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Crash closes Youbou Hwy: Two fatalities Please donate: don’t dump Tamu Miles Gazette Editor

Cellar Treasures, the thrift store that operates out of the basement of the St. Christopher’s and St. Aidan’s Anglican Church on Cowichan Ave., has experienced an influx of donations since the thrift store at the United Church closed at the end of May. This would not be a problem, except for the fact that much of what has been dropped off is either dirty, broken, and in some cases, plain old garbage.

“I think some people just see it as an easy solution to getting rid of their trash,” said Rev. David Peterson.

He says that another contributing factor to the rise in unusable donations could be due to the fact that it is garage sale season, and those who are left with items after a garage sale might think leaving these items at the Tamu Miles thrift is an easier solution than to taking themcrash to theat the intersection of Youbou Highway and Neva Road on Saturday, Aug.4 at about 8:45 p.m.

Localstore emergency personnel attend a deadly dump.

Peterson doesGazette not wantEditor to send the wrong message to and Highway 18 for hours, and and police thethe scene trying to come to to grips with the with to the scene.

Paramedics tried to resusciHighway 18several for several hours, on scene trying to come grips with Department, paramedics tried to Tamu Miles the community. He and other church members appreciate along with a with collision analystanalyst were on the reality of the situation.

Several friends ar- police tate the driver of the of motorcycle, a male, the along a collision were reality of the situation.

Several friends resuscitate the driver the motorcycle, A local woman walking her dog was community support and there are many perfectly good scene until approximately 3 a.m.,3 accordrived totooffer him some comfort and sup- on and hisand passenger, a female.

Both Both were arrived the scene until approximately a.m., offer him some comfort and a male, his passenger, a female.

A local woman walking her dog was struck by come a motorcycle heading east to- taken items that into theheading store, but has taken been ato Cowichan ing to Preston. port. The dog succumbed to its injuries. to Cowichan District Hospital. according to Preston.

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Small crowds of concerned neighbours with mould on them and evenneighbours items with fleas,”The saidpedestrian was details about aboutthe theaccident accident were timetime frame. was pronounced pronounced dead dead at the Further details frame.

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A gentleman believed to be conunavailable at press The Youbou scene.

A gentleman believed to be gathered way as Lake Cowichan RCMP, Fire De- amount It takes church volunteers a considerable ichangazette.com for updates. from Indian Road to the intersection with lakecowichangazette.com nected of withwith thethe deceased woman was on off for updates. from Indian Road to the intersection connected deceased woman was Highway as Lake Cowichan RCMP, Fire partment, B.C Ambulance time to sortand through donations inresponded the first place, and so to go through piles of donations that end up being 60 Tamu Miles per cent unusable is disheartening, time consuming, and their donations on Wednesday (duringA Corky Adams, president of the Cowichan Cruisers Car Club, and his wifeinKorrin, stand beside their 1931 Model thrift store said Peterson. costly.

Coupe in the parking lot of A&W in downtown Lake Cowichan. The couple were parthours),” of an evening cruise with the “We do have volunteers,” said Peterson. “But they are way thrift store volunteers club which meets every Thursday in August. The club is a way for membersThis and others with classic vehicles to can get make sure that all items are in good condia bit thin on the ground right now, and also a little tired.” out and show them during the summer months. tion and can be sold.

He adds that a volunteer with a pick-up truck has been cast-off underwear, things with mould on He says that another contributing factor Tamu Miles Gazette Editor “It’schurch funny,ispeoples’ reactions,” Peoffering his time to take the garbage items to the dump, the also thinking aboutsaid putting scramble of activity to try clearand the ramp for those even items with fleas,”Peterson said Pe-saysterson. to the donations could beandthem “They say we’re very particular. and has been paying for this expense out of his ownrise in unusable up a gate to try and deter the after hours dumping, but so theysale canseaattend terson.

Sunday service. that use it isitgarage Cellar Treasures, the thrift store that op- due to the fact who Well, we are a bit particular, we want to pocket. has been decided as of yet.

This that people picking through the peoplenothing erates out of the basement of the St. Chris- son, and those who The other issue is that are dumparealso leftmeans with items af- are sell items.generated We wantfrom to sell “But we’re trying to find a way to reimburse him,” church reliesquality on the funds the stuff often ripping them open,ing taking they want, theirwhat donations on Saturday The evenings, might think leaving these topher’s and St. Aidan’s Anglican Church ter a garage salebags, that is safe and usable.” saidCowichan Peterson. “And that time to afterathis store to helpThe keep the church for general and leaving messsolution behind them. often on the wheelchair ramp. thrift This means items the thrift store is an aeasier on Ave., he hasneeds experienced anlook church reliesafl onoat, thepay funds generown We’re spending take stuff upkeep of the building, and pay “We respect the drop-off that come Sunday morning, maintenance there is a and thanfor taking them to thewould dump.like to ask that people infl uxfamily. of donations since themoney thrift tostore ated from the thrift store to help keep the other a bitclosed much, at really.” salaries, weoat, arepay notfor making ends meet.” binsnot andwant keep to them tidy.the We would alsoof likeactivity to ask that scramble to try and clear “or the wherever Peterson does send at the people.

United It’s Church the end of church afl general maintenance Peterson thinks that for some of the items people for those who use it so they can wrong messagepeople to the community. and ramp “We doatrely on very much,” Peterson. been bring in theirHe donations on Wednesday (during May. anditupkeep of thesaid building, and “It’s pay salamay think that not withbe a bit fixing up they would tend Sunday service. otherbechurch members appreciate a wonderful support forwherever the church, which ismaking basically a thrift store hours),”commusaid Peterson.

This would a of problem, except ries, “or we are not ends quite while could true, he says, This means are picking nity support and there are many perfectly for thevaluable, fact thatand much ofthis what hasbe been volunteer outfit.”

This way thrift store volunteers canalso make sure that that people all meet.” the church its volunteers do notand haveintime or the through bags, often ripping them open, good items thatitems come the store, but and dropped offand is either dirty, broken, Cellar treasuresCellar is opentreasures Wednesdays from Wednesdays 11 a.m. to areinto in good condition can bethe sold. is open resources to plain do this of work. taking what they want, and leaving a mess lately there has been considerable some cases, oldkind garbage.

2 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 1top.m. on Saturdays “It’safunny, peoples’spike reactions,” said Peterson.

“They from 11 a.m.

2 p.m., and fromthrough 11 a.m.

Thethink othersome issuepeople is that people their behind them. the amount ofsay leftwe’re on the church’s door-Well, “I just seeareit dumping as an in the month of August.

Donations will be accepted very particular. we are a bit particular, to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through theon month donations on Saturday often on thestep. wheelchair we want to sell quality items. We“We would askisthatWednesdays people re- only. easy solution to gettingevenings, rid of their trash,” want to selllike stufftothat of August. Donations will be accepted on ramp.

This means that come Sunday morning, there is aseensafe “We’ve strollers with baby food spect the drop-off bins and keep them tidy. Wednesdays only. said Rev. David Peterson. and usable.” dried and stuck on them, dirty diapers, We would also like to ask that people bring

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Cooperation could bring extra funds for school district Tamu Miles Gazette Editor

School District 79 is looking for way to offset some of its costs as funding cuts grow deeper each year.

