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The second half of 2014 is recapped from a local perspective in today’s Record. Pictured, clockwise from left - “The Storm” turned Lewis Park into an inner city lake on Dec. 9; music legend Bonnie Raitt wowed the crowd at Vancouver Island MusicFest; 16-yearold sign waver Achille Vermeersch nearly broke the internet when we introduced him to our readers; the stunt bikes were a fan favourite at the annual Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup; Captain Canada stood tall and proud at the Canada Day parade; the year ended on a sombre note at 19 Wing, as 18 members of 407 Squadron departed for Operation IMPACT from CFB Comox en route to the Middle East on Dec. 29. They will support other Canadian Forces and coalition members overseas for two months.
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According to a report in the Bloomberg News, the provincial government will be financing a portion of the new Comox Valley and Campbell River hospitals through the issuance of what is known in financial circles as “green bonds.” It is being reported that up to $230 million in bonds will be issued. The total estimated cost for the North Island Hospitals Project is $600 million. ••• Just the pressure of a blanket could be unbearable as Molly Burton described the state of her lower leg: the “cratered” ankle, the fibula in pieces and the tibia that “exploded from her leg.” A full gallery at the Courtenay courthouse heard how four surgeries were required to clean the dirt and brambles from her wounds following a hit-and-run that has confined the 25-year-old Comox Valley resident to a wheelchair. Burton suffered critical injuries to her lower right leg and right arm when she was struck by a vehicle driven by a 16-year-old on Comox (Dyke) Road on Sept. 11, 2013. ••• What began as an afternoon paddle boarding down the Courtenay River turned into a dramatic rescue for Lee Murray last July, and has now resulted in an international award. Murray came to the aid of Betty-Lou H. Nadelko who was tubing near Lewis Park. As a result, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission presented Murray, along with 21 other people, with the Carnegie Medal. Murray was one of only two Canadians in 2014 to receive the award. ••• The only thing hotter than the weather at Vancouver Island MusicFest was the talent as fans were treated to three days of incredible music. Among the many memorable moments at the 20th annual event was a guest appearance by Colin James alongside Bonnie Raitt. A variety of international acts helped make the event another big success. ••• Two Vancouver Island men and two companies involved in the failed Sage Hills development in Royston are facing fines exceeding $12 million, imposed by a B.C. Securities Commission panel. The commission has permanently banned Theodore Ralph Everett, Robert H. Duke, Micron Systems and Independent Academies Canada (IAC) for fraud, illegal distribution of securities, and for breaching terms of a cease trade order, a BCSC news release states. In March, a panel found that Everett, Duke and the two companies distributed securities to
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coin gold series produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The series illustrates interconnections within the natural world, and highlights Canada’s multicultural people. ••• They have trekked through forests, mountains and waterways, but Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue stayed closer to home to celebrate a milestone. CVGSAR opened its doors to the public as part of an open house to celebrate 40 years of service to the community. •••• Transit users in the Comox Valley could be facing a 25-cent fare increase for rides in the new year, though the price of monthly bus passes would remain the same. The regional district committee of the whole approved a recommended increase to bump regular fares to $2. Seniors and youth would pay $1.75. ••• Former Cumberland fire Chief Ken McClure passed away at home in Golden, B.C. where he served as chief. He was one day shy of his 56th birthday, and went into cardiac arrest at his home with his wife Gaetane by his side. ••• For the second time, Marigold Compounding Natural Pharmacy in Courtenay was shut down. Manager Isidore ‘Rudy’ Sanchez faced a suspension after an investigation revealed “serious concerns” with the pharmacy site and its practice, the College of Pharmacists of BC said. ••• The 2014 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock made its way through the Comox Valley, collecting cheers, tears, and most importantly, funds for pediatric cancer research and programs.
