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River teaches lesson to yet another tuber
Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on June 30, paramedics, RCMP, the Lake Cowichan Fire Department and Search and Rescue were called out to Marie Canyon, near Skutz Falls, to rescue yet another person from the Cowichan River. The young man had apparently lost his tube after missing the spot he and his friends had identified as the end point of their afternoon river adventure. Neither local RCMP, LCFD or Search and Rescue were able to give the name of the man, who is from Victoria, but his
close friend Rodney (who did not want to disclose his last name) says they have tubed down the river many times over the 17 years they have known each other. The victim apparently sustained a minor head injury after losing his tube in the rapids, but according to his friends, he was able to pull himself from the water and wait for help. “I’ve heard a lot of bad stories about people drowning in this part of the river,” said Rodney, adding that for a while he thought he had lost his best friend. The two were up in Lake Cowichan for a memorial weekend for a beloved family
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dog who passed away sometime this past winter. “This was her favourite spot,” said Rodney. Const. Jim Preston of the Lake Cowichan RCMP, and LCFD volunteer fireman Tyler Knott, who both have training and experience with water rescue situations, were called in to bring the man to safety. In the above photo, Fire Chief Doug Knott talks to the stranded man and coordinates rescue teams, while the inset photo shows Preston and Tyler Knott suiting up the victim with a lifejacket and Highway 5.7 L/100 KM 50 MPG
tether to bring him back to safety. The victim was taken to Duncan Hospital via ambulance, and depending on his condition, he was most likely released a short time later, according to Preston. Lake Cowichan Fire Department and RCMP had a busy Canada Day weekend, as they had to respond to another call immediately after this rescue. Thus they were not able to provide further information by press time. For tips on river safety and tubing, go to page 2.
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SUMMER BOARD OFFICE HOURS July 3, 2012 to August 24, 2012 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Office closed 11:30 am - 12:00 noon • • • • • •
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As the weather warms up and the sun begins to make more of an appearance, tubers will once again be taking advantage of the wonderful Lake Cowichan setting and the Cowichan River. But exactly what is it that every river adventurer should know before heading on local waterways? Well, Ryan Maizis, from Orka Recreation and Kayaking Adventures, a new business in Lake Cowichan offering kayak and tube rentals, has some advice. First of all, make sure you are prepared for the day. Maizis recommends using vinyl like the ones he has for rent in his shop because they do not heat up in the sun and will not cause tube rash which is common when using a traditional, black rubber inner tube. He also recommends sun screen, a hat, shirt, sandals, towels, and food. As
well, not wearing items or jewelry that dangle is a good idea as any item that does dangle from a persons body or over the side of the tube runs the risk of getting caught on branches or become otherwise entangled. Wearing polyester is always better than wearing cotton. “Cotton holds five times the weight and if you get caught in a current it can make it hard to swim,” says Maizis. Polyester will help to keep you both dryer and warmer if you happen to end up in the water. Maizis also recommends bringing water or some other liquid, preferably not alcohol, and something to put your empty containers in. During peak tubing times, Orka will have garbage cans set up along the river, each one will be set in an inner tube and anchored to rocks at the bottom. It is also always a good idea to tube or kayak the river with at least one other person. “Never go alone,” says Maizis. “If you caught up and you’re
by yourself you could run into issues.” Maizis also recommends going no further than Little Beach because of the rapids between Little Beach and Skutz Falls. “There is a stronger current the closer you get to Skutz Falls,” he warns. “If you don’t understand the current and general safety you can get caught up easily in the undertow or on a branch, and you are risking getting into a situation.” Orka encourages their customers to launch from Central Park, across from their shop on South Shore Road, which is located in the old Petro Can gas station. Maizis says that it is shallow enough there now that tubers can even stand in the water and get their bearings before heading down the river. There is also the option to launch from around the trestle at Ohtaki Park, and Maizis says that Orka will be patrolling the section of water between the trestle and the car bridge on busy days during the summer to make sure that people are doing okay and that they are being respectful of private properties. He says that trespassing has been an issue in past years, and he would really like to stress the need for respect along the river. The Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society is making a brochure which emphasizes the same message, stating it’s ‘your holiday, our home.’ Orka does not at this time offer group tubing packages, but they are open to the idea and will see how the season progresses. They do offer both kayak and tube rentals, and life jackets are included. For more information on the services they offer, call 250-932-2222, or go to their website orkaadventures.com.
2012 Outstanding Facility Award for sports arena Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
On Thursday evening, during a regular Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission meeting, Dave Darling, chair at the meeting, and Linda Blatchford, the manager of Cowichan Lake Parks and Recreation for the CVRD, accepted the 2012 Bill Woycik Outstanding Facility Award, given by the Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia. The award was presented by Jim Weicker, a past president of the RFABC. A press release from the association states that the mission of the RFABC is to promote safe and efficient operation of recreation facilities through the provision of educational opportunities, networking, training, and advocatcy for recreation facility personnel. The trophy is awarded to an outstanding new or improved facility in the province each year. The award began in 1992, and though the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena did submit the arena for consideration for the award last year, they lost by a narrow margin to the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre. Presenter Jim Weicker stated during his speech that this did not reflect negatively on the facility, however. “That’s the thing, facilities can always try again the next year.” “One of the most impressive elements of the upgrade has been the extensive use of wood throughout the project which was donated by local industry producers,” said RFABC president, Steve McLean. “The energy saving innovations built into the project are significant and impressive for a renovation initiative,” notes Associate Executive Director, Paul Servos. He commented specifically on the parking lot, saying it is state of the art in terms of how storm water is treated.
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From left, Dave Darling and Linda Blatchford accept the Bill Woycik Outstanding Facility Award from Jim Weicker, past president of the Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia.
“It’s not something most people would notice,” he said, but added that it’s aspects like this that the RFABC takes into consideration. The renovation project, which was completed in 2011, cost a total of $7.6 million. The arena now features a new cement slab under the ice rink, a new multipurpose room, a new heated viewing area, new dressing rooms, and a new lower arena warm room for spectators.
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Lots to talk about at council meeting Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
Mayor and council covered a lot of ground on Tuesday’s meeting, June 26. Everything from looking at a move to build a regulatory system on modern buildings and certification of building officials, to voting to submit an application for a charging station incentive grant to put in a charging station for plug-in electric vehicles. The province is currently seeking input from local governments, building officials, professional engineers and architects, the building industry, and other participants on its proposals for potential regulatory changes to the building regulatory system and proposals to strengthen the provincial role as the sole authority to adopt and provide interpretations for a uniform building code across the province. “There are really two issues here,” said chief administrative officer Joseph Fernandez. “The certification of building officials and the process by which they are mandated, and a levy issued on building permits which would be paid to the provincial government.” Fernandez suggested a staff report be done up on these two white paper reports. Coun. McGonigle also brought forward a motion to ask the province for fair compensation for calls responded to by the fire department for medical assists and others. “I’m wondering if this table is amiable to a resolution going forward as to asking the provincial government to compensate volunteer fire departments for ICBC and ambulance assist calls similar to Ministry of Forests remuneration for equipment which is utilized from town fire departments for forest fires in basin municipalities.” McGonigle moved that a resolution to that effect be brought forward to the Union of B.C. Municipalities, and council and the mayor agreed that doing so would help to deal with some of the downloaded costs that Lake Cowichan and other municipalities face from the provincial government. This idea was first broached during the last CLEC, Lakeview and Fire Department meeting when Lake Cowichan fire chief Doug Knott stated that this was a subject brought forward at the annual fire chief’s convention. “Any recovery, I think, would not only be a benefit to the fire department, but also to the tax payers of this community,” added McGonigle. He also pointed out, later on in the meeting, that in the fire department’s Incident Report, there are two motor vehicle accidents and a medical aid which occurred in May of this year that could be brought forward with the proposed resolution as examples of costs that could be compensated. The total for these incidents to the fire department was $765.69. Council also discussed the fire department’s
need for river rescue equipment and training, and the issue of where the responsibility actually lies in these kinds of incidents. The fire department is currently organizing fundraising efforts towards the purchase of a boat and other rescue equipment that can be used in river rescue situations, and are currently undergoing water rescue training. Another issue addressed by council on Tuesday, was that of the disposal of contaminated soils. During the latest CVRD meeting, there was a resolution passed asking for help within the province for depositions for relocation of contaminated soils. The concern in Victoria is that some of the sites where contaminated soils are disposed at, are located near aquifers, “and they want some protection within the Ministry of Environment for those aquifers and the drinking water,” reported McGonigle. There is a public meeting currently taking place on July 12, at Kerry Park Arena starting at 6:30 p.m., to discuss the application by South Island Aggregate to be a contaminated soil disposal location. The regional district currently has no jurisdiction over this matter, and the application from South Island Aggregate is in the hands of the Ministry of Environment. According to a press release from the CVRD, staff will be recording the entire meeting and will collect materials filed by the public at the meeting. Another interesting note from the council meeting was that of a proposal for increased hours within the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System. “Within those discussions is the possibility of the inclusion of Ladysmith within the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit, and possibly linking that with Nanaimo Transit,” said McGonigle. “Currently this is just an initial discussion looking at what the implications would be to the remainder of the participants in the transit system.” There is also the contentious issue of the increased need for Handy Dart services in an aging population in the area. Input will be given from the transit committee and later brought to the CVRD board. Council also passed a motion to submit an application for funding for two electric vehicle plug-in stations, at least one of which would be in Saywell Park. Each unit would have two cord sets, meaning a total of four stations. These projects are an initiative of the province called Plug In B.C. which funds 75 per cent of the costs to a maximum of $4,000 per station. Council feels this would help to reach the town’s goals for greenhouse gas reduction targets, though Coun. Day did express some concern over who would use the stations, as he has not seen electric vehicles in the area. The stations can be used for hybrids and scooters as well.
