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NEWS Another achievement for Stocky James (Stocky) Edwards, a decorated Second World War fighter pilot, was honoured in a Thursday ceremony at the Sid Williams Theatre by the Comox Valley Walk of Achievement. ■ P3
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A young Courtenay woman has teamed with businesses, individuals and churches to organize a ‘Stuffie Drive’ for Syrian refugee children coming to B.C. ■ P4
A tree nearly as wide as the Courtenay River flows under the Fifth Street Bridge during the first of a series of storms to hit Courtenay over the weekend. Forecasters are advising residents to brace themselves for more wet weather throughout the week.
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Winter Harp returns In its 23rd year, and as popular today as ever, one of this country’s most joyous annual traditions returns to the Sid Williams Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 10 as part of the theatre society’s 2015 – 2016 Blue Circle Series. ■ P23
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The Strathcona Nordics took the mainland by storm this past weekend, sending 25 racers The aqua dam on Comox Avenue, across from the CVRD office. to Whistler Olympic Park’s cross-country ski PHOTO BY TERRY FARRELL trails for their first race of the season. Twenty of the 25 skiers came back with medals. round-the-clock security, fall and river flows. Staff is ■ P25 so staff will determine this having regular teleconferweek whether it needs to ence calls with Emergency remain standing. Management BC, and the “That will depend on what Comox Valley and StrathcoBusiness ■ P11 the weather forecast is like,” na regional districts. Allen said. “We’re keeping on top of Classifieds ■ P28 BC Hydro is providing the things,” Allen said. City with updates on rainSee STORM, Page 3
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Stocky is flanked by Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula, who holds the plaque that will be laid on Fifth Street, and Comox Mayor Paul Ives, with Stocky’s “keeper” plaque.
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James (Stocky) Edwards, a decorated Second World War fighter pilot, was honoured in a Thursday ceremony at the Sid Williams Theatre by the Comox Valley Walk of Achievement. The organization recognizes people who have excelled in their field, and who have made significant and lasting contributions in their professional or personal lives.
Second World War flying ace honoured with Walk of Achievement plaque Canada’s highest scoring ace in the western desert campaign during the Second World War, Edwards served with 260 Squadron in the Western Desert Air Force in North Africa in 1943. He flew Spitfires after first piloting a Kittyhawk.
On June 6, 1944 he and his squadron helped protect the Allied forces that landed on the beaches of Normandy. Edwards, 94, has been inducted into the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame, and received an Order of Canada medal. Last year, he was appointed a Knight of France’s Legion of Honour for his actions during D-Day and the Battle of France. Stocky and his wife Toni have lived in Comox the past 40-plus years.
Storm: BC Hydro dealing with weather-related power outages Continued from Page 1 “So far we’ve been fortunate.” There is concern, however, about the Pineapple Express weather system possibly coming our way late-Monday or Tuesday. The weather pattern brings southwest winds to the Pacific Northwest or California along with warm, moist air. BC Hydro has released a substantial amount of water in anticipation of rains to come. “Generally, BC Hydro’s flood risk management operations may be able to handle a few storms, but not potentially five storms in succession,”
Hydro spokesman Stephen Watson said Friday. “This is the worst case scenario. Each storm eats away at our reservoir water storage capacity.”
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More than 10,000 Comox Valley residents were left in the dark Sunday, thanks to a massive storm which battered the area. According to Ted Olynyk, BC Hydro’s community relations manager for Vancouver Island, many residents found themselves in the dark just after 7 p.m. Power was restored to the major-
ity of the area by Monday morning, with just 1,200 customers on Hornby Island awaiting their power. “It’s not unusual this time of year to have this many storms, but it is usual to have this many events in a row,” he said, and added BC Hydro does bring in extra crews to help with storm events. Olynyk noted while Smart Meters do help to indicate where power is down, he encourages customers to always report an outrage. “Always call 9-1-1 if you see a downed line,” he added. –Erin Haluschak
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), in conjunction with Island Health, has issued a boil water notice effective immediately. Due to the intense rainfall experienced over the past 24 hours, turbidity levels have risen in both Comox Lake and the Puntledge River. The water that supplies the Comox Valley water local service areas originates in Comox Lake and is taken from the Puntledge River and delivered to approximately 41,000 residents. All users of the Comox Valley water system (especially those with compromised immune systems), are instructed to boil their drinking water for one minute at a rolling boil. Those areas affected by this boil water notice are the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox, and the Comox Valley, Arden, Marsden/Camco, Greaves Crescent, and England Road water local service areas. Please note: this boil water notice does not affect residents in the Village of Cumberland, Royston or those connected to the Black Creek-Oyster Bay water supply system. Until the boil water notice is lifted, all users are asked to minimize non-essential water use. The CVRD will advise users when the problem is resolved. If you have any questions regarding this notice call the CVRD at 250-334-6006. For updated information and resources on the boil water notice, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/boil.
