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As many have heard, the provincial government announced on Oct. 17 that it is in the midst of reviewing the teacher bargaining process in the province. This announcement follows a tentative collective agreement reached between the Public School Employers Association and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation that covers a two year term effective July 1, 2011 through to June 30, 2013. “As we settle into a new school year, a key goal for government is to create a more stable learning environment for B.C.’s students and their families,” said Premier Christy Clark. The review of the bargaining process has seen government engage with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and other education stakeholders on how to best make systemic improvements prior to the next round of bargaining set to begin in June of next year. But the premier is also pushing to negotiate a 10-yeardeal with teachers. “Imagine being able to negotiate a 10-year-deal,” said Clark. “Can it be done? I don’t know. Is it worth trying? Absolutely.” But Chris Rolls, president of Local 66 here in the Cowichan Valley, is not feeling overly positive about the process, or in fact that it will do any good when it comes to bargaining. “Christy Clark and Don McRae have said that they will consult with key education stakeholder organizations on how the model for teachers’
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collective bargaining can be improved. And consultations will occur through October and early November and are expected to include school trustees and school administrators and parent groups. So by the time this came out on Oct. 17, we’re already halfway through October, not much left if it’s going to be done by early November. It hints that it’s already been written and decided because where in their list of people they’re going to consult with does it include teachers and teacher groups?” said Rolls. Rolls says that she is guessing, as are many, that the legislation is already written, “and like many other consultation meetings, the consultations are designed to get the answers that they want.” She adds that past consultation meetings have meant that teachers and teacher organizations are asked questions and then are shown what their answers were. “Now how can they prepare those slides in advance if they’re asking us questions?” Rolls feels that the push for a ten-year agreement by the premier and the education minister is a campaign promise. “This has all to do with winning votes back, if you ask me,” said Rolls. “Voters are impacted by what happens with their kids and when we strike or change the way we work, like we did last year, that does affect the kids as much as we don’t want it to.” Rolls says that the government needs to dig out a report done by Don Wright in 2003 called
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On Monday, Oct. 29, kindergarten students at Palsson Elementary had the chance to carve their own jack-o-lanterns at lunchtime with the help of the Grade 4 and 5 classes. From left are Eathan Brown, Reid Nahirnick, Maya Smith, Kassidy Beadry (behind), and Brianna Smith. The school also held a Halloween dance on Friday, Oct. 26. There were many fabulous costumes and an all around fun time was had by everyone. For photos, check the Nov. 7 issue of the Gazette.
“Toward a Better Teacher Bargaining Model in B.C.” “Since 2003 when that report was done . . . what have we had since then?” said Rolls. “We’ve had legislative contracts that impact the classroom.” Rolls is worried about class size and composition, especially how it affects those students with special needs, and lack of funding for libraries and tools such as text books. “The bottom line is, we want to see kids get what they need . . . and that’s getting harder and harder and harder. But my concern is that if they shaft us again — shaft the kids — we’re stuck with that for 10 years? It
doesn’t give much hope if we’re stuck with something that’s not in the best interest of the kids,” said Rolls “I would love to see that there’s no job action, I would love to see peace in the whole bargaining process with teachers and I’m willing to bet you that that’s what all teachers would say,” said Rolls. “But we’re not willing to sit back and lose rights that we’ve always had.” Min. McRae doesn’t seem as fixated on the 10-yeardeal as the premier does. In a radio interview with CFAX’s Ryan Price, he steered the conversation back to the need for constructive negotiations.
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“I would just like to have long-term labour peace. If it’s 10 years, great. But you know, just watching what we went through last year, it wasn’t great for the students and the system or the teachers teaching there,” said McRae. McRae also pointed to the Wright report and another by Vince Ready in 2007, saying that they were past successes that need to be built on for successful negotiating to occur. Bargaining begins in March 2013, and Rolls, along with teachers around the province, will have to wait until then to see if the review makes any difference.
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Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 210, Lake Cowichan, will be out and around town with their trays of poppies over the next couple of weeks. Remembrance Day is just around the corner, and Legion members, including Larry Kazakoff and Doug Parker in the photo to the left, will be collecting donations to be used in the support of veterans and their dependants and in the promotion of remembrance. The Royal Canadian Legion Website states that Remembrance Day is “celebrated in recognition of the time the armistice came into effect — the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month — when the guns of the First World War fell silent. As this was the war to end all wars it was this time that was selected and has remained so since. “The need for Remembrance Day was in response to a requirement for people to come together to express their grief on the loss of so many loved ones and to remember.” Branch 210, Lake Cowichan, is also in the process of getting wreaths ready to purchase and to place at the cenotaph here in Lake Cowichan. If you would like to purchase a wreath in memory of a loved one please contact Sam Jones at 250-749-6031.
