Lake Cowichan Gazette, May 23, 2012

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School board votes for deficit budget Tamu Miles Gazette editor

On Wednesday, May 16, board members for School District 79 passed a deficit budget with a vote of 5-4.

Chairwoman Eden Haythornthwaite and the other trustees who voted in favour of the budget are still holding out hope that they can open up a dialogue with the Ministry of Education. However, Education Minister George Abbot told the Cowichan News Leader Thursday morning that he is ready to remove the board because of this vote.

“I fully expect they will balance their budget by June 30. This is not a negotiation with the province. We are making it very clear to them what they have to do.”

The resulting budget requires an additional $3.7 million, or $462 per student in Cowichan, from the province.

Haythornthwaite and the other trustees on the board have passed a motion to push for another meeting with the ministry. Duncan Brown, a board trustee, says the board needs community support to “give the ministry some pause about removing a democratically elected representation.”

To that end, the board has started a campaign to rally public support. They have talked about ideas such as forming a campaign committee and asking parents and the public to write letters to the editors of local papers to voice their opinion on the matter of public education funding.

When asked if this board is supported in its move by other boards in the province, Haythornthwaite said there is scattered support from individual trustees, but most boards are watching what is happening with District 79.

These trustees, says Haythornthwaite, are in a minority status. “Victoria, for example,” adds Brown, “has four trustees that would be in favour of a restorative budget, and five that would be opposed.”

“If we’re able to negotiate with the ministry and secure some of the resources we need to meet our challenges, that would benefit everybody in the province,” adds Haythornthwaite. “So to me, all boards should be watching this carefully.”

Abbott told the Cowichan News Leader on Thursday morning, “There are 60 school districts in this province.

There is only one that is claiming they’re unable to balance their budget, and even their own superintendent and secretary-treasurer are saying very clearly and emphatically to their own board that there is a viable option to balance the budget.”

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Grant Daly, owner of Daly’s Auto Centre, loading up a crumpled motorcyle on Highway 18, just east of Lake Cowichan, last Wednesday morning. The accident occurred around 5:35 a.m.

Motorcycle collides with elk on Hwy 18 Tamu Miles Gazette editor

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 16, a local motorcyclist driving from Lake Cowichan to Duncan struck an elk on Highway 18, about 2.4 kilometres east of Lake Cowichan.

Local RCMP, ambulance, and the Lake Cowichan Fire Dept. responded, and the man, whose name has not been released, was taken with multiple fractures to Duncan. The man was then transported to Victoria.

Sgt. Dave Voller says that the elk came from the right, or south, side of the road and that the gentleman must have seen it because he swerved left to try and avoid the animal.

Voller also says that the motorcycle must have passed underneath the elk after striking it before skidding approximately 100 metres down the

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Voller wonders if lack of visibility is a factor in many of the collisions that happen with elk and other wildlife in the area. He says that if there was funding available, he would like to see the brush on the side of the road cut back by 50 feet.

“Perhaps this would give motorists more of a chance,” he says. “But there is a significant cost involved.”

Grant Daly, owner of Daly’s Auto Centre in Youbou, says he thinks the problem is only going to get worse.

Though he is happy about the new, large “Watch for Elk” sign at the east end of Highway 18, there are hardly any signs on the Youbou Highway.

Daly’s tow truck is often used to haul away vehicles damaged or destroyed by elk on the highway. He says that last week there was another collision near the intersection of

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Both men advise caution on the roads, especially in the early morning or dusk hours.

Vaughan says that when he moved to the area 20 years ago, he would see maybe one or two elk a year, and now he and other residents are seeing herds, especially at the east end of Youbou, near Swordfern, and along the highway near North Shore Road.

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Paw Paw Program offers hope for cancer patients

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Lorene Benoit, author of the Paw Paw Program.

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There’s a lot of bad news regarding health and health care out there these days.

Everywhere you turn phrases like, “doctor shortages in rural areas,” “longer waits for surgery,” and “Type 2 Diabetes on the increase,” are enough to make you feel sick at heart, if not physically. But there is one word that strikes fear in the hearts of all of us, and that is cancer. In Canada alone there are over 186,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed each year and it now surpasses even heart disease as the number one cause of death in this country.

Thankfully, modern medicine and early diagnosis mean than many types of cancer can be successfully treated and in some cases even cured. Although chemotherapy and radiation treatments are amazing tools in the battle against the dreaded C word, sometimes their side effects can leave survivors weakened and in poor health.

Natural Health consultant and master of Holistic healing, Lorene Benoit feels that there are many non-traditional options available in the treatment and management of cancer and more importantly many steps than can be taken to help prevent it in the first place. Benoit is a long-time valley resident, whose 2010 book, The Paw Paw Program presents what she calls “a Christopher Columbus approach to

Cancer.”

“The Christopher Columbus approach said that the world was round when back then, everyone knew that it was flat,” says Benoit. “I’m hoping to give people awareness that they have a choice when they’re diagnosed with cancer.”

Benoit will be at the Cowichan Lake Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library on the evening of Wednesday, May 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. to give a free presentation on the concepts of the Paw Paw Program. She stresses that the presentation will be of interest, not just to sufferers of cancer and their loved ones, but also to people who are interested in health tips about preventing all types of disease and achieving optimum health.

The program and methods that Benoit recommends have been developed over many years and work toward managing cancer with a more natural approach than conventional western medicine. Everything from dietary supplements and lifestyle changes, to various diet and treatment options are covered and case studies of actual cancer sufferers are presented.

“It’s written in plain language that anyone can understand,” says Benoit. “People can be overwhelmed after diagnosis, not just with fear, but with complicated medical language that is difficult to understand.

This book makes things clear and simple.”

For cancer patients, or nearly anyone in ill-health, sometimes the importance of small parts of the big picture are forgotten or overlooked. Benoit states that everything from stress levels, to diet, to the support system patients have in place can be instrumental in a successful recovery.

“We did the presentation at the Cowichan Branch of the library in Duncan in April and it was very well received with a very good turnout,” says Benoit. “So many people have been touched by cancer.”

Benoit, master of holistic healing, certified herbal consultant, contact reflex analyst (MHH, CHC, CRA), will be at the Cowichan Lake Branch of VIRL from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30. The branch is located at 38 King George, just behind the Island Savings Credit Union.

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CLEC looking to diversify

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Dalton Smith, manager of the Cowichan Lake Education Centre, with a group of students getting ready to canoe the lake.

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Due to a decrease in provincial funding, CLEC, or the Cowichan Lake Education Centre, is now looking at ways to diversify its clientele and stimulate business during the winter months.

CLEC was on the agenda at the May 15 council meeting. Dalton Smith, CLEC’s site manager, gave an overview of the meeting. He says that the centre hosts churches, organization and family conferences, meetings, retreats, camps and many other special events, and has catered to students in universities, private and public schools from around the world.

It’s the latter that Smith is worried about. Due to funding cuts to education, many schools in the province are finding it challenging to justify the costs involved with bringing students to the centre, especially when they are traveling from locations on the mainland. “Most outdoor centres and programs that are being offered to school districts are being cancelled, so therefore a lot of our good long-time/long-term groups are not being

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In order to address this problem, and find ways to diversify, Smith and the town have opened up a dialogue. They are looking at certification programs that would give potential students certification in areas such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Systems, Occupational First Aid, hydrogen sulphide or H2S (also known as sour gas), and even carpentry.