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RCMP Report Police raid North Shore Rd. home grow-op Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
On the evening of June 27, neighbours next to a North Shore Road residence noticed a flurry of activity as police executed a warrant for a grow operation. Sgt. Voller could not disclose the kind of investigation that led to the warrant, but he did say that it was a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant, and he did confirm that it was a grow operation. Police have yet to apprehend a suspect, and no charges have yet been laid. Police arrived at the home at approximately 5:45 p.m., and were there until at least 9:30 p.m.
extracting marijuana plants and related paraphernalia. “And anything related to the warrant,” says Voller. “We also seized a loaded, 12 gauge, sawed off shotgun,” stated Voller. Constable Danny Butler is the officer in charge of the investigation, but he was not available for comment. Voller did say that it is standard procedure for BC Hydro to accompany the RCMP when executing a grow operation warrant, as they are in charge of cutting the power to any residence where a grow operation has taken place. The investigation is ongoing.
Sentencing postponed in 2010 arson case Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
Last week a decision was reached in the case of Darryl Nanos, a previous Lake Cowichan resident who was accused of setting fire to an occupied fourplex on Stanley Road in Lake Cowichan on October 8, 2010. At the time of the fire, Nanos was well known to local RCMP, and there were people in the other units in the building. Luckily, no one was hurt, but by the time police arrived, Nanos’s residence was completely engulfed in flames.
Judge Josiah Wood has made a decision about the case, but postponed announcement until July 24, due to the fact that Nanos had checked himself into a residential treatment program in Port Coquitlam. Nanos’s Lawyer, Scott Sheets, made Wood aware of of this fact and stated that Nanos will remain
in the facility until August 17. Wood, though ready to announce his decision, did not think it was appropriate to do so in Nanos’s absence. Nanos is charged with one count of arson to an inhabited property, a crime that comes with a maximum penalty of a lifetime behind bars.
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The tax dollar dance As you are reading these pages, two fairly significant things will have happened over the weekend. You will most likely have heard about them over the radio or on TV. 1. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation members will have voted to accept or reject a tentative agreement with the provincial government, thus ending the job action. 2. The board of School District 79 will have found out if it has been fired. Now, at the time of writing this, I do not know the results of these decisions, so I can’t speak to those numbers, or really what they mean. However, if you take a moment and just flip through the pages of this paper, you will see that the content is once again school heavy. This speaks volumes to me. What you, the communities of Cowichan Lake, place great importance and value upon is the education of your children. It should not be denied that education is not the only thing Cowichan Lake residents value, for sure. Undoubtedly there are residents that feel that either the teachers’ strike, or the board’s decision to vote for a restorative budget is in some way interfering with the education process itself and hindering the ability of teachers to teach kids. And fair enough. Compared to many places in the world we have it pretty good. There are many other issues at the forefront of our collective conscious these days. But I’ve often wondered about the allocation of tax dollars, and whether my money is being managed in the way that I dream it should be. I highly doubt that it comes anywhere close, and this is only reflected back to me as I watch the funding dance, as a regular citizen with no real voice, between the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. This dance has to do with a mix of accountability and ideology. Accountability goes up the ladder from municipal to federal, and ideology swings the pendulum of allocation at all levels and creates lack of consistency. I did a little research on how governments spend tax dollars, and found out that it is just as hard to grasp any real meaning from a quick scan of rows and rows of numbers as I thought it would be. However, I did find out that the provincial government spent $69,912,612 on the September 2011 Enrollment Count, just in SD79. That is just one aspect of the funds put into SD79 schools, and then there are all of the other schools, and all of the other programs and organizations that dip their hands into the provinces pocket, who, in turn, dips its hands into the federal government’s pocket. And all that money, at all levels of government, turns into a huge cyclone of chaos that is impossible for the average person to grasp, or to put into enough perspective to really do what is right for each and every citizen and allow all voices to be heard. No, the teachers do not feel heard. Nor does the board of trustees for District 79. However, neither do those citizens in the Cowichan area who don’t agree with the Summer Olympic bid for the Cowichan Valley, or the roundabout for the intersection of North and South Shore Roads. But then again, neither does council when dealing with downloading of costs and responsibilities from the provincial and federal governments when it comes to things like recuperating costs for ambulance assist calls taken by the Lake Cowichan Fire Department. My question is: How do we make the process of communication better? Part of me hopes that by the time this paper is in the hands of its readers that either the teachers will have voted against the agreement, or the board will have found some way to stay in its position as an elected body with at least some of its funding restored. On the other hand, I’m tired of these issues and I have other ideas for how governments should spend my money. —editor@lakecowichangazette.com
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Carbon tax working, minister insists BC Bureau
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B.C.’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 4.5 per cent in the first four years of the carbon tax on fossil fuels, but most of that drop was probBy Tom Fletcher ably the result of a world recession rather than the steadily increasing tax. Environment Minister Terry Lake released the latest emissions report Wednesday in Kelowna, insisting that B.C. is on track to meet its interim target of a six-per-cent reduction in greenhouse gases this year. The latest federal government emission figures are for 2010, and in that year B.C. emissions crept up again after two years of decline. Lake said the global financial crisis of 2008-09 is likely responsible for a three per cent drop in emissions since the carbon tax took effect. The other 1.5 per cent came as B.C. residents chose to reduce their fossil fuel use, partly due to the tax and also because of the steep increase in gasoline prices. Lake acknowledged that it will be “challenging” for B.C. to meet its target of a 33 per cent reduction in emissions by 2020, especially with new liquefied natural gas development expected to include gas-fired
electric power by that time. Options include carbon dioxide capture and storage from natural gas production, and the gas industry purchasing offsets to make up for extra emissions, he said. One sign that the carbon tax is working as intended is that people are twice as likely to buy a hybrid vehicle in B.C. than in Canada as a whole, Lake said. The last scheduled increase in the carbon tax takes effect July 1, bringing the tax on a litre of gasoline from six to seven cents. Similar increases take effect on diesel fuel, natural gas, coal and other fuels, offset by business and personal income tax reductions to make it revenue neutral to the government as set out in the carbon tax legislation. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced Wednesday that the government is seeking written submissions on the future of the carbon tax until Aug. 31. The results will be used in preparation for the budget in February. “We are beginning a comprehensive review that will cover all aspects of the carbon tax, including revenue neutrality, and will consider the impact on the competitiveness of B.C. businesses such as the agricultural sector, and in particular, B.C.’s food producers,” Falcon said.
