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Malcolm Chalmers Maddison Wirth takes � rst place in the kids division at the Valley Fish and Game Club’s 7th Annual Memorial Fishing Derby and Pig Roast with her .57 pound trout. Maddison’s prize was a life-jacket.

> See FISHING page 13

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014 | VOL. 18, NO. 17 | $1 + GST | www.lakecowichangazette.com

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Introducing little ones to the joy of learning:

Palsson students: Morning of learning at Bavarian bakery

Myrden rink: Big win and now are the BC Champions

Council confusion at � re department payments: Why did town pay for water training?

Ross Armour LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

This year’s Lake Days will run with a de� cit budget, partly due to the withdrawal of funds by the Lady of the Lake Society.

At an April 14 Lake Days Society meeting held at Country Grocer in Lake Cowichan, chair Bob Day predicted a de� cit budget of around $400.

This year’s Lake Days will run June 1 to 8.

“The Lady of the Lake Society has decided to withhold all their funding, but they will organize the strawberry tea this year,” said Day.

“They are not going anywhere but I always liked having their bank account there as it kept us connected. I’m sad about not communicating with them more face to face, as I go to enough meetings to know you have to do that. You can’t do it all by email.”

In 2013, a total of $1,800 came into Lake Days via the Lady of the Lake Ball, but that money will not be forthcoming this year.

Gil Munro who organizes the vendors aspect of Lake Days, as well as the wine and cheese event, argued that all the funding put towards the stage on-site is to enhance the experience of the Lady of the Lake candidates.

“The whole thing is based around the Lady of the Lake,” said Munro at the meeting.

“Now they don’t want the � nancial responsibility but they want to work within. It costs around $300 just to decorate the stage for the crowning. Perhaps we should supply the stage for one more year but after that maybe they should look after themselves.”

Day agreed.“About $2,500 goes towards the Lady of the Lake facilities every year and it’s a $20,000 event,” he said.

Lake Days stalwart Sam Beldessi from the Lions Club believes the society and Lady of the Lake must continue to work together going forward.

“We have to continue to show that we are united,” he said.

Another hit Lake Days is set to take this year is a $1,300 bill for the road closure over the weekend to conduct the road hockey tournament.

“The Town of Lake Cowichan inadvertently paid for that for two years in a row. It’s a bill for the two traf� c control people as well,” said Day.

To avoid a larger de� cit, Lake Days will raise the price of beer in the beer garden by a dollar, going up from $4 last year to $5 this year.

“We have a $14,000 cushion and I’d hate to lose that if it rains one year. One year we spent $7,000 of that and it took us two years to make it back.”

“The maximum you can charge for a 12 oz. beer is $5,” said Munro. “The extra $1 is no problem, I don’t think we’ll have any complaints.”

Day was again on the same wavelength.

“If we had to raise the price of beer to $7 like professional sports events just to slow down consumption, I’d be in favour of that,” he said.

“The other thing we can do is start charging the parents of the kids that are in the road hockey tournament the regular $2 per day as well. If they show up with a hockey stick then fair enough, they get in for nothing.”

Road hockey tournament participants currently pay no extra fee to get into Lake Days.

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Hearing the outcry from Cowichan Valley residents, especially those from the Cowichan Lake area, when Mainroad Contracting removed the Hill 60 webcam, I immediately contacted the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) officials.

My contacts at MoTI explained to me the older equipment at Hill 60 was owned and operated by the maintenance contractor-Mainroad, who felt it would be more useful to them at the new site in Mesachie Lake.

So many of you who regularly use that particular webcam at Hill 60, contacted me and shared how important the images from the Hill 60 site were for making decisions about travel during the inclement weather in the winter.

Even though the webcam only broadcast images during daylight hours, many of you felt passionate about how

important the pictures of weather and driving conditions were to your sense of personal safety.

I explained to MoTI officials the importance of the webcam at Hill 60, citing how weather changes often occurred in that general vicinity and webcam users would often make travel decisions based on images viewed at that site. MoTI staff were somewhat surprised by the negative reaction to Mainroad’s decision to move their equipment to Mesachie Lake.

I told my MoTI contacts that comments I had received personally, numbered far greater that the many letters to the editor that appeared in local newspapers.

I pressed the fact that Highway 18 can be a dangerous stretch of road and that when driving conditions are less than perfect, the number of accidents and vehicles that end up in the ditch increases dramatically.

I insisted that based on comments I had received, nothing less than a new webcam at Hill 60 would satisfy the community’s demands.

I’m pleased to announce that our shouts have been heard. Ministry (MoTI) staff confirmed to me last week that new, state of the art, DriveBC

webcam equipment will be installed this spring/summer and will be in operation for next fall and winter’s viewing.

Technical details as to exactly what equipment will be used is still being assessed, yet work at the site has already begun. I have been promised we will have at least the same level of service provided by the old Mainroad equipment, with the benefit of new technology providing the images.

Due to the remoteness of the site, the webcam will likely still be solar powered and images transmitted via cellular signals. I worked with MoTI staff to explore the possibility of installing lighting to improve the service to 24 hour viewing, yet it was decided the cost was prohibitive at this time.

I let MoTI staff know it was a priority for Cowichan Lake area users to have 24 hour access to webcam images in the winter, and MoTI replied that if future provincial funding was to become available, Hill 60 would be considered for a highway lighting project at the webcam site.

I want to thank members of the community who made the effort to write letters to the paper, commented on MoTI websites, and especially those of you who contacted me directly.

Your comments provided me with the opportunity to work directly with provincial government staff, on your behalf, to improve driver safety for people travelling on Highway 18 in less than perfect conditions, during the winter months.

Ian Morrison, is the CVRD Director for Cowichan Lake

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Lake Cowichan council has been presented with the idea of making a promotional video of the town and upper valley.

Former CVRD Area I (Youbou/Meade Creek) director Klaus Kuhn showed up at April’s Sustainable Planning and Development Committee meeting at the town hall to present the proposal.

“When I saw ‘Once Upon a Cowichan’ I was excited,” Kuhn told the council table at the meeting. “It’s what we need for the upper valley. I met with Parker Jefferson and Nick Versteeg (who made Once Upon a Cowichan) and asked them if there was any way we could make a movie in the Lake area. They said we for sure could make a five to eight minute video.

“So I want your feedback on certain ideas that would be in it and whether you think it would be a good idea or not, as I don’t want to waste my time. I think it’s a great idea. We’re trying to attract young people as they are moving away because there’s no employment. It’s not easy selling corporations on a move here. The best approach would be to aim at entrepreneurs or people who have businesses outside the area but live here. The lake doesn’t create employment but it increases the chances of a base that we need.”

The main goal of the video would be to attract more people to move to the area and potentially set up business as well, increasing employment opportunity.

“I moved to the area from Campbell River 20 years ago and times haven’t changed,” said Kuhn. “One day I was driving down Island and I looked through my binoculars and saw beautiful Youbou bathed in the sun and asked my wife if she’d like to live there. We have to promote this area. It would cost between $3,000 to $6,000 in video budget. A good idea would be to interview young people and ask them why they moved here. Then we could have scenes of houses, boats on the lake and a little bit about the river.”