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Cowichan River stakeholders demand provincial action Ducking a dry Cowichan River and another fish kill next fall could rest with regional directors and Crofton pulp-mill brass applying for a new provincial water-storage licence. “We’re willing to work with all stakeholders to avoid a repeat of what happened this year,” said mill manager Rob Belanger after Thursday’s politely tense meeting in Duncan. Crofton mill holds licences for river-water storage and extraction to supply its operations. More storage of spring run-off behind Cowichan Lake’s 1957 weir — to prevent summer low-flow woes and dead salmon — needs a provincial licence. Rob Hutchins, Cowichan Valley Regional District chairman, indicated if Victoria won’t act to save the heritage river, the CVRD board would seek that licence. “Its the (forest and lands) minister’s responsibility, but if they fail (to act on storage), yes we will (apply for a licence).” Thursday’s meeting drew about 150 citizens, government, Natives and business leaders to the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre where opinions and ideas were aired about why spring water-storage didn’t happen in Cowichan Lake to slake a drought-crippled river this fall. Most anger about a dry river, that killed 1,000 spawning chinook, was vented on Brian Symonds, Ministry of Forests and Lands’ water-stewardship director. “Step up, take on the licence, and do the job,” said Gerald Thom, Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society’s president. Symonds insisted due process be followed to gain broad community input, plus a formal licence re-application. “We’re reluctant to issue it to ourselves. We need to go through the process and look at (storage) impacts,” he said of the lake’s 800odd properties that may be affected. But David Anderson, former federal environment minister, explained B.C.’s legislation basically allows Symonds’ boss, minister Steve Thomson, to boost emergency lake water-storage. “He’s got the authority now,”
stressed the Cowichan Watershed Board member, angry Thomson appears to have ignored valley leaders’ May pleas to store water, and head-off a dry river in late summer. “We need the minister to recognize his responsibility and do the job. “The buck has to stop somewhere. It has to stop with the minister . . . acting on the Cowichan,” Anderson said. That means bending the strictflow ‘rule curve’ to higher-volume ‘rule band’ levels, explained a chart-wielding Larry Barr, regional water manager. The rule band would lift lake levels by about eight inches, he noted. Symonds couldn’t be pried from process. “Unless someone comes to us with an application, we’re not going to unilaterally change things,” he said. “We want consensus before changes. “There’s no magic, secret formula but it must be a broad (community) engagement for a change to the rule curve.” With all sides seemingly present, local Paul Rickard demanded, “What on Earth is your definition of broad-based community support?” Noted Thom: “Bureaucrats are ducking the questions.” The parched river bed saw 1,000 chinook die after failing to reach upstream spawning grounds, while First Nations’ fishermen were angry their traditional food fish foundered. “We understand we don’t have the water. We’re not pointing fingers,” said filmmaker Harold C. Joe, disappointed Cowichan Tribes’ Chief Harvey Alphonse missed the meeting. “If our chief was here we’d have accountability. We want a sit-down with the fishermen.” Hutchins and valley mayors sat with Thomson in the spring, and requested the flexible (band) rule be used. “We were told to apply for a licence. That takes 10 to 18 months. It wouldn’t have helped us this year,” said Hutchins. —Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
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LC resident a vocal leader at Duncan rally against pipeline Oil slick: Local veterinarian marches with group to state opposition to Northern Gateway project
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Nearly 200 people marched, chanted and joined hands in unity in Duncan Wednesday afternoon in opposition to a proposed pipeline project that will carry Alberta oil from the tar sands to the B.C. coast. After a massive rally in Victoria Monday, Oct. 22, demonstrations at the community level reached MLA offices throughout the province. The valley gathering began at noon, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley’s constituency office on Trunk Road with speeches and songs, and then project protestors marched from there into downtown Duncan and assembled at MP Jean Crowder’s office on Ingram Street. At Routley’s office, the demonstrators were very much preaching to the converted. “We’re supportive of what your group is all about,’’ said the NDP’s Routley. “We’re absolutely opposed to what’s happening right now.’’ Many of the protestors assembling in Duncan had been to Monday’s demonstration in Victoria, calling it an amazing experience and empowering to see the cause gaining momentum. One person likened it to last year’s Occupy movement that spread from city to city. “It was really inspiring to be there,’’ said Dr. Brenda Bernhardt of Lake Cowichan. For Bernhardt, the protest against the pipeline is part of a larger issue, one she takes very much to heart. For her
it ties into the health of the planet and the diversity of species that live alongside humanity, and the many issues spoken about by the 99 per cent movement. “I showed up [to the rally] because I care,” said Bernhardt. “Depak Chopra says chaos always proceeds change, and I really hope that the change is dramatic and in a direction that’s sustainable and life giving.” For Bernhardt, hope is a verb. “And if we’re not in action, then we’re just wishful thinking, and wishful thinking isn’t going to save this species.” Like many others who joined the protest in Victoria on Oct. 22, and around the province on Oct. 24, Bernhardt is angry that the Harper government has no plans to allow a Parliamentary debate on the China Investment Treaty. “We are in the midst of the largest mass extinction ever,” said Bernhardt. This reality is so impacting, she says she does not even know how to hold it in her mind. “It’s necessary to have a biodiverse community and we’re cheating,” said Bernhardt. “We’re not playing fair, and we cannot, will not, get away with it. It’s not sustainable. So in the midst of all that, what are we doing? Are we coming together, are we rallying, are we making plans, are we turning around and facing things? No, we’re thinking about shipping the dirtiest oil on the entire planet across the most pristine country full of communities of amazing creatures and birds and trees and First Nations peoples, and sending
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Passing the torch: saying goodbye as editor This is the last editorial that I will write for the Lake Cowichan Gazette. Admittedly, it’s a bit of an odd feeling. I have in many ways settled into this role and now that I am preparing to leave I am realizing that I have finally gotten to the point where I have pieced together (at least for the most part) the ins and outs of this area called Cowichan Lake. When I came here, I knew nothing about these communities, what matters to locals here, who is who, the politics, and the history. I have to say, this, more than learning about how to put together a paper and making sure that I have all the content
written and the pages filled, was a steep learning curve. Through it all, I have learned that Cowichan Lake residents care deeply about their communities. You are a passionate group, and you will bend over backwards for those in need. Yet, like any small community, you have a hard time letting people in. In some ways, it can be like struggling with a stubborn pickle jar lid that just won’t budge. I get this mentality, I was raised in small communities. So it didn’t come as a surprise, but at some points it became frustrating as I struggled to learn who I should talk to, where I should be, and just
the right angle to take on a certain story so as to not rub anyone the wrong way. You must understand that in many ways, this went against everything I learned about being a journalist. It meant that instead of being an unbiassed third party reporting on the news, I had to have compassion and understanding, and most of all tact, in how I was reporting. I can hear you now — the chuckle or the “huh” — as you think back on possibly many stories that you thought I did not have enough tact. Now, what is the reason for stating all of this? Soon you will have a new editor. This
person will most likely come from outside the community and will have to go through the same learning curve that I did. Possibly they will not have grown up in a small community and they will find it harder to adapt. I ask that you, Cowichan Lake communities, have compassion and understanding for this person. If you truly care about having a local paper and want a venue for local news, lend a hand. Don’t assume this person knows what you are talking about, what matters to you, and who knows who. Believe me, they will be grateful. — editor@lakecowichangazette.com
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Smart meter installation nearly done By Tom Fletcher
BC Hydro is getting close to the end of its installation of 1.7 million wireless electricity meters, but the “smart grid” won’t be functional until next spring. Until then, meters will still be read manually or consumption estimated for billing purposes. And for one more winter storm season, people will still have to call BC Hydro to report a power outage, before the grid begins automatic metering and reporting of electrical failures. Cindy Verschoor, BC Hydro’s communications manager for the smart meter program, said about four per cent of the meter installations remain to be done, mainly on the Gulf Islands. Some of the old meters remain in locations around the province, either because they are inaccessible or because owners have refused new ones.