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Mayor appreciates patience during revitalization work
Ross Forrest
MAYOR’S REPORT Wow! It has certainly been a busy time — Lake Days, the new and outgoing Lady of the Lake royalty, Firemen’s Ball Tournament and 2012 Lake Cowichan Secondary School graduation, just to name a few. Congratulations to all of you. Once again, the Lake Days Committee (Bob Day, chairperson) and its many volunteers have put on an outstanding event. The countless hours committed by each and every one of you is very much appreciated. As outgoing Lady of the Lake, Jorden Matson, first princess Mary Batyie, and second princess Amber Bell, relinquished their crowns, it is abundantly clear that our community will remain well represented with their successors. Congratulations to our newest Lady of the Lake, Alicia Falls, first princess Sydney Allan, and second princess Nikki Gibson. Thank you to the outgoing royalty for a job well done. The Lake Cowichan Fire Department may have defeated Duncan’s team to win the ball tournament recently in Mesachie Lake, but the real winners are all the
individuals who are associated with the Fireman’s Annual Ball Tournament. Your contributions to Muscular Dystrophy are amazing. The graduating class of 2012 and their families displayed a great deal of pride as they participated in the graduation ceremony. Well done students of Lake Cowichan Secondary School — good luck with your future endeavors. The recently installed automated door at the post office has brought to our attention that our municipal office was also in need of one. We apologize to anyone who has encountered any difficulties wrestling with our doors, however, that should be a thing of the past. Thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for allowing me the opportunity to explain some of the Town’s plans at their last dinner meeting. Discussion and questions by chamber members was encouraging for us on council. It was great having you share in our excitement for upcoming improvements. After years of discussing plans for downtown revitalization, work has now begun. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share your ideas and feelings regarding what you envision for your town. Many of you have probably experienced delays or have been inconvenienced by some of the work currently taking place. We appreciate your understandings, as progress doesn’t happen overnight. Every precaution will be taken to complete these projects with the fewest possible delays or inconveniences. Please be patient and bear with us.
NDP fights to protect seniors Bill has provision to allow anyone to defer applying for OAS for up to five years
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MP’S REPORT I want to thank the many constituents from Lake Cowichan who have emailed or called my office in the last few weeks to share their dismay about provisions in the budget implementation act, Bill C-38. Not surprisingly, most of the concerns I heard were about the proposed changes to environmental assessments and fisheries habitat protections. But nearly as many people spoke up about raising the eligibility for Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement from 65 to 67. The NDP fought to protect seniors and to ensure that they can retire with dignity by introducing a motion before the final vote on Bill C-38 that called on the Conservatives not to raise the age of eligibility for OAS. The Conservatives refused to listen to reason and expert opinion, including the Parliamentary Budget Officer, who confirmed that this program is sustainable in the long term. Raising the age of eligibility for OAS from 65 to 67 may have serious conse-
quences on seniors. More seniors will fall into poverty and clearly the most vulnerable people will be the hardest hit. Demographic studies show that only fifty per cent of men who are earning the lowest twenty percent of income at age 65 live to age 75. These are often the folk who have worked some of the most physically taxing jobs. So for them to wait an extra two years to receive benefits means many will not live to receive OAS at all. The Conservatives didn’t have to raise the eligibility for OAS. Hidden in the bill, and hardly mentioned by the press, is a provision to allow anyone to defer applying for OAS for up to five years. And just like the Canadian Pension Plan, for every month someone declines to apply for OAS, their eventual payment increases. So people can choose to continue working, knowing that when they do retire, they have not lost out on any benefits. But people who cannot work anymore or who are already living in poverty could still retire at age 65 and receive their benefits. Although Bill C-38 did pass in June, the long implementation period for the changes to OAS means Canadians still have time to let the Conservatives know how they feel. The easiest way is to email the Prime Minister directly at pm@pm.gc. ca.
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Teachers wary of tentative agreement with province
File Photo Lake Cowichan Secondary teachers Noni Battye (l) and Craig New (r) and Lake Cowichan Teachers’ Association’ president, Erica Blume earlier this year during bell to bell job action in February.
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On June 26, representatives from the B.C. Teachers Federation signed an agreement-in-committee with the government’s bargaining agent, Charles Jago. According to a press release from the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) president, Susan Lambert, teachers were “compelled into the process under threat of huge fines and further punitive legislation.” The BCTF claims that they were able to achieve modest improvements in the negotiations, but for the most part success was seen in getting the government to take its concession demands off the table. “We’ve concluded this agreement in order to prevent government from imposing a contract that would further erode teachers’ hard-won rights and do more harm to students’ learning conditions,” says Lambert. The BCTF claims that the deal does not address many issues, the key of which is improvements to class size and composition as well as staffing ratios. The Cowichan School District is most likely facing a cut to 17.2 teachers in the fall. “We have 200 classes that don’t fit,” says Duncan Brown, a trustee on the SD79 board, “and and this will just get worse with the removal of these teachers.” The BCTF also says that the province refuses to look at the fact that the B.C. Supreme Court ruled that Bills 27 and 28 are unconstitutional and invalid. Along with removing the rights of teachers to collective bargain for class size and composition, the legislation strips teachers’
collective agreements, and restricted their bargaining rights. Minister of Education, George Abbott, stated that he is “pleased that mediation has resulted in a tentative memorandum of settlement between the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association and the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation,” in a press release sent out on June 26. “The term of the agreement runs until June 30, 2013, sets out improved language to manage leave provisions and is consistent with government’s net zero mandate,” he adds. Erica Blume, the president of the Lake Cowichan Teachers’ Association, says that it is up to teachers use their conscience to guide them when voting for or against the agreement. “There is nothing in the deal that is so amazing or egregious that would stand out for teachers to vote for or against it.” Teachers in Lake Cowichan were wary and disheartened, says Blume. “It seems they are unsure of the agreement. There are concerns that if we don’t take this deal now, the province will remove the language and force something in September.” Blume says that a lot of teachers in the area thought they would be seen as selfish for voting for this deal because it does offer modest improvments to things like teachers benefits packages. However, the biggest concern for Blume, and for the teachers in the area, was how to remedy the loss of resources with the expectation of quality education in the classrooms. She doesn’t have much hope for the upcoming election and a change in government, either.
“Whichever government is in power, it doesn’t seem that they want to negotiate with teachers. It has been better in the past, but in general government and teachers haven’t worked well together. It’s just fight, bargain, legislate.” She doesn’t want to give up all hope though. “We’re mindful of past practice,” she says. “Do we take what we can now, and hope that a new government will bring different results?” Voting took place between June 27 and 29, and results were announced on the evening of June 29. On the evening of June 29, the BCTF announced that teachers had voted 75 per cent in favour of ratifying the agreement. A total of 21,044 teachers voted, a turnout rate of 52 per cent. “I doubt you could find a single teacher in BC who is happy with this agreement because it does absolutely nothing to improve the situation in classrooms for students or teachers,” said Susan Lambert, president of the BC Teachers’ Federation. “It doesn’t address class size and composition nor does it provide a fair and reasonable salary increase for our members, who have fallen far behind teachers in other parts of Canada.” On June 27, the BCTF filed a civil claim in the B.C. Supreme Court regarding Bill 22 in response to the lack of improvements within the new agreement to address class size and composition. A press release from the BCTF states that in the coming months teachers will continue to hold the government accountable for providing the funding, resources, and support to meet the diverse educational needs of B.C. children.
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Cec Ashley Photos
Above left: Proud dad Bikar Mann (c) with sons Jason (l) and Manjeet(r). Bikar worked at Hillcrest mill for 14 years and was a master lumber grader winning the Lumber Grading Championship. After Hillcrest closed Bikar worked for MacMillan Blodel on the mainland. Above right: Cec Ashley and Mesachie Lake raised Nancy Robertson, a granddaughter of Hillcrest Lumber Mill founder Carlton Stone, at the recent Hillcrest reunion at the Mesachie Lake Community Hall.
