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Five pitch for votes to packed theatre and online viewersBY PHILIP ROUNDSpecial to the Echo

All fi ve candidates seek-ing to be elected as MP for the new Courtenay-Alber-ni riding pitched their per-sonal and party platforms to a packed audience at the Sid Williams Theatre on Monday night.

For two hours, they an-swered a series of ques-tions put to them by the moderator, Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce chair Andrew Gower; questions that had been chosen from many sub-mitted by the public in the run-up to the event.

At the table — and on the ballot — were John Duncan (Conservative), Gord Johns (NDP), Carrie Powell-Davidson (Liber-al), Glenn Sollitt (Green) and Barbara Biley (Marx-ist-Leninist).

Candidates for the four

The fi ve would-be MPs for Courtenay-Alberni on stage at the Sid Williams Theatre. From the left, Barbara Biley (Marxist-Leninist), John Duncan (Conservative), Gord Johns (NDP), Carrie Powell-Davidson (Liberal) and Glenn Sollitt (Green).

Part of the audience at the Sid Williams Theatre for the all-can-didates forum.

main parties all insist they are in with a chance of winning the riding, which includes the City of Courtenay, Village of Cumberland and CVRD Rural Area A as well as communities as distant as Parksville, Port Alberni and Tofi no.

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dates meeting was in re-sponse to comments by the perceived outsider, Barbara Biley, when she spoke about healthcare and housing for seniors, raw log exports, and the privatization of hospital cleaning and catering ser-vices.

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In opening comments, Duncan said he was “a known quantity with a proven track record,” hav-ing served many years as a local MP who had secured many major investments from the federal govern-ment for the North Island.

At a national level, he was proud to have been part of a Conservative government that had pur-sued policies such as tax reductions and employ-ment initiatives that had led to the wealthiest mid-dle class and lowest pov-erty levels in Canadian history.

But his NDP opponent, Gord Johns, argued it was time for change, with an alternative to what he considered to be Stephen Harper’s failed economic policies, as well as the introduction of tougher environmental protec-tion, reform of the voting system, the repeal of Act C51, and the restoration of doorstep mail deliveries. There was a clear choice in the election, and he urged voters not to be persuaded that it couldn’t be done, because it could: “We can rebuild the Canada of our dreams,” he commented.

Chamber of Commerce moderator Andrew Gower (third from left) encourages the fi ve candidates for the new Courtenay-Alberni Riding to put their hands together before opening the forum on Monday night. The fi ve are, from the left, Barbara Biley (Marxist-Leninist), John Duncan (Conservative), Glenn Sollitt (Green), Carrie Powell-Davidson (Liberal), and Gord Johns (NDP)

For the Liberals, Car-rie Powell-Davidson drew on her local government experience as a two-term City of Parksville coun-cillor, and said her ap-proach to being a MP would refl ect her belief in the importance of local contact with constituents to make sure their views were heard in caucus and in Parliament.

She said she was disil-

lusioned with the current Conservative administra-tion, and fearful of the di-rection it was taking the country. Justin Trudeau’s team would put the coun-try back on track.

Green Party candidate Glenn Sollitt said he had been campaigning on the streets for 52 weeks, which he hoped demonstrated his hardworking and con-scientious approach. He

recognized the “sense of angst” people were feel-ing about who to vote for, stressing that MPs should be responsible to their constituents and not to a party whip. While he sup-ported the Green Party platform and looked for-ward to serving with Eliz-abeth May as party leader, “the only boss I will ever have is you people.”

Barbara Biley (Marxist-

Leninist) argued the main problem facing voters was marginalization. Deci-sions were being taken by the federal government that aff ected people’s lives in fundamental ways, yet people had absolutely no infl uence over them. The Harper government was ruling as a dictatorship, such as by negotiating international trade deals that no one knew the de-tail of, yet everyone was expected to simply sit back and accept. It was vital to defeat Harper and keep the Liberals out, too.

Seven subjects were raised in separate ques-tions put to all fi ve can-didates, with each given two minutes to answer. Issues covered included First Nations and missing and murdered aboriginal women; the level of sup-port services for Cana-dian veterans; how MPs should react if their party whip wanted them to vote contrary to the wishes of local constituents; the ex-tent of the federal govern-ment’s role in aff ordable and social housing; the changing nature of Island economies and the con-sequential impact on em-ployment opportunities; the personal track record of candidates on envi-ronmental matters and climate change; and the

future of the coastguard service, including the Co-mox monitoring station.

The full responses of ev-ery candidate were broad-cast live on the internet, and a video recording of the entire debate can be viewed at any time up to polling day by logging on to federaldebate.mytech-guys.ca

On the missing and murdered aboriginal women issue, four of the fi ve candidates support-ed the proposal for a na-tional inquiry, but Duncan -- who insisted he had a very good relationship with First Nations on the North Island -- suggested the money such an in-quiry would cost would be better spent pursuing and catching off enders.

As far as support for veterans was concerned, Duncan said that al-though there were fewer veterans than when the government took offi ce, spending per head had increased by 35% and specialist clinic services across Canada had been expanded.

But other candidates drew attention to the clo-sure of a number of veter-ans‘ aff airs offi ces around the country and contro-versial changes to pension payments.


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They called for improved services for veterans re-turning from modern con-fl icts with illnesses such as PTSD.

Biley described the way Canada had been turned into a nation at war was one of the extreme crimi-nal acts of the government; while Johns said the coun-try should not be seen to be walking away from its long history as a global peacekeeper. The NDP was committing to major new spending on services for veterans, including in-creased pensions, which he believed would help restore morale.

Sollitt said the Green Party was committed to getting rid of the new vet-erans’ lump sum pension payment system and also to abolishing the diff erent categories of veterans now being used for pension cal-culations, as all should be treated equally; while Pow-ell-Davidson listed a series of initiatives the Liberals would pursue to take veter-ans back in terms of servic-es and pensions to where they needed to be.

On the role of the federal government in aff ordable and social housing, Johns, Powell-Davidson and Sol-litt all suggested their re-spective parties’ infrastruc-ture investment plans and policy proposals included signifi cant contributions towards housing programs, while Duncan pointed out the Conservative govern-ment already contributed to many housing projects in partnership with provinces, but didn’t necessarily al-ways get credit for its input in public announcements.

The future of coastguard services led Powell-David-son to say she was “mad as heck” at the cutting back of facilities, and noted the Liberals were committed to restoring them.

Johns said the govern-ment’s pursuit of the reor-ganization with inadequate consultation had resulted in “a complete boondog-gle,” but Duncan said he stood by the new arrange-ments because there would be no job losses and all the marine monitoring equip-ment would continue to be used -- but the concen-tration of staff at just two locations would create real effi ciencies.

But Sollitt countered that he didn’t mind a lack of ef-fi ciency when the issue was one of keeping people and the coastal environment safe. His past career had in-cluded being a commercial fi sherman who had been rescued twice. Far from needing fewer staff ed fa-cilities, he considered there should be more coastguard stations and manned light-houses, and the brief of staff should be widened to include dealing with mat-ters such as derelict boats.


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How Phyllis Capes’ legacy lives onGenerous bequest supports St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and conservation

Phyllis Capes’ house at 200 Hawkins Road, Comox. (Photo: Marc Villanueva)

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When you live a life as extraordinary as Phyllis Capes did, it can be ex-pected that the legacy left behind will be just as re-markable.

In a time when women were encouraged to lead domestic, dutiful roles, young Phyllis Capes and her sister Katherine were busy outdoors, romping the forests and wetlands of the Comox Valley by their father Geoff rey’s side.

The Capes, who moved to the Comox Valley in 1922, were a rather active family for their time. Geof-frey, an avid outdoorsman, encouraged his daughters to follow in his footsteps - literally. They spent most of their time outdoors, hiking and exploring local mountains like Mt. Arrow-smith as members of the Comox Valley Mountain-eering Club.

While Katherine went on to become one of Can-

ada’s fi rst female archae-ologists, Phyllis focused on nature conservation, habitat protection and sustaining the delicate and diverse environment of the Comox Valley. She established Seal Bay Park and campaigned to pro-

tect McDonalds Woods. As an activist, she rallied against the dredging of the Dyke fl ats and the dis-charge of raw sewage into George Strait.

For her eff orts, Phyl-lis received the Elton Anderson Award in 1978

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benefi t many patients and residents of the Comox Valley for many years.

“The legacy and integ-rity of the Phyllis Capes Estate will now live on,” explained Patti Fletcher, of St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation.


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“Not only have we been able to protect the natural environment of the property with this CVLT covenant, but we will be able to ensure the funds from the sale of the property support the provision of medical equipment, as desired by the late Phyllis Capes.”

This September, monies from the sale of Phyllis’ estate were used to purchase new technology, such as a new X-Ray im-age reader in diagnostic imaging, and a Sonosite unit, which is used in the op-erating room to safely administer spinal blocks and insert central lines for criti-

cally ill patients. Both pieces of equip-ment are vital to the hospital, and will transfer to the new Comox Valley Hospi-tal when it opens in 2017.

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The B.C. Supreme Court has confi rmed that the Denman Island Lo-cal Trust Committee (DILTC) has conducted itself in a reasonable and lawful way, in protecting development from hazard-ous conditions at Komas Bluff , Denman Island.

In its latest response to Dean Ellis’ complaints about the application of DILTC’s bylaw to his property, the Court found Mr. Ellis had no grounds for judicial review. The court further found that the DILTC was not re-quired to issue a develop-ment permit to Mr. Ellis, as he had not submitted a complete application.

In an unusual move, the court gave Mr. Ellis de-tailed directions to guide any future applications.

Madam Justice Young also cautioned him “not to

use this Development Per-mit application process as a vehicle to air your complaints about past litigation or your personal opinion on the validity of the bylaw or its interpreta-tion.”

In her September 29, 2015 Reasons for Judg-ment, Madam Justice Young dismissed Mr. El-lis’ 2004 and 2005 Devel-opment Permit applica-tions as “moot” because they attempted to legiti-mize his unlawful removal of trees that had been ad-dressed by the orders of the BC Supreme Court in 2005 and 2006.

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since 2004. However, the Court

found “it is simply not true that they ignored him. They have gone to great length to set out what their concerns are and how he can rectify their concerns.”

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“We remain committed to working with landown-ers who bring us complete applications as part of the Development Permit pro-cess the community es-tablished to protect peo-ple, structures and other development, where haz-ardous conditions exist.”

On Denman Island, an area known as the Komas Bluff is prone to land slips and erosion. In 1988, the Denman Island LTC cre-ated a Development Per-mit Area (DPA) to protect development within the Komas Bluff area.

Certain activities, such as tree removal, building construction and drainage alteration can cause slope failure and threaten the security and safety of peo-ple, buildings and roads. Therefore, these activities are only allowed by per-mit, based

on advice from a quali-fi ed geotechnical expert.

Mr. Ellis removed hun-dreds of trees within the Komas Bluff DPA and caused signifi cant desta-bilization of the Komas Bluff , in contravention of

the regulations. After ex-hausting all attempts at a reasonable resolution, the DILTC got a court injunc-tion in 2005, requiring Mr. Ellis to comply with the regulations and remediate the aff ected area.

Since that court injunc-tion, Mr. Ellis has made claims, counterclaims and petitions covering a gam-ut of issues ranging from the validity of the bylaws to the conduct of trustees and Islands Trust staff .

The courts have repeat-edly found that the bylaws are valid, are enforced for proper purposes under the Local Government Act and do not impair Right-to-Farm legislation.

In a related decision on September 25, 2015, the B.C. Court of Appeal dis-missed Mr. Ellis’ applica-

tion for a stay of an ear-lier court order to sell his Denman Island property to recover approximately $90,000 in special court costs payable to the Is-lands Trust as a result of the 2005 judgment.

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Court upholds legality of Denman bylaws on Komas Bluff

In October 2009 the Muslim Canadian Con-gress called for the ban on burqa and niqab say-ing that they have “no base in Islam”.

