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Paving budget stall: Lack of moving with paving budget funds causes stir at council PAGE 5

Ohtaki preparations: Japan 2015 trip proving to be a big hit as bottle drive goes on PAGE 2

Sports success: Carpet bowlers bring home silver medal from nationals PAGE 15

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Charlie Newman leads a group across the finish line at the Terry Fox Run. The numbers were impressive for the 2014 run on Sunday, September 14. Seventy eight participants, and 26 volunteers made the annual run another success in Lake Cowichan which raised a total of $1,535 for the cause. The event has become a community family one at the lake with runners, walkers and kids on bikes joining in the event and then staying to enjoy hamburgers cooked up by the folks at Jakes at the Lake.

Council ponders buskers at town square Ross Armour

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The idea and prospect of buskers performing at the new Renfrew Town Square could well become a reality sooner rather than later.

If that comes about, Lake Cowichan will have Coun. Bob Day to thank.

Day instigated the idea to the council table at last week’s Finance and Administration Committee meeting at the town hall, seeking to provide as much regular colour and entertainment possible for the town square when it eventually opens next month.

The move came after a discussion was

prompted by Day regarding a Public Use Facility Policy for the Renfrew Town Square.

“This is a different facility from the ones we currently hold,” said Day. “It is designed for small events without taking up parking space. I’m wondering if we’ll need to coincide for allowances with things like buskers. There could be auditions, fees, things like that to go along with it and we could also look at a maximum amount of vendors per day.”

But according to town staff, there may not be that much work needed to do to allow Day’s vision to come to fruition with a similar policy already in place.

“We do have a policy for groups such

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as buskers and we could maybe add to would need to be unique, or certainly that policy,” said chief administrator Joe different from that of Victoria’s.

Fernandez.

“We are not Victoria either,” he said.

Day claimed that buskers are a regularity in “Charging a fee for this would get us regular the City of Duncan. local people out performing rather than “I believe the buskers in Duncan are just those people passing through town at charged $100 a year to perform regularly and different times throughout the year. I know a they are appearing everywhere now,” he said. couple of people already who are chomping “I think we should do some investigation at the bit to get going on this.” into their policy.”

The rest of the council table also seemed Coun. Frank Hornbrook also suggested supportive in the early stages of this the town could look at the City of Victoria’s particular discussion and Fernandez ended policy for buskers also, with buskers a the conversation by confirming October 31 regular site to be seen along the waterfront as a definite proposed and wanted date for areas of the province’s capital. the grand opening of the Renfrew Town INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW 2015 SONATA But Day thinks Lake Cowichan’s version Square.

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Kids bound for Otaki Japan in 2015 are fundraising again. As well as their metal drive still on they set their sights on a bottle drive last weekend. The group including some of their parents raised just under $2000 from the weekends collecting. At the bottle drive were Evan Croteau, Jacob Berry-Mckechie, Robert McQuillan, Hayden Holman, Logan Wiersma, Gage Campbell, Tamika Bell, Teresa Melchior and Kristin Svendsen.

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Come July 2015, the Town of Lake Cowichan and the Ohtaki Twinning Committee will once again take a delegation to the town’s sister village in Japan and the trip is already proving to be a big hit with local students.

At last week’s Ohtaki Twinning Committee meeting at the town hall, it was confirmed that the committee has already received 10 applicants to go to Japan next summer, with some applicants applying later than others, and this is already before the September 24 deadline to apply to go.

Committee member Kristy Convery confirmed the fundraising process for that is already in full swing.

“We have $6,000 in the bank,” said Convery. “We are in the middle of a metal drive right now which is wrapping up soon and then we will have a bottle drive (above picture).”

Convery is all for continued applications but is concerned about the fundraising process of those coming late into the game.

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“The kids that come in late would have to catch up,” she said. “Some of us are already doing 90% of the work. There are some families that genuinely can’t help us out and that is obviously out of our control.”

Mayor Ross Forrest, who chaired the meeting, sympathized with Convery but said it’s important as many people get the chance to go to Ohtaki as possible.

“I know the latest two applicants are a little late but we want to see as many people given the opportunity as possible,” said the mayor. “We could cap the amount of people that go at some stage. We don’t want to hamper you raising your money. There is a deadline of September 24 and we are not going for a while anyway.”

The delegation travelling to Japan next summer will depart Lake Cowichan on July 6 and get to Ohtaki on July 8.