One of the ways being explored at this time is a partnership with B.C. Transit. In one of the last board meetings of the nine trustees who were recently fired by the province, the board passed a motion to investigate such a partnership, which would see the storage and maintenance of approximately 25 B.C. Transit buses at the school district’s facility on Beverly St. in Duncan, with the possible use of satellite locations at Stanley Gordon Elementary in Lake Cowichan and Frances Kelsey in Cobble Hill.

Former trustee, Duncan Brown, says that the district moves approximately 5,000 people in a matter of hours on school days, and has some 40 odd school busses in operation, with a couple that are set aside for field trips and other uses. He says that the districts capital facility which houses the buses has the capacity to set aside 25 per cent of its space and services to B.C. Transit, if this initiative moves forward.

Monroe Grobe, director of operations for District 79, says that there has only been one meeting so far between the district and B.C. Transit.

“We are still in the discussion stage,” he said. “But we are striving for a partnership with B.C. Transit.”

There are three parts to the proposal, including physical storage, maintenance, and operations.

“Only two pieces are being looked at right now,” said Grobe, pointing to both the storage and maintenance aspects.

“We see this as a potential revenue generator,” he explains and goes on to say that the district thinks it could generate jobs as well, for crews such as mechanical staff.

The district’s contract expires in April of 2013. “So if we do go ahead, we’ll be shooting for that,” says Grobe.

First, a feasibility report must be written up for the newly appointed trustee, Mike McKay, by September of this year, “to work with other timelines and to look at the fine details,” said Grobe.

These details include determining whether the district has the physical capacity to deal with the storage and maintenance of transit buses “which we have pretty much determined,” as well as the adjustments that would have to be made to the working shifts of employees.

“We would have to run alternate shifts to accommodate the later hours that B.C. Transit would require,” said Grobe.

Because transit hours would run past regular school bus hours, the district would have to have mechanical staff, and others, on hand to service transit buses.

Grobe adds that there would also be potential labour issues that would have to be smoothed out with the unions.

“But this is not a major hurdle at this point,” he says.

Grobe could not yet comment on how much this initiative would bring into the district, but he did say that any

revenue generated would go directly into the general revenue of the school district.

“It has to be of some benefit or it’s not worth it,” he said. “But by September we have to have a pretty good picture. The district is not typically in the money making business, but this is an opportunity to provide a service to another government service.”

Peter Rantucci, director regional transit system, says that the local B.C. transit system already operates at an efficient cost.

“B.C. Transit is continually looking for new ways to make its services more efficient and/or improve service quality and therefore we believe it is in the best interests of the service that we meet with any party that proposes new initiatives and explore the potential of all initiatives,” says Rantucci.

Unfortunately, this initiative does not mean that B.C. Transit is looking to up service in the Lake Cowichan area, or create more service between Lake Cowichan and Duncan, or Lake Cowichan and Nanaimo.

“Decisions regarding service levels and routes are the responsibility of the Cowichan Valley Regional District who is the local government partner in our transit service agreement,” says Rantucci. “Any decisions regarding service levels and routes would have to come from them.”

At this time, B.C. Transit says it is only looking at whether this plan is feasible for both parties.

Birthing options for expectant mothers are ever expanding prepare for, and plan, the best possible birth experience; one that reflects their dreams and aspirations for the process.

Many of us are aware of the services offered by a certified midwife. According to the Canadian Midwives website, “midwives provide the complete course of lowrisk prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, including physical examinations, screening and diagnostic tests, the assessment of risk and abnormal conditions, and the conduct of normal vaginal deliveries.”

But a doula’s main role is to support a couple, father included, in the birthing process, and doula’s often work in coordination with midwives and doctors.

“A doula doesn’t do any medical,” says Elaine Prince, a photographer, life coach, and doula who moved to Lake Cowichan approximately a year ago. “We have knowledge of the birth process, obviously, in order Elaine Prince to support the woman, but we’re really there for her Mother and child relaxing in hospital after labour. physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual comfort.”

And what a doula offers does not just encompass Tamu Miles Gazette Editor the day of the birth itself; there is a lot of preparation involved, and both Prince and Storie-Soth say they begin Hiring a doula as part of the process of having a child working with a couple when the woman is about six is growing in popularity, says Cindy Storie-Soth, a doula months pregnant, although Prince says she has worked with a practice in Duncan. with women during all stages of pregnancy.

This is because a doula’s focus is to help couples “I’ve worked with women who have just found out they were pregnant . . . and I’ve had the honour of being present at births where I get a call from the nurse at the hospital saying, I’ve got a 14 year old girl. She’s come in and she has no support.” This is when Prince was practicing in Northern B.C., and she says that in those instances she had to Aetrex Copper very quickly establish a relationship with these young women, to help them Sole Sock feel comfortable and safe.

Eliminates 99.9% of “You have to be prepared to be there bacteria, fungi and odor for the long haul,” she says. “If I make a commitment (to a couple) I clear my in the sock. schedule for two weeks around the due date.” Including the rare times that The healthiest sock you will labour lasts not hours, but days. ever wear. $16.95 a pair.

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“I think the greatest joy and satisfaction I get is when I can work with a couple and really help them articulate their vision of their birth, and then I am there to kind of support that,” says Prince. “[As a doula] you are the guardian of the birth experience; you get to know the couple, what their vision is and you try and facilitate that to the best of your abilities.”

She adds that there are limitations, such as a medical emergency, and says that she does not get in the way of doctors and midwives, nor does she hinder them playing their role in the process.

But a doula does act as a buffer between mom and the doctors and nurses, making sure that what a couple has planned for their birth, and what the woman needs during labour, are done without the woman having to worry that these details are being taken care of.

“A doula is there to be the person who understands what the woman is going through,” says Storie-Soth.

“The support for a mom during labour takes a team.”

“That’s actually my favourite part,” says Prince. “How can I work with the person’s partner so that he, or she, can be really present for that woman and they have a good experience because so often, especially when it’s the second birth, the partner didn’t really have a great experience because they felt left out and very helpless.”

“The support for a mom during labour takes a team,” says Storie-Soth. She says that though some men might be great at working with teams in other aspects of life, such as sport, they often have no idea what to do during labour. Fathers need to learn that though they might be emotionally supportive to their partners, there still needs to be that person who gets the hot towels or ice and it helps for fathers to have a practical grasp on what they can do.

A doula also provides post-natal visits to help a couple adapt, and to answer any questions they might have about their newborn.

Currently, doula services are not covered under the Medical Services Plan, and other than Prince, VIHA was not aware of any other doula’s working out of Lake Cowichan.

Prince is not seeking out clients at this time, but she is open to calls. She charges a sliding rate saying that the total cost for her services can be somewhere between $100 and $500. Prince can be reached by phoning 250932-7781.

Storie-Soth says that she has not had many clients from in Lake Cowichan or the surrounding area, but she does not feel that the distance from Lake Cowichan to Duncan is a problem. She does offer home visits to Lake Cowichan and charges a sliding scale price with the majority of her clients paying around $550. For more information visit cowichanchildbirth.com.

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Public Works’ crews busy with updates

Ross Forrest

MAYOR’S REPORT A lot has been happening in our community this July. Between the good weather and the road work taking place, we are seeing a lot of activity through town.

There have been very few problems during the progress on the streetscape project and the cooperation from the public is greatly appreciated during this construction period. Please be aware when travelling through town that delays will occur, so allow yourself some extra time for travel and please be patient.

