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Public input needed: BC Summer Games Tamu Miles Gazette editor

The Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) are seeking input from the public as to whether or not the Cowichan Valley region should submit a bid application to the BC Games Society to host the BC Summer games for 2016 or 2018.

At an open commission meeting on May 24, commission members, including Mayor Ross Forrest, Dave Darling, and Rocky Wise Sr., along with CVRD representatives were presented with information about the application process and the hosting of the games by Linda Blatchford, the manager of Cowichan Lake Parks and Recreation for the CVRD. Lake Cowichan would be part of an overall bid submission for the CVRD region and if a bid submission is recommended by all the Parks and Recreation committees in the region, Lake Cowichan would most likely benefit from hosting some of the games in the town.

The BC Games Society is funded by the Ministry of Community and Cultural Development, along with partnerships with provincial and national corporations.

Together, these bodies provide funding totals of $600,000 for the BC Summer Games, and $525,000 for the BC Winter Games.

However, the hosting municipalities are required to commit funds to the games: a minimum of $45,000 cash and $50,000 of in-kind services and facilities for the planning and staging of the games. Chairperson Dave Darling says that a month ago the commission had a meeting on the economic benefits of the games. “It does not come without a cost,” he says. “I heard that at the (1991) Indigenous Games it came to about half a million dollars in costs to the tax payer of the CVRD.” Ron Austen, general manager for parks, recreation, and culture for the CVRD pointed out that there is no guarantee that Cowichan Valley municipalities will win the bid, as there are other BC communities also applying. In terms of committing funds, Austen says that there would be a financial commitment from all communities in the Cowichan Valley and that Lake Cowichan would only have to commit a to a portion of the $45,000 and $50,000. He also stated that the cost in tax dollars would not come anywhere near half a million as the Indigenous Games operate under different funding criteria.

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From left: Coun. Bob Day, Coun. Jayne Ingram, Mayor Ross Forrest, Ida Chong BC’s Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Counc. Tim McGonigle, and Coun. Franklin Hornbrook stand for a picture with a plaque commemorating the town’s water metering program.

Plaque commemorates town’s water metering program Tamu Miles Gazette editor

On Friday, May 25, the Honourable Ida Chong, minister of community, sport and cultural development came to Lake Cowichan to participate in the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the town’s water metering program, funded by the Towns for Tomorrow Program.

The town is currently in its second stage of its water metering program and has received a total of $800,000 through Towns for Tomorrow, a provincial initiative providing smaller BC communities with up to 80 per cent of eligible project costs to a maximum of $400,000 for communities with fewer than 5,000 residents. These funds go towards improving local water systems, rehabilitating sewers, upgrading

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Chong announced on Friday that the Towns for Tomorrow program has been closed and that the selection process which would determine which communities would receive funding was tough. Selectors had to try and assess what form projects would take among other criteria.

“This project is important at a time when we all need to conserve water,” she says.

The town signed on to the BC Climate Action Charter on September 26, 2007 and Chong states that there are 10 municipalities that have not signed on. “I look at Lake Cowichan as a model,” she says.

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More funds needed for water main project Lake Days Highlights Tamu Miles Gazette editor

The town may have to dip into its water reserves funding to complete the upgrades to the water distribution system affecting hundred houses and other locations in Lake Cowichan.

The budget for this water main project was approved originally for approximately $270,000, but according to Joseph Fernandez, the towns chief administrative officer, a revision of that estimate has shown that an extra $80,000 is needed, bringing the total to $356,889.

This increase is due to work that needs to be done to lines that pass under South Shore Road and that would need to be completed before Ministry of Highways begins paving as part of the initial phase of the town’s Revitalization Plan.

Doing so would almost wipe out any surplus within the water main upgrade budget, though Fernandez states that not all of these additional funds would be spent.

Council explained that the town’s budget is set at the beginning of the year and that when applications for grants and aid are approved and the budget is passed, there is not much room to manouvre or adjust. Where this varies is when there is a contingency or surplus allotted within the budget to specific areas such as with water works or sewer projects.

The $80,000 that the council approved for the water main project, is part of a 30 per cent contingency fund.

Coun. McGonigle pointed out that this is a little high compared to past projects, most of which have been between 10 per cent and 20 per cent. Through his suggestion, council agreed that they look into seeing whether part of the funding could come out of Development Cost Charge (DCC) funds.

“These (DCCs) are collected by developers when they purchase properties, and are to be used specifically for work

we do related to those specific areas. For instance, if we have collected DCC’s for hundred houses, and I don’t know if we have, that money collected could possibly be used to upgrade water lines for hundred house’s. I am just using hundred houses as an example,” explains Forrest.

When it comes to monies allocated to the fire department, those funds are not just provided through the town. Input is made from Cowichan Valley Regional Directors for Area I and Area F because these areas also pay into fire department funding. If council approves of funding for capital equipment without the approval of Areas I and F, the town may be on the hook for the entire amount, which would then come out of the pockets of Lake Cowichan tax payers.

Furthermore, the town only receives only eight per cent of the tax monies collected from local tax payers. The federal government keeps 50 per cent, and the provincial government keeps 42 per cent.

Other meeting highlights Greg Adams and Mark Mitchell applied for a development variance permit to allow for the installation of a clock tower on top of the upcoming Tim Hortons restaurant.

Height requirements, under the provisions of zoning bylaw No. 479, Section 5.5.2(c), are 10.5 metres. However, the applicants wish to elevate the height of the clock tower to 11.22 metres.

After some questions about noise concerns from other businesses and acknowledging that letters had been sent to adjacent businesses owners but no responses had been given and that the fire chief had stated that he had no concerns, council approved the application.

Lake Days begins this year on June 3 and runs through until June 10. There are a plethora of activities planned yet again for this year, and organizers are hoping there is something for everyone.

Events begin on Sunday, June 3, with the Soap Box Derby time trials. This event takes place on Stone Ave., and will determine who races against who in the finals on Thursday, June 7.

On both days of the Soap Box Derby events there will be a concession stand featuring hot dogs and pop put on by a local youth group who will be donating the proceeds to El Salvador.

Before the trials the Christian Fellowship Church on Stone Ave. will be serving a free pancake breakfast between 8:30 and 10 a.m.

On Monday, June 4, at 6 p.m., the Lady of the Lake candidates will be attending a Strawberry Tea event in the lower Centennial Hall.

This event is open to Lady of the Lake sponsors, families, and the town’s senior citizens.

The Lake Cowichan Food Bank is requesting that individuals bring non-perishable goods to the Lake Days event and leave them at the gate with volunteers before heading into the festivities.

For a complete list of events, see the full feature guide in the June 6 issue of the Lake Cowichan Gazette.

Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting sparks spontaneous town discussion

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Lake Cowichan Chamber of Commerce president Rita Dustow, Vice President Ron McKenzie and Vistor Centre coordinator Katherine Worsley stand with Mayor Ross Forrest and Councillors Bob Day and Jayne Ingram after the chamber’s general meeting on May 23.

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The Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting that took place on May 23, proved to be the perfect venue for local business owners to ask questions and voice concerns to Mayor Ross Forrest.

Forrest was the guest speaker for the evening and through his presentation of the town’s Revitalization Plans along South Shore Road, he was able to answer many questions and address many concerns local business owners have.

Once again the bulk of these questions and concerns centred around what can be done about derelict buildings on the west end of South Shore Road. But there were also concerns expressed over the need for more beach access for tourists and locals (many pointed to Saywell Park as an option), the dust accumulation brought on by logging trucks passing through town, town expansion and the need for more industrial businesses, and the progress of the water park proposed for Centennial Park.