Council was recently proposed a similar idea by company Reactive Design.

“I like both ideas but we’d need to gather some research and have a demonstration video on what would be the best way to market our area,” said Mayor Ross Forrest. “There’s not a lot of extra dollars going around.”

Coun. Tim McGonigle briefly suggested that local businesses as well as CVRD Areas F and I could aid with the funding.

“The footage could be done this summer,” said Kuhn. “Up to now there is no budget as Nick doesn’t know what we require and you guys don’t know what we have. If we are to promote the area, we must show how you live there. What we have going for us is the recreational value of this area, so we should push that. The lake is beautiful because it has a south arm and a north arm and so many different scenes. It has so much going for it. We also have people from the Cowichan Lake River Stewardship Society that look after the lake. We need to get that out there to the public. A video is a chance for relative little money to get the word out. But it’s all preliminary.”

Coun. Bob Day is in favour of the video.“The professional company also gave us a

proposal,” said Day. “We do need a commercial with a narrative, there’s no rush though. We have a whole budget cycle to go through.”

McGonigle is also an advocate of the video idea.“The video shouldn’t just be for the Town of

Lake Cowichan,” he said. “It should be on the whole Cowichan Lake area and it should look at real estate, business opportunities and economic development. I don’t see it as just one group funding this.”

Forrest would like to see a more specific presentation, potentially from Versteeg, made to council.

“It is time to start marketing our area better but there is a full budget cycle ahead of us before something can happen,” said the mayor. “We also need to promote it at the best time and that’s Lake Cowichan in the summer.”

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National Dayof Mourning April 28, 201410:00 am

Forest WorkersMemorial Park in downtown

Lake Cowichan.

In remembrance of all workerskilled or injured on the job.

The Kaatza Station Museumwill host coffee/tea

and refreshments afterthe ceremony.



The Town of Lake Cowichan has suffered a setback in its attempt to gain money for plantings as both major tree grants council had applied for have been turned down.

The grants in question were a $15,000 grant from Tree Canada as

well as a $20,000 edible tree grant.Both of the grants would have

aided the town majorly in the creation of an urban food forest and community garden as well as the inevitable planting of new trees.

However the town did receive a smaller $5,000 grant from BC Hydro to go towards tree planting.

“The Tree Canada grant and the edible trees grant (for $20,000)

were both denied,” said chief administrator Joe Fernandez at April’s Sustainable Planning and Development Committee meeting. “BC Hydro has given us a $5,000 grant, even though we applied for $10,000. The reason for that is that they want to spread the money around to various communities.”

A disappointed Coun. Bob Day, who instigated the application of both grants, asked Fernandez if town staff were given an explanation of the rejections, in particular the edible tree grant.

“The reason for turning that one down was that they had too many applications,” said Fernandez in response to Day’s query at the meeting.

Day however remains de� ant.“There’s still a $20,000 grant

on the table from BC Healthy Communities that I applied for and we’ll wait and see if we get it, but I’d be prepared to go into the food forest with no grants,” said Day speaking after the meeting. “If it starts off small, then that’s okay.”

Council will know by the end of May whether or not it has received the grant from BC Healthy Communities.

“I suggest we apply for the next uptake,” said Coun. Tim McGonigle at the meeting.

Fernandez tried to look on the bright side.

“We got just under $10,000 last year, so we have not been as fortunate as last year. But at least it’s something,” he said.

BC Hydro wrote a letter to the town regarding planting guidlines stating that “no trees should be planted within � ve metres of any powerline corridor which may exist where tall growing trees are planned. Low growing species will need to be selected if a powerline exists.”

Town suffers setback in bid for tree money as both major grants are turned down

Council has bids for tree grants rejected


Lake Cowichan council is looking to amend its scholarship policy so that � rst priority is given to students educated in the town.

Presently, high school students soon to be graduated can apply to the Town of Lake Cowichan for scholarships as long as they live in Lake Cowichan.

Therefore, students who live in Lake Cowichan but attend school outside of the town are eligible for scholarships.

Coun. Tim McGonigle wants

to allow that opportunity to remain for all but says Lake Cowichan School graduates should come � rst.

“I always thought the intent was that it was established mainly for Lake Cowichan School,” said McGonigle at April’s Finance and Administration Committee meeting. “Students have migrated around the valley to say Cowichan Secondary in Duncan or Frances Kelsey in Mill Bay, even though they still live in Lake Cowichan. Should the scholarship money be directed there? I don’t think so. The school here wants us on

the same page.”Coun. Bob Day believes

“there isn’t really a right or wrong decision here” and Mayor Ross Forrest agreed.

“If a kid deserves the reward then they should get the recognition,” said the mayor at the meeting. “It’s good to have a little bit of � exibility if there is no suitable applicant. I’d hate to see the scholarship go to one Lake Cowichan School student, who attended school once every three months, if they were the only one that applied ahead of a Cowichan High student that gets straight As.”

Chief administrator Joe

Fernandez stated it is an “unwritten policy that the scholarship should go to a student here” and said he would have no problem inserting McGonigle’s wishes into the current policy in writing.

“Areas F and I give scholarships that are limited to the school here,” said Fernandez.

McGonigle is set to stick to his guns.

“The application should say that � rst priority will be given to students at Lake Cowichan School,” he said. “I’m not for limiting it but it’s just so [students not at Lake Cowichan School] know they might not get it.”

The conversation ended with Coun. Frank Hornbrook giving staff direction to amend the policy.

Coun. McGonigle ignites conversation to give � rst priority of Town’s scholarship to Lake Cowichan School students

Town wants to amend scholarship policy


The Town of Lake Cowichan will need to apply to the Cowichan Valley Regional

District for a licence in order to convert organic waste into compost.The town

has begun preliminary research regarding the process and is keen

on purchasing a composting machine called the BIOvator.“We’ve already talked about

sending two representatives to the University of Alberta,” said chief administrator Joe Fernandez at April’s Sustainable Planning and Development Committee meeting. I talked to Bob McDonald at the CVRD and he indicated the process of getting into composting. We would need a licence from the CVRD. It’s a four-month process but he saw it as a do-able thing.”Notably, McDonald is the

manager of recycling and waste management at the CVRD.“The CVRD would partner

the town in being responsible for the organic material and the neighbouring areas (Areas F and I) might get involved as well,” said Fernandez. “The CVRD has also offered to take us to the Ladysmith facility (Peerless Road recycling depot). I think we should have some discussion with them as to how we should approach the project.”Coun. Tim McGonigle, the

town’s CVRD representative, believes council should get on with the process of attaining the licence required.“I think we should initiate

the process of getting a licence regardless of where we’re going to transport the organics too,” he said. “If we were to uptake any more material, it would mean an amendment to the licence. So we would have to determine the volume of � ow before we apply.”Coun. Bob Day wants to see

the town stay at the forefront of the process considering it was council’s own idea.“I’d like to see us stay in the

driver’s seat on this one,” he said. “It’s now time to discuss with

the CVRD. I don’t mean push so hard but I don’t want us sitting

waiting for somebody to tell us something.”Fernandez aligned Day’s fears.“We would be the one’s driving

the whole process. The CVRD understands that.”Coun. Jayne Ingram asked

Fernandez that if the town was to add to its intake of organics, for example from the surrounding CVRD electoral areas, would that result in a change in size of the pending composting machine.“That’s a good question, we still

don’t know,” said Fernandez.

