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Honeymoon Bay gets new fire chief after John Rowley ends 20-year career Town gets ready to accept nominations for Sports Wall of Fame’s second year

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Hockey player Katelyn Atchison fostered the beginnings of her hockey career in Lake Cowichan during a time when hardly any girls played the sport. Now thousands more across Canada do. Atchison finds herself playing college junior hockey in Alberta for the Sherwood Park Steele. Above: Atchison returned home for Christmas and had some time to take in a local scrimmage at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena; she was the only girl in attendance at the open ice time. See page 12 for full story and more photos. Dorian Geiger photo

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Hanging up the helmet after 20 years of service A look back on the notable career of Honeymoon Bay fire chief John Rowley Dorian Geiger Gazette editor It was a day mixed with emotion for Honeymoon Bay re chief John Rowley when the 20-year veteran decided to hang up the helmet and retire on Dec. 18. Rowley had been with HBFD since 1991 and was appointed re chief in 1997. “I feel satisfaction. It has been a good, long run,” said Rowley. At rst, however, Rowley said he had no idea his reign as Honeymoon Bay’s re chief would have spanned two decades when he rst signed up for the position. “I didn’t join to put in 20 years — it just happened and I got more involved with. It was very interesting, challenging and fun and I met a lot of great people,” he added. For Rowley, the hundreds upon hundreds of hours his volunteer re crew of 18 put in annually is what has impressed him the most over his lengthy reghting tenure. “The dedication of the people here is the most remarkable thing. A tremendous amount of time goes into this organization and the time these guys have to put in with practice and training. That, I think, is the biggest thrill of it all and they deserve a lot of respect,” said Rowley. Despite the fantastic memories Rowley has had, he stressed battling blazes had its bittersweet angle, too. “It’s a game of triumph and tragedy. There’s a lot of heartbreak that you see — people losing property and their lives and there’s also the triumph where you can intervene and maybe save a building from burning down. Those are the great things.” Rowley said some of his best memories lied not in ghting res but spending time with members of his crew, as they were akin to family.

It were the little things that made Rowley’s career both special and memorable. Memories like HBFD Remembrance Day ceremonies, where the department treks up Mount Bolduc to pay homeage to the wrecked remains of a Lockheed Ventura Coastal Patrol Plane with a crew of six passengers that crashed on April 25, 1944. HBFD has carried out this tradition for several years and the department has made Remembrance Day on Mount Bolduc a yearly ritual. It are moments like these that will stick with Rowley for the remainder of his days. Rowley even played an extensive role in having the site recognized and acquiring signage for the area. Rowley’s tenure also saw the arrival of Cowichan Lake’s only reghting speed boat and an increase of volunteer re ghters. Rowley has now turned the reigns of the department over to Keith Bird, who has since replaced the former re chief. Bird has been with HBFD since 2004. He brings much experience and a specialized knowledge of occupational rst aid to the table. Not only is Bird a ghter of res that devour forests, he’s also a forest enhancer. Bird works for the British Columbia Ministry of Forestry and works in the area of forest genetics, helping repopulate second-growth forests. He’s excited to absorb his new position and hopes to maintain the same standard of quality Rowley established in his time as re chief. “It’s a great privilege and honour to have served with John up to this point and now my intent is to move us forward and keep the excellence as high as John as held it. The community deserves it,” said Bird. Honeymoon Bay got their rst peek at the new re chief the same day he acquired the position, on Dec. 18. During the community’s annual Christmas dinner, Bird accepted a $1,000 cheque from the Honeymoon Bay Society for reworks at Bay Days. If the past year was any indication — HBFD responded to two res and 24 calls in 2011 — Bird will have his hands full in the coming year.

Top: Honeymoon Bay Fire Department’s brand new fire chief Keith Bird (left) poses with former HBFD fire chief John Rowley. Rowley has retired after 20 years of service with HBFD and has served as fire chief since 1997. Bird has been with with HFBD since 2004 and brings an extensive knowledge of first aid procedures to the department. Left Former HBFD’s fire chief John Rowley shows of his fire chief helmet on Dec. 18 in Honeymoon Bay before turing it, along with the keys to the department over to Keith Bird, HBFD’s newest fire chief. Dorian Geiger photos

Heritage Sports Wall of Fame accepting nominations for 2012 Town optimistic Wall of Fame will continue to help local athletes grow and become recognized Dorian Geiger Gazette editor

Top: The Dawn Coe-Jones sign upon entering Lake Cowichan. Coe-Jones was one of the first athletes inducted into the Sports Wall of Fame in 2011. Bottom: Mayor Ross Forrest poses in front of the Heritage Sports Wall of Fame. Dorian Geiger photos

