How does that help anyone?”

Jangula also told council he has spoken to an organic farmer, Edgar Smith, who runs Beaver Meadow’s Farm.

“Although he says he has an organic farm, it is not GMO free,” said Jangula.

“And he says, if were were to ban GMO foods, his farm and the other business like Natural Pastures will have to close its doors. How are we benefitting everyone?”

Jangula said they should not delving into a divisive issue that is “basically a federally mandated area.”

Wells would prefer hearing somebody from the pro-GMO side speak on this is-

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“We haven’t had that information,” said Wells.

Jangula told council Robert Wager, a VIU professor and staunch supporter of GMO products, who attended council meeting on Oct. 5 but was not allowed to speak to council, was unfairly harassed, ridiculed and swore at outside the building by some anti-GMO individuals.

“So do you really thing they’re going to listen to someone else on the other side of the equation inside with an open mind,” asked Jangula. “Council members have already said they don’t want to hear the other side and that they’ve already made up their minds.”

Frisch said that nobody should be scared to come to council to make a presentation. He was sorry Wager had a bad time when he was here.

“I would like to point out we’re not banning GMO food in the valley by any stretch,” said Frisch. “In fact, we are talking about purchasing policies for the city so it’s quite contained and beyond that, we’re asking for possibly a preferential purchasing policy. So we’re not asking that every thing the city buys be none GMO.” Councillor Rebecca Lennox said she has an “open mind” and is willing to meet and hear the pro-GMO’s side.

Jangula told Lennox the last time they debated this issue, she stated she doesn’t want to listen to the other side of the argument and that she has made up her mind.

“I don’t recall saying that,” said Lennox. But Jangula told Lennox she was quoted in the paper saying it.

The motion eventually passed with Frisch, Lennox, Hillian and Wells voting in favour and Jangula, Eriksson and Manno Theos opposing it.

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“All of these are issues that lead us to disagreement, disharmony and it doesn’t help us to move forward with the city’s business,” said Jangula. “I am not saying it’s bad, I am not saying there’s anything wrong with it, I am saying there’s a no win in some of these cases.”

Councillor Manno Theos suggested they change the words of the resolution.

“The word ‘caused’ seems to be aggressive,” said Theos, who suggested switching it to “human contribution to climate change” instead.

Councillor Bob Wells also agreed and

suggested rephrasing the conclusion of the motion.

“There’s been council’s before us that have taken action on this,” said Wells.

“The way it’s written right now, it kind of negates the work that’s been done by council and staff. There’s been a lot of things that have happened before us.”

Wells suggested the conclusion of the motion to state that “council continue to take a leadership role to encourage and facilitate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.”

Council unanimously voted in favour on the alterations of the words in the motion, which also received full endorsement.

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Vigil for Azer children brings hope to mom, community

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff

An endearing Candlelight Vigil was held Saturday night for the four young Azer children missing now for more than two months since their alleged abduction by father Sarin Azer.

Amidst friends, family and complete strangers gathered at Comox United Church, songs were sung, stories were shared and prayers of hope and healing were offered not just for their mother Alison Azer and her family but for a community at large. Within that community are the tender voices of other young children.

Until now the world has heard Azer’s voice as her campaign for assistance from the Canadian government has made international headlines. Saturday night, the voices of the children were heard.

The children are the dear friends of Sharvahn, Rojevahn, Dersim, and Meitan Azer. Their voices echoed the sentiment of fondness and of sorrow expressed in song and in relaying tales of adventures and silly mishaps that each shared with the Azer children. As a mother grieves so too do her children’s friends who

Alison Azer addresses an audience of supporters from around the Comox Valley who came out to the Candlelight Vigil held Saturday at the Comox United Church are struggling to make sense, as does Azer, of what happened.

“What I didn’t realize but I realize now, is through my children I have community and that

there are people who love and support us that we knew, and people who loved and support us that we know not,” shared Alison addressing an audience of

nearly 100 attendees at the Comox United Church. “I walked the streets of this community and I see you. I see what quiet ways and loud ways, gentle ways and bold ways

you help and that keeps telling me, they’re not just your kids anymore, they are the children of this community.”

Through this network of young girls and boys came together a group of women to form a communitywide support network for Azer. The women, four of them, are the mothers of the Azer children’s friends. Together with five other women they joined forces to created “The Strong Ladies” whose goals are to build broader awareness, raise funds and step in wherever the need should arise to help Azer through her plight.

The group, led by Marin Amazzel, initiated the social media campaign FindAzerKidsNow.com with assistance from Elizabeth Van Egtereen, Alison’s sister. In addition to the online awareness campaign, The Strong Ladies have held three fundraising events including the recent Candle Vigil followed by a Charity Pub Night at the Whistle Step Pub held Tuesday.

Amazzel explains that through increased public awareness the chances of finding the Azer children will increase.

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Agnes McTavish Rae Smith (Nancy) It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Nancy Smith on October 14, 2015.