Boxing Day Polar Bear Swim The Comox Community Centre hosts another fun and frigid Polar Bear Swim at Goose Spit, Dec. 26 at noon. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. “The Polar Bear Swim is such a great event,” said recreation director Mandy Johns. “There is no better way to get the family out and active after Christmas.” Comox Fire Rescue will be there for everyone’s safety and serving hot chocolate to warm up swimmers after their ocean dip. Special thanks to Caffe Amantes, Selah Surf Company, Smitty’s Restaurant Comox, Benino Gelato, Blackfin Pub and Twisted Dishes Cafe for their donations. “Local businesses have been so supportive of the Polar Bear swim; they deserve such kudos for stepping up to help,” said recreation programmer Amy Bauman. There will be prizes for youngest and most senior swimmer, most spirit, biggest family participation as well as door prizes eligible to anyone who braves the cold water. Children six years and up may participate and must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free, community event. Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Comox Valley Food Bank. For more information on the Polar Bear Swim call the Comox Community Centre at 250-339-2255.
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The largest mural on the side of the Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre features a horse race at the Courtenay Fair in 1913. Other murals include a photo of a horse stable on the Courtenay Museum, scenes from the Courtenay wharf and bridge on Sixth Street at Cliffe Avenue, photos of Florence and Robert Filberg on the Florence Filberg Centre, and a scene from a Courtenay Parade float in the 1920s on the Sid Williams lower windows. New images have also been added to the fence at Fifth Street and England Avenue,
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Taxpayers on the hook for Trudeau’s nannies
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ell, that was a short honeymoon. New PM Justin Trudeau was ushered into power amid a mood of positivity and change. After a Conservative government that, in its later years, had been mired in numerous spending scandals, from $8 orange juice to Mike Duffy’s trial, any new leader had to campaign to be clean. And Trudeau did, decrying tax cuts for the rich that would have benefited him and other members of Canada’s one per cent. But now, having settled in, Trudeau suddenly has no problem accepting taxpayer money for things he could easily afford for himself. The Trudeau family’s two nannies will be paid for out of the public purse, not the Trudeau family bank account. That’s an astoundingly tone-deaf decision for a government just coming into power to make. Especially after an election that wasn’t just fought over corruption and overspending, but over public access to child care. On the spending side, Mr. Trudeau can certainly afford to pay for his own childcare needs. This year the PM will be paid $334,800, which happens to be more than 10 times the median income in Canada. While other Canadians fret about finding a daycare they can afford, has space, and trust with their kids, at least one family can relax. During the campaign, each of the parties had their plans for child care, with the NDP advocating a publicly funded system, the Tories looking to tax breaks for the middle (and wealthy) classes, and the Liberals… they promised to start working on a plan within 100 days of taking office. Well, they certainly applied that zeal for action to taking care of their leader’s childcare needs. Let’s hope they drop the government funded nannies and start worrying about the rest of Canadians within the next couple of months. C’mon Mr. Trudeau. The clock is ticking! -Campbell River Mirror
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Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has released the latest update to the B.C. Liberal government’s “strategic growth plan” for farm and food products. After reporting a record $12.3 billion in total agriculture and agri-food sales in B.C. for 2014, the latest plan sets a new goal of increasing it to $15 billion by 2020. It’s a mostly status quo plan, continuing current marketing efforts and encouraging higher-value production of a wider range of products. The ministry intends to hire its first expert in food and beverage production. It’s a reflection of the fact that fully 70 per cent of that $12.3 billion comes from food and beverage processing. This continues the government’s push to improve economic viability of farms by allowing more food product manufacturing and sales on Agricultural Land Reserve property. Letnick says another key strategy is to improve access to irrigation. B.C. has 20,000 farm operations, a number that’s holding steady even as the average age of farmers increases. Opposition MLAs formed their own agriculture committee to tour the province over the past year,