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The election process officially got underway in the Comox Valley – and everywhere else in the province – as nomination papers were filed, starting Oct. 1. Two mayoral campaigns developed in our three municipalities. Tom Grant (who had declared his intention to run at the end of September) offered Comox voters a choice, stepping up to run against the town’s incumbent mayor, Paul Ives. In Courtenay, Jon Ambler waited until the final hour – literally – before announcing his intentions to run against incumbent Larry Jangula. Ambler made his public announcement on the steps of city hall and filed his papers one hour before the deadline for nominations. In Cumberland, no one ran against incumbent Leslie Baird. Council seats were in high demand. In Courtenay 13 hopefuls filed their nomination papers, battling for six seats; in Comox there were 10 choices for the six positions and Cumberland had nine residents file nomination papers. (By election time there were only eight choices, as one candidate had to withdraw from the race for personal reasons.) Of note were the races in the Regional District, where all the incumbents were acclaimed in 2011. None of them would have such a luxury in 2014, as each sitting Area director had at least one challenger. The school trustees positions were highly contested, with multiple candidates in Courtenay and Comox (five apiece). Vickey Brown was acclaimed in Cumberland. While the campaign trails were relatively uncontentious, there were a couple of hot-button topics; namely the Lorne Hotel project in Comox, and the ongoing Maple Pool Campground lawsuit in Courtenay. ••• The 2014 Tour de Rock wrapped up on Oct. 3 and the Cops for Cancer fundraiser eclipsed the milliondollar mark, with $1,154,776 raised. The Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society was given a financial boost, selected as a partici-
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CALENDAR Tuesday, January 6 EL RAYO X - The amazingly talented David Lindley graces the stage at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River. Part of the Island MusicFest Concert Series. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m. Festival seating. No Minors. Tickets $32 plus fees and taxes online at www.islandmusicfest.com Wednesday, January 7 LEARN TO MEDITATE - Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation class from 6 to 7 pm at the Courtenay Library FOLK RESIDENCY - Todd Butler and Doug Cox have reunited, and they’ve made the Cumberland Hotel their new Wednesday night home. The music starts at 8. SONG CIRCLE - Come out and play some original tunes at the Comox Valley Song Circle at the White Whale Restaurant, held the first Wednesday of every month from 7-9:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the fun and listen and play some great music. Sunday, January 11 SENIORS TEA - Comox Seniors Tea Dance, 2-4 p.m. at 180 Beaufort Ave. in Comox. Live music. 55+ welcome. $5 at the door. Wednesday, January 14 LEARN TO MEDITATE - Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation class from 6 to 7 pm at the Courtenay Library FOLK LEGENDS – Tom Paxton & Valdy, two of North America’s most prolific folk artists, join forces for this once-in-a-lifetime concert here in the Comox Valley. 8 p.m. Native Sons Hall. $30 tickets available online at www. islandmusicfest.com FOLK RESIDENCY - Todd Butler goes solo at the Cumberland Hotel. The music starts at 8.
Unbroken PG: Violence, torture, coarse language; Pass restricted until Jan 9th; Nightly: 6:40 & 9:40; Fri-Sun Mats: 11:55 & 3:10
Into the Woods PG: Violence; Nightly: 6:55 & 9:50
Fri-Sun Mats: 12:10 & 3:20
www.landmarkcinemas.com Driftwood Mall 250-338-5550
David Gogo was the last performer to grace the stage at The Venue Formerly Known As Joe’s Garage.
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GEORGIA STRAIGHT JAZZ
Watch for
Presents The Andrew Janusson Combo
Thu, Jan 8 • Cover $12/$10 Members
GEORGIA STRAIGHT JAZZ Presents The Jeff Drummond Band
Thu, Jan 15 • Cover $7/$5 Members
Amazing Specials!
COMEDY NIGHT Featuring Giggles Galore
Fri, Jan 16 Laughter @ 9
LIVE MUSIC
GEORGIA STRAIGHT JAZZ
THIS WEEKEND
Presents The Herb Alpert Tribute Band
Thu, Jan 22 • Cover $7/$5 Members
8th STREET Courtenay 250-331-0334
Find us on Facebook!