Chamber President Rita Dustow, along with Visitor

Centre Coordinator, Katherine Worsley and other chamber members, have drafted a letter which they have been circulating to all the businesses along South Shore Road and getting business owners to sign. The chamber intends to send this letter to the owners of these derelict properties and buildings. “We hope to encourage them to do improvements especially now that the roads and sidewalks are to be improved,” says Dustow.

Forrest agreed with this tactic. “I’ll tell you the best way to make things work,” Forrest told those in attendance.

“There was one business owner in town that didn’t like the way another commercial building in town looked. She phoned me and wanted me to deal with it. And I said, that’s fine, we can deal with it, but I think it would be better if you as a business owner phone this other businessman and complain.”

Forrest encouraged business owners to pressure those that are not keeping up with the repair of their buildings and suggested that maybe this would have more impact than the town always intervening. However, the town has also recently sent out letters to a couple of property owners asking them to clean up their buildings.

Coun. Day suggested chamber members get together and send letters that are not confrontational but instead encourage these business owners to clean up their buildings or their properties.

The matter of more beach access around the lake, and specifically closer to the downtown area, also seemed to be a popular sentiment among those who attended.

Worsley and several others pushed for the idea of a beach down at Saywell Park and Worsley pointed out that many visitors ask about beach access. The town currently only has Little Beach and the Duck Pond for river access and Lakeview Park for lake access.

Forrest pointed out that the water line at Saywell is a sensitive riparian zone. He says that the town has met with Catalyst, who, since the drowning of an individual in 2011, has offered to put some funds towards a beach access at Saywell. “It’s tough to do because it’s the (responsibility of the) Ministry of Environment, and it’s a riparian zone and it’s very difficult but we might have an opportunity to put a beach a few feet back from the water with a walkway and a big wharf there for swimming.”

The project is waiting for a job creation program through the Cowichan Lake Education Centre, and if this goes through, it may be possible to begin the project this year.

Logging trucks passing through town and the dust and debris they leave behind, along with the damage they do to the roads, was brought up a couple of times. One individual even cited an example of dust accumulating in vents and causing the back-up of water systems.

Coun. Ingram brought up the fact that washing down the trucks before they come through town is an environmental issue. “The lumber companies are looking at some kind of avenue to relieve the dust and debris. But one of the biggest problems with having a car wash for all the big vehicles is the residue oil and stuff from them.” She also stated that the lumber companies are looking at ways of lowering the chance of contamination into the lake if a wash station is set up.

Forrest stated that this is an issue that needs to be collaborated on with the logging companies. “We’ve got to work together with them. I think we’ve got a pretty good relationship with the logging companies and that’s necessary. Maybe they will be willing to partner up later and pay something so we can keep our streets cleaner.”

When it comes to town expansion, Forrest says the town does not have any industrial land base, and that any industrial businesses would have to operate outside of the town limits, and thus outside of the town’s jurisdiction. He does not object to the idea of any businesses coming into the area, saying that it would still help generate revenue in the town, just not through tax dollars.

The water park proposed for Centennial Park has been put on hold, according to Coun. Day. The original $12,000 in grant monies are still available to be used, but he says that there is no point in going ahead with the park until other funds have been secured.

“We don’t want to spend that $12,000 until we have more to go with it,” added Forrest. “And if we can get some government grants and get our costs down to where we’re paying two thirds or a half instead of a 100 per cent that’s what we look to do.”

The meeting ajourned with many feeling good about the discussion that occurred. Forrest even stated in passing that he might have to come to chamber meetings a couple of times a year because he was so pleased with the public discussion and input.

In the coming weeks, the Lake Cowichan Gazette will have a more detailed article on the Revitalization Plan, the presentation that Forrest gave on the plan, and the discussion that was had about it at this chamber meeting.

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Doctors at Brookside Medical Clinic declined to answer questions this week about the need for a new physician in the town, but locals have been voicing their concerns to the Lake Cowichan Gazette via Facebook.

The clinic states that they are not aware of any doctors who have responded to the ad placed with the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA), however at least one person has told the Lake Cowichan Gazette that they were told directly by one of the physicians that there is at least one physician interested in the position.

The clinic and VIHA have been aware of the doctor shortage for some time.

According to Brenda Warren, manager for physician recruitment for VIHA, there are strategies in place to help attract physicians to rural areas.

But it seems that at least some local residents are not only concerned with the need for a new doctor in the town. Since posting questions about this issue on the Lake Cowichan Gazette Facebook page, we have received comments that reflect frustration about denied service, the need for a midwifery or prenatal satellite clinic, and a seemingly indifferent attitude from the clinic when trying to find medical

New road sign a mark of family pride

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The Lamb family: Jackie Cleaves, Jim Lamb, Georgie Lambe, Sally Miles, Judi Fergusson, and Cathy Altice

now has an addition. Mounted on top is a new sign that reads “Lamb’s Hill.”

All of the siblings, save one who lives in Chilliwack, along with their mother, Georgie Lamb, posed below their old house and around the sign for a picture the sunny, Saturday afternoon. Miles, one of the six

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On May 19, the Lamb family, who lived for close to 40 years at the bottom of River Road in Lake Cowichan, saw a two year dream come to fruition.

The sign at the bottom of River Road

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care upon the retirement of one of the clinic’s doctors.

Cheryl Cowperthwaite says, “I am still unable to get any kind of medical attention here at the lake. A doctor would be great. It would save me time driving to Duncan or Victoria. I moved here with my children almost two years ago and am still driving to Victoria for care for them.”

Airiane Star says, “We once tried to have a doctor in town look at our daughter’s head after she had fallen on concrete. They refused because we were new in town and not current patients.

We went to (the) emergency (room) in Duncan. The doctor on (call) gave us the name of a physician in Duncan taking patients and we have been traveling to Duncan to see her ever since. I think a walk in clinic and a satellite midwifery/ prenatal clinic would be fantastic.”

Lillian Laird says that she has not been able to see a doctor here in town since the sudden retirement of one of the clinic’s doctors. “The clinic didn’t even bother to give us so much as a phone call. They offered no assistance towards finding a new care provider, and told us it wasn’t their problem. I’m not sure I’d go back even if they did find a new doctor to fill the gap.”

Laird is still without a doctor and runs a small business in town. She says she does

siblings of the Lamb family, says that the hill has always been known unofficially as Lamb’s Hill, and that their request to the town to help them make this sign possible is one way to honour the time they spent in the house and the memories they have there. It’s also a way to initiate other such commemorative projects around the town and recognize the many other families and the history that Lake Cowichan takes pride in.

Georgie and her husband Tom Lamb, moved into a “shack” on the property in 1950, and in 1958 they moved into the existing house visible from the road on the corner of River Road and North Shore Road.

Miles says she has many memories from the years spent in the house and playing in Riverside Park — or the Duck Pond as locals refer to it. “From the day school got out till it went back in September we spent every day down there. And of course in those days they had a lifeguard so mom was able to send all six of us down there.”

The highway to Youbou also used to run in front of the house, along with the train which carried loads of timber to Cowichan Bay. Mother Lamb remembers there being

not have the time to travel to Victoria or Nanaimo for ongoing treatment on top of the costs involved and the wait times.

“I’m very disappointed in how the clinic handled things,” she says. “Some of us have serious ongoing medical concerns, and are finding it extremely difficult to find a new care provider because those providers do not want to take on serious issues or continue the course of treatment set up by another doctor. It’s left us tired, frustrated, (and) worried about how to refill prescriptions—these are not the types of prescriptions that emergency or walk-in clinics will handle.”