government’s decision to split the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones, with more latitude for nonfarm activities outside the southwest and Okanagan. But we’re starting to see signs of the new system of regional Agricultural Land Commission panels working with local governments. The Langley Times reports that the Township of Langley quietly signed a deal with the ALC in July to allow development of farmland near the Aldergrove border crossing and Langley airport. The agreement says there is a need for a “defensible and durable urban/ ALR edge.” If you think everyone loves farming, you’ve likely never lived on this “urban/ALR edge.” The latest example is on Vancouver Island, where urban neighbours are protesting an established farmer’s decision to clear a forested property for hay growing. The farmer has been forced to erect a chain-link fence to keep out trespassers who have decided the property is a park that they can use when they like. The mayors of Saanich and View Royal seem more concerned with appeasing urban complainers than protecting the right to farm. They are being pressed to buy up idle ALR land to soothe urban voters repelled by logging and farming. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc
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chaired by NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham and independent Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington. Their report speaks to some of the issues not discussed by the government. One of those is foreign purchase of farmland, a matter subject to regulation in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba but not B.C. Properties have also been purchased to grow hay for export to Asia, and Huntington says she continues to hear of costly farmland in Delta and Surrey being bought at prices long-established farm families can’t afford. We’ve seen a British food and drug conglomerate buy up B.C. Interior farms to plant trees for carbon offsets, a project that was wound down after local protests. Popham and Huntington are calling for a systematic inventory of foreign purchases, to determine if regulation is needed here as climate change shifts growing patterns. Popham argues that with California enduring years of drought, B.C. can’t continue to depend on imports for more than half its food. “We have countries that are actively seeking food producing land, because their countries are having difficulties producing under drought conditions,” Popham said. “So before we know it, our farmland could be bought up by other countries that are actively and smartly trying to ensure their own food security.” Neither Letnick nor the opposition MLAs could produce results from the
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Immigrant can relate to Climate change is trying times nothing to make light of Dear editor, While reading the many recent articles relating to homelessness and refugees, I was reminded of my own story. When I entered Canada as an immigrant in 1971 we were well received. Even though I could not speak English, I tried to make ends meet. This was accomplished by taking on various jobs much different to those I was used to in the Netherlands which were all related to sales positions with heavy equipment. I began working for commission, selling vacuum cleaners. I had a good run on it, however, when it came to closing the deal I was not successful because earlier on in Holland I had learned not to depend on credit. Selling vacuum cleaners could only be successful if you adopted that concept. I declined to do that so I decided to work on a labour job in construction. After six weeks, just prior to Christmas I was laid off. I tried hard to get other employment, but to no avail. However, we were very blessed. Just a few days before the Christmas celebrations began we were surprised by Canadian friendship and generosity. Our Christmas was overwhelming in comparison to what we had been used to in Holland. Turkey and all the trimmings, a decorated tree, and gifts for all were quietly and secretly delivered to our home. I still remember today that previous to this I had contacted Social Services in Calgary because we needed financial help. It was a humiliating move but there were very few questions asked and our daily needs were provided for. As a family, we remember those days of humanitarian generosity and kindness as the best experience of all time in the worst of circumstances. I wish that all the refugees and homeless people hopefully can have a similar experience. Let us show with all the goodness in our hearts that we can reach out and make a difference to those who are most needy at this time in their lives. Ary Sala Fanny Bay
Dear editor, Re: Climate change is nothing but a scam (Letter, Nov. 17) W.A. Metner describes climate change as “nothing but a scam” by asserting a global conspiracy among scientists and pointing to a new study about expanding Antarctic ice sheets. This study, like all new research about the drivers and effects of climate change, is important to our understanding of Earth’s systems. In this case, the research suggests that the long-term trend of increased snow accumulation is currently overcompensating for the effect of increased glacial melt in the Antarctic. Metner, however, confusingly links this Antarctic study to the Arctic – a region with overwhelming evidence of warming temperatures and declining ice sheets. The global climate system is dynamic and complex, and the one thing that Metner gets right is that the climate is always changing. Natural factors affect the climate heterogeneously across the globe, resulting in cooling, warming, and changes in precipitation. Scientists know this. But they also know based on thousands of peer-reviewed papers dating back over a century that human action, and in particular the burning of fossil fuels, has a profound effect on the climate. Moreover, to say that a warming climate is good because Canada might have longer growing seasons is pretty narrow-minded as a large portion of the Earth’s human population and accumulated biodiversity will be at risk unless the world collectively transitions to a low carbon economy. Indeed, the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world who contributed the least to the problem will bear the brunt of the effects. And as history has shown, massive migrations of people escaping drought and diminishing resources are a recipe for conflict. A few people might still call climate change a global “scam”, but fortunately more Canadians, including our political leaders, are looking at the evidence and seeing