The centre is in the midst of a preliminary dialogue with a B.C. post secondary institution at the moment to find out if offering these types of programs would help to replace the revenue missed as a result of education funding cuts, and fill the centre during the winter months when tourism is at its seasonal low.

Smith says that CLEC is still extremely busy in the summer, with solid bookings for 66 days straight. “We have booking after booking, and each booking is valued at between $25,000 and $28,000 a week.” Groups come from Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, and other countries around the world. The centre books groups of up to 100 people and provides three meals a day for $109 per person, per day.

“The problem with tourism in B.C. is that businesses struggle in the off season,” says Smith. “So we are trying to diversify always, and we will capitalize on any group or organization that we can get to come to Lake Cowichan.” Yet Smith also says CLEC is not in competition with local B&B’s and hotels.

Smith feels that bringing in more groups also helps to stimulate the local economy and provides job creation opportunities.

In fact, he says that the main focus of CLEC is job creation. The centre provides employment to local residents and has been part of town projects, such as the waterfront boardwalk and the Ted Burns Nature Trail.

The next project on the centres agenda will be to work with the town to install public washrooms in Saywell Park.

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Tourists enjoying a day of tubing down the Cowichan River.

Tamu Miles Gazette editor

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada celebrated tourism from May 14-20, across the country by calling on all “tourism champions” to make their voices heard.

What they are talking about are the cuts made to the Canadian Tourism Commission’s funding, which was announced in the federal budget.

Lake Cowichan businesses may be thinking along the same lines. David Kidd, owner of the Kidds B&B on Point Ideal Drive, says that though he and his wife’s business is a retirement hobby to supplement their pension income, “as a business, it would be challenging.” Kidd says that after the 2010 Olympics, he stopped listing

his B&B with Tourism B.C. because cut backs reduced its effectiveness.

Kidd and other B&B owners in Lake Cowichan collaborate on joint advertising to attract visitors. They even meet on each others’ properties so as to have detailed information to promote each others’ businesses.

Insurance expenses also pose an issue when looking at diversification. Kidd and others have tried the idea of renting out inner tubes, kayaks, and bikes, but have found the costs to be too much to justify.

Rita Dustow, president of the Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce, says the town suffered a visitor loss of 20-40 per cent last year. She says that many businesses here want and need tourists in the town in order to make up for losses in the slow winter months. “We haven’t lost any businesses because of that, but you never know.”

The chamber is always looking for ways to help businesses do things differently, and Dustow says that most businesses in Lake Cowichan are already doing that. “Most businesses are looking to the future and thinking about getting more people into their stores.”

She feels that the town needs to move on from its logging days and find a new direction, tourism being an option that seems to be occurring naturally.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

BCPSEA wants teachers to continue with voluntary services

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Tamu Miles Gazette editor

On May 9, the B.C. Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA) filed an application with the Labour Relations Board hoping for a declaration stating that the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and its members have declared or authorized or are engaging in an illegal strike.

The BCPSEA states that services provided by teachers such as student tutorials, parent-teacher conferences, school-based team meetings, meetings with principals, class organization meetings, planning meetings for the next school year, collecting money from students, attending graduation ceremonies, and coaching are duties that are within the BCTF collective agreement and should not be neglected simply because they are outside of class or on teachers’ own time.

Erika Blume, president of the Lake Cowichan Teachers’ Association, says that BCPSEA is trying to muddy the waters about what is and is not in teachers’ contracts. All of the services

I would suspect that most members of the LCTA are following the action plan, but there are still those who are acting autonomously.

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provided by teachers, outside of class time, are services that have come to be part of the educational experience of students because teachers love their students and want them to succeed.

Services such as tutoring after school or at lunch time are not within teachers’ job description, but throughout the strike, teachers have been providing them using their own discretion. “I would suspect that most members of the LCTA are following the action plan, but there are still those who are acting autonomously,” says Blume.

The BCPSEA also states that the labour dispute “appears to be more about politics than about labour relations.”

Blume does not agree. She says that this latest attack from the BCPSEA is more about the employer flexing its muscles and impuning itself rather than saying that teachers work is legitimate.

Blume states that none of the duties outlined in the BCPSEA application to the Labour Relations Board are part of a teacher’s normal work day or are within the collective agreement.

Using Dr. Jago as moderator is also a contentious issue. Jago was a consultant for Bill 22, and Blume says that to place him in the role of moderator is hypocritical.

“We’re democratic, we play by the rules. The BCTF tried to have him removed. This seems one sided.”

Right now the BCTF is staying unified, and this unity stems from what is seen by teachers as the aggressive nature of Bill 22. “The BCTF takes its leadership from its members,” says Blume. Teachers feel they did not have much left that they could do without promoting a full on strike and promoting illegal action. Blume says this action is something teachers can do to take a stand.

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As you have read in the Lake Cowichan Gazette we are still dealing with the dust issue in Youbou.

Pat On May 15 the Weaver Department of AREA I REPORT Highways notified me by text, saying that they, in collaboration with Timber West, would continue to sweep and wash the roads.

Indian Road off of Youbou Road will be getting new lights to improve visibility and safety by September.

Shades are being installed in the street lights on Cedar Road to protect residents from light interference and still keep our roads safe.

The reconfiguration of the Youbou and Meade Creek Road, which does not meet the current standards for safety, is in the works.

Department of Highways is researching what is needed to make the intersection safer and easier to access.

Two sink holes near the Hard Hat Shack in Youbou have been filled. Thank to Howie Smith for the heads up.

I enjoyed the auction held at the New Hope Community Church and came home with a truck load of things I did not know I wanted but it was for a good cause. I had a great time.

I hope those of you who attended the family bowling night at the Youbou Bowling Alley on Friday, May 18 as part of the Cowichan Lake Area Heritage Days, had a good time.

There were historical photos and artifacts on display to enjoy too.

You can always contact me at 250-7493120 or on my cell phone 250-701-3145.

Mayors discuss municipal collaboration Tamu Miles Gazette editor

B.C. mayors met in Penticton last week for an Inaugural B.C. Mayors’ Caucus.

On the agenda were items such as a new deal for B.C. communities and building the province’s economy.

The goals for the mayors’ caucus meeting was to discuss common issues facing municipalities, forge policy agreements to bring forward to the federal and provincial governments, explore means of mutual support in the delivery of municipal services, seek economic benefits through shared resources, and pursue joint economic development.

The B.C. Mayors’ Caucus is structured after models across North America and Europe, including Alberta, the Big Cities, Atlantic Mayors’ Caucus, Metropolitan Mayors’ Caucus in the United states, and the Summit of

Mayors in the European Union.

Mayor Ross Forrest was one of the many mayors in attendance, and before leaving he told the Lake Cowichan Gazette that this is the first mayors’ caucus. “I don’t know what to expect.

They anticipate some of the topics to include senior levels of government downloading, infrastructure deficit, taxation, and revenue.”

At the May 8 council meeting, Forrest asked council members if there was anything they would like him to bring forward at the caucus meeting.