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would like to express a huge & sincere thank you to the following people & organizations for their ongoing commitment & support of our program. Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce, CVRD Areas I and F for their generous and continued donations. Town of Lake Cowichan for their continued support. Kaatza Lakeside Players for their expertise year after year and for the use of the big screen, special thanks to Dena McPhee, Mike Patrick, Andrew Paterson and Mckenzie Paterson. Lindsay Anderson for her guidance and advice for the girls’ talent performances. Country Grocer for the use of the meeting room & endless photocopying and on-going support. Wall Street for the amazing Fashion Show. Cow Cafe & Cookhouse for the dinner at the Ball. Lauren Frost, Bailey Callihoo and Gilbert Lewis for running the concession on Opportunity Night. Tim McGonigle and Joceyln Lundberg for the fantastic job as MC’s at the Ball. Dot Lungal at the Footwear Center for selling our Ball tickets and sponsoring Miss Congeniality Island Scentsy Scents for sponsoring Miss Blossom. Cowichan Lake Recreation Management and Staff. Jayne Ingram and team for making Ball night beautiful for the girls. Bruce Ingram and Pam Palliser for looking after the bar at Ball night and donating the proceeds to our Society. Shannon and Tasha from The Track for choreographing the dance. Maria Cullen for assisting with the fashion show. Karen Armstrong from Toastmasters for the hours of training. Lori and Leslie from Home Hardware for the use of their window for our photos. Remedy Salon, Rhonda Weber, and her team for hosting our ladies night. Friends of Catherine for the Catherine Boeckner Memorial award for talent, won by Alicia Fall. Angie’s Esthetics for sponsoring the first ever public speaking award, won by Sydney Allan. Beta Sigma Phi, Chapter Xi Gamma Kappa for the lovely Strawberry Tea. Suzanne Tardiff and Jordyn Wear for doing a great job as back stage crew. Indra Johel for the beautiful flowers. Island Savings for sponsoring the essay award, won by Alicia Fall. Lake Cowichan Gazette for the great coverage. Thank you as well to our nine candidate sponsors for 2012. Without your support, there would not be a Lady of the Lake Program. • Thank you to our outgoing royalty - Jorden Matson, Mary Batyi and Amber Bell we are all so proud of you & wish you well in the future. • Congratulations to the new royalty - Lady of the Lake Miss Island Pharmacy, Alicia Fall, 1st Princess Miss Cow Cafe & Cookhouse, Sydney Allan, & 2nd Princess Miss Track Fitness, Nikki Gibson. • Congratulations also to Miss Blossom, Crystal Charles & Miss Congeniality, Alicia Fall • A job well done by all, thank you everyone from all of us involved in Lady of the Lake Program. We will be collecting bottles through the summer as our major fundraiser, please call for pickup. We are also looking for a space to sort & store bottles, please call if interested. If you would like to donate or contribute to our Program, please contact one of the following Committee Members: Denise Allan, 250-749-3329 Sydney Rabey, 250-710-1959 Jane Casey, 250-749-6954 Kaytee Nott, 250-701-1928 Tanya Kaul, 250-749-6086 Rob Frost, 250-749-6086 The Society is also looking for the donation of a truck to pull the parade float. If anyone would like to donate a truck, or has any ideas on how to obtain a truck, please call Rob Frost.
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PAGES OF HISTORY Close to 70 people came out to the Hillcrest 12th Annual Reunion held last month at Mesachie Lake proving that Hillcrest people, former employees and their families, continue to be the tight knit group they were always famous for. Although he would likely disagree, Cec Ashley and his wife Joyce (and others) go the extra mile each year to ensure that the reunion continues. Through The Last Whistle, an interesting e-newsletter that Ashley maintains, many interesting pictures and information on a succession of reunions and the industrial and
social history that surrounded the Hillcrest Lumber Mill, its people along with old and new photographs, ensure that history lives on. The annual event had its beginnings 12 years ago when George Smart and Frank Vanyo formed the Mesachie Lake based Hillcrest Lumber Company Employees Reunion. Smart was a high rigger in the early days and later the woods manager until Hillcrest Lumber Company closed in 1968. Vanyo was a cat driver, who built the logging roads in the woods. In 2004 Doug Stone and Cec Ashley took over the duties of organizing the reunion. Since then Ashley and his wife Joyce have taken-up the mantle. Those involved are mainly former employees and family members of Hillcrest Lumber Company who worked in the mill and woods from 1943 until its closing in 1968.
Although mostly former employees attend the reunion, everyone is welcome. The get together — with catered lunch — takes place the last weekend in May each year. Anywhere from 80 to 100 former employees, family members, and visitors attend, which is very gratifying to the organizers and quite unusual for a company that has been shut down for 44 years. Those attending maintain that the annual event, after so many years “shows the love and dedication they had for the company, for it was one of the best companies to work for.” If you are interested in the history (including many photographs) of the former Hillcrest Lumber Company at Mesachie Lake, the community and it’s people, as well as the annual reunions, check out Cec Ashley’s website The Last Whistle at sites.google.com/ site/cecilashley
Successful vintage movie night at Kaatza museum
Photo courtesy Cec Ashley and The Last Whistle website
A successful Vintage Movie Night took place at the Kaatza Museum on Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23. Approximately 50 people turned out to see the old-time movies, presented by Cec Ashley, of the logging, sawmilling and fishing industries. Cec later presented Barb Simpkins, curator of the Kaatza Museum, with a cheque for $400.The money was raised through admission donations at the showing of the movies and the generosity of those attending the recent Hillcrest Lumber Company Former Employees Reunion.
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Local talent set to entertain all summer long
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Parker Schmidt poses with his guitar. Schmidt is one of the local artists playing in Central Park in the upcoming Summer Nights program happening every Saturday throughout the summer.
Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
The Kaatza Art Group has got your Saturday entertainment covered for the duration of the summer.
Every Saturday, from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. the organizations Summer Nights programs will feature performances of music, magic, dancing, and everything in between to keep crowds delighted from the bandshell in Central Park. The evenings are free to attend, however organizers will be passing around a hat for donations. These funds will be split equally between the various non-profit groups sponsoring the event each evening. Non-profit groups that are involved include the Lake Cowichan Food Bank, Kaatza Lakeside Players, Cowichan Family Arts Council, Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce, CIVC Radio, Honeymoon Bay Retreat, and the Cowichan Lake District Seniors Association. Each Saturday will feature a headlining act, but the stage will also be open from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for any aspiring musicians or other performers who would like to share their talent. This open stage part of the program will not be organized before hand, so show up on the evening you would like to play/sing/perform and get your name on the list. Summer Nights begins on July 7, and carries through until September 1. The last evening will be a best of, with at least half an hour of encore presentations. Parker Schmidt is a young aspiring musician living in Duncan. He will be performing at the Summer Nights on July 21, and though he classifies himself as a solo artist, he is hoping to have a drummer and a bass player accompany him. Schmidt is just 13 years old, but already has quite a bit of experience under his belt. In 2011 he appeared on YTV’s Next Star program, a show that seeks out
CLRSS boater education project Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
This past weekend, the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society (CLRSS) launched its boater education project. The society recently printed a brochure that will be handed out to boaters in the area at the municipal boat ramp on North Shore Road, and at the Cowichan Lake Marina. The society has also asked local businesses, such as Cowichan Fly and Tackle, Orka Outdoor Recreation and Kayaking, and the Cowichan Lake Chamber Centre, along with others to carry the brochure. The brochure provides boating safety tips on being quiet, being considerate, and respecting the law. Dianne Gunderson, vice president of CLRSS, says that noise is the main focal point of this education initiative. “We have loons on the lake, and they are wonderful to have back, but they are very susceptible to noise. A lot of birds are,” she says. Gerald Thom, the president of the society, adds that noise and excessive boat wash can cause the loons to leave their nests and abandon their eggs. The society recommends installing and maintaining an effective muffler system. If the
exhaust noise is clearly audible over all other noise, the brochure states that it is too loud. Also, keep the volume low on boat stereo systems. Sound travels much further over water, and excessive noise can disturb residents around the lake, as well as wildlife.