Also at the meeting, the itinerary for the Japanese delegation arriving in Lake Cowichan this October was finalized, with a Ohtaki delegation of 28 being here from October 4 to 8.

The trip for the delegation will include the trademark banquet which will once again be held at Centennial Hall, visiting Ohtaki Park in town, a night at Duncan Lanes, a day in Chemainus looking at murals and riding in horse-driven carriages, a day at Woodgrove Mall in Nanaimo as well as quality homestay time in Lake Cowichan amongst other things.

Also included is a day at Lake Cowichan School, but committee member Wanda Wiersma fears that may have to get cancelled if the teachers’ strike is still ongoing at that time.

“We need to think that if the kids don’t go back to school, that’s another full day and even if they do, is the school going to be prepared for the Ohtaki kids?” she said.

Forrest understood Wiersma’s point.

“It will make it difficult for sure. We need to have a backup plan,” said the mayor.

Member Laurie Johnson said another full day with their homestays may be beneficial for the Ohtaki kids in developing friendships and Coun. Jayne Ingram, who also sits on the committee, suggested a trip to the creek.

“The Salmonid Enhancement Society has invested in new upgrades to the creek for the salmon enhancement project and that has been recently finished,” she said.

Forrest thought Ingram’s idea was a good one.

“The salmon enhancement was part of the original concept of this exchange,” said Forrest. “It was part of it at the very beginning. It would just mean a little bit of time but at no cost.

“It’s really fun when you see the kids from Japan and the kids from here playing together, it’s nice to see for sure. The itinerary looks really good.”

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Education Centre manager says beach & nearby trails are maintained regularly Ross Armour

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A recent letter to the editor regarding alleged “non-upkeep” of a local trail prompted a detailed discussion at the town hall last week.

That discussion came about at the Town of Lake Cowichan’s Cowichan Lake Education Centre, Lakeview and Fire Department Committee meeting last Tuesday after a letter was written to the Gazette by Gail Sprung, owner of Nature Walk Bed and Breakfast.

In the letter, Sprung discussed the trail which leads up to the floating walkway at Lakeview Park Beach.

“I was appalled at the non-upkeep of the trail, the peeling of the park benches on the floating walkway. Now I am ashamed to direct [my visitors] onto what could be a lovely walk,” wrote Sprung. “Who, why or what stops this town from sprucing it up for tourists. They are the ones that bring revenue to this town. It’s a disgrace to see those benches with peeling paint.”

But according to CLEC and Lakeview manager Dalton Smith, Lakeview Park is kept in good condition and very few complaints are received about it and its nearby surroundings and amenities.

“Lakeview Park and the beach is probably the busiest park that we have in the Town of Lake Cowichan,” said Smith. “We have five to six people maintaining it to a high standard up to 20 hours a day. Unfortunately we can’t go to the standards of Gordon Bay Provincial Park.

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peeling on a bench, he’s just glad it’s there. But we do want this upgraded too and we are on top of it.”

Mayor Ross Forrest believes that sometimes expectations are too high on smaller trails when situated close to bigger trails and parks.

“The Trans Canada Trail is 10 feet wide and you can walk three dogs along it. Maybe expectations are too high for wilderness trails,” said the mayor. “We have to have an inventory for these trails. They are kept to a standard.”

Smith agreed with the mayor.

“New signage is coming and it should be better,” he said. “It already says use at your own risk on the waterfront walkway. This is only the second comment I’ve had about that trail in a very long time that is negative. We can’t overreact to this, although I am not going on the defensive here.”

Coun. Bob Day, who chaired the meeting, said beach upgrades will come about but it may take time.

“We have talked about upgrading the beach facilities there,” said Day. “It will take money and it will take time. My question is do we have the budget to keep maintaining the walkway? It might need $10,000 over the next five years as standards are going up.”

Smith tried to look on the bright side.

“The walkway is built like a tank and has cost is very little in maintenance, pretty much nothing,” he said. “Nevertheless we have noticed something that may cost us several thousand dollars come the spring.”“We’ll toss that idea around for the next week and talk about it at our next weekend at some point on the agenda,” said Day.

grass is kept clean. We’ve just ordered five new loads of sand which we budgeted for as it’s what we can afford. Lots of people use the walkways and that letter is the first complaint we have had in a very long time but it just keeps us on our toes.”