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The
Whistle Stop
Neighbourhood Pub Great Food • Great Beer • Great Times
www.whistlestoppub.com • 2355 Mansfield Drive, Courtenay • 250-334-4500
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Thursday, January 15 LUNCH AT THE LEGION - The Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Homemade Soup and Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Full lunch is $8; individual entrees are $3 each. Endless tee and coffee. Come and enjoy a homemade lunch and dessert with family and friends. Friday, January 16 COUNTRY AT THE BRIDGE - Aaron Pritchett & special guest Cory Marquardt at The Bridge Lounge, #90 5 st. Courtenay. $35 Tickets at Bop City Records and The Bridge Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY - World Beat Dance with Locarno. Latin project of Juno award winning musician and Paperboys frontman, Tom Landa. The music, like him, is part Mexican but with strong doses of Cuban Son, folk, pop and funk. $25 tickets available online at www.islandmusicfest.com. all ages. Saturday, January 17 GUITAR GALORE - Former Fleetwood mac guitarists Rick Vito & Billy Burnette at Native Sons Hall. Doors 7:30 p.m. Show at 8. General admission, festival seating, no minors(19+ only). $30 tickets available online at www. islandmusicfest.com Sunday, January 18 DOUBLE BILL OF SOUL - Martha Redbone & The Sojourners at Native Sons Hall. Doors 7:30 p.m. Show at 8. General admission, festival seating, no minors(19+ only). $30 tickets available online at www.islandmusicfest.com Wednesday, January 21 LEARN TO MEDITATE - Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation class from 6 to 7 pm at the Courtenay Library ACOUSTIC BLUES - Corey Harris plays at Crown Isle in a show not to be missed by blues fans. Doors 7:30 p.m. Show at 8. General admission, festival seating, all ages. $30 tickets available online at www.islandmusicfest.com FOLK RESIDENCY - Todd Butler goes solo at the Cumberland Hotel. The music starts at 8. Thursday, January 22 AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH NEIL - 54/40 frontman Neil Armstrong plays at Crown Isle. Doors 7:30 p.m. Show at 8. General admission, festival seating, all ages. $30 tickets available online at www.islandmusicfest.com Friday, January 23 LEGENDARY CANADIAN BLUES - The Powder Blues Band has been Doin’ it Right for 36 years and they’ll be doin’ it at the Filberg Centre tonight. Doors 7:30 p.m. Show at 8. General admission, festival seating, no minors(19+ only). $30 tickets available online at www.islandmusicfest.com Saturday, January 24 COUNTRY DONE WRIGHT - Michelle Wright brings her show to the Sid Williams Theatre. Doors 7 p.m. Show at 8. General admission, festival seating, all ages. $39.99 tickets available online at www.islandmusicfest.com Sunday, January 25 SENIORS TEA - Comox Seniors Tea Dance, 2-4 p.m. at 180 Beaufort Ave. in Comox. Live music. 55+ welcome. $5 at the door.
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LET’S MAKE A FRESH START TO 2015! ...“In with great prices” on these perennial faves!
We’re celebrating “Out with the old 2014”... Canadian
Sunrise Farms
Extra Lean Ground Round Beef
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1kg
$
10
Outside Round Oven Roast
5
99
FAMILY PACK
4
lb
Ground Chicken Breast 13.20 per kg
6.59 per kg
99
2
5
99
PER
lb
Astro
Astro
Astro
Smooth & Fruity or Fat Free Yogourt
Yogourt
Yogourt
99
PER
lb
3
99
2
4
Post
3lb bag
8oz bag
99
Carrot Muffins
1
Simply Natural 739ml
3
99 6 pack
Extra Large
2
4
Plus Applicable Fees
Simply Natural
Organic Dressing
for
4
3$
Plus Applicable Fees
for
99 Arbutus Ridge
Homous
TrueBlue or TrueBlack
Quaker
Minute Maid
for
5
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for
5
2$ for
Charmin Holds Up! Double Rolls, 12’s
5
www.qualityfoods.com
Red Rose
Hills Bros
3
144’s
340-453gr
1.36lt
1
470-600gr
3$ for
2
2
99
4
10
Plus Applicable Fees
2$ for
4
49 per 100gr
Hot Kid
Rice Crisps
4
44
4
99
99
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Fresh In The D eli!
99
Orange Pekoe Tea
Sushi
12 pieice California Rolls
Cocktail
Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal
10
Basic Bathroom Tissue
470ml
4
Cappuccino
100gr
Organic Chunky Salsa
2$
for
Biscuts
354ml
2$
5
Peak Freans
2
99
Simply Orange or Apple Juice
2$
6 pack
for
2$
340-400gr
1.75lt
99
2$
Honeycomb, Sugar Crisp or Alpha-Bits Cereal
454gr or 2lb
99
1.75lt
Simply Natural
¢
5$
256-350gr
Coffee
Spoon Size Shredded Wheat or Shreddies Cereal
2
99
10
99
This Weekend Only! Jan. 2-4 2015
Five Alive or Nesta
Organic Pasta Sauce
Pasta
3
10
Beverage
49
375-454gr
lb
lb
Organic Royal Gala Apples
Cello Spinach
Fresh Pomegranates
PER
B.C. “Extra Fancy”
“Fresh Express”
“Pom Wonderful”
2
49
Selected, 650-750gr
525-550gr
Granary Buns
Sprouted Grains Bread
PER
170-200gr
320gr
5
for
Feta Cheese
Shredded Cheese Blend
99
99
12x100gr
5$
Saputo
Saputo
Random Cut Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
Barilla
3
99
99
650gr
Paradise Island
Approx. 400gr
3
PER
11.00 per kg
FAMILY PACK
5.49 per kg
Grain Fed Free Run
Boneless Sirloin End Pork Loin Roast
Canadian AA
6oz clamshell
Original, 400gr
600-750gr
Jumbo White or Brown Mushrooms
Fresh Blueberries
Spreadable Cream Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Locally Raised BC Poultry
B.C. Grown “No.1”
Chilean Grown
Lactania
Dairyland
13.20 per kg
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99
4
99
Del Monte
Del Monte
Fruit Bowls
Fruit
Selected,398ml
4x107-112.5ml
Calbee
White Swan
Snapea Crisps
Jumbo Paper Towels
93gr
6’s
4
44
3$ for
5
3$ for
5
2$ for
4 99
¢
Prices in effect Jan. 02-04 , 2015 For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com
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www.comoxvalleyrecord.com
LET’S MAKE A FRESH START TO 2015! ...“In with great prices” on these perennial faves!