Laird goes on to say that she does wish her previous doctor all the best, “but the complete and utter lack of a support structure to find new care has been very disheartening.”

The Lake Cowichan Gazette would like to give Brookside Medical Clinic doctors a chance to voice their concerns and any advice they may have to offer residents like Cowperthwaite, Star, and Laird. We would also like to give them a chance to speak to the doctor shortage and the efforts they have made to fill the physician gap.

And as always, we would like to hear from you, our readers. Post to our Facebook page, send an email to the editor at editor@lakecowichangazette. com, or give us a call at 250-749-4383. as many as 30 chipper trucks a day. And Miles says that one year the car bridge collapsed and vehicles had to make their way across the train trestle in the snow.

Both women remember a strong sense of community on the hill and many community gatherings. Though there were many neighbours that came and went, there were some that stand out and even some who became unofficially part of the Lamb family, with their closest neighbours still being referred to as aunt and uncle by the six siblings.

In 1989 the Lambs moved out of the house at the bottom of the hill and in 1996 Mr. Lamb passed away. The siblings say that he would be pleased to know that the hill has now been unofficially named after their family.

Miles says that town council has been very receptive to the idea of doing something on the hill for the family since the idea was proposed. There were a few ideas floating around, including a bench and some sort of free standing plaque, but eventually the family decided on a sign because the cost was more reasonable and because it would not require too much maintenance over time.

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GAMES continued from Page 1 The information in the application package states that the games bring significant economic benefit to communities. In 2008, a study of such an impact was conducted in Kelowna which showed that there was $2.6 million in direct spending for the summer games and for the winter games, Cranbrook showed that there was $1.7 million in direct spending.

But the commissioners and others at the meeting stressed that the benefits are far more than just economic. Forrest says he thinks this is a great opportunity for the community. “Not just for the economic benefit, but for future benefit.

I mean, you’ve got people from all over the province coming here and an awful lot of them coming here for the very first time and I think this is a chance to showcase the Cowichan Valley.”

Austen points out that though hosting the games would be a great opportunity for the town, “for the better part of a year leading up that, if you were to get the games you would see a lot of work from staff who would be working really hard to be pulling this off.”

Local and regional schools would also need to be committed to the games as there would be approximately 3,000 athletes that would need accommodations and school buses and other amenities would need to be utilized.

The commission voted unanimously to support the submitting of an application to host the games. However, you can still have your say.

The next meeting for those living in the south end is Tuesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Kerry Park Recreation Centre. The last in the series is Tuesday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan.

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Much ado about... ...dust

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On average, I pass between eight and 10 logging trucks on my way into Lake Cowichan each morning.

This in itself blows my mind because I have never worked, or lived, in a logging community before, but it also speaks volumes to me about why people in this area — Lake Cowichan and Youbou in particular — are so concerned about the dust, debris, and road damage that is left behind or caused by these trucks.

Once again this issue was brought up at the chamber meeting on May 23. Until that meeting, I had been under the impression that only Youbou was having an issue, but the questions or concerns that arose opened my eyes and made me understand that this is an issue for all of the communities that are located around the lake.

However, it also brings questions to mind. These questions I have not had the time to find answers to as of yet, but I would like to come to understand more about the dynamic between the lake’s town and the logging industry.

As an outsider, I have a different perspective on this issue, one that is, as I have said, uninformed. But I find myself wondering how much dialogue there has been between the truck drivers themselves, and the community at large. How do they feel about a wash station? Have they wondered why there are none in place on both the Honeymoon Bay and Youbou sides of the lake? I’m sure these people have ideas and solutions of their own that could be incorporated into the overall discussion and concerns that the towns have.

And what about the logging companies? There has to be some discussion going on. In the last chamber meeting, Mayor Forrest stressed the need to continue the good, working relationships that already exists with these companies, and Coun. Ingram did state that the companies themselves are exploring options for a wash station on the Honeymoon Bay side of the lake. But I’m curious as to what responsibility these companies have in terms of the upkeep of the roads, the dust and debris that is deposited by the trucks as the pass through town, and the health issues that residents are faced with as a result of the dust.

But then there is an overall issue, as I see it. I have had several people tell me that they don’t see the industry lasting much longer in this area.

Whether this is due to the fact that contracts are up, or whether it is because the land they are harvesting from has been logged to its capacity, or whether it’s for other reasons that I simply do not know about is beyond my current ability to speak to. But I think that it needs to be looked at.

What are the short and long term realities of the logging industry in this area? I had one person say to me that they thought there would only be logging for another year and a half or so. In that case, is it worth it to worry about the dust and the other issues? Is it in the best interest of the local municipalities to put money into infrastructure like a wash station?

And will the industry continue to impact local residents in the long term?

As you can see, I have no answers nor any deep insight to offer, I am merely asking questions and I would love your feedback and information.

I don’t think this discussion will be going off the radar of local residents anytime soon.

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VICTORIA – Despite controversial private power contracts and approval of two pricy dam refits, BC Hydro’s rate increase will be only 1.44 per cent

By Tom Fletcher next year, Energy Minister Rich Coleman announced Tuesday.

Coleman said the B.C. government is instructing the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to limit rate increases to a total of 17 per cent for the three-year period ending April 1, 2014. With rates up 7.1 per cent since April of this year and last year’s eight-per-cent hike, the 1.44 per cent increase for next year is to meet a political commitment made by Coleman and Premier Christy Clark last year to reduce planned rate increases by half.

The smallest rate increase in years is to take effect April 1, 2013, just weeks before the next provincial election. And the latest government instruction means a BCUC public hearing on the latest rates won’t proceed.

Coleman said in an interview the directed increase was not done for election purposes, but because it was the simplest way to proceed. A “negotiated settlement” with major ratepayer groups means a BCUC hearing that could run for months isn’t necessary, he said.

NDP energy critic John Horgan said Tuesday

the government’s move is the latest in a series of political interventions into BC Hydro policy.

It forced the utility to buy private power on expensive long-term contracts, it imposed the smart meter program and moved ahead on the Site C dam on the Peace River, all without review by the BCUC to see if they are in the best interests of ratepayers, he said.

“This is a Crown corporation, the envy of North America, and these guys have run it into the ditch,” Horgan said.

Coleman launched a review of BC Hydro last year, after Clark spoke out against the prospect of a 50 per cent increase in hydro rates expected over five years.

The review by deputy ministers said reducing BC Hydro staff and in-house engineering, along with other cost-saving measures, would meet the government’s target of keeping annual rate increases below four per cent.

But the BCUC’s rate hearings pushed the increase for the current year up to 7.1 per cent, to increase repayment of debt that has been stacked up in recent years.

Auditor General John Doyle issued a report last year that said the government was taking annual dividends from BC Hydro that were not justified by its earnings, and the utility was increasing deferred debt as a result.

Coleman announced Tuesday that the province was able to reach its rate goal by forgoing $75 million in dividends over three years.

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Kudos to Town: Making a stand about things that matter As I’ve been researching, with growing concern, the risks, truths, and unknowns about B.C. Hydro’s new wireless Smart Meters I came across the website www.stopsmartmetersbc.ca.

I excitedly read that an increasing number of responsive and proactive B.C. municipal and city councils are passing motions for moratoriums on mandatory installation of these meters. Bill 23 (2008) of the British Columbia Public Health Act states that “a municipality must take action when it learns of something that could be harmful to its residents.”

