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January 23, 2014 Vol. 29• No. 7 ••• $1.25 inc. G.S.T.
When I’m 64, the first play by J.S. Hill of the Comox Valley, delves deeply into the psyche of six women. page B1
Comox Valley golfer Riley Wheeldon will be in the same field as Tiger Woods this week in La Jolla, Calif. page B11
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Temperatures going up again at alpine resort Snow base down to 80 centimetres, but people enjoying spring-like conditions
opening day Jan. 13 it had a midmountain base of 100 centimetres. The base had dropped to 80 centimetres by Tuesday, but Curtain said there’s still “a substantial amount” of snow for crews to move around and cover up any Renee Andor obstacles on the slopes. According to Curtain, resort Record Staff staff have not yet discussed closMount Washington Alpine ing the mountain due to lack of Resort expects more warm tem- snow, and conditions are continuperatures this week, and there’s ally evaluated. “Another three to four days no precipitation in sight for the mountain, according to resort of inversion we’re going to have to re-evaluate basically after we spokesperson Brent Curtain. The mountain saw peak alpine see this next warm system come through,” he temperatures said, pointof as high as The inversion is defiing out cooler 10C last week. overnight After a brief nitely going to be posing temperatures cool-down to some challenges and as a mean the temperatures between 3C result we’re going to be push- snow doesn’t melt as fast and 5C, tem- ing a lot of snow around as some would peratures were think with again expected over the next few days … no to spike this precipitation that we can see; 10C daytime highs. week, Curtain it’s still remaining dry. Though the said Tuesday Brent Curtain weather is afternoon. posing chal“The inversion is definitely going to be pos- lenges for the resort, plenty of ing some challenges and as a people have been up the mounresult we’re going to be pushing tain enjoying the sunny weather a lot of snow around over the above the clouds covering the Valnext few days,” he said, adding ley. “There’s a lot of people that the forecast doesn’t look good in want to ski and snowboard,” said terms of snow either. There’s “no precipitation that Curtain. “And, a lot of people do we can see; it’s still remaining like spring conditions and fair weather, and that’s exactly what dry.” The mountain opened over a you’re getting right now.” To season pass holders wondermonth later than scheduled this ... see LOT ■ A2 season due to lack of snow. As of
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COMOX VALLEY ACTIVIST Gwyn Frayne has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. FILE PHOTO
Frayne maintains positive outlook Renee Andor Record Staff
When some would be sad and depressed, Gwyn Frayne is still smiling and inspiring others. The 79-year-old well-known and much-loved Comox Valley activist has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
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Frayne was told this devastating news in mid-December, and was given six to 18 months to live at that time. But, even when talking about the fact that she’s dying, Frayne keeps a positive, upbeat attitude, without a hint of sadness or regret. In fact, Frayne says she’s fine
with the idea of dying, as she points out that dying is part of living. “I’ve always thought, and experienced, that death was part of life; it is not a separate thing and it doesn’t need to be hushed up,” says Frayne. “Cancer used to be talked of
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