We’re celebrating “Out with the old 2014”... Canadian
Sunrise Farms
Extra Lean Ground Round Beef
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1kg
$
10
Outside Round Oven Roast
5
99
FAMILY PACK
4
lb
Ground Chicken Breast 13.20 per kg
6.59 per kg
99
2
5
99
PER
lb
Astro
Astro
Astro
Smooth & Fruity or Fat Free Yogourt
Yogourt
Yogourt
99
PER
lb
3
99
2
4
Post
3lb bag
8oz bag
99
Carrot Muffins
1
Simply Natural 739ml
3
99 6 pack
Extra Large
2
4
Plus Applicable Fees
Simply Natural
Organic Dressing
for
4
3$
Plus Applicable Fees
for
99 Arbutus Ridge
Homous
TrueBlue or TrueBlack
Quaker
Minute Maid
for
5
Copyright © 2014 Quality Foods and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only • All QF Stores Email: customerservice@qualityfoods.com
for
5
2$ for
Charmin Holds Up! Double Rolls, 12’s
5
www.qualityfoods.com
Red Rose
Hills Bros
3
144’s
340-453gr
1.36lt
1
470-600gr
3$ for
2
2
99
4
10
Plus Applicable Fees
2$ for
4
49 per 100gr
Hot Kid
Rice Crisps
4
44
4
99
99
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Fresh In The D eli!
99
Orange Pekoe Tea
Sushi
12 pieice California Rolls
Cocktail
Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal
10
Basic Bathroom Tissue
470ml
4
Cappuccino
100gr
Organic Chunky Salsa
2$
for
Biscuts
354ml
2$
5
Peak Freans
2
99
Simply Orange or Apple Juice
2$
6 pack
for
2$
340-400gr
1.75lt
99
2$
Honeycomb, Sugar Crisp or Alpha-Bits Cereal
454gr or 2lb
99
1.75lt
Simply Natural
¢
5$
256-350gr
Coffee
Spoon Size Shredded Wheat or Shreddies Cereal
2
99
10
99
This Weekend Only! Jan. 2-4 2015
Five Alive or Nesta
Organic Pasta Sauce
Pasta
3
10
Beverage
49
375-454gr
lb
lb
Organic Royal Gala Apples
Cello Spinach
Fresh Pomegranates
PER
B.C. “Extra Fancy”
“Fresh Express”
“Pom Wonderful”
2
49
Selected, 650-750gr
525-550gr
Granary Buns
Sprouted Grains Bread
PER
170-200gr
320gr
5
for
Feta Cheese
Shredded Cheese Blend
99
99
12x100gr
5$
Saputo
Saputo
Random Cut Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
Barilla
3
99
99
650gr
Paradise Island
Approx. 400gr
3
PER
11.00 per kg
FAMILY PACK
5.49 per kg
Grain Fed Free Run
Boneless Sirloin End Pork Loin Roast
Canadian AA
6oz clamshell
Original, 400gr
600-750gr
Jumbo White or Brown Mushrooms
Fresh Blueberries
Spreadable Cream Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Locally Raised BC Poultry
B.C. Grown “No.1”
Chilean Grown
Lactania
Dairyland
13.20 per kg
COMOX VALLEY RECORD • Thursday, January 1, 2015 13
www.comoxvalleyrecord.com
99
4
99
Del Monte
Del Monte
Fruit Bowls
Fruit
Selected,398ml
4x107-112.5ml
Calbee
White Swan
Snapea Crisps
Jumbo Paper Towels
93gr
6’s
4
44
3$ for
5
3$ for
5
2$ for
4 99
¢
Prices in effect Jan. 02-04 , 2015 For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com
SPORTS
1 year GIC
1.85
%
Robert Mulrooney
*Rates are subject to change Min. $50,000
Senior Investment Advisor Hollis Wealth (a Division of Scotia Capital Inc.)
