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Five smiling faces and ﬁve shiny spades turned the soil at the ofﬁcial ground breaking ceremony, on Jan. 30 in Lake Cowichan. From left: CVRD Director and VIRL trustee Mel Dorey, Rosemary Bonanno, executive director, VIRL, town councillor and VIRL trustee Bob Day, Mayor Ross Forrest, and Paul Hammond, architect with Chow Low Hammond.

Work begins on new Cowichan Lake area library Work has begun on the new library branch in Lake Cowichan, near the corner of South Shore Rd. and Renfrew Ave. “We are very excited that the work has begun on our ﬁrst purpose-built library,” said Vancouver Island Regional

Library (VIRL) board chair Ronna-Rae Leonard. “Thank you to the Town of Lake Cowichan who donated the land. We appreciate this partnership which will beneﬁt those who live in Lake Cowichan and the surrounding areas.”

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Cowichan, adjacent areas and beyond can be proud of. Our efforts at revitalizing the town are being realized through the new library, the town square and improvements to South Shore and Cowichan Lake Roads.” Councillor and Vancouver

“It indeed gives us great pleasure to see that work on the construction of the library has begun,” said Ross Forrest, mayor of Lake Cowichan. We look forward with anticipation to the completion of a facility that the residents of lake

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Lake Days’ board picks western theme for 2013 event ELODIE ADAMS, GAZETTE EDITOR

Dust off your cowboy hats, rustle up a lasso, and mark June 2-9 in your calendar for this year’s Lake Days celebrations. Lake Days goes country is the theme the Lake Days committee chose for this year’s event at its annual meeting, Jan. 28 in Lake Cowichan. When asked how they came up with that theme, Lake Days chair Bob Day said they decided to have a rafﬂe and get tickets for Alan Jackson at this year’s SunFest in Duncan as one of the rafﬂe prizes. “And of course we’ll have country music,” added Day, “As for the parade, people often like to have a theme to go by.” As always, you can look forward to the Lady of the Lake Ambassador competition, as well as the soap-box derby and the exciting road hockey tournament. Lake Cowichan residents can expect another fantastic parade and community fair at Saywell Park, with a logger sports exhibition.

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Most residents of the Cowichan Valley will be part of riding of a riding called Cowichan-Malahat-Langford in the next federal election if a boundary commission recommendation presented Monday is adopted in Ottawa later this year.

Nanaimo a neighbour, but not in riding ELODIE ADAMS, GAZETTE EDITOR

After the redrafting of the province’s federal electoral map, Lake Cowichan and area residents can breathe a sigh of relief. The report submitted in the House of Commons Jan. 28 by the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for B.C. has grouped Lake Cowichan in with two other ridings to form a Cowichan-Malahat-Langford riding. An earlier draft of the report had Lake Cowichan in a Nanaimo-based riding, separate from Duncan, and no one in the town wanted that. The mayor says the new proposal is more in keeping with the connection Lake Cowichan maintains with the Cowichan Valley. “I am pleased that they listened to our concerns and have kept us in a riding with the rest of the Cowichan Valley,” Mayor Ross Forrest said. “It totally makes sense. Obviously they took our concerns into consideration.” When Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder attended the town’s council

meeting on Jan. 22, she mentioned the report on the changes, saying the good thing was that the commission did listen to people who had some concerns. For Lake Cowichan residents, it makes a lot more sense to be grouped in with the southern ridings, if only for the location and transport issues as it was pointed out in previous articles that ran in the Gazette in July and October 2012. “Lake Cowichan residents still have to drive into Duncan if they want to talk to their MP, but this would (have meant) additional mileage to get to Nanaimo,” Crowder said at the time. In general Lake Cowichan residents seem to be relieved that the government came to their senses — as far as practicality goes — when they made the ﬁnal decision. “I wasn’t surprised, because it just didn’t make any sense,” Don Gordon, a former Lake Cowichan mayor, said. “There were a lot of people who attended the hearings and sent letters. I think it’s worked out pretty well.” However, some residents weren’t

aware that the decision had been made. “I knew there was talk of it, but I haven paid attention to it,” commented Lake Cowichan resident Pat Egan. “I work so much...I would have dealt with it when the time comes (for the next election).” The riding now consists of those parts of the Cowichan Valley Regional District comprised of the City of Duncan, the Town of Lake Cowichan, the Municipality of North Cowichan, Cowichan Indian Reserve and Penelakut Island Indian Reserve No. 7, Areas A, B, C, D, E, F and I and part of Area G. It also consists of part of the Capital Regional District including the Municipality of Highlands, the City of Langford, and part 1 and 2 of subdivision H, but does not include Ladysmith or the Saltair part of Area G. The province will gain six electoral districts as a result of an increase in population. The island region gains one new electoral district, with numerous shifts in boundaries around the island. — with ﬁles from the News Leader Pictorial

Staff and library users excited about the increase in space Library cont’d from page 1

“The success of the library planning encouraged town council to apply for a grant from the Island Coastal Economic Trust for the construction of a town square adjacent to the library and the Forest Workers Memorial Park. We were

successful in being awarded the grant which will pay for half of the cost of the construction of the Town Square. When completed, this project will be the centre piece of a gathering place for everyone.” Also on hand for the ceremony was library circulation manager Penny Leach, who says a dull winter has been brightened

Bob Day sports a stetson to show just how country Lake Days is going in 2013.