After being introduced in 2011, the Heritage Sports Wall of Fame is now open to nominations for this year’s set of inductees. An athlete himself, Mayor Ross Forrest is excited for this year’s set of Wall of Fame nominations. Forrest was one of the rst athletes with a prosthetic leg to play hockey in the area. “We have the nomination package now where people can nominate someone,” said Forrest. A committee will then go over the nominations and select one or two athletes to be inducted. These will be announced during Heritage Days. The mayor also indicated that the Wall of Fame is also looking to expand outside sports into more community-oriented feats or those who have gone on to see success on the national and international stage. As an example, Forrest cited Bill Saywell, who served as Simon Fraser University’s president as a potential candidate. “There’s lots of people who have done quite well nationally and internationally that have come from Lake Cowichan so maybe they would be on that award,” said Forrest. Town Councillor Tim McGonigle was also in agreement that the Wall of Fame program is a valuable initiative. “It’s an opportunity to recognize our sports heroes in some way and the Wall of Fame is the appropriate spot to do it. It’s situated in a beautiful facility, in an awesome building. It’s a great way to pay homage to some great people,” said McGonigle. Local golfer Dawn Coe-Jones made a name for herself on

the national golf circuit and now a wooden sign commemorating her impressive career graces the entrance to Lake Cowichan. She was honoured to be one of the rst Wall of Fame Inductees. “I’m very honoured having grown up there and having the support of the town ever since I began my golf career. It was very cool and really nice. Everytime when I was announced on the tee when I was on tour I was from Lake Cowichan, British Columbia and for them to acknowledge me that’s cool,” said Coe-Jones. Coe-Jones was inducted alongside Brad Palmer, a former National Hockey League superstar, Gord Tuck, a world champion snow and water skier and Charlie Stroulger, local baseball fanatic. It was emotional for Coe-Jones to be inducted alongside such momentous athletes, many of whom she grew up around. “No one could call a strike like Charlie Stroulger and Brad used to shoot pucks at me as a kid so I have a real connection to all of these inductees,” added Coe-Jones. She thinks the Wall of Fame initiative gives youth athletes in the area an added incentive to perform and succeed in athletics. “Kids growing up need role models and those of us that are on that wall can provide some inspiration for them. Hopefully it serves as inspiration for some young kids to realize just because you come from a small town doesn’t mean you can’t achieve goals and set your goals high.” Coe Jones explained. Coe-Jones was especially struck by the will power, ambition and drive in Tuck, citing him as an inspiration to herself. Tuck lost one of his legs at the age of 18 after suffering a logging accident. “When you look at what he overcame and, he said no, this isn’t going to be me and he rose himself to a world class athlete that should be an inspiration to any kid that anything is possible. He’s an inspiration to me,” she added. Nomination packages can be picked up at Town Hall and nominations will be accepted until February.

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Retreads wrap up 2011 and complete 47 hikes Our latest excursion involved six members doing a more gentle hike on the east side of the Mesachie Forestry Research Station. We went up through the trees, admiring some very large Douglas rs and cedars in a historical tree monitoring part of the station. Then up to the log landing, down to the lake and along the lake side trail to the forest research ofce and then back along the road to the gate. Going the pace we chose, it took us about two hours. Along the way we stopped at some of the popular camping beaches, enjoyed the lake scenery, and also harvested empty beer cans and bottles and other garbage. We met a forestry staff member who explained that there are also walking paths

along the west side of the station which looks towards Honeymoon Bay. A possible interesting hike through some of the forest research plots for another day. We completed this session with a coffee and snacks at the Honeymoon Bay coffee mill. On Dec. 9 retread hikers and friends gathered at the Curling Lounge for their annual Christmas party. It was organized and hosted by the Cowichan Lake Recreation staff. We enjoyed friendship, drinks and a delicious lasagna meal. During the opening period we rolled a photographic show of hiking pictures taken during 2011. The evening ended with a vigorous round of dances. An excellent time was had by all It is impressive to note that throughout 2011, the Retreads

completed 47 hikes around the area with a wide age range of participants. The retreads also organized the Terry Fox Run and walk for cancer, which was pretty successful considering it was our rst time. Some hikes such as the Juan de Fuca trail sections, the hike around the top of Mount Tzouhalem, the hike up and around Maple Mountain and the hike all the way up Mount Prevost were really challenging while others were such as the Kinsol trestle, Mount Bolduc and Eves Park hikes were more of historical or social interest. We did Bald Mountain, the Fisherman’s Trail and the Cowichan River Loop each three times. We never tire of these wonderful hikes that are located right in our own back

yard and feel so lucky to be in such an interesting area. For a number of the more challenging hikes we were joined and guided by members of the Cowichan Outdoor Group, and we are happy to report reciprocal memberships with this group that does most of their hikes on Sundays. It has been very rewarding to hike together with experienced members of the Duncan club. Our nal hike for this year on Dec. 21 was an exploratory hike up the Holland Creek area behind Ladysmith. We have a set of hikes and leaders organized for the rst three months of 2012. Please contact Jean Cozens 250-749-6156 for information, or join the club at Cowichan Recreation ofce. -David Kidd, Lake Cowichan Retreads

Not so festive a Christmas delivery Dorian Geiger Gazette editor On Dec. 16, there was a nasty surprise found at the United Church in Lake Cowichan. The United Church, which often collects used goods such as toys for children and underprivileged families around Christmas had been turned into a garbage dump. Everything from an old wooden door to paint cans, old carpet and a vacuum cleaner,

among were left on site for Church staff to tend to. Anne Khan helps caretake the property and she was appalled at the degree of neglect and ignorance the garbage-dumpers exhibited. She noted that the Church either now has to arrange for a truck to haul the garbage away or contract a company out to carry out the removal of the debris. “This is very disgusting to come here and have to nd all this mess here,” said Khan.