r.mulrooney@holliswealth.com 1-145 19th Street 250-338-5222
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COMOX VALLEY RECORD ♦ SPORTS EDITOR: EARLE COUPER ♦ THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015
2014 YEAR IN REVIEW
Among the many highlights in local sports from July through December were, clockwise from top left: Geoff Kabush won a record eighth Canadian MTB championship; Cam Levins earned bronze in 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games; Christine Watson helped Canada’s mixed team win gold at the Homeless World Cup of Soccer; Kia van der Vliet raced to the junior women’s Keirin title at the national track cycling championships; Taylor Green re-signed with the Milwaukee Brewers; Comox Valley United enjoyed success in their first year in VISL Div. 1; Vanier’s Madi Gold (left) and Lauren Sargent went to a 7s rugby tournament in Colombia with the Dog River Howlers.
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BACKCOUNTRY • NORDIC Dr Sue Booth will be joining The Crown Isle Clinic in April 2015 To pre register or for immediate care please
call 250-338-1333 ‘The Crown Isle Clinic, @ the new Thrifty’s site, top of Ryan Rd’
Dr. Sue Booth
Open Until 2am Wed-Sat www.mexpub.ca 1001 Ryan Road • 250-703-9573
SHOWSHOE
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COMOX VALLEY WORSHIP DIRECTORY
2014 year in review
BAHÁ’Í FAITH
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA WELCOMES YOU TO SERVICES AT:
COMOX UNITED An Affirming Ministry
Comox Avenue at 250 Beach Dr.
Sunday Worship Worship and Sunday and Children & Youth Program 10 am Children & Youth Program Saturday Service at 5 pm (Sept-May)
10:00 am Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Email: cxunited@telus.net Rev. Maggie Enwright October to May
Full Wheelchair Access
Hearing Assistance
www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966
Many Comox Valley competitors enjoyed success in 2014. Included among them were, clockwise from top: Otto Schulte won the 2014 North Island Timing Association Super Pro championship, his 11th career drag racing title; twotime heart transplant recipient Robbie Thompson won gold in 5K cycling at the Canadian Transplant Games; and Kelsey Cragg took top spot in the Fitness Diva category at a World Beauty Fitness & Fashion event.
Rev. Maggie Enwright Email: cxunited@telus.net
Full Wheelchair Access
Hearing Assistance
www.comoxunitedchurch.com | 250-339-3966
Meeting in the Stan Hagen Theatre of the North Island College at 10 am Sunday Morning www.centralchurchefc.com Pastor Dave Koleba Associate Pastor Jeremy Boehm
Val 250-338-7727 (office)
There is Hope!
St. Peter
www.bahaisofcomox.org 250.702.3041 250.702.0574 www.courtenaybahai.org
SATURDAY
Rev. Anthony Divinagracia, Rector 579 - 5th Street, Courtenay
SUNDAY SERVICE WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10-10:45 am
SUNDAY
8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship
2946 Kilpatrick Ave. 250-338-1312
www.stpeterscomox.ca
LUTHERAN
PRESBYTERIAN COMOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN
250-334-4331
email: patmos@shaw.ca http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca
living hope
real people living real life experiencing real change
725 Aspen Rd., Comox
Comox Recreation 1855 Noel Ave “A place for you: John 14:2
10 am Sunday Worship
Worship Services
Services
Minister: Rev. Jenn Geddes 250-339-2882 e-mail:cvpc@shaw.ca comoxvalleypresbyterian.ca
Full Wheelchair Access
250-334-0616
FREE SCUBA Try-it Sessions!
During the Thursday 6-8pm everyone welcome swim 13 Years and up Parents must sign waiver
Starting January! CVRD Sports Centre Pool
Regular admission rates apply 30 minute sessions, first come-first served Sign up on deck Follow comoxvalleyrd
10am Sundays
Sunday 10:30am
Hearing Assistance
LIVING A VISION FOR CHRIST AND COMMUNITY
Spiritual Growth through Our Stages of Lives with Meg Roberts (Jan. 4) We Meet Every Sunday at 4:00 (September to June)
250 Beach Drive, Comox (at Comox United Church)
250-890-9262 cvuf.ca
Community Church
8:30 am,10:00 am
5:40 - No Service Join Us January 3rd
Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship
Comox Valley
St. John the Divine
See Website for Christmas Services 218 Church St., Comox • 250-339-2925
Jesus has a plan and a purpose for your life.
Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church (ELCIC)
“O God! These children are pearls, cause them to be nurtured within the shell of Thy loving kindness.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Comox Valley Parishes Welcome You!