Manual meter readings will be checked against automatic readings during the testing phase, to verify accuracy. Verschoor said there have been six meters replaced due to inaccurate readings or other defects, but generally the new meters are more accurate, and they eliminate human errors in reading or entering data required for mechanical meters. “All of our meters have to be certified by Measurement Canada, which is a consumer protection agency, just like the pump at the gas station and the scale at the grocery store,” she said. While BC Hydro owns the meter, the base and connections are part of the owner’s electrical system and can be placed anywhere. In some cases, garages or decks have been built over meters, and if they can’t be read, the bill is based on an estimate until a wireless meter is installed. Verschoor said only two customers out of more than one million have opted to have the meter located away from their
home. Those who refuse for whatever reason have their installation placed “on hold” while their concerns are addressed by BC Hydro. After media reports of fires associated with the program, BC Hydro commissioned a study of residential fire reports by Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis and researcher Joseph Clare. It shows that electrical fires have declined since the installation of new meters began. Damaged meter sockets are usually the owner’s responsibility, but BC Hydro inspects them at the time of installation and offers to fix them at no charge if they are damaged. So far, 1,200 meter bases have been replaced. A house fire in Mission last spring took place three days after a smart meter was installed. Verschoor said the fire is still under investigation by the B.C. Safety Authority, but the meter has been ruled out as a cause. Despite media reports to the contrary, there have been no fires attributed to smart meters, she said.
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Water is a natural resource: be conscious of your use Avoid cleaners containing phosphates. When they get into rivers and lakes they cause algae blooms, robbing the water
of oxygen and ultimately killing aquatic life. Don’t run the water when you brush your teeth, shave, wash dishes, or clean vegetables.
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Supporting small business matters to RBC Royal Bank Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
Throughout October, the RBC Royal Bank Lake Cowichan, has been profiling one local business per week at the same time as the province celebrated Small Business Month. Branch manager, Meghan Major, says that the branch wanted to recognize that most of its clients are either employed by small business owners, or are small business owners themselves. “So we want to make sure we’re supporting them, and showing that RBC wants to do business with small businesses,” said Major. Home Hardware, Fit for a Princess, and Galloping Moon have all been featured as part of the program. Below are a few of the resources offered by RBC to small bussiness. “Right now we have our partnership with Google and we have a program where [business owners] can set up a free website for a whole year,” said Major. Information about the free website offer can be found at GYBO.ca/RBC. Business owners can build their website from this domain, select
a website address, select categories, create content, choose styles, customize and publish their site. There is also free advice and other resources for small businesses through the GYBO website. “Also, through our partnership with ADP payroll services, they have a contest on right now that we’re going to be profiling. Businesses can send in an essay about their business and what their goals and objectives are and what they really want to do and they could potentially win $10,000 cash and the opportunity to get one year worth of standard processing services from ADP,” said Major. The contest is for businesses with one to 49 employees and is open until March 31, 2013. More information can be found by going to adp.ca/grant. “Small business makes up 90 per cent of all businesses in B.C.,” quoted Major from a report generated by RBC B.C. vice president. “In 2011 there were approximately 391,700 small businesses operating in the province, employing over one million British Columbians. So we really want to make sure that we are supporting them.” Major does feel that the
Tamu Miles Photos Bob Culmer of Galloping Moon Gallery shows off his display at RBC Royal Bank.
economy in Lake Cowichan is getting better for small businesses. “I think things are slowly getting better,” said Major. “But I think that there is still a long way to go. And I think the main thing is we need to remember to support local. If you don’t support local, don’t expect local to stay.” Bob Culmer of Galloping Moon Gallery thinks any support or promotion of small business in Lake Cowichan is a good
Terry-Lynne Warren of Fit for a Princess displays a dress along with accessories and other clothing items at RCB Royal Bank.
thing. “I think it’s a fabulous idea,” said Culmer. “And everybody I talked to about it said they think this is a good idea, so I think we’re bound to get some feedback from it.” He says he has had no-one come into his store and say they came in directly from the promotion, but he feels it will have a trickle down effect. “Any kind of publicity like that is fabulous. It doesn’t matter what you do, I really think that
something like this can benefit [local businesses].” Culmer is not optimistic about the economic state of Lake Cowichan overall though. “We need all the help we can get at the moment.” Small Business Month is almost over, but everyone can support local businesses year round, and locals can show that support by shopping locally, especially through the slow winter months.