The Canada Shipping Act states that no-one may operate a pleasure boat unless it has a muffler in good working order and is in operation at all times to prevent excessive noise, unless the exhaust gases are directed underwater through the propeller hub or below the cavitations plate. The CVRD also has a bylaw in place that states that no person shall operate a vessel in such a condition or in such a manner as to cause noises or
sounds which disturb or tend to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the neighbourhood. The brochure also cites the fact that dozens of studies have identified noise as an important contributor to physical and psychological stress, and that stress has been linked to many of our most common health problems. Animals are also adversely affected by noise pollution. Noise levels of 85 decibels or greater can cause hearing loss, and it can mask important environmental clues from other animals. It can also have other negative physiological and behavioural effects. The whole initiative is built on respect, says Gunderson, and in that vein the brochure asks that boaters keep speed down, watch for swimmers and wildlife, keep wake down to prevent erosion and damage, and watch for other boats out on the water. This need for consideration and respect extends to activities on the river as well. Tubers, kayakers, and others who head out to enjoy river activities are asked to respect private property, not to litter, and to respect laws about alcohol. Look for Oxford the Otter signs around the lake and along the river this summer, and remember to have consideration for both Lake Cowichan residents and the wildlife this summer, because it’s “your holiday, our home.”
Canadian talent for artists 15 years and younger. Schmidt was one of six chosen out of 4,000 contestants who participated in a summer long filming and recording session in Toronto. Schmidt says he plays mostly pop music and has written many of his own songs. “I’ve written too many to count. I wrote at least 50 when I was six, seven, and eight.” However, when he started playing guitar when he was 10, Schmidt says this is when he began really creating music that he could be proud of. Out of these, he says “I really only have 12 (songs) that are really good or that could be on an album.” Schmidt is hoping to release his first album this summer and will be going into a private studio in Victoria within the next few weeks to record. Schmidt is only one of the many local artists who will be sharing their talent during the eight week stint of Summer Nights. On July 7, CICV Radio will be hosting Judy Hogg’s Celtic Rhythm Dancers, the River Notes Chorus, and Jan Matthews One Gal Band. July 14, the Honeymoon Bay Retreat will be hosting a belly dance troupe along with Mary Egan and her students. July 21, CICV will once again be the host, featuring talent by Schmidt, Judy Hogg’s Celtic Rhythm Dancers, and Darryl Alsbrook. On July 28, the Cowichan Lake District Seniors’ Association will host Darren Polkinghorn’s magic show, and the Gary Gladman Band, Hair of the Dog. The Lake Cowichan Food Bank will be accepting donations of non-perishable food each Saturday at the event. For more information, contact Elvin Hedden at 250749-6379.
Trustees seek legal advice: Can they be fired? Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
On June 20, the trustees of School District 79 voted to seek an outside legal opinion on whether or not it is legal for the provincial government to fire a board, over the restorative budget passed by the board on May 16. Duncan Brown, a trustee on the board, says that they will have found out the minister’s decision by July 3 or 4. The legal opinion, which came back to the board on June 28, cites section 172 of the School Act, which states that the Act authorizes the Lieutenant Governor in council to remove elected trustees by appointing one official trustee to govern the board when and if (and these three points were underlined): • There is a substantial non-compliance with this Act or the regulations or any rules or orders made under this Act. • There is substantial non-performance of the duties of the board. • There is a risk to student achievement in the district and it is in the public interest to do so. “To our knowledge, cabinet has invoked this power three times in the past,” states the document. The document also quotes a letter sent to the board chair, Eden Haythornthwaite, from Education Minister, George Abbott. “The School Act requires all boards of education to submit a balanced budget to the ministry by June 30 of this year. I trust the Cowichan Valley Board of Education will conform to its mandate under the act; however, should they not meet its obligations in this regard I will exercise my authority as minister to effect remedy.” The black and white of this document, is that it states that the minister does have the right to fire the board, however it also states that the board does have a duty to improve student achievement in the school district. “The Act requires the board to make educational programming available to all persons of school age and provides authority for evaluating that programming to the board.” It goes on to say that the board “must provide to every student instruction sufficient to meet the requirements for graduation and the educational resource materials necessary to participate in the educational program.” To Brown, this creates a conundrum. “Without the finances, how can we meet those needs?” he asks. He says he had also hoped that the document would say that there would be more of a process involved in the removal of the board, however, all he, the other trustees, and chair Eden Haythornthwaite do, is wait.
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A taste of Jakes — at the lake
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Putting the final touches on the new sign above Jakes at the Lake. This new location of Just Jakes will be opening in the coming weeks.
Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
Lance and Liz Steward, owners of Just Jakes in Duncan, are in the final stages of preparation before opening their new location Jakes at the Lake, here in Lake Cowichan. Steward says that they will be offering the same menu here in town as in Duncan, and because this is the couple’s first attempt at expanding into another area, this decision to keep the same menu is a bit of an experiment. “I’ve really been surprised by the amount of support we’ve received,” says Lance Steward. “People come knocking on the door, wishing us well. We’ve been made to feel very welcome. We’re very nervous. We don’t want to take this by storm, we want to earn our way.”
As of press day, the couple were still waiting for a liquor license for the restaurant, and they are expecting an inspection from the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch of the Ministry of Mines and Responsible for Housing. Steward says they were hoping to open for Lake Days, and again for the long weekend, but there have been delays. When the restaurant does open, Steward says there will not be a grand opening right away, he wants to wait a month or so. “We want to cut our teeth and make sure we can provide the food we have on the menu for people.” Jakes at the Lake has already received between 60 and 70 applications for employment since they began advertising for positions. Steward says he is still going through most of those resumes, but he has already hired a manager and plans to have a staff of approximately 15 to 20, including wait staff, dishwashers, cooks, etc. “It all depends on the business, and how many of our staff want to do double duty from our Duncan location,” says Steward. Staff will probably have to be cut back during the winter months, but Steward does plan on staying open. Renovations have not been extensive to the new location on South Shore Road, but Steward is excited about the purchase and installation of a new electric pizza oven, and says he has had to replace refrigeration units and some other equipment. They have also done some painting and made some modifications to the bar. Jakes at the Lake will feature local musicians every once in a while, but because it will be licensed as a restaurant, it will operate at earlier hours than a pub venue. Steward says that serving food will be their primary focus, but “we will have music from time to time.” For information on the Just Jakes menu, go to their website justjakes.ca. Or, once the Lake Cowichan Jakes at the Lake location opens, you can reserve a table by calling 250-932-2221.
Lake celebrates 145 years of Canada
Tamu Miles Photos Leah Fjeldstead hands this year’s HoneyBrian Peters of the Honeymoon Bay Fire moon Bay Community Society scholarDepartment cooks up pancakes and ship to Mary-Margaret Batyi, who plans sausages for the Canada Day breakfast. to attend Camosun College in 2013.
Pat Weaver, Area I Director, and Norma Winner serve up Canada Day cake to eager kids at the Youbou Canada Day celebrations.
Ray Harvey plays some tunes at the Youbou Canada Day celebrations. Darryl Alsbrook also played music for everyone to enjoy.
Sydney Fothergill, a local teen, sang the From left: Coun. Franklyn Hornbrook, national anthem to start off celebrations Mayor Ross Forrest, and Coun. Jayne in Lake Cowichan. Ingram get ready to cut the cake at the celebrations in Lake Cowichan.