This just makes sense. I personally had already called BC Hydro to refuse compliance and had posted a “do not install” letter at my residence beside my analogue meter after

reading an informative website about safe technology: www.citizensforsafetechnology. org/smart-meter-action-kit-in-communitiesgovernments, I was delighted to see that the Town of Lake Cowichan was in the current tally of the 43 BC municipalities/cities listed with a moratorium motion and/or opt out of the Smart Meters. Clearly, the upgrading of the provincial utility infrastructure (electric, water, gas) should proceed in a manner that protects jobs, democracy, privacy, security, safety, rights, health, and the environment, while also preventing the downloading of unnecessary costs to taxpayers.

I want to express my deep gratitude to town council and the process involved in having made this part of the speaking up process happen.

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LAKE DAYS 2012 Parade Date: Saturday June 09, 2012 Tamu Miles Photo Thrift store volunteers set to welcome bargain hunters on the second to last day of business. From left: Jean Finch, Dianne Elliot, Pat Rispin, Eunice Sanderson, Launa Foolkes, Jo LaCasse, Irene Ridley, Peter Ridley, Jessica Kelly, Connie Reynolds, Sylvia McMahon, Randy, Norma Walker, Lil Marwood, Audrey Towle, Betty Sanddar.

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As was reported in the March 7 issue of the Lake Cowichan Gazette, the Lake Cowichan United Church Thrift Store is set to close at the end of this month.

The last day to shop and pick up fantastic bargain deals on gently used items will be on May 31 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The thrift store will be closed for the summer and will open again for one last sale sometime in September for a special Halloween and Christmas bazaar.

The thrift store opened in 1996 thanks to Melba Gunderson, a long-time United Church member who has since passed away. Friends of Gunderson, church members, and local volunteers have kept the thrift store going, but according to Irene Towle, it’s a lot of work.

Many of the volunteers are in their 70s and 80s, and many of them find that health issues make it hard to put in the required hours. They are grateful to Randy, Ken, and Peter Ridley for all the help they have provide with heavy lifting.

These volunteers support each other and when watching them get ready on Thursday for the flood of patrons who wait patiently outside the church doors for ten-o-clock to come around, you can see the camaraderie and closeness of their relationships. There is plenty of laughter, and even a few pranks, as they organize and place the thousands of items available for sale.

Towle says that the 21 volunteers present at the church meeting in February were completely taken by surprise when it was mentioned that the church would be closing, and with it, the thrift store. “We all have a good time and we

will miss each other,” says Towle. “We are not sure how we will stay connected now.”

Jessica Kelly, another volunteer, was close to tears as she watched the morning rush of shoppers pick through the many items spread out on tables in the main room. “It’s sad having these last sales,” she said. And the fact that the thrift store is closing is “not right for the community.”

For years, the funds generated through thrift store sales have helped the church stay open.

“The Thrift Shop has filled the lives and hearts of everyone involved and we shall surely miss it,” says Towle. “If it were not for the thrift store income the church would have been closed years ago.”

There are plans for another thrift store in the works, but nothing is definite and it all depends on the ability to find a suitable outlet with low overhead, says Dianne Elliott, one of the long-time volunteers. She hopes to meet with Community Services and town council to explore options. The thrift store would, once again, be a not-for-profit endeavour and all proceeds would go back into the Lake Cowichan community.

All of the items that are not sold at the last sale on Thursday and in September will go to Cellar Treasures—another local thrift store located in the basement of St. Andrews Anglican Church, to Warmland House in Duncan, or to Providence Farm—also located in Duncan. Towle says that all items will be donated to these not-for-profit organizations.

On May 31, the thrift store will once again be offering their bag sale: fill one grocery bag for $3, two for $5, one black garbage bag for $6 and two for $10.

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Trevor Green, who died just a few years ago, spent his entire life in Lake Cowichan except for a few years when he attended high school in Victoria. Four generations of the of the Green family have lived here continuously since Trevor’s father Frank arrived in 1887. This August will mark the 100th anniversary of Trevor’s birth.

Jan. 19, 1965 entry: Mother slipped away at 10:05 am today. (Trevor’s mother, Louisa Spencer Green, who with her husband Frank Green, were the first pioneers to settle

By Rolli Gunderson permanently in the Cowichan Lake area.)

Feb. 27, 1965 entry: As graveyards go, Mountain View (a cemetery North Cowichan near Duncan) is not half bad with Dogwoods and wild shrubbery around and a glorious view of the nearby mountains. I will not object when, or if, I take up my rest there.

June 18, 1970 entry: I learned today that a little East Indian girl, age 12, had drowned when she fell from a wharf—into the river near Pallies. Poor child! She couldn’t swim, I

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understand, and must have panicked in the cold water. How close death stands between each and all of us.

Jan.30, 1979 entry: I was amazed to see a sheet of plate thin ice floating out in midstream at the Big Pool (on the Cowichan River) just below the Riverside Inn bridge. There is ice also forming out from the shore in front of the Palsson and Couch home (on the big pool of the river). I have never seen this before in all my years as a resident of the village. Unusual, most unusual.

Feb. 3, 1979 entry: We explored two of the new paved roads leading out to Grant’s lake.

One is named Johel Road and simply bristles with new homes—almost all boasting two stories and cathedral entrances—which are in fashion nowadays. Some even had stained glass while others had facings of imported slate, colourful rock or sandstone.

Feb. 24, 1979 entry: Tomorrow is eclipse day but we understand that we won’t see much of it due to the rain clouds, but we can witness its progress on TV from Winnipeg. It will be the last total eclipse until the next century.

May 18, 1980 entry: At 8:50 thereabouts this morning (volcano) Mount St. Helens erupted … and we distinctly felt the shock for the whole house trembled and a strange dull roaring sound persisted for some time. Later we watched on television the appalling devastation, immense clouds of smoke and ash spewing from the enormous crater.

Aug. 26, 1980 entry: There was a death yesterday of a young man from Campbell River who had come to the lake to fly. He was to arise from the lake in his hang glider and soar far above in the air, like some huge bird, at a dizzying rate of speed with his own boat and pilot towing him from below. All went well to begin with, but when he was airborne and picking up speed, somehow the frail glider seemed to crumble and he was thrown out to fall several hundred feet to the lake below. It is believed that he was killed instantly . . . his wife and young child were in the (crowd) below watching him.

Dec. 26-28, 1980 entries: Flooding, Meade Creek’s bridge washed out—a great log jam at Robertson River, and the (nearby) railway bridge gone too. Water in Elks basement and other horrors. Anderson house and yard (on Greendale Road) flooding, and (there is) flooding by the machine shop.

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DePoll’s sister Sage and Ryan Rai look on as DePoll readies for another go at the straight line course.

DePoll’s parents, Charlene and Brandon, both say that this is DePoll’s first year riding, and the Bike Rodeo helped tremendously with her overall confidence. The rodeo will become an annual event, according to Cummings, so look to the Recreation Centres website next year for the schedule.

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Proud to add the two on Heritage Sports Wall

The B.C. Labour Council engaged an excellent group of speakers for the annual Day of Mourning ceremony on April 28.

It is fitting that this event take place at our Forest Workers’ Memorial Park and it is encouraging to see the increasing number of people attending this event each year.

The message delivered was very strong, driving home the ramifications of workers not returning home safely from their jobs.

Recognition for our town’s heritage was certainly prevalent during the Heritage Days festivities. The Heritage Commission put a lot of time and effort into organizing numerous events and we certainly enjoyed and appreciated their work.

