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NEWS TV time for local business

Woodland Flooring, an award-winning business in Comox, is going to be featured this spring on the W Network’s Love It or List It Vacation Homes. ■ P3

Record season Christmas campaign

St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation announced that its 2015 Christmas campaign raised a record-breaking amount of $167,000. The total accounts for $10,000 more than the previous high, set in 2014, with over $30,000 coming from online donations. ■ P3

Landfill set to flare up

A new landfill gas flare system is expected to begin operating this month at the Cumberland dump, part of the first phase of the Comox Valley landfill closure project. ■ P4

ARTS Paris returns to the Comox Valley

A vehicle is pulled from the estuary along Dyke Road Sunday morning, as Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue volunteers search for more evidence in the background. An elderly woman was extricated from the car and succumbed to her injuries.

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Single vehicle incident claims life ■ Erin Haluschak erin.haluschak @comoxvalleyrecord.com

A 72-year-old Courtenay woman was pulled from her vehicle submerged in the water off of Dyke (Comox) Road early Sunday morning. She was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox where she was pronounced deceased. Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue and the Courtenay Fire Department attended the incident around 6:45 a.m., where CVGSAR

members entered the Courtenay River estuary and located the woman inside her vehicle. “We were able to reach in on the passenger side and pull her out,” explained Paul Berry, information officer/SAR manager for the organization, and added she was not conscious when members reached her in the water. Six swift water rescue technicians aided in the rescue, which Berry said was in “a very slow-moving tidal drawout.” Comox Valley RCMP reported a passing motorist spotted what they believed to be the vehicle’s hazard lights flashing in the water. They noted it is still unknown what direction the grey 2011 Toyota Rav 4

was travelling or where the vehicle left the roadway prior to ending up in the water. Berry added once rescuers pulled the woman to shore, members returned for another check of the vehicle to ensure she was the sole occupant. While he added CVGSAR members train year-round for incidents both on the ground and in water, he said most water incidents involve surface searching, and it was the first incident in his 16 years with the team which involved a submerged vehicle. Anyone with information about the vehicle leading up to the accident or other information which may assist the investigation, is asked to to contact Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321.

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Season 3 of the Bates Beach Music Series at the Little Red Church continues Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 with a not-to-be-missed performance featuring Swing Street, the six-piece combo that really swings. ■ P19

SPORTS Tributes pour in for Shaw The Tuesday sports section has been dedicated to the memory of longtime Record outdoors columnist Ralph Shaw, who passed away unexpectedly last Thursday. ■ P17

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National exposure for local business ■ Scott Stanfield scott.stanfield @comoxvalleyrecord.com

Woodland Flooring, an award-winning business in Comox, is going to be featured this spring on the W Network’s Love It or List It Vacation Homes. The new TV show pits designers against realtors as they try to persuade people to keep their newly-renovated home or sell it. Designer Dan Vickery and realtor Elisa Goldhawke square off at locations around Ontario and B.C., each armed with a list of ‘must-haves’ to influence the decisions of homeowners.

As part of the show, homeowners provide a list of requirements for renovations. When one of the owners insisted upon having eco-friendly, local flooring, the producers discovered Woodland. “Out of the blue a lady called me from Bridge Studios in Vancouver,” said Steve Roscoe, owner of the Knight Road business. “Our flooring is going to be in two episodes.” It will be featured a Hornby Island project and another in Whistler. Vickery — along with the writer, producer and a production team — spent a day in November filming at Woodland, focusing on the kiln drying, planing, finishing, staining and other aspects of the production.

“They did a three-camera shoot with a crew of 10,” Roscoe said. “Got a feel for how the whole show works. I’m not allowed to give away any details. That’s for the show to be aired. “We’re pretty tickled,” he added. “It’ll be played over and over again. It’ll give us some national coverage.” Woodland has been producing wideplank flooring in B.C. since 1998. It sources wood locally, creating unique styles of flooring from wind-fallen, fire-killed, beetle-killed and mature hardwoods. The company has won several Chamber of Commerce, MISTIC (Mid-Island Science Technology & Innovation Council) and Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards.