“This year we will be adding one more fun- ﬁlled event called the Build-Sail-Bail,” said Day. “Teams of two will be able to use up to $100 worth of materials and have four hours to build a watercraft that they will have to compete against the other builders in a fun- ﬁlled race.” The Lake Days committee also elected its 2013 executive at the meeting. Day is staying on as chair, secretary Eileen Pilkington will keep a record of the minutes of the meetings, and Laurie Johnson is the Lake Days’ treasurer. To see all the details, go to cowichanlakedays.com or look for them on Facebook at Lake Days.

up for her with construction now started on what will become her new workplace. Diana Hutton, library assistant at the current library, says she and many of their customers are excited to see the new library get started as well. Melanie Reaveley, library manager from the Cowichan branch of the library, who was looking after the library while Penny and Diana were checking out their soon-tobe new digs, said “ We are all so ecstatic about the new library. Lake Cowichan has certainly out-grown its current library.” She notes that the library has been built

to suit the people who will be using the service, and because of that, there will be a much larger children’s area in the new facility to serve the young families in the area. The new library will be more than twice as big as the current facility and will include more public access computers, a laptop bar, comfortable lounge seating, study space, new children’s literacy computer stations and a designated area for children’s programs. The new Cowichan Lake Branch is expected to open in the fall of this year.

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Whose court is the ball in over recreational pool issue? ELODIE ADAMS, GAZETTE EDITOR

The question of regional recreation funding in the Cowichan Valley Regional District continues to fuel mixed reactions. The contentiousness of the Cowichan Aquatic Centre’s (CAC) two-tier system, whereby Duncan and area residents pay one rate and Cowichan Lake and area residents pay another keeps tongues wagging, as recent letters to the editor in our paper have shown. At one time, there was a Cowichan Lake Leisure Pool Society, presided over by then-Lake Cowichan resident Terry Pool, a group of people who went to bat for many years to have a public swimming pool built in the town. The society even went to the expense of having architectural plans drawn up for the

proposed pool that would have, in 2002, cost $5.2 million. Pool suggested that a public swimming facility would have added a lot more to the town, and that swimming (unlike hockey) is an activity that can be done by people of all ages. At the time, the town was in the midst of undertaking renovations for the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and it wasn’t ﬁnancially viable to consider another recreational facility. Fast forward to 2009 when the CVRD’s regional services committee prepared a report that detailed different funding rates to be considered as options when deciding how the whole area should be taxed on recreational facilities. These ranged from the equalshare concept (uniform tax rate on all CVRD portions regard-

less of location) to the multi-tier tax rate (primary users living closest to facilities paying full rates, lower rates for folks living farther away) to the regional/ sub-regional model, whereby certain facilities are fund regionally (Cowichan Theatre and Cowichan Sportsplex) and other facilities funded sub-regionally (CAC). It was agreed that a pseudo-referendum would be the fairest way to bring constituents’ voices to the district. The voice of Lake Cowichan residents and those of the surrounding electoral areas showed that they were more concerned about developing recreational facilities close to home rather than bleeding off tax revenues toward Duncan and North Cowichan, and the town decided not to buy into the CAC. In fact, of the whole of the south area of

the CVRD, only residents in the Cowichan Bay area opted into the CAC ﬁnancially, thus qualifying them for the lower of the two-tiered rates for pool users. Which means that today, Lake Cowichan residents see their tax dollars going directly toward funding facilities and projects that they are likely to be using — for example, the new library that just got underway at the beginning of the year — instead of going towards a regional facility that many people can’t access or won’t be using. Still, it isn’t a cut-and-dried affair, there are still those who want it (see letter in this issue from Louise Doherty and in the previous issue by Ted Gamble) and those who are vehemently opposed (letters, Hubert Crevels). In fact, Gamble and Doherty

are part of a delegation that will be taking the issue to the town council meeting, Feb. 5. They have created a Facebook page, as well, “Lake Cowichan needs access to the Duncan pool,” for comments and ideas. It may lead the town to reconsider the options for having a pool in Lake Cowichan. To be sure, it is a shame for those Lake Cowichan residents who want to swim, to not only have to pay for their transport to and from the facility, but also once there, must pay an increased rate because they don’t live in Duncan. Many questions remain unanswered as to how the situation can be rectiﬁed. The town tried to voice the opinion of the residents two years ago, but it is often said, nothing is written in stone.