Smith says that there are some hazards along the trail in question but parts of that trail were closed down to prevent safety concerns.

“A couple of trees go over it and are in a bad position so that was looked at it in the spring and we closed them down. We knew that trail couldn’t be wheelchair accessible when we built it. Everything can’t be that. It is all under control anyway.”

Coun. Jayne Ingram asked Smith how soon work could be done to tidy up the benches.

“Tourism increased this year so perhaps the benches should be fixed at the start of spring to look nice for Dalton Smith the people visiting us. Maybe this could be added to public works’ list,” she said.

Smith remained defiant.

“One man recently told me that he’s not bothered by a little bit of paint

That letter is the first complaint we have had in a very long time but it keeps us on our toes.

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Letters to the editor: Garden enthusiast Austin asks whether town needs community garden or not COMMUNITY GARDEN – NEED OR NOT?

The recent story in this paper about a community garden being proposed at Centennial Field has sparked a lot of comments around town.

Firstly, why would anyone consider another community garden when other proposed gardens haven’t been successful?

Is there truly a need for a community garden in Lake Cowichan area?

Several years ago I was part of a group that proposed a garden beside the Seniors’ Centre.

It was reported back to us that the Seniors’ didn’t want it there and the Town didn’t want it there either.

The town offered us another spot which wasn’t conducive to what was proposed so most of the group lost interest.

A couple of years later another group was formed and the Town said we could use part of the Community Services parking lot close to the Info Centre for raised beds.

Members of the group wanted to go to local businesses and ask for donations and I thought that we should find out who wanted garden beds and do some ground work ourselves before we did that.

The project was presented to the Seniors’, a story was in the paper, posters went up at Community Services and the apartments targeting people we thought would want to grow their own organic produce.

Everyone we contacted said we needed a community garden in town and said they would support it, but other than the four people in our group, no one stepped forward to say they wanted to have a garden plot themselves or help build them.

About 3 years ago the former L.C.S.S. was given a grant to update the greenhouse and build several raised garden beds.

Stories about the garden beds were in this paper more than once.

People were asked to come forward if they wanted a plot and only a couple of people did, but they did not follow through.

The school then asked that a local group take on the managing of the garden, to rent plots out to the public and care for it during the summer.

No group wanted to take it on so, there it sits.

Drive by the back of the school and look for yourselves.

Councillor Day, a driving force behind this current proposed garden, is certainly aware of the community garden and green house at the former L.C.S.S. because the town wrote a letter supporting them for the grant as did the Lake Bloomer’s Garden Club and Communities in Bloom.

There are also three raised beds at the Anglican Church that a couple of us planted, weeded and watered for a couple of years. Information about the beds was spread about the community and written up in this paper but the response was abysmal.

So, is there a need for a community garden in Lake Cowichan?

As well, the proposed site is certainly not very accessible to seniors or to those who don’t own a vehicle.

So, I ask, what demographic are they looking at; will those in need step forward and commit to a plot; who will pay for the water usage?

I am a great proponent of Community Gardens.

They are a positive trend right now, but first a need must be established with firm commitment from locals who will be involved and actually bring the project to fruition.

A really high chain-link fence needs to be built around the garden too or the bears and deer will have a field day.

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Local lady pays emotional thank you to kind Lakers Dear Editor, Sometimes there just aren’t enough words to express the deep gratitude one feels after being rescued.

Last Friday I suddenly fell violently ill with food poisoning while driving home along up Highway 18.

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We asked: What was the most fun thing you did this summer and where?

Sue Farrell “It would have to be swimming in the river and Lake Cowichan down at the new town dock at Saywell Park.”

Kuts Nakahara “I would guess right here at the lake, spending time with the our half dozen grand kids on the beach at Lakeview park.”

Janet Tipton “Just spending more time on the lake in our boat, Goat Island is a awesome place to float around, but the whole lake is nice.”

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“It was floating in an inner tube at the bottom of our property, enjoying the sun and the river, Normally we go floating down the river, but not this year, there were just too many bodies on the river.”

“Going on hikes with the Retreads to Holland Creek or Genoa Bay or entertaining European guests at our B&B.”

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money has been used.

“The $45,000 looked good for paving projects Lake CowiChan Gazette but we contacted Duncan Paving and they told us it would cost more than double that amount of As the latest financial report came forward to money.” the council table last week, a few items caused Fernandez also said that $45,000 will now concern and question, in particular the lack of be set aside and carried forward to next year’s movement with budgeted money for paving budget, again specifically for paving projects and throughout town. improvements.

