JUNE 2006 - Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community

NewsUpdateA NEWSLETTER FOR THE CROWN ISLE COMMUNITY VOLUME 2, SUMMER 06Dishes fromTroy Fogarty ........... 2A Note from theSuperintendent ..... 3Staff Feature ........... 3Men’s Golf ............... 4Ladies’ Golf ............. 4A Note fromJason Andrew ......... 5Feature Builder ...... 6Golf AcademyUpdate .................... 6WelcomeAllen Dowhaniuk ... 7AroundCrown Isle ............... 7Mother’s DayCelebration ............. 8A Hearty Welcometo Lynn LarsenCrown Isle is pleased towelcome Lynn Larsen, our newAccommodation Manager. Lynnbrings with her eight yearsexperience as Regional SalesManager and Hotel Managerwith the Sandman Hotels,Inns and Suites. She also hasextensive involvement in thetourism industry through herparticipation on several boardsand committees in Victoria andthroughout the Interior.The beauty and diversity of the Comox Valley havelured Lynn away from Victoria to explore the greatoutdoors and to take up skiingagain after several years away fromthe sport – plus, she has found anew passion in the last couple ofyears…golf! For Lynn, there is nobetter place to work and live.Lynn has a passion for hospitalityhaving been inspired by her travelsto Alaska, Guatemala, Mexico,the Caribbean and through thePanama Canal. Lynn is eager toget involved with communityinitiatives and projects. She looksforward to promoting the Crown Isle team’s goal ofexceeding customer expectations.INSIDECustom Crafted HomesMonterra Developments Craftsman style homeshave many distinctive features: durable JamesHardie plank siding (fifty year warranty); attractiveresilient MonierLife clay tile roofing materials(lifetime warranty); elegant, long-lastinghardwood floors and natural slate tile flooring;raised two-panel smooth finish Colonist styleinterior doors including closets with brushedchrome finish knobs; heavy profile, 3.5” doorcasings and 5” wood base trim with paint finish;sophisticated lighting package including lightbulbs and DECORA switch plates; spaciousensuite featuring His ‘n Hers sinks, soaking tuband separate shower; exceptional wood kitchencabinetry with dove-tailed detail.Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community 1-250-703-5050 • 1-888-338-8439399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, BC V9N 9G3 info@crownisle.com • www.crownisle.com

Page 2Signature Dishes Createdby Chef Troy FogartyENJOYSilverado SteakhouseAppetizersSmoked Salmon CheesecakeWild salmon toro folded into a savoury cheesecake.Caddy MakiTempura sushi roll with spicy tuna.Dim SumSteamed and fried pork and shrimp dumplings.West Coast SamplerCrab cake, pan fried oyster, prawns.Land“The Delmonico Steak”20 oz Rib steak chop with pomme frittes.Long Bone Pork ChopFresh pork loin with rum marinated dried fruitcompote.Free Range Chicken BreastSmall farm raised, stuffed with pesto goat cheese,hazelnut cream sauce.Lamb Shank14 oz braised lamb with a red wine brisage.SeaWild BC SalmonHouse cured salmon fillet with grilled greenonions and chive aioli.Hecate Straight HalibutPancetta wrapped with a balsamic glaze.Sooke Hills TroutPan seared with citrus orzo and sabyon.Timber RoomAppetizersNachosTowering nachos Whistler style.Shrimp BitsBattered cold water shrimp with lemon garlic dip.Artichoke DipCreamed artichoke hearts with blended cheese,served warm with tri color tortilla chips.SaladsSmoked Salmon Fusilli Pasta SaladCreamy garlic aioli with tender peas folded withhot smoked salmon.Spinach & Tuna SaladYoung spinach with toasted almonds and whitebalsamic dressing. Topped with rare searedAhi tuna.Romaine ClubHearts of romaine, Caesar dressing, oven driedtomatoes, maple bacon and roasted turkey.Crown SelectionHalibut & ChipsHalibut in a Panko coating served with tartersauce.Thincrust Bistro PizzaDiablo - Capicolli, portobello mushrooms andmozzarella.Margeritta - Roma tomato and bocconcini cheese.“Simplicity is not the lack of sophistication.” - Troy Fogarty