In October 2009 Egypt’s top Islamic school, Al-Azhar Universi-ty, banned the wearing of niqab in all-female class-rooms and dormitories.

On Sept. 14, 2010, the Senate of France passed the ban on the wearing of any type of face covering in public places.

In Belgium a similar ban was introduced in 2011; both the burqa and niqab were declared in-compatible with the rule of law.

The representative of the Belgium government stated “It’s about social communication and the right to interact with someone by looking them in the face and not disap-pearing under a piece of clothing.”

On July 1, 2014, judges at the European Court of Human Rights upheld France’s ban, accepting Paris’ argument that it encouraged citizens to “live together.”

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Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Muslim women must remove niqabs when testifying in court.

In 2015 the Quebec Liberal Party Premier Philippe Couillard intends to ban niqabs in the pro-vincial public service.

Citizens of the province of Quebec appear to be most determined to keep their society secular.

Mr. Mulcair and Mr. Trudeau seem to disagree with them.

All the information stated above was obtained by computer search.

Dr. J.J. SimiceComox

I fi nd it disturbing, during this overly long election campaign, to fi nd the Tories playing the race card in order to win votes from people whom it hurts to think.

The fear campaign against immigrants reached new lows when they started muttering about honour killing and such.

To imply that non-white immigrants engage in bad practices is a slur on all who come to this country and make new

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Everyone deserves a place to call home. October 11th to 18th is Homelessness Awareness Week and the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness is working hard to plan, coordinate, recommend and implement community responses to homelessness.

The Coalition is in its infancy, yet in the 5 months since its inception it has advanced the issue of homeless-ness in our community by leaps and bounds. It is committed to being action orientated and focused on impacts on people who are home-less, at risk of being homeless and the community as a whole. We have a passion mixed with a growing impatience to see the plight of our homeless population addressed in a tangible manner.

To this end, the Coalition is in the process of determining a set of ac-tion priorities for the next fi ve years

and plans to coordinate eff orts to achieve those priorities in con-junction with all of the community partners and all levels of govern-ment. In a period of 6 weeks over the summer, with over 60 hours of volunteer time and the input of 37 participants, a 5-year plan was draft-ed for the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD). This was done at the request of the CVRD as they dis-cussed plans to create a new region-al Homelessness Support Service. The subsequent years of the plan will be expand upon in the months to come.

Coalition members are often asked what is diff erent this time around? It may be attributed to the participants themselves who are primarily leaders of non-profi t agencies that work directly on the frontline with both individuals who are homeless and those at-risk of

homelessness. Member agencies of the Coalition include: AIDS Vancou-ver Island, CV Network -Association of Registered Nurses of BC, Comox Bay Care Society Care-A-Van, Dawn to Dawn, Comox Valley Recovery Centre, CV Transition Society, Li-ons Club Comox, Lush Valley Food Action Society; Wachiay Friendship Centre, St. George’s United Church, Eureka Support Society, St Joseph’s Hospital, CV Social Planning Soci-ety.

Please visit the Comox Valley Co-alition to End Homelessness web-site at www.cvhousing.ca to see the draft 5 year plan and to share our posts during Homelessness Aware-ness Week from October 11th to Oc-tober 18th. Together we can make sure our fellow community mem-bers have a place to call home.

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lives. It’s a desperation move

on Harper’s part, but one fi tting his Reform Party roots.

I am an immigrant, who, in 1955 encountered “culture shock” when I fi rst entered Canada.

Like all immigrants I clung to my own culture until I settled in. That’s what all immigrants do.

We cannot expect them to adopt Canadian ways the minute they set foot

in, what is to them, a strange country.

I am an ex-Brit but I still like my beans on toast. It’s an icon of Brit-ish fare.

Anyone trying to take away my beans on toast would receive a knuckle sandwich (fi guratively; I’m 82).

I would resent any ef-fort to force-feed a way of life on me before I’d have a chance to adapt. Most Canadians know this.

They also know that, where immigrant parents might be slow getting used to Canadian ways, their children begin adapting the moment they go to school in this country.

They are our future: we need them to eventu-ally fi nd the jobs that will help support our growing population of retirees.

We cannot run per-petual defi cits to fi nance health care and pensions.

We’d soon end up like Greece.

Therefore, we must welcome and encourage immigrants, no matter where they come from. Mind you, I’d like to see more Brits come over; they are generally well educated and have imme-diately usable skills.

And maybe local restau-rants would start serving beans on toast.

Norm BlondelComox

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THANK YOU SO MUCH to the very kind man in front of me at the check-out in Walmart who left enough money with the cashier to almost pay for my whole turkey! I always wondered if random acts of kindness were an urban legend but now I know they actually happen.

I RECENTLY DROVE BACK from Nanaimo via Parks-ville and Qualicum Beach. Has anyone seen the sig-nage advertising our Con-servative MP? It looks like a three ring circus with signs shooting out every which way from the gi-gantic sign in the middle. Some look like a roller coaster. All he needs is a clown suit, I’m sure it will fi t.

BIG BEEF to the “white dog club” ladies that walk their pooches on a regular basis on the walkway that pass-es through Idiens Park & Playground. SHAME on you! This Tuesday morn-ing I witnessed all of your pooches off leash at the Idiens Park playground urinating and defecating in the sand and on the play equipment where chil-dren play every day. FYI, you kicking sand over the contaminated spots your dog left behind does NOT cover the fact that the con-tamination is still there. How disgusting that some little innocent child today will be playing in sand and on playground equipment that your dog soiled with their urine and feces. How would you like to play in it? Dogs are supposed to be on a leash in play-grounds to prevent this from occurring. That’s why there’s signs posted requesting dog owners to keep their dogs on a leash. Today, I lost all respect for you ladies as responsible dog owners. Signed: A dis-gusted mother & grand-mother

HUGE ARMFULS of favou-rite fl owers for all who contributed so willingly to the success of Union Bay’s recent show “Let’s All Go to the Music Hall”, a de-served tribute to Janette and Doug Geidt. Special thanks to Eric Lange who managed the sound sys-tem. Volunteers and sup-portive audiences make all

the diff erence as fundrais-ing events like this serve to keep our Community Hall,Heritage Post Offi ce and Gaol House museum functional. We all had a ball!

BIG RAVE to Arbutus RV. We recently purchased a trailer from them. Ran into an issue on our fi rst trip out at Horne Lake

when we fi nally have Proportional Representa-tion!

A BEEF to irresponsible dog owners. Last week I walked in the Bear Creek Park near Black Creek. Signs in the park clearly state that dogs must be on a leash. Of the sev-en dogs I came across, not one was on a leash! Two of the dogs were

pit bulls running aheadof their owners and ofcourse the owners claimthat the dogs are friendly!Dogs running off leashthoughtful human

beings,there are a few who are less intelligent than a slug. This comment is reserved for the person who uses the CVRD trails in the Croteau Beach and Goose Spit area. Ironi-cally thoughtful enough to bring along a doggie bag to clean up after their pet, this cretin then throws the full bags on the trails and even leaves them on our neighbors lawns and driveways. This individual should be aware that we are watching out for you. If you keep up this dis-gusting practice, we will see you and respond ac-cordingly. And that is no BS.

I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE Kate Greening, Notary Public a big bouquet of her favou-rite fl owers. I called her of-fi ce for something and got to speak to her about a is-sue that I found confusing. She helped me right away, very comforting not to have to push this button, listen and push another button and never really get to hear an answer. Thank you Kate.

A BIG BOUQUET goes out to those voters who would consider ‘LENDING’ their vote in October to bring democracy back to Canada. This would be a ‘ONE TIME’ only vote that could actually help Courtenay-Alberni vote in a party that would work to bring in Proportional Representation and rid us of the current undemo-cratic ‘fi rst past the post’ system. We all know that this won’t happen under the Conservatives, and we also know that the other parties seem to be amena-ble to making PR a prior-ity. HOW CAN WE MAKE DEMOCRACY HAPPEN? If you look at how the po-litical parties stand in our riding closer to October 19th, which parties are leading and those that re-

A BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN BOU-QUET to Janet Onley, cam-era person extraordinaire, at Walmart. Her expertise created the exact image that I wanted. Thank you, Thank you. Rich blessings to you.

that could’ve shortened our vacation signifi cantly. They came all the way out to our campsite to fi x our problem. Excellent cus-tomer service. We really appreciated it and had a great trip!

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are a problem everywherein this Valley as are dogdroppings. Bylaw offi cersappear to be underfunded.Why then don’t we justban all dogs from publicparks or at a minimumhave some pet free daysor possibly set aside someparks as pet friendly andsome as pet free.

THIS BEEF is directed tothe middle aged womanwho verbally assaulted theyoung man coming out ofthe Subway on Cliff e Ave.October 1st around 4:00pm. He did not deserveyour abuse. He made amistake parking in a hand-icap spot. It was not verywell marked and he justplain did not see the fad-ed markings on the pave-ment. There was no signdepicting this as a handi-cap spot. You came outof the liquor store raisingyour voice saying “excuseme, excuse me, you don’tlook handicapped andhave no respect for myhandicapped mother byparking in this spot”. Heapologized to you and saidhe just didn’t see the mark-ings. You just kept on andon about how disrespect-ful he is to the disabled.

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This could not be fur-ther from the truth. Next time you decide to make your point please make sure you know the facts before assuming what you think is the truth. Your behavior was disgraceful and you owe this young man an apology for your bad judgment. He also has

ond longer. With a babyin each arm and no sparehands, she came over tounload my buggy for me!It was a very kind gestureas it saved me having toput my girls down, whichwould have resulted inthem running in oppositedirections. I sincerely ap-preciated the assistance!

THE TORIES want to es-tablish a police “tip-line”for reporting cultural bar-baric practices. Does thismean barbaric practicesby white Anglo-SaxonCanadians are somehowmore acceptable than thebarbaric practices of othercultural groups? In whatway is the Tory plan not adisplay of racism and eth-nic bigotry?

A BIG BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET toKelly in the fl ooring dept,who used to help me atthe big box orange homeimprovement store inCourtenay. I’ve heard thatyou’ve moved on to a dif-ferent company, but want-ed you to know how muchour “shopping trips” in thestore meant to me. Youwere very helpful, friendly,professional, and easy onthe eyes! Thanks! Hope tosee you around town.

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a disability in the form of PTSD and has had to deal with things that none of us should have to. Thanks for setting him back in his treatment by your actions today.

NOT ENOUGH FLOWERS in the Comox Valley for the bouquet my wife feels Co-lonial Counters deserves. What a class family op-eration. About a month ago we had a house full of guests and in her haste my wife placed a very hot pot on our laminate kitchen counter causing a small burn. We were told it could not be repaired without being obvious. We fi led an insurance claim and contacted Colonial Counters. Rob arrived and did the measurements. Meghan in the offi ce gave us some samples and told us it would be about a few weeks before they could replace the counters. Last week Rory arrived, re-

moved the old counters and installed the new ones. What a pleasant, knowledgeable and effi -cient young man. After he left we noticed a couple of small problems and called Meghan who arranged to have Rory come back the next day. He arrived as planned with a partner and in less than an hour had everything done to our satisfaction.

the rules of the road when you’re driving. Pedestri-ans have the right of way at uncontrolled intersec-tions in this province!

A BIG FAT BEEFY BEEF to the jerk who apparently ran into my car at Costco on Wed., Sept 30. I saw the damage today and had to think back to where I was. This had to have hap-pened at Costco on Wed. I know how I park all week and the damage tells me it happened in that one hour space of time at Costco. Shame on you! I hope one day someone runs into your car, causes dam-age and leaves you high

A BIG PILE of dog “stuff ” to the person who walks their dog along Butchers Road, lets their dog do their business, pauses long enough to pick it up in the designated white plastic dog “stuff ” bag and then insists on throwing into our backyard over the six foot fence! Where is the civility in the world when so-called responsible dog own-ers and neighbours conduct themselves this way? Take the plastic bags of crap to your home for dispos-al. We have installed a surveillance camera to document the of-fender. There is also a Huge Bouquet for all those responsible dog owners who are re-spectful of other peo-ple’s property. Thank you for cleaning up af-ter your dogs and dis-posing of it correctly.

