Lake Cowichan Gazette, April 10, 2013

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6th Annual Valley Fish and Game Club’s trout derby PAGE 12

RCMP report; local man arrested, another attacked with bear spray

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CLSES gets funding for local stream projects

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n April 4, students from the Grade 1 and 2 class of Palsson Elementary school joined Bob Crandall and Ted Burns of the Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society on the bridge of the Friendship Forest trail to receive a cheque for $5,000 from Meghan Major, branch manager of the Lake Cowichan Royal Bank of Canada.

The RBC are awarding the grant to the CLSES as part of its international Blue Water Project.

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run as high as $2,000 compared to the relatively cheap price of taking it to a proper waste facility and paying a small fee. Considering the green leanings of If you go down in the woods today, society these days, it seems odd that you might be in for a rude awakenrandom roadside dumping of garbage is ing. Once you leave the asphalt world still as common as it is. behind and venture onto almost any “There is a lot of stuff that gets gravel road in the area, random piles of dumped and it’s really unsightly,� said refuse are a fairly common sight. Indiscriminate dumping seems to be more Art Watson who lives — with his wife and more prevalent, which is surprising Adelle — near the dump site pictured off Hudgrove Road. “Surely people can given that the fines for doing so can find a better dumping site than the side of the road.�

The original dump pile of old Christmas decorations, Town of Lake Cowichan stuffed toys, yards of sheer fabric, as well as garbage bags Financial Plan Review full of waste had recently been added to when someone added a large pile of tree trimmings.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Town of Persons unknown used the toys Lake Cowichan is in the process of adopting the and other material to “decoFinancial Plan for 2013 to 2017. rate� the new pile of waste.

Rob Harris, CVRD Bylaw The public is invited to provide comments on the Enforcement Officer is all too financial plan to Council prior to the meeting time. familiar with the problem of Verbal input may be made at the meeting to be illegal dumping and works held in Council Chambers, 39 South Shore Road, hard to discourage it and track Lake Cowichan, BC on Thursday, April 18th , 2012 down possible offenders. starting at 6 :00 p.m . “When we get a call and look through the waste and The financial plan and relating bylaws and documents find an identifying name, we will contact the individual and may be inspected at the Town of Lake Cowichan ask for an explanation,� said during regular business hours and at the meeting.

Harris. “We will hold them accountable and liable for the Dated at Lake Cowichan, British Columbia this 5th mess. If they don’t go and day of April, 2013. clean it up, they will be liable for a fine.�

Ronnie Gill, C.G.A. The fines are not lightDirector of Finance weight, ranging from $500 up Town of Lake Cowichan to $2000 within the CVRD PO Box 860, 39 South Shore Road bylaws, with the Town of Lake Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 Cowichan bylaws in close parallel. Ultimately, if you are

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caught dumping waste illegally and do not clean it up, you will be liable for clean up costs and/or a possible fine or in some cases, criminal charges. “Most dumping complaints that we receive are redirected to the CVRD as it’s a bylaw issue,� said Lake Cowichan RCMP Cpl. Warren Potter. “But if the dumping was taking place on private property, we could lay a mischief charge under the criminal code.�

Unfortunately, it is ultimately the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that any dumped waste on their land is cleaned up properly.

Periodically, dumped waste can consist of animal remains and partial carcasses, leftovers presumably of hunters or poachers. These dump sites create a whole other set of problems as they act like magnets for the local black bear population, a decidedly bad side effect for local residents and the bears themselves. Once a bear has become habituated, it can become a “problem bear� and often ends up being destroyed rather than relocated. “In the fall we had a whole stripped carcass of an elk or cow and the bears were there eating away,� said Adelle Watson.

If you do come across an illegal dumpsite and would like to clean it up, the CVRD invites community groups to pitch in. You can apply to the waste manager to have tipping fees waived when the collected trash is hauled to the dump and may even be eligible to be reimbursed for things like gloves and garbage bags. “The frequency of reports of illegal dumping is increasing as so many people are out enjoying our area,� said Harris. “We want to make it clear that this type of thing is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.�

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Smooth drive coming soon to the Lake Elodie Adams Lake Cowichan Gazette

Public Works Committee It won’t be long now before Lake Cowichan residents will have a smooth drive along South Shore Road. At the last Public Works Committee meeting, the town’s Superintendent of Public Works and Engineering Nagi Rizk reported to council that tender is now out for the South Shore Road resurfacing project.

At the time of the April 2 meeting, the town had received five proposals for the project.

Closing date for tender is April 10.

Other items for discussion at the meeting included the feasibility study for converting organic waste to energy. The final draft of the study was submitted to council for consideration on March 28. Farallon Consultants Ltd., prepared the 45-page study which evaluates the town’s options for recovering energy and other resources from organic waste.

Also under unfinished business, Rizk confirmed that the charging station for electric vehicles is now in place at Saywell Park. The town is waiting for a part to complete the installation of the station before it can be used by the public.

Chief Administrative Officer Joseph Fernandez brought to council a letter he received from an engineering consulting firm

for an integrated urban drainage and rainwater management plan.

The total estimated budget for the project is $140,000. If it is given the green light by council, work on the project could begin as early as May 2013.

Following the suggestion made by Lake Cowichan resident David Ridley at the March town council meeting, the United Church sign was removed from the service kiosk on South Shore Road.

Details for the organic garbage and recycling collection for the town are still under discussion.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee After the resurfacing of South Shore Road has been completed, it will be Renfrew Square’s turn to get a face-lift. Although the item has been on council’s list for some time, the design and costing details have yet to be finalized. The general consensus between council and the town’s superintendent of public works is to wait until completion of both the resurfacing road work and the new library.

In mid-March, the town received notice that it was unsuccessful in its bid for funding under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Once again, for the B.C. region, the number of applications and the demand for funding was greater than the available funds for 2013.

The town also received a sec-

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BC Hydro crews work on moving hydro poles in preparation of the round-about that will be constructed at the cross roads of North Shore and South Shore in Lake Cowichan.

ond refusal when its application for the Edible Trees program was not selected. A letter from the president of TreeCanada, Michael Rosen, stated that the

New Lakes Days event, back in the water Diana Hutton Lake Cowichan Gazette Polish up them boots and dust off that stetson, Lake Days is goin’ country. From June 2 to 9, Lake Cowichan will be serving up a heapin’ helpin’ of hospitality and fun with a country theme. Lots of old favourites will be back, like the pancake breakfast, Lady of the Lake events and road hockey tournament with some exciting new events in the works.