The province has mandated a secondary water treatment by 2015, which will come with a cost to the town. Council has had many discussions recently regarding how to pay for the project as we can not assume monies will be provided by senior governments to assist with this project. Therefore, after much debate, it seems prudent to set money aside now as we know water and sewer upgrades are required. This would reduce future borrowing. Presently, we charge a $50 parcel tax for

sewer. Our recommendation for 2013 and the future would be to implement a $100 water parcel tax and increase the sewer tax to $100. This has only been a recommendation and we will continue to discuss this matter.

One thousand, two hundred and ten water meters have now been installed as we progress towards our water metering program.

Congratulations to the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena.

On June 28, Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission Chair, Dave Darling, and arena manager, Linda Blatchford, were presented with the Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia Bill Woycyk Award. This award is dedicated for the outstanding facility (new or redesign) of 2012. A deserving achievement for our beautifully renovated arena building.

The new lights and poles for the arena parking lot have arrived and have been installed, a nice addition to complete the parking lot. The arena’s old compressors have been replaced in time to install the ice for the new season.

Council has approved an amendment to the Permissive Tax Exemption bylaw to provide an additional tax exemption of seven years for the Island Corridor Foundation for its two properties in Lake Cowichan commencing in 2014. This provides the Foundation the same consistent ten year exemption it has with the other municipalities.

Waterways barometer of health of our environment

Jean Crowder

MP’S REPORT After the very wet spring that we had, it seems hard to believe that island communities may face water restrictions before the end of the summer.

Nanaimo already has restrictions in place. And on July 20, the Coastal Fire Centre put restrictions on open fires to reduce the forest fire risk.

I often have to explain to people in Ottawa making jokes about me living on the “Wet Coast” that when you live on an island, access to water, when you need it is always a preoccupation.

For many years we treated our waterways as resources we could exploit indefinitely: we built dams that blocked salmon runs, built subdivisions without

consideration for water availability, and we used our waterways as dumps.

More recently, we’ve come to realize that waterways are a barometer of the health of our environment. And that keeping waterways healthy is cheaper and more efficient than trying to treat drinking water, or rehabilitate a salmon run.

That’s why I was pleased to hear that the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society is planning another river clean-up on August 25.

Organized by Gerald Thom, the clean-up starts at the town hall with registration between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., and then the hard work from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

In previous years, volunteers collected three truckloads of debris from 10 kilometres of the river. I hope they have as much success this year.

Community-driven projects to protect our waterways should have support from government.

But in the recent budget, the Conservative government announced major changes to

the Fisheries Act that reduce protections for fish habitat.

Under the new rules proposed by the Conservative government, only habitat for commercial and aboriginal fisheries (for food, social and ceremonial purposes) will automatically receive protection.

It is too early to know how these changes will affect the work of community members trying to clean up our rivers and other waterways. But I have heard clearly from many constituents that these changes may erode the work they have done to protect and rehabilitate waterways.

New Democrats believe that the Fisheries Act is a strong piece of legislation that discourages industry and others from polluting waterways. And we do not believe that the sections on protecting fish habitat need to change.

We will be watching for the new regulations and encouraging all Canadians to let Conservatives know that they want habitat protection to continue.

Town applies for TD Green Streets funding At the July 17 Finance and Administration Committee meeting, mayor and council approved the sending of an application for funding to the TD Green Streets program.

If approved, the funding awarded by this program would go to beautifying downtown Lake Cowichan as part of the town’s Revitalization Plan by adding planters to the main thoroughfare: South Shore Road.

TD Green Streets provides funding

for a number of different municipal initiatives, but the one that best fits the initiative proposed by the Town of Lake Cowichan is the innovative urban design which showcases “green infrastructure.”

This is exactly the kind of thing that McGonigle has in mind.

“This will help with environmental protection and enhance the esthetic beauty of downtown,” said McGonigle. “It would also reflect

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A minimum of 50 per cent matching funding must come from other (nonTD Green Streets) sources such as municipalities, Lions Club, or other donations. If awarded the funding, a maximum matched funding of up to $15,000, the town will be informed in March of 2013.

NOTICE TimberWest will be replacing one (1) wooden culvert on the South Shore Road at approximately 6km from end of payment before the Caycuse Campsite during the days of August 14 and 15, 2012.

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Don’t make a garbage pit out of your own backyard Where to dump garbage is a “dirty,” (pardon the pun) issue in any community. For the most part it’s ignored, like the task of cleaning one’s bathroom, but when it is not, it is brought into the spotlight and can become the source of heated debate.

Over the last few weeks, Victoria and the Cowichan Valley have been looking at the issue of where to dump contaminated soils, and the populations of both regions have shown that they feel passionately about the issue.

But regular household garbage is also not only an eyesore, it too has negative impacts upon the environment, and can, in some cases, have negative impacts upon local organizations.

As you will have seen, this week’s cover story focusses on the dumping of household items at St. Christopher’s St. Aidan’s Anglican Church here in Lake Cowichan. While most of the people doing the dumping might have good intentions; wanting to donate gently used items to the church, most of what is being left is proving to be unusable, dirty, or broken and is costing the church time and money.

I tend to agree with Rev. Peterson when he says that he thinks that most people are dumping their stuff as an easy way out of going to the dump.

This seems to be another alternative for those who dump beside or on the old logging roads around Cowichan Lake or in the Cowichan River; a mess that is then cleaned up by the local Wilderness Watch group or by the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society respectively.

Give me a break, people. The price for dumping garbage here in the Cowichan Region is but a fraction of what it costs those who live on the Gulf Islands, and most municipalities have curb-side garbage pick up. If you are going to get all fired up about the dumping of contaminated soils near a watershed, I would think you would be just as concerned with where you dump your household waste.

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Audit shakes up legislature finances BC Bureau

The B.C. legislature’s internal finances are being dragged into the 21st century in response to a damning report from Auditor General John Doyle.

MLAs will start releasing detailed expense reports

By Tom Fletcher and conducting Legislative Assembly Management Committee meetings in public starting this month, Speaker Bill Barisoff announced after a hastily arranged meeting to respond to the audit.

Two new financial staff positions are being added to address what Doyle called “pervasive deficiencies” in basic financial accountability.

The audit found that MLA credit card bills were being paid without receipts, and the legislative assembly hasn’t produced financial statements despite a 2007 recommendation from the previous auditor general.

Legislature bank records didn’t correspond with actual bank balances, and records for the gift shop and dining room don’t allow for efficient management.

Doyle said a future audit will look at the $119,000 annual allowance for MLA constituency offices, which

Barisoff had asked to be exempted from the current examination. Transfer amounts and salary expenditures were verified, but other expense claims were not.

Barisoff and Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Craig James emphasized that the audit did not find any misappropriation of funds. Doyle said he was unable to rule out fraud because the records aren’t complete enough to do so.

Senior MLAs for both parties sit on the management committee, which administers an annual budget of $62 million to run the legislature chamber, law clerks, library, security and other departments. They include B.C. Liberal house leader Rich Coleman and caucus chair Gordon Hogg, as well as NDP house leader John Horgan and caucus chair Shane Simpson.

Simpson said the problems go back many years, and he wants to make changes rather than point fingers, which sparked a furious response from B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins.