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Down By the Bay
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Despite the downpour, Honeymoon Bay and Cowichan Lake residents, along with visitors to the area, made the best of the festivities that took place on Saturday, June 30. Top left, Dean Matzler, or “Funky Dean” as he is known, of the Coffee Mill in Honeymoon Bay waves as he passes by in his car, decorated west coast style for the parade. Top middle, Mike Lees waits patiently, along with other members of the Cowichan Valley ATV Club, for the parade to begin. Top right, Axel Hunter Statton rings the bell at the Honeymoon Bay Market. Statton was also seen later, in the parade, riding along with Funky Dean in the Coffee Mill float/car. Above left, Sydney Allen, the 2012 Lady of the Lake first princess, works with second princess Nikki Gibson, and Lady of the Lake Alicia Fall to put together the Lake Cowichan float for the parade. Being as this was the first time setting up the float for these three girls, they arrived early at the marshalling to make sure everything was perfect. Above right, Kiely Toivonen throws an almost perfect score in the bean bag toss, one of the many games taking place at the Honeymoon Bay Hall, and wins herself a prize. Immediate top left, Bonnie Patten holds up a tray of sprouts she and her husband sell out of their stand The Back Alley Boutique, located in the Honeymoon Bay Market. Bottom left, Vira Crane takes care of Uncle Art’s Preserves booth, also located in the market. Immediate top right, Peggy Belanger and Marian Bates sell 50/50 tickets at the Honeymoon Bay Hall during the games festivities. Immediate bottom right, Asaya Pynn attempts to use her feet to pull five prizes out of a small kiddy pool in 30 seconds. Bottom right, Brooklyn Close wins himself a prize with his steady hand and sharp aim at the Balloon Pop game. Later in the evening, residents and visitors enjoyed music in Central Park and the fireworks put on by the Honeymoon Bay Fire Department.
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Summer break for Hospital Auxilians After a very busy start to 2012, the Ladies of the Lake Auxiliary to Cowichan District Hospital and Cairnsmore Place enjoyed a relaxing albeit busy meeting at the Shaker Mill. The meeting was relaxing because we knew it was the last one until September. Since the beginning of this year, we have continued with our various volunteer jobs. Members are helping the Activities department of Cairnsmore by serving tea to the residents each Tuesday and selling at the Gift Shop. It is a lovely Gift Shop with some permanent, in stock necessities like combs, hair elastics, and oral hygene products, etc. As well, candy bars, pop, ice cream, little gift items, slip-proof socks, cards, are sold. The residents enjoy the little luxury and independence of being able to purchase items for themselves, or a visiting relative or friend. Even the staff enjoy some of our treats! Some our members volunteer at H.A.T.S. (Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop) on Station Street and are always
happy to buy themselves some treats from the gently used clothing or household items they notice during their work shifts. Of course, most of Lake Cowichan residents could not miss the ladies during Tag Day on May 4th. Did they tag you for a small donation? All the funds raised go directly to our donations to the two facilities we support. In early January, a motion was made to donate $12,000 to the facilities. These funds have purchased bed alarms, fall mats, and alarm seat belts at Cairnsmore; an ice machine and over top tables for ER at Cowichan District Hospital. Through the generosity of the residents of Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay, Youbou, and Mesachie Lake we are able to contribute every two years and we thank everyone for this help. Our meeting at the Shaker Mill included a lovely smorgasbord. Laverne Miller, our lifetime member, swore in the following executive for 2012 - 2013: President - Marge Ander-
son; Vice-President — Noreen Mruk; Treasurer — Elaine Schultz; Secretary — Candy Green. She then presented well deserved pins to our long standing members. Jeanene Mangelson and Helen Duncan were presented 25 year pins; Adelle Watson with a 45 year pin; Margo Brown, Wilma Erickson and Adelle Watson with Lifetime Membership pins. Laverne gave a little history about each lady and their support and contributions for all these years. The membership responded with heartfelt applause and congratulations! Joan Hieta was presented with a lovely bouquet of flowers after four years as president and Carol LaForge presented Lorraine Lloyd with a bouquet as she is moving to Courtenay. After a delicious lunch, hugs and wishes were exchanged as members headed off to their life beyond Hospital Auxiliary. Have a safe summer everyone! — Submitted by Lorraine Lloyd
Protecting streams & fish with storm drain marking Lake Cowichan Gazette Photo
On Wednesday, June 20 students and teachers from Palsson Elementary School took to the streets to paint yellow fish around town to remind us that storm drains on our roadways empty directly into nearby streams — fish and wildlife habitat. Ms. Monti and Mr. Kleike took Ms. Bhandari’s mixed Grade 2 through 5 class along Neva Road area and painted yellow fish beside the storm drains. The Storm Drain Marking Program is developed and sponsored by Department of Fisheries and Oceans through its Community Advisors and administered here in Lake Cowichan by the Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society.
Elementary schools celebrate Grade 5 class and student achievement
A.B. Greenwell School
On June 27, students and teachers at A.B. Greenwell Elementary school had their awards day and the send off and farewell to the Grade 5 students. In the top photo, the students sing a farewell song to the Grade 5 students who sit on the stage. Principal Jann Drake says the song has become tradition as it has been done for the past 10 years or so. In the middle photo, the Grade 5 students are given a final goodbye hug from teachers and staff. As part of the ceremony the students watched a slide show put together by Phaedra Farwell, a teacher at the school, and Drake says that it is always a tear jerker. “It’s a hard day for all the teachers, to send all the Grade 5’s on.” She says that most of the students have been at the school since kindergarten. The senior class also presented carnations to their parents as part of the ceremony. In the bottom picture above, Kalissa Hill-Fellows presents her’s to her mother Tara Fellows. Drake says that her best memory with these Grade 5 students was at the end of the year when they did a survivor/ skills day. “They’re awesome survivors,” she says. “Real outdoor kids. It was great, I saw a lot of kids shine. You could tell they were from Lake Cowichan.”
Palsson School
Palsson held their year-end assembly to present awards and say good-bye to the Grade 5 students, on June 26. Principal Fergus Horsburg says that it was once again hard to choose award recipients as “we have a lot of outstanding kids.” However he is proud of those students who received the citizenship award. “Those kids go above and beyond.” As for the graduation ceremony for the Grade 5 class, Horsburg says it is always a double edged sword. Teachers are happy for the students and what the future holds, but it is also a sad day in that they are all saying good-bye. Horsburg says that some of his favourite memories come from the many sports activities the students participate in. The kids really enjoy hockey, and the school even has its own PHL, or Palsson Hockey League. “By Grade 5 they can really compete,” says Horsburg. Above, Horsburg gives his farewell speech to the Grade 5 class, and in the below shots, students receive their certificates and exit the gym for the last time.
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LCSS year-end awards
Tamu Miles photos
Grade 12 student, Jorden Matson, receives the Ardley Academic Trophy. This award recognizes the top academic student in Grade 12. It is named for Ernie Ardley who was the owner and editor of the Lake News for many years. Mr. Ardley also owned and operated Ernie’s Fountain Lunch in the 1960s.
Daniel Fernandez (l) receives Top Academic Achievement Award for Grade 10 and Cheryn Park (r) receives Top Academic Achievement Award for Grade 11.
Leah Hudson receives the B.C. Innovation Council Science Achievement Award along with a special medal, presented by teacher Craig New.
Wednesday, June 27, was awards day at Lake Cowichan Secondary School. Parents, friends, teachers, students, and staff gathered to honour those who have made a special effort in completing their education for the year. Besides those that are mentioned in the photos above, there were many awards given to Grade 6, 7, and 8 students for All Year Honour Roll, and All Year Subject Awards. As well, the Royal Canadian Legion handed out Remembrance Day Awards. These awards were presented by Wilma Rowbottom of
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Lindsay Elzinga, Isabella Kuta, and Gillian Longbottom receive awards and medals for being on the Principal’s List all year. This award was presented by LCSS principal Peter Jory.
Gilbert Lewis Jr. was the recipient of the Citi- Hayley Tovey was the recipient of the Citizenship Award for Grade 6. zenship award for Grades 9 and 10.
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Marina Hayward receives the English trophy, presented by teacher Adrian Achurch.