“I’m really excited about the “Build, bail and sail” race,” said Bob Day, Lake Days Society chairperson. “It’s going to be a riot and it’s great to see a water event showcased again.”

Teams will pre-purchase material kits and have two hours to design and build a floating craft to race around a pylon on the water just behind Jakes on the Lake.

“There will be country music all day Saturday from the breakfast on and a ton of stuff happening,” said Day. Last weekend the society kickedoff one of their fundraisers by selling cowboy hats at Country Grocer’s Customer Appreciation Day. This year’s raffle includes

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prizes of an Apple iPad Mini and weekend passes for SunFest in Duncan and the Campbell River Salmon Festival.

The committee of about ten community members has been hard at work with plans on making the celebration a fun event for all ages.

There are plenty of kid-friendly events as well as adult beverage gardens, logger sports, food and games.

“And yes, I pledge that I will be riding a horse in the parade,” laughed Day. If you’re interested in being a volunteer, helping organize an activity or registering for any of the planned events, contact the society at their website at cowichanlakedays.com.

competition was very intense this year, as they received over 70 applications.

A report and construction cost estimates for a project to refur-

Town of Lake Cowichan Water Parcel Tax Assessment Roll

bish the Greendale Trestle in 2015 was received from consulting engineers Herold Engineering Ltd. of Nanaimo, and is under consideration by council.

Town of Lake Cowichan Sewer Parcel Tax Assessment Roll

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the WATER PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL will be held in Council Chambers at the Town Office, 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC on Tuesday, APRIL 23, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SEWER PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL will be held in Council Chambers at the Town Office, 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC on Tuesday, APRIL 23, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

The Parcel Tax Roll Review shall hear complaints and may review and correct the parcel tax assessment roll as to:

The Parcel Tax Roll Review shall hear complaints and may review and correct the parcel tax assessment roll as to:

(a) an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; (b) an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; (c) an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel; (d) an exemption that has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

(a) an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; (b) an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; (c) an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel; (d) an exemption that has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

Affected property owners will be notified by mail.

In order for a request to be considered by the review panel, it must be in writing and received at the Town office PO Box 860, Lake Cowichan, Attention: Ronnie Gill, Assessor, at least 48 hours prior to the sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel on April 23, 2013.

Affected property owners will be notified by mail.

In order for a request to be considered by the review panel, it must be in writing and received at the Town office PO Box 860, Lake Cowichan, Attention: Ronnie Gill, Assessor, at least 48 hours prior to the sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel on April 23, 2013.

Joseph A. Fernandez Chief Administrative Officer

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Mayo Lake perfect setting for fishing and families Nice to see that the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. has started their Spring Stocking Program and it was great to see them stocking Mayo Lake with 500 nice sized Rainbow trout last week.

The released fish were what is called catchable size and are sure to be a hit with the anglers who fish the waters of the lake.

For anybody who has never been to Mayo Lake, which is near Skutz Falls, you are missing one of the areas real gems. It is a great spot to bring the family for a picnic and enjoy some time in nature and let the kids try their hand at a little trout fishing.

The popular lake is always included with the Valley Fish and Game Clubs annual fishing derby for the younger group

and will be the main fishing spot when that group holds their 12th Annual Kids Fishing Derby this year. This event usually draws around 30 kids and their parents.

A new float dock allows individuals under the age of 16, and those 65 or older or disabled to have access to the lake. It’s always great to see the younger generation out enjoying the outdoors and learning to fish in a safe and accessible environment, where everything is done to help them get hooked on a fun hobby.

While the newly placed trout will no doubt bring some fun for local anglers, the chance to bring the kids for some quality family time in the great outdoors will be the real catch.

B.C. Liberals to freeze carbon tax B.C. Bureau

By Tom Fletcher

VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Terry Lake announced that a B.C. Liberal government will freeze B.C.’s carbon tax on fossil fuels at current rates for five years.

Government sources said the freeze is to allow other jurisdictions to catch up to B.C., which taxes carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels at $30 a tonne.

Former finance minister Carole Taylor introduced the carbon tax in 2008, covering transportation and heating fuel for homes and businesses. The rate rose over four years and was frozen for this year at seven cents per litre of gasoline, with comparable taxes on diesel, coal, natural gas and other fuels.

The carbon tax is budgeted to raise $1.2 billion in the fiscal year that began April 1, with all revenues required to be returned through personal and business income tax reductions.

B.C.’s carbon tax was a political battleground before the 2009 election, with former NDP leader Carole James campaigning for it to be scrapped. At the 2008 municipal convention in Penticton, when former premier Gordon Campbell announced grants to offset carbon tax costs for towns and cities, James claimed the grants were to placate local politicians who were in open revolt against the tax.

After the 2009 election, the NDP

changed its position to support the carbon tax. Leader Adrian Dix has said revenues should go towards transit expansion or energy-saving upgrades in municipal buildings and operations.

B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins promises to eliminate the carbon tax.

Cummins emphasizes the disproportionate impact the tax has on colder and more remote parts of B.C., but has not yet specified if offsetting income tax cuts would be reversed to make up the revenue to the province.

B.C. Green Party leader Jane Sterk has restated her 2009 policy of raising the carbon tax from the current $30 per tonne to $50 a tonne immediately. That would bring the tax to more than 10 cents per litre of gasoline.

The Greens would also extend the tax to industrial process emissions such as cement kilns, and cancel the offsetting income tax reductions. The revenues would instead be used to fund transit and possibly energy retrofits for homes and other buildings.

The recent focus has been on another climate program to make the provincial government and its agencies buy carbon offsets through the Pacific Carbon Trust.

Facing criticism about transferring millions of dollars from school and hospital budgets to fund emission reduction projects in private industry, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced in April 2012 that $5 million a year would be set aside from carbon offset payments to fund school district energy efficiency projects.

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Unsightly premises need attention Dear Editor This letter was sent to Mayor Ross Forrest and council.