Public conversation on affordable housing issues Affordable housing is a hot topic in the Comox Valley – provincial funding is needed to increase the affordable housing stock. This Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m., join in the “A Home for Everyone” conversation about affordable housing issues with guest speaker, David Eby, BC NDP MLA and Housing Critic. “As we have seen, providing land does not mean housing gets built,” said Ronna-Rae Leonard, former chair of the Comox Valley Hous-

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A new landfill gas flare system is expected to begin operating this month at the Cumberland dump, part of the first phase of the Comox Valley landfill closure project. “It’s a partial closure of the landfill, which also incorporates the landfill gas collection system that we are completing by the end of this month, and commissioning this system to start extracting the gas from the current landfill,” said James Mathers, senior manager of solid waste services at the Comox Valley Regional District. “That represents about 65 to 70 per cent of the closure of the existing landfill. “Looks like we have until September of 2017 to continue to use that landfill. By then we need to construct the new engineered landfill for future use of waste disposal.” The gas flare system includes two large blowers that act as vacuums, pulling gas away from the landfill to a candlestick flare, where gases are ignited in controlled conditions. “We have two blowers at the control plant where the candlestick, or flare station, is located,” Mathers said. “By doing that we manage to extract all that gas from all the different wells.” About 18 vertical and two horizontal wells have been installed, though the latter two are not yet operating. The second phase of the closure might require additional wells, and the final cover of the remaining landfill. Officials with the Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) service are reviewing details with neighbours, including regional districts in Nanaimo and Victoria, with regards

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Community mourns a great man’s passing

he Comox Valley lost a dear friend last week, with the passing of longtime Record outdoor columnist Ralph Shaw. When the call came in from Ralph’s family Thursday morning, to advise us that the column in that day’s paper would be his last, it sent the entire Record office into a stunned silence. Ralph was so much more than simply a contributor to the sports section; he was part of our family. A big part. The newsroom looked forward to his weekly visits. His infectious smile would draw a crowd. Without fail, as he made his way over to the sports desk, the rest of the editorial team would gather around to hear his latest fishing tale. He always had a story to tell, and was more than willing to share it with the rest of the Comox Valley. His Outdoors column was always one of the most well-read pages in the newspaper – as evident by the phone calls and emails received when the new editor, shortly after his arrival at the paper, missed placing it into an issue. (It was, by all known accounts, the only week since 1994 that Ralph Shaw’s column did not run.) Ralph was not upset at the oversight. His only concern when his article did not appear was that he did something to upset the new regime. That was one of Ralph Shaw’s greatest assets - his humility. His conservation efforts caught the attention of the country, and in 1984 he was awarded the Order of Canada, but trying to get him to talk about it was like squeezing sweat our of a stone. He was a larger than life figure in this community, but you would never know it by talking to him. Ralph was a veritable book of wisdom, yet rarely would he ever show an argumentative side. You could tease him about his stance on climate change, and rather than tell you how silly you are for not seeing the changes, he would just laugh along with you. Ralph’s contributions to this publication will be missed, but not nearly as much as his wisdom, his humour, his laugh, that smile. Rest in peace, Mr. Shaw. –TF

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Avatar, the future-fantasy blockbuster that beat Titanic as all-time Hollywood box office champ, has finally been unseated by the latest Star Wars space opera. I watched Avatar on TV over the holidays for the first time since its 2009 release, and was able to see past the bombastic special effects to examine it for what it is, an anti-capitalist propaganda film. Psychopathic military commander teams with evil mining executive to blast and slaughter their way to a chunk of rare mineral, ridiculously named “unobtainium.” Giant tree, home of highly evolved Na’vi people and their delicate jungle ecosystem, is toppled for sadistic fun and profit, before nature’s collective strikes back. Canadian director James Cameron helped the global anti-development network use the movie in its celebrity attack on the Alberta oil industry. Now the story line is being employed again in B.C., in an effort to revive the 1990s “war in the woods” that led to the creation of Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. Protest tactics are being refined. Targeting just outside the boundary of the vast park established 20 years

in logging and its sawmills in Surrey, where investments have been made to handle second-growth coastal timber as well as what little old-growth they are allowed to harvest. Protesters have dubbed their latest target, the tiny 3.2 hectare cutblock 4424, “Black Diamond Grove” for media and fundraising purposes. Teal-Jones forester Chris Harvey provided me some information to counter protester claims. Block 4424 isn’t being logged, although it was permitted last fall. Teal-Jones has not only received permits and worked with environmental organizations, its operations are independently certified by the Canadian Standards Association. A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted an extension of the injunction protecting Teal-Jones’ operations on Jan. 4. The judge wasn’t swayed by protesters packing the Victoria courtroom, and upheld a 50-metre safety zone around working equipment in the Walbran Valley until the end of March. A Wilderness Committee spokesman with no evident forestry qualifications was appalled. He will no doubt continue to issue news releases and write his own version for leftwing fringe publications that seek to perpetuate an urban culture of revulsion for logging. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