The report for the month ending July 31 was “The best thing would be to transfer the $45,000 presented to council by into a road reserve fund, that way it finance director Ronnie Gill stays in that area. We do have one of at the town’s Finance and those accounts,” he said.

Administration Committee Coun. Tim McGonigle, who chaired meeting at the town hall last the meeting, agreed with Fernandez.

Tuesday.

“It would be best to do that “We have 29 property taxes otherwise that money will just go outstanding and we are hoping into surplus,” said McGonigle. “I’d that will be reduced by the end be prudent to still wait a little later in of the week,” said Gill at the doing that as something might come meeting. “The treatment plant up, if a water line breaks for example. won’t happen this year due to We could maybe wait until Nov. 14 budget constraints and will be (after the forthcoming municipal looked at next year.” election).”

Coun. Frank Hornbrook in Local realtor Wendy Klyne was in particular had a few questions attendance and she also questioned for Gill and the rest of the the lack of movement with the paving town’s staff present. money.

“We seem to have lots of “We have $45,000 budgeted for items budgeted for, but the paving, how about finishing the only ones doing anything are sidewalk outside the Lake Cowichan the Cowichan Lake Education Lodge? she queried. “Every place Centre and the Lake Cowichan in town needs a new sidewalk. That Fire Department, who in hotel is one of the biggest taxpayers particular are very active,” in town and we just walk out of the Councillor said Hornbrook. “There is not driveway there and it is just a piece Frank Hornbrook much happening with the town of gravel. It’s a poor introduction to office renovations. Are we the community. It just doesn’t make just budgeting and not doing sense.” anything with it? I know the trucks are coming this McGonigle responded to Klyne. fall.”

“We did have discussions with the owner and at Chief administrator Joe Fernandez tried to ease this table and we do want to see it finalized as soon Hornbrook’s fears. as possible, as some at this table wanted it done “The architects are working on the town hall right away. The majority of us decided that we renovations,” said Fernandez in response. “They won’t go through with it at this time, but that’s not are currently determining the foundation for the to say it won’t happen,” he said. renovations and this takes a bit of time, so that is out of our control.”

A total of $45,000 was set aside earlier this year specifically for paving issues but very little of that Ross Armour

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In 1946, after service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WW2, locally born Nels Olson found a job as a faller in the local logging industry retiring about forty years later.

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Does spending your entire ninety years here make you a pioneer? It sure does if your name is Nels Olson; born here ninety years ago Rolli (Sept 14, 1924) just Gunderson two weeks after his parents arrived from their native Sweden.

PAGES OF HISTORY Nels was the second child of Olof and Gulle Olson who, along with their four year old son George, no sooner settled in their temporary home along the railway tracks at Charter Siding (near the present day Skutz Falls turnoff) when Nels was born.

Not long after Olof began building a new home for his family here in the village on the corner of Riverside Drive and Wellington East. With lots of hard work, he soon completed the small home for his family. Unfortunately the house “burnt to the ground in 1933 ” (Source: The Olof and Gulle Olson story by Nels Olson, 1993) so Olof bought a floathouse home at Camp 6 (Caycuse) where he was employed, meanwhile “building a new house back at the old site” on Riverside Drive in Lake Cowichan (still there although much larger and much altered).

One of many hard working Swedes who left their homeland to pursue a better life in Canada, Olof found work as a faller (the most dangerous job in the woods) at various logging camps in the Cowichan Lake area. During those early years, while Olaf lived in camp during the weeks, Gulle - who could not yet speak English - was left home alone in a strange, new country, to care for their sons who by then included third child George, born in 1931. It was hard work scratching out a living tending the cows,

pigs and chickens they had acquired while also raising the children. Added to this was the monumental task of clearing the property of the trees and large stumps. These were difficult times but they, like all successful early residents and pioneers, worked their fingers to the bone eventually carving out a decent life for themselves and their family.

After leaving school son Nels worked in the local sawmills before joining the Royal Canadian Air Force as a mechanic in 1943. After three years’ service he returned to Lake Cowichan where he “joined [his] father and brothers falling and bucking in the local forest industry”, a job he continued for the rest of his working life. In the late 1940’s Nels and local girl June Eckert were married then “settled down to enjoy life”. They were the only couple who attended school and later married, in the same building (the first schoolhouse which was later converted to the first United Church). Perfectly suited to each other, they lived a happy life together with their four children, Colleen, Terry, Jody and Becky who all remained in this area.