The Choose Cowichan Lake committee is working hard to attract more physicians to our community. We are also looking into attracting a nurse practitioner and an opportunity to be one of three to six communities participating in a study about improved provision of medical services in rural communities. Part of our role is to “showcase our community” and although we all think we live in a great place, it’s a challenge when we take visitors for a drive through town and see derelict buildings along the main street.

Since we know that you share our concern about the doctor shortage and our desire to make our town look attractive to visitors, we want to encourage you to take whatever action is possible under Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 727-2001. We look forward to the upcoming paving project and we support all efforts to make the road through town a major selling point for prospective doctors and other visitors to Lake Cowichan.

Laurie Johnson Choose Cowichan Lake Chairperson

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Positive step forward working together with Lake Cowichan’s First Nation minister also announced $172,450 in Gas Tax funding for a planning project to improve drainage issues in the community.

The UBCM administers the Gas Tax Fund in collaboration with the Government of Canada and the province of British Columbia. The gas tax funding will result in a substantial financial contribution towards the upgrading of the Town’s wastewater treatment system which is key to protecting the health of all of our residents.

This project is essential to our growth and we are pleased that we now have the opportunity to proceed with these muchneeded improvements.

We are thankful for the work that went into these infrastructure applications that have resulted in the grant approvals.

We have also received very good news that ICBC, through its Safer Roads Program, has invested $100,000 into our South Shore Road project. ICBC’s reasons for funding the project is based on: “Pedestrian safety improvements including curb extensions, crosswalks and other speed reducing features.”

We feel very fortunate to have ICBC partner with us for our streetscape project. ICBC Director of Road Safety, John Dickinson said these words in an ICBC press release, “Road improvements deliver real value to everyone on our roads, from drivers to pedestrians. We’ll continue to invest in road safety initiatives that help us reduce claims costs

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Lake Cowichan’s town council and the Lake Cowichan First Nation council, along with their respective staffs have had two very encouraging meetings as we work together towards a Protocol Framework. Both councils have had some great input into the process as we collaborate to improve our respective communities. This very detailed dialogue has been long overdue.

We have had a good relationship, but up until now have failed to share constructive ideas with each other, as we did at the two meetings. We look to this protocol agreement as a very positive step for everyone and are looking forward to working together with Chief Livingstone and his council towards meeting our mutual objectives.

Feb. 28 was a very rewarding day for the Town, as the federal Minister of State (Finance), Ted Menzies, came to Lake Cowichan to announce federal funding for two major projects.

Joe Stanehope, a director of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, represented the province for the announcement. Just over $1 million from the Government of Canada was awarded through the Gas Tax Fund to upgrade our wastewater system.

This money will supplement $350,000 we previously received from the Regionally Significant Projects funding and a $337,000 contribution from the Town. The total cost of the initial upgrade is estimated at $1.7 million. The

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to keep rates as low as possible for our customers. As road improvements are implemented, it also requires drivers to adopt new driving behaviours, such as adjusting to traffic pattern changes and understanding the rules of the roads.”

The meeting to hear proposed changes to the operation of the weir occurred on March 9. It seemed that more stewardship members and elected officials than lakefront property owners were present at the meeting. There is a lot of information on past lake levels; it is imperative that people understand what is being presented. Low river flows have the potential to be far too damaging to the environment for these to be ignored. It is critical that proper consideration and thought be given when discussing this issue.

I can’t give enough praise to our Choose Cowichan Lake Committee.

When a potential for a doctor shortage arose, this committee was formed and it began assisting in the doctor recruitment drive. Rather than settling for the “woe is me syndrome”, or taking a negative attitude, this group began to sell the positive aspects of our community.

Collaborating with the VIHA Physicians Recruitment Office, Division of Family Practice, Cowichan Communities Health Network and Brookside Medical Clinic, it appears now obvious we are having good success.

There could be an official announcement of a new doctor coming to our medical clinic soon. This committee is definitely not satisfied with only one new doctor and will continue to do everything it can to attract more medical professionals to our community. Awesome work by everyone involved.

Where is support for B.C. fisheries and fish habitat in federal budget?

While it is too early to know all the effects of the most recent federal budget, it is easy to see how some of the announcements will affect Nanaimo-Cowichan.

I recently spoke in the House of Commons on the effects of cuts to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Here is my statement: “Mr. Speaker, constituents in Nanaimo-Cowichan expected to see support for fisheries in this latest budget. Or at the very least, some action on the 75 recommendations from the Cohen Commission on salmon.

Instead, the Conservatives turned their back on B.C. fisheries and fish habitat once again.

After devastating cuts in previous budgets that reduced habitat protection and the number of enforcement officers on the water, the new cuts will reduce front line services even more.

British Columbians have seen the Kitsilano Coast Guard station close, and regional Department of Fisheries offices close in many communities, leaving B.C. with only five offices and the fewest staff since 1983.

As well, the consolidation of Marine Communication Traffic Services raise

concerns that the B.C. coast will not be adequately served.

DFO is the federal department responsible for tsunami debris, especially large pieces that are a hazard to navigation.

And with the many large resource projects planned in B.C. that need input from DFO staff before proceeding, we needed investments in staff, not reductions.

Cutting fisheries and Jean habitat protection is the Crowder wrong priority for British Columbians.”

The cumulative effect of cuts between the 2012 and 2013 budgets means that by 2018, the department’s spending will have been cut by $382.4 million from 2011 levels.

The Parliamentary Budget Officer did a study on the previously announced cuts and how it would affect the department’s performance objectives set before the 2012 budget.

Of particular concern on our coast is the salmonid enhancement program where the objective was to get up to 67 per cent of the number of “enhancement facility production groups in Integrated Fisheries Management Plans where the objective of enhancement is harvest or

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But that program was cut by $158,000 on an on-going basis, so it is hard to see how that won’t affect the number of hatcheries producing salmonid for at-risk fisheries.

Of even greater concern considering the amount of tsunami debris headed to our coast and the possibility that invasive species are travelling along with the flotsam is the cuts to the aquatic invasive species programs.

The 2012 budget reduced spending from $4,609,000 in 2011-2012 to $4,305,000 in 2012-2013. That’s for all the coasts and the inland waters including the Great Lakes. Further cuts to this vital program will directly affect the department’s ability to monitor potential invasive species and come up with action plans, especially for remote and inaccessible coast lines.

