Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Cowichan News Leader Pictorial 13
Chemainus ballÄeld going to the dogs
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hemainus dog owners will continue to have a place to walk their beloved pooches during the fall and winter months after North Cowichan reaf¿rmed its decision to allow use of the Chemainus ball¿eld as an off-leash
dog park. The park will be open to dog owners from Sept. 1 to March 15. They will be subject to regulations according to the animal control bylaw. In addition, dog owners will be subject to ¿nes if they do not pick up and properly dispose of their animal’s fecal matter or if their dog is found to be excessively barking. As part of the recommendation, the municipality will also consider including a fully fenced stand-alone dog park in the 2012 Parks and Recreation Capital budget and in the Chemainus Town Centre Revitalization Plan. The recommendations were approved June 15. — Niomi Pearson
Kinsol Trestle Grand Re-opening Thursday July 28, 2011 Between 11am – 2 pm Ashley Degraaf/¿le
Some readers think this gadget is an aid for cleaning Äsh.
Gadget query hooks some answers
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omething’s ¿shy about Obie Olson’s gadget. Literally. Olson asked News Leader Pictorial readers for help last month in determining the purpose of a wooden device in his possession he believes dates back from the 1920s. Mill Bay resident Emerson Dobroskay is one of a handful who suggested the unit was a ¿sherman’s friend. “I’m a senior citizen who grew up in Saskatoon, but I’ve seen a similar tool up in Saskatchewan’s north where the ¿shing is fantastic. “The a-ha moment came when I saw where this tool came from. Cape Breton has never been home to the wealthy — hardworking and resourceful, yes. “I believe this home-made tool is a ¿sherman’s third hand. By sliding a ¿sh’s tail ¿n in and locking it down, it would permit the ¿sher’s other hands to be available to de-scale and ¿llet a ¿sh. “It would be a very useful tool for the price of a couple of pipe hold-downs. I can’t tell from a black-and-white picture, but I will guess that the pipe hold-downs are copper or brass. In that case, the metal pieces would, in fact, add a measure of health safety, given the antibacterial properties of copper (and brass to a lesser extent).” Another take came from Tom Budd who suggested it could be used to tighten the girth of an English saddle. — John McKinley
Be a part of history! The Cowichan Valley Regional District invites you to the official re-opening of the Kinsol Trestle – the ”Jewel in the Crown” of the Cowichan Valley Trail. There will be refreshments, entertainment, information booths and more!*
The historic Kinsol Trestle re-opens July 28, 2011, following major rehabilitation work led by the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) to save this magnificent structure. The 90-year-old wooden rail trestle is the tallest in Canada. The trestle rehabilitation project was a significant rtt undertaking by the CVRD, and received generous support ps from major sponsors, local businesses, community groups and individuals – all of whom share a desire to preserve an important feature of Cowichan’s history. Cowichan Valley Trail users will be able to cross the Kinsol Trestle between Shawnigan Lake and the communities of Glenora, Lake Cowichan and Duncan/North Cowichan – a continuous trail distance of over 70 kilometres!
Go to www.cvrd.bc.ca for more information. * Note: Parking on-site is limited. Free shuttle buses will
be available at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre (2804 Shawnigan Lake Road ) starting at 10:00am.
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