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ago, giant trees are named and an Avatar-style narrative of unbridled greed is spoon-fed to urban media. There’s a “Tolkien Giant” now, although I’m reliably informed it is not one of those trees that gets up and walks around in the Lord of the Rings movies. This tree is also protected from logging, as are most of the poster trees used for propaganda and fundraising. The network uses multiple front groups. Vancouver-based Wilderness Committee stages urban protests and issues news releases, while Ecojustice lawyers fight forest company injunctions against direct actions that disrupt legal logging. An employee of the B.C. branch plant of Sierra Club lurks, apparently coordinating media and protesters. A 1990s remnant called Friends of Carmanah-Walbran issued a statement Nov. 9 announcing “autonomous action” by three protesters to disrupt logging. Not their guys, you understand, just masked individuals willing to lock themselves to equipment or wander into a road-building blast zone, forcing work to stop for safety reasons. These are among the actions that forced the logging company to go to court for an injunction. Cast in the role of evil corporation is Teal-Jones Group, a B.C. forest company trying to operate in what is now the most environmentally restricted forest in the world. It keeps about 2,000 people employed

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Snowmobilers need to learn park rules

Dear editor, On Dec. 30 I was leading a snowshoe trip to Croteau Lake for the Comox District Mountaineering Club. Nine of us headed out from the Raven Lodge, crossed Paradise Meadows and started the climb to Battleship Lake. We were all very disappointed to see that snowmobilers had gained illegal access to Strathcona Park and basically trashed the pristine surface of the frozen lake with criss-crossing trails of churned up snow. Farther down the lake the tracks were even more tightly woven with hardly any space left between them. One of the main attractions for people who get around in the back country of Strathcona Park on snowshoes and skis is the pristine beauty of the area. It is disappointing to see that a few ignorant and inconsiderate snowmobilers can so spoil this attraction in a few minutes of what might be fun for them. Sure, these tracks will be covered when we have another 20 or 30 cm of fresh snow, but in the meantime, we have to look at this mess every time we head out on Battleship Lake. Also, the same inconsiderate individuals might be at it again when the lake is next looking pristine. Some snowmobilers seem to completely ignore the Strathcona Park restrictions, as there are currently so many tracks across the summit area of Mount Drabble that it would be hard to find any area in which to make fresh tracks. Also Carey Ridge, which is well into the park and most probably accessed via TimberWest roads and the Cruickshank Main, has numerous snowmobile tracks across the ridge. These are extracts from the BC Parks PDF file about winter recreation and snowmobiling relating to Strathcona Park: “Those interested in snowmobiling near Strathcona Park are encouraged to contact local snowmobile clubs for information about where to go in this region. While it is hoped the need won’t arise, BC Parks and the RCMP are prepared to pursue charges and issue fines for non-compliance: The public is encouraged to report any witnessed

snowmobile entry into Strathcona Provincial Park to BC Parks staff at 250 337-2405.” The following is a link to information about snowmobile use in Strathcona Park: bit.ly/1JY3OGO Please read it, and please respect our parks. Tim Penney, VP, Comox District Mountaineering Club

Stop whipping the wrong horse

Dear editor, The Island Health officer is misguided in her decree that the CVRD solve the crisis of turbidity in the water in Comox Lake. As she should be well aware, the problem has arisen because of logging right down to the creeks and the lake, leaving virtually no protection against erosion. The CVRD is caught in the middle of this, having no control as to what goes on in the watershed. The only people who are going to suffer are the Comox Valley taxpayers, if, in order to satisfy your demands, the regional district spends some $60 or $70 million on a filtration system that we don’t need. Ms. Enns would be well advised to exercise her not inconsiderable power to lobby the provincial government and get the logging company out of our watershed. As far as recreational users and leaseholders polluting the lake water, there is not now and never has been in the past, a boil water advisory issued because of either user. Once again the obvious solution is to remove the logging company and install a deep water intake into the lake. So please jump down off your high horse and see the problem for what it really is; lousy logging practices in our watershed. R. McCulloch Area B

When volunteering, remember the shut-ins

Dear editor, Advocating action, not just talk, an editorial has brought to the fore youth, homelessness, invasive species, the food bank, etc. All worthwhile objects to be the focus of positive action. The plight of many elderly singles, however, by being omitted, stood out almost more than the aforemen-