In early 1960 June and Nels, along with the Davies, bought the Lakeside Cabins on North Shore Road, renaming it the Castaway. Seven years later Ross and Joan Webb bought out the Davies and joined the Olsons in running the popular resort before selling it in 1973. That year Nels and June bought a lovely home on the shores of Cowichan Lake where they happily lived for many years.

In 1983, after nearly forty years “in the bush”, Nels retired.

Presently Nels, widowed some years ago, lives a comfortable life with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren nearby. Over his long life he has more than earned the love and respect of countless friends, neighbours and residents of his much-loved hometown of Lake Cowichan, and far beyond. The legacy that began when his hard working Swedish immigrant parents who settled here ninety years ago, continues on.

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Great opportunity to build a beautiful home in your own private wilderness. Zoning includes B & B or intensive agriculture.

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NEAR BEACH, BOAT DOCK Recreational property at its finest in Honeymoon Bay. Do you want that easy-care weekend lifestyle? Perfectly PENDING finished with trussed roof over RV & a big covered is a huge beach, boat dock and picnic area on #10-6855 Park Ave. deck. There pristine Cowichan Lake. It just doesn’t get any better than this. Make this your dream holiday getaway.

$99,900 $79,900 $69,900 LOTS OF FEATURES IN THIS HOME Wonderful family home with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Offers radiant floor heating, quality floor tiles, Jacuzzi tub, outside deck and fish pond. These are just some of the features this home has to offer.

Offered for sale as a package: the pre-fabs are not included but are negotiable; a wide range of options with C-1 zoning includes: Retail, office, clubs/theatre, auto supply, welding-machine shop or a child care facility. These lots are the best Lake Cowichan has to offer!

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Great Investment property in the heart of Lake Cowichan.

This property has been used as a residential rental but lends itself to redevelopment for commercial because of the prime location.

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Flat lot across the road from lake front and spectacular views of Cowichan Lake, Bald Mountain and the Narrows. Water and septic system already in place. Take a look & bring your house plans.

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Immaculate 3 bedroom/4 bathroom home on three levels with several patios and 2 balconies to enjoy the sunsets. Loads of added features including an alarm system, built in vacuum, heated storage area and potential wine storage room. What more could you need?

Newer 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in the “Slopes”. Extremely good construction with 9’ ceiling, skylights, wood fireplace, maple cabinets - just some of the features this lovely home has to offer. You can’t beat the value on this gem!

Fabulous Lake Views! Gently sloping lot is perfect to build your dream home. No GST on the purchase price makes this lot a very affordable investment.

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Enjoy the lake without the lake price. This 1 bed park model home at Bayview Village includes use the waterfront facilities on beautiful Cowichan Lake and boat slip, This ½ acre lot offers fabulous mountain views and is very private. This is a great investment!

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Updated 4 bed / 3 bath family home on .30 acre centrally located in town. Features a beautiful kitchen with marble counter top and tiled back splash, large living room with feature fireplace and separate dining area, Brazilian teak hardwood floors, downstairs offers a large family room with fireplace & den. Don’t delay, come and view today!

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TOWN OF LAKE COWICHAN 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Town of Lake Cowichan that nominations for the office of: MAYOR COUNCILLORS

ONE (1) FOUR (4)

for a 4-year term (beginning December 2014), will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated election officer as follows: Town of Lake Cowichan 39 South Shore Road Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0

From 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 to no later than 4:00 pm Friday, October 10th, 2014. Excluding Statutory holidays and weekends.

Nomination documents are available now at the Town office during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm excluding weekends and statutory holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if all of the following criteria are met:  be a Canadian citizen;  be 18 years of age or older;  be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and  not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Joseph A. Fernandez, Chief Election Officer Rajinder (Ronnie) Gill, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-749-6681

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Town of Lake Cowichan P.O. Box 860, 39 South Shore Road Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 email: electionslc@lakecowichan.ca

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Lake CowiChan Gazette

Town of Lake Cowichan Notice of Tax Sale NOTICE is hereby given that the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction in the Town Council Chambers, 39 South Shore Road on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00am unless the delinquent taxes and interest are paid before that time.