Council wants to remain at forefront of process rather than be in CVRD’s shadow

Town needs CVRD licence for organic composting

“I don’t mean push so hard but I don’t want us

sitting waiting for somebody to tell

us something.Coun. Bob Day

Cowichan Valley Regional

Joe Fernandez, Town of Lake Cowichan’s chief administrator.

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Newly appointed Agriculture Min-ister Norm Letnick is meeting with B.C. Agriculture Council represen-tatives this week to discuss their growing concerns about a plan to set new rules for protected farmland in the B.C. Interior.When changes to the Agricultural Land Com-mission were announced in late March, the move was generally endorsed by Rhonda Driediger, then chair of the BCAC. Dreidiger, a berry grower in the Fraser Valley, said opening up the Interior, Kootenay and North regions to secondary uses based on social and economic needs would help farms innovate and stay in business.Dreidinger has been succeeded as BCAC chair by Stan Vander Waal, who operates fl ower greenhouses in

Chilliwack. After meeting last week with Letnick, Vander Waal wants changes to the legislation.“It is the position of the B.C. Ag-riculture Council that as currently written, Bill 24 threatens the sus-tainability of agriculture in B.C.,” Vander Waal said in a statement.The BCAC is forming a steering committee of member farmers to continue discussions with the government.The changes were spearheaded by Energy Minister Bill Bennett as part of the govenment’s “core review” of operations. They would allow consideration of more non-farm uses outside the Island, South Coast and Okanagan regions where most of B.C.’s farm income is generated.Bill 24 also formalizes the cabinet appointment process for the ALC’s six regional panels, so two or three local farmers make the front-line decisions on applications for permitted uses such as a secondary residence.NDP agriculture critic Nicholas Simons has protested the legislation since it was revealed.

“The decision to protect land suitable for agricul-ture 40 years ago was for the benefi t of future generations,” Simons said. “Having two zones and the ‘regional panels’ make decisions about agricultural land is too political.”

Bennett said the current ALC chair has refused to appoint local panel members recommended by govern-ment, centralizing the ALC function and subverting the intent of changes made in 2003 to provide local input to decisions.

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What information was given to Council to justify the purchase of a new garbage truck and in particular a dual stream/dual chamber truck? Mayor Ross Forrest’s statements that the “current truck is on its last leg” and “we know the life is up on our existing garbage truck.” These statements are contradicted, in the Gazette of April 9, 2014, by the reply of the town’s superintendent Nagi Rizk to the question as to the fate of the existing truck. Rizk’s reply, “yes, it will be kept as a back-up, maybe even longer, say until the current one dies” and “our current one is still in good working order.” Makes one wonder what is going on.

In the Gazette of March 19, Mayor Ross Forrest stated “we can’t get into organics without the new truck.” Well that’s a new one! When were the citi-

zens of Lake Cowichan asked if they were willing to separate their garbage into compostable organ-ics and just plain garbage? Although separating takes only a little effort, biodegradable bags have to be purchased and probably also another secure container to keep pets out. Other expenses we can live without. What council and the town’s adminis-tration seem to have forgotten that they are public SERVANTS and not public BOSSES. I, and most likely the citizens of Lake Cowichan, like to be asked and not ordered to do something. Now, before spending more of the town’s money on a BIOvator, council should � rst � nd out if the citizens are willing to separate the garbage. Sec-ondly, how much biodegradable material would be collected, and thirdly what are the savings in composting ourselves compared to bringing the organics to an existing food waste compost-ing centre.

Hubert Crevels, Lake Cowichan

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My name is David Black. I am the majority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this newspaper. This is the first of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the BC environment in our lifetime. I am a reasonably sensible and conservative businessman, not an alarmist. All of the information in this column can be confirmed from public sources.

The oil industry wants to export Alberta bitumen to Asia via tankers. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years.

Bitumen, even if it is diluted, does not float in sea water if there is sediment present. This has been proven many times, most recently in a thorough Environment Canada study published on November 30 2013. 1 of the study provides graphic evidence of sunken bitumen. Given that there is an abundance of sediment along the BC coast, the bitumen will sink rapidly and there will be little chance of recovering any of it if there is a spill. By Northern Gateway’s own admission the likelihood of a bitumen spill at sea is over 10%

over the next 50 years. Others say that it is much higher. We are in agreement with the position taken by the Coastal First Nations that even the slightest risk of a spill of bitumen at sea is unacceptable.

The grounding of the Exxon Valdez in Alaska in 1989 is often held up as an example of how bad an oil spill at sea can be, however, a spill of bitumen at sea would be much worse. The Exxon Valdez carried light crude and lost 250,000 barrels, one eighth of a tanker load. The light oil floated and could be removed from the beaches. Even so, after four years of work with up to 11,000 workers and 1,400 boats involved, less than 10% of it was recovered. Roughly 200,000 birds and many kinds of other wildlife were killed. Approximately 1,300 miles of shoreline were affected and the fishery has yet to fully recover. Bitumen is very different. It would harden up on shore and much of it would sink to the bottom, making it unrecoverable and killing virtually everything with which it came in contact. Imagine if we lost a full tanker load.

Some say that, with GPS-based navigation and double hulls, spills such as Exxon Valdez are not possible today. They are wrong. Double hulls do not prevent hull fracture if there is a collision at speed, only if there is a gentle scrape. As for the GPS claim, most marine accidents are caused by human inattention, not by a lack of knowledge about position. All ships carried systems to indicate their location before GPS came along. The Exxon Valdez crew could have glanced at their instruments to determine their location but they didn’t, neither did

the crew on the Queen of the North. Marine disasters regularly occur and a quick search of the internet shows human error is most often the problem. Undoubtedly there will be many more marine accidents in future. Our grandchildren will not thank us if we willingly risk the destruction of the BC coast on our watch.

Fortunately there is a solution that is beneficial for all concerned: all we have to do is build a refinery at Kitimat. The refinery will convert the bitumen to gasoline, diesel and jet fuel which float and evaporate if they are spilled. Often little or no spill remediation is required. These refined fuels simply do not cause the habitat destruction of conventional or synthetic crude oil, or anywhere near the devastation caused by bitumen.

The second part of this OPED will run in the next issue. It will discuss the enormous value-add benefits and environmental advantages of a modern green refinery. The pipeline from Alberta and the tanker fleet to export the refined fuels will also be considered.

Let me declare my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in BC. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers.

If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on this next month.

New Democrats think the proposed Fair Elections Act will actually prevent thousands of Canadians from voting. And more and more Canadians agree.