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tioned worthy causes. And so let me add to actionable causes: Give the gift of time to visit the lonely, the shut-ins, the incapacitated or destitute, distraught, pathologically shy, those recently deprived of spouse or partner. Those isolated for whatever reason, feeling desperately lonely. The Comox Valley is to a great extent a retirement community. Many members of the armed forces owning property do not sell upon deployment. They rent out, intending upon end of service to return to the Valley. Their pensions do much to maintain the standards of the Valley communities, including Cumberland. But age takes its inevitable toll. In the end, loneliness intrudes, for many reasons. Lack of mobility and/or transportation is one such reason, and a major one. The gift of a visit consequently may also include a car ride to some specifically-requested spot – for shopping, medical appointment, a picnic. It may not, of course. But if, then generosity happens to be one of those virtues that comes around... The elderly shut-ins will be deeply appreciative, while giving has its own reward. Little is more precious than time, whether to give or receive. Finn Schultz-Lorentzen Courtenay

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Royal LePage in the Comox Valley would like to say Thank you to Everyone who was involved with the Sharing the Christmas Spirit Hamper Program. We had a very successful program providing hampers to 500 needy families in the Comox Valley. There are so many sponsors and people to thank who donated time, money and hampers that there are too many to mention but we would like to thank the core businesses that helped our program success. Comox Centre Mall, Budget Truck Rental, Saputo, Siefferts Farms, Rick Gibson for radios, and a big thank you to John at Johns Independent Grocers for supplying the balance of the food needed. Here are a few of the major contributors: Richard Swift, Mike Krugel, Christ the King Church, Comox Pentecostal Church, Ives Burger, Comox Community Credit Union, Muchalat Project, Joel Formosa, Union bay Aerobics, Eagle Radio, the Comox Valley Record Newspaper, School District 71 and all participating Schools and of course all the returning and new Volunteers that helped make our program such a success. A big thank you to the Sharing the Christmas Spirit Hamper program to Royal LePage and all the staff and Salespeople that helped out as well and Ken & Fay Jones for the endless hours that they worked and organized the program. Annette Bowden who coordinated the Hampers to the needy families.

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Garbage not confined to India’s cities

Dear editor, With reference to the article that appeared in the Jan. 7 issue, Filmmaker shedding light on a filthy world, I wish to comment that while the discarding of garbage in Indian city streets is deplorable with no apparent resolution in sight, while I am not condoning strewn garbage, it does present a benefit to the slum-dwellers and pariahs who scavenge through the garbage, selecting tins, plastics, bottles, etc. which they then sell to recycling agents and earn a small income which feeds them. The garbage isn’t just confined to the cities however, as it also gets tossed out through bus and train windows into the beautiful countryside, which I have witnessed personally having lived in India. Eric van der Holt Courtenay

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Household hazardous waste (HHW) is any waste from your home that you consider to be dangerous or of which you are unsure. It includes leftover household products that are marked flammable, corrosive, poison or are a compressed gas (such as aerosols, butane, lighters). The household hazardous waste drop-off areas at the Comox Valley and Campbell River waste management centres are open the following hours: Comox Valley waste management centre, 2400 Pidgeon Lake Road, Cumberland Thursday and Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm Campbell River waste management centre, 6700 Argonaut Road, Campbell River Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Saturday HHW drop-off is available once-a-month at both the Comox Valley and Campbell River waste management centre. Dates are posted on the website or call for more information.

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A familiar sight in local waters, Harold “Smitty” Smith (left) and Ralph Shaw shared many fishing adventures around Vancouver Island. The duo also enjoyed frequent hunting trips in the Interior.

Nature had a great friend in Ralph Shaw ■ Earle Couper coup@comoxvalleyrecord.com

The woods stood a little quieter and the waters were stiller than usual on Jan. 7 as nature paid its respects to one of its finest friends and champions. Ralph Shaw - hunter, fisher and author - passed away unexpectedly on that day, leaving behind a loving family and a legacy of conservation work that is unlikely to be surpassed any time in the near future. Born in High’s Stopping House, Ardmore (halfway between Cold Lake and Bonnyville, Alta. on June 20, 1926) to a pioneer family who trapped and fished for a living, Mr. Shaw came by his outdoor skills naturally. He fished, trapped and hunted with his brothers. His fishing career started when he was about six years old. When he was about 13 his family moved to trout country, where his career as a master fly fisherman began. Mr. Shaw’s father had a sound conservation ethic, which encouraged his own interest in fish and wildlife conservation practices. While a teacher and principal in Kamloops, Mr. Shaw established the McQueen Lake Environmental Centre, leading to him receiving the Order of Canada in 1984. He worked for Simon Fraser University Summer