Sunday
11:00 am & 7:00 pm
Children’s Classes – prayers and activities focused on the development of spiritual qualities, for children 3 to 10 years. All are welcome. ~~~
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
Full Gospel Christian Fellowship
Come, let Him show You the Way!
For schedules visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec or call 250-334-9622
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Mark R. Isfeld School 1551 Lerwick Road, Courtenay
250.334.9777 livinghope@shaw.ca
www.livinghopeonline.ca
RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH
Sunday Celebration 10:30 am
Hosts of “Comox Valley School of Supernatural Ministry”
Join us Sunday @ 10:30 am (Childcare provided)
~A Place to Discover Your Life Purpose ~ 1580 Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay, BC 250-338-8221
RESONATE BAPTIST CHURCH
“Sounding forth the Supremacy of Christ in all things” 10:00AM at
Brooklyn Elementary School 1290 Guthrie Rd., Comox
Everyone Welcome www.resonatechurch.ca
St. George’s “The church with a heart in the heart of the city”
6th & Fitzgerald Ave. Courtenay Phone: 250-334-4961 Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka
2201 Robert Lang Drive
Sunday Services: 10:30 am
250-334-8424
www.stgeorgesunitedchurch.com
(Old Fish and Game Building)
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Two pieces of ID required. For info contact: Granlund Fire Arms 250-286-9996 2nd Hand Military Store 250-337-1750 Tyee Marine 250-334-2942
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BURNARD THOMAS CARLYLE Burnie passed away on Thursday, December 19 at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 96 of cancer. He was a kind and considerate man who will be dearly missed by family and friends. Burnie was born at the family farm near Bethune, Saskatchewan and spent much of his youth in the pioneer town of Carrot River, Saskatchewan. During WW II, he was a mechanic in the RCAF. Following the war, he married Muriel and they built their home in Campbell River, raising four sons. While Burnie enjoyed fishing, playing cards and travel, he is best remembered for his gardens which were a great source of pride to him. Burnie was highly valued as an employee and co-worker throughout his career. He enjoyed and was most proud of his last job as head of Maintenance at Campbell River General Hospital, from which he retired at the age of 63. Late in life, Burnie was blessed by his marriage to Corine. They built a loving, happy home and were tremendously supportive of each other. Burnie is survived by his wife Corine of Courtenay, sister Dorothy (Fred) of Abbotsford; sons Don (Elaine) of Campbell River, Stanley (Rennae) of Port Coquitlam, and Owen (Angie) of Qualicum Beach, and grandchildren Cameron, Melanie (Liam), Matthew, Andrew, Courtenay (Rob), Anthony, Aarron, and Spencer. He is remembered fondly by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Muriel, his wife of 55 years, son Norman, brother William and sisters Evelyn, Mildred and Mary. The family thanks the doctors and staff of St. Joseph's General Hospital for the wonderful professional and compassionate care they provided him. Friends are invited to join the family in a celebration of Burnie's life on Saturday, 10 January at 2:00 PM, at Comox Valley Funeral Home, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. For those wishing to do so, donations in Burnie's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, with the family's appreciation. As blood transfusions maintained Burnie's life the last several years, the family encourages blood donation. Contact Canadian Blood Services: www.blood.ca or 1-888-236-6283 for information on how to become a blood donor.
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Pamela Ann Watson March 3, 1937 - December 24, 2014 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Watson, beloved wife of Wilf Smith. Pamela is survived by her husband Wilf, son Eric Watson (Monica), Helen and Aaron, daughter Katherine (Elaine), stepsons Rob Smith (Marie), Eric and Ryan, Allen Smith (Terri) Kirsten and Lauren. Pamela enjoyed a 25 year career as a nurse, both training and working at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. A memorial service will be held at Piercy’s Mt. Washington Funeral Home on Friday, January 2 at 1:00pm. At Pamela’s request please do not send flowers, those wishing to pay tribute are asked to do so by making a donation in her name to the scleroderma society. www.sclerodermabc.ca Scleroderma Association of BC, Social Services Organization. Box 218, Delta Main, Delta, B.C. V4K 3N7
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2000 TOYOTA ECHO 5 speed Standard. 128,000 km. Very economical. Low maintenance car. $3000. Call Chris @ 250203-4886. In Campbell River.
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1998 Toyota Corolla CE, 4 cyl. standard, runs well, good tires. $1100. 1993 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton, long box with canopy, hitch. Re-built engine and transmission. Never snow tires. $850. Call 250-871-8832
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TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Quiet, well maintained adult building just two blocks from Comox Mall and one block from Filberg Park. Nicely decorated and attractive. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222 or John @ 250-703-2264.