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Lots to do at LC Seniors’ Centre Frank Hornbrook Senior Centre’s Chatter The Golden Agers Society Thanksgiving banquet went over very well with 83 people in attendance. As always, the Seniors Good Time Band provided great music for the evening. Also, the Golden Agers Society tried a couple of spot dances this time and look forward to more for future banquets. Now that the fall weather has arrived, and your gardens are put away for the winter, please take the time to drop-in to the centre and enjoy a coffee or tea or a bite of lunch. Remember, this gets you out of the house and making new friends. You do not have to be a member of the Golden Agers to enjoy this service. If you wish to join the Golden Agers you — or your spouse — need to be 50-years-old or older. By being a member of the a Golden Agers you are entitled to have one ambulance ride per year reimbursed, to attend banquets through out the year at a nominal cost, and the opportunity to go on day trips at a nominal cost. The CVRD directors and some staff will be visiting the Seniors’ Centre on Friday, Nov. 2, at noon. There will be a brief report on the Renfrew Town Square and new library by Mayor Forrest. The kitchen will be serving a beef dip sandwich for lunch. The seniors Good Time Band will be playing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the line dancers will be dancing from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The Golden Agers are currently selling raffle tickets at three for $1. First prize is a single bed-size quilt, second prize is a baby blanket and dress and the third prize is a $25 money tree. The draw will take place at the Golden Agers general meeting on Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. The Golden Agers have booked a trip to the Maclean Sawmill Christmas light-up on Nov. 23. Unfortunately the trip is limited to 18 members and is fully booked. If you have any ideas as to where a bus can be accessed to help accommodate more people, contact Frank Hornbrook. Please remember that your spot must be paid for by Nov. 2. The line dancers are back on Mondays and
Fridays, dancing from 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m., or longer. The line dancers are looking for people to join them. They will be teaching line dancing every Monday. You do not have to be a member and the lessons are free. Every Thursday, some of the ladies get together in the craft room and work on their hobbies or they may work together on sewing, knitting, or other projects. Feel free to drop-in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and bring your own craft or hobby to work on. The Youbou Old Age Pensioners will be having a pot-luck lunch meeting on Friday, Nov. 9, at noon in the lower room of the Youbou Church. This meeting will also have in attendance the Youbou Community Church Society and the New Hope Church Society to discus forming partnerships with each other. The Youbou Old Age Pensioners, Branch No. 115, sadly will be discontinued as of Dec. 31. Please attend the meeting of your choice to have your say. Check the calendar listing of events below for Bingo game days for both the Seniors’ Association and the Golden Agers. The Association and the Golden Agers are always looking for volunteers to help with the Wednesday day-time bingo or the Sunday evening bingo. Please see Jackie, Val or Hornbrook. Mark your calendar: •Tues., Nov. 6, 2 p.m. Free. Kaatza Museum hosting seniors’ tea at Bell Tower School •Fri., Nov. 9, noon, Youbou Church, Youbou OAP potluck meeting •Mon., Nov. 12. Seniors’ Centre closed •Tues., Nov.13 and Thurs., Nov.22, 1:30 p.m., general election of officers •Tues., Nov.13, 10 a.m., Golden Agers’ executive meeting •Tues., Nov.20, 10 a.m., Seniors’ Association executive meeting •Mon., Wed., and Fri., 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Seniors’ Centre. Chinese stretching excercises with Pat Jung. •Fridays cribbage at noon and bridge games, 7 p.m. at Seniors’ Centre. • Saturdays, Seniors’ Centre bingo, 7 p.m. • Wednesdays, Golden Agers’ bingo, 1 p.m.
National Senior Safety Week: Drug safety insight for seniors Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
The Canada Safety Council’s National Senior Safety Week is from Nov. 6 to the 12, and this year’s focus is on advocating “for the safe use of medication to ensure the health, well being, and utmost quality of life for aging Canadians.” The Safety Council has a list of safety tips, including that seniors keep a list of all prescription and non-prescription medication with them at all times; use the same pharmacy to fill all prescriptions and keep their pharmacist informed about overthe-counter drugs, herbal medications, and vitamins; read printed information on prescription drugs; take medications in the recommended dosages and at the recommended times of day; and do not share prescription medications with others. But pharmacist Janet Vanyo of the upper I.D.A Pharmacy in Lake Cowichan has a few tips she would like to add to this list. “I would think the one thing that applies to a lot of people would be, if you’re taking medications that are, for instance, for things like sleep or pain, no alcohol at all with any of these, and that is a huge problem in the seniors population.”
Vanyo also strongly recommends bringing medications that are no longer being used into your local pharmacy. “It’s not a good idea to keep medications around just in case.” Another tip she provides is that of keeping medications in their original labeled bottles. “Do not be putting one kind of pill in a different kind of bottle.” One way to help make sure you are taking the right pill at the right time and on the right day, is to have your pharmacist package your prescription medicines into what is called blister packing. “If there’s any confusion, or if you’re having trouble remembering what your pills are and what they’re for, get us to do a blister pack. Blister packing is a very good tool. I think this is preferable to using those seven day pill reminders,” said Vanyo. Vanyo would also like to remind seniors to get their flu shots. The next date for flu shots is Nov. 6, at the Kaatza Public Health office and at Island Pharmacies. Phone Kaatza Health at 250-749-6878 for more information, or Island Pharmacy at 250749-0149. For more information on National Senior Safety Week, go to safety-council.org.