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A Kitimat refinery is good for everyone In my opinion: Reasons for all political stripes to support project I first heard of the Kitimat oil refinery concept from Black Press (and Lake Cowichan Gazette) owner David Black a number of years ago.

At the time I was skeptical. Since I was accustomed to the discussion of petroleum economics centered in Calgary, I saw no need for a refinery in Kitimat.

But later exposure to the phenomenal expansion of China’s economy made me realize how this refinery would supply China’s vast appetite for petroleum products. It appears Black is nearing an agreement that could provide the vast capital infusion needed to make this initiative a reality. Asian appetite for oil products will continue to grow and the Kitimat refinery is ideally situated to take advantage.

The positive merits of the Kitimat refinery are so profound this project is really beyond any political persuasion.

Supporters of NDP, Liberal, Conservative or even Green should see the tremendous benefits that would come to B.C. with this project.

When it comes to the benefits of a petroleum cycle from well exploration to the gas station, the jurisdiction that hosts the refining process enjoys a huge portion of the value addition to the raw material.

For the KFC Project that would mean several thousand mostly trade union jobs for the multi-year term of the construction phase.

It would also mean the creation of more than 3,000 permanent jobs for the operation and supply support of the refinery when running. This refinery would be processing 175 million barrels per year which means the tax revenue that could go toward healthcare, education, vital services for the disabled and elderly would be immense.

But job creation and tax revenue is not the only desirable feature of the KRC. It also would provide much lower risk to the marine environment. The shipments out of the refinery would be finished product like aviation fuel, gasoline and diesel. These products, if ever spilt, would be much less impactful on the marine environment. They would also be transported in smaller ships.

I know there are those on both sides of the political aisle that address this as a political issue. And I would disagree with both. This is a project that can be attractive to all political stripes. Trade unions would see a significant increase in jobs and memberships. Hospitals and schools across the province would see an improvement in government funding. Business activity especially in the challenged northwest B.C. would be very positively impacted. And those with a concern for the threat of marine spills would see a significantly reduced exposure for the environment.

Based on the huge positive impact this initiative could have on B.C., I think the question should not be if we want it, but rather, how can we help make sure that the petroleum world sees this as an attractive way to invest billions of shareholder capital.

Jim Shepard is the retired president of Finning and Canfor, two of BC’s largest companies, and a past director of Imperial Oil

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Back in the 1950s and 1960s, eating at a restaurant here in town was a big deal, but a trip down to Duncan to the Dog House (eatery) was an even bigger deal.

One November day in 1964, Trevor Green — son of area early-pioneer Frank Green — and his wife Yvonne, were invited out to lunch by their friend Ian Ross. From their home on Greendale Road, they all “jumped into Ian’s black Ford Mustang and in record time, arrived at the Dog House drive-in where they lunched, most pleasantly, upon beef burgers, milkshakes and potato chips.” wrote Trevor Green in his journal. After their delicious meal, the trio was unsuccessfull in finding the Forest Museum, which would have been a great way to finish the day.

Here we are today, nearly 50-years later and the two establishments, the Forest Museum and the Dog House Restaurant, are still in business.

No small feat in this day and age. According to co-owner

Blair Hill, the original eatery was a small hot-dog stand built in 1954 on the same site as the today’s restaurant.

The original Hot Dog stand was a small building with no inside service. One merely placed their orders through a small window opening while standing outside. Within five years a new fifty-seat, full service restaurant and drive-in was built on the site. It was the home of the “foot-long hot dog.” Bud Lee took over the business in 1977 and now is co-owned by his son, David Lee, and David’s step-son Blair Hill.

Another popular eating place in the 1960s was the Beacon Arms restaurant and smorgasbord which was located near Duncan close to the corner of today’s Cowichan Lake Highway 18 and the Trans-Canada highway.

It was the sort of place that one frequented on special occasions. The menu was varied but unique in that it offered oddities such as squid, octopus and frog legs, yes frog legs!

Many Cowichan Lakers saved up to partake of the specialties that were fairly uncommon on menus of that era. Family dinners, birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions were often spent at the Beacon Arms enjoying the extensive smorgasbord of fine foods. In later years, the Beacon Arms

gas station stood near the same intersection. While today the stretch of highway is lined by a series of mini and large storage units.

As Trevor Green did with the Dog House drive-in restaurant, he found the Beacon Arms eatery worth mentioning in his daily journal.

April 11, 1966 he penned, “It seemed to us (Ingemar and Trevor) that the Beacon Arms left very little, if anything, to be desired — good food, well cooked and plenty of it — plus a spotlessly clean premise with pleasant and well-mannered staff, the Beacon Arms ranks the head of our list.”

Also on Trevor’s list of eateries in the Cowichan Valley was the Commercial Hotel restaurant in downtown Duncan.

According to Trevor’s ratings, he found “the food good as was the mural on the wall but the service was inefficient.”

Now long-gone, it occupied the space that is now the location of the Phoenix Hotel and Pub. The following eating establishments — although no longer in operation — also made the list, though not the top spot. The Greenhaven Restaurant, once a long-time Duncan landmark, was, according to Trevor, “noisy but with good food and small steaks.”

Another long time Duncan landmark was the popular Totem Lunch. It was described as “dingy with good steaks and poor pie.” Trevor’s ratings were his opinion, not necessarily those of this writer who remembers eating at all these restaurants!

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Once the computer network is moved on to its new site (phase three of the project), a broadcast link will enable them to continue using the present tower.

If all goes well, Bishop says, in mid-June they begin broadcasting from the new studio but they will still be 98.7 FM or 5 Watts mono.

“July and August are critical training times to bring the DJ’s, copy writers, traffic managers and production teams up to speed with the new broadcast gear and computer programs,” he

Elodie Adams Lake Cowichan Gazette Just one month after Cowichan Valley Community Radio received the keys to its new locale, the board and committee members faced a setback when they learned the Community Radio Fund of Canada will not grant them the $20,000 funding they were counting on.

“Their rules do not allow for capital construction,” said program director and president Mike Bishop, in an email to the Gazette. “So now it’s time to regroup, circle the wagons, and get more applications out there into the corporate world.”