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LARGE ONE BEDROOM bright and spacious. Recent renovation. Very attractive. Quiet, mature adult building. Central Courtenay. Security entry. Elevator. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
CAPRI 1081 Stewart Ave. TWO BEDROOM bright and spacious in a quiet, well maintained adult building in central Courtenay. Large rooms and nicely renovated. Security entry. Dining room window. A unique suite. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM recently renovated. Top floor. Full sized appliances including dishwasher and in-suite washer/dryer. Spacious and nicely decorated. In-suite storage, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Convenient location just a few blocks from downtown and Filberg Seniors Centre. Fully equipped resident social room. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building. Security entry and elevator. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. UNIQUE AND SPECIAL ONE BEDROOM AND DEN corner suite with two large, private patios. Hardwood Floors. Freshly painted. A very attractive suite. Quiet, well maintained mature adult building in central Comox close to all amenities. Resident social room. Security entry. ALSO TWO BEDROOM. Call Greg @ 250-339-1222.
VILLA MONTECITO 1331 England Ave. TWO BEDROOM over 1000 sq. ft. in a modern, well maintained and mature adult building just three blocks from downtown. Full-sized appliances with in-suite washer/dryer. Large, designer kitchen. Ensuite. In-suite storage. Very attractive suite freshly renovated. Security Entry. Call David @ 250-3380267.
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MAZDA 2007 Pick-up. 24,000 km. Silver, A/C, P/B, P/S, stereo, box liner, 4-cyl, RWD. $11,395. Like new. Call (250)203-6657 or (250)2861308, Campbell River.
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The Comox Valley Road Runners’ annual Jingle Bell Charity Run for the Comox Valley Food Bank was held Dec. 7 at Seal Bay Park. An enthusiastic crowd of 186 runners and walkers raised a van load of donated food plus $1,301.80. Above are (l to r) Jeff Hampton, president Comox Valley Food Bank; Wilf Craats, event coordinator; Roz Smith, president Comox Valley Road Runners and Santa.
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The Hope Afloat Dragon Boat team present a cheque for $1,137 to Jane Murphy – President/CEO St. Joseph’s General Hospital. The funds came from tag day and will support the expansion of the Cancer Care Unit at St. Joseph’s. In the photo, from right - Barb Paulson, Glenda Wilson, Leona Peter, Barb Carroll, Jane Murphy, Wilma Deneault, Barb Krock, Sheila Barnes, Betty Goodwin and Anne Stark.
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The Comox Valley Airport was pleased to donate a tree for the Y.A.N.A Christmas Tree Auction that fetched a whopping $2,525 – the highest bid ever received in the event’s history! This generous crew also donated four hampers stuffed by airport employees to the Coast Realty Group Christmas Spirit Hamper Fund. Thanks to all who participated including: Budget Car and Truck Rentals, Central Mountain Air, On the Fly Café, Mid Island Gifts, National Rental Cars, Pacific Coastal Airlines and WestJet. 4R’s student, Emma, practices her multiplication facts as she tosses a bean bag back and forth with Chelsie Stubbs, Courtenay BMO Bank of Montreal branch manager, while her teacher, Leslie Culley Nielsen, looks on. Using tactile and kinaesthetic learning strategies is one of the many methods used to help those who struggle to assimilate information solely from the written or spoken word. Chelsie stopped by the office to present a donation from BMO Bank of Montreal which will help support the 4R’s Education Centre (Soc.) in its efforts to ensure that all those who need their specialized services are able to access them.
On behalf of 19 Wing Comox, (from left) Acting Wing Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Glen Watters, Wing Chief Warrant Officer Jean-Claude Parent, present United Way executive director Signy Madden with a cheque worth $50,012.09, towards the United Way Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign along with Captain Kirsten MacFayden and Sergeant Yan Senechal.
Spices and Blarney gave the $1,200 proceeds from their cooking class at the Blue Moon Winery to Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness. From left to right are Marla Limousin from Blue Moon Winery; Richard Clarke from Dawn to Dawn; Liz Datoo and Joline Martin from Spices and Blarney.
Georgia Bellamy and Dawson German of the Vanier Girls rugby team accept a cheque in the amount of $1,200 from the Courtenay Order of the Royal Purple Honoured Royal Lady Thelma Lund and Dianne Loomis. The money will be put towards the support of the program and of players that are in need of financial aid.