A BEAUTIFUL BOU-QUET of fl owers to the young woman at Costco. She was wait-ing in line a few lanes over from me and my unusually unruly tod-dlers. They were ex-hausted, cranky and not interested in being in the buggy a sec-

art in Comox. I was clearly visible in the middle of the intersection and within the boundaries of the play-ground zone. You made no eff ort to slow down and would have hit me if I hadn’t been watching you. Just in case you can actually read, here’s the relevant section from the Motor Vehicle Act: “Part (b) of the above defi nition indicates that the portion of the roadway that is an extension of the sidewalk will be considered a cross-walk even if there are no markings on the road. In other words, if you are walking parallel to the road and along a sidewalk and come to an intersec-tion, so long as you con-tinue walking straight you will be in a crosswalk as you cross the road.” Turn in your license if you can’t pay attention or follow

A SUSPENDED LICENCE to the maniac who almost hit me last Sunday at ap-proximately 1:45 PM as I was crossing the intersec-tion of Balmoral and Stew-

and dry. It’s not too late to come clean. You sure-ly must have known you hit my sea green Toyota Camry.

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Twenty-two impaired drivers were taken off the road last weekend by the RCMP’s North Island In-tegrated Road Safety Unit.

Cpl. Bart Doerr says his unit was out in full force with their weekend blitz enforcement initiatives Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 through-out the Campbell River and Comox Valley areas. As a result, they tallied the following results:

* 10 drivers receiving 90-day Immediate Road-side Prohibitions;

* 7 drivers receiving 3-day Immediate Road-side Prohibitions;

* 5 drivers receiving a 24-hour Driving Prohibi-tion on their drivers li-cences.

One impaired driver was also charged with exces-sive speed when caught traveling 195 kms/hr on the Inland Island High-way near Dove Creek.

Another impaired driver was found to be driving while suspended and op-erating a vehicle with no insurance.

Additionally, one other driver was served a prohi-bition notice on his driv-er’s licence sanctioned by ICBC.

All drivers who were caught last weekend paid out hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars in fi nes for their 24-hour up to 30-day impound fees and the monetary fi nes associated with their Im-mediate Roadside Prohi-bitions.

Cpl. Doerr wants to remind drivers that the

choice to drive after drinking is just simply not worth it.

“The NI IRSU members will be out at all diff er-ent times of the day and week, focusing on making our highways and road-ways as safe as possible,” he said in a press release. “Again, it should be noted that this trend of impaired driving is serious and the stats are shocking.”

Cpl. Doerr would like for people to continue to re-evaluate their options for a safe ride home, prior to venturing out for a fun evening.

Being prepared and having a plan in place to get people home safe is

the fi rst step in stomping out impaired driving.

“The NI IRSU members will continue to be visible in and around our com-munities and you should expect to see us when you are out on the road. We plan to be in areas where people just do not ever expect to see the police,” Cpl. Doerr said.

“We will continue with our enforcement initia-tives throughout the en-tire North Island and will be targeting off ences like impaired driving, as well as distracted driving, us-ing a cell phone while driv-ing, seat belt usage, speed enforcement and intersec-tion enforcement.”

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A Comox Valley woman was killed Tuesday night when her motorcycle col-lided with two vehicles.

Comox Valley RCMP, BC Ambulance Service and local fi re crews responded to the crash in the 4400 block of Highway 19A (old Island Highway) near Royston.

Witnesses on scene provided informa-tion to the investigators which indicates the motorcycle, travelling southbound at the time, crossed the centre line and col-lided with two northbound vehicles.

The woman, a 40-year old Comox Val-ley resident, sustained signifi cant inju-ries in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.

One of the other involved motorists was suff ering from chest pain, from the

deployment of the vehicle airbag, and was transported to St. Joseph’s hospital for treatment.

The highway was closed for sev-eral hours, and a detour put in place to maintain traffi c fl ow. The Island District RCMP Traffi c Analyst/Re-Construction-ist attended the crash scene and is con-tinuing a thorough investigation into the cause of this crash.

Any witnesses to this collision who have not yet spoken to police are asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321.

The BC Coroners Service attended the scene, and have commenced an investi-gation. The identity of the deceased will not be released by the RCMP.

Woman, 40, dies in motorcycle crash

DOB: 1988-06-28170 cms, 64 kgs, Brown hair, Brown eyes

Warrants: Theft under $5000Warrants in other jurisdic-tionsComox Valley fi le # 2015-10401

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

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Comox Valley RCMP re-sponded to the following in-cidents betwen Sept. 29 and Oct. 5:

On the morning of Sep-tember 29th police received reports of two separate motor vehicles being stolen in the Comox Valley. Later in the day one of the vehicles was recovered on the Duncan Bay main near Wolf Lake. The second vehicle, a white Ford F150 pickup with BC licence DF2032 is still outstanding. (2015-12852 & 2015-12853)

On September 16th police had received a report of a stolen vehicle from the 3300 block of Egremont road in Cumberland. On September 29th the stolen vehicle was located driving in Cumber-land by police. The driver was arrested and taken into custo-dy and lodged in police cells. The male youth arrested had 3 warrants for his arrest at the time of the stop and is now also facing charges of possession of stolen property and three counts of break, enter and theft.(2015-12292 - 2015-12872)

On October 5th police re-ceived a report of a break and enter at a residence on the 1500 block of Dingwall road in Courtenay. The owner reports leaving for the eve-ning and upon return found that someone had entered through an unlocked door and caused several thousand dollars damage. The suspect had cut carpets, smashed holes in the walls and person-al items thrown around and smashed. (2015-13141)

One was driving 195 kms/hr on Inland Highway

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The Comox Valley Re-gional District Sewage Commission has chosen a new site to build the Comox No. 2 Pump Sta-tion. Residents in the area aren’t happy.

A site at the base of Cro-teau Road was identifi ed as an alternative to the Beech Street property that was fi rst chosen to be the site for the facility last De-cember.

Letters were sent to Croteau Beach residents on Monday informing them that the CVRD staff and the advisory group had reviewed this site and the Sewage Commission agreed to pursue the place as the preferred location for the new pump station.

The selected area is currently unopened right-of-way road with half ownership by the Town of Comox and the other half by the Ministry of Transporation and Infra-structure.

Over the coming months, CVRD General

Croteau Road chosen for sewage pump stationAdvisory group not consulted on the decision despite being part of the review process

Manager of Engineer-ing Services Marc Rutten said, they will be working closely with Comox and MoTI through an applica-tion process to “stop up

and close” the road and create a parcel for the new pump station.

The advisory group, however, indicated the Croteau Road site was not

their fi rst choice and that they were never consulted about it even though they were involved in the re-view process.

“As community mem-bers who participated in an advisory working group, we are extremely disappointed that the Sew-age Commission chose this location over other options that were consid-ered,” the group stated in a press release. “In partic-ular, we are shocked that a higher ranked option, one that would be more cost-eff ective, one that would have zero impact on homes, neighbourhoods, private wells, public parks and beaches was not cho-sen.”

The advisory group’s preference, rated as the top option in their review, is to replace the Courte-nay Pump Station and the Courtenay/Comox force-main now. These projects are scheduled to happen within the next 14 years.

“By combining these projects and doing them now, Courtenay and Co-mox taxpayers could

save over $6.8 million at a conservative estimate,” the group stated. “Why Comox and Courtenay councillors, who are the sole members of the Sew-age Commission, did no choose this option for Co-mox and Courtenay tax-payers baffl es us. We be-lieve this option should be presented to the Comox and Courtenay taxpayers, who will surely be asking hard questions of their elected municipal council-lors.”

Rutten explained that the fi nancial factor of the advisory group’s proposal were “much higher than initial capital costs and also that they would have

walked away from infra-structure that still had 15 plus years of life left in it.”

Some residents, who also attended the Sewage Commission meeting on Tuesday afternoon, felt they were blindsided by this decision.

“There was also no public information ses-sion held in the commu-nity about this,” said Peter Baker, a Croteau Beach resident.

“We didn’t know any-thing about it. They are going to block our only ac-cess to the beach. Without the beach we don’t have a community.”

Rutten clarifi ed some of the concerns of the advi-sory group and residents. He said they will be work-ing with an engineering consultant to address con-cerns that include pump station design, beach ac-cess and neighbourhood impacts.

Electoral Area B direc-tor Rodney Nichol said they have very little choice and it was a tough deci-sion.


We didn’t know any-thing about it. They are going to block our only access to the beach. Without the beach we don’t have a community.”

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“In my opinion, it’s the best of the worst,” said Nichol. “We are stuck with a poorly de-signed system from years and years ago. Un-fortunately, fi nancially, we are stuck with what we have.”

Nichol felt that at the very beginning the rep-resentative for Electoral Area B should have been sitting on the sewage commission.

“I know we don’t pay into it the same way as the citizens of Courtenay and Comox but the people still pay into it when they have their sewage pump dumped off there so they are paying into it,” said Nichol. “I think it would go a long way in public perception if Area B was represented on the Sewage Commission simply because all the infrastructure is in Area B. Anything that’s done aff ects Area B and we simply do not have any voice. And that’s all the people want, it’s a voice. I think they’re entitled to it. I really do.”

A property on Beech Street was original-ly the fi rst choice for the pump station. The CVRD purchased the lot last December and residents in the area, just before Christmas, received letters informing them of the CVRD’s plan. A string of protests by residents, along with Nichol, ensued and halted the process. It forced the CVRD to look at an alternative site.

The Comox No.2 pump is a priority project for the CVRD because of the environmental risks of the potential exposure of the forcemain along Willemar Bluff . A second Comox sewer pump will bypass the bluff as a new inland forcemain will be installed from Croteau Road to the wastewater treatment plant.

The future of the Beech St. property has yet to be determined. For now it will continue to be owned by the CVRD until a new site is secured and a new pump station is built.

Sewage pumpCVRD supports new application process for handyDart usersBY MICHAEL BRIONESEcho Staff

A pilot project to ensure that only people who are legitimately unable to use conventional transit ser-vice can be registered as handyDart users will now be offi cially implemented by BC Transit.

The new registration process that was designed in 2014 to ensure the system is operating effi -ciently and eff ectively was deemed a success.

It was introduced on a trial basis to replace the former process where people can apply to be-come handyDart users by simply completing a piece of paper that is reviewed by transit staff . At the time, there was very little or no interaction at all be-tween staff and the appli-cant.

Michael Zbarsky, CVRD manager of transit and sustainability, said staff were not qualifi ed to gauge the mobility issues

of an applicant and whether they are eligible to use the service.

BC Transit reviewed the pilot project that made the process more interactive to better assess the transit needs and abilities of of each applicant.

It required a qualifi ed occu-pational therapist, who was hired to administer the regis-

tration process.“They really did a much

more thorough assessment of each application to deter-mine their mobility needs and also provide them with education around the fact that our conventional handy-Dart service is fairly acces-sible, a hundred percent low fl oor, wheel chair accessible with ramps and kneeling

features,” said Zbarsky. “The new process is a lot better.”

The report revealed the new process contributed to a reduction in handyDart reg-istrations by around 6 per cent. It has allowed condi-tional eligibility to be given to those who needed the service at certain times.


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Not only had it identifi ed only those who are qualifi ed for the service, it has helped reduce the operating cost of the handyDart, freeing up capacity within exist-ing service and both delaying and lessening the requirement to expand the service.

Electoral Area C director Ed-win Grieve said they pay for handyDart but do not get the service. He expects it to happen soon.

“I look forward to expansion because we are looking to ag-ing in places in rural areas,” said Grieve.

“There’s a very major issue around mobility because right now when you live out in the rural areas and you lose your licence, you basically have to move to town. Eventually we are going to have this conversation.”

Grieve said this issue was ar-gued with the Human Rights Commission in Alberta and it ruled that the service must be parallel.