“B.C. Liberal and NDP MLAs are clearly circling the wagons, resisting calls for accountability with regards to their skyrocketing expenditures,” he said.

Cummins called for Barisoff to resign for failing to

Black Press files Speaker Bill Barisoff is led into the B.C. legislature chamber by the sergeant-at-arms in the traditional daily ceremony.

get the management committee to intervene sooner, a suggestion Barisoff dismissed as a product of the summer “silly season” where trivial items make the news.

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Give me a break Re: Former trustee stands up for restorative budget decision, Letters, Aug.1 As Duncan Brown pointed out in his letter, our school budgets have been systematically gutted for several years now. I can’t help wondering which schools the children of the

ministers attend. I would be willing to bet that they are in private schools as I can’t believe they would be making such huge cuts if their offspring were dependent on the public system.

On another note. The government is now spending millions to “make our highways safe.” Give me a break! The roads are not at fault. The fault is with the drivers who refuse to obey the laws.

Why do we not put those millions into

getting speeders, drunks, and those who text off the road by giving the laws some teeth? And, it’s not just drivers.

Pedestrians and cyclists seem to think they don’t have to obey the law. Also, if you are walking or cycling at night wear something reflective so drivers can see you in time to avoid you!

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Seeking tax dollars approval for Sportsplex

Ian Morrison

AREA F REPORT Do you want your property taxes to pay to operate the Cowichan Sportsplex I ask this very simple question of the residents and taxpayers of the Cowichan Lake area for a couple of reasons. At the CVRD Board meeting on Aug. 1, the board was considering creating a formal function to provide tax dollars to the society that operates the Sportsplex in a stable and annual format with the ability to increase funding to cover inflation.

In 2012, the Sportsplex requested a regional grant-in-aid for $120,000 and the majority of the board agreed to funding of $100,000. A few short months after we passed the annual budget, the Sportsplex society is back at the board stating they will have a $46,000 deficit this year and could be

forced to turn it back over to the Municipality of North Cowichan, the owners, on April 1, 2013, if they don’t receive a cash infusion.

They also explained that they will have to replace the artificial turf within the next decade and the price will be around $800,000.

In my opinion, the Sportsplex Society will need about $200,000 of taxpayers’ dollars every year to ensure they can continue to operate and save enough in their capital reserve to pay for the replacement of the artificial turf.

The way the CVRD currently provides the $100,000 to the Sportsplex Society is through a regional grant-in-aid, and Electoral Area F (4 per cent), Electoral Area I (4 per cent) and the Town of Lake Cowichan (3 per cent) combine to contribute 11 per cent or approximately $11,000 per year. Just to cover the yearly shortfall of $46,000, areas F, I, and the town’s annual contribution would go up to approximately

$16,000.

If we somehow agreed to fund the $200,000 amount I’ve calculated and believe they need, our contribution would climb to around $22,000 per year. It is true they may not need the full $800,000 for the capital replacement of the artificial turf if they are able to attract some grant funding.

Some CVRD directors feel (and not me) that Gas Tax grants may be appropriate for the turf replacement project. I believe gas tax funding is meant for drinking water and sewer upgrades, and projects that improve our air and storm water quality.

Here is where I turn to you, friends, neighbours, residents and taxpayers. A basic foundation of local government principles is that the elected officials cannot commit the taxpayer to annual taxation without prior public approval.

That means that if local government wants to spend your tax dollars for a specific purpose, local government must ask you first via a referendum or alternative ap-

proval process called an alternative approval process or AAP. There must be a public consultation if the CVRD want to create a function to fund the Sportsplex with our tax dollars.

I have promised the residents of Area F that I won’t use the AAP to consult with them, unless there is no other viable option.

Full blown referendums are very expensive to hold.

The scary part in all of this is that the majority of the board can insist that the results be counted across the region, and not area by area. That could result in the Cowichan Lake area voting solidly to reject funding the Sportplex, and the other heavily populated areas of CVRD voting yes which would force the Cowichan Lake area taxpayers to pay anyway.

At least with an area by area vote, whether it’s an AAP or referendum, we could decide for ourselves if we want to pay our hard earned tax dollars into the Sportplex.

In my time as Area F Director, I have

consistently voted against the annual Cowichan Sportsplex grant-in-aid, because taxpayer approval for that amount has never been sought, and obviously a majority of taxpayers haven’t agreed. Please let me know what you think. morrison.director@shaw.ca or imorrison@cvrd.bc.ca

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Damaged slope repair update Chris Adams, of Adams Environmental Solutions stands among a now almost sixfoot-high stand of willow on the river bank at Lois Atchison’s home on South Shore Road.

Adams and David Polster, of Polster Environmental Services, repaired Atchison’s collapsed bank in April of this year using a technique called waddle fencing which breaks the bank into tiers and strengthens the bank by planting willow and red dogwood cuttings.

Adams says that these cuttings take root and stabilize the embankment, and that they grow faster with each passing year.

Eventually they will thin out and make way for other species, such as maple, to take root, returning the slope to its natural state.

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Nedfest organizers ready to rock Mesachie Lake for 3rd year

Photo and research Kaatza Station Museum

Lake Cowichan Village Market as it looked prior to being torn down to make way for a new parking lot in front of the Country Grocer. In years prior, long before the Overwaitea grocery store (which later became the Village Market) was built the area still retained part of the forest as well it was the location of a scattering of small cabins and other buildings.

In one of the cabins, home to a man named Roman, a small drinking and gambling house operated.

Colourful Characters of Cowichan Lake’s past

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PAGES OF HISTORY Doc (John Henry) Appleby, a logger who spent a few decades working in these parts, loved to spend his down time drinking and cussing. Born in England and raised in Victoria, Doc was a likeable guy when sober but not so nice when he drank. He would take to the bottle with friends or by himself; it didn’t much matter to him. With the help of a friend, Doc built a small house here in town where he could hide out and drink if he felt like being alone. The word around town was that he’d gone to the Yukon (Gold Rush of 1898) and returned with enough money — in gold one presumes — to attend veterinary college, thus the nickname Doc. Another bit of gossip that surrounded Doc was that he had once been a famous race horse vet (who saved the life of racehorse Indian Broom, who placed third in the 1936 Kentucky Derby) but plummeted in the industry after loosing his license due to a charge of doping.

In his later years he is said to have developed throat cancer, which was

being favourably treated in a Victoria hospital until he checked himself out and returned to the bottle. In 1937 he died in Victoria at age 58.

Jack (Jock) Mahoney was an Irishman through and through. He declared soon after arriving at Cowichan Lake, that he would be thrown in jail if he were ever to return to his homeland.

According to Jack, the reason was due to his taking part in the Easter Rising in 1916 Ireland. (The rising was mounted

by Irish republicans against British rule, with the goal of establishing an Irish Republic.)

A logger who lived in camp, he also had a home in town where he spent some of his time. Described as a friendly man, the grandfatherly Mahoney loved children, so much so that he cooked turkey dinners for his neighbours’ kids every Christmas. Although the kids were unaware of it, like many single loggers, Mahoney liked his booze. It seems that he occasionally drank himself to oblivion. Once while suffering the alcohol induced DTs (Delirium Tremens) he insisted that he “saw a mouse trying to pull a bale of hay under the closed bedroom door.”

In spite of his reservations about returning to Ireland, after his retirement he did just that.