CVRD Areas I and F discuss community issues at AGMs ELODIE ADAMS, GAZETTE EDITOR

CVRD Areas F and I Parks Advisory Commissions both held their annual meetings this past week. Area F met at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena on Jan. 31. After the adoption of the meeting agenda, Area F director Ian Morrison read a pared-down report, pending ﬁgures and information he says he needs before he can tabulate the budget which he intends to present at the commission’s next meeting. Chair David Lowther spoke about a couple of projects the commission is actively working on. “We made it through another year under budget with measurable forward progress,” Lowther said in his report. “Improvements to Central Beach are underway, and we are working on revising the Honeymoon Bay lawn bowling club.” With a budget of only $3,500, the commission managed to execute a considerable amount of clean-up at the beach, including removal of invasive willows,

and felled trees and roots, which opened up the beach area. With the balance remaining in its budget, the commission plans to complete the beach resurfacing for this summer, but is putting a hold on installing a volleyball net on the upper lawn until it can afford the proper court (estimated at $10,000) which must be in place first. Elections were held for two appointee positions and filled by David Darling and Raymond Wear, who are both returning for another two-year term. Area I held its AGM conjointly with the Youbou Fire Protection Service Commission in the Youbou Community Hall on Feb. 3. In the first part, Youbou Fire Protection Service Commission chair Bill Gibson gave a report on the status of the fire department in 2012. Gibson said the fire department needs a new fire truck, and that it takes about a year before it can be replaced as these vehicles are specially commissioned. Gibson noted also that new fire fighters are needed. Youbou fire chief Orest Smy-

cniuk also gave his year end report with the number of callouts the department responded to and of what nature the calls were. Smycniuk also reported that the volunteer fire fighters have been able to keep up with the training that is so necessary to be equipped to answer any kind of Elodie Adams emergency. Chair Marcia Stewart gave her CVRD Area F held its annual meeting at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena Jan. 31. report in the second part of the meeting for the Parks we shouldn’t just let the CVRD Stewart said there must be a way Commission. When the subject shut them down and replace them to raise funds for improvements of the public washrooms in Stok- with Port-a-Potties,”Hodson be- – as the fire department does for er Park came up, some debate gan. “It has never been cleaned its needs – so that people in the up and maintained to my knowl- community will take pride in ensued. these amenities again. Former Area I director Brook edge.” When the question arose as to Elections were held for two poHodson said he feels the commission needs to look into what it how often the park is used, Grant sitions on the commission. Rose would take to bring the facilities Daly spoke to the issue, saying Davidson and Rob Somers were up to date instead of spending it is used all summer and during both elected to serve on the com$1,600 a year on Port-a-potties baseball season. He too feels the mission and were appointed for a public washrooms are a key issue two-year term, ending December for the park. 31, 2014. Neither one has served “It’s the community who built that should be addressed. After listening to their remarks, on the commission before. this park and these facilities, and

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Evening pedestrians should pick up on the “high viz” look For pedestrians, crossing the road at a pedestrian crosswalk is the safest way to arrive at the other side of the road in tact. In the daytime, vehicles are able to see pedestrians; however, when it is dark, it is a whole different story, at least on the town stretch of South Shore Road in Lake Cowichan. After too-close-a-call and nearly hitting two pedestrians who were crossing the road at the marked pedestrian crosswalk one evening, I was happy to read in the mayor’s report that this is one of the issues that will be addressed in the projected work for the

town in the next few months. In fact it happened twice. The ﬁrst time, I was almost right at the crosswalk, driving in my car, when all of a sudden I saw a person with his arm stretched out in front of him, crossing the road by the crosswalk just near Country Grocer. The second time I approached the crosswalk — actually another crosswalk further up South Shore Road, but still in the town area — I had my druthers about me and did a precautionary slow down as I approached the crossing. There was someone stepping out from the sidewalk to cross the road I don’t mean to put the blame on

pedestrians, who are doing the right thing by crossing at the indicated markings, but by wearing dark clothes at night it is incredibly difﬁcult to spot them. Between the dark clothes and the poorly lit area around the crosswalks, it’s a miracle there haven’t been more accidents. Although it would be 100 per cent the driver’s fault if an accident did occur, some of the onus does lie with the pedestrian to make him or herself visible. High visibility clothing has made its way into the wardrobes of walkers, cyclists, joggers, construction workers. Even our family pets get “high viz”

collars and coats so that they are visible to people driving (or maybe it’s just a fashion statement. I’m not sure on that one...). But back to South Shore Road and its pedestrian crossings, or any other crosswalks in dimly-lit areas, and a word of advice to nighttime crossers: until the improvements are made for better visibility as planned by the town, make sure drivers see you. Invest in a roll of ﬂuorescent tape or buy one of the very inexpensive vests that go over your coat. Then smile as you cross the road. — editor@lakecowichangazette.com