“Just a warning,” said Grieve. “I think the rural areas will be looking to getting some service in the near future.”

The new process will have an added annual cost of $10,000 to the service because of the need to hire an occupational therapist to do the assessment.

Courtenay director Erik Er-iksson asked how is that saving the CVRD money?

“It will not save us money but it will delay or reduce the scale of future expansions,” said Zbar-sky, who pointed out that the province is not funding any ex-pansions in the next three years.

He doesn’t see the CVRD ab-sorbing all the cost of such a venture.

RD okays new handyDart process

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Courtenay council is di-vided over establishing a Genetically Engineered Free Procurement Policy for the city.

Following a presenta-tion from the GE Watch Comox Valley Group last April, staff analyzed the pros and cons of the city having such a policy.

In Monday’s regular council meeting staff asked council to decide whether it would like to maintain the city’s current purchasing policy practic-es or to develop a GE Free Procurement Policy.

Staff recommended not changing the status quo due to the complexity and diffi culty in administering such a policy. They provid-ed some pros and cons.

In maintaining the cur-rent policy, staff cited it would give the impression council is neutral in its decisions regarding food product. They also point-ed out the monitoring of foods is outside the juris-diction of the city.

As well, it will prevent the city from being drawn into a complex and divisive issue leaving the public to make their own decisions on their food choices.

City council divided on GE-free procurement policy

The negative side of this option is the city may be perceived as being unsup-portive of GE free foods and products.

If council chooses to develop a GE free policy, staff said, the positive side is the city can be viewed as taking a lead in address-ing local groups’ concerns and also advocating or-ganic products. However, taking this route will re-strict the city from pur-chasing products from a wider variety of suppliers and potentially puts coun-cil in a position where the city alienates some local farmers and producers who rely on genetically engineered products.

Staff pointed out city employees also lack the ability to properly iden-tify and verify GE free

food products. They often would rely on suppliers to provide reliable informa-tion about their food and the accuracy of voluntary labelling.

Public demand for GE free products, as well, staff noted, is not known, and it is uncertain if the public will support such a policy. There is also a con-cern this will increase the city’s food procurement costs as staff will require training in order to be pro-fi cient in identifying and analyzing GE free prod-ucts. The cost of organic grown foods is typically more expensive and their shelf life is shorter.

Councillor Erik Eriks-son made a motion to en-dorse the staff recommen-dation and his reason is “the practicality of doing

this at this point,”“It is totally unrealis-

tic to expect a policy that could possibly work since products are not labelled and a number of other things,” said Eriksson. “The other point is wheth-er or not we are properly engaging in debate over this thing. This is an issue not everybody agrees on. And for us a city council not having been elected on the basis of discussing this issue, whether or not we have the right to do that.”

Mayor Larry Jangula said it would be proper to listen to both sides of the issue before they make a decision. So far, he said, they’ve only heard from people opposing GE crops.

“I don’t think that is ever fair in the debate,” said Jangula.

Councillor Rebecca Lennox said she’s not in-terested in hearing both sides of the story.

“I can say I have done research myself because that’s how I take things seriously,” said Lennox. “There’s a lot of people saying there’s no proven side-eff ects to humans which may be true but there are extensive things that show damage to oth-

er creatures.” Eriksson said he does

not think all the people in the world are opposed to GE crops and that there should be some benefi ts as well.

CAO Dave Allen said staff is not taking a posi-tion on the science or the pros and cons of the evi-dence that is out there.

“We are simply dealing with council’s direction on whether or not to go forward with the procure-ment policy,” said Allen.

Councillor Doug Hillian commented that although the issue of GMO foods is controversial, the Associa-tion of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communi-ties and the Union of BC Municipalities have in fact passed resolutions call-

ing for the provincial and federal governments to legislate prohibition of im-porting and exporting of plants and seed contain-ing genetically engineered DNA.

Jangula asked council if they would be interested to hear a GMO technology supporter Robert Wagar, a Vancouver Island Univer-sity professor, who was present at the meeting.

Councillor Lennox sug-gested Wagar speak at another time due to time constraints. Allen also suggested council defer making a decision on the recommendation to allow staff to prepare a more wholesome report.

However, councillors David Frisch and Hillian wanted to vote on the pol-icy that night. It ended on a stalemate. Frisch, Hill-ian and Lennox opposed the recommendation while Jangula, Eriksson and Manno Theos voted in favour thus defeating the motion.

Despite the recommen-dation not moving for-ward, Allen said, council will still be able to review the issue at future council meeting and determine what kind GE free pro-curement policy it wants to see implemented.

There’s a lot of people saying there’s no proven side-eff ects to humans which may be true, but there are extensive things that show damage to other creatures.”

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The Elections Canada offi ce for Courtenay-Alberni riding is in the mini-plaza at the Walmart shopping complex, across from the Best Buy store. The offi ce for North Island-Powell River is at the old Comox Elementary school on Wallace Avenue.

BY KATYA SLEPIAN Special to the Echo

Election day might not be until Monday, Oct. 19 but time for voters to get their own aff airs in order - namely, to make sure you can vote in the 42nd fed-eral election.

First and foremost it’s important to make sure you’re registered, accord-ing to Elections Canada spokesperson Dorothy Si-tek.

“You must be registered to vote,” Sitek said. “There are a variety of ways that you might be registered already.”

If you fi led your income taxes this year, there was an opt-in box to be added to the national list of elec-tors, Sitek said.

“There are a number of ways Elections Canada tried to keep abreast of your current information,” she added.

If you’re not sure how-ever, the Elections Can-ada website has a tool to make sure you are.

“For the fi rst time on www.elections.ca there is a tool where you can in-put all of your information and you can check wheth-

er you’re registered and if you’re registered under your current address and correct information,” Si-tek said. If the informa-tion there is incorrect, you can change it on the site.

If you’d rather not up-date your information on-line, you can go to your lo-cal elections offi ce.

“Voters should be look-ing out for their voter in-formation cards in the mail,” said Sitek. “So it’s a really great time to make sure your information is correct.”

You can do so by visit-ing your elections offi ce.

The one in Courtenay is on Cliff e Avenue at the mini-plaza near Walmart, across from the Best Buy store. The one in Comox is at the old elementary school on Wallace Avenue.

It’s important to make sure that the information on the voter information card matches the I.D. you use to vote, said Sitek.

The voter information cards contain a variety of essential information, said Sitek, including in-formation on where and when to vote.

“On election day, Oct. 19, you’re assigned a spe-

cifi c polling location.”Unlike in provincial

elections, you cannot go to any polling station on election day or during ad-vance voting days - you may only go to the station that you have been as-signed to.

Your polling station lo-cation will likely be diff er-ent for election day than it is for advanced voting, Sitek added.

“Advanced polling for

this federal election is over Thanksgiving weekend (Friday, Oct. 9 to Monday, Oct. 12),” said Sitek.

That’s an extra day compared to the last elec-tion, said Sitek.

Whether you vote early or on Oct. 19, you must make sure you have the correct identifi cation.

Three options exist: you can bring a piece of gov-ernment I.D. with your name, photo and current

address; this includes a driver’s licence or a pro-vincial services card.

If you don’t have one of those, you need two piec-es; one with your name and another with both your name and address.

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If you have nothing witha current address on it,you must bring two piecesof I.D. with your name onboth of them as well assomeone who knows youand lives in your pollingarea. That individual maythen vouch for your ad-dress.


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For those without a fi xed address, an-other option exists.

“There is a form called a ‘letter of con-fi rmation of residence,’” said Sitek.

It’s downloadable from the Elections Canada site and provides a way to reg-ister to vote for those living without a specifi c address (for example, in a group home) or the homeless.

“You can go to your facility administra-tor and you can request that they fi ll out

and sign the form,” she said.“If you’re homeless but you frequent a

soup kitchen or a specifi c shelter you can request that the administrator download and fi ll out the form for you.”

Regardless of how you prove your iden-tity, a voter information card with your current address will make voting faster.

“If you have the voter information card and the right I.D., you can be fast tracked and your experience will be more effi -cient.”

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Make sure you’re registered to vote

The Comox Valley has been split down the middle for this federal election, creating two new ridings. If you live in Courtenay, Cumberland and Area A (including Denman and Hornby islands) you vote in the new Courtenay-Alberni riding. If you live in Comox, Areas B and C, you vote in the North Island-Powell River riding. If there’s any confusion you should check with the Elections Canada offi ces here.

If you’re voting in Courtenay Alberni, your candidates are: Gord Johns, NDP; Carrie Powell-Davidson, Liberal; John Duncan, Conservative; Glenn Sollitt, Green; Barb Bi-ley, Marxist-Leninist.If you’re voting in North Island-Powell River your candidates are: Rachel Blaney, NDP; Peter Schwarzhoff, Liberal; Laura Smith, Conservative; Brenda Sayers, Green.

Comox Valley split into two ridings

With the Comox Valley split into two ridings, and a total of nine candidates running for offi ce, it’s diffi cult to know where anyone stands.

We have extensive coverage on our web page at www.comoxvalleyecho.com

Just click on the upper right tab called 2015 Federal Election.

Once there, you can use the pull down menu to select the riding you’ll be vot-ing in.

If you don’t have a computer or inter-net access at home, perhaps you could use the service at the library, or have a friend or relative print out any stories on issues you might be interested in.

Coverage of both ridings on our website


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So far, trial runs of new cable ferry choppyBY MICHAEL BRIONESEcho Staff

The trial runs of the new cable ferry “Baynes Sound Connector” have been anything but smooth sail-ing according to a Hornby Island resident.

Since being delivered at the Buckley Bay BC Ferry terminal in late August, the ferry has been closely monitored by residents on Denman and Hornby Is-land.

It’s not in service yet but it already has drawn criticisms from people who had opposed cable ferry when BC Ferries was drawing its plans to replace the Quinitsa.

Peter Kimmerly, who has over 40 years experi-ence at sea, said it’s not a viable project and for him, “It is an embarrassment of engineering.”

Kimmerly is a former Master of the world’s larg-est icebreaker the Terry Fox and for 12 years was the Senior Master of the current Buckley Bay to Denman Island ferry, the Quinitsa.

In an interview with CHEK News, Kimmerly said the new cable ferry is

struggling to reach the re-quired speed.

“They have agreed to produce a speed of 8.5 knots and they’re only producing a speed of 6.5 knots,” said Kimmerly, who has a team of engi-neers and lawyers behind him.

The problem, Kimmerly explained, is the weight of the three cables used for the ferry, at 15 tons each are too heavy.

“The problem is the act of lifting those wires from over 200 feet creates or consumes an awful lot of energy and it absorbs the energy that should be us-able to propel the ferry forward,” said Kimmerly.

Kimmerly pointed out that BC Ferries’ objective was to make the run more fuel effi cient and he says that will not be attainable.

“The cable ferry is con-suming 2.5 times the fuel Quinitsa is at 6.5 knots and the big argument for this project was that fuel savings were going to be a great big benefi t and it’s not proving to be so,” Kimmerly said.

Other critics say at 6.5 knots the ferry would not be able to keep its current

schedule, som thing BC Ferries has said it would.

“The fi rst day I was really amazed at how slowly they were coming across, you know you could walk faster, and then I thought it was just to check, you know everything be-ing conservative but now I haven’t seen it go any faster,” said Denman resident Michael Rapati, who has been watching the trial runs with interest.

The cable ferry is still owned by

its maker, Seaspan Shipyards. “Sea trials are a key component of

any vessel delivery and are ongoing as we work with BC Ferries to en-sure a rigorous testing process,” said Seaspan President Brian Carter.

BC Ferries is also in no hurry to take over ownership of the cable fer-ry. It will only do so when the build-er meets its contractual obligation.

“Because BC Ferries has com-mitted to the residents of Denman and Hornby Islands that the cable

ferry will provide the same level of service as the MV Quinitsa, we will take the necessary time to ensure the Baynes Sound Connector meets BC Ferries’ high safety and opera-tional standards prior to putting the vessel into service,” said BC Ferries’ Manager of Public Aff airs Darin Guenette.