Coun. McGonigle suggested asking for new options for municipal tax base revenues. “Given the numbers that were afforded to us earlier (in the meeting) 80.2 per cent of our taxation base came from residential. I think we need another avenue for taxation. We’ve tried avenues of varying tax rates etc. and I think we have to still try to pursue that.” He stated that this would afford the town

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some leverage to deal with issues such as derelict properties, and said the town needs another avenue to encourage growth and development.

Coun. Day put forward networking with other mayors to generate ideas for growth in a town the size of Lake Cowichan. “How would we, as a small town with no industrial land base, attract a new tax base other than residential.”

Coun. McGonigle also wanted Forrest to bring forward the need for a consistent, merit based grant approval process. He pointed out that grants are approved based on regionalization and not need. “They need to be consistent and fair in the approval process.”

Next week’s issue of the Lake Cowichan Gazette will feature details on Mayor Forrest’s experience at the Mayors’ Caucus and will find out if he was successful in bringing these items to the table.

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Town needs to take a closer look at river issues

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Well, we haven’t even officially launched into summer yet and there have already been two calls to the local RCMP and the fire department to perform rescue operations on the Cowichan River.

Though many local businesses are happy with the many tourists the lake, and in particular the river, draw to the area, the RCMP and the fire department both have stated that the Cowichan River poses more and more of a problem each year. Doug Knott, the Lake Cowichan fire chief, has even stated that his department does not have the proper equipment to deal with problems that occur and says that he is in the midst of organizing an event to raise funds for such equipment. He also told me that he has applied for funding from the town for the past couple of years, but has yet to receive any.

I find this odd. Whether the town likes it or not, Lake Cowichan has become a tourist destination area and issues like this need to be addressed.

RCMP and fire department volunteers regularly put their lives on the line to deal with individuals who are not experienced or educated when it comes to river hazards and do not come prepared to deal with emergency situations. I hope the town takes a closer look at this issue and coordinates with businesses to come up with solutions to this problem.

The town does need tourists and the revenue they generate, but perhaps something needs to be put in place to properly inform tubers and river enthusiasts about the dangers the river poses.

It would seem logical that those businesses who specialize in river and lake tours and adventures should be fully engaged in this discussion and that their expertise be utilized. Perhaps between the Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce, the town, and these businesses, we can help to keep these tourists safe and still enjoy the revenue they bring with them.

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High Five

This week, the Lake Cowichan Fire Department receives another High Five.

It was a busy weekend for Lake Cowichan Firefighters, with two possible structure fires — one a bon fire and the other a cooking pot left on the stove.

As well as there was the successful rescue of 4 individuals on the Cowichan River.

All in all great work by LCFD Firefighters!

PST return to let business pay online BC Bureau

VICTORIA – The B.C. government has tabled its longawaited legislation to kill the harmonized sales tax and return to the old provincial sales tax, with some modernization to make it easier for small businesses to

By Tom Fletcher administer and pay the tax.

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said Monday the PST will return as scheduled in April 2013, with exemptions for haircuts, restaurant meals, bicycles, movie tickets, gym memberships and all the other rules it had before.

Falcon said the only sales tax breaks that won’t return are temporary exemptions that would have expired by now, including energy-conserving windows and appliances, and fuel-efficient cars.

Tax changes that were made along with the HST will be maintained. That includes a 12-per-cent provincial tax on privately sold used cars, making the tax equal to that paid at a car dealership. Provincial tobacco taxes were increased seven per cent when the HST came in, and that tax will continue. Liquor taxes will also be adjusted to keep retail prices the same as they are now.

NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston said the legislation tabled Monday is a relatively simple, with regulations listing the many rules and exemptions still to come this fall so businesses can prepare for next spring.

“I think they could have done it faster and they should have done it faster,” Ralston said.

The government expects to save about $9 million a year in administration costs by using a new online registration and payment system for business, which B.C. expects to administer with about 100 fewer staff.

Businesses will have to set up their computers to comply, with software expected to cost them about $1,000.

Low-income families will give up a $230-per-person rebate that was introduced to offset the higher costs of HST to consumers, including children. As of April 2013, the PST rebate will resume, paying $75 per single adult with an income of $15,000 or less, and $75 per parent for families with an income of $18,000 or less.

Falcon noted an independent panel found the end of the HST will mean $520 million less revenue the the B.C. treasury next year, $645 million less the following year and increasing lost revenue after that.

“Clearly, any government in the future is going to have less revenue available to it, there’s no doubt about that,” Falcon said. “And obviously, we’re going to have to manage the challenge of bringing back a tax that is less efficient and conducive to economic development.”

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Honeymoon Bay Heritage Day

Alan Corrigall with a 1903 hand-cranked Edison cylinder phonograph at last year’s Heritage Day.

This year, the Honeymoon Bay Heritage Day takes place on May 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Honeymoon Bay hall dining room. Event coordinators will be providing a light lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The event is a chance to meet with locals and

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browse through knick-knacks and historical artifacts from Honeymoon Bay and across the country.

Maureen Loebus is one of the locals who will have her collection of antiques and Canadiana spanning the last 100 years.

Among the items she will have on display, Loebus will being showing off her father’s WWI dog tags, ration books from WWII, old medicine bottles, Eaton’s perfume sachets from 60 or 70 years ago and many other items.

Loebus says that all of her artifacts are items she bought at garage sales and auctions when she lived in the Maritimes before she moved to the Cowichan Lake area 18 years ago. She enjoys the chance to show them off, as she has no place to display them at home, and they sit in boxes in her garage. She says that between herself and other locals there should be something for everyone.

Ian Morrison says the gathering is a wonderful time to reflect on and celebrate the heritage of the area. He and his family enjoy all of the artifacts that local residents bring to share. He also enjoys spending time in the beautiful Honeymoon Bay hall with its George Jenkins murals. He says these murals really represent the community and what the community is all about.

—editor@lakecowichangazette.com

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DATE: Thursday, May 24, 2012 PLACE: Youbou Community Hall (Lower Hall) 8550 Hemlock Street, Youbou, BC TIME: 7:00 p.m.

Van Isle Development Corporation is proposing to rezone 50 existing strata lots and an 8.0 hectare upland portion of land located in Marble Bay (Meade Creek area). The subject property is presently zoned Tourist Commerical 4 Zone (C-4) and a new zone is being proposed for the lands entitled Lakeview Recreational 11 Zone. This new zone would permit both seasonal and year round residency on the lands. Under the existing zoning, the cottages can only be to be occupied by any one individual or family for up to a maximum of 22 weeks in a calendar year.

The Electoral Area Services Committee of the CVRD directed that a public meeting be held in the community before the CVRD Board decides whether this application should proceed to the bylaw amendment stage. In the event that does happen, there would be a formal public hearing in the community at a later date. The purpose of the public meeting is twofold: firstly, to generally familiarise the Meade Creek area with the proposed bylaw amendment; and secondly, to provide preliminary community input (questions and comments) on the proposal. This community input will greatly assist the CVRD Directors when they consider this application.

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At the public meeting, the applicant will make a presentation regarding their land use proposal. After this presentation, the CVRD will facilitate a question and answer session, as well as take comments from persons who deem their interests to be affected by this application. CVRD staff will be present in order to answer questions that are related to planning policy, and the applicants will answer questions about the particulars of the rezoning application. A summary of the proceedings will be recorded by CVRD staff and presented to the CVRD Board in due course.