Retreads members Pauline and Joe Balmer enjoy a dance on Dec. 9 during the Retreads annual Christmas party at Cowichan Rocks Curling Club. David Kidd photo

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The side area of Lake Cowichan United Church was meant for a drop-off for reusable goods and gifts for underprivileged families at Christmas time but unfortunately some residents decided to take advantage of this. She also noted the problem has occurred before and that it is unacceptable.

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OPINION & COMMENT

New Years Resolution for you and your community

Around this time of the year, there is always discussions around New Year’s resolutions and how you can make a change for the better in your life. If you found that your new years’ resolutions are a little more challenging than planned or not as much fun as you had hoped, how about something that would be a benefit to you and your community... become a volunteer! When you look around our community there are many groups and organizations that are always looking for more help and would provide a chance for you to help the community and feel good about what you are doing. For those interested in theatre, the Kaatza Lakeside Players are always looking for volunteers and what a great experience to learn something new, either on stage or behind the scenes. If more exercise is your new years resolution, the Cowichan Lake Retreads head out on interesting hikes through out the year. There are many groups at the lake making our area a better place to live and they are always looking for new members and new ideas. There is always many community activities going on at the lake, just not enough people helping out. If you want to get more involved in your community, check out a group that interests you and start having some fun. Get involved in your community, everyone will benefit.

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B.C. braces for Japan tsunami debris By Tom Fletcher

VICTORIA – With scattered reports of light debris already arriving on the west coast of North America, B.C. officials are bracing for thousands of tonnes of material to wash ashore from the March 2011 tsunami in Japan. Tofino residents

have begun reporting increased Japanese material washing ashore at Long Beach and other western coastal areas of Vancouver Island. There are reports from both Washington State and Alaska of plastic floats identified as being from a Japanese oyster farm, and lumber and other light objects have been reported showing up along the coast nine months after the disaster. Canadian federal, provincial and local officials are setting

up a task force to deal with the material on that washes ashore in B.C. Part of the job will be identifying hazardous materials that may make it across the ocean. The tsunami struck Japan March 11, triggered by a 9.0 magnitude megathrust earthquake centred off the coast of the Tokuhu region of Japan. As the debris field was tracked moving across the Pacific Ocean, scientists in Hawaii estimated in October that as much

as 18 million tonnes of material could be carried along. Appliances, television sets, boats and structures were seen floating in a patch more than 3,000 km long. The initial estimate was that it could take until 2014 for debris to cross the ocean. But experts have since indicated that buoyant objects can be pushed by winds and arrive much earlier. In November, the B.C. and federal governments announced $4.5 million in recon-

struction aid for the Tokuhu region of Japan. Governments provided $2 million each, and Canada’s forest industry contributed the other $500,000. The funds will go toward a school, care facility or other public project to demonstrate the value of wood construction in earthquake zones. Governments and industry have a similar program in China. The Canadian and B.C. governments previously gave $1.5 million to the Red

CTV Empty containers and other light objects with Japanese labels have become more frequent finds on B.C. beaches. Cross for immediate disaster relief in Japan. Private cash and in-kind donations from Cana-

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Prosperity: Rise & fall of the local three big mills Top: Hillcrest Lumber Company logging employees, June 1940. Lower left: Hillcrest Lumber Company mill at Mesachie Lake as it looked in the late 940’s. Originally the mill was located at Sahtlam near Duncan, but was dismantled and moved to the new site at Mesachie Lake around 1943. Today, the view from this vantage point is much different. The mill and all the outbuildings are long gone but the community of Mesachie Lake is alive and well.