Courtesy Kaatza Station Museum
The Swanson family float house bedecked with Anna Swanson’s lovely flower boxes. Photo taken at Cedar Cabins on Cowichan Lake during the early 1930s. Front row, from left: (standing) Walter Tiesu, Mr. Helgison, Andy Nilsen, and Carl Swanson. Middle row, from left: Edith Swanson Tiesu, young Len Tiesu (first grandchild of Anna and Carl Swanson), and Ethel Swanson (later married Jack Davis). Back row, from left: Mrs. Carl (Anna) Swanson, Mrs. Fred (Sophie) Swanson, and Mrs. Andy (Asta) Nilsen
The Swanson family tree branches out Rolli Gunderson
PAGES OF HISTORY In August 1960, long time Cowichan Lake resident Carl Swanson celebrated his 75th birthday. Family and friends from near and far gathered at the Swanson home on Cowichan Lake’s Marble Bay (now Bayview Village) for a surprise birthday celebration for Carl. At least 80 names were mentioned in the local newspaper as attending the event. As a young man, Carl left his homeland of Sweden venturing out by sailing ship around the notorious Cape Horn and on to Canada. settling in North Vancouver. After meeting Anna Borg, who had left her home in Goteborg, Sweden for Canada, the young couple married and had three daughters Edith (Mrs.Walter Tiesu), Bonnie (Mrs. Ed Marley), and Ethel (Mrs. Jack Davis) who were all born in North Vancouver. In 1913 they moved to Youbou (they lived in a tent for the first while) where Carl found employment as a saw filer. The family later moved to Lake Cowichan where they took up residence in a float house anchored near the present day weir. They later moved the float house around the lake to wherever Carl, a logger, was working at the
time. Years later Ethel recalled her mothers beautiful flower boxes on the float house, the gardens and the eggs from her mothers chickens and ducks. The Swanson girls either walked to school or rowed their boat down the lake, tying up at Scholey’s Store (where Jakes at the Lake restaurant now stands). They then walked to the school (the first area schoolhouse), which was located near today’s Evergreen Apartment building. In addition to the smaller boat, Carl also owned a larger one called the Grey Streak. Like most of the town’s residents back then, the Swanson’s did not own a motorcar so the Grey Streak served as the family vehicle. Carl and Anna later operated a floating dance hall. It was moored on the river behind today’s town municipal office and was, for a time, called Noah’s Ark after it’s next owner Rev. Maynard. The Swanson’s also operated Swan Café, which was set up in a residence that occupied the property of today’s post office. Daughter Bonnie, whose real name was Anna, ran a beauty parlour out of the same residence. Another Swanson venture included the purchase and operation of Sunset Auto Court. Located on the North Arm of Cowichan Lake. The beautiful property was later subdivided into single-family lots where many lovely lake-
front homes were built. “In the mid 1930s, the northern portion of the North Arm waterfront had been bought by a Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swanson — respected Scandinavian pioneers — who developed what was known as Sunset Park, erecting several comfortable cabins, for seasonal visitors, and for permanent occupants. Mr. Swanson piped water down from Meade’s Mountain, for domestic use, and also, with great ingenuity, installed a small pelton wheel to generate electricity for his buildings. “This venture worked fairly efficiently, I believe, except at certain seasons of the year…” Excerpt from the Trevor Green Journals. After the sale of the auto court the couple moved to Marble Bay where Carl built a beautiful home (as described by Henry Lundgren, emcee at the 75th birthday party). On October 31, 1965, just five years after Carl’s 75th birthday and a year and a half after Anna died, Carl passed away at age 80. Although it’s been 99 years since the Swanson’s came to Cowichan Lake, there remains a Swanson presence in the community to this day. Several descendants, including grandchildren, Marie Monti, Larry, Don and John Davis, several great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and great-greatgreat grandchildren make Lake Cowichan their home.
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$259,000
Many updates including roof, windows, kitchen, built in vacuum & new furnace (to be installed). Nice level yard with a single car garage & full unfinished basement. This one’s a keeper!
$189,000
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$446,000
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$159,000
Your own creek on these 10.43 gently sloping acres, which borders both the Cowichan Valley Highway & Cowichan Lake. Not far from the majestic Cowichan River for both swimming & steelhead fishing. Close to town – zoned F2 for multiple land use. Great getaway or for full time living. Owner may be willing to partially finance.
Recreational property located in Honeymoon Bay. Trussed roof over RV & big covered deck. Playground for the kids, huge beach, boat docks & picnic area on pristine Cowichan Lake. Backs onto fully fenced green space/ parkland. Do you want that easy care weekend lifestyle?
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$159,000
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Fenced back yard with cute gazebo & 330 sq ft shop, which can be enjoyed by both people & pets. Three bedrooms up & a rec room downstairs. Tasteful wood panelling & both bathrooms have been updated. Move in condition.
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$209,000
$224,900
177 Neva Rd.
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Close to the Cowichan River - three level Tudor style home with 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. Good sized attached garage-shop area & property backs onto farmland acreage. Perfect for a growing family.
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7705 Cowichan Lake Rd.
Flat .81 acre property with large 2,900+ sqft building. Two separate titles to be sold together. Located on main road close to store, fire hall & restaurant. Bring your ideas!
10054 South Shore Rd.
$179,900
268 Castley Heights $75,000 BUILD UP HIGH! • lake views from lot • geo tech report on file 271 South Shore $269,000 COMMERCIAL LOT – corner lot on almost an acre on main road in Town Lot 2 - Wilson Road $120,000 FLAT LOT – for your new home or commercial venture & close to town core. Owner will have a home built to suit your needs.
All the benefits of lake front without the price! New 2 bedroom with lake views & access to private lake front facilities. Nicely laid out with kitchen that boasts 4 appliances & granite counter tops.
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$279,000 + HST
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250 South Shore Rd.
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Lot 5 March Rd $139,900 Welcome to Paradise! Flat lot across the road from spectacular Cowichan Lake. Stunning views – great weekend getaway or full time living.
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First time offered for sale in over 50 years. Three levels, 4 bedroom home located on .89 of an acre. Unfinished basement – 20 x 20 sq ft detached shop/garage & carport. Subdivision off an extra lot is a possibility.
$179,000
101 North Shore Rd.
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Beautiful home in Honeymoon Bay – minutes from the lake & all recreational activities. New hardi-plank, windows & roof. Totally modern kitchen, wood & laminate floors – tastefully decorated. Great family or vacation home.
$299,900
6780 3rd Street
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Two bedroom unit located close to downtown Duncan yet tucked away on a quiet side street. Building is in immaculate condition – great location – great price.
103-241 McKinstry Rd.