Street Address 1. 271 South Shore Road 2. 318 South Shore Road 3. 169 South Shore Road 4. 56 South Shore Road 5. 51 Renfrew Avenue 6. 48 Coronation Street 7. 6 Sahtlam Ave 8. 46 King George St N 9. 20 Renfrew Avenue 10. 7 Cowichan Ave E 11. 164 Sahtlam Ave. 12. 28 Arbutus Street 13. 221 Grants Lake Road 14. 180 Tern Road 15. 55-211 Madill Road 16. 102 Cowichan Lake Rd 17. 415 Point Ideal 18. 250 Neva Rd 19. 390 Carnell Drive

Legal Description Folio LA, DL 7 Plan 46838, PID 011-357-444 3015 L7, Plan 7005, PID 005-796-326 39000 LA, Plan 31954, PID 000-048-356 54025 LAM 2, Plan 1231, PID 007-655-738 80000 L6, Plan 1231, PID 007-655-878 84000 L11&12, Plan 1231, PID 007-657-641 136000 & PID 007-657-668 BL10, DL12, Plan 1231, PID 007-657-757 137000 LA, Plan 1231, PID 002-373-165 160000 Lot 1, Plan VIP66385, PID 023-975-091 160005 L16, Plan 1231, PID 005-172-900 205000 L7, Plan 1231, PID 007-637-233 291000 L41, Plan 7070, PID 005-820-871 404000 L3, Plan 27860, PID 002-221-209 469026 L3, Plan VIP57697, PID 018-508-090 786300 L14, Plan VIS3416, PID 018-934-331 854275 L1, Plan 10983, PID 005-183-219 894000 L16, Plan VIP66922, PID 024-102-334 919042 L2, Plan 21452, PID 003-395-723 932000 L22, Plan VIS3601, PID 023-016-418 959562

Upset Price 19,062.63 5,174.02 24,328.03 6,587.15 6,107.62 4,363.49 2,625.08 7,563.92 7,618.38 5,265.19 4,537.97 3,039.13 9,442.04 9,441.86 1,740.09 13,608.50 71,172.59 8,592.13 12,660.05

To meet the requirements of Section 407 of the Local Government Act, properties purchased for tax sale must be paid immediately by cash, certified cheque or bank draft.

Prospective purchasers are hereby notified that purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property when the transfer of title occurs following expiration of the redemption period.

Dated at Lake Cowichan, BC this 12th day of September, 2014

Ronnie Gill, CGA Collector

Torrential rains caused most players to head in for an early lunch at the clubhouse. Only a few foursomes braved the deluge to finish their games.

This was disappointing as we were hosting a dozen golfers from Saltspring for an Interclub Match. Although the match was shortened, prizes were still awarded, with John McCormick and Glen Richardson on the winning team.

Grant Parr was not bothered by the rain as he picked up both Closest to the Pin prizes. Frank Fraser, Gerry Janzen and Rocky Wise shot birdies and Leo Tardiff got a Chip In Par. Inside Golf Magazine has proclaimed March Meadows a Hidden Gem in its annual rating of B.C.’s Top Golf Courses. We were back to incredible late summer weather, and the course certainly lived up to this description. Mark Kloske fired a 77 to take Low Gross and Jug Kalar won Low Net with a 67.

Jim Peterson and Tom Clarkson collected the K.P.’s. Birdie prizes were claimed by John McCormick, Kalar, Tom Denninger, John Barger and Kloske with two. Clarkson and Lance Lingren made Sandy Pars.

Duffer O’Doule says, “Every time a golfer makes a Birdie, he must subsequently make two triple Bogeys to restore the fundamental equilibriumof the universe”.

Submitted by Rick Nott (September 9, 2014)

RCMP: black scooter stolen in Lake Cowichan Ross Armour

Lake CowiChan Gazette

Lake Cowichan RCMP has a theft case on its hands again after a black scooter was stolen recently in Lake Cowichan.

The scooter was reported missing in the early part of last week.

“Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating an all black, 2003, 49cc Honda NPS50 Scooter, which was stolen from a residence on Grosskleg Way in Lake Cowichan, B.C., between 5 p.m. on 2014-09-10 and 9 a.m. on 2014-09-11,” Cst. Caston from the Lake Cowichan RCMP said in a press release.

“Anyone with further information on this crime is asked to call the Lake Cowichan Royal Canadian Mounted Police at (250) 749-6668, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.”