The most contentious change, one that chief electoral officers from across the country are asking the Conservatives to remove from the Bill, is the provision to prevent one voter from vouching for the identity of another.

The four groups of people most likely to be affected by that change are Aboriginal peoples, students living away from home, seniors living in residence and homeless people.

These are the folks less likely than other voters to have eligible identification (usually government picture ID that costs money) or mail with their current address.

Our federal electoral district, Nanaimo-Cowichan, has a higher than average number of

First Nations, a higher than average number of seniors, our fair share of students living away from home and sadly, a higher than average number of

homeless people.

So it is no surprise that the elimination of vouching is not getting much support from people in our communities.

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled in the past that any changes to election rules should be balanced against the right for all Canadians to vote.

Eliminating vouching without providing another way for these electors to be recognized and have the opportunity to vote isn’t just against the law, it is un-Canadian because it doesn’t

seek a compromise.Currently, someone

without the accepted ID can take an oath and have an elector who knows them vouch for who they are. That person must have authorized identification and be from the same polling division. And they can only vouch for one person.

Another option that was available was to use a voter ID card to confirm identification. At the polling station the elector still needed to provide another piece of ID in addition to the card in order to vote; and the cards worked to enfranchise many voters.

No expert who studied the results of Canadian voting practices and the measures we use to hold free elections has recommended removing those measures.

Instead, Elections Canada recommended allowing for more time to recruit volunteers and better training so fewer errors were made. That request was not granted in this new legislation.

The health of our riparian areas have a direct relation to the health of our river, lake and our community. The riparian area is defined as the area of land imme-diately adjacent to a body of water and when it is in a healthy and natural condi-tion it provides critical habi-tat for fish, birds, amphib-ians and animals. A healthy riparian area also provides protection from erosion by stabilizing the soil with healthy root structures.

The Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society (CLRSS) is very aware of this and has completed a de-tailed shoreline assessment of Cowichan Lake. We have used that information to develop a plan to protect undisturbed areas and restore areas that have been modified. The Cowichan Shoreline Stewardship Project (CSSP) is ready to be launched this spring and over the coming years we

will work towards our goal of restoring 4 km of the riparian area in our commu-nity to a more natural and healthy state by 2020.

The CLRSS has applied for and received a six-figure budget for the first year of this program from over 20 sources within our commu-nity and from all levels of government. The dona-tions are cash and in-kind contributions that will allow us to launch a pilot project that will be used to define the terms and conditions of the CSSP that will be applied over the duration of the program for at least the next six years.

The goal of this program will not only be to restore and protect our riparian areas but also to educate the public and change at-titudes about riparian areas. CLRSS members will visit 100 lakeshore properties this year to gauge the level of riparian awareness in our community. At the same time they will provide CSSP information to land owners, talk about the value of natural beachfront areas and answer any questions they may have.

Starting April 20 we will hire one or two Student Supervisors from environ-mental studies programs at local universities to

help administer the initial restoration projects that will be undertaken this summer. We have selected properties totaling 4,000 square me-ters, all on private land, to be restored to their natural state for the pilot project. We will also be hiring local high school students to help with the work. The selected property owners will be contributing a portion of the costs of restoration in cash or in kind. We will consider each individual job on a case-by-case basis to determine the contribution component from the owner and the design and extent of restoration required. The contribution from land owners will allow us to stretch our funding and get much more done within our budget this year. We will use our experiences this summer to develop policies that can be used in the com-ing years.

This is a very exciting first step in our efforts to improve the health of our watershed and increase pub-lic awareness of the impor-tance of our riparian areas. If you would like to know how you can participate or would like more informa-tion on the CSSP program please visit the website at cowichan-lake-stewards.ca/cssp.htm.

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This June marks the 25th anniversary of the Lake Cowichan Secondary School’s Class of 1989 but as far as can be determined, there are no plans to hold a 25th class reunion this year.

To many grads, one of the most important school committees each year is the grad committee, whose task it is — among others — to plan and conduct various fundraisers for their yearend graduation activities. The 1989 class held several events such as car washes, bake sales, bingo games and candy-grams.

The ’89 Grad Committee executive positions were held by Lana Waller (president), Kirsten Demings (secretary), Kathy Tardiff (treasurer) and Julia Turner (vice-president). The committee was aptly assisted by front of� ce staff members Mrs. Gail Webster and Ms. Diane

Martin. Waller, when thanking all those

who helped make the graduation a success, quipped that the class was “the best and the last of the 80s.”

The annual club was well served that year with Craig Service, Crista Peacey, Sherilyn Peake,

Jamie Nott, Larissa Ehristien, Lara Elliott, Kathy Tardiff and Michelle Davis working all year on the project. Their work and dedication resulted in another excellent edition of the school annual, the Azurate. (The � rst issue of a school annual was published in 1947 but it wasn’t until 1951 that the name Azurate was used.)

Throughout the pages of the 1989 annual — in addition to photos and names of every student attending LCSS that year — were photos and short write-ups of every member of the

Grade 12 class, 59 in total. Of those students, several

remain here in the Cowichan Lake area. Those we know of include Jeff Berry, Wade Brooks, Tony Croteau, Michelle Davis, Dalene Holman, Sherilyn Peake, Jeff Sidhu, Trent Weir, Brent Wilcox, Robin Bowen, Darren Svendsen and Charlotte Henley.

Several LCSS teachers who were on staff at the time, and are now retired but still living in the Cowichan Lake area, include Rick Bates, Dave Boeckner, Val Calleberg, Georgie and John Clark, Harry Evans, Di Gunderson, Larry Martin, Rosemary Danaher (Mayea), Rick Nott, John Ward and Rob Wilson. Pat Biello, has yet to retire and still teaches at Lake Cowichan School.

Other retired staff members still in the area include school secretary Gail Webster and former school bus drivers Arlene and Lloyd Matson, Bud Towle and Jack Peake — who, with his daughter Sherilyn, sang during the 1989 graduation ceremonies.

As 2014 has rolled in, the Lady of the Lake ambassadors have been busy helping out all around town, as well as representing Cowichan Lake with a few out of town events.

A few of the events being: dropping the puck during the Lake Cowichan Hockey Jamboree, welcoming attendants to the Chamber of Commerce AGM, taking part in opening ceremonies for the Lake Cowichan Skating Club’s ice show, and the Cowichan Rocks Curling Bonspiel.

Most recently, the team had the pleasure of attending the Ladysmith Ambassador Pageant. It was a blast supporting the 13 ambassador candidates, but sad to say goodbye to our good friends, the retiring ambassadors, Kira, Sydney, and Kristy.

With Lake Days fast approaching, it is almost time

for the current team of Megan Berry (Lady of the Lake), Ashley Vomacka (1st Princess), and Emily Pastor (2nd Princess), to say goodbye to our ambassador duties and pass them on

The 2014/15 Lady of the Lake candidates have been working very hard on dance rehearsals, talents, and speeches every week, and are improving greatly with each practice.