Taylor McCormick was the female recipient of the Junior Athletics Award for Grades 9 and 10.
the Legion. Michele Taylor presented the Breakfast and Lunch Project, and Environmental Warrior Awards. Before these awards were presented, principal Peter Jory,commented that he was recently at a conference where he enjoyed watching the other teachers’ jaws drop as he told them about the STAR4C program and the effort the school has made to go green. “This needs to start happening in all schools,” stated Jory, and thanked Taylor and the students for all their hard work. Mitch Vandersluys, who was not on hand for the ceremony, won both the Wes Thomas Award, and the Larry
Amber Tomlinson proudly receives the Most Improved Student for Grade 6. Her award was presented by teacher Jacquie Lee.
Tyson Smith was the male recipient of the Junior Athletics Award for Grades 9 and 10.
Eddy Memorial Citizenship Award. This award recognizes citizenship within the school. It is named for Larry Eddy, a very popular young man who was the president of the LCSS students’ council. Eddy died in a swimming accident the summer after he graduated from LCSS. The candidates for this award are nominated by the staff. This award recognizes a senior student who has demonstrated exemplary school citizenship. During the presentation of some of the P.E. Awards — Vandersluys received top graduating male athlete — Mr. Achurch noted that Vandersluys is known around the school as Mr. Wonderful because of his reliable nature.
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Senior golfer nails three birds Veteran golfer Gerry Janzen shot a great game last Tuesday, including three birdies, a KP (closest to the pin) and a chip in. He was the low-net winner for the day as well. Bruce Chisholm was low-gross. Noted on the green: • KP on number one was Jim Peterson. • Jug Kalar scored a birdie and a sandy par. • Ray Bourassa had two sandy
pars and Rick Nott had one. • Mike Morgan had a chip-in par. John Barger and Ray Bourassa went head to head in the match play final at 8 a.m., July 3. The Duffer reminds us that every time a golfer makes a birdie, he must then make two triple bogeys to restore equilibrium in the universe. — Submitted by Rick Nott
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Above: Local golfer Karen Kloske, left, receives the trophy from ladies captain Sam Jones, after scoring 79 at the March Meadows Golf Course, during the March Meadows Ladies Amateur Open, August 2011.
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This year, the March Meadows Ladies Amateur Open will be held on Thursday, August 2. This annual event has been hosted by March Meadows for at least the last 30 years, says Del Gamble, one of the organizers of the event, and a member of the British Columbia Golf Association. The tournament is open to anyone who holds a membership with the BCGA and there is no age limit. “We get ladies from Port Alberni down to Victoria, Uplands, and Cordova Bay,” says Gamble. “But nothing from off the island.” The handicap for this tournament is 40, which is much higher than for say, the men’s tournament, says Gamble. “But we want to be able to accommodate everyone.” The tournament is a shot-gun start at 9 a.m., and requires an entrance fee of $60. This price includes morning tea or coffee, and freshly
baked muffins provided by Gamble herself. She bakes four different kinds specially for the day. “Whatever I feel like cooking, they get,” she says. The $60 also gets golfers a full luncheon, as well as the 18 holes of golf, and prizes. Prizes range from top-notch items from the pro-shop, located at the golf course, to prizes purchased from businesses in the Cowichan Lake area who also donate an item to the event. Businesses who donate yearly include Country Grocer, Dot’s Footwear, and Home Hardware, and Country Grocer also donates all the food for the luncheon. The tournament recognizes two winners each year, one for low-gross, and one for low-net. Low-gross is for those who finish with the lowest score, and low-net is takes into account the handicap. Though the tournament begins at 9, Gamble says that many players show up early to have coffee or tea and a muffin and socialize before they begin. For more information go to marchmeadowsgolf.com, or call 250-749-6241.
Doug Goddard Memorial Golf Tournament This years Doug Goddard Memorial Golf Tournament is being held on Saturday, July 7, at March Meadows Golf Course. This shot-gun start tournament begins at 1 p.m. and is hosted by the Honeymoon Bay Volunteer Fire Department in honour of one of their departed firemen. The tournament raises money for the scholarship through registration fees collected from golfers participating in the tournament. The award goes to a Honeymoon Bay resident who is planning to attend at least six months of post secondary education.
The tournament is open to anyone and tickets are $40, which includes a steak dinner at the fire hall at 6 p.m. on the same day. There will also be a 50/50 draw during the dinner. For more information, call Guy Patten at 250749-4700. In the June 27 issue of the Gazette, it was erroneously reported that this scholarship is the same as the one given by the Honeymoon Bay Community Society during Honeymoon Bay Days. —editor@lakecowichangazette.com
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INFORMATION It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Werner Rettig, beloved husband, father and Opa. He died peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, June 8, 2012. He leaves behind his loving wife Carol of 55 years, 3 children: Nadine, Marilyn (Ben), Allen (Carolynn), and 6 grandchildren: Thomas, Frank, Linden, Mallory, Olivia and Erica. Also left to grieve are his brother Gunther (Selma) and family in Germany. Werner was born March 15,1931 in Rimbach, Germany to father Johannes and mother Ottilie. When he was a small child his family moved to Weinheim, Germany where Werner attended school and trained as an electrician. Werner immigrated to Canada by ship when he was just 20 years old, arriving in Halifax in November 1951. He worked his way west eventually settling for a few years in the town of Youbou where he found employment at BCFP. He met other German and Austrian immigrants and formed many lifelong friendships during those early days. Youbou is also where he met his soul mate Carol. The couple later moved to Honeymoon Bay where Werner was employed by WFI. In 1969, Werner and Carol ďŹ nally settled on their own piece of paradise in the Lake Cowichan area. Werner was an industrial electrician by trade but he wore numerous hats. He built a sawmill, cut his own lumber, built his home, greenhouse, many outbuildings and pieces of furniture. He was an inventor and if he needed something, he could just manufacture it. After retiring he took a welding course, learned how to self publish and has 3 ebooks under several companies notably – xinxii.com (One more plug for you Dad). He never stopped learning. Aside from his family, he was most proud of his gardens. He was an amazing organic gardener feeding his family year round. In 1984 he won an award in the ďŹ rst Harrowsmith Garden Contest. He also developed his own organic fertilizer that he was eager to share with any like minded gardener. The recipe has appeared in the local newspaper and can be found on the link to www.hwwallacecbc.com. Werner was very family oriented and extremely proud and supportive of us all. He was hard working but always had the time to spend with us. We will dearly miss his stories, his laughter, his love of life and of us. He was a man of great integrity and intellect. After living through World War II as a young boy, his dearest wish has been for world peace. To us he was one in a million. Many thanks to Dr. Kerswell, Dr. Pewarchuk, Dr. Code and Lorene Benoit. The Lake Cowichan Fireman were amazing, as were the ambulance crew. Also thanks to the wonderful staff at Cowichan District Hospital. In celebration of Werner’s love of gardening, and in lieu of owers, the family asks that you plant something in your garden. A private gathering for family and friends will be held in Werner’s garden in July. H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001 Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacebc.com
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Legion Branch #210 MEAT DRAW Every Saturday First draw at 3p.m. WATCH HERE FOR COMING EVENTS!
BAKE SALE Saturday, July 14 2:30 p.m. Try our home baking. Delicious! Proceeds to new sound system.