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Institute at McQueen Lake, specializing in wilderness none more successful than The Pleasure of His Comsurvival and outdoor skills. During the 1960s and 1970s pany - The Fishing Diaries of Jack Shaw in 2008 that he spoke throughout North America on conservation was a tribute to his good friend (and no relation) Jack and outdoor education. Shaw. Proceeds from the sales of the book went to the Mr. Shaw was a contributing member of several con- McQueen Lake centre and the Freshwater Fisheries servation groups and a founder of several more. He was Association of BC to teach children how to fish. involved in the B.C. Wildlife Federation, receiving the Sharing nature’s bounty was also important to Mr. Ted Barsby Award as ConservaShaw. “The role of the successful tionist of the Year in 1984 and the fisherman and hunter is to share The role of the successful Presidents Awards for his work the produce. That’s a very crition saltwater fisheries in 1990. In fisherman and hunter is to share cal aspect,” he said in 2008. “It’s 1998 he was appointed to the BC the produce. That’s a very critical not just sharing the catch. It’s Sport Fishing Hall of Fame. sharing the knowledge and techA past chairman of the Sport aspect. It’s not just sharing the niques. Getting young people and Fishery Advisory Board, Mr. Shaw catch. It’s sharing the knowlother people involved.” was a member of the Pacific Salm- edge and techniques. Getting Sharing was very much what on Commission for two years. He young people and other people Mr. Shaw was all about. was a staunch advocate for the recA service for Ralph Shaw will reational fishery at the conference involved. be held Saturday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. board of the International Pacific RALPH SHAW at the Courtenay and District Halibut Commission. Fish & Game Protective AssociOne of the many awards to come his way was in 2007 ation clubhouse. In lieu of flowers, the family requests when the B.C. Lieutenant-Governor invited him to a donations be made (by mail, phone or email) to: reception in Victoria to celebrate the 35th anniversaThe Nature Trust of BC, ry of the Nature Trust of BC – a group which he was 260-1000 Roosevelt Crescent, instrumental in creating. North Vancouver, B.C., His retirement years provided him time to concenV7P 3R4 trate on his writing, and his weekly column in The 604-924-9771 or toll free 1-866-288-7878 Comox Valley Record (as well as The Island Fisherman www.naturetrust.bc.ca and The Island Angler magazines) garnered several awards. He contributed chapters to several books, More on pages 17-18

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SPORTS Shaw’s conservation legacy will live on ■ Earle Couper coup @comoxvalleyrecord.com

“Good morning, Mr. Shaw, how are you today, sir?” That was the greeting offered by one and all at The Comox Valley Record office whenever Ralph Shaw stopped in to drop off his Outdoors column or check that it had arrived intact by email. Invariably, the answer, delivered with a smile, was “Still on the right side of the grass.” Ralph was in The Record office on Jan. 6 for one of his always-welcome visits. On Jan. 7 a call came into The Record office saying Ralph had passed away earlier that morning. There was shock - this 89-year-old gentleman still hunted and fished with the best of them on a regular basis. There were tears - the sudden loss of such a vibrant individual is all but incomprehensible to immediately come to terms with. Then there was quiet - a time to reflect on what a great individual Ralph was in everything he did. And to try to absorb that we would never see him “on the right side of the grass” and

brightening our newsroom and its effect on the planet. again. The topic became a source Ralph’s first Outdoors of good-natured kidding column in The Record was between Ralph and I. published Friday, Sept. When he pointed to the 9, 1994. His last column melting snow on the glaappeared Thursday, Jan. 7, cier, I assured him it was 2016. Remarkably, he never just more trees growing. missed a deadline in all He would smile wisely and that time - a total of some shake his head. 1,058 columns. Ralph was a big boostConservation was always er of The Record’s annual his passion, and in 1984 Bullhead Derby, awardhe received the nation’s ing First Fish certificates highest to happy civilian youngsters honour, at the the Order Comox dock. of CanaFreda, for his quently, efforts. Ralph wrote His colheart-warmumns ing columns touted the about fishimportant ing and work of hunting groups trips with such as members of Ducks his family Unlima four-generited, ation fishing Nature trip with a Trust of grandkid or Ralph Shaw’s first of some 1,058 B.C., BC great-grandcolumns appeared on Sept. 9, 1994. kid, or a Wildlife Federathree-genertion and the Courtenay and ation hunting trip with a District Fish & Game Prodaughter. tective Association. Another regular in He also had no problem Ralph’s columns was his taking politicians to task good friend of several when he felt they could be decades Harold “Smitty” doing a better job. Smith, who shared many His columns championed outdoor adventures along the cause of Maple Lake, with their wives Elaine and and most recently had Dorie. focused on climate change Ralph won many awards