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Pages of History

The exact date of the beginning of commercial logging in the area is unknown but research shows that in 1879 a timber lease, worth an estimated 7,000 + acres of timber, was granted to two men, Sutton and W. Robertson. Over the following By Rolli Gunderson decades hundreds of lumbering operations (logging operations, lumber mills and shake and shingle mills) employing thousands of workers have come and gone. Years and years of continual logging of the timber rich local mountains eventually took its toll. By the beginning of the 21st Century there were but a few “gypo” (logging) operations left. The business of harvesting the forests at non stop pace had run it’s course, ending in January 2001 with the (demise) permanent closure of the last of the area’s “three big mills” namely BCFP lumber mill at Youbou. It had been a grand beginning for the industry as a whole and later, the three biggest mills of the Cowichan Lake area. Commencing in the early 1900’s, Cottonwood (later called Youbou) Empire Lumber Company mill and logging operation was off to a start. With the eventual construction of company residential houses as well as a school, church, stores and other community buildings, the settlement was well on it’s way to becoming a well planned close-knit community. The first of the big three mills to close was Hillcrest Lumber Company’s (HLC) mill at Mesachie Lake along with its nearby logging operations. HLC operated continuously from 1943 until 1969, when the mill was dismantled removed. Although the community survived, the land the mill was located on was sold. Today the former old mill site belongs to Camp Imadene while the pleasant residential area continues to provide homes for families. The second of the Big Three lumber mills to close permanently (1981) was Honeymoon Bay’s

Western Forest Products lumber mill and its logging operation. In 1942, Lake Logging Company “built a 100,000 capacity plant “ (Western Forest Products website) at Honeymoon Bay. There were several small-specialized mills within the plant including the band mill and Swedish gang mill, which were used to cut smaller logs, supplied by lumberman (Kansas native) Ralph Round’s nearby timber claim. Also built was a new logging operation at Meade Creek. The camp was located on property that present day Cowichan Lake CVRD Incinerator garbage dump and several nearby forestry related businesses, occupy. “Over the years Western Forest Industries undertook a $1 million expansion of the Honeymoon Bay community and construction of a new logging camp near Gordon River. In 1948, WFI at Honeymoon Bay invested $2 million in the sawmill, shingle mill and power plant that had been destroyed by fire. “Western Forest Industries new camp at Gordon River was recognized as the most modern camp in the country. Its cookhouse was said to be the first completely outfitted with steam tables and could serve 350 at a sitting. The camp contained 18 bunkhouses each rooming 16, plus 11 duplexes for families and 6 individual quarters for staff.” By 1981, except for the mill itself, nearly all of WFI’s local holdings, including it’s logging community at Gordon River, were gone. The Ottawa Citizen newspaper dated Oct. 18, 1981 reported under the headline “Decision to Close [mill] is Betrayal say Sawmill workers” and that “400 primary jobs in the {Cowichan} Valley were lost”. The mill was later dismantled with the land it stood on, sold for the building of new residential homes and RV parks. The thriving community of Honeymoon Bay remains a pleasant place just as it did in former years. After the closure of each of the three big mills, the once-company-owned communities felt the loss, financially and otherwise. Although many were forced to move to places where they could find employment, there were also those who stayed and were joined by newcomers, who together worked toward ensuring that their communities would survive.

Public Consultation Meeting Proposal from the Ministry of Education to provide Modular Classrooms for a Lake Cowichan Elementary School To be held at Palsson Elementary on Monday, January 16th, 2012 Tour of Palsson Elementary Modular Classrooms Public Meeting at Palsson Elementary Gym

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A Public Consultation Meeting is taking place on Monday, January 16th, 2012 regarding the proposal by the Ministry of Education to provide Modular Classrooms at either AB Greenwell Elementary or Palsson Elementary as an interim measure until a new school is approved. The Board of Education SD 79 (Cowichan Valley) seeks input from citizens of Lake Cowichan on how to meet the educational facility needs of the community.

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Pages of History

Fifty years in Review 1912 - 1962

1912 – One hundred years ago the E & N (Esquimalt & Nanaimo) Railway line was extended to Lake Cowichan ending at the newly constructed railway station (which today serves as Kaatza Station Museum). The prime reason for the rail line was to enable timber to be easily transported out of the area to market. Passenger service, which commenced in 1913, was a huge boon to those who lived and worked here. As the area was no longer isolated, it enabled citizens, visitors and men looking for logging jobs to easily access or leave the area. With the introduc-

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tion of the rail line the forests were pretty-well logged non-stop over the following decades.

The CNR 2121 steam engine waits with a loaded train for the CNR gas-motor car to clear the station at Youbou before it heads out with it’s load. Workhorses of the logging industry, train loads like this, for decades, regularly left Youbou piled high with lumber or logs. Photo Kaatza Station Museum

It was a great change from the days when the Cowichan River was used (and abused) for log drives, a method that was used to “chute logs down towards the ocean” (Camp to Community website.) It was many decades later when train service was discontinued, that the use of logging trucks to transport logs became the norm. 1920 – By now, the Medina Lumber Company mill was well established at Cottonwood (soon to be called Youbou) where a community was developing. Many new logging camps were established along the lakeshore, as were float camps. By now, the Cowichan Lake area had established itself as the “busiest logging area in all of B. C.” Beginning in the 1920’s and for many years hence, George and Suzanne Simpson, early residents of Marble Bay on Cowichan Lake, began to collect, what would later be recognized as one of the most notable collections of Rhododendron species in B. C. Collected from various places throughout the world, many plants were grown from seed “collected directly or indirectly from famous plant explorers of the day”. In 1974, the Simpson lakeside estate, complete with it’s priceless collection of Rhododendrons, was