Chicken Louie (not to be confused with Chicken Joe) had a chicken farm at the foot of the lake, near the present day weir. It was well known that he

also made home brew. He was forever opening the crock to throw in more ingredients and sometimes forgot to replace the cover. A few old timers might remember that on occasion a chicken would hop into the crock rim, facing either way!

All visitors were offered a drink of the brew even if Louie had to swat a chicken out of the way. Only the bravest could handle a drink of Chicken Louie’s ghastly brew.

Ralph Roman: Decades before the former Village Market building was built, a series of small rental cabins occupied what is today the parking lot of the Country Grocer.

In a green cabin, surrounded by trees, lived Ralph Roman. Apart from being his residence, it was also where he served liquor by the glass. There was no shortage of customers with a glass of whickey at 50¢ a shot. Since Ralph never washed the glasses his customers had to have either a cast-iron stomach or be somewhat inebriated.

In addition to liquor, Roman also allowed gambling to take place on the premises. It was a busy place as one can imagine, in fact so busy that on occasion an irate wife of one of Roman’s customers might call the police. The ensuing round up of customers and a stern warning for Roman usually quietened things for a short while, but it wasn’t long before business was once again, booming.

September 15 will see the return of Nedfest, now in its third year. Nedfest is an all ages music festival, set to take place at the Jim Eddy’s Homestead in Mesachie Lake.

This event, which began as a backyard celebration for Doug Eddy’s 40th birthday, quickly grew into a bigger celebration in Mesachie.

The premise behind Nedfest is to celebrate the lives of local residents and those who are still healthy within the community, as well as to commemorate injured and fallen workers of the forest industry. It is also a fundraiser for the Cancer Society, aimed at prostate cancer. Eddy’s uncle Frank passed away on April 1, of this year due to prostate cancer. This will hopefully be the beginning of the Eddy Foundation to raise money for cancer in Frank’s name.

There will be music, dancing, camping, food and vendors on site. A full list of bands and vendors has yet to be announced but Friesen’s Meats in Honeymoon Bay will be there selling the business’ famous burgers, pulled pork, jerky and much more. There will also be a pancake breakfast the next day. Nedfest T-shirts and tank tops will also be available.

Some of the past bands and performers have been The Joint Chiefs, The Cookie Monsters, Kronic, and The Smokin’ Rockets. This year’s festival promises to deliver more high energy, local talent. Clearcut, Kronic, and The Joint Chiefs have confirmed their desire to play this year with other bands and performers pending.

The gates open at 12 p.m., and tickets are $40 which includes admission, camping, or a safe ride home. Tickets are for sale at Irly Bird in Lake Cowichan and at Friesen’s Meats in Honeymoon Bay with a limited number available. This is a family friendly event, so no alcohol will be sold.

The event drew 450 people last year and Chrissy Belcourt, event organizer, expects this year’s to be even bigger. A complete list of bands will be made available in the coming weeks as well as all other information pertinent to patrons.

Nedfest asks, out of respect for the Homestead and the property, that people please leave all dogs at home.

For more information, search Nedfest Homestead on Facebook or call Belcourt at 250749-1620.

—editor@lakecowichangazette.com

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Saturday, August 11

Tamu Miles Gazette Editor

On Saturday, August 11, Cowichan Lake Recreation will be hosting the annual Youbou Regatta.

Starting with the pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., courtesy of the Youbou Fire Department, organizers have planned a full day of activities for the whole family.

This is Youbou’s biggest event of the year, attracting tourists and locals alike. “We usually get between four and 600 people out at the (Arbutus) park if the weather is good. It was beautiful last year and we’re praying hard for that again,” said Linda Blatchford, manager of Cowichan Lake Recreation.

The fireman’s pancake breakfast runs until 10 a.m. at the Youbou Firehall, at which time the parade will begin marshalling at the Youbou Hall. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m., and will make its way to Arbutus Park.

“We invite anyone to take part,” said Blatchford. “Just show up at the Youball Hall and talk to Tara Daly, this year’s parade marshal.”

Prizes will be given to the best group, couple, individual and commercial floats.

The parade is short, but colourful with an impressive number of floats including not only local RCMP and fire departments, Country Grocer, and the Lady of the Lake ambassadors, but also kids and adults, bikes and pets, and many others.

After the parade, organizers kick off the rest of the event with activities focused in Arbutus Park.

Event times are approximate as they can depend on how many participants take part.

One of the more notable events is the annual Clarence Whittingham Memorial 1/4 mile swim and 1/2 mile canoe races.

The swim’s namesake, who was a resident of the area until he died in the 1990s, was known for operating a tugboat on Cowichan Lake since the 1940s.

Music in the park will once again feature David and Mary Lowther’s Without a Net. The couple has performed for music in the park for the past few years.

Other events taking place will be the three on three volley ball tournament starting at 11:30 a.m., swim races at 12:30 p.m., chalk art contest, kids games, and a

watermelon eating contest.

The day will finish off with the belly flop and cannon ball contest at 3:15 p.m., and the lifeguard relay challenge starting at 3:45 p.m.

If the adults want to continue on into the evening the Youbou Regatta Dance at the Youbou Hall will be shaking things up with canned music courtesy of Vikki Ordano, who has DJed the event for the past few years.

The dance will begin at 9 p.m., at the Youbou Hall. Tickets will be $8 at the door, and are also available at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, and Youbou’s two convenience stores.

The day’s events themselves are free, courtesy of local taxpayers’ contributions to Cowichan Lake Recreation.

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Volunteerism sparks passion in local youth Tuesday, July 31st, and Wednesday, August 1st, Lake Cowichan Lauren Community Frost Services put on a camp-out at the Lakeview Park Campground for elementary and middle school aged youth. The event was part of their two programs, KICK (Kind, Involved, Confident Kids), for elementary school aged children, and FUSE (Fair, Unique, Safe, Empowered), for middle school aged children. Youth counsellors Darlene Tully, Amanda Sawatzky, and Becca Shears arranged one night at the campsite for FUSE members, and the next night for KICK members, or “kicksters” as the counsellors call them. The purpose of the program, says Sawatzky, is to “support, develop, and enhance social and emotional development” among kids.

Tully adds that traditionally the campout nights are always a crowd pleaser.

Present at both nights were “the lifeblood of the program,” or as Shears calls them: the faithful youth leaders, Alexandra Werk, Charleen Tomlinson, Nick Best, Ashley Vomaka, Michelle Dubois, and Eric Vanderknokke.

When asked about their life as volunteer workers, they sat around a smoldering campfire at the group campsite and spoke as if telling campfire stories.

“Although it’s a lot of work, it teaches us valuable life skills, lessons, and how to be a responsible young adult,” Vomaka mused when speaking of her volunteer experiences.

The volunteers’ job is simple: help organize fun events for the kids, and then have a good time attending them while ensuring their charges are safe, entertained, and learning good virtues for the future. “[We] make sure that everyone’s having as much of a good time as they can without anything going sour. We’re . . . the extra eyes for the adults,” said Best.

All the volunteers agree that their job is a great life experience, and that they have

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From left: Char Tomlinson, Alex Werk, Gilbert Lewis, Ashley Vomaka, Eric Vanderknokke, and Nick Best stand in front of the Community Services bus for a picture during their camp-out weekend at Lakeview Park on July 31.

just as much fun as the kids do. They commented that it is great work experience, gives them great opportunities to interact with kid of all ages, and is also a nice embellishment to their résumés.

