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The LOG
Royal Canadian Legion
Comox Branch 160
News and Events
March/April 2021
In the Heart of 1825 Comox Ave.
Downtown Comox Comox, BC V9M 3M3
BRANCH 160 COMOX
Branch 160 Update • Our business has been picking up in the past couple of months mostly thanks to our kitchen menu. Our Friday Dinner specials (even though they are available all day) have become very popular. Delicious, homemade desserts are on special on Wednesdays for just $5. So you can plan your meals - either dine in or take out! Calendars for each month with the Specials are included in this Log. • St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and there will be bar specials to celebrate! • We have received direction from BC Yukon Command that the 2020 Branch audit will be Executive approved because we continue to be unable to hold General Meetings. The submission date will still be April 30 and we have appointed the same auditors as the past two years. • There are continued changes to the Lounge. A display cabinet has been placed beside the ATM. We will display items from the Poppy Shop which will be for sale. We also have the full catalogue available at the bar for your to look over if you wish. Ask your server for it to review and order. • Our curator, Dave Kelly, is working on a layout and choice of items for a “Memorial” area on the back wall by the pool table. It will be implemented in a few weeks. • The pool table was leveled and recovered recently. Once Covid health orders have been relaxed we will advise when you can play pool again. • A few members have commented on the noise level in the Lounge. We have consulted with sound specialists and we have a plan to begin to install ceiling baffles. They will initially be installed in the center bar room. We can then monitor the sound to determine a next step in the downstairs and games room areas. • A number of entries were sent to compete in the 2021 CVI Zone Poster & Literacy Contest. Jiwon Lim from Highland Secondary won the Senior level - Black & White Poster. The next step is the Provincial competition and we’re keeping our fingers crossed for Jiwon! Finally - the Executive wishes to thank everyone for respecting the Covid health orders. We appreciate how frustrated you are feeling. We all wish this health situation was over and life can get back to normal. We are fortunate to have been able to be open during these past months. Many branches on Vancouver Island and throughout Canada have not been open since last March with no opening in sight. Even though we all wish we could walk around and socialize with our comrades and friends, we have to be patient for a little longer. Most people are respecting our safety protocols. Our staff are trying very hard to keep smiling and make our Lounge a safe place for everyone. With the vaccines starting to be administered, this situation will improve soon. We anticipate that we will make opening hours longer in the very near future. We will continue to react to the provincial health orders as quickly as they are issued. In the meantime - wash your hands, wear a mask and stay healthy! Lynn Edey - President
Honours & Awards
We were unable, due to the Covid pandemic, to host the annual Honours and Awards presentations last
year and are still unable to host a presentation this year.
Following are the recipients from 2020 and 2021. If your name is listed, you or some you designate may
pick up your pin any day during office hours. Lynn Edey - President and Gerry Maillet - Past President,
will be in the Lounge on Tuesday, March 16 from 12 noon - 4:00 pm - to personally present you with
your Award (within Covid safety protocols). We hope to host a reception later this year to honour all of
our recipients.
If you haven’t received your long service award from previous years, please drop by the office to pick it
up.