Bishop says their overall project price tag is $25,000.

The first phase of their project is the construction of a control room and announcer’s booths.

Bishop says the construction will take place off site, and the completed modules will be assembled in the studio area, but for that they need to have 24/7 key access to their new studio for the construction team.

Their goal is to have the construction completed by the end of April.

Assuming they are on schedule with phase one, phase two — which involves the cabling, control panel, turntable, talkback and speaker installation — will take up most of the month of May. Meanwhile, the broadcast tower is still at the radio’s former site, the Ranger Station, and will remain there until they have secured a property for its new location. According to Bishop, the prime location for the tower would be at the top of Lamb’s Hill near the intersection of Indian Road.

“From this location, field tests have shown that our signal is received strongly all through Youbou, Honeymoon Bay, Lake Cowichan, Skutz Falls and all the way east over Hill 60 to Berkey’s Corner,” said Bishop. “If you or someone you know has property in that general area, your volunteer community radio station would

Local man arrested for trafficking, another attacked with bear spray The Lake Cowichan RCMP logged over 50 calls for service between March 24 and April 2, 2013, among which: Sunday, March 24 — Found property: a bag containing a blue winter coat, a large set of keys, hockey tape, a plastic flower and a Vancouver map was turned in.

Monday, March 25 — Found property: an LG cell phone was turned in.

The owner of either of the above articles can claim their lost property at the local RCMP office.

Wednesday, March 27 —At 7:04 p.m., Lake Cowichan RCMP received a complaint from a homeowner who was having rocks thrown towards him, his wife, their house and their property. One man was arrested at the scene for assault with a weapon, uttering threats and mischief. A crown report is being prepared and will be sent to crown for recommendation.

At 9:10 p.m. the same evening, police were called to an incident of collision damage on Highway 18 near Skutz Falls.

A vehicle struck an elk on the road; the driver was uninjured but the elk did not survive the collision, and there was extensive damage to the vehicle.

Thursday, March 28 — Assisted by the General Investigation Section (Island District), the Lake Cowichan RCMP executed a warranted arrest on a local Lake Cowichan man in the Country Grocer parking lot in broad daylight. The man, who has since been released, was taken into custody on a [drug] trafficking charge and will appear in court on that charge at a later date.

At 7:15 p.m. the same day, police received a call from a local resident who reported he was being attacked with bear spray. The man, who knew his attacker, said he was being sprayed in the face. B.C. Ambulance and RCMP both attended the victim, paramedics washed his eyes out. No other injuries were sustained in the incident.

March 30 —At 1:22 p.m., RCMP received a report of a stolen bicycle in Lake Cowichan. An orange BMX mountain bike was taken from the owner’s property in the early afternoon that day. Any information leading to the whereabouts of the stolen property should be addressed to the local office.

March 31 — The Lake Cowichan RCMP attended to a report of an attack in which one man was arrested, taken into custody and later released.

At 3:12 p.m., police received a call from one man who reported another man was smashing things in his yard. When the police arrived, the alleged attacker was holding broken glass and making threats. A crown court is being prepared, and, if the case goes to court, the accused could face a jail sentence, a fine, or conditional discharge with probation.

April 2 — At 3:55 p.m., the Lake Cowichan RCMP attended to a report of mischief (damage to property) at the old A.B. Greenwell Elementary school. Four youths had been reportedly smashing windows of the school, and when the police arrived, were caught running away from the scene.

The matter is still under investigation, and will be followed up with the youths’ parents or guardians.

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If this time line is maintained, there will be both the physical location and staff trained to welcome the new LCSS student volunteers in September.

“At the same time all this is taking place we (are working on) finding a new home for the broadcast tower,” continued Bishop. “When the tower is relocated, it must be tested and approved by Industry Canada. Once approved by IC, we will be able to operate under the new rules approved by the CRTC last fall with a much stronger 50-watt Stereo signal.

While it all sounds good on paper, there is no accounting for the curves or bumps in the road as the community radio board and its members have already found out with the delay caused by the grant money. Bishop admits that projects such as these face a steep uphill climb to success, and they need now more than ever the support of the community behind them.

“We have great studio plans, dedicated volunteers, and a commitment to emergency community broadcast,” resumed Bishop. “We believe that the Cowichan Lake area will continue to benefit from a strong volunteer community radio voice.”

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Betty Sanddar (L) from the Lake Cowichan Food Bank is all smiles as Christine Calihoo, owner of the local Curves, shows her the inside of a van filled with items for the local food bank. The food was collected during Curves’ annual food drive. This year’s total was 1,511 lbs. and $150 cash — down slightly from last year. The food will go to help out local people and is very appreciated by the food bank as March had the most applications for food hampers that the local group has ever received. There is a real need for the food bank right now and if you would like to help out, you can call Sanddar at 250-749-4802.

Local bank supports projects on Cowichan Lake area streams Elodie Adams Lake Cowichan Gazette Thanks to its collaboration with the local branch of the RBC, the Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society will be able to continue working on improvements to two important Lake Cowichan water sources.

The RBC’s Blue Water Project has accorded a grant of $5,000 in support of Beadnell and Beaver creeks. Both creeks pass through town on their way to the Cowichan River, and both are important salmon streams, says CLSES president Bob Crandall.

On April 4, students from the Grade 1 and 2 class of Palsson Elementary school, their teachers, and CLSES members gathered together with RBC bank manager Meghan Major for an official cheque presentation. Everybody met on the bridge in the Friendship Forest, behind the school and on the way to the hatchery headquarters on Oak Lane.

“We’re trying to take care of two creeks as best we can, and to have the help that we have from the RBC is really positive,” Crandall said. “The fact that the children are involved in all of this is really special, because the generation that we live in today — us as adults and the children amongst us — is quite possibly the last generation that can make a difference.”

The RBC Blue Water Project, explained Major, is an international funding project the bank runs, that allows it to support local communities by providing funds for projects

such as this one.

“It’s our international commitment around the world to create better, cleaner water for people,” said Major, “It’s something the RBC takes very seriously.”

Crandall says that the funds from the grant will go toward some much-needed upgrades at the hatchery, as well as installing devices that will help control the water flow in the creeks.