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Wall grew by two members with the induction of Jackie Cleaves (Lamb) and Steve Lingren. Both Cleaves and Lingren learned their trade on the ice at our own Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Cleaves’ skill as a figure skater propelled her to a 10 year professional career with Walt Disney’s Tour on Ice. Many skaters from our local skating club have continued onto professional skating careers following the successful lead Cleaves provided.

Lingren was a key member of the 198889 Bantam Lakers team that won our association’s first Provincial Hockey Championship. Steve progressed to the Victoria Cougars of the Western Hockey League and then began a professional career where he played close to 900 games.

Congratulations to Cleaves and Lingren—we are very proud to add the two of you as the latest inductees to the Heritage Sports Wall in the foyer of our arena.

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The BC Mayors’ Caucus requests an immediate discussion on the efficient use of existing resources to better address the challenges our residents face.”

This was an endorsement that came out of the recent Mayors’ Caucus that brought 86 of B.C.’s mayors together over three days in Penticton.

The mayors would Ross Forrest like to see the roles and responsibilities of each level of government clearly defined. Presently, there are many overlaps with the services being provided by the different levels of government. Mayors of the province’s largest and smallest municipalities all spoke on issues that were familiar to each and every one of us, regardless of size or region. Some specific areas they would like to see addressed include: create a premier’s roundtable with the B.C. Mayors Caucus to discuss public policy changes that affect local government budgets and delivery of service; if services are devolved to local governments sustainable revenue source for those services must be identified, and a call was made for a full

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These were a few of the recommendations brought forward. If you are interested in the outcome of the Mayor’s Caucus and haven’t read or seen the results, you can Google “Mayors’ Caucus” or contact me directly. Local government is the front line for taxpayers having concerns over where their dollars are going and the consensus was that we should have a more prominent partnership to assure we all get equal value when those dollars are spent.

Once again, we entered a team in the Relay for Life 12 Hour Walk for Cancer. Our council recognizes the importance of many causes. We walked from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 26 in this event because we feel this hideous disease touches most of our citizens in some way. Far too many of our friends and families have been affected by cancer and this is our little way of showing our support for all of them.

As Lake Days draws closer, we want to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy not only the festivities, but also all the people they connect with during this great time of year in our community.

Thank you to our staff, employees and families for the support you provide for us.

My appreciation for recreation facilities was increased last week when I listened to the inductees into the Lake Cowichan Sports Hall of Fame talk about how important the local rink was in their lives.

For smaller municipalities, the cost of building and maintaining recreational facilities can be a challenge.

Safety repairs and construction, like maintaining bridges and roads, always takes first priority, as it should.

A municipality has to service any new development that it approves and that can eat away at available infrastructure dollars.

Add in emergency repairs, rising costs and changes to building codes that call for retrofits and it isn’t hard to see why many municipalities often have to delay infrastructure plans for years.

That’s why New Democrats brought forward a motion in the House of Commons this session that proposed increasing the transfer of gas tax money by one cent.

The Gas Tax Fund was created in 2005 and five out of every 10 cents of federal tax on gas goes into the fund.

The NDP proposed increasing that to six cents which would result in $500 million per year in additional revenue for infrastructure.

Our motion also called for a legislative framework, with clear targets, to provide sustainable, predictable and long-term infrastructure funding agreements with provinces, municipalities and First Nations communities.

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Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $5,000 and freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until July 3, 2012, choose 5.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 Escape XLT I4 FWD with automatic transmission for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $315 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $145 with a down payment of $3,000 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $3,665.06 or APR of 5.99% and total to be repaid is $22,664.06. Offer includes a Manufacturer Rebate of $5,000 and freight and air tax of $1,600 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. †From May 3, 2012 to July 3, 2012, receive $5,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Escape and Hybrid (excluding I4 Manual) (all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded). This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▲Offer only valid from April 3, 2012 to May 31, 2012 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before March 31, 2012. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 Escape 2.5L I4 6-speed Automatic transmission: [10.0L/100km (28MPG) City, 7.1L/100km (40MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Making dining out just a little bit easier It is now easier than ever to make healthy choices when dining out with the recent launch of the Province of British Columbia’s Informed Dining program.

Featuring more than 300 restaurant outlets in British Columbia, the program publishes nutritional information and allows diners to view the information in a format similar to that of a nutritional guide on products at the grocery store.

All you have to do is look for the Informed Dining logo at participating restaurants.

“British Columbians have made it clear they want information to help them make informed choices about what they and their families are eating,” says B.C. Minister of Health Mike de Jong. “With Informed Dining, we are partnering with B.C. restaurants to help make the healthy choice the easy choice.”

Some of the participating restaurants include chains such as The Boathouse, De Dutch, A&W and Little Caesar’s, and stand-alone restaurants such as H.A.V.E. Cafe in Vancouver, Mountain Eagle Books in Smithers and Joseph’s Coffee House in Victoria.

With people in British Columbia eating a meal in a restaurant approximately 10 per cent of the time, it’s never been more important to be able to source out healthy options.

With the new program, calorie and sodium information is prominently highlighted for all regular menu items, while other nutrients, including carbohydrates and fat, are also noted. The program also gives advice on daily calorie and

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British Columbians have made it clear they want information to help them make informed choices about what they and their families are eating,” says B.C. Minister of Health Michael de Jong. “With Informed Dining, we are partnering with B.C. restaurants to help make the healthy choice the easy choice.” sodium requirements.

Excess weight can increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and various cancers, so caloriecounting is an important part of a healthy diet. Eating too much sodium contributes to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and kidney disease, making sodium another important piece of the healthy eating puzzle.

“Healthy eating is a critical element in living a long and healthy life and avoiding cardiovascular disease,” says Gavin Arthur, vice-president of research and health promotion for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. “The Informed Dining program takes a positive step forward in providing people with information they can use in making informed choices while dining out.”

The program is voluntary, but the provincial government is

encouraging every restaurant to join the initiative and make such information available.

“We want to be part of the solution in making healthy choices, easy choices in B.C.,” says Vice-President of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Mark von Schellwitz. “This program has the potential to help restaurant patrons become more conscious about what they are eating – it also shines a light on those establishments already providing menu nutrition content while encouraging other restaurants to follow suit.”

The provincial government has been working on this program since 2010, and has given restaurants several options for disclosing nutrition information, including a menu insert, a poster or a brochure.

“I am proud that we have about 300 outlets across the province signed up to participate in this important program,” says Ian Tostenson, CEO and president of the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association. “I know that other business will continue to learn more about Informed Dining and sign up – this information is what our customers have been telling us they want, and it is our responsibility to provide it.”

The initiative is part of the Healthy Families BC campaign, created by the Province to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic disease. For more information, visit www. healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/informed-dining. The website also features a contest with weekly draws and a grand prize to cook like a chef and learn from a dietitian.

STOP GUESSING

START ASKING GE T THE FAC TS Making informed menu choices can be challenging. But with the new Informed Dining program, restaurant-goers can now get the facts when dining out. Just look for the Informed Dining logo at participating restaurants and ask your server for nutrition information to help you make healthy choices from the menu. You can now be confident when eating at participating restaurants that you’ll have access to nutrition information before you make your menu choice. Stop guessing...and start asking!

WIN BIG! Enter now for a chance to win great prizes, including a Grand Prize worth $2,500! Other prizes include $150 prize packs to featured Informed Dining restaurants across B.C. Enter weekly for more chances to win!