Stage set for B.C. senate election BC Bureau By Tom Fletcher

Cannons will roar across the Inner Harbour on the morning of Feb. 12 to mark the opening of the 2013 legislature session. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon will inspect the troops and present her inaugural Throne Speech, setting out the B.C. Liberal government’s goals for the coming year. This ritual will kick off a legislative session that is expected to run until March 14, where the ofﬁcial Parliamentary Calendar shows a three-week break for Easter. Debate is unlikely to resume in April, as the election campaign will be in full roar by then. This means there will be a grand total of 19 sitting days to push through a budget and a raft of legislation. Here’s my unofﬁcial preview. The pre-election budget will be presented Feb. 19 by Finance Minister Michael de Jong. Premier Christy Clark has decreed that it must be balanced, and the government has made extra

efforts to armour itself against what will likely be the loudest debate ahead. First, de Jong held a pre-budget meeting of the government’s blue-chip forecast council in public. This provided a visual record of what happens every year, when the finance ministry solicits the same sort of independent advice as most competent democracies, and bases its numbers on that. Then the finance ministry hired former Bank of Montreal chief economist Tim O’Neill, who will act as an unofficial version of the parliamentary budget officer in Ottawa. Now that we have simultaneous oversight of child welfare and the police, the next step is to extend it to finance bureaucrats. Regardless of party, the government has to produce a threeyear set of forecasts to replace the current one. A lot of election energy will go into competing claims about who is better at predicting the future. Another new law to be given high priority is one setting up senate elections, to be run in connection with the May 14 provincial vote. Alberta pioneered this, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent round of senate appointments included Calgary lawyer Doug Black, who won an Alberta senate election held last year. There was no one appointed to

replace Gerry St. Germain, who bid an emotional adieu as a Conservative senator for B.C. last year. St. Germain was instrumental in uniting the splintered federal Conservatives, but he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75, having been appointed by Brian Mulroney in 1993 after losing his seat as an MP. Why would this senate reform be so urgent for the B.C. Liberals now? Well, turnout for the 2009 election fell to around 50 per cent, a record low for a provincial vote. If that downward trend is reversed this year, it will be in large part because people are still mad enough about the harmonized sales tax and a range of other issues to get off the couch and kick some B.C. Liberal butt. Electing senators remains a popular notion, especially with older, conservative-minded voters in B.C. who identiﬁed with the Reform Party. The ﬁrst-ever senate election looks like the best available shot at boosting turnout among people who are not likely to vote NDP, and who may also be disengaged from provincial politics. And then there is the provincial sales tax bill. Another kick in the slats for the movie business, for one, and don’t hold your breath for NDP leader Adrian Dix to produce a solution in the wake of

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Affordable access to pool Dear Editor I am writing as a concerned citizen of the Town of Lake Cowichan, regarding access to local recreational facilities. I have a family with three young children who do take advantage of our local arena, but would also appreciate affordable access to an aquatic center. I am concerned about the high rates of the [Cowichan Aquatice Centre] local pool as many of our residents, in these difﬁcult economic times, are struggling to make ends meet. Furthermore, I am concerned about the health of our community. If access to a pool is not an option in the winter months. In an era when we are concerned

with childhood obesity, diabetes and many other health concerns related to lack of exercise, shouldn’t we be providing as many opportunities for exercise as possible? Lastly, I am concerned about the future of this community. I grew up in this area and love the idea of raising my family in a small community. But if moving here means residents don’t have affordable access to a pool, many families are going to choose to live elsewhere. Louise Doherty Lake Cowichan

Put pool to referendum Dear Editor With all of us going to the polls in May, why doesn’t the town council put the

question, of equal access to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre, to a referendum? Why should a few dictate to all? At the same time, the construction of either signal lights or a trafﬁc circle, at the intersection of North and South Shore Roads, can also be put on a separate ballot. Hubert Crevels Lake Cowichan

Hydro meters remain locked issue Dear Editor The Stop Smart Meters Coalition recommends that those who still have their analog meters and do not want a “smart” one installed, should maintain their resistance.