Nancy was predeceased by her mother and father, Agnes (Nancy) and William (Bill) Rae of Winnipeg; and her brother-in-law Terry Falconer also of Winnipeg.

Left to cherish her memory, her beloved husband of 46 years, Gary; sons Chad and Dean Smith; daughters-in-law Lindsey and Tracey; grandchildren Parker, Brooklynn, Madison, Piper and Bryce. Sister Irene Falconer; brothers Thomas and Gordon Rae; sister-in-law Susan Rae; brother and sisters-in-law Don and Mary Ellen Smith and Gail and Wilf Abel; aunt Hettie and uncle John in Scotland; nephews Andrew (Leanne), Jamie and Rob Falconer; Iain, Colin and Graeme Rae; as well as numerous cousins and close family friends.

Our beloved mom was born on May 29, 1947 in Glasgow, Scotland and immigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1952 with her family; her nickname on the boat was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nancy Prettyâ&#x20AC;? as she was a red haired beauty. She graduated from Daniel MacIntyre Collegiate where she earned the honour of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;maroon flying mâ&#x20AC;? for excellence in athletics. Nancy met Gary Smith through a mutual friend and they were married on October 11, 1969. It was with Gary that she found her soul mate and would spend the next 46 years together, raising a family and pursuing their many recreational passions. Their first son, Chad was born in 1973 and soon after in 1975, came Dean. Nancy was a loving mother who was always dedicated to her family. She was an avid baseball player as well as curler with the Business Ladies Afternoon League at the Charleswood Curling Club and worked for the Winnipeg School District as a teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aide until she was forced to retire due to health issues. Nancy loved her time working with the schools and helped hundreds of children during her career.

After retirement, Nancy and Gary moved to Courtenay, BC where they would spend the next 13 years enjoying their many recreational pursuits together. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and travelling the world which included Australia and Scotland.

She also loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren; she was a fun loving, creative and tender-hearted grandma. They made annual trips to the family cabin at Royal Lake, winters in Melaque, Mexico and fishing in Tahsis, BC. Nancy was active in the Army and Navy ladies auxiliary in Winnipeg and continued her service work with the Courtenay and Cumberland legions in BC. Nancy was an amazing and loyal friend; she was an excellent cook, always friendly, talkative, helpful and caring. She was blessed with numerous lifelong friendships and will be missed by many in the Comox Valley as well as Winnipeg, where she is deeply missed by her long time best friend Helen Parker. Nancy was a special lady and our hearts and lives are forever better for her being a part of them.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Cortez for her excellent, compassionate care for many years and particularly for her respectful end of life care. Nancy lived her life her own way and right to the end everything was done to her wishes with her family by her side.

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Amazzel keeps a positive outlook as she explain how monies raised through her group’s efforts are mainly earmarked for aiding the Azer children to get home and for additional assistance when they do return such as tutoring for the missed school.

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Policing costs in the Comox Valley are trending on a surplus.

Good news for taxpayers but in times of surge when external law enforcement agencies and specialists are required, costs could surpass the annual budget, a concern Inspector Tim Walton, RCMP detachment approached Comox Council with in late summer.

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Policing surplus earmarked for Emergency Reserve

Comox councillors approve setting up reserve fund bylaw to cover emergency expenses The report further explains that a reserve just for future policing costs could be established but the risk of anticipated costs from the factors listed is high and therefore council should allow for a broader range of public safety risks.

Councillor Hugh MacKinnon noted that the motivator behind accepting such a proposal is to be fiscally prudent.

When council approves the bylaw, transferring policing surplus funds /will begin as early as 2016.

Any expenditure from the reserve fund will have to be authorized, which is commonly done by the Financial Plan Bylaw early in each calendar year.

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Monarch Lions bring Centennial program to schools The early settlers of Courtenay worked hard and they helped one another.

That was one of the main messages given to elementary school students recently in a special presentation by the Comox Valley Monarch Lions to mark the city’s centennial year.

The club gave 40-minute presentations to the city’s five elementary schools, and brought gifts as well for the school libraries and the students.

At the last presentation of the week in Courtenay Elementary, grade 3 and 4 students were suitably awed by the concept of 100 years, plus enthusiastically sang along to a performance from ‘Century Sid’ (Edwin Grieve).

Ken MacLeod gave the first part of the presentation which featured a slide show of early Courtenay, including gigantic logs, old roads and bridges, schools, farms, businesses and people.

Retired fire chief Lawrence Burns gave a brief history of the Courtenay Fire Department, which is also celebrating its cen-

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He noted that the first equipment bought by the city for the department was seven buckets and some rope.

One year later, fire destroyed most of the downtown area “because there weren’t enough buck-

library a copy of the newly printed ‘Watershed Memories’, a large photo history book put together by the Courtenay Museum and Archives and published by Harbour.

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who also brought along a fossil cast head and invited all the kids to attend the Elasmosaur’s birthday party coming up on Nov. 14.

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