left to the University of Victoria. 1944 – With a population of about 650, the community of Lake Cowichan was incorporated as a Village on August 16, 1944. The first Board of Commissioners (now town council) of Lake Cowichan included appointees William F. Grosskleg (chairman), Roy E. Scott and Vern Weaver (recording secretary). Archie Greenwell was appointed village clerk. Many years later, Greenwell was made the first Freeman of the Town of Lake Cowichan. In later years, Tom Gordon was to receive the same honour as was Hazel Beech, who in 2010 was the first woman to receive the honourary title. 1944 – Believed to be the first permanent dentist to this area was Dr. Edwin Sims Tait who opened a dental practice at the Smith Block in a small space that today is part of the Shaker Mill Restaurant. Tait practiced for several years before he died on July 24, 1958 at his home on Gordon Road. Dr. Dave Sharp took over the business in 1958 and soon built a new dental office near the post office on South Shore Road. 1946 – Canada’s largest recorded earthquake on land, measuring 7.3 in magnitude, occurred west of Courtenay on Sunday morning, June 23, 1946. It was felt in many areas of the island including the Cowichan Lake area. A first hand report given by a local person explained the fear that she experienced while Greendale Road (then called Cowichan Lake Road) “rolled in waves” and huge trees whirled in circles above as several brick chimney’s toppled over and crashed to the ground. Another local reported that a tidal wave took place on the lake and several points of land (beaches) dropped out of sight, permanently changing sections of shoreline. 1948 – A catastrophe struck

on July 1948 when Western Forest Products lumber mill at Honeymoon Bay was destroyed by fire leaving about 500 individuals unemployed. The mill was rebuilt and operation resumed in 1950. The mill operated until 1982 when it closed down. Today a nice residential area and R V campsite are located on the former mill property. 1950 – The R.C.M.P. took over policing duties from the B. C. Provincial Police. One of the earliest police stations (usually called offices) was a tiny building located on South Shore Road adjacent to today’s Forest Workers Memorial Park. 1956 – British Columbia Forest Products built a weir across the mouth of the river to ensure a constant flow of water for their Crofton mill. In early times, on the same site was McCallum’s Landing where passengers and settlers and those with horse pack trains hired a barge or boat to transport them to their destination up the lake. 1950s - The first woman to hold an elected position on Lake Cowichan town council was Mildred Child. She served a few years as commissioner (councilor) in the1950s before assuming the position of mayor in 1960. She held that position for eight years. Prior to her civic service she worked for the local school district.

Mildred Child, first person of her gender to hold the position of councilor and Mayor of the village of Lake Cowichan. Photo Kaatza Station Museum

Mrs. Child died in 1975 and although she no longer lived at Lake Cowichan her remains were scattered on Cowichan Lake as per

her wishes. The second and third women to be elected to town council were Hazel Elves Beech and Jean Brown. The “old boys” network was slowly fading away.

One of the first Lake Cowichan schools, it served the community well, first as a school, later as a church and scout hall. Lastly it was used for school district storage before being used in a controlled burn by the local fire department. Circa 1959. Photo Kaatza Station Museum

1959-1960 – One of the oldest schools in the community, although no longer in use, was razed by flames during a controlled burn (fire practice) by the Lake Cowichan Volunteer Fire Department. The schoolhouse was located near the corner of King George and Renfrew Street, on a section of property that Evergreen Place apartments is now situated. 1961 – The Lake Cowichan High School grad class of 1961 lists 50 students in the ’61 school annual, the Azurate. The following are believed to still be living in the Cowichan Lake area or have moved back: Gordon Austin, Vivian Dams, Lance Lingren, Barbara Niebergall (Newton), Karen Pederson and Brenda Ross (Cartmell). Of the twenty-four teachers listed in the same annual, only one resides here, namely Mrs. Lucile Palsson!

Taken about 1945, this photo shows Cowichan Lake High School as it looked prior the many additions and remodeling that went on for years, finally to evolve as present day LCSS. This section remains a part of today’s LCSS building, although no longer recognizable. Photo Kaatza Station Museum

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“To get more sleep “To get more projects “To go on all the scary “To take up weight because I have an 18 completed around rides at Disneyland.” training in order and to get stronger and and a one-year-old.” town.” healthier again.”

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“To go to Disneyland.”

“To get paid more and work less.”

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farmers relied on the Wheat Board to get the best possible price for their grain and to support their families through a single-desk seller that helped them negotiate for better prices. The Wheat Board is more than a single desk, however; it represents the idea that those who produce the nal product ought to have a say in the whole system of production.