The dedicated youth leaders would recommend volunteer work to fellow teenagers. Not only for the experience and hours to go towards graduation requirements, but because it is proven to develop much needed life skills.

According to Statistics Canada, two thirds of youth volunteers reported that they walked away from their volunteer position with new, empowering skills.

There’s something about donating one’s time to help others unconditionally that builds strong, confident adults.

Often, one person volunteering will inspire many others to do the same. Tom-

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“I went to this group when I was a kid, and now I’m a leader,” said Tomlinson.

She and all the other youth leaders hope that one day the kids they work with in the KICK and FUSE groups will follow in their footsteps and be leaders in their communities.

“There’s this girl in the FUSE group,” Vomaka commented, “She interacts really well with the other kids and I think one day she’d make a really good youth leader.”

Although being a youth volunteer can be a demanding commitment, it still leaves time to pursue other hobbies. The group of teenagers have a large variety of

hobbies, ranging from reading and watching movies to hanging out with friends and playing around on the computer.

Some, such as Vomaka, who also volunteers at the Lake Cowichan Radio Station (CICV), do more community work in their spare time. Most all of them believe that volunteering is actually their favorite hobby.

“This is a better hobby than anything else!” exclaimed Vandersleuse.

“This is a hobby that we like doing,” Werk agrees.

Overall, each and every youth volunteer is proud to work with the kids of the FUSE and KICK programs. Sitting around the smoldering campfire, they proved that even a small group of reliable teenagers can give an entire community a KICK to light the FUSE.

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Beth Kidd, Jean Atkinson and Kathryn Morrison enjoying a chat after lunch and before a swim.

After meeting at Saywell Park last week, the Retreads group drove over to Jean and Bill Cozen’s place on North Shore Road and set off to hike up over ATV trails to the base of the satellite tracking dishes.

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The trail from North Shore Road crossed the old railway right-of-way, then up and over Youbou Road. From there it was a steady climb up through the younger forest until we emerged right beside two of the satellite tracking dishes.

Here we looked in awe at these technical wonders and pondered what exactly is the purpose of these dishes which are now owned by Tata Communications, a major corporation based out of India. After taking in the view we moved west past our beloved cell phone tower and down a trail that winds back and forth across the now defunct motorcycle hill climbing site. We emerged onto Youbou Road near North Shore Road and found the old railway right-of-way near the cement batch plant. We hiked east from there until we again picked up the trail that lead us back to the Cozen’s place.

It was a good two and a half hour hike up, down and along the trails.

Some members limited their hike to the walk down the steps from the Cozen’s parking lot and back up. They had a variety of reasons, including the fact that some arrived by boat.

At the Cozen’s we assembled in the sun or sat in the shade of a huge maple tree for drinks and to eat lunch. After much talk, some members decided it was time to don bathing suits and have a quiet swim in the clear, but somewhat cool, Cowichan Lake.

You can see this hiking club has its benefits. As well as providing a cardio workout, it allows time to socialize and enjoy the beauty of Cowichan Lake and surrounding area.

—Submitted by David Kidd

ROOKIE MEETS VETERAN Niki Hodgkinson and Jana Sawyer eye Tour de Rock

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iki Hodgkinson was 16 when she shaved her head for the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

Eleven years later she’s riding in the Tour de Rock as a rookie officer with Saanich police. The annual fundraiser she started at Oak Bay high school has been ongoing ever since.

“I’ve wanted to get involved since then, and wanted to be (a cop), I just didn’t think I’d be able to ride on the Tour so soon,” Hodgkinson said.

The 27-year-old is at one end of the spectrum, while fellow Saanich officer Jana Sawyer is at the other end.

Sawyer has worn a badge for 28 years, starting with nine years in the RCMP. The past 19 years she’s been with Saanich, making her one of the longest serving women there.

“I’d always wanted to ride the Tour de Rock, but with three teenage boys and a husband with (Victoria Police Department), I needed the support from home, and now I’ve got it,” Sawyer said.

Cancer has taken a personal toll on her family. “Lung cancer took my mother-in-law eight years ago and my own mom six years ago when it spread to her brain.”

Rookie or veteran, both police officers have learned a lot about bicycling, and a lot about what makes the Tour de Rock such a demanding but rewarding campaign.

“As far as cycling, you couldn’t jump into it with this type of training intensity without such a big goal,” Sawyer said.

While cycling at this level is new for

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Saanich police officers Jana Sawyer, left, and Niki Hodgkinson represent the senior and rookie ranks of the SPD on this year’s Tour de Rock.

Hodgkinson, she brings experience to the fundraising component.

Oak Bay High can be relied on as one of the highest contributors from the Greater Victoria community, as well as Reynolds secondary.

“Reynolds (principal) Alana Charlton was at Oak Bay when I was a student and helped me get the campaign started,” Hodgkinson said.

Biking too, was Hodgkinson’s initiative.

Seniority usually dictates which Saanich Police officers will ride on the Tour de Rock, but the rookie was ready.

“Last year when I got hired the first thing I bought was a (road) bike. But I don’t think anyone’s done Tour de Rock in their first year here. I got lucky.”

Lucky is something Sawyer hasn’t been.

Twice she’s taken a spill, the first a dangerous tumble over the handlebars and onto the pavement down Willis Point Road.

It kept her away from training for 10 days.

Soon after she returned, Sawyer twisted her ankle trying to detach her cleat from the pedal during a speedy descent near Observatory Hill.

Sprained ankle and all, Sawyer toughed it up the team’s ascent of Mount Washington last week, their most exhausting day of training by far.

“Once you do (Mt. Washington), you know you can handle any day on the Tour,” Sawyer said. “It’s a confidence builder.”

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Vancouver Island ArtistFest relocates to Honeymoon Bay for 2012 world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.

There are over 20 musical acts lined up along with a full vendors market featuring artists from all over Vancouver Island.

Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at the door. Other ticket locations will be announced in the near future. For more information, search Vancouver Island ArtistFest on Facebook, or visit onedimensional.org/artistfest.

There is no on-site camping, so organizers recommend checking out Gordon Bay Provincial Park, or the Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat.

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Allison Murdoch (left) and Sam Jones. Murdoch won the trophy for this year’s low-gross winner with a score of 77.

Ladies Amateur Open at March Meadows Tamu Miles Gazette Editor

It was a fabulous day for the March Meadows Ladies Amateur Open on August 2.

With 61 competitors, it took over five hours

for all participants to complete the nine hole course.

Once again, participants came from all over Vancouver Island.

After the tournament, the women enjoyed a late lunch before trophies and prizes were presented. During this time, Corey Shewchuk, March Meadows director, and Blair Caldwell, CPGA head professional, tallied the scores.

This year’s low-gross winner is Allison Murdoch from Victoria with a score of 77.

“Thank you very much, everybody,” said Murdoch. “It’s such a thrill to come here every year, and so much fun. Just because it’s a nine hole course doesn’t mean that it’s easy.”

This year’s low-net winner is Geri Elchuk, from Mount Brenton in Chemainus.

Elchuk completed the course with a score of 68.

There were 16 prizes given to each woman with a low-gross score below 100, and 17 to those with a low-net score below 80.