but was never one to dwell on his accomplishments. When he discovered he was a finalist for the 2015 Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award, he laughed and said, “It’s nice just to be nominated.” And you knew he meant it. Ralph was always full of praise and love for his wife of 65 years, Elaine. Her organic gardening complemented his fishing and hunting to produce mouth-watering meals they were always sharing with friends and neighbours. When we were lucky, he would share fresh prawns with the newsroom staff. Ralph’s grasp of the cycles of nature always remind me of Henry David Thoreau, an American author, poet and philosopher who immersed himself in nature when he went to live in the woods by Walden Pond (near Concord, Mass.) in the mid-1880s. Thoreau noted: “Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” Ralph knew that to be true, and no matter what side of the grass he is on, his legacy will always be with us. For that, I thank you, Mr. Shaw. I neither hunt nor fish, but my world is a better place for having known a gentleman who did so with the greatest respect for all living things.

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Ralph Shaw remembered by his peers as key contributor to fish and wildlife Continued from page 17 “Ralph was always congenial to staff and took time to converse with many, remembering each by name. I recall Ralph visiting the hatchery in the earlier days of salmon enhancement. He was not always a fan of large-scale salmon enhancement programs as done at Puntledge Hatchery but he was open-minded and amiable to learning. “Ralph participated in many congenial debates, sharing opinions with the hatchery managers of the day. Over time he realized and appreciated the contributions of our program and became one of our most supportive community members, often relaying our activities in his weekly newspaper columns. “I often observed and appreciated Ralph’s passion while attending meetings. He contributed his abundant knowledge with heartfelt conviction toward opportunity for responsible harvest of our wildlife resources and backed up his opinion in a professional manner. “Mr. Shaw’s warm smile and intriguing stories will be missed by all of us at the hatchery.” Charley Vaughan, Oyster River Enhancement Society “Ralph was truly a man for all seasons. He was by turns and altogether, a family man, gardener, outdoorsman, writer and thinker. “A hunter and fisherman all his life, he had a bone-deep appreciation of the gifts

of nature together with an equally deep understanding that the continuance of these gifts depends on our taking care of the natural world. “A longtime member of the ORES, Ralph, through his columns, brought light on our efforts and to our efforts, as he expounded thoughtfully on the connections between individual, society and environment. “Climate change took up more and more of Ralph’s thinking in recent years; he read widely on the subject and understood the implications of the changes we are bringing about through our reliance on fossil fuels. “Through his columns he helped educate and spread the word of the need for change, if we are to continue to be able to depend on nature’s gifts. He will be greatly missed.” Jim Loring, president, Comox Valley FlyFishers Club “Ralph Shaw was a keen member of the Comox Valley FlyFishers Club (CVFFC). He was a friend and mentor to all, with a deep understanding of nature and her ways. Always ready, willing, and able to assist and teach others outdoorsmen skills and the human connection to the natural world. “He loved especially teaching kids about nature. Many of us in the club have fond memories of Ralph tying his unique “Tom Thumb” flies at the annual Outdoor Show for every child that hap-

pened by. He was always front and centre for our programs teaching fly tying and fly fishing. “He never tired of partaking in fishing and hunting excursions and proudly boasted of having fished every month of the year. He made up hundreds of fly boxes for fundraising events over the years. “For the Fly Fishers club, we have lost a true gentleman, friend, and mentor. He will be greatly missed but fondly remembered.” Terry Farrell, Comox Valley Record editor “His smile; that’s a smile I will always remember. He was always so cheerful. His weekly visits never failed to produce laughter from the editorial department. “I also remember holding the dubious honour of being the only editor known to have missed inserting a column of his into the sports section. It was shortly after my arrival here, and I was looking after the sports department while the sports editor was on holidays. It was not an intentional omission but rather an oversight by the new guy. “I found out rather quickly, from the community at large, how popular Ralph’s column was. But Ralph wasn’t mad… even though it ruined a string of however many of hundreds of Thursday Outdoors columns in a row. “He came to my desk laughing about it and said ‘I was just worried I’d done

something to anger you.’ “It was an honour and privilege to work with Ralph. He was a great man.” Gail Eggiman, vice-president Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association “(Ralph) was the most personable and helpful gentleman you could ever meet. He worked at every Outdoor Show making flies and showing children, in particular, how to make them and when to use them fishing. He attended and volunteered at almost every event. He was a loving husband and stayed as long as he could until he had to go home to check on his wife.”