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$ 97

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COUNTRY GROCER

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$ 97 12 - 284 ml case

3 lb Clamshell

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$ 97

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Specials in effect Wednesday May 30th- Saturday June 2nd, 2012

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Honeymoon Bay Heritage Day

AUTO GLASS & UPHOLSTERY

Rod’s

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Healthy Beginnings Mom & Dad Group

A group for Moms & Dads with children under 4 All children welcome

Drop-in • Snacks Mondays - 9:30am & 11am

Tamu Miles Photos

On May 27, the Honeymoon Bay Community Hall was filled with treasures for history buffs to browse. There was even a free lunch of buns, cold cuts, cheese, and veggie platters. On the left, Marian Bates holds up The Lake News from 1984. That year her and her husband won $100,000 from a winning lottery ticket that was almost lost twice. To the right is Margaret Livingstone showing off her collection of Anchor Hocking jade-ite and Skokie Glass Cups and saucers from the Anchor Hocking line used to be found in the 1940s in Quaker Oats cereal boxes.

Kaatza Health Unit, 58 Cowichan Ave. West

June Topics

Vancouver Island Health Authority

June 4 June 11:

Infant Development Questions? IDP consultant Terri Stanko Questions about Car Seats? Car Seat Technician Jenny Court will visit June 18: Preparing for Emergencies. Earthquake, Fire or Flood?? Sybille Sanderson June 25: Reading to Infant and Toddlers. How and what? Kristen Rumohr, Child Librarian July 2: No Groups. Statutory Holiday We now have 2 Groups!

9:30a.m. for toddlers 11a.m. for infants.

More information? Rhoda Taylor 250.709.3050

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On the left, Gord and Karen Croft have on display framed pictures and a sword that were owned by Ken Foster, a Leftenant Commander. The two also had a log identifier which looks like a mallet with numbers embossed on the end. They know that the 13D means Honeymoon Bay, but they are not sure about the 46, a number which would identify who owned the logs. To the right is Bert Lambert holding up a map depicting the trip the coast guard ice breaker CCGS John A. McDonald made up to Ellesmere Island in 1969. Lambert also had Coast Salish masks and carvings, Inuit art, Nootka and Haida baskets and many other items.

A new season for the Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market Visit flyerland.ca to BUY Michaels products

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The first weekend of the market was on May 19, and the weather could not have been more beautiful.

A few new kiosks have been built

by Bob Riddler, allowing for more vendors, a new look and feel to the market.

Shoppers can find everything from pies and jams to jewelry and furniture.

Left: Jane Wilson sells her Rustic Furniture line. She says she has been making furniture her whole life and started this company about 10 years ago. This is Wilson’s second year at the market.

Dave Rae was on hand selling his wife Jane’s creations, including these amazing voodoo dolls.

Rae says his wife loves creating crafts. Rae ties flies for fishing and one day his wife started stealing the feathers he uses and incorporating them into her crafts, including these dolls.

See the new June Calendar for all the great promotions: Giveaways, food specials, and fun. We will see you soon!

Meal & Deal Night 2 for 1 Dining & Free Play Thursday May 31 from 5pm. Bring a friend & get 2 for 1 entrees & $5 free slot play.

Download the coupon at www.chancescowichan.ca or on our facebook page.

Friday Dinner Buffet $9.95 all you can eat.

Electronic Bingo • Paper Bingo • Slot Machines • Great Food Open 10 am to 1 am Daily • More information 250.746.6300 www.chancescowichan.ca

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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RE/MAX of LAKE COWICHAN 81 Cowichan Lake Road, Lake Cowichan | www.remaxlakecowichan.com

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250-749-6000 MAKE A CRAZY OFFER

$449,000

408 Point Ideal Road

Spectacular lake views, stunning home.

$429,000

8690 North Shore Rd.

A must view. High on quality, complete privacy and lake views. This 3 bedroom and den home has lots of rock work, shop, pool and hot tub. Must be viewed to fully appreciate.

10594 Youbou Rd.

$800,000

Mixed R2 & C3 zoning on some of the best waterfront on Lake Cowichan. Close to downtown. The home has enjoyed some recent renovations. Little cabin on the water, is cute, private and has great water access. There is also a gazebo that could be turned into something, also right on the water.

$1,549,000

BRAND NEW ROOF

SOLD

$215,000 Landscaped and garden area.

Big Lot ,View, Duplex

93 South Shore Rd. REDUCED $5,000

MOTIVATED

187 Tern Road

$429,700 • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • 30’ waterfront on river • BONUS 1 bedroom daylight suite • Commercial residential zoning

$319,000

Meades Creek Waterfront Park

Priced to sell.

Great Opportunity.

10549 Coon Creek Rd.

$339,000 $550,000 • Waterview • Low maintenance yard • recreation nearby

MOTIVATED

360 Carnell Drive

This going concern could be a gold mine!

House, pumps, carwash, convience store and take out counter

$2,200,000

REDUCED

Seller Financing Available on all three, with down payment 3 years at 4.5%

Will consider buying your home to make a deal come together.

103 South Shore Rd. .............

Waterfront Investment

$569,000

67 South Shore Rd.

$399,900

COMMERCIAL

26,000 Sq. Ft. of Gardening Paradise Huge Shop REDUCED

100 Cottonwood

Huge lot in town, Big family home.

Lakeview lot w/ boat slip & beach access.

$345,000

$97,500 7428 Pintail

$299,000

$299,000

$175,000 $175 000

27 Stevens Crescent

$339,780

10694 Youbou Road. MLS# 334547, 10561 Cypress Rd.

10484 Youbou Road

10176 Youbou Rd. 1017

lake view from the kitchen landscaped .52 of an acre

$265,000 7797 Cowichan Lake Rd.

PENNY LANE -1 BDRM

$350,000

$829,000 • house + guest cottage + casita • A must experience!

10408 Arbutus Street

SOLD

2 Homes

$299,000 $299,800

$510,000

9590 Creekside Road Waterfront Dock

• 2.87 acres • Lovely 4 bdrm cabin • Year round creek

$239,000

$675,000 10172 Youbou Rd.

$179,900 Wow! Amazing lakeview on the lakeside of the road.

LAKEVIEW

$215,000

9646 Creekside

$150,000

• complete to lock up • two full stories and two half stories

• I BDRM + DEN $249,000 CAN BE RENTED

Excellent canvas, big lot water access.

RENTALS 2 bd and garage and seperate room.

127 North Shore 1 year lease only $850 per month.

New home, pick your own olors, amazing view, colors, park like lot

• Water development • Ideal for retirees or snowbirds

C7 Commercial Waterfront.

Perfect for resort or cabins. Offered at $1,350,000, recent appraised value.

“Working Mans Waterfront” stunning kitchen and living area.

All open concept with a fireplace.

Amazing views, Swimming Pool

• newer windows • roof & electrial • fully fenced • 3 bedrooms

NEW LISTING

$350.000

THE SLOPES

$349,000

175 South Shore Road

.47 acre commercial lot.

Sewer and water

$179,000 266 Hillside Road

three bedroom A-Frame with separate shop

$279,000

$399,000 • Riverfront +/ residential+/ +business too!

• Location, location,location • Established since 1960 • 1960 sq’ building • 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom • 62x104 riverfront lot

2.5 Acres of waterfront “the perfect campsite” 1/10 share. off the grid

497 Mountain View, D Lcolors, Pick ck your O S exceptional lot,

3 bdrm logsmith home in Marble Bay. Lovely shared beach,

96 Johel Rd.

$269,000

$369,000

105 South Shore Rd. Riverfront with basement.

RIVERFRONT

Lot 22 Kestrel Dr.

Big family home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, could support a home based business or in-law suite.