Megan, Ashley, and Emily are very excited for them and wish them all good luck. As the candidates push through the nerves and excitement, they (current team) will be enjoying the last month of their reign. This year has been full of amazing memories for them, and they will de� nitely miss representing our area of Cowichan Lake.

—2013 Lady of Lake team

Rolli Gunderson

LCSS students’ council class reps for the 1988-1989 school year. Sitting left to right; Jim Coughlan (treasurer), Michelle Davis (vice-president), Sue Perfect (president and grad class valedictorian), Deanna Sanddar (secretary). Standing from left: LCSS principal John Clark, Randy Knott, Rick Grewal, Lisa Switzer, Lance Lundgren, Laurel Crawford, Karen Birk, Carla Calleberg, Shannon Knott, Jodi Peterson, Naiomi Vega, Korby Tuck, Lara Elliot, and Troy Mutch.

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Cowichan Lake ambassadors, (from right) Emily Pastor, Megan Berry, and Ashley Vomacka, with the Ladysmith, Nanaimo, and B.C. Ambassadors at the Ladysmith pageant on April 14.

No plans yet for 1989 grad class reunion

Lake ambassadors enjoy year long tenure

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currently providing rental income.

20 Renfrew Ave.$79,900

Commercial Corner Lot that is currently located in town. Great opportunity to build your commercial venture.

Lot 5, Cowichan Lake $299,000

9.22 acres F-1 zoning. Many potential uses, including

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Unique 4 bedroom and den home in sought after Fairbridge. At just over 72 acres, the prestigious homes in this unique area offer privacy and security. There is a formal dining room area, large living room and wonderfully cozy family room with wood fireplace. Master bedroom has walk in closet. Newly installed Lennox heat pump and built-in-vacuum. Behind the main house is a lovely 600 sq ft cottage. Historical information is available. With Warmth, Charm & Character this home is a must see!

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Superb Creek Front Living on a salmon bearing creek. The one word is WOW when you see the landscaped grounds. This newly painted 2 bed & 2 bath wheelchair accessible unit will impress you. There is a formal dining room and large living room in this 55+ complex.

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Now this is a bargain! The owner paid $52,000 in 2012 & is now listed over $20,000 less. This solid mobile home has a nice addition with a huge laundry room and family room. Rural setting in Evergreen Park & amongst farm land, with only a few minute’s drive to all the conveniences.

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?

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Appearances are deceiving. This home is entry level but has a fully � nished basement. Many updates including � ooring, Low Energy Windows, vinyl decking and more. This is a great family home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a big family room.

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Lot 33 Kestrel Drive – Panoramic views on .43 Acre. Perfect location to build a cottage or residence. $99,900Lot 40 Kestrel Drive – Beautiful lake views from this affordably priced lot which is nearly ½ acre. Build your dream home! $79,900Lot 45 Blackwood Heights – Private ½ acre lot surrounded by trees. Own a piece of land on the sunny side of the lake. $69,900

Marble Bay is now zoned for full time living and all owners have use of the private lakefront park with water slides and picnicking areas.

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7755 Sunset Dr. $289,000 6789 2nd St. $198,000

92 Cowichan Ave. E. $150,000

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Cowichan Lake Seniors Association has aspirations to build a horseshoe pitch at the seniors’ centre in town.

Carolyne Austin from the association was at town hall for April’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee meeting asking for permission from council to build the new pitch.

“It’s important for the seniors to keep busy,” said Austin. “People thought they might like to be outside in the summer and there appears to be enough room. Where the pin is, we would put a cover of wood so we can lock it when we’re not there and so nobody falls and hurts themselves. People could get hurt otherwise as it is metal.”

At the meeting,

council passed a motion unanimously for an inspection of the site in question, to be conducted by town staff, before the go-ahead can be granted.

“Our policy is that we don’t make decisions at the time of presentation,” Coun. Bob Day told Austin. “It sounds like something public works would like to look at and we will get them involved in some way, shape or form.”

Coun. Tim McGonigle stated of the importance of an inspection prior to the motion being passed to determine whether there is indeed enough room for the new pitch.

The pitch would be 48 inches in length from one pitching area to another.

“There’s no huge rush for the inspection. End of May beginning

of June would work well,” Austin told council as well as writing a letter.

“Several of our members don’t play cards, pool or carpet bowl but have shown an interest in a horseshoe pitch. Over the last few months we have encouraged more card games, carpet bowling, darts, pool and plan to refurbish our shuffle board. Adding a horseshoe pitch to the facility will enable more members to become involved and enjoy socializing and exercising at the same time.

“The Cowichan Lake Seniors’ Association in conjunction with the Cowichan Lake Golden Agers Society will pay for the project and will be responsible for maintaining the pitch and keeping it safe for the public.”

Centre seeks permission from Town: Site inspection for horseshoe pitch first

Seniors’ centre looks to build new horseshoe pitch


Ross ArmourLake CowiChan Gazette

There has been some slight confusion at the Town of Lake Co-wichan council table towards the payments allotted to the Lake Cowichan Fire Depart-ment.

LCFD is volunteer-based thus submits its bills for incidents each month to the town to pay.

That bill comes forward at the regular council meeting every month.

At last week’s CLEC,

Lakeview and Fire Department Commit-tee meeting at the town hall, Coun. Bob Day who chaired the meet-ing prompted a discus-sion on fire department payments.

“I couldn’t help but notice at a lot of the recent approval of the fire department’s payment at our council meetings that I was the only council member who put their hand up to approve the payment,” said Day. “That shows there is some hesitation at the table and perhaps there’s some concern on council about the expenses being paid out.

“I understand that keeping a hand down is a yes vote but usually all the hands go up or at least two or three.”

Despite Day’s at-tempts to engage the table, only Coun. Tim McGonigle responded.

“I have some con-cerns.” said McGonigle. “My concerns are under the training addition.

My understanding was that the water training, once the fire department acquired the new boat, would be fundraised for. I saw that $2,000 re-cently was brought back to the table for water training. Maybe I was mistaken. In the future I think we should allocate money in our budget for water training and that will protect the Town of Lake Cowichan as well.

“Those costs are add-ing to the fire depart-ment budget. I would never not approve the requisition at the meetings but I do have some concerns. My understanding that some of the new equipment and training would be paid for by donations, but I understand say if we are gifted a park or a wharf then we still have to maintain it. I

do respect every one of the members of the fire department for the time they put in to protect the community. It’s an excellent service.”

Mayor Ross Forrest, Coun. Jayne Ingram, Coun. Frank Horn-brook, finance director Ronnie Gill, chief ad-ministrator Joe Fernan-dez and superintendent Nagi Rizk were all present at the meeting.

LCFD: Coun. McGonigle confused at why town paid for water training

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The baking area of the Bavarian Bakery was a little more cramped and noisier than normal as students from Palsson Elementary School paid a visit to the local bakery on Thursday, April 10.

Mr. Dunn and his Grade 3 class were at the bakeryto learn about how bread and bakery goodies were made. The students listened politely as bakery owner Flo showed the kids everything from getting the dough

ready for baking to putting it in the big ovens, but what really got their interest is when they were given a big piece of the dough to make their own goodies.