Tamu Miles Photos Left: Tim Carlow sitting with a Ford truck he helped to dismantle in class. Right: Jordan Fraser showing off a planter he made for his mom for Mother’s Day.

Prior to attending the Public Meeting, information may be obtained by contacting Dana Leitch, Planner II, Development Services Division, at the CVRD by telephone at 250-746-2620, by email at: ds@cvrd.bc.ca or at the Planning & Development Department located at 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC. Note: the CVRD has prepared a staff report to the Electoral Area Services Committee related to this proposal. You may request a copy by sending an email to the address noted above or telephoning the CVRD office.

Two students at Lake Cowichan Secondary (LCSS) applied for district scholarships in trades on Thursday, May 17. Tim Carlow and Jordan Fraser both showed off their passions to district trustees in the hopes that they will receive up to $1,000 in scholarship funds. Five hundred dollars of the scholarship is received upon approval of the scholarship, and the additional $500 is received once the student is enrolled in a post secondary institution to pursue career oriented studies.

Both Carlow and Fraser have worked hard to earn these scholarships, and it looked like they had no trouble impressing the gathering of 7 trustees and District 79 board directors.

Carlow is an automotive mechanic with hopes of opening his own garage once he has completed his 2-4 years at Camosun College. Fraser has diversified his skills into both carpentry and welding, and hopes to work in Alberta once he has completed a seven month course at Vancouver Island University.

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A bird’s eye view of our past FAITH DIRECTORY Pentecostal

Cowichan Lake Baptist Church

Lake Cowichan Christian Fellowship

8259 Beaver Road Lake Cowichan

57 King George St. South Lake Cowichan

Sunday Service 10:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am

Sunday Service 10:30am

Pastor Dale Winters

Pastor Terry Hale

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‘New Hope’ Community Church

60 Fern Road Lake Cowichan

10648 Youbou Rd, Youbou

Sunday Service 10:30 am

• Rosary at Noon • Mass Sunday at 12:30pm

Breakfast at 10:00 am Sunday Service 11:00 am

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Trevor Green’s journals (1960s -1980) give glimpses of everyday life throughout the village: Part 2

Although lifetime Cowichan Lake resident and historian extraordinaire Trevor Green, died a few years ago he left a wealth of local history in the form

By Rolli Gunderson of written personal journals.

Over the years he recorded his thoughts, what he saw, and how he saw it. Recorded were his observations, events, places, memories, and musings, all pertaining to the history of the village, including its geography and its people.

The historical value of the journals is quite remarkable in that the events were recorded daily, as they occurred.

Through him, the interesting and valuable perspective of past happenings has been preserved.

I thank Trevor’s son Tony Green for granting me the privilege of reading the journals and printing some of the interesting facts and details found within their pages. Following are a few of Trevor’s journal entries:

Pages of History

Baptist

March 15, 1967 entry: (Someone) phoned to tell us that a UFO could be seen against Skidder Hill. We all raced out to view the strange phenomena and there it was, a yellowish star-like light, low in the Southern sky, traveling east in a strange jerking fashion. I refuse to believe it was a contraption made of wax candles and a plastic sack but it was not, definitely not, a star.

There are strange things happening in the world today.

June 7, 1967 entry: Before supper I had a pleasant chat with Eric Lundberg who had purchased an ancient and enormously heavy riverboat from Ronnie Saysell. (Eric) had managed to haul it this far upstream. I persuaded him to leave the boat here (at Greendale) and drive him back to the Saysell’s to retrieve his car. (Presumably Eric eventually hauled the ancient boat upriver to its destination.)

September 25, 1967 entry: No one can say which is lovelier: the warm sunny days or the moonlight star-spangled nights. Be that as it may, the glorious, memorable autumn continues week after week, it’s perfection unabated.

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The new Teleglobe satellite dish just after it was installed near Meade Creek in August 1988. It measured 18 metres (59 feet) in diameter and was one of many to be placed at the satellite center over the years. Trevor Green visited the earth station construction site in 1971 before the dishes were installed.

June 14,1968 entry: Lake Days — a mobile kitchen had been set up in the fire hall for the Lake Days Saturday morning free pancake breakfast (prepared) by Cousin Gordon Loutet, Charlie Monti, Jim Morrow, Elmer Tenney, Ernie Ardley and many others. The hotcakes and coffee were excellent and an air of efficiency prevailed.

July 7, 1968 entry: I don’t like supermarkets since I was nurtured long ago on the old fashioned country store tradition. (Trevor worked for many years at the old fashioned Gordon’s General Store in Lake Cowichan.)

September 17, 1971 entry: Drove up to the new Pacific Coast Satellite Communications Earth Station Centre which is in the process of construction a mile or two up the Meade Creek Valley (near present day Meade Creek CVRD recycling and refuse depot). There isn’t much to see yet other than a splendid wide access road and power line along and low construction of steel girders and numerous trailers where the workmen are staying. What a contrast to the Life and Times of Robert Aubrey Meade, who about 70 years ago cleared the few acres at the North Arm to build his log cabin and left his name to the creek and steep nearby mountain.

Quite incredible!

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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279 Grants Lake Rd.

$369,000

Beautiful 3 bed & 3 bath custom home. Quality finishing throughout, open layout - curved staircase leading upstairs. Back yard has large tiered deck and plenty of room for the RV & boat. For those with discriminating tastes.

$215,000

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8975 Youbou Rd.

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92 Boundary Road oad

WELCOME COME TO THE PROPERTIES NEW LISTING

Fabulous custom built home home.

From the slate walls to the Ecosmart ethanol fireplace, it will be difficult to choose which beautiful feature to look at next. Relax & enjoy the lake views – this home creates a unique landscape for your own personal style.

SOLD 1321 Kingsview Rd. DUNCAN

$479,900+ HST

$125,000 Lot 34 Kestrel Drive

$89,900

Four bedroom home with good bones, just needs someone with vision to give it their TLC. Nice yard, original wood floors in some rooms – bring your creativity to this property.

2 bed, 2 bath top floor suite located in 55+ building. New paint, appliances, light fixtures, kitchen cabinets & countertops plus new window coverings.

Crown moulding has been added & 2 decks to grow your beautiful plants. This unit won’t last long – call to view

#308 – 138 South Shore Rd

$340,000

MOBILE AT COBBLE HILL Great location in the quiet, well maintained Burnum Mobile Home Park. This big 2 bedroom mobile has large rooms, spacious covered deck with a carport & shop. Backs onto green space for privacy.

35-1751 Northgate Rd.

Lot 48 Widgeon Way Privacy guaranteed when you build on this lot.

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$55,000

148 Comiaken Ave.

$189,000

ADULT LIVING AT IT’S FINEST

Lovely 2 bedroom home on flat lot, tastefully designed with custom moldings & attached sunroom. Five bay windows to let in the light & wood stove to take away the spring chill.

This home offers you privacy – it isn’t a drive by!

6658 B Bear Lake Road

$115,900

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Panoramic lake views make this lot special.

$239,000

250 South Shore Road

Long & narrow 5.6 level acres surrounded by forestry property.

Steel construction shop, green house and the home is over 1500 sq ft with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a loft. Make this your permanent home or great for weekend living. Too many extras to list – you have to view to appreciate it!