In a letter to the Times Colonist, Friday, Jan. 25, Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas, Rich Coleman says that “during the next several months. . . B.C. Hydro will not install a new meter without the home-owner’s consent and will work directly with customers to address their individual concerns.” I’m keeping my meter covered with its box and flagged with a sign that says “we don’t want a smart meter installed here,” and will continue to refuse the meter because these wireless gizmos emit radio magnetic frequency radiation that the World Health Organization has classified as a 2B carcinogen, the same classification as lead and DDT. Mary Lowther Mesachie Lake

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Town focuses on road safety, health and community issues

MAYOR’S REPORT We have entered 2013 with much optimism, as new projects are starting and others being completed. The Downtown Revitalization and Streetscape Projects were identiﬁed and studied as far back as 2005. Dialogue for a new library began in earnest with the present council back in 2009. Once decisions to proceed were endorsed, there was an enormous amount of time and energy involved getting to the stage we are at today. The excitement continues to grow as we anticipate what the ﬁnished projects will look like and what they will bring to the community. The new Cowichan Lake branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library is anticipated to open in the fall of 2013. The town square component of our Downtown Revitalization Project will start immediately after the completion of the library. This will link the library and the Forest Worker’s

Memorial Park with access from South Shore Road and Renfrew Avenue. Our Streetscape Project will be re-tendered within a matter of days. If everything goes as planned, construction on the North Shore and South Shore Roads roundabout should commence at the beginning of March. Once weather is suitable, paving will commence on South Shore Road and the raised medians and line painting will follow with a completion date around June, 2013. Much more defined crosswalks and major safety safeguards are highlights of the project. Another project we are pleased to report on is the latest Job Creation Programme that has been awarded to the town through a grant program administered by the Cowichan Lake Education Centre. With the assistance of the grant, washrooms and change rooms are being constructed at Saywell Park, in addition to a viewing wharf and the restoration of the Kaatza Museum’s railroad boxcar. The town will benefit greatly by improvements to this location. On Tuesday, Jan. 15, Doctor Paul Hasselback, medical officer for Central Vancouver Island attended our Finance and Administration Committee meeting to speak to us about our community’s health profile.

Every community has areas of concern and profiles are useful in addressing these concerns. Anyone wishing to familiarize themselves with the town’s profile can access it through the Town of Lake Cowichan’s website or through Health Link B.C., which is easy to follow on either website. A new committee has been formed to assist in the recruitment of doctors to our community. With the concern of a potential doctor shortage, participation from our citizens has been awesome. The actual recruitment will come through the Family Physicians Recruitment Office and the Cowichan Division of Family Practice with their newly formed physicians’ recruitment working group. The main objective of our local committee will be educating possible candidates on the positive aspects of our community. Members of the committee are quickly putting together a Cowichan Lake promotional webpage to let potential doctors know what our area has to offer so they may choose a practice and hopefully live here. It would be most appreciated if anyone has any photos we can share, showing the beauty of the area, by forwarding them directly to bobkday@live.ca As always, difficult decisions for the council have begun for the year. These decisions revolve around taxes. We have yet to begin our budget talks. However,

we have decided on how to prepare for mandated decisions of government. Although we will be forced to borrow money when we are mandated for the secondary water treatment, we are implementing a $100 parcel tax to reduce the amount we borrow. We are also increasing our sanitary sewer parcel tax from $50 to $100 to prepare for future requirements. Money set aside for these projects now will reduce borrowing costs in the future. Unfortunately, future infrastructure costs eventually arise and we have the responsibility of being prepared. Dismissing tough decisions previously has compounded costs as we go forward. It is a great privilege for me to acknowledge Fire Chief Doug Knott as the most recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The purpose of this medal is to honour signiﬁcant achievements by Canadians. Doug has protected our community for well over thirty years as a ﬁreman and most of those in leadership positions. He also has served minor sports in many different capacities for many years. Doug joins Sam Beldessi as local citizens receiving this prestigious award. Both of these individuals should be very proud of their medals and we are proud to have had them represent our community for many years.

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Grants Lake, smaller than nearby Kwassin Lake, as it looks today more than a century after Edmond Grant and his neighbour Capt. Dick settled in the area.