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Reasons not to pave Rotary Trail Dear editor, The article of Nov. 24 regarding the paving of Rotary Trail (Rotary approaches council regarding paving of trail) said, “the trail is hard in some areas and soft in others, which makes it difficult for young riders and those pushing strollers.” It seems that it would be less expensive to firm up the soft areas rather than pave the entire trail. The present gravel and dirt surface is easier to walk fast and jog on than a paved surface because it is softer and thereby creates less impact on the feet. Paving removes that area by one more step from being a nature walk, something highly prized by many urban dwellers. Gail Kettles, Courtenay
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Thorburn on a medical mission to Mexico ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com
Ryan Thorburn’s career has taken him across the world to Tokyo and south to Haiti for reactive measures, but he’s counting on his current trip to Mexico to be much more proactive. The Comox paramedic was a member of the Canadian Medical Assistance Teams which deployed its rapid disaster assessment team to Sendai, Japan in March 2011 following the devastating 9.0-magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami. In 2010, Thorburn volunteered with CMAT, working in Haiti following their catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Now, with an ambulance full of donated wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and canes, he is en route to El Tuito, an area about an hour south of Puerto Vallarta, with the goal of helping residents with safe and comfortable medical transport. “I work for BC Ambulance and I wanted to buy one of the older ambulances and do something with it … I thought that taking it to a small place in Mexico would be kind of fun. That’s what I did. This is from the fleet - it’s actually a Port Hardy ambulance - it was decommissioned. I purchased it from asset disposal through
the BC Government. With a few fixes and a few dollars, it’s running tip-top now.” Thorburn began raising money with the help of friends and family but quickly realized it wasn’t going to be enough. Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club accepted his initiative as their international project and gave him the destination of El Tuito. “We’ve done a lot of fundraising. A lot of Mexican dinners, and I’ve hit up all my friends and family for support, and the fire department. We’ve all pitched in.” Driving down with a friend who works as a wastewater specialist, Thorburn left last week and hopes to be in the region by mid-week this week. While the ambulance itself won’t be used to make house calls, it will be doing transfers between the clinic in El Tuito, which serves 15 villages, and Puerto Vallarta. “The actual health clinic isn’t even open yet - it’s going to be open in the new year and they don’t have a way to comfortably take patients from the clinic to Puerto Vallarta. There are people there who are eagerly awaiting for wheelchairs right now … just the basics that would help the clinic get by.” While Thorburn is used to the Canadian health system, he understands the various medical standards around the world. Many people, particularly those in El Tuito, take care of themselves, and take it upon their own families to make it to health clinics, he noted. He hopes to alleviate some of that pressure with use of the ambulance. “It’s more of a proactive service as opposed to a reac-
tive service. Hopefully it’ll be useful and in the future if they extend their care at the clinic to go door-to-door maybe I can be involved in going down more. So (the ambulance) will provide some comfort and a decent asset for the clinic.” While he admitted the trip is different than travelling to Haiti or Japan - particularly emotionally - one issue that Thorburn has thought about is his safety. Last month, two Australian travellers who were on a road trip from Edmonton to Guadalajara were found dead in a burnt-out shell of a van in the Sinaloa region of Mexico. In 2014, a 33-year-old New York stock trader disappeared while travelling to Brazil for the World Cup on his motorcycle. His body was found later near the resort town of Zihuatanejo, in the state of Guerrero. Thorburn explained he has worked through a lot of the paperwork necessary for the trip, but takes comfort in looking at the bigger picture. “I do have to travel through the area where the Edmonton fellows (travelled). I am worried, but if you look at the big numbers - the number of tourists who have gone to Mexico and did not encounter any problems - it’s okay. There’s a Rotary Club down there that’s going to receive me when I get there.” He plans on crossing the border at Tijuana Dec. 8 or 9, and will return on Dec. 19, after teaching first aid and delivering the equipment and ambulance.