Owner very motivated – good basic home, featuring spacious living, 3 levels, 6 bedrooms & large kitchen. Covered deck with fully fenced yard all on large lot.

Get your money’s worth!

Lot 38 Kestrel Drive Awesome lake views from this .44 of an acre lot.

This .58 acre property provides several options, including building a duplex or renovating the existing home. Due to road location, rezoning to commercial may be a possibility. Vendor financing may also be available.

PRIVATE, PEACEFUL & PERFECT

$192,000

MARBLE BAY LOTS

INVESTOR ALERT!

Flat .81 acre property with large 2,900+ sqft building. Two separate titles to be sold together. Located on main road close to store, fire hall & restaurant. Bring your ideas!

10054 South Shore Rd.

Lot 2 - Wilson Road $120,000

$139,900

21 North Shore Road

Close to the Cowichan River - three level Tudor style home with 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. Good sized attached garageshop area & property backs onto farmland acreage. Perfect for a growing family.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN HONEYMOON BAY

271 South Shore $269,000 COMMERCIAL LOT – corner lot on almost an acre on main road in Town

FLAT LOT – for your new home or commercial This house has good bones, but needs TLC. Hardwood floors in living room & venture & close to town core. Owner will have a bedroom plus an open & bright a home built to suit your needs. kitchen. Big deck at rear, big double W E N lot – priced to sell.

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#13 - 300 Grosskleg Way

268 Castley Heights $79,000

INVESTOR ALERT!

NEW LISTING

267 Castley Hts. $99,900

CHECK & COMPARE! – Lake view lot centrally located in town minutes from Duck Pond, foot bridge & boat launch. Gently sloping, easy access & no HST! Build your dream home.

$299,900

120 Lake Road

Two bedroom townhouse within walking distance of all amenities. Nice layout, propane fireplace, great patio and good size storage locker. Quiet and peaceful – this is a 55+ community.

Over 18 acres of secluded property, lightly treed with terraced land. Magnificent views - a weekend getaway or build your dream home!

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5 year old home located close to town & the river. Five bedrooms – complete with kitchen/bar area & rec room on 1st floor with full bath & laundry. Second level has large kitchen & living room plus 2 full baths. Large vinyl deck, 2 car garage & RV parking. Nicely landscaped with small garden shed. A must see!

LOTS Lot A, South Shore Rd. $225,000 + HST

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Level entry townhome located in neat & tidy 55+ complex. Home includes propane fireplace, 2 full 4 piece bathrooms & 2 bedrooms.

Meticulously maintained patio home with low strata fees. Located in quiet area within walking distance to town.

SOLD

$194,500

#2 - 300 0 Grosskleg Way NEW LISTING

PANORAMIC VIEWS Sitting high on the hill overlooking the Town. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths with a 3rd roughed in. Would be a great family home close to the river, park, footbridge & the center of town. Quick possession possible.

SOLD 159 River Road d

$230,000

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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HERITAGE DAYS

Below: Josh Gauder shows off his grandfather’s logging truck, which he got to ride in the truck parade, as well as his freshly painted face, done up by Jordyn Wear whose skills were in high demand.

Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall

Right: Communities in Bloom selling hanging baskets. By 2 p.m. they had already sold about 75 baskets.

Below: Ron McKenzie helps the Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce raise funds for next year’s Heritage Days by selling used books.

Heritage Days 2010 Lake Cowichan

COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM sponsors a

HANGING BASKET and POTS SALE Saturday, May 22nd 10:00 am ~ 1:00 pm Saywell Park

Above: Cara Smith, Pauline Balmer, Jennette Rederburg, and Everitt Sanville from Lake Bloomers Garden Club.

Below: Shi Ning and her sons Johnny and Daniel If Lake you would likefrom to purchase visit Cowichan Victoria. a basket or

pot before May 22, call 250-749-3730.

Buy a basket and support the gardening programmes at our local schools.

Fun for all to enjoy On Saturday May 19, downtown Lake Cowichan was a bustle of activity as locals and visitors alike took in the festivities.

Most of the activity centred around the Cowichan Lake Visitor Centre and Saywell park. There was face painting for the kids, plants and hanging baskets by Lake Bloomers and Communities in Bloom, historical exhibits at the Kaatza Museum for all the history buffs, and even legends of the stin-qua with Gil Mauro.

Around town those wanting to take a moment out of the sun were able to stroll through the many art pieces on exhibit at the Kaatza Art Show and Sale in the town’s Community Hall. Or they were able to wander over to the St. Aidan’s/St. During Heritage Days,we invite Christopher’s Church and stand in awe imagining you to of stop andquilters visit have our put into the many hours workinlocal making their fabulous creations.

Visitor/Business Centre

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Enjoy Heritage Days Weekend!

Below: Jenae Davis won first prize for the best children’s decorated bicycle. She was also selling old fashioned candy sticks.

and enjoy some refreshments.

Now Open Summer Hours Left: Gil Mauro tells tales of the stin-qua, the local legend of a serpent roaming the waters of Cowichan Lake.

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Steve Lingren, Jackie “Lamb” Cleaves, and Mayor Ross Forrest pose for a picture after the presentation of plaques honouring the two local athletes.

Tamu Miles Gazette editor

Jackie “Lamb” Cleaves, a professional figure skater, and Steve Lingren, a professional hockey player to played with teams such as the Victoria Salmon Kings, were honored with the unveiling of plaques in their names at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena’s Wall of Fame.

Local MP, Jean Crowder, came to witness the ceremony alongside family, friends, and community members who came to support and recognize the talents and contributions these two professional athletes have made to the community of Lake Cowichan.

Cleaves says she began skating at eight years old. Once completing high school at Lake Cowichan Secondary, she set out to fulfill a strong desire to teach figure skating to others. Since then Cleaves has skated professionally for “Ice Follies,” travelling the world and delighting audiences with Walt Disney’s “World on Ice” themes.

Lingren began his hockey career in Victoria playing with the Victoria Cougars as a defenseman, and came full circle playing for the Victoria Salmon Kings of the Eastcoast League in 2006/07. He played a total of 25 playoff games for the 1996/97 Hershey Bears team which won the Calder Cup as champions of the American Hockey League.

Mayor Ross Forrest was proud to add these two individuals to the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena’s Wall of Fame and said that he hopes this tradition continues into the future. Coun. McGonigle, reminded those in attendance to nominate others who deserve recognition in this manner.

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Palsson school release fry: On Thursday, May 17, the kids in Ms. Walter’s Grade 2 class at Palsson Elementary took part in what has become an annual tradition and released coho fry into Beadnell Creek. The students have spent the last two and a half months taking care of the baby salmon, learning about their life cycle, and their habitat.

Left: students line up to receive their fish in water filled plastic cups.

Middle: David Sharrow shows off his coho fry, below Blake Loewen and Philip Louie release their fish into the creek.

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The year was 1947 and W. Mackenzie King, Canada’s longest serving prime minister, was in power.

The cost of a loaf of bread was about 13 cents, B.C.’s Premier, “Boss” Johnson was at the helm, and the cost of a gallon of gas was around 15 cents.

It was also the year that Alberta born Sam Beldessi married Vancouver Island girl, Marg West.

“I met Sam at a dance in Lantzville while I was still in high school,” recalled Marg recently.