The kids took the dough and rolled it out into foot long dough sticks and then formed them into pretzels and then watched as Flo put them in the oven. The kids then went for a break and some fresh air, and when they returned they waited in anticipation as the finished

products were removed from the oven.

The students all took a lot of pride in being able to identify their creation from all the pretzels on the baking sheet.

Mr. Dunn used the visit to explain to the kids the history of bread making through the years.

A good time was had by all, and the students got to leave with their own handmade creations in a goodie bag.

Palsson school teacher, Mr. Dunn, helps his Grade 3 students Jaiden Fowler and Rya Halusiak with their aprons.

Above: Jakeb Shand and Jenae Wier make a smiley face with their dough.

Right: Sarah Brown shows off the pretzel Pinocchio that she made with her dough.

Ross Armour

Cowichan Lake Recreation’s Easter egg hunt over in minutes!

It was a case of Happy Easter and chocolate-filled fun at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena this past Monday as myriad of youngsters came out for an Easter egg hunt put on by the Cowichan Lake Recreation. The hunt, scheduled to last half an hour, barely lasted a third of that as the enthusiastic kids scampered around the ice rink in search of as many chocolate eggs as they could find, with the majority going home happy and satisfied.

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Diana Hutton Lake CowiChan Gazette

It’s been around for nearly 40 years, but for each young per-son who walks in the door,

every day is a new adventure, full of fun, friendship and excit-ing new things to learn.

For several generations of kids from around the lake, the commu-nity-run playschool has been their first introduction to the big wide world that exists outside of home and family.

This is where they take their first tentative steps, away from the safe-ty and comfort of mom and dad for perhaps the first time.

They make friends, are intro-duced to a multitude of new con-cepts, acquire the basic building blocks of scholastic learning and more importantly perhaps, begin their foray into society at large.

Upstairs, in a bright and spa-cious room at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, instructor Tracey Johnson positively bubbles as she enthusiastically leads a group of three and four year olds through another event filled morning. From calendar time, to the mini library, craft and play stations, gym and snack-time, the smiles and new discoveries never seem to subside.

“We learn the ABC’s, 1, 2, 3’s, days of the week and all the co-lours, but there’s lots of unstruc-tured playtime where they can cre-ate friendships and learn problem solving,” says Johnson, who has been at the playschool since 2009.

“This is an introduction to the world for these little ones. I don’t really see myself as a teacher, but more a tour guide to the world.”

The playschool, now offered by the CVRD’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department has a long his-tory in the area and has changed venues several times over the years.

But the hallmark of an afford-able, quality, first step to education, where pre-schoolers can enjoy a safe and positive introduction to learning and community has never changed.

“Playschool started off at the Youbou Community Hall and had up to 12 kids per class. It was run under the auspices of Youbou

Parks and Recreation,” said Co-wichan Lake recreation manager Linda Blatchford. “It’s been oper-ating in the Cowichan Lake area for around 40 years. Both my sons, Lee and Jesse went to it when they were little.”

In January of 2004 Youbou Parks and Recreation was abolished and the Cowichan Lake Recreation function was created. In 2010 the program moved from Youbou to its new home at the arena complex.

During the arena renovations, the playschool was housed in the Mesachie Lake Community Hall. In the spring of 2011, it moved to its beautiful and spacious new venue in the arena complex.

“It’s been a delightful experi-

ence for us,” says Lissa Liboiron, whose daughter Zelda attends the playschool. “Tracey and Betty have been great and very accom-modating to our parenting style and Zelda just loves it!”

Betty Sanddar, who assists John-son, has a long history with area kids as a long-time employee with the now closed Kaatza Daycare. The playschool is based on a ratio of one adult per10 children and parents are welcome to come in as volunteers at any time.

“We have about 30 children reg-istered at the moment. We oper-ate from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each morning, Monday through Friday and you can sign up for as many days per week as you need,” says

Johnson. “We also offer a drop-in service, if mom has an appoint-ment and needs some short term childcare. Our rates are about the most reasonable in the valley.”

The playschool’s shiny, new venue is state-of-the-art, with large windows providing lots of natural light, lots of open area to romp and a variety of well-equipped sta-tions for kids to experiment in art, literacy, free-play, dance, exercise, music and games of all kinds.

There’s a patio garden where the school’s resident worm farm helps turn snack-time refuse into com-post. The kids get hands-on experi-ence while learning and having fun every step of the way.

“Both my kids have loved com-ing here. Joshua specifically asks to come and see Mrs. Johnson. He loves it!” says playschool parent, Carla Spooner.

From the minute they arrive and hang their coats in their own cub-by, to goodbye songs on Alphabet Island, a morning at playschool is pretty much a morning in paradise for most little ones.

“We have such wonderful fami-lies in our community and we try hard to make this a place for nur-turing everyone,” says Johnson. “These kids are our treasures and we want to keep them safe, happy and having fun!”

To register your child or for more information about the Lake Cowichan Playschool program, contact CVRD Parks, Recreation and Culture at 250-749-6742 or by email at [email protected].

Diana HuttonLeft: Instructor Tracy Johnson, and Willow Weber concentrate on a puzzle. Right: Connor Blume (left) and Johnny Bloudell work on an art project, self portraits.

Introducing little ones to the joys of learningPlayschool: Operation has been delighting young learners for 40 years



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The Valley Fish and Game Club held their 7th Annual Trout Derby and Pig Roast on April 18, 19 and 20 with adult anglers heading out to fish Cowichan and Bear Lakes with the kids trying their luck in Mayo Lake.

“There was a smaller turn-out this year from last year,” said the club’s Wally Baas. “Only 30 adults and a half-dozen kids tried to land the biggest 50 centimetre trout of the derby.”

All the anglers had a good time fishing and enjoying the events of the week-end. The pig roast dinner was a big hit again this year with the 172 pound pig providing the main course for the80 folks at dinner on Friday night and delicious pulled pork sandwiches on Saturday and Sunday.

The eighty pounds of cougar sausages were a hit at the dinner as well.

A cannon blast set off at noon on Sunday by Ray Bishop let everyone know it was final weigh-in

with prizes for the winners presented after that. While everyone was watching the prizes being

given out inside the clubhouse,a surprise visit outside from the Easter Bunny gave the kids and some “older kids” a chance to hunt for Easter eggs to finish off the week-end of fun.

The weather wasn’t the greatest all days, but everyone stayed warm around campfires and enjoyed another fun derby week-end.

The derby is an annual event for the Valley Fish and Game Club and is in remembrance of all fallen members of the club.

Winning results, all Cutthroat trout:1st place: Wade Lowe, 3.12 lbs.2nd place: Sandra Vermiere, 3 lbs.3rd place: James Dobbie, 2.38 lbs.4th place: Armin, 2.32 lbs.5th place; Rick Harrison, 2.29 lbs.6th place: Larry Williams, 2.28 lbs.

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Larry Williams picks up the first place prize of $150 and a ticket to next years Valley Fish and Game Club’s Memorial Fishing Derby for the vacationing Wade Lowe, the fisherman who actually caught the winning fish weighing 3.12 pounds.

