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Elphinstone: Remembrances, washouts, colourful eggs

Accolades poured in for Clint Davy, the co-founder of Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, whose memorial was held at High Beam Dreams, packed with his many friends and acquaintances.
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Susan Rule with colourful eggs that she sells from her home on Pratt Road.

Accolades poured in for Clint Davy, the co-founder of Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, whose memorial was held at High Beam Dreams, packed with his many friends and acquaintances. Local musician Graham Walker said, “It was heartwarming to see so many in the community come out for Clint’s memorial… Many people spoke of his compassion for people as well, and the way he changed their own lives in positive ways. This was truly a celebration of a remarkable, kind, visionary and humble person who, together with his wife Irene, made a huge difference to our community, and spoke for countless creatures who came under his care.” Graham went on to say that Clint was an accomplished artist of both paintings and sculpture, depicting mostly – what else – animals! Irene Davy continues to oversee the centre; the board and volunteers who assist her would like to see the trailer on the property outfitted to house the birds and other animals, thus allowing Irene a little more space/time in her own home. Donations in Clint’s name are very much appreciated; go to www.gibsonswildliferehabcentre.org and click on the donate button.

The massive amount of rainfall last week led to the partial collapse (and closure) of Lower Road - guess where it ended up? I and many others who walk regularly on the esplanade have ventured onto the beach front to see where a mountain of water, mud and gravel ended up, engulfing nearby cabins. Our hearts go out to people evacuated from their homes.

Have you seen the beautiful Rule’s Roost sign on Pratt Road? The last time I stopped by, other neighbours were buying eggs too, and we were admiring the lovely colours, when Susan Rule came out to tell us about her lovely chickens and roosters. They have a variety of heritage breeds – Copper Marans lay chocolate-coloured eggs while Ameraucana lay blue/green eggs, also called Easter eggs. I like the olive-coloured ones. They sell out quickly but you’re welcome to come buy them when you see the sign on the road. Susan told me she was inspired by the famous artist, Maude Lewis of Nova Scotia, in painting that sign (Susan herself is an excellent artist). She said, “John researched and built a super coop, I fondly call their Palais du Poulet. Plus I love the manure for the garden, my black gold!”  She usually posts a notice on the Elphinstone Community Association Facebook Page when there are eggs for sale.

Matt Treit, SCRD’s Emergency Management Coordinator, will be the guest speaker at the next Elphinstone Community Association meeting, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. at Frank West Hall. Important updates by the ECA board and director McMahon will be of interest. Here’s a link to B.C.’s emergency management legislation: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/121/2019/10/modernizing_bcs_emergencymanagement_legislation.pdf

Have community news to pass along? Let me know at: elphin@coastreporter.net