Sam laughed as he remembered running out of gas on their first date.

“It was during the war (when gas was rationed) so I had to siphon gas from a fish boat (to fill the tank) before I could take her home. I sure had a hard time explaining to her dad why we were late.” The couple had stayed out past her nine-o-clock curfew.

The third of four children, Marg was born in Port Alberni. After completing high school she attended a convent run commercial school in Nanaimo where she studied bookkeeping.

Sam, born in North Park Alberta, moved to the Nanaimo area with his family when he was seven. Meanwhile, as did his father before him, he worked as a logger in the woods for much of his life. His dad, Alex, worked for Lake Logging as a faller in 1932.

After their marriage on May 10, 1947, at the United Church in Nanaimo, Marg moved to Northview (now a part of Nanaimo) where Sam was already living. Protective of his

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Sam and Marg Beldessi celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary fifteen years ago. They recently marked their 65th anniversary, an accomplishment in anyone’s books. Congratulations to a grand couple.

daughter, Marg’s father wanted to go on the honeymoon with the young couple but they managed to make a getaway on their own.

“We took the (motor vessel) Princess Elaine to the mainland then headed to the states in our car,” they later recalled, laughing at the memory of a dinner they had at an Italian restaurant “in Oregon or somewhere. I’ll always remember a lady in the restaurant asking us where we were from. We told her Vancouver Island and she said, ‘Oh it must be terribly lonely living on an

island’.”

The Beldessi’s first home was a ramshackle place where “the floors had fallen away from the walls and you could see the outside.”

In 1974 after many years up-island, the family decided to move south of the Chemainus River, eventually settling in Youbou. The move included Sam, Marg, their son Bill, Marg’s mother Gladys Moran, and they were followed soon after by son Don. Over the years, Sam and Marg have spent countless hours volunteering within the community and for “the seniors,” as Sam puts it. “One of the pleasures I get from ‘going to bat’ for seniors is when they say, thank you.

That’s enough.” For Sam, a simple thank you makes it all worthwhile.

Nowadays they can be found each weekday morning on the job at Evergreen Place apartment complex here in Lake Cowichan. Marg works in the office and Sam works around the building.

In 2002 they sold their place in Youbou and moved to Evergreen Place. Their son and daughter in law Don and Debbie (nee Petrie) remain close by while son Bill and his wife Della (nee Ketch) live in the former Queen Charlotte Islands. They also have several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“I always chased work,” said Sam. “Over the years I’ve taken Marg to live in the dog-gondest places.”

As far as Marg is concerned, home has always been “wherever Sam is.”

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Stuart Schuitema from Reindeers Natural Plant Foods, knows his stuff when it comes to keeping plants healthy and happy.

At a monthly Lake Bloomers Garden Club Meeting, Schuitema talked about the importance of building up garden soil and feeding plants. He says that because Lake Cowichan residents live in an area that receives a great deal of rainfall, most people will need to lower the soils PH level in order to deter wire worm. The PH in most soil in the area sits at around 6, and should be brought down to 5.5 or 5.8. However, because of the high nitrogen content in the atmosphere, this rainfall also helps to keep soil healthy, and plants happy.

The group also discussed bug and weed problems. Recipes for homemade weed killers vary, but here is one that Shuitema finds effective.

Use one litre of Allen’s white vinegar, add two to three tablespoons of dish soap (a natural one like Seventh Generation works just as effectively as any conventional detergent), one tablespoon of salt and a cup or so of water.

Pour this onto the crown of the plant a few times a day for several days, or use a spray bottle.

The soap gets rid of the plants ability to retain oil and allows the vinegar to seep in and pickle the plant. The vinegar and soap then wash away and leave no harmful after effects in your garden’s soil or on other plants.

Monthly Lake Bloomers Garden Club meetings always include a different guest speaker. They have had guests speak on topics such as bees, organic gardening, and plants that are indigenous to the area. Marigold and Dinter nurseries come in once a year and share product information and pass on helpful gardening hints.

The club also organizes tours during the summer, when their monthly meetings are cancelled. They have gone to Warmland House and looked at the organizations community gardens, and last July they travelled to Victoria for the Queen’s Jubilee at Government House.

This trip was sponsored by the B.C. Council of Garden Clubs, who also insures Lake Bloomers.

From now to September, the club’s four teams will be organizing different events and tours, and in August the club will be hosting a BBQ gathering for all its members.

The club also had a booth set up for Lake Cowichan Heritage Days to raise money to pay for their events, tours, BBQ and other club costs. The group hosts fundraisers throughout the year.

New members are always welcome, and on May 29, at 2 p.m., they will be scrapbooking at Maureen Loebus’s house. For more information, contact Carolyn Austin at 250-749-4809.

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Stay alert and be prepared when on local waterways Knott says he never recommends tubing down the river, and that tubers pose more and more of a problem for the department each year.

The department does not currently have the proper equipment to help with any rescue operations that occur on the river, but they are in the midst of planning a fundrasing event this summer. They are looking to purchase a boat and other rescue equipment.

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Talk about success at Hector McIntosh Public Speaking competition

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Lauren Frost and Bailey Callihoo of LCSS at the Hector McIntosh Public Speaking competition where they won $420 and $210 respectively.

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LAKERS CORNER On Monday, May 14, Lake Cowichan Secondary School (LCSS) students participated in the district finals of the Hector McIntosh Public Speaking competition.

Students in the district have been participating in this event for the past 30 years and it is one at which students get a chance to speak about personal interest topics.

Lauren Frost and Bailey Callihoo, students of LCSS, made it through the district semi-finals and on to the finals. They participated with 10 other students from other

schools around the Cowichan Valley, in 4 different categories. Those other students were, in Grade 6 and under, Kailee Truhn, Aiden Doyle, and Rafeal Park. In the Grade 7 and 8 level, were Parker Schmidt, Michelle Purchase, and Liam Brockley.

In the Grade 9 and 10 level, were Bailey Callihoo, Lauren Frost, and Sara Taylor, and in the Grade 11 and 12 level, Sydnee Biello, Krista Schmidt, and Maddy Torrie.

The schools the students came from were French Immersion, Queen of Angels, Quamichan Middle School, Lake Cowichan Secondary School, Brentwood, Cowichan Secondary School, and Shawnigan Lake School.

The rules stated that students were to have a minimum of four and a half to seven and a half minutes

to speak. If they went over, or didn’t have enough time, they were automatically disqualified. They were not allowed to use the speeches they gave in the semi-finals.

Award money went to the top three. For Grade 6 and under, 1st place was $140, which was won by Kailee Truhn. Second place was $90, and went to Aiden Doyle.

Third place was $70, and was given to Rafeal Park.

In the Grade 7 and 8 level, 1st place winnings amounted to $250, and was given to Parker Schmidt. Second place was $160, and was given to Michelle Purchase. Third place was $125, and was given to Liam Brockley.

In the grade 9 and 10 level, 1st place won $420, and was given to Lauren Frost.

Second place was $275, and was given to Sara Taylor.

Third place was $210, and was given to Bailey Callihoo.

In the Grade 11 and 12 level, the 1st place winner walked away with a $1250 scholarship, and this was awarded to Maddy Torrie.