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ability roots run deep and owner Jamie Boulding has found that being part of Green Tourism has “helped us to stay competitive. We offer a true, off-grid experience, and with the growing competition, this certification gives us a competitive advantage.” 40 Knots is the first Island winery to become certified by the international program. Owners Brenda Hetman-Craig and Layne Robert Craig chose to join Green Tourism because they were “seeking assistance with furthering their business plan to be ethically and environmentally responsible and gain recognition for efforts by a recognized and reputable program.” When asked how the certification is helping them, Brenda said, “Green Tourism provided expert advice regarding reductions in electricity and water consumption and offered resources for purchasing sustainable products. They created a prioritized action list for our planned work that gave us the highest impact for money savings and environmental footprint reductions.” Other North Island members include Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours, West Coast Expeditions and Destiny River Adventures. GreenStep is working with businesses around the Island, with most certified members in the Capital Regional District. But “by establishing our presence up
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Winter Harp a ‘must see’ holiday tradition In its 23rd year, and as popular today as ever, one of this country’s most joyous annual traditions returns to the Sid Williams Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 10 as part of the theatre society’s 2015 – 2016 Blue Circle Series. A “must-see” ticket on the holiday calendar, Winter Harp is a joyous concert experience that has captured the spirit of the season, and audience’s hearts, for more than two decades. On stage, Winter Harp’s outstanding musicians and singers, clad in beautiful medieval attire, perform a collection of music that ranges from familiar carols to Celtic, medieval, and world tunes. Magical backdrops of cathedral and snow set a stage for the golden Celtic and classical harps, drums, tambourines, temple bells, flutes, and an assortment of beautiful ancient and rare instruments, including the ethereal-sounding bass psaltery (the only one like it in the world), theorganistrum (an early form of the hurdy-gurdy), and the Swedish nyckelharpa. Winter Harp concerts have become destination events, having developed a loyal following from across Canada and beyond. Wherever they’re from, audience members end up in a similar place during the show. “Christmas is about memories,” says Winter Harp co-founder and director, Lori Pappajohn. “We remember
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December 28 – January 3 Sid Williams Theatre Tickets: 250-338-2430, ext 1 or www.sidwilliamstheatre.com
Dec. 28, 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m. ($22) Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve performance at 7:30 p.m. $22) Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. ($22); Jan. 3 Matinée at 2:00 p.m. ($20)
Winter Harp returns to the Sid Williams Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 10. the beautifully-decorated tree, we remember grandparents, we remember the presents we received. At Winter Harp the carols we perform and the stories and poems we read take people into their memories. It’s lovely looking out at the audience. Everyone has their own memories of Christmas. That’s where we journey, and we welcome people of all backgrounds to join us.” This year’s ensemble of outstanding artists welcomes a new voice in Krista Gibbard, a classical-
ly trained soprano whose repertoire ranges from light opera and oratorio to ancient and Celtic music. Krista has performed as a soloist for groups such as the Vancouver Bach Choir and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. “We were delighted when we found Krista,” said Lori Pappajohn. “She has our exact sound -- a crystal-pure voice with a lovely mixture of ancient and Celtic colourings.” Show sponsor Atlas Cafe will be on hand when the doors open at 6:30 p.m. to
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serve appetizer samples, and the theatre lounge has hot apple cider on special. Come early and enjoy! Tickets for this Blue Circle Series performance are $44 for members, $49 for general public, $34 for students and groups of 10 or more. Members can add this show to a SID TIX pack for just $34. Purchase in person at the Ticket Centre Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by phone 250-338-2430, or online at sidwilliamstheatre.com. - Sid Williams Theatre Society
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The Comox Valley Art Gallery will be buzzing on Saturday, Dec. 12 with an all-ages lantern making workshop, a community solstice celebration, the opening of a new exhibition, a drop-in for the gallery’s volunteers and supporters … and a kissing booth. The lantern making workshop is for all ages, and runs from 1 to 5 p.m. in the CVAG studio. Admission is free, and donations are welcome. Materials are supplied, but bring your own jar and tea light if possible. Also from 1 to 5 p.m. the
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gallery will serve snacks and beverages as part of a dropin to thank the gallery’s volunteers and supporters, and to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition. Everyone is welcome to attend. The new exhibition – “Telling Story” – is a group show of work by students at North Island College/Emily Carr University of Art and Design. It will run in the CVAG community space until Dec. 26. Starting at 3 p.m., media artist Carrie Tannant will set up a kissing booth where she will record video images
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Arthur saves Christmas at the Sid Come celebrate the season at the Sid Williams Theatre! Arthur Christmas will screen Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. as part of the Sid Williams Theatre Society’s family film series. Everyone knows that each Christmas Santa Claus delivers presents to every last child on Earth. What everyone doesn’t know is that Santa accomplishes the feat with a very hightech operation beneath the North Pole. But when the unthinkable happens, and Santa misses one child out of hundreds of millions, someone has to save the day. It’s up to Arthur (James McAvoy), Santa’s youngest son, to deliver a present to the forgotten tyke before Christmas morning dawns. Don’t miss this fun and affordable afternoon for the whole family. Admission is pay what you can by donation. There will be popcorn and prizes. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the film begins at 2.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou
TREASURER Board Member Sophie Simard - 250-792-3173 comoxvalleychildrenschoir@gmail.com
Comox Valley Children’s Choir seeks volunteer Treasurer! Take over from a very organized and competent Treasurer, and learn the ropes quickly and easily. Estimated monthly contribution: 3 hours. Meetings every 1-2 months. Once yearly taxes.
Group Facilitator
Carmen Costantino - 250-465-9229 comoxstrokerecovery@gmail.com
Santa’s son, Arthur, saves the day in this animated holiday tale.