“We are not in a rush to get the cable ferry into service, and the ex-isting vessel will continue to provide service for our customers.”

The mew cable ferry, Baynes Sound Connector, is undergoing sea trials at Buckley Bay

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Halloween is a ghoulish, fun time for children and adults but not always such fun for our pets. With tons of creepy costumes, fireworks and candy, we often forget about our furry friends.

Spooky faces and costumes on your pet or on others can be extremely upsetting. Some will bark, howl, hide, chew and even urinate in the house as a way to show their distress. Fireworks are fun for the family but the loud noises and lights can give your pet quite a fright.

One thing to remember about your dear pet is that their hearing is much, much better than ours. Their eyesight is also far better at night so lights may look brighter than what you see with your sight. All those monsters and goblins, flashing lights, loud bangs and constant knocks at the front door can make for one of your pet’s most stressful nights. To help your pet coupe, keep them inside

where it is safe. If your pet already suffers from anxiety, try keeping them in a bedroom with a radio quietly play-ing until all the excitement is over.

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Owning a dog is a big responsibil-ity, but one that also provides a com-panion whose love is unconditional. Dog owners quickly learn their four-legged friends respond differently than humans to certain situations, including the changing weather.

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Fleas and ticks rely on blood for food. They are the vampires of the pet realm, silently stalking companion ani-mals wherever they go. Once fl eas and ticks fi nd a victim, they are bound to stay around for a while, enjoying the free meal.

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to fuel egg-laying, which can take place within 36 to 48 hours of the female’s fi rst meal. In her lifetime, a female fl ea can lay roughly 2,000 eggs.

Fleas are wingless parasites that get around by jumping from host to host. If they don’t have to expend too much energy (i.e. get comfortable on a host), they can go anywhere from between two months and 100 days without a meal. Fleas can jump up to eight inch-es high, enabling them to grab onto a passing meal source.

A typical fl ea can live for a few months, and fl eas can carry a number of diff erent diseases. From plague to cat scratch fever to tapeworms, fl eas can make pets ill and also aff ect people who interact with them.

Ticks

Ticks are not insects; they are arach-nids. That means they are more closely related to spiders and scorpions. The stages of the tick include the egg, larva, nymph, and adult. Depending on the species, nymph ticks can be quite small to the naked eye. Ticks’ small stature can make them diffi cult to detect until they have become engorged with blood.

The University of Rhode Island’s Center for Vector-Borne Disease and its TickEncounter Resource Center says that spring is a prime time for the

birth of new ticks. During this time of year, ticks are on the hunt for their next meals.

Ticks can be carriers of a number of diseases, but it’s important to note that a tick has to be attached for longer than 24 hours to transmit diseases to a host. That means checking animals (and yourself) for ticks frequently can help avoid the spread of illness. Ticks don’t jump or fall from trees. The parasites

crawl upward, so start looking from thefeet, moving up. In addition, check adog’s face, where a tick may latch onwhile the dog is sniffi ng in the grass.

Ticks and fl eas are pesky critters that can carry disease. Consult with yourveterinarian if you suspect your doghas a tick or fl ea problem to get thesituation under control. Preventativecollars and medications can help repelfl eas and ticks as well.

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EVERYTHING FOR EVERY PET

www.facebook.com/SunriseVet Call Us Today 250-339-6555 October is “Flip the Lip” month at the Sunrise Vet Clinic

ASK DR. STACEY OF SUNRISE VETS IN COMOX -Can I have my pet’s teeth be cleanedwithout anesthesia?

I wish I could say yes. A ‘true’ teeth cleaning goes far beyond making the cheek side of the teeth look white. Like us when we get our teeth scaled the real bad tarter that causes jaw bone and tooth loss is under the gum. You simply cannot see it by looking at the tooth. We can only ‘feel’ it with a metal scaler when we reach deep under the gumYou may know how it hurts to have this done on your own teeth.The reason we all have it done is to reset the tarter buildup clock to zero and prevent future tooth loss. Now think about being your doggie or kitty who does not understand and they are expected to accept a metal scaler in their mouth. Not so nice and the chances of getting the scaler where it really counts is pretty much nil.

Is there an alternative?Yes. At our clinic we can do a professional deep scaling with sedation only (provided the grade of tarter is 1 or 2 out of a total grade 4). Any grade higher than 2 means your pet is dealing with bone loss and pockets under the gum that need more care or worse, loose teeth that cannot be saved. This is when general anesthesia is necessary for dental surgery.

How often for my dog and cat?This depends on their breed. Smaller like the Chihuahua, every 1 to 2 years starting at 2 years or age. Lab size and cats every 1 to 5 years (varies with individual buildup).

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FALL BAZAAR AND TEA • Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 am to 3 pm at Christ the King Church Hall, 1599 Tunner Drive. Check out the silent auc-tion, crafts, baking, bottle booth, attic treasures, knitting, sewing, jewellery and nearly new books, puzzles, DVDs. There is also a raf-fle for cash prizes. Tea available

for $5 adults, $3 children. Spon-sored by Catholic Women’s Leal-gue.

CHILI CONTEST AND DANCE FUNDRAIS-ER • The Courtenay Legion is hav-ing a fundraiser on Sunday, Oct.

18 in the Upper hall. Enjoy live mu-sic and dance all day starting at 2 pm. Make up a pot of chili to en-ter the contest to win some great prizes. Chili judging at 4 pm, chili and bun served at 5 pm. Entry fee:$10, with a free dance ticket. Entry forms and tickets available at the Courtenay Legion.

necessary. FMI call Al at 250-331-0156 or Jim at 250-339-5350.

HOMEMADE SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCH • Thursday, Oct. 15, 11:30 am to 1 pm in the Comox Legion

Upper Hall, Comox Avenue. Full lunch $8, individual entrees $3. Endless tea and coffee. Open to the public: Come & enjoy a homemade lunch & dessert with family and friends. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE • Let’s celebrate, it’s Friday! Come dance or just listen to the music played by the popular band AMIGOS in the lower Rotary Hall. Join us at Courtenay Recreation’s Filberg Centre Friday October 9th from 7:30-10:30 pm. Mem-bers and Non-members wel-come. A pleasant time will be had by all! FMI call the Filberg office at 250-338-1000.COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Friday, 5-7 pm. Tonight’s menu: Burgers.COMOX LEGION • Meat draws every Friday, 3 p.m. Open to all Legion members and signed in guests. Friday is drop in darts night 7.30 pm toe line, $2.25 per person.

COMOX VALLEY FARMERS MAR-KET • 9-12 every Saturday at the Headquarters Road fair grounds, Courtenay. FMI: Mkt. Mgr. Vickey 250.218-0321 or www.comoxvalley-farmersmarket.com COURTENAY LEGION • Meat draws every Saturday 2-5 p.m. in the lounge. Dancing this week to the Amigos.COMOX LEGION • Meat draws are held every Saturday 3 p.m. plus Ace of Spades draw.

NORTH ISLAND RHODODENDRON SOCIETY • For its Tuesday, Oc-tober 13 meeting, the North Island Rhododendron Society (NIRS) will explore the world of dwarf rhododendrons in a multitude of manifestations. Club member Bernie Guyader has a long history in raising al-pine plants in rock gardens so dwarf rhododendrons were a natural next step. NIRS holds its meetings at the Comox United Church, 250 Beach Avenue each month. Doors open at 7 pm followed by a business meeting and the presentation. Anyone inter-ested in membership is wel-come and refreshments are served.COMOX VALLEY GENEALOGY GROUP • Meets Tues. Oct 13th 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1901 20th St., Courtenay. (Please enter from the back of the building). Subject this month will be “Early Mining in Cumberland” and the ma-ny nationalities of those who worked the mines. FMI: Mar-lene 250-334-3080COMOX VALLEY WOOD CARVERS • If you are interested in any type of wood carving please join us at the Royston Com-munity Hall every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 3 PM for a day of carving and learning about carving. No experience

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Gum Recession? So What?Gum recession is a very common finding in most of us. There are some facts though that you may not be aware of:

1. Gum recession is usually accompanied by bone loss. Basically you are losing support around your teeth but you only perceive it as “gum recession”. Continuing bone loss can lead to tooth loss

2. Risks/Symptoms can be Tooth Sensitivity, Root Decay, Erosion, Horrible Esthetics, Food Trapping and even eventual tooth loss.

3. In addition, your roots are not covered by white enamel. Thus roots are quite soft and “defenseless” when recession has taken place in our mouths. Some times even regular brushing can further damage our roots and deteriorate their prognosis, simply because our roots cannot “resist” the forces applied by the tooth brush bristles.

What can we do?

Although in almost every case, we cannot regenerate your bone back, we can regenerate your gums and improve the prognosis of your tooth with a gum graft.

A Gum Graft:

1. Can reduce/resist further recession and bone loss, thus improving the long term prognosis and function of your tooth.

2. Can actually cover the part of your root that is exposed (recession) and protect the tooth from sensitivity & decay.

3. An additional welcome benefit from root coverage gum grafting, is that the esthetics are greatly enhanced and can lead to a truly engaging smile. You will look younger and more beautiful!

Whether you consider a gum graft for esthetics or whether you need it to improve your dental health, it may be worth having a consultation with your dentist to see if this procedure can benefit you in terms of Smiling, Eating, Comfort and Dental Health Improvement.

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Please call 250-338.5011 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Irinakis.

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HEALTHY ADVICE FROM YOUR LOCAL PERIODONTIST

In the lead-up to the most im-portant election day in a genera-tion, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair will be making a stop at a rally in Courtenay as part of his Island Ex-press Tour on Sunday.

“This election is about change,” said Gord Johns, the NDP candi-date for Courtenay-Alberni. “Con-servative and Liberal governments in Ottawa have neglected Brit-ish Columbians for far too long. Islanders know it’s time for Ste-phen Harper to go. It’s going to be a close race on the Island but we have the momentum to defeat the Conservatives.”

“In B.C., a vote for the NDP will defeat Stephen Harper,” said Johns.

This will be Mulcair’s second vis-it to Courtneay-Alberni in the 2015 election. All are invited to attend.

Mulcair will be at the K’omoks First Nation Band Hall on Sunday at 2 p.m.

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The Better Business Bu-reau (BBB) serving Van-couver Island announced the 2015 Torch Award Fi-nalists this week.

Only one Comox Val-ley business was nomi-nated: Moore’s Cleaning & Maintenance Service in the Cleaning Services category. There are four other nominees.

Winners of the 2015 Torch Awards will be an-nounced at the Torch Awards Cocktail, Silent Auction, Dinner and Awards Gala November 6, 2015 at the Union Club of B.C. (Cocktails & Si-lent Auction@ 5:30 p.m.) Tickets are $100 + GST (per person). To reserve tickets contact Wendy at 250.386.6348 ext 109 / [email protected].

For more information visit bbb.org/vancouver-island

❑Sad news but a sign of

the times: The Elks Lodge No. 60 of Courtenay has had to close its comfort-able upstairs lounge. The Lodge will of course con-tinue its charitable activi-ties and Lodge meetings. The lower hall is also

still available for rent. (If you miss going to meat draws, consider joining, or getting signed into, the nearby Courtenay Legion branch).

❑Speaking of the Cour-

tenay Legion, they need volunteers, canvassers, drivers for cadets and oth-ers for this year’s Poppy Campaign. For info call the offi ce at 350-334-4322.

❑You won’t want to miss

this if you like craft beer and barbecue: A Hallow-een Aporkalypse Party is planned for Saturday, October 31, 1 pm to late, at Imperial Square (4th at Cliff e), Courtenay. This event is a collaboration between Gladstone Brew-ing, The Guerrilla Food Company and Mudsharks Coff ee. A whole pig and lamb barbecue spectacle is planned along with one-off limited casks of seasonal craft beers from Gladstone. Lots of stuff for the kids, too. Stay tuned for details.