2020
20 Year Ordinary 30 Year Associate EA Ram
Michael Hooley Vincent Bull Frank Reid
Michael Stambois Marten McFarlen T Shaw
Gerald Turcotte Ellen Judy Willett Keith Silva-White
PN Vincent
20 Year Associate 35 Year Ordinary CG Wiffen
Sandra Terris Nicki Hammell
David H. Kelly 45 Year Associate
25 Year Ordinary DH Mann DJ Arthur
Peter Bolton Harry McDonald Ron Boney
Charles Defeo R Wabie
Charles Hazleton 50 Year Ordinary
Arthur Karpus 35 Year Associate John Chequis
Gordon Wickert R A Curiston John Crawford - Posthumously
Murray Wilson WA Friesen
40 Year Ordinary Glen Sweetman
25 Year Associate William Ackerman Gerald Thomas
Marlene Doherty Eva Bechdoldt
Patricia Fish Ben Douglas 60 Year Ordinary
David Glover Robert Kolmatycki Donald Dunn
Randall Standish AE Montreuil Chuck Johnston
JB Patterson Erwin Allen Kruger
30 Year Ordinary Henry Vogel
Laurence Bull 65 Year Ordinary
Jasia Cocking 40 Year Associate Francis Campbell
Deborah Edlund SE Dickinson
John T Fraser BC Hazle Life Member Milestones
Elgin Fulford Shirley Urchyshyn JC Bedard 40 years
Jack Holden Gillian Iddiols 40 years
Garry Johnson 45 Year Ordinary Fred Maniak 65 years
Thomas Taylor SF Eggiman David Parkin 35 years
Milford Wilds Donald Hilchey Rod Verchere 50 years
Donald McLean
Russell Parker
SC Parkinson
2021
20 Year Ordinary 35 Year Ordinary 40 Year Associate
John Bazylinski WF Ault William Clarke
Mona Cashman DW Boudreau JA Greenlaw
Judith Anne Garrah BA Howell CE Horochuk
Howard Gustafson E Jenkins
Donald Nickason Errol Jones 45 Year Ordinary
Ted Usher DW Orr GE Bullen
Barry Ryan Mabel Gagnon
20 Year Associate William Schneider CO Hayward
James Holland RD Wright Darrell Hutmacher
Patrick Husarski Carl Munn
Toni Lamb 35 Year Associate Joyce Ruthven
M Crites Allan Waddell
25 Year Ordinary Todrick Dixon
Scott Henley Ann Forster 45 Year Associate
Bernie Mackey C Kayes Scott Pickett
Darlene Lalonde
25 Year Associate Lynne Smyth 50 Year Ordinary
Laurel Dandeno Donna Vanherwaarden Michael Englehart
Donald Johnson Bente Wilkes Patrick Murphy
30 Year Ordinary 40 Year Ordinary 55 Year Ordinary
David Edlund Melvin Birnie P Chaluk
Gwyne Mack James Dodd Bruce Hanneson
Rodney May RM Farmer Ronald Peacock
Robert Pearson KG Fraser
Fred Shannon Keith Lamond Life Member Milestone
KJ McBeath Gerald Maillet 25 years
30 Year Associate DR Mofford
Rick Kardera CA Patterson
Monique Thompson LA Winter Life Memberships Awarded to:
Ernest Stefanik
David Kelly
Email Scam Alert
The following information was businesses and organizations. · pressure or a sense of
sent from BC/Yukon Command. Spear phishing scams involve urgency
If you have any questions, scammers pretending to be from · unusual requests that do not
please contact the office. legitimate sources to convince follow internal procedures
individuals to send them money. · threats or unusual promises
With the increased number These scams leverage existing of reward
of cyber security attacks and relationships between the person
email scams going around, receiving the email and the Please do not respond to these
we would like to take this person sending it. The sender's emails just delete them. If you
opportunity to bring to your name appears to be the actual do respond please remember
attention to an email scam that email address of the source that no Legion Officer or
has targeted our organization they're pretending to be, a tactic employee will ever ask you
and everyone should be aware known as spoofing. If you check to purchase something for
of. the actual email address you them over email. If in doubt,
will find it does not come from a don’t purchase anything, call
We have had cases of Legion Legion email. the person you think sent the
members receiving emails email and confirm it is from
that appear to be from staff Warning signs and email is a them.
or Command Officers asking phishing email –
them for a favour, or to buy For more information and
gift cards for them. These · it is unsolicited resources on how to protect
emails are called spear phishing · direct contact from a senior yourself, we recommend
emails. This is one of the most official you are not normally in consulting the Canadian Anti-
common and most dangerous contact with Fraud Centre’s website at:
attack methods currently used · requests for absolute https://www.antifraudcentre-
to conduct fraud, usually on confidentiality centreantifraude.ca/index-
eng.htm.
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Financial strategies with
personal advice
Tracey J Gard
Financial Advisor
2225 Guthrie Road
Ste#5
Comox, BC V9M 4G1
250-890-0997
www.edwardj o n es.c a
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COVID Safety Plan in Branch 160
Some people have doing, we risk closure from transmission in regulated spaces
been asking if we can add an inspection and even worse when the rules are followed.
more people to tables, chat - a hefty fine. We want our No event should be happening
with folks who aren’t sitting members and patrons to be safe at any establishment – including
with us and why we continue until the vaccination program is at restaurants. Any restaurant
to require masks when not well underway and we receive that is hosting an event or
seated, etc. new orders. The following is an advertising an event is in
We understand and can update from the Government of breach of the gathering and
appreciate your frustrations. British Columbia as of March 1: events in order.