$104,900
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Almost ½ acre of RV living NEW at Bayview Village. Backs LISTING onto forestland with nature all around. Includes a 1991 Fleetwood trailer with metal roof. Shared Two bedroom condo with easy Two bedroom townhouse within lakefront with wharfs, access. Nice carpets, oak cabinets walking distance of all amenities. sandy beach & much more. in the kitchen, walk in closet in Nice layout, propane fireplace,
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$169,000
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287 Grants Lake Road
master bedroom & Includes in suite laundry. Would make a great rental. 39-211 Madill Rd. $108,000
great patio and good size storage locker. Quiet and peaceful – this is a 55+ community. 13-300 Grosskleg $179,900
GREAT FAMILY HOME! 5 year old home located close to town & the river. Five bedrooms – complete with kitchen/bar area & rec room on 1st floor with full bath & laundry. Second level has large kitchen & living room plus 2 full baths. Large vinyl deck, 2 car garage & RV parking. Nicely landscaped with small garden shed. A must see!
$339,000 120 Lake Park Road $289,000
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Christmas came early this year for the Lake Cowichan Food Bank and the Christmas hamper program through Cowichan Lake Community Services. On Oct. 25, Jean Atkins, exulted ruler of the Lake Cowichan Elks Association, along with Gordon Croft, the associations treasurer, donated $1,000 to each of these not-for-profits. Betty Sanddar, president of the Lake Cowichan Food Bank, Cindy Vaast, and Katherine Worsley accepted the donation on behalf of the food bank. “This is a generous amount,” said Worsley. In the past, donations have usually been around $500. “I don’t think it will be less than this ever again,” said Croft. “If we can make it more, we will.” Most of the funds will go towards the purchasing of perishable items, says Worsley. The food bank hopes to start a milk program by January. They would like to be able to provide milk for children and nursing or pregnant mothers. They are currently looking for a business to work with them to get this program off the ground. They are still on the lookout for harvested fruits and vegetables as lake area gardens begin to be put to bed for the winter. The Community Services Christmas Hamper program also received $1,000.
Angie Fournier, bookkeeper and office coordinator at Community Services, says the money will help to ensure a Christmas for those who might otherwise have gone without. “We get non-perishables donated and we get toys donated, but in the end we still have a grocery bill to pay,” said Fournier. “So the cash donations really make a difference.” Community Services purchases turkeys, hams, and other perishables that go towards making sure that each recipient has all the fixings for a Christmas dinner. Last year, the program provided 225 Christmas hampers to individuals and families in the Cowichan Lake area. Volunteers are needed to assemble hampers and help with distribution. If you are available to help with assembly on Dec. 18 at 9:30 am, please contact Community Services at 250-749-6822, or in person during business hours and ask to be put on the volunteer list. All funds for these two donations were generated through Duncan Dabbers Bingo and other fundraising events throughout the year, according to Croft. “Apart from the gaming we’ve got penny boxes in various locations . . . we’ve got a permanent cannon bottle drive, and occasionally we’ll get special Elk’s pins in and we’ll sell those, which goes to charitable causes and stuff like that. Plus we’ve got some funds segregated that are nongaming that we’ve built up over the years that we use for donations,” said Croft.
Letter to Dr. Peter Postuk’s Patients
FAITH DIRECTORY
Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
250-749-3721 2 Beside the Post Office
As many of you are aware, there have been big changes at the Brookside Medical Clinic this past year; the most challenging in the seventeen years I have been in Lake Cowichan. Despite our best efforts to recruit a third physician for the clinic; we have yet to find anyone. This puts the long-term viability of my practice in jeopardy and after considerable deliberation I have elected to move my practice to Duncan as of September 1st, 2013. I want to assure all of my patients that I will continue to see them throughout this transition and into the future at my new location, which will be announced in the New Year. Sincerely, Dr. Peter Postuk
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‘New Hope’ Community Church 10648 Youbou Rd, Youbou
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Mass Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
Breakfast at 10:00 am Sunday Service 11:00 am
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18 King George
103 South Shore Road
Stunning waterfront home. Almost 4000 sq. ft living space. Huge open concept kitchen. 2nd kitchen could easily be in-law suite. 3 decks open to the prized lake front views.
Two 2 bdrm apartments! #109 first floor, west exposure
Cute waterside home & three business storefronts & storage.
Outrageous views! Open concept Brand new 3 bed 2 bath rancher in living. Lightly used & well maintained desirable Slopes subdivision. Hurry and you can still pick your colors with 4 bedrooms & 3 baths.
$319,000
$339,900 plus H.S.T.
7020 Cowichan Lake Road 12 acres of flat land with a lovely character home and multiple out buildings. Set up for a couple of horses. Possibility of extensive peat extraction.
$89,900 $95,000
#210 second floor, east exposure
$950,000
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9674 Creekside Rd New Creekside Listing Elegant Waterfront Home
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$529,000
#24 - $22,900 MOTIVATED #27 - $99,900
67 South Shore Rd.
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$438,000
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$399,000
11445 North Shore Road 276 South Shore Rd.
96 Johel Road
$215,000
$194,000
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$10,000
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Lot 22 Kestrel Dr.
100 Cottonwood
Lakeview lot w/boat slip & beach access.
Huge lot in town. Big family home.
$79,000
$345,000
93 South Shore Rd.
147 Sahtlam Ave
• 4 bdrms, 4 bathrooms • 30’ waterfront on river • BONUS 1 bedroom daylight suite • Commercial residential zoning
Cozy home with country kitchen, bonus partially finished basement. Central location.
Log Home. Ever thought you would like to live off the grid?
$375,000 8724 North Shore Road Marvelous lakefront. 250ft of beach, .84 acre. Great Home.
100 Elk Road 26,000 sq ft of Gardening Paradise. Huge Shop.
The Wellington.
$419,700
$189,000
$800,000
Coon Creek Road
SL 4 Meades Creek Road
82 Beech
5990 Stoltz Rd.
Cute, Cute, Cute Waterfront Cabin, Great Beach.