❑Comox Valley’s best

selling author Katherine (Kate) Gibson is poised to become a winner of one of Canada’s most presti-gious, and richest, book

awards. Her most recent book, A Brush Full of Co-lour: The World of Ted Harrison is one of fi ve books chosen as fi nalists in the TD Canadian Chil-dren’s Literature Award, to be announced at a gala event in Toronto Novem-ber 18th.

❑Don’t forget, the big

one is coming: If a major earthquake were to af-fect the Comox Valley, do you know how you would protect yourself and your loved ones? Get help at a free Earthquake Prepared-ness Public Information Session on Wednesday, October 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Courtenay Fire Hall. The event is pre-sented by the Comox Val-ley Emergency Program and hosted by the City of Courtenay. Pre-registra-tion NOT required.

❑The non-profi t Alzheim-

er Society of B.C. needs several volunteers in Courtenay for the fall ses-sion of its Minds in Mo-tion program.

Minds in Motion takes place Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. from November 4 through December 16 at Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliff e Avenue.

For information on vol-unteering, contact Shanan St. Louis at the Alzheimer Resource Centre toll-free at 1-800-462-2833 or [email protected].

To register as a partici-

pant in Minds in Motion, call 250-338-1000.

❑On November 28th,

Theo Fleury, former NHL hockey star and author of best-selling book ‘Playing with Fire’ and renowned therapist Kim Barthel are bringing their healing conversation to Courte-nay. Join these authors of the ground-breaking book, ‘Conversations with a Rattlesnake’, for a day of cutting-edge information, personal refl ection, inspi-ration and healing.

Witness and participate in this one-day event with Theo and Kim as they share an intimate conver-sation of compassionate healing. Since the release of their book, Kim and Theo have been inspir-ing survivors, victors and therapists alike to under-stand trauma and renewal from the inside out.

The event will be held at Sid Williams Theatre on November 28th. Tickets to this one-day event are limited, and $75. Informa-tion can be found at http://

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Hey, the Courtenay-Al-berni riding is the oldest in all of Canada. According to Rob Shaw of the Van-couver Sun, the median voting age is 50.8 years. And another interesting

election factoid from the Sun is that Conservative candidate John Duncan and Prime Minister Ste-phen Harper are the only remaining Reform Party members fi rst elected in 1993.

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Interested in an oppor-tunity to showcase your wares?

Why not book a table at the Trash & Treasures Sale hosted by the Ever-green Club. This huge sale will take place Sunday, October 18th from 9 am to 2 pm at the Florence Filberg Centre in Down-town Courtenay. Tables are just $20 per table.

The location is perfect, all under one roof where it is nice and warm. This is your opportunity to sell anything you like: collect-ibles, antiques, jewellery, clothes, crafts, preserves, toys, electronics, and the list goes on. It is sug-

gested that all items be in clean good working order.

Home based business-es, such as; Avon, Tupper-ware, Stella & Dot will be encouraged to use this selling venue for their cus-tomers as well.

The Evergreen Club will run a light lunch and re-freshments booth to serve your many customers. We encourage individuals, businesses, organizations, clubs, non-profi t groups, and families to obtain your tables at your earliest op-portunity before they sell out. Vendor tables can be booked through Courte-nay Recreation’s Filberg offi ce at 250-338-1000.

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Robert (Bob) BruonBORN IN CUMBERLAND, BC ON MAY 8, 1938

Bob passed away on Sept. 30, 2015 at the Comox Valley Seniors Village in Courtenay. He was born on May 8, 1938 in Cumberland and lived his early years there. After graduation, Bob worked in the logging industry at various camps, Crown Zellerbach and over 30 years with MacMillan-Bloedel at Menzies Bay. Bob gave his life to serving the community and was awarded a Citizen of the Century this past year. Over his life he served as a director of the Fallen Alders Community Club, the Comox Valley Curling Club and was past president of both Comox Valley Citizens on Patrol and the Evergreen Club. Bob loved acting, theatre, hunting, fishing, jazz music and history. Cards were an important part of his life and he was an avid cinch and crib player. He was very involved in black powder re-enactment where he was known as “Papa Bear”. Always on the move, he enjoyed travelling in the United States and Canada to tour historical sites or to listen to Dixieland jazz. He was a charter member and officer of the Order of Demolay in his youth. In later years, he joined the Hiram Masonic Lodge #26 and was a member and past officer of Florence Chapter # 53 , Courtenay and Chas Maria Chapter # 76, Campbell River, Order of Eastern Star. Bob especially enjoyed traveling all over British Columbia and Yukon where he made many good friends. Bob was not a person who stayed at home even when visitors came to see him at the Village, he always said, “Let’s go”!

Bob is predeceased by his father Frank Bruon and his mother Julianna Bruon. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Dianne, daughters, Tracy (Dave) and Tammy (Colin), grandchildren, Ian (Lauren), Julie (Doug) and Brad, beloved great grandchildren, Georga and Joey, brother Frank (Dolores). Sisters Pearl, and Mary (John) as well as sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Florence Filberg Centre. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. would be appreciated. Please join us in remembering Bob by visiting our memorial at www. piercysmtwashingtonfuneral.com.

Catherine Jean StathamJuly 1, 1972 – October 4, 2015

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It is with great sadness that our families announce the passing of Cathy on Sunday October 4, 2015 after a courageous struggle with cancer.

She is survived by her spouse Geordon Nasadyk, son Glen, father Alan, brother Craig (Charlene) and their children Evan and David, brothers-in-law Graham (Frances), Garth (Trina) and their families, Geordon’s parents Gail and George as well as great aunt Kay Chapman, aunts Loretta Biffard, Margaret (Rod) Keech and Cheryl (Bud) Smith.

Cathy is predeceased by her mother Susan.

Cathy always enjoyed the outdoors and studied Fish and Wildlife Management at BCIT. Working as a fisheries technician on the BC coast gave Cathy an opportunity to work in the outdoors as well as the time to travel to exotic places.

Born in Vancouver and raised in Richmond, her adventurous spirit and love of skiing brought her to the Comox Valley. There she met Geordon, who shared her passion for skiing and travel. Cathy was lovingly welcomed into the Nasadyk family.

During the ski season, Cathy, Geordon and their friends could be found going back and forth between Mt. Cain and Mt. Washington. In the summer, they enjoyed walking their dog, Bentley, along the banks of the Puntledge River. They became dedicated parents with the arrival of Glen in February 2013.

Although Cathy bore the burden of her illness from early in motherhood, she was selfless, practical and positive in all situations. Her smile and fun-loving nature will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Cathy’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the physicians and medical practitioners who helped Cathy during her illness, particularly Dr. Nancy McFadden for her diligent care and humanity.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Comox Valley Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay on Saturday, October 17th at 2 pm with a reception to follow.

MARTIN, DAVID GLENNPassed in peace, Sunday, Sept 20, 2015 at the age of 73. He will be dearly missed by his son, Shel-don Martin, and granddaughters, Brittany Martin, Sara Martin, Am-ber Martin, and Casandra Martin. After the clouds, the sunshine, af-ter the winter, the spring, after the shower, the rainbow, for life is a changeable thing. After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease, after life’s cares and sor-rows, the comfort and sweetness of peace.

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Oct 9nd – 15th

Oct 9nd – 15thCinema #1: “Pan 2D & 3D” PG: Violence Captiview availableFriday - Sunday: 2D 6:45 (8:50) & 3D 9:35 (11:40)Tuesday - Thursday: 2D 5:35 (7:40) & 3D 8:40 (10:45)Saturday - Monday Matinees: 3D 12:35 (2:40) & 2D 3:35 (5:40)

Cinema #2: “Hotel Transylvania 2D” G: No advisory Friday - Sunday: 7:05 (8:45) & 9:25 (11:05)Tuesday - Thursday: 5:55 (7:35) & 8:20 (10:00)Saturday - Monday Matinees: 1:00 (2:40) & 4:00 (5:40)

Cinema #3: “The Martian 2D & 3D” PG: Coarse language: scene of surgery Pass Restricted until October 16thFriday - Sunday: 2D 6:30 (9:00) & 3D 9:30 (12:00)Tuesday - Thursday: 2D 5:25 (7:55) & 3D 8:30 (11:00)Saturday - Monday Matinees: 3D 12:25 (2:55) & 2D 3:25 (5:55)

Cinema #4: “Hyena Road” 14A: Violence; coarse language Captiview availableFriday - Sunday: 6:55 (9:05) & 9:40 (11:50)Tuesday - Thursday: 5:45 (7:55) & 8:50 (11:00) Saturday - Monday Matinees: 12:45 (2:55) & 3:45 (5:55)

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Tuesday – Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 Saturday – Monday Matinees: 12:00 – 4:10

Buy a set of four selected tires for the price of three from September 8 until October 17, 2015. See in-store for complete details. Offers applicable on our Every Day Pricing (EDP) and valid only with a minimum purchase of four (4) identical tires in one transaction. *Goodyear manufacturer’s mail-in rebate at the time of purchase, on selected tires. To qualify for this event you must purchase eligible tires between September 8 and October 17, 2015. One mail-in manufacturer rebate coupon per invoice. Rebates are on a minimum purchase of a set of four identical tires. To receive the mail-in Goodyear manufacturer rebate, the consumer must provide a copy of the invoice along with the printed rebate form and must send to the address printed on the rebate form by the date indicated on the rebate form. Mail-in rebates are paid in the form of a Goodyear MasterCard Prepaid Card - see mail-in rebate form for details. See goodyear.ca for full details on the mail-in Goodyear manufacturer rebate. Offer is valid for Canadian residents only and valid only for tire purchases from a participating Fountain Tire location. This is a consumer rebate only and does not apply to business customers, Goodyear National Accounts or Fountain Tire CFA/ Elite Accounts. Inventory may vary by location. All applicable taxes (i.e.: GST, PST, HST and tire taxes) are extra. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne Inc., and Goodyear Canada Inc. Fountain Tire is licensed by AMVIC in Alberta.

COMOX FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE

The members of Co-mox Fire Rescue would like to invite members of the public to attend their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House. This Open House is scheduled for Saturday October 10th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This event marks the end of Fire Prevention Week in Canada.

This is a great opportu-nity for citizens to come into the fi re station and meet their local fi refi ght-ers. Firefi ghters will be on hand to hand out impor-tant fi re safety informa-tion and conduct tours of fi re vehicles and equip-ment. Chief Schreiner states: “Fire Prevention Week is an important time of year for us in the fi re service. It is the focal point of our year round fi re safety programs. Through our many program we en-deavor to reach as many of our citizens as we can. We know though our ex-perience that Fire Preven-tion really does pay huge dividends in our commu-nity. One of the most im-portant fi re safety tips we can pass on is to ensure that you and your family are protected by a work-ing smoke alarm. Working smoke alarms really do save lives.” Our address is

1870 Noel Avenue, Comox across from the Comox Recreation Centre.

FILM “INEQUALITY FOR ALL” TO BE SHOWN

Comox United Church will present the fi lm “In-equality for All” on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 7 pm.

There have been many studies that indicate the rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer.

This 2014 fi lm is a pas-sionate argument for the middle class by Robert Reich, former US Secre-tary of Labour in the Clin-ton Cabinet.

Reich is a best-selling author, professor and economics expert who gives an articulate and hu-mourous examination of how the concentration of wealth amongst the few can threaten our current social fabric and even de-mocracy itself.

Many of the same US trends are also present in Canadian society, and our own gap between the incomes of the rich and poor are almost as dra-matic as those in the US.

The presentation will be at 7 pm Friday, October 16, 2015 at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive in Comox.

Admission is by dona-tion.

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL AT RHODO CLUB

For its Tuesday, Octo-ber 13 meeting, the North Island Rhododendron So-ciety (NIRS) will explore the world of dwarf rhodo-dendrons in a multitude of manifestations. Club member Bernie Guyader has a long history in rais-ing alpine plants in rock gardens so dwarf rhodo-dendrons were a natural next step. This interest in things small also led Guyader into bonsai and he currently has a large collection of bonsai cre-ated from many shrubs and trees.