Prizes were donated by businesses all over the Cowichan Lake area, and by the pro-shop at March Meadows Golf Course.

Del Gamble organized the event once again this year, and she took a moment to thank all those who volunteered their time, energy, and money into making it happen.

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From left: Gary Demings, Roy Lavigne, Jim Peterson, Dave Melnick.

Senior men golfers prepare for championship ting championship.

Earl Laforge shot the best gross score for the day with a 79, while Brian Crossan had the best net score with a 66.

John Whit was closest to

pin (KP) on Number One and Laforge was KP on Number Seven.

Birdies were scored by Laforge, Jug Kalar, Gerry Janzen, and John White. Bruce Chisholm and Tom Clarkson each had two birdies.

Sandy-pars were blasted by Rick Nott, Britt Ellis and Bill Atkinson.

Chip-ins were accomplished

by Kalar, Chisholm and Frank Fraser.

The Senior Men’s Medal Golf Championship will be played August 21 and 28. You need eight rounds to qualify.

If you’re afraid you might reach the green while the foursome ahead of you is putting out the Duffer’s advice is: Hit immediately and shank your lay up into the rough or wait until the green is clear and top a ball half way there.

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Now Open Daily until September 2nd

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Saturday, August 13.

11: An awesome event for the whole family starting with a pancake breakfast at 8am. Everyone can take part – no charge. Parade starts at 10:30 followed by swim races, canoe races, 1/4 mile swim, watermelon eating contest, games for kids, swim races and lots more! And don’t miss this fun evening...

Adult Regatta Dance Featuring Canned music with Vicki.

Doors at 9 p.m. • Youbou Hall • Tickets $8

☞ TAKE THE CIRCLE ROUTE

The Circle Route is a series of highways and roads that start at Victoria, and goes north through Mill Bay, Cobble Hill, and Duncan. The road then goes west through to the Cowichan Lake area, and then south to the coastal community of Port Renfrew.

The road then winds back east through Sooke to Victoria. The Circle Route provides access to Port Renfrew, starting near Mesachie Lake. Make sure to gas up before you leave, as there aren’t any service stations until you reach Sooke.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TRAVEL

DEATHS

DEATHS

COMING EVENTS

LOST AND FOUND

TIMESHARE

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LOST- APPLE iPod 8gb, blue cover, serial #SCCQHG3P2DNQW. Last seen at LC Skate Park - young boy using to listen to music & forgot to return back to my son. Please call 250-9324202.

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GOWANLOCK, Clifford Garton May 16, 1930 - July 30, 2012

Clifford was born May 16, 1930 in Fort William, Ontario to Thelma and Rodney Gowanlock, passed away July 30, 2012.

Clifford is survived by son Timothy Gowanlock, daughter Judieth (Jim) Cunningham, son Glen (Debra), daughter Linda (Harvey) Bundschuh, daughter Susan (Orrin) Nelson, son Wayne (Janet), daughter Mona (Brent) Fletcher, son Douglas, daughter Betty (Art) Lentz, 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A private service for family will be held at a later date.

Donations can be made to the Lung Society in lieu of owers.

When l come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me.

I want no rites in a gloom-ďŹ lled room.

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little-but not too long, and not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that was once shared.

Miss me, but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone.

It’s all a part of the master’s plan, a step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know.

Bear your sorrow in good deeds.

Miss me, but let me go.

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LAMARCHE, Lorraine Florence (nee Surprenant) May 31, 1947 – July 24, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorraine Lamarche.

Lorraine passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec and moved to Shawnigan Lake to be with Marcel, where they were married Oct. 4, 1969. They moved to Lake Cowichan in 1970 where they have resided ever since. She had a wonderful life and will always be fondly remembered as ‘Sunshine’ from her 15 years of work with Girl Guides.

Lorraine is predeceased by her parents Lionel and Irene Surprenant. She leaves behind her husband Marcel, son Jamie (Yasuyuki), daughter Sarah (Mark), aunts Gertrude and Florence, sister Sylvia (Roger), brothers Roger (Ginette), Paul, Gerald (Madeleine), George and many, many nieces, nephews and their families from all over Canada to New Zealand.

There will be a small service held Tuesday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception at First Memorial Funeral Services located at 375 Brae Road, Duncan.

As a request by the family, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society will be accepted in lieu of owers.

FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Duncan, B.C. Condolences may be shared online at: www.dignitymemorial.com

CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept 1,2 &3 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-339-6901

LOST- BLUE Giro helmet for mountain biking in Lake Cowichan Esso Station’s phone booth. If found please call 250-466-7400.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATIONS

CELEBRATIONS

Happy 80th Birthday Carol Rettig!

Still looking fabulous at 80

EXPERIENCED PROCESSOR OPERATOR REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY FOR A FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION. 3-5 years experience with Waratah dangle head and related computer programs preferred. This is a full time, permanent position working in our post and rail yard in beautiful southern BC. Great working conditions, excellent wages, beneďŹ ts and proďŹ t sharing. Please fax resume to 1250-295-7912 or email to elizabeth@pwppost.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING CertiďŹ cate Program.

GPRC Fairview Campus. Extensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing, and honey business. Paid work experience.

Affordable on-campus residences. Starts January 7, 2013. Call Lin. 1-780-8356630; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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years young Mom!! Your energy and vitality is a true inspiration to us all.

Imagine being outshone by your 80-year-old mother!!

INFORMATION

Lots of love, Nadine, Marilyn and Allen DEATHS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator 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. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualiďŹ ed Two-way Radio Technician 2 years experience preferred Wage to be determined by experience.

Email: topper@quinsam.ca or Fax: 250-287-4511

Looking for a NEW career? www.bcjobnetwork.com

INFORMATION

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.

DEATHS HOLGATE, Fred William May 20 1938 – July 23 2012

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Fred at Cowichan District Hospital with his loving family by his side. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Edith Holgate he is survived by his 4 children: Fred Jr., Daryl, Jamie (Marnie) and Sandra, his grandchildren Jailene and Luke and his sister Barbara (Ed) Fouts and family in Texas.

His loving wife of 25 years, Maureen and his extended family Keith and Deena Nelson, Sandra Boyd, Janice and Dan Brooks and Steve and Calli Thorne. Great grandchildren Jordy, Kerry and Kurt Nelson, Craig and Gary Boyd, Devin and Jolene Loewen and 7 great great grandchildren.

Fred was born in Toronto and raised in Ucluelet, Duncan and Chemainus areas. He attended schools in Chemainus and Ladysmith.

Joined the Air Forces at 18 years old. Married Solange Guiboche at Gimli Manitoba and returned to Duncan (Mt. Sicker) where he raised his 4 children.

Fred was in the Trucking Industry working mostly for Domans (Trans Isle). Fred loved driving (anywhere), ďŹ shing, camping and having a Beer(s) around the campďŹ re with friends. He lived life to the fullest and was loved by many.

Many thanks to the great staff on the 2nd Floor for their care.

Help us to celebrate his life on August 11 2012 at the Eagles Hall on Boys Rd in Duncan BC from 2–5pm. Condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001

To make an appointment call:

Ladine at 250-932-4664 www.welcomewagon.ca

COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

Legion Branch #210 MEAT DRAW Every Saturday First draw at 3p.m.

Prizes!