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LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Summer Sale. 3 nights $499 + 4th night Free! Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
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assed away away suddenly suddenly at Cowichan District assed nd Hospital on on Friday, Friday, June June 22nd , 2012. A great loss Hospital and much much grieved grieved by by her her family and friends. and Lovingly remembered remembered by her family: daughters Lovingly Debra (Dale) (Dale) and and sons sons Andrew, Richard and Paul; Debra many grandchildren grandchildren and and great grandchildren. She many will be be sadly sadly missed missed by by her good close friend Joan. will Predeceased by by her her son son James, grandson Jared Predeceased and granddaughter granddaughter Renae. Renae. and Helen had had been been aa resident resident of Lake Cowichan since Helen 1969. She She was was aa long-time long-time member of the Royal 1960. Canadian Legion, Legion, Branch Branch #210 and also of the Canadian Seniors’ Centre Centre of of Lake Lake Cowichan. Seniors’ Thank you you to to Sunridge Sunridge Place for their care. Thank celebration of of Helen’s Helen’s life will be held at the AA celebration Royal Canadian Canadian Legion, Legion, Lake Cowichan, on Sunday, Royal July 8th, 8th, 2012 2012 at at 1:00 1:00 p.m. p.m. July Flowers are are gratefully gratefully declined. If so desired, Flowers memorial remembrances remembrances may be made in the form memorial of aa donation donation to to the the charity charity of your choice. of
MATCO. CLASS 1 Household Goods Drivers 2 years experience required. $5000 sign-on bonus. *Terms and conditions apply*. Competitive Wages. Contact: Dana Watson, Fax 780-484-8800 dana.watson@matco.ca
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HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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Now accepting applications for full and part time positions at our new location in Lake Cowichan. All shifts, all positions available; days, afternoons and graveyards. Applications and resumes can be dropped off at Tim Hortons located on Drinkwater Road in Duncan or emailed to: timscowichan@shaw.ca
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COOKS NEEDED Marquise is looking for P/T & F/T Cooks to join our team at a care facility located on Vancouver Island. Candidates must have previous cooking experience and Red Seal certification or Cook papers is an asset. A criminal records check, FoodSafe, TB Test and Hep A/B shots required upon hire.
Please send resumes to: 1099.marquise@ hiredesk.net
JANITORIAL JANITORIAL PERSON for P/T position, 4 days a week. Refs. Must be bondable. Send Resumes to: Legion Branch, #210, Box 603, Lake Cowichan, BC, V0R 2G0 or drop off at 15 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, after 2 pm.
TRADES, TECHNICAL
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ELECTRICAL COMPANY located in Campbell River requires a journeyman electrician and an apprentice. Both must have valid drivers license, and be able to travel on short trips. A journeyman with service experience is an asset. An apprentice with 1st or 2nd yr experience an asset. Please send resume’s to electricianjourneyman2@gmail.com
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PERSONAL SERVICES TRADES, TECHNICAL CABLE PLOW and Drill Operator. Well-established company provides underground telecommunication installations throughout Alberta. Experience required. Accommodation and meal per diem provided. Email resume; catearmstrong@ grahamsbackhoe.com
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HALLS LIONS’ CLUB HALL for rent $75. Deposit required. Call Eileen 250-749-3345.
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LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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ELECTRICAL
CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.
PLUMBING
FULL TIME Buncher/Processor Operators needed in the Williams Lake area. Great wage and benefits package. Email resume to smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca or call 250398-8216.
TRADES, TECHNICAL
TRADES, TECHNICAL
We currently have the following openings:
Maintenance Supervisor Remanufacturing Supervisor Planer Mechanic • Millwrights Grapple Yarder Operator Hooktenders • Loader Operator Landingman • Driller/Blaster Certified Fallers Detailed job postings can be viewed at
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$650 1 bedroom suite #2-68 Stanley Rd. Very clean suite in six-plex. Close to every thing. Coin laundry room, small pet upon approval. $650 2 bedroom suite #36-211 Madill Rd. Very nice suite in popular strata. Washer & dryer, N/S, N/P. $650 2 bedroom suite #47-211 Madill Rd. Very clean & well looked-after suite in popular strata. W/D, N/S, N/P. $675 3 bedroom condo #3-215 Madill Rd. Very comfortable unit in popular strata. Close to everything. W/D, N/S, N/P. $850 2 bedroom suite 462 Pt. Ideal Rd. Lower furnished suite in newer home. Great location, Washer & dryer, garage. N/S, no pets. $850 2 bedroom home 7 Cowichan Ave. Small, older home on fenced property. washer & dryer, pets on approval, some furnishing included. $880 2 bedroom suite 6402 Summit Rd. Skutz Falls, lower suite. Country setting, patio and includes hydro, propane and washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets. Check out rentals online www.lkc.ca To View Call:
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A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.
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RENTALS
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1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).
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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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STEEL FABRICATORS Ramsay Machine Works requires Journeyman Steel Fabricators c/w Red Seal Certification immediately. CWB tickets an asset. This is a union position with comparable wages and benefits. Please forward resumes to Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC, V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to: hbaart@ramsaygroup.com
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HOMES FOR RENT LAKE COWICHAN- 2 storey house on large lot, 3 bdrms up, studio & family rm downstairs, 2100sq ft, W/D, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. Available July 1. $1200. (604)715-3535. jimkarmann@shaw.ca
STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
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www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 LAKE COWICHAN 2 bdrm suite, bright, spacious. $650. + utils. Avail Now. NS/NP. Call 250-749-6092.
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WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in July, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888-593-6095. www.creditdrivers.ca
CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $14,250. (250) 748-3539
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RV SITES AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.
OTHER AREAS 20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com
2004 VW TOUAREG. Beautiful vehicle, well maintained. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 spd Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. $15,900, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net
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RENTALS COTTAGES SKUTZ FALLS area: Cottage on 3 acre fenced property. Avail. July 15th, $850/mo. Incld’s propane/satellite TV, pets welcome. 250-749-4780.
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The Inside Back: A little of this and that ☞ Local businesses and services
crafts stuff, music, cooking facilities, and internet. To voice your ideas, go to the centre’s Facebook page.
Sugar Connections opened in May of this year on King George Road in Lake Cowichan. They offer a variety of sweets, even some that are sugar free for those who are diabetic or just looking out for their waist line. Enter the stores business card draw by dropping your business card off at the store. This draw is done once a month. The store offers rentals of a popcorn machine, candy buffets for special events, and balloon displays. For more information, drop by the Lake Cowichan location or call 250-932-0999. Cowichan Fly and Tackle has a host of new products this year, including inner tubes for the lake and river and a line of ďŹ shing and hunting outdoor clothing. The store also carries life jackets, and owner Gord March assures that they are so comfortable you won’t even know you have one on. March says that he carries a little of everything, but mostly his customers determine what he carries. For more information, call 250-749-4964.
☞ Treasure hunter coming to Lake
For two days only, July 13 and 14, Romanoff Estate Buyers of Victoria will be in Lake Cowichan in search of treasures. John Newman will be buying broken or unwanted gold jewelry, sterling silverware, coin collections, old ďŹ lm cameras and musical instruments. Sounds like a great excuse to look through your attic, lock box, garage or jewelry box. Bring your items down to the Lake Cowichan Legion. Free evaluations are also provided. Romanoff Estate Buyers of Victoria will be donating a portion of the proceeds to The Show of Hearts variety show — Nichole Stock Penny Drive.
☞ Community Services Cowichan Lake Community services is seeking input from local youth about how to best utilize the upstairs space in the services building. The space is already set up with Wii, fooseball, arts and
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Advertise in the Service Directory
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250-749-6133 OPEN: Mon.-Sat: 5a.m.-10p.m. Sun: 7a.m. - 8p.m. 14 North Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan
MARKET
Open May thru to
Thanksgiving Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm at the Coffee Mill site Everything is grown, baked, or hand crafted by our vendors. New vendors or buskers welcome. Call Bob at:
250-749-7233 or 250-510-1113
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
SERVICE STATION
Lake Cowichan Therapy
Towing and Repairs Open 7 Days a Week
Open: Mon., Wed., Thurs. #103 - 205 South Shore Rd.
Cowichan Motors (1958) Ltd.
250.749.3621
Convenience Store • Gas Bar
Judith Quinlan Registered Physiotherapist
Store: 250-749–3355 Garage: 250-749–3213
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Left to right are Dwight Wilcox, 10 year Ordinary Member; Wilma Rowbottom, President; Lola Sinclair, 10 year AfďŹ liate, Karen Oake, 15 year, Associate; Wendy Klyne, 15 year Associate; Tom Harris, 15 year, AfďŹ liate; Donna Simpson, 10 year Associate; Jay deGoesbriand, 15 year Associate, and Dave Gaskell,10 year AfďŹ liate Member. All those honoured received Legion pins with years of service engraved on them. The awards were presented by Honours and Awards Chairperson, Karen Worthington (not pictured).
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Veterinary Housecall Services
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