“Both creeks have water flow concerns, and the improved control devices will be able to supply flow during important salmonid months,” he explained. “The Lake Cowichan Salmon Hatchery will also benefit with some funds earmarked for upgrades at the facility.”

Crandall says along with new valves and new pipes, a new intake system will be installed. The design of the new system allows the water coming in to the hatchery to flow in without bringing in the leaves that get clogged in the pipes.

“The fish are going to be benefitting, and we’ll have cleaner water also,” he said, adding that the other portion of the money will be going toward a dam project on Beaver Lake.

The RBC Blue Water Project (announced in late 2007) is a grant program of $50 million over 10 years to support charitable initiatives that foster a culture of water stewardship. In Canada, some of its partnerships include the Pacific Salmon Foundation, Tides Canada (Great Bear Rainforest), and Trout Unliminted (Qualicum Bay Enhancement Program).

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The weather was a perfect backdrop for the Valley Fish and Game Club’s 6th Annual Memorial Derby and Pig Roast with over 100 in attendance for the dinner and quite a few families choosing to camp because of the nice weather.

The biggest fish award went to Bob Gee this year with a beautiful 2.88 pound cutthroat trout.

Thanks to the many volunteers, this event is more popular each year.

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The top five winners in the trout-only derby fished in Cowichan or Bear Lake were: Bob Gee with a 2.88 lbs, Armond Merkel’s 2.72 lbs., Larry Williams caught a 2.34 lbs., Debbie Smith’s was 2.33 lbs. and Rick Harrison a 2.32 lbs.

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Boxcar rebuild on track The Thursday morning crew were hard at work March 28 at the Kaatza Station Museum and Archives rebuilding a Canadian National Railway boxcar.

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Last Tuesday saw the official start to the season for the senior men at March Meadows Golf Club in Honeymoon Bay. The weather was cloudy but mild as 26 eager golfers played 18 holes before stopping for a great lunch.

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March Meadows senior men’s golf season in full swing and camaraderie every Tuesday morning.

We also play inter-club matches against other clubs.

Remember, you only have to be 50-years of age or older to play senior golf. If you are interested in joining us . . . just do it!

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April is the time to plant bare root fruit trees Into the Garden Lake Bloomers Garden Club

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with little chance of frost so beets, cabbage, kohlrabi, onions, parsnip, spinach, Swiss chard and turnips can be planted this month. Green shoots of pea plants will be showing now if you planted in March so it is time to plant a second crop.

This year, for the first time, I coated my second batch of pea seeds with garden inoculant which has nitrogen gathering bacteria to give the peas a head start.

Soak peas overnight, drain and place in a jar, add a teaspoon or two of the inoculant, shake well to coat all seeds and plant. We’ll see if the second batch is better than the first.

It is said that when the daffodils are out it is time to prune your summer blooming shrubs like Spirea. If you prune about two-thirds back from the top now, you will have a nice, full-flowering plant for the summer. Divide hostas and other perennials including rhubarb early this month and share plants with friends and neighbours.

April is the time to plant bare root fruit trees and cane fruits in well-drained soil.

The addition of bone meal encourages root growth and compost will provide the necessary feed for the fruit. Calcium or dried crushed eggs shells around apple trees is effective for early fruit drop and to avoid fruit splitting.

With no frost predicted and warmer daytime temperatures fruit trees are beginning to bloom so the Mason bees are finally out and ready to hatch. The bees like heathers and other flowering shrubs as well so make sure they have plenty of flowers to keep them busy.

April gardening tips It is helpful to make a plan of what you want to grow and where and when you are going to plant in your garden each year. The Westcoast Seed catalogue has a planting guide for our area that will help, but it is just a guideline as you will need to watch the predicted weather patterns for tender crops. Always read the seed packets prior to purchase for planting advice and rotate crops annually to deter pests.

Prepare your soil for the item you are planting by tilling or digging in compost or well-rotted manure along with a small amount of a slow release organic fertilizer. I use a small tiller and plough a row at a time. You can also use a garden claw or double dig with a shovel to prepare each row as you like.

Fertilizers can be confusing but basically they contain nitrogen for healthy green leaves, phosphorus which is vital for strong supportive root systems and potash for fruit development and disease resistance as well as other trace elements.

A 5.10.10 fertilizer contains five per cent nitrogen, 10 per cent phosphorus, 10 per cent potash. Be certain to check what the

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The wild red currant is in full bloom and attracting humming birds to the garden. The Mason bees will like it too.

remaining percentages contain as they may not be what you expect; organic is always the best choice.

If you have an asparagus bed now is the time to weed and add seaweed or kelp meal. Asparagus don’t like weeds so keep the bed clear all season and plant a couple

of tomatoes close to the bed to keep the asparagus beetle away. You should get a good crop from the end of April to early June then let them grow out over the summer and use their fronds to cover the ground in the fall.

Our weather has warmed up enough

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The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. has started its Spring Stocking Program, and on April 4, FFSBC fish culturist Duaine Hardie was at Mayo Lake releasing 500 catchable-sized rainbow trout.

Mayo Lake is a beautiful nature park near Skutz Falls and is a popular picnic area. It has a float out to the lake that is intended for use by the community for fishing and is easily accessible and a safe venue for all members of the public.

Mayo Lake is an age restricted water. That means to fish there you are less than 16-years-old or are either a B.C. Senior or B.C. disabled person. Seniors and disabled anglers ( over the age of 16) must have a valid NonTidal angling licence.

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Leading the efforts towards securing local watershed management

One COwiChan In my opinion: Our watershed board should have as many powers as possible over activites in our watershed Last week, I saw a very disturbing film that only strengthened my resolve that we must work together to secure our watershed and manage it locally.

The film by Paul Manly is called Troubled Water and it focuses attention on several Vancouver Island watersheds.

The film highlights the Nanaimo watershed and explains how their drinking water source is surrounded by private land that has partial Chinese ownership.

The new federal Free Trade Agreement recently signed by our government gives the Chinese extraordinary legal rights and could lead to privatization of drinking water in this case.

I also learned about the pollution problems and declining aquifers in the Parksville watershed. Point source pollution from industrial development and agriculture is sending very high levels of contaminants into the drinking water supply and there is nothing the local water managers can do about it but add more chlorine.