High end Small scale Waterfront Development. Several lovely homes newly built.
• Home at the Slopes • Rancher with a basement
5.1 acres, Inlaw suite, potential B&B apartment over the garage.
$399,000
$349,000
$419,000
$569,000
Youbou Mini Mart
10408 Arbutus Street
Priced to sell. Great Opportunity
2 Homes.
10484 Youbou Rd. 102 Cowichan Ave.
$399,900
$249,000
$265,000
$145,000
PENDING
99646 Creekside • Complete to lock up • Two full stories and two half stories
NEW PRICE $428,000
Lake view from kitchen, Lovely rancher, 3 bdrm, landscaped, .52 of an acre. private landscaped backyard.
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204-138 South Shore
$259,000
$150,000
$510,000
10549 Coon Creek Road
7797 Cowichan Lake Road
9590 Creekside Road
Penny Lane Cottage
• Waterview • Low maintenance yard • Recreation nearby
• 2.87 acres • Lovely 4 bedroom cabin • Year round creek
Waterfront Dock.
• 1 bdrm & den • Riverfront strata • Commercial zoned • Close to town
$495,000
$288,000
$675,000
$212,500
The Coffee Mill
Penny Lane-1 Bdrm
9981 Swordfern
Coffee Shop & Cafe 10063 South Shore Commercial Lot.
• Water development • Ideal for retirees or snowbirds • 1 BDRM + DEN $249,000 CAN BE RENTED
$278,000
$239,000
SWORDFERN ESTATE, moments to a beautiful beach. Lovely home with great master suite.RV garage plus big garage with a huge executive office above. Fitness centre, covered porch, hot tub, heat pump.
The ESSO This going concern could be a gold mine! House, pumps, carwash, convenience store & take out counter.
C7 Commercial Waterfront Perfect for resort or cabins. Offered at recent appraised value.
$2,200,000
$1,350,000
10432 Youbou Road
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Excellent canvas, big lot water access.
$269,000
27 Stevens Crescent
$479,000 SLOPES Beautiful upscale development has attracted a lovely mixture of mostly retired professionals.
Duplex on Coronation 481 Mountain View Rd.
$599,900
ATTENTION DEVELOPERS & Investors – here is a great opportunity to purchase a multifamily site within city limits with full community servicing. “The Slopes”, a new Lake Cowichan subdivision showcasing a variety of beautiful new homes. Close to town & minutes to the Lake with easy hwy. access.
Great Investment
$279,000 266 Hillside Road
Newer windows, roof & 3 bedroom A-frame with 470 Mountain View NEW DEV electrical, fully fenced, 3 bdrm. separate shop. 489 Mountain View NEW DEV
$169,000
$269,900
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185 MacDonald Huge home, huge lot. Rents out for $1200 a month.
$199,000
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Alex Werk shows one of her more recent works at the open stage. Werk is looking forward to having her art displayed at Jakes at the Lake in the coming months.
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For those who were in doubt that it would actually happen, doubt no more. Open stage is indeed taking place every fourth Friday of the month at Studio 261 on South Shore Road. The crowd was small at the first ever open stage — organized by Lauren Frost, a student at Lake Cowichan Secondary. But both Frost and business owner Judith Quinlan were enthusiastic and determined to see it continue. These Friday evenings were first set to be spoken word nights, but Quinlan is hoping that it will become an evening where anyone can share their art, in whatever form. “That’s what I’m hoping this sort of open stage/coffee house can be, is a really supportive atmosphere for people to bring their art,” said Quinlan. “Finding ways that all forms of creativity connect. So that’s why I like the idea that we stopped it just being spoken
word.” “Anything goes, just come and present your art,” adds Frost. Alex Werk says when she was on her way to the studio that evening, she didn’t know what she was going to present. “On my way here I was thinking like, what should I do? I have to do something,” said Werk. “I’m like, I could tell jokes.” But instead, Werk showed her sketch book — images of lions, tigers, faces, dragons, and much more, all done in charcoal, ink, and pencil. She says that sharing her art is important because of the feedback it presents and the subsequent chance to improve her work. “I like presenting anything I do for opinions,” said Werk. “Because I like learning from my mistakes.” She seems to have developed a thick skin, saying that when people have harsh criticisms, she tries not to take things personally. Frost agrees that constructive criticism is invaluable to any artist, but for her the
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Judith Quinlan (front) plays the piano as Lauren Frost reads one of her poems at the open stage on Oct. 26.
reasons behind her desire to share her work with others is more about freedom of expression. “I think that whatever art work you’re doing, to have other people listen to it, it just gives you that feeling of that it is important no matter what form it comes in,” said Frost. She also feels that sharing one’s art is a way of sharing emotion, “without being too obvious about it. And it just tells people about you, without being blunt. It’s just a sense of belonging. Whenever I go somewhere and I see people presenting art work of any kind, and I present mine, it’s a sense of belonging. You’re not the only crazy person who does some sort of art in your spare time.” Frost, who read two poems at the event, says she hasn’t written poetry for a while, but she is getting back into it and would like to try something new.
“What I’m trying to test the waters of right now is slam poetry, which is a lot different, but I really like it,” said Frost. She experimented a little with this format during the open stage by reciting her poems as Quinlan played the piano. “It gives you a chance to be funny and have attitude and speak out for things you believe in without being ridiculed for it,” said Frost. “No matter what your opinion is, you won’t be criticized if you put it in a slam poem.” At the next open stage, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m., Frost promises a performance of some of her slam poetry. Frost has been spreading the word about the open stage night at Lake Cowichan Secondary, but both her and Quinlan would like remind area residents that it is open to anyone. “There isn’t a lot to do in this town on Fridays,” said Quinlan.