Page 3A note from the SuperintendentMIKE KEARNSGolf Course SuperintendentAnother summer of golf is upon us and withthe warm, dry weather we have been receivingthis month, the golf course is in nice conditionand seems to have weathered the rainy winterquite well.Our spring greens aeration was a success andthe putting surfaces have recovered nicely. Wewill continue with our regular light top dressingprogram this season in order to keep the greensas smooth as possible and minimize thatch buildup. Please remember to repair your ball markand one other on the greens, as this will go a longway in keeping our greens healthy and smooth.The maintenance crew has been busy at work thisspring on a number of projects, with the mostnoticeable being the improvements to our courselandscaping and gardens. To date, we haveCrown Isle Staff FeatureJody Greaves - Retail SupervisorAlthough she spent the early years of herchildhood on the Queen Charlotte Islands,Jody was born and grew up in the ComoxValley. Currently, she lives in Campbell Riverwith her fiancé Aaron. When Jody is not busybuying fashionable sportswear for the GolfShop at Crown Isle, where she has worked since1999, she loves to snowboard, hike and playwith her four-legged “children” – Diesel, Roxy,Vegas and Indy.Jody also has a passion for travel. She has been toFiji, New Zealand, Mexico, Hawaii, Australia,and most recently, Japan, where a monkeyattacked her! She wasn’t badly hurt, just a fewcuts and scrapes, but it’s a great story – anotherplanted over 160 new trees, added 21 new gardens,and mulched and cleaned up under some of thelarger trees on Holes 1 and 9. We are currentlyin the process of planting 400 rhododendronsthroughout the property and plan to continuethese landscaping improvements throughoutthe year.This spring, we implemented the first stage in theupgrade of our irrigation system. We have addedan updated control system, installed 21 newsatellite boxes and have begun replacing some ofour older sprinkler heads. These improvementswill give us better control of our water usageand the new sprinkler heads will improve theuniformity of our water coverage.Along with the entire maintenance team, I amvery excited about the improvements that we aremaking to the golf course, and thank you for yourpatience as we work through these projects.Jody in front of atemple in the city ofNara, Japanone she can add to thelong list of funny storiesshe’s accumulated onher journeys. Oneactivity Jody hasn’tdone yet is golf – “Ijust need to keep theguys in the shop fromlaughing when I put onmy golf shoes and headto the range!”The Golf Shop atCrown Isle receives newmerchandise regularly,so come in often to check out the latest arrivals.Jody, as well as all the staff in the shop areavailable to help you all year round.PLAY

Page 4PLAYMessage from the Men’s Club CaptainKeith LibbyMen’s Club CaptainCrown Isle Men’sClub activities havebeen under way nowfor a month and weare trying to ensurethat our new membersmeet as many of the“regulars” as they can.Our Thursday Seniorevents and Saturdaytournies are under waywith the direction ofRamsay Poucher and are being well attended.There is still room for more entrants so just letthe Pro Shop know that you want to play and wewill ensure that there is spot for you.All Match Play tournaments are now posted andthe first matches have already been played. MakeCrown Isle Ladies’ ClubWhat a start to our 2006 season! We have our oldfriends back playing on Tuesday Ladies’ Day aswell as many new members. With such an influx,we have made demands upon the pro shop forextra tee times and Jason has obliged.On the last Tuesday of every month, we havean 8:00 AM shot gun start along with a lovelysoup and sandwich special that Chef Troy createsfor us. These luncheons are a great way to gettogether each month with all the members. Wealso acknowledge the winners of the previousweeks’ games. Everyone is welcome whether youplay golf that day or not. If you would like toattend and are not playing golf, please give me acall the Thursday preceding the luncheon.Our Captain’s/Vice-Captain’s Match Play has beenposted and information, in a booklet format, isavailable explaining the guidelines and rules thatsure that your match is played on or before therequired date.Please check for notices about upcoming eventsand register early in the Pro Shop if you aregoing to participate. These are your events andyour participation is eagerly sought as the moreplayers there are the better the competition is.The next big event will be the Captain’s Cup inearly June and if last years’ was any indicationthis will be a lot of fun for all so please sign upearly. If you have any questions please ask JohnPringle or the Pro Shop staff.Our opening social event under the directionof the Colemans was a great success, with greatmusic and fabulous food. Watch for the Fallsocial and mark it on your calender. Have agood summer and GOOD GOLFING.apply to match play. Thematches are ongoinguntil September and weask that you completeyour game as scheduledeach month.Ladies will participatein the Captain’s Cupbut will form their ownSharon WalkerLadies’ Club Captainteams. This fun mixed event is held June 9 & 10and we encourage everyone to participate.There are so many events happening this yearboth within our club and throughout Zone 6.Dee Horie has been busy sorting and posting allthe information. So if you find yourself at a lossas to what to do, just give us a call! Until then,enjoy the spring and may the warmth of summerbring out the best in your game.