While the running of the Wheat Board has been shaped essentially by farmers, since 1998, 10 out of the 15 directors on the board have been elected by farmers themselves. Farmers have been in the driver’s seat of an institution that works on their behalf. We have all beneted as a result of farmers guiding the Wheat Board. The government ignored section 47.1 of the Canadian Wheat Board Act, which states that any proposed changes to the Wheat Board’s marketing structure must be put to farmers for a vote. A Federal Court judge ruled in December that the government violated the Canadian Wheat Board Act by not going directly to farmers and offering a plebiscite on the proposed changes. Many have said that those who stand to gain the most from ending a single-desk system are the corporations, players such as Cargill, Viterra, Bunge and others that

have been involved with agriculture all along. Prot is the bottom line of these corporations, not maximizing the return to farmers, the well-being of rural communities or ensuring that transportation networks across the Prairies are used in the most cost-effective way for farmers and the overall economy. The National Farmers Union stated: “Ending the single desk authority of the CWB… would transfer wealth created by Canadian farmers to big private, often foreign-owned grain companies instead of being returned to farmers and spent in their communities.” Now questions are being raised about supply management for dairy and eggs which will have an impact on our farmers here on the Island. When Canada’s economy is slowing to a crawl, this government should be building up our agriculture sector— not tearing it down.

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10594 Youbou Rd.

8690 North Shore Rd.

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174 Elk Road

276 South Shore Rd.

$1,549,000

$235,000

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122 South Shore Rd.

18 King George

77 Nelson Rd.

$105,000

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$845,000

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$209,000 $550,000

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$2,500,000

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$169,000

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$265,000

109 Southshore Rd.

488 Mountain View Rd.

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$358,000

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$178,000

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$279,000

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100 Elk

$135,000

$399,900

216 River Rd.

34 Pine

$419,000 9590 Creekside Road

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$350,000

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$569,000

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$369,000

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

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Mixed R2 & C3 zoning on some of the best Magniﬁcent view right down the waterfront on Lake Cowichan. Close to valley, you will love the ﬂoorplan. downtown. The home has enjoyed some recent renovations. Little cabin on the water, is cute, private and has great water Beside access. There is also a gazebo that could the be turned into Creek in 0 something, 0 ,0 8 8 $2 Youbou also right N IO T REDUC on the water.

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Local hockey player finds success in Alberta

Katelyn Atchison reminisces over her hockey career in Lake Cowichan, as she flips through a scrap book. Dorian Geiger photo Dorian Geiger Gazette editor

or Katelyn Atchison, not much has changed upon returning home to Lake Cowichan — she’s still the only girl her age lacing up the skates. Playing hockey for the Sherwood Park Steele in the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League, Atchison found her beginnings in Lake Cowichan as a Laker. Following her grade eight year, however, there was no more girl’s hockey team and Atchison was forced to either play with the boys or travel across the Island to compete with other females. From Duncan, to Nanaimo and Victoria, Atchison was all over the place during her minor hockey days. To say that Atchison was just dedicated is a gross understatement — this was a lifestyle. “We had 6 a.m. practices in Victoria on the naval base so I’d have to be up at 4:30 and would hit the ice then go back to school,” she said. From a time when just a select few girls played hockey

across Canada, now thousands upon thousands are suiting up for the sport. “I wish we could have had a girl’s team here and one that was more competitive. It was sad to see the girl’s program fall apart, especially for the girl’s that didn’t go on and keep playing,” said Atchison. Nearly a decade after her minor hockey heydays, girl’s hockey is beginning to bloom once again in Lake Cowichan, in large part to the efforts of Lake Cowichan Minor Hockey and pee wee Lakers coach Greg Clayton. Clayton began coordinating female development camps this season, which aim to engage more girls in the sport. Atchison’s younger sister Isabelle, who plays for the Novice Lakers, is one of Clayton’s students. “There’s a lot more opportunities. It’s good. It’s cool to see all the girl’s programs now. When my mom sent me the picture of them as a group I thought that was amazing that they are trying to restart a girl’s program,” said Atchison. Although Atchison has played with the boys for a significant portion of her career, she’s happy her sister gets the opportunity to play with girls. “As a girl, you can play on guys teams but it’s nice to be more involved in terms of having girls in the dressing room to be friends with and just be girls together. You take pride in that,” said Atchison. Atchison said it’s all about getting over that hump. “I think it’s really important for girls to get into it and not be intimidated. I feel that some girls are intimidated and that’s how I felt at rst. But once you’re into it, it’s one of those things you can’t get enough of.” Atchison is also fresh off a trip to Europe this past summer. Competing in Prague, in the Czech Republic with the Northern Alberta All-Stars, the 19-year-old wore the captain’s crest for her team.