But our safety protocols have We're seeing questions Lastly, we remind
not changed according to about why restaurants are people that when they go to
directives from BC Health. If open. When safety plans are restaurants - they shouldn’t be
we change based on “what followed, restaurants are mixing households and stick to
other establishments” are safe places. We are not seeing their own household or if they
live alone – their core bubble.
The vaccination rollout has been announced in BC. The initial appointment bookings will be for seniors over
80 years. They request that you book during the week according to your age group. You may book your
appointment by phone at 1-833-348-4787 (Island Health) 7 am - 7 pm daily.
• From March 8: Seniors over the age of 90 (those born in or before 1931) and Indigenous people over the
age of 65 (those born in or before 1956).
• From March 15: Seniors over the age of 85 (those born in or before 1936).
• From March 22: Seniors 80 and older (those born in or before 1941).
For full information click https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine
This chart is an example how
the virus continues to spread
in the community.
Chef’s Corner
Deep in the heart of the new kitchen I take great pleasure creating
cuisine for you. Although our new Galley 160 menu is simple, it is
created with the finest ingredients and greatest of care.
Did you know we make our own burgers from freshly ground chuck,
(6oz) adorned with a brioche bun. We also make our own gravy from
scratch. So many of our ingredients are organic and fresh. Why? You
deserve it.
As we grow, our offerings will expand. Until then, please take notice
of our Daily Specials and Friday Dinners where we hope to tempt your
palate.
Bon Appetit
Chef Catherine
Branch 160 Donations in 2020
You may remember that the Branch closed for business in March 2020 and reopened in a limited basis
in June 2020. The Covid health orders restricted us from holding gaming events for much of the year
and therefore reduced our revenue to donate to our local community organizations. However, we were
able to donate over $13,000 to the following:
Adaptive Snow Sports CV Red Cross Legion Foundation “Outreach”
ALS Society of BC CV Therapeutic Riding Marine Rescue
Alzheimer Society CV Transition Society Navy League
Anderton Therapeutic Gardens CV Wheels for Wellness MARS
Citizens on Patrol Eureka Support Society Salvation Army
CV Child Development Girl Guides Scouts Canada
CV Diabetics Glacier View Sonshine Lunch Club
CV Food Bank Help Fill A Dream Special Olympics
CV Hospice Society Kids Help Phone Line The Views
YANA
The community came through for us with exceptional donations during the 2020 Poppy campaign. With
no public Remembrance Day ceremonies or our usual poppy sales drive, we collected over $19,000!
Our Poppy donations were presented to: MFRC; CV Health Care Foundation (The Views) and the
Navy League (Sea Cadets). We also supported 3 students with bursaries.
We are able to continue to support individual veterans and their families thanks to a $25,000 bequest
from the late Brian O’Cain.
The LA stopped all gaming and other events in March. With their limited resources, the ladies were still
able to donate a total of $6000 to: Brock Fahrni; Broadmead and George Derby veterans residences.
They also offered 4 bursaries to local students.
Thank you all for your support last year and with your continued support this year. We hope we will
continue our mission to support CAF and RCMP veterans and their families.
The March issue of the BC/Yukon
newsletter highlights the contribu-
tion our female veterans and volun-
teers, Ladies’ Auxiliary members. A
feature member article highlights
our own Judi Davis.
Click to read the full article: https://www.legionbcyukon.ca/news/ladies-auxiliary-member-highlight
The Royal Canadian Legion Veteran Welcome Program
Our Branch needs new members and volunteers. The future of the Legion depends on participation of
members who want to serve on a volunteer basis. We need people who can assist with leadership and
guidance for the long term viability and relevance of the Branch. Anyone in the community may join
and become a member. Anyone interested in volunteering at Branch 160, please contact the office or
Lynn Edey - President.
For those still serving or retired CAF or RCMP members who have not yet joined the Legion, Dominion
Command is offering a free one-year Legion membership. This also includes a subscription to Legion
Magazine and access to the Member Benefit programs. The Veteran Welcome Program is a great way
to get to know the organization. Being a Legion member offers opportunities to improve the lives of
those who served, remember the Fallen, and support your community — and every member makes a
difference!