NIRS holds its meet-ings at the Comox United Church, 250 Beach Av-enue each month. Doors open at 7 pm followed by a business meeting and the presentation. Anyone interested in membership is welcome and refresh-ments are served.

MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP SATURDAY

Teacher and storyteller Margo McLoughlin re-turns to the Comox Valley to off er a one-day mind-fulness workshop. “The Awakened Heart: A Day of Mindfulness” will take place at the Dove Creek Hall on Saturday, October 10th, from 9:30 - 4 p.m.

To register, please con-tact Jane McCarroll by phone at 250-334-0086, or by e-mail at [email protected].

The registration fee for this workshop is $20 for the day. Participants will also have an opportunity to make a donation for the teaching. For more information about Margo, please visit margostory-teller.net.

THANKSGIVING VOCAL INTENSIVE SUNDAY

On Sunday October 11, local singer, composer and VocalEase director Jo-anna Finch is presenting a two hour vocal intensive to share her knowledge on transformational vocal embodiment. The subject of “Thanks giving and getting” will be explored in a beautiful, safe envi-ronment at Purusa Mind and Movement studio in Cumberland from 12:30-2:30. Special guest Mike-oula, will bring her crystal “singing” bowls.

Sliding scale: $15-25.00Please register by noon

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The Tour de Rock riders stopped by Oyster River Fire Rescue on Wednesday September 23, 2015 to accept a donation of $2000 raised by the members of the department. The money was raised through a hotdog sale and a membership head shaving event. Oyster River Fire Rescue would like to thank Discovery Foods and Miracle Beach Mini Golf for allowing us to have our events at their locations. Shown is Lt. Ron Schulz presenting a Tour de Rock rider with the $2000.


Courtenay council has found a way to provide Amethyst House a 100 per cent permissive tax exemption.

Amethyst, located at 280 2nd street, applied for property tax exemption but was only granted 40 per cent on Sept. 8. It wasn’t eligible for 100 per cent exemp-

tion because the services it provides do not exclusively cater to Courtenay resi-dents and do not meet the city’s criteria.

However, council felt Amethyst de-serves a complete tax break because it is an essential service for women. Am-ethyst is a 12-bed residential facility for women operated by the Comox Valley Transition Society.


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It off ers a recovery place for women needing help for substance abuse and addic-tion.

Council noted there are other groups in Courtenay that receive 100 per cent ex-emptions despite not meet-ing the city’s criteria. Staff indicated because of the length of time they’ve been receiving the exemptions they were grandfathered in prior to the development of the policy on permissive tax exemptions.

Courtenay council at its regular meeting on Sept. 8, directed staff to look at a way to address the ineq-uity of the permissive tax exemption for Amethyst through the use of gaming funds.

Staff informed council on Monday they can use the gaming funds under the category of Initiatives and Projects to cover the re-maining 60 per cent value of taxes not covered by the permissive tax exemption. This category has been applied to provide fund-ing for the Purple Ribbon campaign, bus shelters, and

other council initiatives.Staff determined that theservices Amethyst off ershave similar qualities to thePurple Ribbon campaign,making it eligible for gam-ing funds.

Amethyst’s total propertytaxes for 2015 are $3,856.Next year, under the per-missive tax exemption, Am-ethyst will receive a $1,542exemption. With the gam-ing grant, Amethyst will geta hundred per cent exemp-tion which staff said willalleviate an additional taxburden on residents.

Staff advised council torestrict the distributionof gaming funds in small-er allocations as they areconcerned it could requiresignifi cant administrativetime. As well, the city mayface a plethora of requestsfrom many other entitiesthat may or not fi t into theestablished criteria for thisfunding. Potentially it couldbe an administrative bottle-neck.

Council approved thestaff recommendation touse gaming funds to coverthe remaining 60 per centproperty taxes for Ame-thyst.

Expect another musical treat when the Comox Valley’s very own 19 person Big Band hits the Ava-lanche stage Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm. The Georgia Strait Big Band will be performing tunes made famous by The Count, Gil-lespie and Ellington, all expertly led by Conductor Greg Bush, Pro-fessor of Jazz Studies at Vancouver Island University.

The Georgia Strait Big Band is continuing a music legacy in the Valley dating back over 70 years when Big Band Saturday night dances were held at the Native Sons’ Hall....way back when in the post war years.

Recently, the band has gone through a renaissance thanks to the dedication of Greg Bush who, for the past nine years, has trav-eled weekly from his home in Na-naimo in order to support and di-rect Big Band music in the Valley.

Greg has a special rapport with the musicians of the Georgia Strait Big Band. Everyone in the band is

in awe of Greg for his incredible musical skill, professionalism and mentorship that literally makes better musicians out of every member of the band. P

erhaps the most signifi cant legacy of Greg’s involvement in Comox Valley music is the learn-ing and performance experience provided to young Comox Valley musicians who have gone on to pursue a post-secondary degree in music.

This Thursday’s performance will also showcase the elegant vo-cals of Jackie Zbirun, who will take you down memory lane with beau-tiful renditions of classic favou-rites of the Big Band era.

So, if you’re a fan of big band music, plan on coming down to the Av for an exciting and nostal-gic evening. Jazz night dinner spe-cials will be available, as usual, so plan on meeting friends and get a head start on weekend with an entertaining and aff ordable night out.

To ensure you get a good seat it’s wise to arrive early. The mu-sic starts at 7:30, admission is $10 for members and $12 for non-members.

For more information about the Georgia Straight Jazz Society, go to the website at www.georgi-astraightjazz.com or fi nd us and “Like” us on Facebook.

The Georgia Strait Big Band performs next Thursday, Oct 15 at the Avalanche

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The Courtenay and District Museum is celebrating the City’s 100th anniversary with the publication of a coffee table style book with the help of the Comox Valley Echo. It is a high quality magazine style publication with a durable cover.

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

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‘Live at Fanny Bay Hall’series continues withAnela and Experimenters

Anela & The Experi-menters are next up at “Live At Fanny Bay Hall” music series.

This very special 4- performance Fall music series “Live at Fany Bay Hall” features some of the fi nest musicians and bands in our region. All performances begin at 7:00 and is a wonderful way to spend a Saturday evening at our beautifully renovated Fanny Bay Hall.

On the heels of a packed house for performance #1, the Fanny Bay Hall Com-munity Association is thrilled to present Anela Kahiamoe and his band “The Experimenters” on Saturday, October 10th at 7:00.

Expect this band to de-liver a very memorable evening of live music ranging from Blues, Ha-waiian, Jazz, Rock and An-ela originals.

A native of Hawaii and veteran of the Honolulu music scene, Anela has been a professional musi-cian his entire life. Anela’s popularity in the Valley is phenomenal and his

musical talent extensive, with beautiful vocals and fantastic skills on Guitar, Ukulele and the Hawaiin Lap Steel.

Anela’s Band “The Ex-perimenters” is loaded with fi rst call local musi-cians and includes Clau-dio Fontinato, one of Vancouver Island’s fi nest Saxaphone and Clarinet musicians, whose solo skills are absolutely in-credible and performed with eff ortless mastery.

On Keyboard and Vo-cals is the well known and highly talented Ralph Barrat. On Stand-Up and Electric Bass is the high skills Grahame Edwards and rounding out the rhythm section is Rob Pe-terson on Drums.

The unique blend of instruments, fi ne musi-cianship of this Band and warm stage presence of Anela will draw you in to an awesome evening of live music.

Here are the other live performances at ‘Live at Fanny Bay Hall’ ......

Performance #3 Sat Oct 24 @ 7:00 Ralph Barrat &

The Sharp 7 - This stellar 7 person band features vo-calist Ralph Barrat belting out many tunes made fa-mous by the greats includ-ing Frank Sinatra

Performance #4 Sat Nov 7 @ 7:00 The Georgia Strait Big Band

Advance tickets $15 available at Laughing Oys-ter Books in Courtenay, Red Carpet Boutique in Comox, Weinberg’s Good Food in Buckley Bay, Sal-ish Sea Market in Bowser and Mulberry Bush Book Stores in Qualicum Beach and Parksville. Enjoy the entire series with a 3 pack discount of $40

Artist Brian Scott is not in the Tony Onley School of gray but in the Van Gogh School of pure col-ors straight out of the tube with thick texture.

In the fall Scott puts his acrylics aside and shifts to the more challenging oil paints. Oils stay wet for 6 months whereas acrylics can be varnished in two days!

With oils you can make a mess really easy. The trick is to use up to 50 brushes per painting to ensure the purity of each color, espe-cially yellows which turn to mud green very quickly. Lots of rags are required to be constantly cleaning brushes and palettes.

Autumn on Vancouver Island is the best time to be an artist, especial-ly along the rivers and creeks.

“The fall rains pounding on my metal roof signify the return of the salmon.. the summer drought is over eagles, bears and fi sh-erman congregate around the estuaries. Colors are everywhere, the Big Leaf Maple, unique to the west

coast goes yellow, orange and red and yellow green.” says Scott.

When the blue sky re-fl ects off the fl at waters of the pools you have blue completing the primary colors which Scott is known for.

Visitors comment that the Filberg Lodge comes alive when Scott shows his

work in the Lodge. He will be showing paintings of the Trent River, Oyster River, Tsable river and of course Black Creek. The show runs Saturday and Sunday Thanksgiving Weekend 11 till 4pm.

Scott will be donating 10 per cent of sales to the North Island College Foundation.

Brian Scott’s colourful art show will support NIC Foundation

Explore Brian Scott’s wonderful world of colour

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In a recent survey of 2,461 Canadians, when

or visits to a dealership, print and online newspapers rank highest. They outperform TV, radio, magazines, autoTRADER, Kijiji and social media.

If you’re looking for better ROI from your advertising, perhaps more of your “I” should be in newspapers.

Find out how to ‘Live Your Life with Greater Ease’ at CVWBN meeting

Regardless of the job title printed on their busi-ness cards, most women could add the word ‘jug-gler’ to their list of skills.

The challenges of bal-ancing business and family life leave many feeling overworked and overwhelmed. If this sounds like you, and you would love to have the tools to cope, plan to at-tend the October 14th meeting of the Comox Valley Women’s Business Network (CVWBN).

This month’s special guest speaker is Campbell River-baed Bobbi Smith, from Excellence Seminars International. In this in-teractive and fun one-hour presentation, Smith will teach how you can avoid the two massive traps that business women fall into that keep them feeling stressed.

The October meeting will also include ‘spotlight speaker’ presentations by Re Bastion, Re Bastion Photography and Kristin Bjarnason from Success Weight Loss.

CVWBN meetings are held on the lower level of the Black Fin Pub in Co-mox. Doors open for net-working at 5:30 p.m. The meeting, which includes a delicious plated meal and dessert, runs from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members and must be purchased in advance. On-line registration cut-off is 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 5.

Women interested in fi nding out more about the CVWBN are welcome to attend two meetings before committing to pur-chasing a membership.

Come and enjoy a delicious In-dian vegetarian dinner with Bon-nie and Fred Cappuccino, found-ers of Child Haven, a Canadian charity that is devoted to helping children and women in India, Ne-pal, Tibet and Bangladesh.

This year’s dinner is on Thurs-day, October 15th at the Upper Florence Filberg Centre. Doors open at fi ve and dinner is at six.

Looking for a unique gift or a Christmas present?

There will be sales tables of exotic goods, a silent auction, a slide show by Fred Cappuccino and entertainment.

This is also a great opportunity to meet Comox Valley residents

who have volunteered overseas with Child Haven.

The dinner will be prepared for you by the Datt family of Go Mango.

Bonnie and Fred’s love for chil-dren led them to adopt nineteen destitute children from several countries in addition to their own two children ... 21 children in all.

As they wanted to help MORE children they founded Child Ha-ven in 1985 and now oversee nine children’s homes.

Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, the children’s homes are run with a philosophy of equality for all, regardless of caste, colour or re-ligion.

The children eat a vegetarian diet.

Child Haven supports 1300 children in large “families” that live at the nine children’s homes.