Atchison was able to witness a crop of international talent and despite only winning one game at the tournament, the young hockey player walked away with a momentous learning experience. She also got to see rst-hand the grittier style of play European teams are sometimes known for. “We played a Russian team and they were so unreal, except for one of the girl’s grabbed her stick and whacked one of her player’s two-handed. I’ve never seen anything like that. In Europe they play a lot more physical style game than here,” she said. The Heritage Sports Wall of Fame, which now sits in the lobby of the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena was erected in 2011 and is a new town program. After being informed of the Wall of Fame, Atchison has set her sights on becoming a future inductee. She thinks the it’s a great motivator. “It’s really appreciative and coming from a small town, you can come from here and still be a great athlete.” Atchison cited Haley Wickenheiser and her father as the driving inspirational forces which have helped her succeed on and off the ice. Atchison’s father, Clark has been overly impressed with his daughter’s progress in a sport that not so long ago was played exclusively by males. “When she was little she said she was going to play in the Olympics and it took off from there,” said Clark. Atchison may not be in the Olympics yet, but one thing’s for sure: she’s accomplished more in her respective sport than most of the boys she grew up playing hockey around. “She has a real passion for it. When she started she couldn’t even skate out there but she never gave up and now she skates better than most people,” he added. Atchison has returned to Edmonton and will play her rst game of 2012 with the Steele against the Fort Saskatchewan Fury on Jan. 18.

Lakers Peewee C1 has tremendous first half to the season The Lakers Peewee C1 team has had a tremendous rst half to the season. They hold a three way tie for rst place in their division with the other Lakers Peewee C2 team and Cowichan Valley2. The last week before the Christmas break has had the Lakers C1 play the last league game of 2011 against Nanaimo. The Lakers showed poise and strength in a strong win against Nanaimo. Tanner Cummings lead the Lakers with a hat trick made possible by his line mates Cole Andersson and Katie Fergusson. The Defensive pair of Evan Rowbottom and Nathan Anderson keep the opposition away from the Lakers net allowing few quality chances. The Lakers also faced Cowichan Valley 1 in exhibition play on the weekend. The CV1 team had in the past beat the Lakers but this time the Lakers were ready and took their turn in the winners march. The Lakers’ forwards of Shalynn Jones, Devin Johel and Nelson Wagner gave a show on winning the puck battles on the boards and following through by putting the puck in the net. Luke Wiersma helped hold the

Lakers’ blue line and used his speed to rush the puck into the CV end. The Lakers traveled to Langford for a rare weekday game that put the Lakers against the Grizzlies peewee major team. The Grizzlies have not lost a game this season and came out ying against the Lakers. The rst period the Grizzlies pulled ahead by four goals but the Lakers never gave up. Determined play by Amber Clayton and afliate player Kevin Stewart helped keep the Grizzlies scoreless in the second period. Defencemen Nolan Fathergill and Cole Andersson fought the Grizzlies to the out side and limited their chances in close to a minimum. Laker’s goal tender Dylan Svendson had a excellent game holding on to every rebound that hit his net. The strong positional play and smart goal tending made the much stronger Grizzlies frustrated with there inability told stop or crush the Lakers’ spirit even though they won 6-1. The Lakers are taking a small Christmas break with only one game left before the new year. The team is bonding well

and players are nding there t and position. One of the C1 teams strengths is there passing and ability to utilize all of there players in different positions. I expect all the Lakers to be ready to charge into the new year with high emotion and pizazz. Things we will be working on are our stamina and sprints. With our small team we need to be in even better conditioning than other teams in our division. Other practice will focus on position and set plays. These set plays are advanced but I think our team is ready for the challenge. I have been in contact with several parents and fans. They are all very excited for the next peewee game and our Peewee C1 team has a good chance at nishing in a strong position this year. January has us resume our season play and we all are looking forward to the Lakers Jamboree on Jan. 21 where the Lake Cowichan Minor Hockey Association will be show casing all its teams in games and a skills competition. -Greg Clayton

BC’s Games have inspired thousands in Region Kerry Vital Black Press With the 2012 BC Winter Games set to start in Vernon in February, spirit is building in every community across British Columbia. The brainchild of Premier W.R. Bennett, the Games began in 1978 in Penticton. Since then, 38 communities across the province have hosted the Games, some of them more than once. Over 200,000 people have volunteered and over 150,000 athletes have competed since it began. “One of the most important benets of hosting a BC Games is how it brings a community together,” says Henry Pejril, President of the 2006 BC Summer Games in Kamloops. “There aren’t many opportunities like a Games that can capture the full cross-section of a community. The feeling of pride and accomplishment lasts in a host city for many years to come.” Many well-known athletes had their start at the BC Games, including Tour de France cyclist Ryder Hesjedal and 2010 Olympic women’s snowboarding cross gold medallist Maelle Ricker, who are among the alumni who say their dreams of

international competition began at the BC Games. “My Olympic success can be traced to the provincial Games in my native Manitoba and I see the BC Winter Games providing the same opportunity for young athletes today,” says BC Games Society Chair and 1976 Olympic speedskating silver medalist, Cathy Priestner Allinger. “The BC Winter Games provide rising stars an opportunity to benet from excellent coaching, while testing their skills against B.C.’s best. Our next generation of Canada Games athletes and Olympians are getting ready for the 2012 BC Winter Games in Vernon.” Participants are generally under the age of 18 (depending on the sport), and have the potential to move beyond local and regional competition to the national stage and beyond. “The BC Games are an important stepping stone towards the Canada Games and ultimately the Olympic Games,” says Kelly Stefanyshyn, a former Olympic swimmer and BC Games Society board member. “Learning to (compete) for a team beyond just your sport and focus while so many events are occurring is imperative to an athlete’s success.” According to the ofcial website, the aim of the Games is “to provide an opportunity for the development of athletes,