The ESSO

$105,000

18 King George.

2 bedroom apartment!

100 Elk Road

$38,900

$190,000 REDUCED

$2,800,000

10524 Youbou Rd. This first class Bar & Grill & restaurant with a liquor store below was just a bit ahead if its time. Youbou is just on the brink of exploding into its own. This building is world class, the cedar and art work are tremendous, the stair case alone coming up the back has been done by a true artisan. The kitchen is well llaid out and the sports bar feel keeps it pac packed on those special days. The liquor store downstairs is well used.

#25, 3 bedroom

Clean, well built, private yet in the heart of town.

In-law suite.

Youbou Mini Mart

Beside the Creek in Youbou Big Lot

$169,000 $16 69,000

• Waterfront + 2 Homes • All fenced • Boat ramp A great place to call home!

276 South Shore Rd.

$389,350

Extensively renovated home

REDUCED

SLOPES Beautiful upscale development has attracted a lovely mixture of mostly retired professionals.

481 Mountain View Rd.

$649,000

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS and Investors – here is a great opportunity to purchase a multi-family site within city limits with full community servicing. “The Slopes”, a new Lake Cowichan subdivision showcasing a variety of beautiful new homes. Close to town & minutes to the Lake with easy hwy. access.

470 Mountain View 489 Mountain View The SLOPES

New Dev New Dev BIG Lots

$114,000 $114,900 $ 99,000

$269,000 LOTS

514 Johel Crescent

7350 Neva Road

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7330 Cowichan Lake Road Room to stretch out on this small acreage. Rental in place paying $1200 per month

389 Point Ideal Waterfront $339,000 Lot 30 Cypress Private $69,000 470 Point Ideal Prime Loc WOW $89,900 466 Point Ideal Prime Loc $137,700 Lot 22 Kestral Dr. $134,500 #4 Meades Creek $374,900 Underground services and mountain vista

Lot 1 Somenos Rd. Duncan

$279,000 • 3.15 Acres

Waterfront LOTS Stin-Qua LOT #1 . ... $399,000 LOT #3 . ... $349,900 LOT #4 . ... $309,900 LOT #6 . ... $329,000 LOT #15. Almost waterfront! $159,900

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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Two local Lake Cowichan fishermen discovered the body of a man in the Cowichan River on May 24, at 11:45 a.m.

Sgt. Dave Voller of the Lake Cowichan RCMP says he can’t confirm the identity of the man but he is 99.9 per cent sure that it is the body of Calgary’s William Shearer, 58, who slipped into the river on the evening of April 13.

Shearer’s family has been notified, but Voller says that he is not sure when he will hear back from the coroners office for a positive identification. However, the

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Until July 3, 2012, purchase a new 2012 Focus SE Sedan/Fiesta SE Sedan for $18,999/$15,999 after Total Manufacturer Rebate of $1,250/$1,000. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $1,250/$1,000 and freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes.

Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until July 3, 2012, choose 0% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 Focus SE Sedan/Fiesta SE Sedan for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $243/$194 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $112/$90 with a down payment of $1,500/$2,000 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $17,499/$13,999. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $1,250/$1,000 and freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. 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Body recovered from Cowichan River Cowichan News Leader and Pictorial has reported that a spokesperson with the B.C. Coroner’s Service has said that the identity of the man could be released as early as Monday, May 28 but still wasn’t available at press time.

Cpl. Krista Hobday of the Lake Cowichan RCMP noted that there are no other missing persons in the area.

RCMP say Cowichan Search and Rescue recovered the body on behalf of the coroner’s service at the edge of the river just south of Spring Pool.

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On May 25, Lake Cowichan Island Savings Credit Union presented Lorraine Lloyd and Angie Fournier, the office coordinator of Cowichan Lake Community Services, with cheques of $500 each. A winner is drawn each quarter with half the winnings going to a charity of the winners choice.

Lloyd picked CLCS to donate half her winnings to.

Left: Angie Fournier, Ashely Carey of Island Savings Credit Union, and Lorraine Lloyd.

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The cutter (on the left) they have now is more powerful and able to cut through most newer vehicles with 55,000 pounds of power. The spreader (on the right) is designed for heavy work such as large logging trucks and heavy equipment with 33,000 pounds of force. The dual action ram (in the middle) is used for pushing the dash or roof out of the way at 36,500 pounds of force. The pump (front) will run 2 tools at the same time.

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The cash from hole-in-one was won by Tina Robertson and Cathy Brown.

May 10 saw the ladies playing the second round of the Medal Cup Competition. Sam Jones fired low gross and Corinne Floyd shot runner-up. Low net winners were Marion Zboyovsky, Lynn Girard, Christine McGovern, Irene Pearse, and Phyllis Logan.

Two birdies were carded on hole number one.

Lynn Girard and Veronica Clarkson shared the honours with Veronica narrowing out Lynn for KP May 17 was a great day for golf. The ladies played the third and final round of Medal Cup and Par Day. Wendy Klyne was low gross winner and Christine McGovern shot runner-up. Diane Kaiser, Lorraine Oliver, Sam Jones, Marion Zboyovsky and Judy Merrett were low net winners for the day. Lorraine Oliver shot a chipin on number 11, and Sue Tuck chipped in on number eight. KP winner was Diane Kaiser.

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March Meadows hosted the annual Grandmothers’ Tournament on May 3. It is always a huge success with March Meadows Golf Course to be one of the first of the island golf courses to be in such great shape so early in the season.

Billie Chang from Mount Brenton was low gross winner and Marg Bibby from Cottonwood was a close second. Our own Wendy Klyne was third low gross winner.

Other winners from March Meadows included Veronica Clarkson, Sam Jones, Anne Wise, Lorraine Oliver and Marion Zboyovsky.

Both KP and long drive were carded by Evelyn Cotton playing out of Duncan Meadows.

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Senior Men’s Golf: The good, the bad and the worst On a trip to Gabriola Golf Course during the week of May 8, the March Meadows senior golf group had mixed day.

Graeme Cockle won the only points gained by the March Meadows Team. Things went from bad to worse when the return ferry was delayed for five hours. We look forward to the return match next week. Mike Morgan, our team leader, figures our local knowledge will help us win a few more matches.

On the regular senior golf day, May 15, Earl Laforge shot the low gross score and John White was the low net winner. John also had a KP (closest to the pin) on the first hole, while Jerry Janzen had a KP on the seventh hole.

Henry Monti and Bruce Chisholm had birdies. Chisholm, Bob Vessey and Lance Lingren scored sandy pars.

On May 15, the March Meadows senior men’s team managed a tie game with the visiting Gabriola team in slightly damp conditions.

Bruce Chisholm shot the low gross round of the day and Ray Bourassa was low net. Mike Morgan captured KP on hole number one, while Gerry Janzen was KP on number seven. Ray had a sandy par and Rick Nott had a birdie. Chip-in

Last games of the season for Prospects baseball teams

pars were accomplished by Rick Nott, Glen Richardson and Leo Tardiff.

The week of May 22 was the qualifying round for the Senior Men Match Play Championship.

The Duffer says there are two kinds of bounces in golf: unfair bounces and those that bounce just the way you meant to play it.

May 29, will be the qualifying round for the Senior Mens’ Match Play Championship. The course is in beautiful shape so come on out.

As the Duffer says, “Try your skill against your opponent’s luck”.