There are great prizes to be won in a colouring contest thanks to family film series sponsor the Financial Team of Nicole Deters & Associates. Stop by the Sid Williams Theatre’s ticket centre - Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - to pick up a colouring contest entry and bring the
completed page to the film on Dec. 13. The family film series continues in the new year with Matilda (Jan. 17) and We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (Feb. 7). These family films are fundraising events for the Sid Williams Theatre Society. The Sid was a state-of-
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the-art movie house when it opened 80 years ago, then known as the Bickle Theatre. For full event information and a theatrical trailer of the film, visit www.sidwilliamstheatre.com. - Sid Williams Theatre Society
Comox Valley Children’s Choir hosts Christmas recital Celebrate the joy and light of the holiday season with Comox Valley Children’s Choir and Resonate, a new a capella octet initiated by Wendy Nixon Stothert. The recital takes place Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. at Comox Pentecostal Church by donation at the door. The Comox Valley Children’s Choir has recently reformed under the musical direction of Sophie Simard, and are accompanied by local musician and pianist
Rachel Fuller. In their second season, the children show promise in their musical growth, and much seasonal cheer. This concert will not only feature an adult a capella group, but also familiar holiday pieces by the children. Bring the whole family. Join the singers for goodies by donation in the lobby following the concert. For more information call Sophie 250-792-3173, or email comoxvalleychildren- The Comox Valley Children’s Choir is holding Christmas recital Dec. 13 schoir@gmail.com PHOTO by Peter Sinclair with some special guests.
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Group Facilitator - Looking for a volunteer to facilitate a group of stroke survivors biweekly, for 2 hours per session. Their role will be to help provide hope, support and encouragement with a small education component to deliver.
One to One Visitor
Carmen Christiansen - 250-850-2420 carmen.christiansen@viha.ca
Volunteers are needed to visit one to 3 socially isolated residents at the Cumberland Health Centre and Lodge. One time per week on a regular basis. Scheduling is flexible and training is provided.
Furniture Moving, Display & Customer Service Nancy Carlson - 250-338-5133 volunteer@cvsalarmy.ca
Volunteers are needed to help sort, move, and display furniture plus provide customer service at the Salvation Army Thrift Stores. Minimum 2-4 hours scheduled time per week. Must be a friendly, courteous team player.
Toy Cleaner
Volunteer Coordinator - 250-334-8063 cvtoylibrary@gmail.com
The CV Toy Library is looking for volunteers to help them clean all donated toys before they can lend them out to children. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for people who cannot easily leave their homes, or who cannot commit to regular or daytime volunteer hours.
Hostess
Liz Friis - 250-338-1451 Liz.Friis@sjghcomox.ca
Glacier View Lodge Society is recruiting more hostess volunteers. Help porter residents to and from the dining room, serves coffee and tea, visit with residents, and encourages residents who may need prompting to eat their meal.
Board of Directors
Beverly Campbell - 250-334-9225 ed.cvhis@gmail.com
Comox Valley Head Injury Society is looking for new members for their board of directors. Volunteer needs to be available to provide support and direction and to provide expertise to a not for profit organization providing services to brain injured clients and their families.
Hospice Volunteer
Brenda Merk Hildebrand - 250-339-5533 volunteer@comoxhospice.com
The Comox Valley Hospice Society is dedicated to providing support to those in our community facing terminal illness and bereavement. We are seeking men and women of all ages with flexible time, compassion and commitment to join our hospice palliative care team. We are particularly keen to recruit young adults 18 years and over.
Computer Literacy Tutor Dee Plante - 250-338-9906 dolorese@cvalc.ca
The Adult Learning Centre (The ALC) has been promoting literacy in the Comox Valley since 1993. We are currently in the process of recruiting tutors for our computer literacy program that provides small group and one-toone support for adult learners. If you enjoying working with computers and are able to commit 2-3 hours per week please contact us.
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Connor McGrady of the Comox Valley in full stride at Whistler Olympic Park.
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Nordics golden at Whistler The Strathcona Nordics took the mainland by storm this past weekend, sending 25 racers to Whistler Olympic Park’s cross-country ski trails for their first race of the season. With fresh snow and blue skies, the team could not have asked for better conditions, nor a keener crew; all the Nordics placed in the top 10, with 20 athletes leaving with medals. Head coach Andrea Stapff says, “It was a fantastic start to our 2015/2016 racing season and I’m really proud of our group of athletes. Our racers set out to make an impression, and they all succeeded in doing so.” Comox Valley competitors had a great showing, with Hugo Henckel, Naomi Swift, Carson Damery, Aiden Noble, Matthew Salmon and Connor McGrady all winning
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their respective categories. Hailing from Campbell River, Gavin Chatterton and Emmy Stapff both placed first in their age groups while Anna Chatterton had an excellent race and placed third. Stapff says that her athletes have been training hard since May. “It’s really great to be on snow and put all that preparation into action. This race was a good primer for some of the bigger races coming up.” The next race for the Strathcona Nordics Dec. 12-13 at Sovereign Lakes in Vernon where they will be going head-to-head with the best athletes from across the province, as well as teams from Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and the Yukon. Visit StrathconaNordics.com for more information about events and programs.