James Dobbie holds his 3rd prize, $75 and a ticket to next year’s derby, for his 2.38 pound fish.

Little Gracie has fun hunting for Easter treats at the club’s huge Sunday Easter egg hunt.

Sandra Vermiere’s three pound trout was caught in the North Arm of Cowichan Lake on the last day of the derby. She took 2nd place with a prize of $100 and a ticket to next year’s Valley Fish and Game Derby.


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The forecast was gloomy for our April 8 golf day, but 24 golfers set off with optimistic spirits.

It paid off, as once again, we were forced to peel off the jackets as the weather brightened throughout the morning. Scores were improving as most players posted lower scores than last week’s opening day. However, one team did report, that all four members shot into the creek-crossing on No.9.

The low net score was achieved by Lance Lingren, and the low gross was claimed by Rick Nott.

Gerry Janzen owned the par threes taking both KP (closest to the pin) awards. Mike Morgan had a Chip-In Par and Nott had the only birdie.

Most people know that a birdie is one under par, an eagle is two under par and an albatross is three under par.

Don Cochrane scored a “heron” this past winter. He sent a rare low screamer down into the creek only to have it smack into the side of the poor bird. The heron was apparently okay as it flew off down the creek with much angry squawking.

The Tri-Club Competition starts in May. This popular event gives players a chance to play March Meadows, Cowichan and Mount Brenton Golf Courses.

We will also be starting our Inter-Club Challenges in May with our first trip being to Gabriola Island.

The Duffer had several putts stop on the lip of the cup. He suggests a rule change that would allow such balls to be blown into the hole. This would not apply to balls more than three inches from the hole. No one wants to make a travesty of the game!

The course is in great shape- come and join us.

April 15:

It was not a complete rain out last week, but only about half of the 30 players actually persevered through the rain to finish their round. The hot soup at lunch was really appreciated.

Despite the rain, Ray Bourassa had a good game, claiming the low gross score of the day. He also had a great tee shot on No. 7 with his ball ending up only 10 inches from a hole-in-one. He tapped in his KP for a birdie.

John McCormick had the other KP on No. 1 and also putted in for his bird. Gerry Janzen and Rick Nott both had chip-in birds. Leo Tardiff had the low net score for the day.

The Duffer remembers back in the 1970s when the trees between fairways were small and posed few problems. Today these trees are tall and wide.

The Duffer complains that he can hit an 80-yard wide fairway 10 per cent of the time but he can hit a two-inch wide branch 90 percent of the time!

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The 2014 BC Champions from Cowichan Lake are, from left, Diane Myrden (skip), Tricia Mayea (third), Kari McKinlay (second), and Maria Elzinga (lead).


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They did it! Team Myrden is now Team BC.

The Myrden rink played very well going 7-0 through the round robin which put them in first place overall and gave them a bye to the final game.

The provincials tournament was held from Wednesday, April 16 to Sunday, April 20 at the Richmond Curling Club on the Mainland.

Team Myrden were tied up coming home with the hammer in the final and ended up scoring 3.

“We are very happy and proud to be representing B.C. and especially

Cowichan Rocks when we go to Halifax, N.S. in November for the Canadian Championships.” commented Tricia Mayea in an email.

“Thank you all for the support you have shown our team over the years, we wouldn’t have made it this far without all of you.”

Cowichan Rocks now has a banner to hang out on the Cowichan Lake Cowichan Rocks ice after their names are added.

The team, led by namesake Diane, was worthy winners after completing a comprehensive whitewash of victories.

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Sport Sedan Concept should be mentioned as it offers a clue to what the new Maxima might re-semble. And boy, is it a looker de-spite the horrible orange colour of the show car! It too features a panoramic roof stretching almost from the windshield to the rear window. A production model version is expected later in the year, which suggests the L.A. show might benefit from that timetable.Any new Toyota Camry is an instant hit, especially in North America where it’s been the best selling car for 12 years. Despite that, the Japanese manufacturer launched an all-new 2015 model, just three years after introducing a redesign.It incorporates design touches now appearing in sibling models, including a deeper grille that more resembles an upmarket Lexus. Interior materials are upgraded and a large central display matches the design trend of its competitors. Two trims are added; a sporty XSE with some

luxury touches and a Hybrid SE. Toyota sticks with its 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, and 3.5-litre, six-cylinder engines plus its Hybrid Synergy Drive.Hyundai would like to put a serious dent in the Toyota Camry success story with its own mid-size sedan – the redesigned Sonata. It’s likely the introduc-tion of a sharp looking Sonata in 2011 that helped prompt

Toyota into taking a serious look at upping the ante in the Camry. Other competitors have also risen to the challenge. Now the seventh-generation, newly styled, sharper looking 2015 Sonata raises the bar again with improved ride and handling plus advanced driver assistance and safety equipment. Unlike the Camry, the Sonata stays with purely four-cylinder

engines. Standard is a 2.4-litre power plant and a turbocharged 2.0L is an option.The one domestic manufacturer that did show up with something more exciting than the rest was Jeep, which introduced the com-pact Renegade. It is the iconic brand’s first foray into the small SUV segment.Its funky looks and fuel efficiency should make it an urban dweller hit but it also boasts best-in-class off-road capability, which may just bring in buyers from the growing outdoor adventure seekers.Two engine choices: a 2.4-litre Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 paired to the segment’s first nine-speed automatic transmis-sion, or a 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine with six-speed manual transmission.Prices for all of the above closer to launch will be available when pencils have been sharpened and each figure out how they can undercut competitors.

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Like education, the motorcycle gear you wear is vital to your safety. Just ask someone who has had a spill. Here’s an example. A colleague of mine caught gravel around a bend while riding in the States. She hit the guardrail then passed out. She was then airlifted to hospital where she suffered a minor concussion, and a few bruises and scrapes. Even the doctors were amazed how good shape she was in.It was said to her that her gear likely saved her life. She was wearing leathers, gloves, protec-tive boots, and a helmet. Granted, not everyone is as lucky, but you get my point. Furthermore, for those who have experienced an accident, and have been in proper attire, I’m pretty sure you weren’t thinking, “Gee, I really wish I wore my shorts and flip flops.”When I ride, I’m in full garb. De-pending on what type of riding I’m taking on that day, I’ll dress appropriately. I’m an advocate of riding gear. All of it. Helmet: The government in British Columbia only enforces

one piece of safety equipment when riding on the road. That’s a helmet. If you’re not going to invest any

money in anything else, protect your noggin’. I’m not suggesting buying the most expensive and fanciest lid out there because

most of us don’t have thousands of dollars for a carbon fibre helmet. In fact, I’ll add this too. Make sure it fits properly. Local motorcycle shops generally have trained staff in fitting helmets. They’re supposed to fit snugly. I’ve been told that even the cheapest helmet that fits per-fectly will do more for you than an expensive one that’s just not right for you.You only have one head.Use it and protect it.Jackets: There are a couple of common materials used in jackets: leather and textile. There are more, but the two listed are quite prominent. Each have their own benefits. Textile jackets tend to be more breathable, while leather has been said to be better protection. You can argue each case.Some jackets come with armor (added protection in the back, elbows, and shoulders.) Some don’t. I suggest armor only because it protects you that much more. However, there are accessories you can purchase if your jacket you choose doesn’t come with it built in.