Second place was a $875 scholarship, and was given to Krista Schmidt, and 3rd place was a $500 scholarship, and was given to Sydnee Biello.

In total $4,370 was awarded.

Bailey Callihoo’s topic focused on Lake Cowichan Tourism and was comedic to listen to. “I felt proud of

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It was hip-hop time at AB Greenwell elementary school last Thursday as the students took part in Jump Rope for Heart. Above, Paisley Levesque on the left and Miss Drake on the right keep the skipping rope going for Jake Walters.

Palsson also took part in this event, and left Ashley Priseppa, and Jezlyn Cardinal keep rythm for Katelyn Munroe by singing while they keep the rope turning.

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the accomplishments I have made, and anxious to know what the results would be,” said Callihoo after his win.

Callihoos speech was well received and his topic was something people could relate to.

Lauren Frost’s topic focussed on Over Achieving Intervention. “It felt so great to represent my school. I know a lot of people think of Lake Cowichan as the lower class type of school, but I take pride in going to Lake Cowichan Secondary School.

I hope that by representing us well, people will change their notions about what LCSS is and isn’t,” said Frost.

Frost’s speech was surely something some people would laugh at, in a good way.

Throughout the semi-finals and the finals there were five judges (all toastmasters): Tamara Regan, Zoe Nash, Bill Smith, Wendy Arthurs, and Joe Guenette.

The Hector McIntosh speeches were dramatic, hilarious, and well thought of.

If Lake Cowichan residences went, they would’ve thought, “Bailey and Lauren really did represent our town.”

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SPORTS Palsson kids take part in District cross-country run Students at Palsson Elementary took part in a district wide Cross Country Run event at Bright Angel Park on May 3.

Students had been training for several weeks before hand and had to qualify to go on to this final, district wide event.

Keegan Mullin, in Grade 4, was the school’s top runner and placed first in her division.

Coming in second was Divinity Arbic, in Grade 5, and Kaitlyn White, in Grade 3.

Michelle Davis, a teacher at Palsson Elementary, says the final races and competition at Bright Angel Park were dampened somewhat by heavy rainfall, but the kids still had a good time and gave it their best.

There were 30-70 cross country runners in each group representing elementary schools across the Cowichan Valley District.

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Left: Keegan Mullin showing off her ribbon for her first place finish in the girl’s Grade 4 category.

Below: Grade 3 girls, inlcuding Kate White in the middle who placed second in the Grade 3 category.

Bottom: Grade 5 boys.

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SERVICE ADVISOR. Brown’s Chrysler Ltd. Westlock, Alberta is looking for an above average individual skilled in customer service. Duties to include: effective communication with customers, recommend scheduled maintenance and schedule work. QualiďŹ cations shall include: knowledge of vehicles and the automotive industry. Sales experience is considered an asset, strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints, computer literate and posses a valid drivers licence. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1780-349-5566. Fax 1-780-3496493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780723-5051.

JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must.

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IF YOU ARE ... • New in Town • Expecting a Baby Call your Welcome Wagon hostess!

It will be her privilege to give you free gifts from local businesses and civic organizations.

October 19. 1918 - May 8, 2012

May you rest in peace, at last, Mom.

ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy.

Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.

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TENNEY, Opal Luetta (McGuire) Mom passed away peacefully at Sunridge House after suffering for the past three years. She was predeceased by her husband Elmer, her daughter Shirley and her son-in-law Walter. She leaves to mourn daughters Sylvia, Sharron (Gary), son-in-law Joe (Darlene), step-brother Lafe (Donna). Opal had 5 grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Mom was born in Peers, Alberta, where she met and married Dad in March 1936. Early in 1937, along with baby daughter Shirley, they moved to “The Lake�. Sylvia was born in 1937 and Sharron in 1939. After living at the lake a few years they moved to Chemainus and then back to Edson, Alberta. It was only a few years later in 1949 that the family moved back to the lake where Mom and Dad resided ever since.

Mom was very active in the Lake Cowichan United Church. She was a leader of the Explorers, a member of the church choir and a member of the UCW Stella Liebel Unit. She was also a member of the TOPS group in Lake Cowichan. Mom and Dad also owned and operated South Shore Service for many years.

Mom’s life revolved around her family. She loved her grandchildren immensely: Gary, Dale, Daryle, Denise, Tim; her great-grandchildren Sarah, Ryan, Jesse, Tawny, Kirsten, Christopher, Sydney, Carter, Connor, Kellee, Brittany; and her great-great-grandchild Jaeyden.

The past fourteen months of her life were spent between Cairnsmore Place and Sunridge. The family would like to thank all staff members for taking such good care of Mom and Nana. Also, a thank you to Dr. Kerswell.

DRIVEN ENERGY is a progressive busy oilďŹ eld service company in the Midwest area (Lloydminster, Alberta) looking for experienced Pressure Truck and Semi-Vac Operators. Call 780-872-6533, fax 780-875-7847 or email: kirk@drivenenergy.ca for info and to apply.

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CELEBRATIONS

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If you see Kelly Bergstrom at the Ball Park or at work‌

TABER TIMES/Vauxhall Advance is seeking an editor to lead a three-person newsroom. Candidate must be able to multitask, produce a quality newspaper and maintain online presence. Send covering letter and resume to: Coleen Campbell, Publisher. Email: ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com Deadline Thursday, May 31.

WANT TO see scenic BC! Needed immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + BeneďŹ ts. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. Journeyman Automotive Service Technician required. 45 minutes North of Edmonton, Alberta. Busy at rate Chrysler dealership. Above average wages to commensurate with training level achieved. Chrysler experience an asset but not essential. 4th year apprentice considered. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager.

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Legion Branch #210 MEAT DRAW Every Saturday First draw at 3pm MUSIC B I N G O

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FUND RAISING EVENT Saturday, June 2 at 4p.m.

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CASUAL, ON-CALL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE in the FALL of 2012 PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT Be part of our energetic team this fall providing a variety of customer services to the community in our Parks, Recreation and Culture Department facilities at the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION Local Government Act, Section 187(2) Take notice that the Cowichan Valley Regional District (“CVRD”) proposes to dispose of the following interest in land.

The CVRD is the registered owner in fee simple of the following lands: P.I.D. 026-153-793 Lot A, Block 118, Cowichan Lake District, Plan VIP78130 (the “CVRD Lands”) The CVRD proposes to transfer the fee simple title to that portion of the CVRD Lands shown hatched on the plan set out below to Alexander Quesnel and Clover Quesnel, the registered owners of the following lands: P.I.D. 016-771-656 Lot 27, Block 5, Cowichan Lake District, Plan 51348 (the “Quesnel Lands”) In exchange, the CVRD will receive fee simple title to that portion of the Quesnel Lands shown cross-hatched on the plan set out below.

Further information about the proposed disposition can be obtained by contacting: Cowichan Valley Regional District 175 Ingram Street Duncan, BC V9L 1N8 Attention: Ms. Tanya Soroka, Parks and Trails Planner Parks and Trails Division, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department Telephone No. 250-746-2620 or Toll Free 1-800-665-3955

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Do you relate well with at-risk youth?

• Youth Outreach Leader, Island Savings Centre

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WAIST AWAY the summer days in a new bathing suit. Get your 1st 9 weeks for $99proven results! Call Herbal Magic right now 1-800-8545176.