The Island Swim Club in Victoria hosted the inaugural Bennett Cup in memory of the late Swim Canada head coach and Island Swimming director Randy Bennett. Fifteen eligible Sharks travelled to Victoria for the early season heats-andfinals competition. The meet had some of Canada’s best competing - Olympic medallist Ryan Cochrane and Olympic team member Hillary Caldwell. Day 1 highlights saw Tasmin Willms (11) start the meet with a 15-second drop in the 200 back, then teammates Brooke Lamoureux (16) and Jordyn Ryan (16) qualified for the top eight final. Rafe Perry (11) achieved a final in the 200 back (1st), 200 IM (7th) and 100 free (4th), racing to personal bests in each event. The first day of racing ended at nearly 10 p.m. Exhausted from the long day of personal bests, the athletes needed to quickly find the excitement and focus to be ready to duplicate their successes from Day 1. With no surprise, Willms started the team off with another big swim, dropping 11 seconds in
Jaden Fath qualified for a B.C. AA championship time in his first 1500 free race.
the 100 back followed by Evan Kostuik (11) shedding another five seconds from only six days earlier at the Comox Fall Five. Day 2 was highlighted by Laine Perry (10) breaking the three-minute barrier in the 200 free followed by Gabrielle Wolfe (15) placing third in the 200 fly with a best time of 2:29.45. Then Jaden Fath (13), competing in his first 1500 free, qualified for another B.C. AA championship time and narrowly missed his first AAA cut. “Sprint Day,” the final day, included every 50 metre race (butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke
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with the 400 free and IM). “The final day of the meet can be very difficult to find the speed and endurance needed to create personal successes, a true test of every athlete’s mental fortitude,” said CVAC head coach Kris Bell. “And the Sharks accepted the challenge with almost 80 per cent personal bests.” FINISH LINES The following weekend Tyra Arends (11) made the trip back to Victoria after being selected to attend a Vancouver Island prospects camp for 12 & Under … in early December, over 50 Sharks will be returning to Victoria to compete against
over 700 swimmers from across the country in the Christmas Cracker … Bell thanks the Sharks’ sponsors for helping encourage team spirit in the Comox Valley … the Sharks travel to and from competitions in the Comox Valley Nissan courtesy vehicle … if you are interested in joining the Sharks program, they will be hosting assessments for their Winter Shark School program Dec. 14-15 at the Aquatic Centre from 4:30-6 p.m. … the winter session for Shark School runs for 11 weeks starting Jan. 4 – no appointment necessary, bathing suits mandatory! …
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Vanier victorious The G.P. Vanier Towhees senior boys basketball team tipped off their 2015-16 season Dec. 1 in Campbell River with a 70-32 exhibition win over the Timberline Wolves. “What a great way to start the year because we had to play a team that boasted 6’10”, 6’9”, 6’7”, 6’7”, and 6’4”, with many athletic and quick guards,” said Vanier coach Larry Street. “It was a good test for our larger than normal team and the Towhees proved who was farther ahead at this time of year,” Street added. The first quarter was tight and the Towhees were up by only eight. But at the beginning of the second quarter, with new trapping and swarming defences, they broke the game wide open. “Halftime score was 32-16 for Vanier, and by the end we were able to give all the players some valuable playing time,” Street said. Leading the way with double-doubles were Tyler Knopp (19 points, 11 rebounds, six steals) and Chase Hobenshield (14 points, 10 rebounds, 6-for-6 free throws). Coen Leopkey-Johnson pitched in 10 points and four rebounds while Wyatt Strachan added seven steals and five assists. The Towhees were at the Dec. 3-5 Chilliwack Tournament and next up is a Dec. 8 exhibition game in Port Alberni. Vanier’s first home games will be played Dec. 11-12 at the annual Gus Vesterback Tournament.