The film describes how the city of Victoria was very wise to purchase the lands surrounding its water supply 100 years ago and how they now can restrict all activities in the watershed, protecting the purity of their water. For financial reasons, this option is usually not available

to watershed managers today so logging and other industrial development is possible in many of our watersheds, subject only to provincial regulations and approvals.

The proposed Shawnigan Lake contaminated soil dump is another example of why we need to secure local management of our water resources from the provincial government. In this case, local residents are very concerned about the possibility of leakage from a site proposed by the provincial government to dump 100,000 tons of toxic soil from the Victoria area and beyond for the next 50 years. The site is an old limestone quarry that engineering reports suggest could leak through fractures and drain toxins into the Shawnigan Lake water supply.

As it is with all watershed issues, this toxic soil dumping is a provincial regulatory responsibility. The government officials will hear all objections and other submissions from local governments, First Nations and other parties that may be affected.

They will consider the permit applications and then make the final and binding decision on whether the dumping will be permitted.

Many local residents are very frustrated at the process and feel that big business has again trumped the influence of local citizens, and that this dumping will be allowed despite their objections.

An important point here is that when the province has exclusive regulatory power in these situations and they can allow the transfer of undesirable substances from one community to another, it can open the door for wealthier and better connected communities to simply remove their problems and dump them on smaller, less powerful communities. This will reduce the urgency for communities to police and manage activities in their own lands if they think

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The heritage Cowichan River.

they can just send their problems elsewhere. This situation is obviously unfair and does nothing to protect the quality of watersheds anywhere in the province.

One Cowichan is a local citizens’ group that is leading the effort towards securing local watershed management. We want to make this an election issue and are asking all citizens of the Cowichan Valley to sign our pledge to only vote for a candidate that will support the transfer of authority over watershed issues from provincial to local authorities.

We are very well positioned to accept some regulatory authority from the provincial government since we already have the Cowichan Watershed Board, a full partnership between Cowichan Tribes and regional government.

The CWB includes both Native and non-Native elected officials and expert advisors that has built both trust and expertise over

many years. They are currently only in an advisory role, however, and their recommendations can be ignored by the provincial regulators as they did last summer leading to the low river and lake crisis.

We feel that our watershed board should have as many powers as possible over activities in our watershed from the mountaintops to the ocean because everything is related and connected. We have not only water level concerns, but concerns over industrial and agricultural activities that can cause pollution and degradation of our water quality. We also think we could expand the definition of our watershed to include other drainages such as the Shawnigan watershed.

We think that because the provincial government is currently revising and updating their water regulations, we have a good chance of becoming a

pilot project for local watershed governance.

We are confident that our First Nations and local officials can put their heads together and create a governance model that serves our community very well.

We can not only do long term planning and start to protect our watershed now and into the future but we could also be a model for other communities in Canada that are also considering the advantages of local watershed management.

For now, One Cowichan is working to build a non-partisan citizens parade for local control that candidates of all political stripes will want to get in front of. You can find more about our vote pledge campaign at onecowichan.ca. We’d love you to plug in. As they say, the world is run by those who show up and now is the time to prove that to be true.

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FIREWOOD FIRwell seasoned split 1/2 cords $125.

Split 1 cord $210. Split 2 cords $400. 2 cord rounds $300, includes delivery, 250-749-4112.

HELP WANTED

HOME CARE NURSE required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / apply to Casey.Larochelle@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 30, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits.

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FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR –including HR Admin, strategic planning, req’d at Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / Apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 12, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience.

FULL TIME/PART 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/benefits. Send resume by fax to 250-949-6381 or email jdwork@ketacable.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

PLUMBING

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Motivated seller $378,800.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Auction - April 13th @ 11 Spring liquidation of BRAND NEW equipment! From the manufacturer to the auction block! www.KwikAuctions.com 1-800-556-5945 - (Burnaby)

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SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

SPORTS & IMPORTS

05 Toyota Matrix, 5spd, bright red, good fuel economy, 201,000kms mostly hwy. PDL, AC, non-smoker, first owner, Summer & winter tires. $6800. oleh57@gmail.com (250)3926321

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HOMES FOR RENT

LAKE COWICHAN: 2 bdrm.

Avail. Apr. 1st. $750. Bright, clean, newer.

Close to schools, bus and stores. Private patio. W/D, cable, phone, internet and hydro all incld’d.

N/S, cat ok. (250)932-0013.

HOME PHONE Reconnect Toll Free 1-866-287-1348. Cell phone accessories.

Catalogue. Everyone welcome to shop online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca

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

Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

ENSIGN INTERNATIONAL is looking for Drillers, Night Tour Pushes and Rig Managers. If you are interested in attending one of our information sessions to hear more about our global opportunities, call 1888-367-4460 to book into a session near you!

AUTO FINANCING DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

LK COW 3 bdrm, 1 bath.

Fridge/stove. Steps from grocery & bank. Lrg backyard, Avail May. 1st. No pets, $750 mo. Call (250)932-4111.

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ELECTRICAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HALLS

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION

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

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext 400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT

HEALTH PRODUCTS

For more information and to apply please see our website www.advocarehealth.com or email resume: Susan.Bellows@ advocarehealth.com or fax: (1) 250-597-2894

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Fax 780-444-9165.

Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com

RENTALS

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

CLUXEWE RESORT Mgr. required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy to manage cabins, campground and restaurant. Enquire for job description or apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066 by midnight on April 12, 2013. F/T. Salary commensurate with experience.

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PORT HARDY SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT 8535 Shipley. Offers are now being accepted to purchase this premier .6 acre downtown oceanfront property. One blk. from Govt. Dock. As improvements are not yet complete the price may vary as will offers. Interested? Please contact us at the property or phone Gerd 520-955-7461 or Dan 250949-1055. All offers considered.

HOMES WANTED

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RENTALS COTTAGES SKUTZ FALLS area of Lk Cowichan: Cottage on 3 acre fenced property. $780.+ utils.

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Avail April 15. (250)749-4780.

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www.lkc.ca $500 Studio suite #108-18 King George Furnished suite in well managed 55 plus strata bldg. Washer & dryer, secure underground parking. $500 Studio suite #3-68 Stanley Rd. Clean, small and central to everything in six-plex unit with coin laundry.