The donations raised at the Child Haven fundraisers across Canada provide food, clothing, education, health care and shel-ter for all these young people, as well as some affi liated programs which also help women and the elderly.

The colourful and exotic items on the silent auction and sales tables are bought directly by Bon-nie at a fair price from the mer-chants in these countries. Child Haven has a very low overhead

so that the majority of the moneygoes directly to the homes.

The generosity of those attend-ing the dinner on October 15th isvery much appreciated!,

This year’s special guests areRoger Helfrick, harpist and vo-calist who has performed withWinter Harp, and Mary Murphy,award winning children’s authorand singer.

Tickets are $25 for adults and$10 for children. They are avail-able at the Blue Heron andLaughing Oyster Books.

Browse the web at www.child-haven.ca

For more information callHeather 250 338-2181

Annual dinner Oct. 13 for Child Haven

CVEDS ‘Business Counts’ Workshop Series supports big range of small local businesses

Existing businesses are the source of the majority of new investment and employment growth, pro-viding more than 80% of job growth in a typical community, according to recent studies.

As part of its suite of support services it provides to industry sectors and businesses, Comox Valley Economic Development (CVEDS) has announced its annual Business Counts Work-shop Series, being hosted this fall.

The speaker and topic line-up refl ects the wide diversity of industry and businesses within the region.

On September 24, twenty-fi ve growers and producers participated in the “Economics of Or-ganic” session hosted by the Certifi ed Organic As-sociation of BC, with pre-senters Greg McLaren, Managing Director of the Business Advisory Team, and Candice Appleby, Executive Director of the Small Scale Food Proces-sors Assn.

With online market-ing continuing to drive so much commerce, the “Online Reputation Man-agement Workshop”, be-ing hosted by Destination BC in partnership with CVEDS, will be led by Daniel E. Craig, Founder,

Reknown on October 14. Craig will explore ad-

ditional social channels, discuss branding and visioning, and will show attendees ways to build advocacy, resolve chal-lenging situations and measure results.

For the restaurant and food & beverage sector Ian Tostenson, President and CEO, BC Restaurant and Foodservices Assn will present “The Busi-ness of Restaurants in BC Workshop” (October 21), bringing together restaurant and pub own-ers, Chefs, distributors, and producers to discuss trends and challenges with the BC restaurant industry.

The event will also feature discussions on the 2016 Dine Around Co-mox Valley campaign and other culinary marketing initiatives.

That same afternoon representatives from the Valley’s tourism industry will join the food and beverage sector for a “Fall-Forward Tourism Marketing Forum” to

review upcoming destina-tion marketing strategies, events and explore how tourism businesses can leverage these initiatives.

The “Understanding the Provincial Nominees Program (PNP)”, be-ing held October 27, will feature Erin Seeley, Ex-ecutive Director, BC PNP program, responsible for the overall direction of the Program.

The B.C. Provincial Nominee Program fo-cuses on attracting work-ers and entrepreneurs to meet the Province’s eco-nomic and labour market needs.

The BC PNP has recently undertaken a redesign process, and this session will provide an update on recent changes and outline future plans for continuous program improvements to ensure the BC PNP continues to be a key tool to support the province’s workforce development and eco-nomic growth.

Finally, a series of tech-nology based workshops for small to medium sized

businesses and start-ups is being hosted by In-novation Island as part of their “Rethink. Rewind. Reboot.” workshop series, starting October 27.

The fi rst is the “Cus-tomer Development Methodology” session, followed by “Challenge Your SWOT”, “Pivot or Persevere”, and “Team Building”.

These have been devel-oped to support business-es explore best practices in lean methodology and identifying practical steps to take their business to the next level through rapid iteration and in-novation.

This is one of a series of events and activi-ties occurring under the Memorandum of Under-standing between Comox Valley Economic Devel-opment and Innovation Island.

Fees to attend the ses-sions vary from free to $15, depending upon the session.

FMI and to register on-line visit businesscounts.ca.

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Autumn’s spectacular colors create a vibrant backdrop for the special events and activities hap-pening up at Mount Wash-ington Alpine Resort this October long weekend - including your last chance to enjoy the breathtak-ing alpine-to-ocean views on the Mile High Scenic Chairlift Ride.

“The fall colours up here are amazing right now, making the scen-

ery a must-see for visit-ing friends and family,” explains Don Sharpe, Di-rector of Business Opera-tions.

“There is no better way to show off the amazing views of the Comox Valley and beyond.”

In addition to the chair-lift, the on-mountain re-tail shop Altitude Sport & Gift will be holding their annual Turkey Sale, with blow-out deals on outer-

wear and hardgoods from previous seasons.

“This is the weekend to get ready for the upcom-ing winter season! We will be clearing out our old in-ventory with up to 75% off ,” says the mountain’s Retail Manager, Chris Dennis.

“We have everything from clothes and outer-wear to skis and snow-boards, at huge blow-out deals. We will even be pro-

viding a 20% discount on new stock to all 2015-16 Season Passholders - this weekend only.”

Not a Season Passhold-er yet? Mount Washing-ton will be extending their Early Bird Season Pass Sale for the Thanksgiving weekend.

“We are extending our Early Bird Sale this year to include October 9, 10 and 11,” explains Season Pass Coordinator, Mau-reen Thompson.

“We had such an over-whelming number of guests not able to get through before the dead-line, so we decided to ex-tend the sale.

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opportunity to save up to $400 off your 2015.16 Season Pass before our regular season rates go into eff ect on October 12.”

To add to the fun, Ted’s Bar + Grill will be screen-ing ski and snowboard movies throughout the weekend and will also be hosting a full Thanksgiv-ing brunch, available on Sunday from 10am to 2pm.

“This is our fi rst event for the 2015.16 winter sea-son,” Sharpe continues.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to connect with our guests before the snow fl ies, and share excite-ment for the upcoming ski season.”

The colour of fall in the Alpine (Photo: Sheila Rivers)

Lifts are spinning at Mt. Washingtonin time for Thanksgiving weekend


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2015 PGA of BC REGIONAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS

Glacier Greens Golf Club’s Head Profession-al Bill Kelly received the Professional Development award for the Vancouver Island region and is one of four fi nalists for the Pro-vincial award.

Glacier Greens CFM Professional Brian Wise for the second year in a row received the Appren-tice of the year honours’ for Vancouver Island and will also be one of the four fi nalists for the Provincial award.

The Provincial winners of these awards will be an-nounced at the 2015 PGA of BC awards celebration being held at the River Rock Casino Resort on Wednesday October 14th.

- Len Doyle, Glacier Greens Golf Club

MILESTONE SCRAMBLE AT CROWN ISLE

The ladies of Crown Isle fi nished off the season with a Milestone Scramble.

There was a lot of laugh-ing & cheering to be heard across the course in the

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early morning sunshine. We fi n-ished with a wonderful lunch cel-ebrating the “milestone” birth-days.

The results of the scramble were:

1st Low Gross winners were Dee Horie, Judy Costantino, Kar-en Armstrong & Gwen Rypien with a 69.

2nd Low Gross winners were Marie Knowles, Judy Pouliot, Shirley Ketter & Sandra Morton with 73.

3rd Low Gross was Valerie Dingwall, Judy Aldcroft, Pat Johnson & Jean Wharton with another 73.

KP’s were: Dee Horie on # 4,

May Mitchell on #7, Marie Knowles on #12 & Jean Wharton on #16.The weather just doesn’t get

any better. It was all around, the best way to fi nish off a pretty spectacular season.

“Thanks” to our captain & her team!

- Submitted by Selma Cole

COMOX MEN’S SUNDAY MORNINGS WRAP UP

Comox Men’s Sunday Morning The Owen Ellis Comox Men’s

2015 season closing day was held on Sunday September 27th.

Gus Baudais, who was an old time friend of Owen, made a heart felt speech in memory of

Owen to the 66 players in atten-dance. Dan Bailey was then elected to be the 2016 Mens Captain.

Game results as follows:1st Low Gross Hcp 0-14 Dan

Bailey (68), 2nd LG Tracey Branch (70)

1st Low Gross Hcp 15 + Marc

deWinter (81), 2nd LG Mike Sim-mons (83)

1st Low Net Hcp 0-14 Don El-lis (66 c/b), 2nd LN Gord Baudais(66)

1st Low Net Hcp 15+ Mike Naso(67), 2nd LN John Hope



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Deuce’s for Don Ellis, Kaj Petersen, Jim Erem-ko, Dan Bailey and Brian Slater.

Snips for Dan Bailey, Tracey Branch, Kaj Pe-tersen, Marc deWinter x3, Brian Slater, Ken Sim-mons and Jack Burgess

Hole winners and Sponsor:

#5 KP, Dan Bailey, Browning.com (Karl Faw-thorpe)

#9 KP, Brian Slater, Rick Siddall Financial Services

#10 KP, Terry Christie, Comox Pacifi c Express

#11 KP, Kaj Petersen, Shilo Painting

#3/12 Long Drive, Scott Fraser, Bill Wheeldon Construction

#4/13 KP, Dan Bailey, Comox Pacifi c Express

#14 KP, Ken Loga, Royal Lepage (Scott Fraser)

#15 KP, Jim Poulson, Comox Pacifi c Express

#7/16 Long Drive, Tyler Woods, Investors Group (Keith Gibson)

#17 KP, Mike Simmons, Comox Men’s Club

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SUNNYDALE LADIES SEASON WIND-UP

We wrapped up the 2015 Sunnydale Ladies Club golf season on Sunday, October 4th with an 18 Hole alternate shot game followed by our Annual Fall Meeting. We concluded the season with delicious ham and scalloped potato dinner in the Clubhouse.

Each of the golf teams was made up with a Lower and Higher Handi-cap member. Alternate shots were played from tee to hole and at the end of the round the team of Trish Heyland and Patricia Lowe were the Low Gross winners with a score of 97. They

were closely followed by Lys McCrone and Ann McLeod with 98, Barb Dixson and Sheila Coad with 102 and Kathie Reid and Marjorie Sheldon with 103. There was a tie for Low Net Winner at 73 by the team of Lois West-brook and Rita Dalby and teammates Laurie Apple-yard and Louise Smiley. Darlene Clark and Jenny Lavery shot a 75 while Penny Wagenstein and Chris Annand fi nished with 76.5.

Captain Lys McCrone re-capped the schedule of successful events and trophy winners and the fi nal trophies for Single Match Play were pre-sented to winner Trish Heyland and runner-up Sharon Littler in Match A play and to winner Kathie Reid and runner-up Magge Miller in Match B play.

Winners were also declared in the Eclectic (Ringer Board) with a tie to Lois Westbrook and Lucille Campbell who each reduced their starting season score by a whopping 34 strokes. Cheryl Bickle was right behind the winners with a reduction of 33 strokes while Carolyn Walker had the lowest reduced game with a score of 67.

At our meeting a new

Ladies Club Executive was elected and Ann McLeod will preside as President for next season.

After dinner, goodbyes were exchanged with a promise to see each other at the fi rst tee in the spring of 2016.

- Vicki Bombini

SUNNYDALE THURS-DAY LADIES WRAP

Sunnydale Thursday Night Ladies Sept. 24th was our Golf Banquet Night.

We had a good atten-dance, a great meal and lots of games and social-izng.

We would like to thank our Sponsors for a great year:

Annas Hair Salon, Booster Juice, Boston Pizza, Fluids Bar & Grill, Great Canadian Oil Change/Car Wash, Inde-pendent Grocer, Investors Group Janet Gee/Locals Restaurant, Investors Group Keith Gibson, Jo Klassen’s Grill, Michaels Off Main, Panago Pizza, Plates Eatery, Pro Shop, Quality Foods - A Step Above, Rhodos Coff ee Roasting Co., Royston Roasting Co., Subway, Sunnydale Golf, Union Street Grill, Whistle Stop Pub

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A Match Play Winner Trish Heyland, Runner Up Sharon Littler

B Match Play Winner Kathie Reid, Runner Up Magge Miller

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