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Celebrating Excellence in Education: NIC recognized 61 employees’ dedication and more than 900 years of service to post-secondary education on the North Island at a recent Employee Recognition event. Former political science instructor Paul Whyte and Alan Burgess, each retired after 30 years, the longest serving teaching staff at the Comox Valley campus.
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The blessing ceremony for the new K’omoks First Nation administration building took place Friday, Dec. 12. PHOTO BY RON POGUE
Building and business openings highlight second half of 2014 July was a month for new businesses in the Comox Valley, and it began on Canada Day, with the opening of the White Whale (formerly Monte Christo on the River). The popular dining location on Comox Road, featuring arguably the most serene patio of any restaurant in the city, changed ownership and name on July 1. The Comox Valley Reflexology Centre opened for business in July at 216 Fifth St. in downtown Courtenay. Proceeds from its first day were donated to the YANA charity (You Are Not Alone). Another local winery changed hands, as Layne Craig and Brenda Hetman-Craig took ownership of 40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery on Anderton Road in July.
August The Bamboo Inn Restaurant in Comox celebrated 30 years of operation in August.
September Courtenay entrepreneur Susan Cameron launched the FAAST system (Food Allergy Awareness Systems Technology) September at the Bamboo Garden in Courtenay.
October Calorie Connection owner Don Catling was among the honorees at the Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation’s annual Aboriginal
Business Awards in Tofino. Catling, a Courtenay resident and Métis Nation member, won for outstanding business achievement. •Comox Toastmasters celebrated 10 years of helping community members become better communicators and leaders.
November A husband and wife team from Comox was the lone winner from the Comox Valley at the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Vancouver Island Torch Awards. Bill and Bonnie Moore, owners of Moore’s Cleaning & Maintenance Service, won the trades cat-
egory at the annual awards. •The Geeks at My Tech Guys celebrated eight years of providing service to the Comox Valley. •Thrifty Foods hosted a grand re-opening of its renovated vitamins department to celebrate a bigger and brighter space at the downtown Courtenay grocery.
December Manatee Holdings of Courtenay was named a semi-finalist for Best International Trade, a category in the Small Business BC Awards. The awards acknowledge the contribution of small business own-
ers to communities and the global economy. •North Island College’s Remote WebBased Science Lab (RWSL) is one of the best online innovations in the world, according to a prestigious American business school. The University of Pennsylvania shortlisted RWSL as a top-12 finalist for a Reimagine Education Award at the Wharton School of Business. The K’omoks First Nation Band officially opened its new administration office, just six months after ground was turned on the construction site.
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The month began with the story of a defiant senior who refused to comply with BC Hydro’s legacy meter fee and as a result had her power cut off by the provincial Crown corporation. The story caused quite an uproar in local circles and Rotraut Knopp became an inspiration for many of the anti-smart meter crowd throughout B.C. ••• Two weeks before the Nov. 15 election, all three municipalities held all-candidate forums, in one form or another. Comox and Cumberland went with the triedand-true, questions from the crowd format. Courtenay tried a new format that proved popular with attendees. Citizens sat at tables and candidates were rotated from table to table in “speed dating” fashion to answer questions from voters in a more intimate fashion. The elections themselves held a few surprises, and nowhere did the voters speak more loudly with their actions than in Area B of the Comox Valley Regional District, where challenger Rod Nichol ousted incumbent director Jim Gillis with a whopping 73 per cent of the vote. In fact, Gillis received the fewest votes among all seven director candidates. Ed Grieve (Area C) and Bruce Jolliffe (Area A) retained their seats. The closest mayoral race was in Comox, where Paul Ives retained his seat with 53 per cent of the vote. The race wasn’t as close in Courtenay, as Mayor Jangula was given the voters’ assent for another four years at the helm of the city, with 58 per cent of the ballots cast. The voters stayed away in droves on election day, with only 30 per cent of eligible voters casting ballots in Courtenay. Comox (41.3 per cent) and Cumberland (40.7) were higher, but still a disappointing turnout for the grassroots level of our nation’s democratic process. ••• On the human interest level, the Record introduced its readers to Reuben Forsland, a local luthier who has become the “guitar maker to the stars”. He was commissioned in 2014 to create a custom guitar for none other than former Guns ‘n’ Roses guitarist, Slash.
Upper left, Larry Jangula (seated) and his family celebrate his successful mayoralty campaign; bottom left - Paul Ives (right) and his father do the same; above - Reuben Forsland works on the guitar that former Guns ‘N Roses guitarist Slash commissioned him to create. Below left, Rotraut Knopp lights a candle in her home, after BC Hydro cut off her power on Oct. 30 because of her refusal to pay the legacy fee on her analog meter. FILE PHOTOS
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