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$219,000

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Lot 8 Indian Road 276 South Shore Rd.

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127 Darnell Rd.

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93 & 95 South Shore Rd.

$153,400

$225,000

$399,000

Cute cottage, easy walk to town

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Cozy home with country kitchen, bonus partially finished basement.

Central location.

Large lot, well cared for home

$189,000

$239,800

438 Point Ideal Road First class home overlooking the marina

$499,000

385 Lake Park, $195,000 NEW LISTING

$349,000

10484 Youbou Rd.

Lake view from kitchen, landscaped, .52 acre

204 -138 South Shore

Marvellous home on .98 acre overlooking Lake Cowichan

$449,900

169 South Shore

Awesome renovations, nothing to do but move in

$499,000

$1,495,000 10670 Youbou 2 bedroom & den, newer roof, heat pump, close to Arbutus Park

$219,000

Lake view lot, includes awesome boat

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$399,999 266 Hillside Road 3 bedroom A-frame with separate shop.

$239,000

10003 March Rd Waterfront, great beach and amazing price

$349,000 $650,000 $124,900 10652 Youbou OFF THE GRID WATERFRONTS 13 acres.........$399,000 SOLD Fabulous Water Views, this charming home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, original fir floors, new roof, heat pump and could be your new getaway cottage, retirement, or your very first home, close to Arbutus Park.

$269,000

228 Grants Lake Rd. 175 MacDonald Awesome house & land.

Private.

6794 3rd St.

Honeymoon Bay, Character home across from park

$244,900

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49 acres.........$625,000 49 acres.........$725,000 49 acres.........$765,000

Trees, full sun, great beaches

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21 Paddleduck Lane

Big lot, huge shop

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Honda has what they Zack Spencer The latest entry is the call Magic Seats: an Honda Fit, the only vehicle in this comoutrageously simple rear seat design petitive class to come with an amazing that allows the seat bottom to flip up, array of seating options that make it a making the rear seat floor accessible to wonder-on-wheels. store large or tall objects. This would be a great place to transport a dog, almost Looks like a kennel on wheels. Since the fuel In an age where most cars get bigger tank is placed under the front seats from one generation to the next, Honda instead of the typical location under has bucked the trend and actually the rear cargo floor, this allowed the shaved 41mm off the overall length of designers to lower the rear floor offering this new 2015 Fit, but improved interior a much deeper cargo area. Combine this volume. The way they achieved this is by with the ability of the rear seats to fold, stretching the wheelbase and shortening plus the front passenger seat to be rethe front and rear overhangs. This move clined to help transport extra long items also helped in the styling department the Fit has the space race won. by producing more of a wedge front surface with a sleeker front windshield.

Drive The Fit now looks longer, sleeker, and Honda has a new line of engines it less top heavy. Priced from $14,495 calls Earth Dreams, a less than subtle $22,595, the Fit, on paper, might not mocking of Mazda’s Skyactiv. The look as attractive as the top selling essence of this new engine technology Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. But when is taking variable valve timing and direct the buyer factors in the versatility of this injection, plus a lighter design to help in vehicle and the fact it has the highest power delivery and fuel consumption. retained value in this class, according to The new 1.5L engine has eleven per cent Canadian Black Book, it can offer good more power, at 130hp, plus more torque value. at 114 lb.-ft. but is 27 per cent lighter than the old engine. The power goes Inside to either an all-new 6-speed manual As attractive as the new exterior is, the that is available on all trim levels or a interior has always been the real story. new continuously variable transmission There is no other car in the subcompact, that expands the gear, ratio range by or even the compact class, that has the fourteen percent. What this means in same functionality and flexibility. This

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Susan Brown

August 20, 1952 - August 27, 2014 On August 27th, 2014 Susan Nadine Brown passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Sue is survived by her son Brett Horwood (Trudy) and her special granddaughters Abby and Elizabeth. Sue’s friends were very important to her and she was known for her kindness and sense of humour. Sue loved mystery novels, movies and a good card game (especially bridge!)

A celebration of life will be held this Saturday, September 20th 1:00pm at the Lake Cowichan Curling Lounge.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Walter Daniel Knowles White March 10, 1930 – September 12, 2014

Walter passed away suddenly at home on September 12, 2014.