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Casual, on-call opportunities are available working out of the Island Savings Centre and Cowichan Lake Recreation within the North/Central and West Cowichan Facilities at the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD).

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

LECHNER, Edwin (Ed)Jan 21, 1943 - Feb 28, 2014

Died suddenly at home with his boots on. A popular horseman,mechanic, sports-man, and friend to everyone he met.Ed was predeceased by his father George, mother Susan, brother George, and his ex wife Carol. He is sur-vived by his wife Bonnie Taylor, his daughters Cheri Cooper & Tracy Lechner as well as his 4 grandchildren Natasha Cooper, Chelsea Cooper, Chantelle Campbell, and Cole Campbell. The family invites friends to a celebration of his life to be held at the farm on April 27th from noon til 4:00PM.

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☞ Mark your calendarThurs., April 24

• Family storytime: Cowichan Lake Library starting at 11 a.m. This program of stories, songs, rhymes and fun is geared toward chil-dren 0-5-years and their families. (every Thursday)

Fri., April 25• LCS PAC movie

night! The PG rated ad-venture comedy anima-tion movie the Nut Job will play at the school’s theatre starting at 6:30 p.m.

Come early and support the PAC by purchasing dinner and snacks at the conces-sion. Burgers, pizza, popcorn, and more, will be available before the movie starting at 5:30 p.m. Admission to the movie is free.

The PAC uses all funds raised to support programs and activities for the students at LCS. Everyone welcome.

• It’s operation clean sweep in Lake Cowichan on Friday, April 25. Join the Town of Lake Cowichan’s mayor and council for Pitch-In Canada from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be disposal bins for refuse at the municipal hall, 39 South Shore Road. For more information on reducing waste and the three Rs — reduce, reuse, recycle — check out pitch-in.ca.

sAT., April 26• Cowichan Lake

Recreation has a pickleball tournament at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena’s curling rink from 9:30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. Call 250-749-6742 for costs and to register.

Mon., April 28• National Day

of Mourning across Canada. A time when workers, families, and employers can get together in remembrance of those who lost their lives or were injured on the job.

At 10 a.m. at the Lake Cowichan Forest Workers Memorial Park there will be a ceremony followed by refreshments at the Kaatza Station Museum.

• Cowichan Lake Recreation hosts a

carpet bowling tourney from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena’s curling rink. Come on out to watch or call 250-749-6742 for costs and to register.

• A playful program of rhymes, songs and storytelling is what the Parent and Child Mother Goose time is all about. The program is geared for children 0-2years-old, 11 a.m.(every Tuesday)

• Resilience, (see page 19 for details) screens at LCS, admission by donation. Starts 7 p.m. in the gym.

Wed., April 30• Lake Cowichan and

District Minor Hockey Association registra-tion. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena lobby. Go to lakeco-wichanminorhockey.com to print out regis-tration forms and save time. Call Jen at 250-749-3258 with your questions or email [email protected]

• Documentary Night is back at Co-wichan Lake library starting at 6 p.m. “His American album flopped, but thanks to bootlegged copies, Rodriguez became a superstar in apartheid South Africa. Rodri-guez didn’t know he was a star.” Searching for Sugar Man,the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the great-est 70s rock icon that never was.

sAT., MAy 3• Cowichan Lake

Recreation plays host to its annual Community Spring Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena’s curling rink. Tables are $15. Call now to reserve yours.

sAT., MAy 10•It’s Royal LePage’s

National Garage Day for Shelter at the Lake Cowichan branch on 87 Darnell Road, start-ing at 9 a.m..

Donate your gently used items to this great cause. Somenos Transition House — a shelter in Duncan for women and children who have experienced family violence — will receive 100 per cent of the proceeds from the sale. Call Wendy Mit-ton at 250-701-5582 for more information or for pick-up of your donation.

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☞ By the way . . . have you heard?■ Vancouver Island Spine Trail Association was at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities in Parksville on

April 12 promoting the Vancouver Island Trails Network and the Vancouver Island Trail.

Lake Cowichan will be the hub of the next trail expansion connecting the Trans Canada Trail with Tuck Lake (near Youbou, and the headwater for Nitinat River) runner’s trail and the Alberni Inlet trails.

■ The Lake Cowichan School is partnering with the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society to host the screening of Resilience, a documentary about our Cowichan watershed, on April 29 in the LCS gym at 7 p.m.

The 90-minute documentary is by award-winning filmmaker, Nick Versteeg, trains his lens on the Cowichan.

Admission is by donation and all proceeds will go towards the Lake Studies program at LCS as well as the Cowichan Lake River Stewardship Society.

■ Cowichan Lake Recreation has folk artist Jennifer Jade Kerr — a 2013 nominee for the Western Canadian Music Awards — live in concert on May 2 at the curling lounge for a family friendly musical evening, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. and tickets are a reasonable $5 each or just $10 for a family of four.

■ Kenzie Cuthbert from Cowichan River

Wilderness Lodge in Lake Cowichan recently hosted Don Freschi and his camerman while they shot two episodes for the Sport Fishing on the Fly show. Kenzie displayed his Eyes-n-tube flies for the On the Beach segment of the show. The new shows will air starting this coming July on Chek TV

■ The red carpet is being rolled out for Cowchan Lake District Chamber of Commerce’s annual Spring Fling Dinner and Auction. Dubbed the Red Carpet Gala, the Chamber’s major fundraiser of the year is on Saturday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall.

Put on your party shoes for a fun evening showcasing the 2014/15 Lady of the Lake candidates as they assist with the evening’s live auction. A buffet dinner and prizes are also included in your $35 ticket available at the Cowichan Lake Visitor Centre, 309 South Shore Road. Call 250-749-3244 for more information.

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☞ Game on, registration for Lake Days road hockey Don’t forget to register your team for the Lake Days Road Hockey Tournament

— for all ages — at Saywell Park on June 10. Team forms can be picked up at IRLY, Lake Cowichan or email: [email protected] is limited space so register now with your completed form and full payment. Deadline is May 15. Call 250-749-4710.

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Malcolm ChalmersBetty Sanddar (R), chairperson of the Lake Cowichan Food Bank, and volunteer Cathy Jenkins serving up barbecued hotdogs to raise money for the food bank at Lake Cowichan’s Country Grocer. The next time you are shopping at Country Grocer how about adding $2 to your bill as a donation to our local food bank.

Submitted/Kay KirbyLarry and Marion Kazakoff, who live on Wellington Road in Lake Cowichan, fed ducks all winter near a hanging basket in their yard. ‘Mrs. Duck’ has decided to lay her eggs — nine at last count — in the basket. The Kazakoffs look forward to seeing the ducklings hatch.


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