The Comox Valley Glacier Kings earned one win in three games during a busy week of Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League play. The Icemen snapped a seven-game losing streak by defeating the Kerry Park Islanders 8-5 on Dec. 5. On Dec. 4 they fell 9-2 to the Campbell River Storm after losing 3-2 to the Westshore Wolves on Dec. 2. Saturday night in Courtenay, the Yetis tallied eight goals on 19 shots in their win over the Islanders. Kerry Park fired 39 shots at winning goalie Braddock Otton. The visitors led 2-1 after one period and were up 4-2 midway through the second before the Icemen reeled off five unanswered goals to lead 7-4 by the 15:06 mark of the third. First star Grayden McInnes (2g, 1a), second star Brandon McReynolds (1g, 3a), third star Jake McKenzie (1g, 1a) and Liam Nijhoff (1g, 1a) led the Glacier Kings. Tyson Slater, Ben Raffler and Kyle Wade had the other Comox Valley goals. Friday night in Campbell River, there were three good reasons why the North Division leading Storm knocked off the Yetis - three goals in each of the three periods. The Storm out-shot the G-Kings 38-22 with Paul Broadbent
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lost the goaltending dual to first star Leighton Williams. Westshore potted a pair of power-play goals in the second period that proved to be the difference. McInnes and Grant Iles lit the lamp for Comox Valley. The Yetis visit Peninsula on Dec. 11 then host Nanaimo on Dec. 12 (7:30 p.m. Sports Centre #1).
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Lloyd passed away on December 3, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Tofield, AB on October 14, 1933 Lloyd lived for decades on Vancouver Island. He was a renowned deep sea diver, heavy-duty mechanic, a veteran sky-diver, graduated from B.C. Institute of Film Professionals. For those of us who had the privilege of meeting Lloyd, we will never forget his colorful personality. He touched our hearts. In his later years, he grew to love the Bible and his God, Jehovah, and became a baptized ordained minister. His hope is to be among “the meek who shall inherit the earth.� Matt. 5.5. Many thanks to the staff of the Comox Valley Seniors Village and the St. Joseph’s Hospital who cared for him so well. He is surved by a son daughters, brothers, nephews and others. A Memorial Service will be held on December 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1581 Dingwall Road, Courtenay, BC
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Albert Grant. Gerald (Jerry) passed away quietly and peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the age of 88. Jerry was predeceased by his parents Albert Franklin Grant and Gertrude (Bromley) Grant. He leaves behind; his loving wife of 65 years Jean Elizabeth (Taber) Grant, four children; Doug, Randy, Rodney and Deborah, their spouses; Sharlene, Lorraine, and Gary, and ten grand-children; Keeton, Jordanne, Rachel, Paul, Brittany, Spencer, Bryson, Alexis, Talynn, Kadeem, and two great grand-children; Carder and Cameron. Jerry was born in Victoria on 1927 August 21st. He attended Qualicum Boy’s School, Courtenay High, and later UBC. He spent almost forty years working in the logging industry; from truck driver for Grant Brothers Logging, and Comox Logging and Railway to Divisional Manager for Crown Zellerbach in the USA with stopovers in Vancouver and Kitimat. Jerry was involved with the Comox Volunteer Fire Department, Kitimat Hospital Board, Rotary Club and the Kye Bay Improvement District. Upon retirement from the USA, Jean and Jerry returned to the Comox Valley and lived at Kye Bay for almost thirty years. During these years Jean and Jerry spent most winters in Arizona and California where the winter golfing was slightly drier than here in Comox. He was also active in his church, Saint Peter’s Anglican in Comox. Jerry spent his last years at the Casa Loma Senior’s Village. Our family would like to extend our heart-felt gratitude to the staff at Casa Loma for their tender care and support that they extended to Jerry throughout his stay with them. Jerry will be missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held early in the spring.
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■ Gay Bailey and Klara Montalbetti took The Record with them to the Rock of Gibraltar on their trip to Spain and Portugal in the spring.
■ Masters soccer players Terri Jones, Wendy Gibbons, Karene McGill, Karen Dodd and Jen Nordhus took The Record along to a FIFA 2015 Women’s World Cup game at BC Place. They watched Japan move into the quarter-finals with a win over the Netherlands.
■ Doris Matson of Courtenay had the beach to herself when she took us along to the world famous Brighton Pier in Brighton, England.
■ John Monk and his niece Debra Monk spent two weeks in Lucea, Jamaica at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa for her 50th birthday. A great time was had by both, and they enjoyed keeping up with their hometown news by reading The Record.
■ Former Blizzard Baseball coaches and their wives took us along on a tour of Italy. Seen here at Vernazza-Cinque Terre are (left to right): Back row - Bruce Tobacca, Darin Bell, Gildo Novelli. Front row - Linda Tobacca, Anne Bitonti, Carl Bitonti, Laurie Novelli, Angie Bell.
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