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Can you skate competently?

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RENTALS

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

APARTMENT/CONDO

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm suite, pets ok, large yard, parking, on bus route, laundry. $560. (Immed). 250-210-0756.

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $16,250. (250) 748-3539

COTTAGES SAHTLAM- RIVERSIDE studio bachelor cottage. N/P, inclds satellite TV+ internet. (immed). $650. (250)748-2031

HALLS LIONS’ CLUB HALL for rent $75. Deposit required. Call Eileen 250-749-3345.

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GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

LAKE COW, 232 Grants Lake Rd., Sat, May. 26, 9am-2pm.

Please no early birds. Household and kids items.

Lake Cowichan: “The Slopes” Neighbourhood Garage sale, Sat., May 26, 9-1pm. (Right off Hwy 18 on to Youbou Hwy, go past Neva Rd, turn right on Winter Dr.) Numerous house sites. Lots of everything...

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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The Inside Back: A little of this and that ☞ Local businesses and services

Cowichan Lake Community Services reminds us that their bus is available for rentals. They call it the fun bus — it carries 17 passengers, plus one driver and the driver must have a Class 4 or higher licence. Contact Angie at 250-749-6822 or angie@comserv.org for the rates.

☞ Lobster dinner in Honeymoon Bay Tropic Mayhem is going to shake things up at Honeymoon Bay (Atlantic) Lobster Dinner.

Dick Orman says that he excited to be once again serving a spectacular meal for this fundraiser. Each year the Honeymoon Bay society raises money for community events. Tickets are $50 per person and are available until May 22 by calling Marian Bates at 250749-3734. The menu includes a boneless rib steak, a one and a half pound lobster, trimmings and dessert.

For more information call Dick Orman at 250-7493579.

☞ Tick Talk

With the arrival of warmer weather, many of us will be heading into the outdoors to enjoy hiking, camping and other recreational activities. If you’re spending time in tall grass, brush or wooded areas, you may be exposed to

ďŹ nd one: Healthlink BC: http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/ healthďŹ les/hďŹ le01.stm.

☞ Found motorcycle gloves

Last week a pair of motorcycle gloves were found near the Riverside Inn and turned into our ofďŹ ce. If you lost yours, please call or drop by the ofďŹ ce and identify them with a description to claim. 250-749-4383.

☞ Open fires banned, campfires still allowed heading into long-weekend Lake Cowichan Fire Department has posted that the ďŹ re danger rating has moved to moderate. As warm, dry conditions persist throughout the region, WildďŹ re Managaement Branch would like to remind the public to be vigilant. Call *5555 on your mobile phone or call toll-free to 1-800-663-5555 to report a wildďŹ re or unattended campďŹ re.

☞ Handsome Furs are no more

Dan Boeckner — who grew up in Lake Cowichan and went to LCSS — and Alexei Perry announced on their website Thursday that their band Handsome Furs “are no more.� Boeckner also fronted the band Wolf Parade— which rose to fame in 2005 with their debut full length record Apologies to the Queen Mary.

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insect or tick bites. Ticks are tiny arachnids that feed on the blood of humans and animals and in very rare cases, can transmit disease-causing bacteria. While less than 1% of ticks in BC carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease, the condition can be serious for those infected. “There are a number of precautions you can take to protect yourself against tick bites,â€? says Dr. Murray Fyfe, Medical Health OfďŹ ce VIHA. “First, make sure you’re covered-up; wear light-coloured clothes including a long-sleeved shirt that you can tuck into your pants and then tuck your pants into your boots or socks.â€?

Other steps you can take to protect yourself against tick and insect bites: •Walk on cleared trails wherever possible. •Apply insect repellent containing DEET on all uncovered skin and reapply as directed. •Carefully check clothing, scalp (whether wearing a hat or not) and any exposed skin when leaving an area where ticks might live. •Regularly check pets for ticks.

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JOHN PORTELANCE

73 South Shore, Lake Cowichan

250-749-3174

EXCAVATING

FITNESS

PACIFIC-WEST ELECTRIC

Lake Cowichan

Residential & Commercial

Scott Thomas

Serving Lake Cowichan for over 20 yrs

For ALL your stone work needss

250.710.8411

Licenced Ě° Bonded Ě° Insured

bomanmasonry@gmail.com

Reg #12129

YOUBOU, BRITISH COLUMBIA

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PLUMBING

After hour service | Seniors’ discounts Renovations | New construction | Repairs Hot water tanks | Drain cleaning Septic Design & Installation Water services 20+ years experience

250-749-4997 250-709-5103

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Spring Specials On Now!

Shane Baker

STONEMASON

COVAL

~ New Owner ~

250-701-1755 250-732-4570 CALL Ian Balding TODAY

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All your plumbing needs under one roof! • Hot water heaters • Fiberglass tubs • Acrylic jetted tubs • Pumps • Fish ponds • Faucets • Sprinklers • Repair parts from A - Z

GRIFFITHS HOME PLUMBING CENTRE

251 Government St. ,Duncan

250-746-4534

HOME INSPECTOR

www.bunahhomeinspections.com

Edward Desrochers Licenced Inspector | C.P.B.C. #57177 Thinking about buying or selling your home? Vancouver Island’s most trusted source for comprehensive, objective and professional home inspections and reports

MINI EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT SERVICES

Open May thru to

Thanksgiving Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm at the Coffee Mill site Everything is grown, baked, or hand crafted by our vendors.

New vendors or buskers welcome.

Call Bob at:

Trained Architectural Technologist

20 years in the Valley Free estimates, Plans

250-746-9956 Leave a message www.davidgaleconstruction.ca

GAS BAR

TIPTONS GAS BAR Gas • Diesel Boat Gas Confections • Bait • Ice

250-749-6133 OPEN: Mon.-Sat: 5a.m.-10p.m.

Sun: 7a.m. - 8p.m.

14 North Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan

lakecurves@shaw.ca

DUMP TRUCK: 1-6 YARDS

MARKET M

Decks | Doors & Windows | Kitchens Bathrooms | Basement Suites Foundations | Drywall | Plumbing

250-749-7763

Landscaping | Septic Services

NEW

CONSTRUCTION For ALL your renovation needs:

PETS & SUPPLIES

Cowichan Pet Emporium (1996) Fish • Pet food/supplies • Otter Co-op Livestock Feed • Wood Pellets • Grooming •

MONTHLY VET CLINIC

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Lake Cowichan Therapy Open: Mon., Wed., Thurs. #103 - 205 South Shore Rd.

250.749.3621

250-749-7233 or 250-510-1113

250-749–4454

Judith Quinlan Registered Physiotherapist

SERVICE STATION

THRIFT SHOP

TIRES

TRUCKING

Towing and Repairs

United Church

En-TIRE-ly at your Service 250-749-6614

TOP SOIL • BARK MULCH COMPOST • SAND • GRAVEL

1.888.237.0953

Open 7 Days a Week

Cowichan Motors (1958) Ltd.

Convenience Store • Gas Bar Store: 250-749–3355 Garage: 250-749–3213

170A Cowichan Lake Rd.

THRIFT SHOP

OPEN

Thursdays 10am - 1pm

Specializing in delivering 1 - 5 yard loads.

Lorne: Cell:

250-749-6601 250-701-5153

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