Bryan Allen, fishing chair, Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association “Ralph was proudest of his family. He was also extremely proud of the role that he played in getting the McQueen Lake Environmental Centre. “As far as fishing, it was a resource that was there to be used but not abused. Hunting was not something he revelled over the kill, he revelled over the bounty we had. I fished with Ralph for over 15 years and he was as happy bringing home things like prawn heads and fish guts for Elaine’s garden as anything else. “He was also very proud of his record of publishing through The Record. He said to me, ‘Twenty-one years without missing a deadline is not too bad.’”

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BUSINESS Farmers’ Market says Meet your Maker The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Association is hosting a strategic outreach and relationship building event for food producers and food buyers on Vancouver Island. Whether you are looking to expand your networks north, south, east or west; if you are a food producer/buyer on Vancouver Island or the surrounding areas, you are sure to meet your match at Meet Your Maker. Designed to increase synergies and profits, Meet Your Maker is for producers and businesses with a stake in the local food economy: farmers, chefs, producers, distributors, grocers and restaurateurs. Attendees will be able to target multiple businesses to maximize their own sales, marketing and purchasing goals, and collaborate with savvy entrepreneurs to tack-

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“United They Stand” Where one goes, the other follows. On January 3, 2016, Mary peacefully passed away in the company of family and staff at the Comox Valley Senior Centre. She joins her husband of 62 years, Arnold Crosier, who predeceased her June 16, 2015. Mary, the oldest of three sisters, was born in Randwick, York, England to loving parents Evelyn (Cann) and Arthur Pollard. While the country recovered from the war years, Mary completed her teaching credentials, often trying out new ideas on her sisters, Ruth, Anne and Judith. She introduced them to well-known children classics of the time, Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan and Edward Lear’s Nonsense Poems. Mary’s passion of literature, history, geography and her appreciation of art, design, fashion and theatre continually grew and blossomed within her. After meeting her life partner, Arnold, they began to fulfil their dreams by embarking on an amazing adventure to Canada. They arrived in Winnipeg, Manitoba and married January 24, 1952 and began a business and a family. Mary’s daughters Jane (Terry) Swintak and Sara (Garth) Grant will miss her dearly. She was the world’s greatest mother and strongly united with Arnold in parenting. She was a creative and talented homemaker, hostess and teacher. Mary’s kindness and generosity radiated. For many years, she proudly supported the Rotarians as a member of the Inner Wheel Club, was a Brownie and Guide leader and volunteered at the St. Boniface Hospital in the gift shop. Mary was a loving and giving woman and supported many local charities. In 1980 Mary and Arnold made another monumental decision and moved to British Columbia leaving family in Winnipeg. Business continued in Vancouver until 1986 when they were drawn to retire in Qualicum Beach. Mary and Arnold enjoyed 30 years living together on “The Island” in “Paradise”. They moved often and enjoyed the beauty and the people of Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Comox and Courtenay. Along with her two daughters, Jane and Sara, she also leaves behind granddaughters Candace and Rhonda, grandsons Thomas and Ian and 5 great grandchildren. Mary has lived a rich and full life. Family would like to thank friends and neighbours, Dr. James Ingrey and Crown Isle Clinic staff, Comox Valley Senior Village staff, OmniCare (Arlene, Wendy and Anne) CV Hospice Society (Brenda) and all VIHA staff for the care and kindness shown to Mary and in support of her two daughters. As Mary wished, family will celebrate her life quietly in their own time. Mary and Arnold are together again. “United They Stand”. Family was happy to entrust all arrangements to Comox Valley Funeral Home. Thank You.

Born April 26, 1944 in Glasgow, Scotland, died January 5, 2016 in Courtenay, BC after a short struggle with cancer, with his wife and daughter at his side. Alec is survived by his wife Bel of 45 years. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Katherine Stewart (Andrew) and adored granddaughter Madeleine of Victoria, BC; sister Elspeth Greer (Brian) of Summerstown, ON; brother David Brown (Donna) of St. John’s, NL; brother Iain Brown (Donna) of Williamstown, ON; eight nieces and nephews and four grandnieces and nephews from across Canada. Alec was a long-time employee of Air Canada and lived in Montreal, Vancouver, PEI and Toronto before retiring to the Comox Valley in 2009. A kind, funny and generous man, he will be dearly missed. The family will hold a reception for Alec at a later date at Sunnydale Golf Club, where Alec was a member. To honour Alec’s memory, donations to the BCSPCA or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to Dr. Johann Nel and the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their compassionate care.

Frieda Wood February 15, 1932 – January 5, 2016

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Any person having claims against the estate of Lillian Rosella Kenyon, late of Qualicum Beach, please contact the executor: Reginald Kenyon, 250-7032085.