SUNDAYS

2 p.m. to 7p.m.

KARAOKE MUSIC B I N G O K with Rick

Saturday, Aug.18th 8:30 p.m. p.m.

Sing al along ong or listen!

Saturday, August 25th 4 p.m. p.m.

Join the fun! Prizes!

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders.

We offer best wage in industry. 3rd yr apprentice $28$30/hr, journey person $32$35/hr, higher with tank experience. ProďŹ t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company.

Good working environment.

Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (ofďŹ ce)780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca; production@autotanks.ca.

Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustr ial.com.

Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS Needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com Online: www.torqueindustrial.com CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ďŹ nishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. john@raidersconcrete.com.

FULL TIME Class 1 or 3 driver, with air, required immediately for Port Hardy. Bulk fuel/off road exp. an asset.

Clean abstract. Competitive wage package w/beneďŹ ts.

Email/fax resume to: 250-9496381. port_hardy_agency@telus.net.

INSERTING MACHINE Operator required for busy Alberta printing plant. Previous Alphaliner or other machine experience an asset. Mechanical & computer aptitude required; ejamison@greatwest.ca

NEUCEL SPECIALTY CELLULOSE is a softwood dissolving sulphite pulp mill, located in peaceful, picturesque Port Alice, on the majestic West Coast of BC near the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

Do you appreciate sport ďŹ shing, hockey, mountain biking, golďŹ ng, scuba diving, hiking, camping, skiing, caving? Port Alice and the surrounding areas are a home base and playground for you and your family. Port Alice is a friendly town and a great place to raise children.

Currently there are exciting employment opportunities at Neucel and we are looking for qualiďŹ ed and committed people to ďŹ ll them. • 2nd Class Power Engineer • Electrician (2) • Millwright (2) • Vibration Analyst • Process Engineer • Maintenance Purchaser • Manufacturing Support Engineer • Shift Superintendent To apply for any of these positions please send your resume to: hr@neucel.com or Fax 250-284-7715. www.neucel.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Land Use Forester Western Forest Products Inc.

Job & application details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com /building-value/our-people -employment/careers

PERSONAL SERVICES

PARTS AND Services representatives at Jacobson Ford Salmon Arm BC. We are looking for exciting, customer friendly, dynamic individuals capable of working in a fast paced work environment.

Parts and service experience an asset but not necessary, email resume to: iwantacareer@jacobsonford.com

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

HALLS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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COAL HARBOUR- Oceanside retreat on N. Vancouver Island. 1750 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, ďŹ nished basement, deck, sauna, hot tub and new roof in 2011. Pad rent $300/mnth. All appliances included. Auto/boat shed.

Fishing, boating, crabbing at your doorstep. $39,500. Call 250-949-6643 or 250-949-0527.

OTHER AREAS 20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure.

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Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $14,900 obo, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

AUTO FINANCING

MARINE BOATS

LAKE COWICHAN. 1 bdrm condo, fully furnished, immaculate, updated, grnd oor.

N/S, N/P, $650 mo. Sept 1.

Call 250-745-6618 after 6 pm.

FUEL/FIREWOOD FIR: SPLIT & delivered, $180./cord. Fir long-butts, unsplit, approx 2 cords, $250.

Short-log truck loads, approx 7 cords, $700. Call 250-7494112 evenings.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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GRADE HOE OPERATOR Full-time, permanent in Logging Road Construction. Minimum 5 years experience working with rock & drills is required. Must have valid driver’s license. Rate per Union Agreement, This is not a camp position, Only qualiďŹ ed individuals will be considered. Fax resume with abstract 250-8710208

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm bsmt suite, spacious, clean, renovated, near town/bus, W/D, quiet tenants only. $775 iclds utils. Small pet cons, N/S. Avail Sept 1. (250)642-3707.

HOMES WANTED

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A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service.

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LAKEFRONT YOUBOU Exec 3 bdrm, 2 bath, level entry home, level beach, 5 appl. ďŹ replace, decks, NS, $1200. Avail end August. 250-715-5484, email beeumz@hotmail.com

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 $13,000. (250) 748-3539

TRANSPORTATION

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989.

Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HOMES FOR RENT

CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage.

A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake.

Reduced to sell $378,800.

Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.

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

service we have always offered.�

It was in June that CIL announced it had to restructure, or close down altogether.

Summer Nights, Saturday, Aug.11, will be hosted

by Kaatza Lakeside Players and the mainstage entertainment will be by Jessica Kato-Koch, the Joint Chiefs and Alyssa Waser.

Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat will be hosting and ecotourism excursion to the Carmanah Valley on Aug. 11. Call 250-749-4252 for reservations and cost.

throughout the province, 324 of which were caused by people.

☞ March Meadows lady golfers active group

☞ Public urged to use campďŹ res safely

The March Meadows ladies have enjoyed three weeks of great golfing weather.

On July 12, the ladies played the second round of the Club Championship. Tying for low-gross were Sylvia Lingren and Christine McGovern. The low-net winners were Diane Kaiser, Sam Jones, Lynn Girard, Veronica Clarkson, Lorraine Oliver and Lorraine Lawrence.

Corinne Floyd chipped-in on Number 2 and Carol Peterson had a chip-in on Number 5. Clarkson was closest to the pin (KP) winner.

The Pin and Spoon Competition was played on July 19. Jones shot low-gross. Again, there was a tie for lowgross: Phyllis Logan and Floyd. Logan chipped-in on Number 8, Lawrence and Clarkson on Number 17. May Sinclair shot KP. On July 26, the ladies played the Par-Day Competition and the winner was Lingren. Not surprisingly, Lingren was the low-gross winner and KP winner. Floyd and Jones tied for low-gross runner-up. Low-net winners were Judy Merritt, Peterson, Lorraine Oliver, Girard and McGovern. The only chip-in carded was Girard on Number 1.

The Lake Cowichan Fire Department has posted that the fire danger rating in the Cowichan Lake area is now set at high.

Remember that campfires cannot be larger than a halfmetre wide by a half-metre tall. You must also create a one-metre, debris-free ring around the fire and have a shovel or at least eight litres of water available nearby to extinguish it properly.

Never leave a campfire unattended. Always ensure that the campfire is completely out and the ashes are cool to the touch before leaving the area.

Person-caused fires continue to make up a significant percentage of the most costly fires in B.C. This year alone, 32 campfires have escaped and become wildfires.

☞ Downsized CIL ofďŹ ce opening on Duncan Street Cowichan Independent Living in Duncan has found a new space for its downsized services.

The local non-profit for people with disabilities has been forced to relocate and even cancel programs and services due to funding constraints.

Services have been on-hold between July 27 and Aug. 7, while CIL’s disability services relocate to the Professional Building at #309 - 394 Duncan Street, across Coronation Avenue from the Caprice Theatre. “This location will offer appointment-only employment, peer support and, advocacy services, as well as some arranged group activities,� a press release states. “The new location of Medical Loans will open Aug. 7 at #103 - 121 First Street, behind Coffee on the Moon.

This location is smaller but should serve the community well with the same range of equipment and excellent

and

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Quick Facts: •Report smoke or flames by calling 1-800-663-5555 tollfree or *5555 on a cellphone. • Anyone caught contravening a fire prohibition can be fined up to $345 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. • Since April 1, fire crews have responded to 670 fires

—Submitted by Norma O’Connell

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