Sign up online https://portal.legion.ca/caf-rcmp
March 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Dessert Dinner
Specials $5 Specials
1 2 3 4 5 6
Strawberry Salmon
Shortcake Burgers &
Chowder
$14
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Lemon Crepe Night
Blueberry Seafood
Cheesecake Crepe $15
Creamy
Chicken
Crepe $14
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Daylight St. Patrick’s Lamb Pot Spring Begins
Savings 12:00 pm – Day Pie & Salad
Begins 4 pm Corned Beef & $14
1:00 pm Long Service Cabbage $14
Virtual Zone Awards in Blarney
Meeting Lounge Pudding
Bar Specials
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Ultimate Greek Ribs Passover
Coconut Cake Roasted
Potatoes &
Greek Salad
$14
28 29 30 31
Palm German
Sunday Chocolate Cake
April 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Dessert Dinner
Specials $5 Specials
1 2 3
Good Friday
Carved Ham
Scalloped
Potatoes
Vegetables
$13
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Easter Easter Lemon Vimy Ridge
Sunday Monday Meringue Pie Day
Roasted
Chicken
Rosemary
Garlic
Potatoes
Vegetables
$13
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Strawberry Shepherd’s
Rhubarb Pie
Shortcake $13
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Tiramisu Earth Day Spanish
Paella
$14
25 26 27 28 29 30
Apple Crumble Seafood
Vanilla Ice Salad
Cream $13Last Post
John Marinus 60 year Associate - Life member - Passed on January 19
Bruce “Mick” Castel 44 year Ordinary member-Passed on January 31
Joseph “Ken” Bellefontaine 32 year Ordinary member - Passed on February 4
We Will Remember
Featured beers are now available on tap:
Arrowsmith Brewery:
1. Salish Sea Pale Ale
2. Pilsner
3. Russell Brewery: Craft Lager
4. Labatts Blue
5. Molson Canadian
6. Coors Light
7. Rickards Red
8. Cariboo2021 Executive
BRANCH 160 TABLE OFFICERS LADIES AUXILIARY
President -Lynn Edey president@comoxlegion.ca Johanne McLeod
President
1st Vice-President - Kent Gulliford 1stvicepres@comoxlegion.ca
2nd Vice President - Vacant 2ndvice@comoxlegion.ca Helen Steed
Vice President
Secretary - Wayne Tedder secretary@comoxlegion.ca
Christine Quaintance
Treasurer - Ernie Stefanik treasurer@comoxlegion.ca Secretary
Past President - Gerry Maillet pastpresident@comoxlegion.ca
Jasia Cocking
Treasurer
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Publicity - Neill Lobdell publicity@comoxlegion.ca Judi Davis
Past President
Building - Gerry Maillet building@comoxlegion.ca
Gail Gustafson
Poppy - Kent Gulliford poppy@comoxlegion.ca
Sergeant-at-Arms
Honours & Awards + Youth - Gerry Maillet Barb Waugh
LOG - Lynn Edey - log@comoxlegion.ca House
Lounge - Lynn Edey Amy Heal
Membership
Gaming - Gillian Iddiols meatdraw@comoxlegion.ca
Pat Johnston
Entertainment - Cheryl Morrow entertainment@comoxlegion ca Social Services
Vacant Chairs: Sick & Visiting - Membership - Sports Chris Hume
Bingo
BRANCH APPOINTMENTS BRANCH STAFF
Jasia Cocking
Marjorie Arnold - Honorary Vice President
Secretary/Manager
Brian Kirby - Padre
Roy Taylor - Sergeant-at-Arms Joanne Penney
Victoria Coffey - Service Officer - hobbes53@telus.net Bar Manager
Dave Kelly - Curator
Catherine Berg
To contact any of the Executive - call the office Chef/Kitchen Manager
250 339-2022 or email the committee chair.Renew your
Membership
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Please check at the Bar for cancellations/time changes, etc.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Telephone/Fax: 250 339-2022
Lounge Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.
Lounge Telephone: 250 339-2112
Email: branch160office@comoxlegion.ca
Website: http://www.comoxlegion.ca
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