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AL-ANON/ALATEEN - Concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact 1-8884ALANON (1-888-425-2666). www.al-anon.alateen.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, it is your business, if you want to Stop it is ours. Ph: A.A 250-338-8042 Call Any Time 24/7

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RAGA, Sonia (Baba) Oct 21 1933-Dec18, 2015

We are sad to announce the passing of Frieda Wood on January 5, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox. Frieda was predeceased by her infant daughter Lorraine and husband John. She is survived by her son Tony (Janice) Wood, daughters; Heather (Bert) Broere and Anita (Ben) Nickel, grandchildren; Matthew, Adam Broere, Benjamin, Violet and Laurie Anne Nickel; great-grandchildren John, Sage, Jessica and Jocalyn, Vanessa, Savanna and Jade. Frieda was a brilliant artist who loved gardening, art and classical music. She loved adventure whether it be locally or afar and she travelled to many places all over the world, most recently to Newfoundland with her life long friend Mavrice Foord, which was her last great adventure, and in this photo you can clearly see her joy on that trip. All flowers were Frieda’s favourite and she would often say “a weed is nothing but an unloved flower.” A gathering of family and friends to be announced in the spring when her garden is at its best.

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Our Mother Sonia passed away peacefully after outliving her life expectancy following a cancer diagnosis. Mom was predeceased by her parents, her brother Eugene Kozeletski and her newborn, Antonina Mary. She is survived by her beloved brother, Michael Pozin (Marlene). Her four children that she cherished; Denise (Bill), Chris (Marie), Laurie (Pat) and Wayne. She also leaves behind her four wonderful grandchildren Dalyce (Daniel), Cory, Grady, and Bailey. Mom was full of life and humour and anyone who knew her could attest to her feisty, outspoken and stubborn as can be, attitudes. She was a generous soul to any child and to those less fortunate. She was known to have an extra place setting at Christmas as well as housing abused women in need of a safe house. Sonia’s volunteering will be a hallmark of her time with us. She sat on the Court of Revision, Red Cross Loans Cupboard, was on the Regional District Advisory Planning Commission, the CO-OP Board of Trustees and assisted in choosing students for scholarships and bursaries. Her lifetime of volunteering for the NDP party was one of her greatest joys. She was a long time reliable and very energetic party member who could always be counted on to help organize events on an election day. Between elections, she was active in the constituency serving on both the Comox and North Island Executives and worked on successful campaigns for: Karen Sanford, Colin Gabelmann, Ray Skelly, Tom Barnett and Claire Trevena. Mom will be remembered as a good mother, a great cook of ethnic foods and avid canner. A lady who tried and never gave up despite some difﬁcult times in her life. She persevered and set many examples on how to overcome hardships. When her children went through some tough times, we knew she could be counted on for her unwavering support. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Sullivan and to all in Home Care Nursing staff and a special thanks to the nurses on the 3rd ﬂoor North. You all went above and beyond what any of us expected. We are eternally grateful. As an expression of sympathy, donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. A celebration of Sonia’s life will be held on Saturday, January 16th, 2016. Eagles Hall, 1999 - 14th Avenue, Campbell River, BC from 1 to 4 PM. Mom asked that everyone wear bright colors. Rest peacefully, Baba.

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This notice is pursuant to Community Charter Section 127

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Mary and Ron spent retirement time traveling and taking long walks. Ron will be cremated Tuesday morning, there will be no service per his wishes. Please take a moment to remember Ron and how he touched your life.

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Howard was the last member of a large family who homesteaded over 100 years near Bagot, Manitoba. He married and moved to Edmonton to work, helped raise his family and after the sudden death of his wife moved to the Comox Valley. He enjoyed 17 happy years with Josie Donaldson and her family Miles and Elaine, Patti and David. He had a passion to play golf and kept up a good game even at 88. If friends so wish, a donation in Howardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Lung Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.

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Howard was predeceased by his wife Olive Nichol and former spouse Josie Donaldson. He is survived by Randy and Beth Nichol, Brock and Lynn Nichol and Teri Nichol; his grandchildren Joel and Kristal Nichol, Jenna Brown, Nathan Ingram, Zachary Nichol, Chris and Ashley Plamondon and great granddaughter Lexi Rose Nichol.

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Ron passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. He faced his illness with courage and dignity. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Tribe, daughters, son and son in laws, Jo Anne (Ivor), Richard, Cheryl (Thomas), Donna and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ron met his true love Mary in Saskatoon at the age of 16. Joined the service at 19, served from 1952 and retired at Comox in 1978. He started a new career as a custodian at School District 71.

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