Senior Golf Results for May 15 Low gross

-Earl Laforge

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KP #1

-John White

KP #7

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Birdies

-Henry Monti, -Bruce Chisholm

Sandy Par

-Bruce Chisholm, -Bob Vessey, -Lance Lingren

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Left: Cole Anderson pitching against Port Alberni during the first game that took place out at the Mesachie Skydome on Sunday. Right: Kale Eddy takes a good bite out of a ball.

Tamu Miles Gazette editor

There was a double header ball game out at the Mesachie Lake Skydome on Sunday as the Lakers played against the Peewee team from Port Alberni.

These were the last two games of the season for the hand picked Prospects team. The first game, which began at noon was won by the Lakers with a score of 10-2. Coach Micah Anderson says that the team held on through the second game and though it was a close one, the Lakers walked away with a win of 7-6.

The Prospects team has played a total of 10

games this season. They have won six and lost four.

With the Prospects games over, coaches and players are starting to look towards the playoffs once the regular season is finished. The final game of the regular season will be played against Duncan 3 on Tuesday night, May 29.

“Maybe we could have an all Lake Cowichan playoffs,” says Anderson, coach for the PeeWee Lakers 1 team. “That’s never happened before, but you never know.”

Right now the Lakers are doing pretty well in the season standings, and if they win the game on Tuesday they will be at the top for the playoffs.

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Two Lake Cowichan Mosquito teams faced off on May 22. Left: Brooklyn Brown playing for the Royalees. Right: Josh Hill pitching for the Hawks. Centre: the two teams congratulate each other on a well played game.

It was a close game played by the Lake Cowichan Mosquito Royalees and Grey Hawks on Tuesday, May 22, at Lake Cowichan Little League Park. Parents, grandparents, and fans gathered to watch an exciting game played by these two talented Lake Cowichan teams.

At the bottom of the first inning the teams were tied 2-2. Pitching by Nicholas Hill for the Hawks and Ryder Wise for the Royalees allowed no runs in the second inning. First-time to the mound pitcher Joey Janzen managed to continue the defence for the Hawks during the top of the third. Offensive batting by Kendall Burgstrom with a double, and Josh Hill with a triple, allowed the Hawks to pull ahead 5-2. Pitcher Arron Croteau shut down the Hawks with nine pitches in the top of the

fourth, only to be followed by pitcher Josh Hill shutting down the Royalees allowing no runs and holding onto the lead at the bottom of the fourth. Fifth inning was determined open by umpire Rai Mullin. The Royalees being the visiting team took to the bats first, and with aggressive base running managed to score four runs on the offense and take the lead of 6-5 at the top of the fifth. Once again Hawks took to the bats against pitcher Aaron Croteau, who continued to be on fire, and managed to hold onto the lead by pitching three outs. Excellent team effort was played by all team mates and a great show of sportsmanship as friends versus friends.

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LAKE COW, 2 poster queen size Maple head board & rails, Maple bed side unit. Call 250749-0101.

HELP WANTED

Employment Opportunity Just Jake’s and the Craig Street Brew Pub in Duncan, along with Jake’s At The Lake in Lake Cowichan are interviewing for self motivated and energetic people to fill full and part time positions.

Positions available include dishwasher, custodian, prep and line cook, host/busser, office, brewery assistant, bartender and server. Also, if you feel that you have what it takes to become part of our management team then please apply as well. All will be interviewed.

Applications accepted between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 2nd at 109 South Shore Drive in Lake Cowichan (the home of the new Jake’s At The Lake).

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Lower furnished suite in newer home. Great location, Washer & dryer, garage. N/S, no pets. $880 2 bedroom suite 6402 Summit Rd. Skutz Falls, lower suite. Country setting, patio and includes hydro, propane and washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets. $900 2 Bedroom home 7 Cowichan Ave. Small, older home on fenced property. washer & dryer, pets on approval, some furnishing included. $900 2 Bedroom house 7435 Neva Rd. Comfortable in rural setting. Washer & dryer, pet on approval. Wood & electric heat. You gotta love horses! $1,000 3 Bedroom house 183 Neva Rd. Older style home, large patio, new flooring, washer & dryer, wood/oil heat, workshop in basement. Big yard.

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LAKE COW, 243 Tall Rd. (Point Ideal), Sat, June 2nd, 9am-1pm. Rain barrels, CD’s, books, misc sports equip, collectible bears, youth bikes, new woman’s bike, queen duvets, push mower, furniture, small BBQ & tank.

LAKE COWICHAN # 1-300 Grosskleg Way (Just beyond Palsson School) Fri, June 1, 2-5pm & Sat June 2, 8-2pm.

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

If you are wondering what all the action around the old Petro Canada gas station on South Shore Road is, then we can tell you, a new business, ORKA Outdoor Recreation and Kayaking Adventures, will be opening there soon.

Two local young men, Justin and Ryan Maizis and dad Darren are the proud operators. They will be renting tubes and kayaks and hope to be open for business by Lake Days. Their phone number at the business will be 250-932-2222.

☞ Breakfast in the Town volunteers

The Visitor Centre is putting out a call for volunteers that are needed for the Area F and Area I Breakfast in the Town on the Lake Days Saturday, June 9.

Help is needed with set-up from 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and take-down from 10:30 a.m. to noon. They also require volunteers for the information table and gate from noon to 4 p.m. If you would like to help please call Katherine at the visitor Centre, 250-749-3244.

☞ It’s bear aware season

Conservation OfďŹ cers made the tough decision to dispatch a family group of bears that had become dangerously habituated and conditioned to non-natural food, mainly garbage. The BC Conservation OfďŹ cer

run from it, as bears can move very quickly. •Once a bear has left the area, residents should check their yards to ensure no attractants are available.

The COS is the primary responder to human-wildlife conicts where there is a risk to public safety, conservation concerns or where signiďŹ cant property damage has occurred. Recent changes to the Wildlife Act give Conservation OfďŹ cers the ability to issue a $230 ticket or notice for a court appearance to residents who do not secure attractants. Residents who intentionally leave out items that attract dangerous wildlife could also be issued a Dangerous Wildlife Protection Order. Failure to comply with an order carries a $575 ďŹ ne.

More information about how to be Bear Aware can be found at: www.bearaware.bc.ca For more information on bears, human-bear conicts, and the criteria necessary to reach “Bear Smartâ€? status, visit: www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/bearsmart/bearsmintro.html

☞ Washing cars for sound of music

Operation SOS (save our station) continues. Our local CICV radio station still needs to raise funds to keep the station aoat. On Saturday, June 2 at the old Petro Canada service station — on the corner of North Shore and South Shore intersection — from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. they will hold a car wash. All donations made at the car wash will go to directly to CICV radio station.

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Service and Lake Cowichan RCMP had received numerous reports of these bears over the past two weeks. The bears had made at least two attempts to enter occupied residences and forcibly entered a closed carport. The two juvenile bear were not candidates for rehab due to their age and level of conditioning. The BC Conservation OfďŹ cer Service will be following up with an attractant audit of the area to ensure that people are managing their attractants properly.

British Columbians are encouraged to prevent humanbear conicts by adopting the following practices: •Keep garbage secured in a bear-resistant container or in the house, garage or shed until pick-up day and return the containers to the secure site once they are emptied. •Pick ripe and fallen fruit daily and remove any unused fruit trees. •Use bird feeders only in winter. •Keep the ground free of seeds and nuts. •Clean the barbecue grill after each use, and store it in a secure area. •Bring pet food and pet food dishes inside •Do not add meat products or uncooked food to compost.

Turn it regularly and keep it covered. • If residents spot a bear, they are advised to remain calm, keep away from the bear and bring children and pets indoors, if possible. •People should never approach a bear and should not

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