“I just hope it keeps going and more people come. And you know, I think with all of these it’s a matter of what develops depends on what people who come want. There are all these possibilities.” Studio 261 has ongoing events each Friday. The first friday of every month offers residents the chance to take part in theatre games. The second Friday is always an open acoustic jam. Third Friday is movie night and for November they will be showing 2001 A Space Odyssey. And Finally, the fourth Friday is the open stage. All events start at 7 p.m. and are free to attend. Quinlan was also happy to announce that the studio has its website up and running. If you would like more information about the studio, or any of the events and services offered, go to studio261thelake.ca. Or call 250-7493728.
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Midget Countrywide Lakers captain, Doug Mackie, scores the ďŹ nal goal for his team against the Nanaimo Oldtubbers at the game on Saturday, Oct. 27.
Lakers midgets off their game for the ďŹ rst time this season Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
In their ďŹ rst game of the season against the Nanaimo Oldtubbers on Saturday, Oct. 27, the midget team Countrywide Realty Lakers were able to keep the score neck-and-neck until the ďŹ nal period. Both teams struggled with penalties and two players from the Lakers team and one from the Nanaimo team, were kicked out of the game. Coach Lonny Ferguson says his focus for most of the game was keeping his players out of the penalty box. “It was getting them to suck it up and take one for the team,â€? said Ferguson. “The antics at the end of the game kind of take away from the hard work, but today we were a little at. We weren’t skating, we weren’t shooting or passing well, so it was just an off day.â€? He adds that team members were getting frustrated near the end of the game because they weren’t dominating the game overall. “Every game we’ve played, so far we’ve been dominating so this game we weren’t skating
[and] we expected something a little easier. But [Nanaimo has] a hot goalie and [is] a team that just came back and seemed to answer everything we did. And then they played a little smart, a little gritty and got in our heads and we melted,� said Ferguson. The Lakers were also missing a few players this game. “But still, we’ve got fast players that should make a difference.� Lacey Grunow is the only girl on the team, but she’s been playing with them since she was seven-years-old and has chosen to stay with them rather than join a girls team even though it can get rough out on the ice. “Everybody kind of stands up for each other,� said Grunow. “If I were to get hit, or something like that, they would all protect me.� Grunow has always had love for hockey and she says this is due in part to the teamwork aspect of it. “I just like the feeling of when you work together as a team and you win and you get to share it together,� said Grunow. Grunow says it is hard to be on an otherwise all guys team
at times. “I don’t ever dress with the team, I go in [the locker rooms] after. And a lot of times I’ll be in closets at other arenas that don’t have girls dressing rooms and that kind of sucks,� said Grunow. But she doesn’t think that any girl should be discouraged by things like this if they want to play the sport. “It’s kind of worth it cause I just like playing. My advice would be to not give up if it’s what you really like and don’t let everybody else tell you that you can’t.� Grunow’s mom, Trina, says that Grunow has always handled name calling well. “That’s one thing I gotta say about her,� said Trina. “Is, no matter what’s going on out there she’s always got a smile on her face.� The next midgets game in Lake Cowichan is on Saturday, Nov. 3. The opposing team is yet to be announced. Keep up with Lakers action. Search Facebook for midget Lakers. Team captain, Doug Mackie, updates before a game and for any events.
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Get ready for Christmas and support the grads of Lake Cowichan Secondary at the same time. Grads are selling poinsettias in 6.5 inch pots for $12 and 10 inch pots for $30 — both in a variety of colours. There is also a holiday planter and a 22 inch wreath available to order. All the prices and order forms are available at the school or from one of the grads. The orders are due by Nov. 21 and the pick-up date is Nov. 29. LCSS Parent Advisory Council is selling boxes of chocolate almonds to continue their goal to raise money for the sport court. These goodies are available for purchase at LCSS or from some of the students. LCSS’s District Student Advisory Council reps, Leah Hudson and Kenzie Roberts are asking for your help to support the needy students in the Cowichan Valley by donating to the Backpack Project. You can donate various things such as toiletries (toothbrushes, soap, brushes, etc), gently used or new school supplies (pens, pencils, erasers, etc) and generic warm clothing (socks, gloves, scarves, hats, etc). There will be a donation box outside of vice-principal
☞ Lake Auxilary busy preparing
The ladies of the Lake Auxiliary to the Cowichan District Hospital have been busy preparing for craft fairs and bazaars. They will be at the Lions Christmas Craft Fair at Centennial Hall on Nov. 3 with lots of baking, crafts and Christmas goodies. The funds raised throughout the year by the Auxiliary are used to purchase equipment for patient comfort and care at CDH and Cairnsmore Place. The Lake Auxiliary welcomes new members at their meetings which are the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the lower hall of the Legion.
☞ CLRSS receives $1,500 for brochure project
The Pacific Salmon Foundation has given a grant of $1,500 to the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society to purchase and print an information brochure about Cowichan Lake issues, to be distributed to local landholders. The PSF, created in 1987, holds an annual Gala Dinner, Dance and Auction in Nanaimo each year
to raise money to help fund projects to restore and regenerate Pacific salmon. This year’s gala is Saturday, Nov. 24. For more information please call Mel Sheng at 250-616-9980.
☞ Trust fund and bottle drive for
cancer patient
Dennis Cronin is battling a serious cancer. A trust fund has been set up to assist him and his wife Lorraine (nee Havonson) while they go through the hardship of the fight. Deposits can be made at any Island Savings branch to account LC#56747. A hot dog sale has also been organized for Nov. 3 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Saywell Park, and a bottle drive for Nov. 17.
and
☞ Youth Art Show awards
SAVE
People’s Choice Awards for the three age categories have been identified for Community Services’ Youth Art Show. These were the top selections: Age 10 & under: Sol Rogers, “Flowers” (screen print) Age 11-14: Jaclyn Roach, “Zebra” (acrylic on canvas) Age 15 -18: Alex Werk, “Bubbles” (pastel on newsprint) A calendar will be available for purchase. Call Community Services at 250-749-6822 to order.
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