Page 5Director Welcomes New MembersJASON ANDREWDirector of GolfThe golf season is finally in full swing. We’vebeen able to put away those mitts and toques andstart to break out our new spring and summergolf wear. The number of people using the golffacilities here at Crown Isle has been steadilyincreasing. We are happy to welcome back all thereturn members from last year and are lookingforward to a pleasurable golfing season withthem again this year. The number of new golfmemberships has been climbing at an excellentpace. There will be a lot of new faces around theclub this season as area golfersare taking advantage of ournew membership options.Being a member at Crown Islegives you unlimited access toour top quality practice facility,allowing you to work on yourputting, chipping, sand shotsand of course your irons anddriver. Included with yourmembership is an introductorylesson from one of our friendlygolf professionals, who are fully qualified to helpyou whether you are a beginner or have plenty ofgolf rounds under your belt.Men’s Night has kicked off again this season witha new format. We now have a combination ofindividual competitions like Beat the Pro, LowNet & Low Gross, Deuce Pot, and of coursethe ever favorite Skins game, for either 9 or 18holes, as well as the Team League competition.You can pick your tee time starting after 1:30 pmfor the individual games and Team League play isscheduled from 3:45 to 5 pm. Members and theirguests can enjoy a round of friendly competitionin Tuesdays Men’s Night and then head to theTimber Room to relax with a cool beverage.The popular Crown Isle Ladies’ Night onWednesday evenings is underway againthis season. Running through to the end ofAugust, ladies tee off between 5-6 pm everyWednesday night.New RCGANetwork SystemCrown Isle Golf Resort, in conjunction withmost of the other golf courses in B.C. isintroducing the new RCGA Network system.This internet based systemreplaces the individualhandicapping systems usedby most golf clubs. Clubmembers can now inputtheir scores on their homecomputer as well as attheir club. The networkedsystem has a variety of newservices, such as individualcalendaring which will allowthe player to show the datesof all their important golf events and give theindividual courses the ability to add to theirmembers calendar of events. As well as messagingbetween players, you will have the ability to setup lists of your favorite playing partners in orderto monitor who is improving and who is winningall the congratulations. As we all become morecomfortable with the new system, it will becomemore a part of our every day golfing activity.Hole in OneSandy Linhart - April 17th - Hole #16PLAY

Page 6Monterra Developments Feature BuilderA recent addition to the Crown Isle Resort& Golf Community homebuilding locale isMonterra Developments Ltd., returning tothe valley after several years away. Throughoutthe past year Monterra Developments, withits unique contemporary and craftsman styledesigns, has established itself as one of CrownIsle’s premier builders.Monterra Developments has forty years offamily experience in the building industry.Owner/operator Garry Renkema foundeda successful award winning home buildingcompany in Alberta where his company was therecipient of several Home Builders’ Associationawards including Builder of the Year, CustomerChoice Award, and Best New Home Design.The belief that a successful company is built uponsatisfied homeowners is what drives Monterra,furthering its commitment to excellence indesign, construction, and customer care. Thecompany strives to provide clients with beautifulcustom homes that provide the highest quality.Garry also believes in developing relationshipsbased on trust, respect, and integrity.I NVEST2352 Suffolk Crescent3237 Majestic DriveGolf AcademyUpdateIAN PATTULLOP.G.A. Teaching ProfessionalAs the temperature warms so does theinterest in the new season, and it has beengreat to see many of you making use of thecomplimentary lesson that you receive eachyear with your membership. Bert, Jasonand myself have been busy resurrectingsome swings, and look forward to seeingmore of you. Please don’t be shy if you seeone of us over at the teaching tee, come onover as we may have a spare half hour togive you a look over. Hopefully, you havereceived the results of the Ping fitting lastmonth and this would be a good time todial in the swing to take advantage of thenew weapons. Believe me, in some peopleshands they truly are weapons!

Page 7Welcome Allen DowhaniukWe are pleased to announce our Approving Officer,another new addition to Crown Isle Realty. Allen comesto us with a diverse background. He has worked in thebuilding supply industry and in the area of residentialreal estate. Allen’s main area of responsibility is thePlan approval process. In connection with keepingnew construction on track, Allen is also involvedwith stewarding homeowner concerns through theappropriate channels. Allen works out of the Salesand Design Center and can be found there from8:00 – 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.New Retail CentreAround Crown IsleCancorp Ventures Inc. will be developing theproperty on the corner of Lerwick and RyanRoads, at the entrance to the Crown Isle Resortand Golf Community. The new centre willinclude approximately 140,000 sq. ft. of retailspace. The design of the new development isunderway and a preliminary footprint of theproject is under review. Prospective tenants forthe centre include; financial institution, foodstore, drugstore, liquor/wine store, veterinarian’soffice, restaurants and other retailers. Onceall approvals are in place and the tenants havebeen confirmed, a construction start date will beannounced. The plans for the retail center areprogressing, and Mike Fowler says, “Thingsare moving exceedingly well.”New Lots Being CompletedThe machinery is ready to roll and the blacktopwill wind its way to Sussex and Suffolk overthe next several weeks. Reservations are nowbeing accepted for the new lots both on and offthe course. Through the rest of the Crown Islereal estate development, the market remainstight. Lots are purchased quickly after they areput on the market.For Real Estate information, contact CrownIsle Realty at 703-5054, visit our website atwww.crownisle.com, or you can email us atrealestate@crownisle.com.Golf Quote“Golf is deceptively simple and endlesslycomplicated.”Arnold PalmerI NVEST

Page 8Crown Isle CelebratedChef Troy Fogarty created adelictable menu for Afternoon Tea,the traditional midday gatheringmade popular in England hundredsof years ago. On the menu; citrusyogurt, a selection of savoury teasandwiches & homemade sweets.in High StyleRELAX