‘Grantie’s been shot’: Body found near Sutton Creek Rolli Gunderson

PAGES OF HISTORY Described as a kind and gentle man in the Greendale Journals, Edmund Grant — the namesake of Grants Lake — “was a skilled artist and painted many charming sketches in watercolour.” Although he was “seldom in residence,” recalled Trevor Green, Grant could occasionally be found working at odd jobs around town, building houses, outbuildings or fences. For several summers he helped with land clearing projects on the March homestead at Honeymoon Bay. Grant sold, to pioneer Frank Green, much of the abundant swamp hay that grew near the lake. Green, accompanied by his young sons Brian and Trevor, made many trips through the village (the long way) in his old horse drawn wagon to pick up the “ﬁne crops of hay” recalled Trevor. When war was declared in 1914 Grant and Captain Dick both enlisted and were sent overseas, not returning until the Armistice in 1918. During the fours years the men were absent, a few friends kept an eye on both their homes

making the rounds to see that all was well at the properties. It was noted that during that time not a single act of vandalism was attempted on either of the men’s vacant and remote houses. Grant returned home ﬁrst and assumed his previous quiet lifestyle. Those who knew him, including Frank Green noticed that a “legacy” from his war years followed Grant who had started suffering ﬁts of depression resulting in his disappearance (to Victoria) for what his friends described as “intervals of hard drinking and gambling.” In 1920, after working for several weeks at March’s farm in Honeymoon Bay, Grant met a young Scottish woman — a guest at the farm — to whom he soon became engaged. All who knew Grant were pleased and looked forward to the wedding, which had been planned for early winter. So it was quite a shock to his friends when they learned that one dark October evening Grantie (as he was called) had been shot and his body found in Sutton Creek (near Honeymoon Bay). Rumor had it that Grantie, who had been at the March farm that night, headed out to pit-lamp deer (shoot deer in the dark using a light to blind the animal) that had been destroying the March’s turnip crop. After he left, a shot was

heard but an hour later Grant had not returned so March and his two sons headed out with their lanterns in search of him. They soon discovered his body along side a fence at the edge of Sutton Creek. According to the Marches, it looked like Grant had struggled over, or through, the fence and somehow the loaded gun had discharged inﬂicting a fatal wound. Frank and Louisa Green were among those who were convinced that the death had not been accidental but a wellplanned suicide. They believed that Grant, by then having an uncontrollable bondage to gambling and alcohol, could not face the upcoming marriage and thus chose to do himself in. Grant’s house, near the lake that held his name, stayed empty for a few years before being rented out to a succession of tenants. A newcomer named Carreck eventually bought the house and lived there for a number of years. In 1959 the old log house was demolished and a brand new home was constructed on the site. It apparently remains there to this day. Born in the West Indies to British parents, Edmond (Edmund) Grant was buried at St. Peter’s Church cemetery at Quamichan. His friend Captain Dick ended up in Nanaimo where he died in 1938.

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Elyssa, left, her brother LIndon and their dad Vern Sahulka of Lake Cowichan will spend the day together. “We’ve got projects to work on, our own agenda,” Sahulka said. ”There’ll be something special put aside for the weekend, though.”

Danielle Scheffer and Brendan (9): “I’ll get the day off, so I’ll be able to spend time with the family,” Scheffer said. “We’ll probably go down to Woodland Shores, take the dog for a walk and bring the kids’ bikes out.”

Celebrating ﬁrst B.C.’s ﬁrst Family Day at the lake ELODIE ADAMS GAZETTE EDITOR

On Feb. 11, Lake Cowichan will celebrate its first official holiday dedicated to families – B.C. Family Day. The official provincial holiday was created to set aside a day for families to spend together. It is the perfect time to get

out and discover some of the incredible activities the area has to offer. Whether it’s a special evening out at your favourite local bistro, a visit to the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, or the Kaatza Historical Station Museum, or maybe getting outdoors and enjoying some winter

sport – our area is blessed with opportunities to spend quality time together. With its winter date, and in spite of our “mild” west coast climate, it will mean a chance for Cowichan Lake area families to do some outdoor winter activities that they perhaps don’t get to do on weekends that are

normally taken up with hockey. No need to go far or to spend money: one of the most accessible outdoor activities we have is right here in town on the Trans Canada Trail. Its originating point starts right across from our Tourist Information Bureau at Saywell Park, and you can pick up the

trail at various points along the Cowichan River according to the maps providing on the information boards. Whatever your choose to do, make it a family-oriented day and one that you and your children will remember and look forward to again next year.

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Jane Williams has a renewed faith in the goodness of people after an unlikely event happened to her in Lake Cowichan on Jan. 29. It was about 1:30 p.m. and just another day in the week. Williams was only a few steps from her home at Olson Manor, heading into town to do some shopping as she often did. Williams was crossing the bridge on foot, when she stopped to do something. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember what, but I set my purse down on one of the posts on the bridge,â&#x20AC;? she recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And then I walked away and left my purse there.â&#x20AC;? Williams says she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize she

no longer had her purse with her until she reached the stores. Then, thinking she must have left it at home, she made her way back, only to ďŹ nd that it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I walked home twice,â&#x20AC;? she said, convinced that she had left her purse at home, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d done it.â&#x20AC;? At that point, Williams says she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where it was, only that it was gone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I came home, and I phoned the RCMP and told them,â&#x20AC;? she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was quite traumatized. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do stuff like that usually. I just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thinking.â&#x20AC;? Not long after she reported the missing purse to the police, Williams