Small pet upon approval. $550 2 bdrm. + den suite #110-18 King George Comfortable suite in well managed 55 plus strata bldg. Washer & dryer, secure underground parking. $600 2 bdrm. suite #309-18 King George Comfortable suite in well managed 55 plus strata bldg. Washer & dryer, secure underground parking. $650 2 bdrm. suite #47-211 Madill Very clean suite in well managed strata. Upper floor, balcony, washer & dryer. N/smoking. Small pet upon approval. $850 2 bdrm. lower suite 462 Point Ideal Rd. Furnished suite in high-end house in great area. Washer & dryer, N/pets, N/smoking. $1,000 2 bdrm. home 8 North Shore Rd. Cottage style home, fenced back yard, indoor garage. Close to everything.

Washer & dryer. Pet upon approval.

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Check out rentals online www.lkc.ca 250-749-6660

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• The Lake Cowichan branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library is hosting another popular e-reader tutorial session for next Friday, April 12 , from 10:30 to noon. Phone the library 250-749-3431 to register The library is also happy to announce that thousands more eAudiobooks are available at virl.bc.ca.

You can choose from thousands of audiobooks and download them through a simple, one-click process using eAudiobooks called OneClickdigital. Audiobooks can be downloaded directly to your computer, or to your iPhone, Android or other mobile device using the OneClickdigital app. And it’s all free with your library card.

Check out OneClickdigital on the Vancouver Island Regional Library website at http://virl.bc.ca/elibrary/ audio-books.

• There will be a Meet & Greet and Trio of Appies with the 2013 candidates for Lady of the Lake and the current ambassadors at the Cow Cafe on April 24 with a social at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $14 per person. Call 250749-4933 to reserve.

• Mark your calendar: The provincial voting day is May 14 and to help with your decision the Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce will host an All

Candidates Meeting on May 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Centennial Hall on 309 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan.

☞ Call to Grade 12 art students

for chance to win tuition

British Columbia’s only independent school that has transfer agreements with the Emily Carr University of Art and Design and with the University of Gloucestershire in the UK, the Vancouver Island School of Art, is offering an arts competition for Grade 12 art students.

There will be a grand prize for the tuition of our Certificate of Visual Arts one-year program — a prize valued at $5,500. The deadline to submit is April 30 with the Art Finale of juried work set for May 17-27 in Victoria.

Please go to vancouverislandschoolart.com/victoriaartfinale.html for the link to the competition for Grade 12 students.

☞ Girl Guide cookie time

The local units of the Sparks, Brownies and Girl Guides will be out and about in our area(s) selling their

classic cookies door to door for $5 a box.

If you have a Girl Guide cookie craving and haven’t had a sales’ knock at you door, you can call leader Nikki Berry at 250-749-3220 arnd she will make sure you get some.

☞ Fueling change, funding

opportunity for SEP

Another funding opportunity for Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society is on the horizon. The Shell Grant Stream and Shell Fueling Change will be granting a minimum of $10,000 for their projects related to salmon enhancement, and CLSES needs as many votes as possible to help increase their chance for a bigger grant. The more votes they get the greater the opportunity is to receive a grant of up to $100,000.

Simply go online to http://fuellingchange.com/ and register to vote for the Cowichan Lake project. Then when you make a purchase at a Shell gas station, keep the receipt — there will be a code on your receipt that can be redeemed for votes.

Voting for the local project starts on May 4 and will run until October 31.

Cowichan Lake SERVICE DIRECTORY

Accommodation ACCOMMODATION Need space for relatives?

BOUTIQUE WATERFRONT LODGE Come enjoy...

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A Guide to Professional Services in the Cowichan Lake Area

FOR ALL YOUR HEATING and COOLING NEEDS • Oil, Gas & Electric Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Duct Cleaning

CHILD CARE

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CARPENTRY

INDEPENDENT CRAFTSMAN Finishing carpenter with over 24 years experience.

SERVICE, REPAIR AND INSTALL

at Palsson Elementary School, Lake Cowichan

For your free in home heating estimate

✎ Before and after school care (K-Gr.6) ✎ Kindergarten pick-up! ✎ Field trips on Pro-D days and Spring & Summer Break

• Renovations • Installations • Framing • All Finishing Carpentry • Custom Kitchens • Laminate Flooring • Decks • Fences • Sheds • Additions • Windows & Doors

250.749.7289

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

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250-732-4570

Gas • Diesel Boat Gas Confections • Bait • Ice

MINI EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT SERVICES

OPEN: Mon.-Sat: 5a.m.-10p.m.

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

Shane Baker

250-749-6133

Landscaping | Septic Services

14 North Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan

DUMP TRUCK: 1-6 YARDS

TREE TreeSERVICE Service

TIRES

• Acrylic jetted tubs • Pumps • Fish ponds • Faucets • Sprinklers • Repair parts from A - Z

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GRIFFITHS

HOME PLUMBING CENTRE

251 Government St. ,Duncan

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CONSTRUCTION

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Residential & Commercial

250-701-1755 CALL Ian Balding TODAY Serving Lake Cowichan for over 20 yrs

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GUTTERS

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PETS & SUPPLIES

Cowichan Pet Emporium (1996)

• Fish • Pet food/supplies • Otter Co-op Livestock Feed • Wood Pellets • Grooming

MONTHLY VET CLINIC with Dr. Nancy Holling

170A Cowichan Lake Rd.

250-749–4454 VETERINARIAN Cowichan Veterinary Housecall Services

“Sharing the care.”

Topping, Limbing, Falling Commercial & Residential

PACIFIC-WEST ELECTRIC

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Selective or Clear Cut Logging •

ELECTRICIAN

Licenced • Bonded • Insured

Tree Service

• Hot water heaters • Fiberglass tubs

CONTRACTOR

TOP SOIL • BARK MULCH COMPOST • SAND • GRAVEL

Specializing in delivering 1 - 5 yard loads.

Lorne: 250-749-6601 Cell: 250-701-5153

Vaccinations, de-wormer medical examinations, flea control, nutrition consults, microchips, vet products, minor surgeries, private euthanasia

250-932-5552 Dr. Brenda Bernhardt

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