coaches, and ofcials in preparation for higher levels of competition in a multi-sport event which promotes interest and participation in sport and sporting activities, individual achievement, and community development.” Brian Carruthers, President of the Williams Lake 2002 BC Winter Games, is proud of the achievements of B.C. athletes. “Sport builds character in individuals and brings people together in a positive environment, whether as competitors, spectators or organizers,” he says. The Winter Games feature 15 sports, including curling, gure skating, skiing and women’s hockey. It is expected that over 1,500 athletes and over 300 coaches will participate in the Games in February. “I believe in the BC Games as it provides an opportunity to share the spirit with other British Columbians while celebrating your community in the most fantastic and rewarding way,” says Diana Johnstone, Operations Manager for the 2002 BC Summer Games in Nanaimo. “I can’t wait until 2014 when Nanaimo will once again be privileged to host this amazing event.” Surrey will host the 2012 BC Summer Games in July.

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Kids’ December Storytime at local library Left: Librarian Diana Hutton reads stories and builds a snowman at Story Time at Lake Cowichan’s Vancouver Island Regional Library, Dec. 15, 2011. Storytime is a great way to discover new picture books, rhymes and songs and to make friends and meet new families in the community

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AB Greenwell school celebrated the holidays

AB Greenwell school had craft day on Tuesday, Dec.13. Above left: Students create Christmas ornaments. Centre: Elly Hamilton gets ready to sing some Christmas songs on the last day of school before Christmas break. Right: Students decorate gingerbread men. Jann Drake, AB Greenwell Principal, photos

Kaatza Lakeside Players theatre tales The Kaatza Lakeside Players are getting ready for their spring production, Mending Fences,a comic drama by Norm Foster, Canada’s most published playwright. The production is a very funny and poignant tale of a father and son’s stubbornness to give into the feelings of the heart. Auditions will be held Jan. 10 and 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall for 3 men; ages 15 yrs., 30 yrs. and 50 yrs. and for 2 women; ages 30 yrs. and the mid 40’s. Rehearsals will commence twice weekly until production in early May, 2012, under the direction of Dena McPhee. In conjunction with our auditions, we will also hold a behind the curtain session for volunteers; an adventure in fun and excitement. The theatre is one of the oldest methods of communication, as well as entertainment; the performer who told a story and the audience who communicated the interpretation of that story.

The word ‘audition’ is derived from the Latin verb ‘audire’ or’ auditum’ meaning “to hear or “be heard”. Makes sense when you think about it; in ancient times communication for the lower classes, or commoners, was limited. Most could not read or write, since education was to the ‘upper classes’. The commoners relied upon things they could see or hear to communicate. Even the word ‘volunteer’ comes from the Latin voluntarius, which means ‘of one’s free will’. Performers certainly needed ‘free will’ in ancient times; participating in theatre could be dangerous. In Roman times audiences would boo, shout, throw items, etc. at performers depending upon the play and whether or not the viewers actually liked what they saw. Many times Roman citizens would participate in the performances and actually insert themselves in the plays and even go so far as to kick the actor off the stage and take over the part themselves. In those days, women nor children partici-

pated. Only men were allowed to perform on the stage, taking the part of female roles; stories involving children did not exist. In old England, performances were raucous and gaudy affairs, except for the Shakespearean actor who was considered the epitome of English performers. Gradually women were accepted, but even so, they were deemed ‘women of questionable morals’. Children were almost never seen; their involvement was limited to running errands for scraps of bread or very often nothing at all. Very little is recorded about the use of volunteers in the Roman theatre, or with the Old England plays; perhaps the need for these people were minimal. But times have changed. Today, the volunteer, behind the curtain, is as important as the performer in front of the curtain. All the organization, setting up the sets, placing props, movement of performers, costume changes and a myriad of other jobs, results in outstanding and excellent performances. Add to all of this, our lighting and

sound technicians make sure the audience sees and hears our performers. We take pride in the talents and skills of our volunteers; without their efforts, virtually nothing will happen on stage. We applaud the efforts of our performers, especially the children. They shine on stage and proudly display their accomplishments making family and friends very proud. Many successful actors, directors, choreographers, costumers, stage technicians and manager shave started their careers in small town theatre. But the stage does more than develop talent; the stage also develops condence and instills responsibility in everyone who participates. But the performers cannot do this alone. They need you to nurture their progress as new artists. You as an audience to applaud their accomplishments. You as a performer to be a part of their storytelling process. You as a volunteer to help them get there. -Glenda Burg, Vice-President KaatzaLakeside Players

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