says her phone rang. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the Community Services telling me they had my purse,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some gentleman had found my bag, taken it there and turned it in.â&#x20AC;? To Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; surprise, not only was her purse returned, but her money was still in there. In fact everything was still there, in tact. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought that that was the most awesome thing that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d heard in a while,â&#x20AC;? she said gratefully. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who the gentleman was, but he is a good samaritan, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to say a big, big thank you very much. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was lucky that he was the one there,â&#x20AC;? added Williams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There still are some good people in this world.â&#x20AC;?

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Marcel Lamarche was one of eight or nine seniors who were rolling pennies for the last time at the Cowichan Lake Seniors Centre, Feb. 4. One year, the seniors rolled $3,000 worth of pennies — that’s 300,000 pennies and many cups of coffee.

As the penny drops, slack taken up by nickel ELODIE ADAMS, GAZETTE EDITOR

Although it was announced roughly six months ago, the country is once again abuzz with news of the penny dropping out of circulation because now the date is here. February 4 was the day we were told to expect the change, and on that day in Lake Cowichan, seniors at the Lake Cowichan Seniors Centre were rolling pennies — just as they have been doing for years — for their annual pennydrive fundraiser for the Variety Heart Telethon and in homage to Nichole Stock — a young girl who grew up in Lake Cowichan. “We’ll be rolling silver next year,” said Franklin Hornbrook, one of the

seniors who was sitting amidst the stacks of copper coins. “We’ll be doing nickels for Nichole,” added Val Burke, another coin roller. The federal government issued notices encouraging businesses to start rounding cash transactions out to the nearest .05 cents. That means both rounding up and rounding down, so that a bill of $5.61 or $5.62 will cost the consumer only $5.60, and a bill of $5.63 or $5.64 will be raised to $5.65. But buyer beware: this only affects cash transactions. The exact totals will remain the same for payments made electronically or by cheque. If you are shopping in Lake Cowichan, stores like Country Grocer, Home Hardware and the B.C. Liquor

store have all said they will begin the changeover this week for cash transactions. Even Tiptons Gas Bar has the new information posted for the public. The decision to phase out the penny is expected to save taxpayers an estimated $11 million per year. The rising cost of production relative to the face value, the increased accumulation of pennies by Canadians in their households, and environmental issues, not to mention the significant cost the penny imposes on retailers and financial institutions were all factors in the decision. For all cash payments, only the final amount after the base price and taxes are taken into account will be subjected to rounding.

Cowichan Readers Theatre is a group that seeks to develop its members’ expressive skills and understanding of theatre, through dramatic readings in a fun and supportive atmosphere. The group is co-directed by Lindsay Anderson and Elliot Jr. Hamilton-Boucher. Anderson is well known to local theatre-goers as a performer with Kaatza Lakeside Players, where she has appeared in many productions since moving to the Cowichan Valley in 2001. Anderson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts with a thesis in Directing from Bishop’s University, and a Master’s Degree in Art Education and Art Therapy from the University of Toronto. She has worked as a director at the Children’s Television Studios, the Actors’ Lab and the National Institute of Broadcasting. Hamilton-Boucher moved to Lake Cowichan from Whitehorse a year ago, bringing his production company, Hamilton-Boucher Media Inc.,co-owned by his husband, Alain BoucherHamilton. Hamilton-Boucher is a producer, designer and arts administrator. For the last 19 years, he has worked at theatres across Canada, notably the Centaur Theatre, the Segal Centre (Montréal), the Guild Hall, Gwaandak Theatre and Nakai Theatre (Whitehorse). Both Anderson and Hamilton-Boucher are excited to help guide and discover participants through the newly-founded Cowichan Readers Theatre, which will meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, at 6:30 PM at Studio 261 (261 Southshore Rd., Lake Cowichan), starting on Feb. 13. No prior acting experience is necessary — just a love of theatre and literature, and a desire to share this with like-minded people. For more information, contact contact Studio 261 at 749-3728, or email: cowichanreaderstheatre@gmail.com.

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The woman was assaulted by her husband, who was then arrested and taken into custody. The man will be appearing in court on assault charges. On the same day, at 1:05 p.m., RCMP received a call from a person complaining of an assault with a weapon by persons known to the victim. The alleged offenders had left the scene by the time the police arrived; however, the suspects have been identiﬁed and charges will be laid pending their apprehension.

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Lynn Ketch and her daughter, Trisha Oud, were playing a game of “Spite and Malice,” while the rest of the ladies were out on the ice, curling at the Ladies’ Fun Day, Feb. 2 in Lake Cowichan.