He was born in Kingston, ON and moved to Meath Park, SK and from there to BC. He walked the streets with his brother Lloyd looking for work and found it in a furniture factory putting cribs together. When that job finished he found work in the forestry industry for 44 years. When he retired he was treated to a helicopter ride which he enjoyed and appreciated. Walter came from a large family and was known to locals as the “chicken man� as he used to sell eggs as his hobby.

He also delivered local papers when his daughter went off to college.

Walter is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Linda.

Walter was a real family man and loved his wife and children; Aldena (Ian) Kovacich and their children Jersey, Alexa, Cameron and Joshua; Celina Bewcyk (Michael) and their children Miah and Marcus; Enid Eriksson (Myron Jones) and their children Hannah and Freya and Verlie Hansen and her children Velvet (son Teagan), Danial (son Eithen), Sierra, Micheal and Matthew.

He is also survived by seven siblings Lloyd, Mary Ellen, Robert, May, Susan, Lee and Donald and predeceased by three siblings Frederick, Lavina, Jeannetta.

There will be an open house to come and share stories and memories of Walter at 106 Eldred Road, Lake Cowichan on Friday, September 19 from 1:00 – 4:00PM. “We love you dad and you will always be remembered�

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the The Diabetes Association, SPCA, Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Canadian Cancer Society or Sons of Norway.

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KELLY, Eileen Sophie October 11, 1935 – August 29, 2014 After a long struggle with a progressive illness, it’s with heavy hearts and warm memories we announce the passing of Eileen Kelly on August 29th, 2014 in Abbotsford BC. Born on October 11, 1935 in Montreal Que., a child of the depression, a mother of baby boomers and the grandmother of today’s youth she was the inspirational anchor for all that knew and loved her.

After moving to Vancouver Island in 1966 with her husband Earl Kelly Sr. (predeceased in 1980) and a young family of three she lived in the Cowichan Valley for over 35 years befriending many.

Eileen had two step sisters, a step brother and is survived by her other two brothers and a sister, three children, Earl, John, Donna and their families including 9 grandchildren.

A positive and endearing person Eileen lived her life lovingly sharing and bestowing her virtues of optimism, sincerity, humor and common sense with anyone fortunate enough to have known her. She will be sorrowfully missed, but will live on forever in our hearts, and in the twinkle of her grandchildren’s eyes.

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The Lake Cowichan Food Bank Society is still looking for donations of food, including vegetables and fruits harvested from your garden. If you have a cash or food donation, please call Betty Sanddar at 250-749-4802, or Cindy Vaast at 250-749-6239. Cheques can be mailed to the Lake Cowichan Food Bank Society, Box 1087, Lake Cowichan, B.C., V0R 2G0.

• Fundraiser for Aimee Smith-Brown

The family of a local woman who recently lost her battle with cancer needs your help.

Head down to Jakes at the Lake in Lake Cowichan on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 4:30 p.m. for an evening of entertainment and giving back. Listen to The Sugar Beetles and participate in a 50/50 draw, live and silent auction, and a raffle draw. As well, 50 per cent of any item purchased off the menu will go to the Smith-Brown family (not including alcoholic beverages). Donations to the family can be made at any Island Savings location in the Valley. For more information, contact Natasha Cools at 250-701-7152, or Aliya Khan at 250-732-2826.

• Honeymoon Bay Market

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Don’t forget to take in the Honeymoon Bay Market while the weather is still cooperating.

The market takes place ever Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through until Thanksgiving.

Look for in-season, local produce, sewing, baking, preserves, arts and crafts, and more.

A team of local carpet bowlers have recently come back home with a silver medal from the national championships. The team, based out of Duncan, was lead by team captain Jean McIntyre, 76, from Lake Cowichan and won a silver medal at the 55+ event held in Edmonton, August 27 to 30. Also on the team were Egon Gron (late 80’s), George Capella (92) and Connie Parker (75). Parker is the mother of Linda Blatchford who works for Cowichan Lake Recreation based out of the sports arena in town. The team actually tied for gold, with another team from British Columbia, but lost a four-end overtime playoff to determine the overall winner, resulting in a silver medal. Also, Capella notably was the oldest competitor at the tournament.

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Head on down to the Saywell Park parking lot on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. for the final Junk in the Trunk of the season. New vendors are welcome, with 30 stalls available. Just $15 a stall. Reserve your space by phoning 250-749-3244, or email lcchamber@shaw.ca.

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