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Elodie Adams photos Katherine Worsley watches her rock glide down the ice as Belinda Waller (l) and Diane Menzel prepare to sweep in a morning curling match, Feb. 2, at the Cowichan Rocks Curling Club.

Ladies laugh together, play together at fundraiser fun day for cancer

All in good fun Ladies from Lake Cowichan and the area spent the day together curling and playing other games at the curling club in a fundraising fun day, Feb. 2. Clockwise from left: Rebecca Oliver keeps her eye on the ping pong ball; all the ladies settled into a game of Catch Phrase; Michele Davis (l) and Lynn Post try their skill at shufﬂeboard. The Fun Day raised $500 for the BC Cancer Society.

Getting ready to play ball

Wanda Wiersma (right) and Denise Eddy chat with 13-year-old Nolan Fothergill, who signed up for another year of baseball at the LCMBA registration session, Feb. 1. Kids can still sign up as long as there is room on the teams in the level they want to play in.

Your Veterinarian... your other Family Doctor Found a Stray Dog or Cat?

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Some hints on how to proceed: The most obvious thing is to check for rabies or municipal tags and track the owner from there. No tags? Check the right (usually) ear for a tattoo and call any veterinary clinic with the numbers and letters. We frequently see strays that have

been adopted and all the time they had a tattoo that hadn’t been noticed. Still no luck? Contact the SPCA and Coastal Animal Services to check if anyone has reported your ﬁnd as missing. You can place a free ad in the lost and found section of local newspapers. Posters with a clear photo and description of the pet and placed in the neighborhood, often work well.

If you cannot keep the pet for long then you may have to call a pound or animal rescue society for help. Remember that someone is missing their friend and will be overjoyed when you return him or her. As a pet owner the lesson to be learned here is to have lots of ID on your pet eg. tags, tattoo, microchip, message capsule on the collar.

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Summer games will bring added sparkle to lake of time and thought into assembling the 34-page bid the Cowichan Valley Regional District made against strong contenders such as Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and North Vancouver. It featured the mandatory technical information, but also evidence of the community’s willingness to get behind the games, including more than 75 letters of support from various sports organizations, political bodies, and service and community groups. The Games involve 22 sports which will be held in 26 venues, and the obvious ones for this area will likely involve the lake and the river. Canoe/kayak, rowing or even waterboarding are some of the events that come to mind. Gazette file photo Or why not cycling? The road around the Wakeboarding could be one of the sporting events hosted at the lake provides many lake during the BC Summer Games in 2018. challenges not to menELODIE ADAMS, GAZETTE EDITOR tion its stunning sce“Hosting the BC Summer Games for 2018 is a big ben- nic beauty that could be a It’s always exciting when efit for the entire Cowichan draw for a cycling circuit. competitive events bring region,” Mayor Ross Forrest For now, though, people athletes and spectators to a commented. “I have heard can start to anticipate the town. from the organizers that we economic spin-off for the For the Cowichan Val- will get a few of the events area from tourism. Local ofley, hosting the BC Summer at Cowichan Lake. These ficials estimate the four-day Games means a lot. It will games will bring thousands games will pump about $2.6 impact the whole area, and of people to our area, many million into the local econeven Lake Cowichan will for the first time.” omy through rentals, hotels, be given its piece of the pie, A lot of people put a lot retail purchases, bistros and says the town’s mayor. much more.

“We have a real opportunity to showcase what a great place we have to offer for beauty and affordability.” Forrest said. “I know many people will be impressed when they see the area.” At the official announcement made by the BC Games Society in the Cowichan Aquatic Centre foyer at 10 a.m. on Jan. 25, the many benefits of hosting the games — including those for local youths who will compete in the games — was evoked by the Cowichan Tribes’ elder Albie Charlie and Parksville’s Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon. “Youth gives us purpose in life, and pride,” Charlie said, while Cantelon said to all those present, “Get ready Cowichan!” The games legacy is estimated by North Cowichan’s parks and recreation manager Ernie Mansueti to hit about $200,000. That purse will help fund registrations, through KidSport Cowichan, for local athletes, he said. Provincial taxpayers will provide some $600,000 toward the July games, while Cowichan Valley Regional District taxpayers will kick in base funding. Regional chairman Rob Hutchins expressed his contentment by saying Cowichan’s “culture, exceptional environment, and hospitality” await players, families, fans, and officials to the games he calls a gift to the Cowichan region. -— with files from the News Leader Pictorial

Trestle 66 and Marie Canyon favourite destinations for hiking group A favorite hike of the Retreads is along a portion of the Cowichan River Footpath from Trestle 66 to near Stoltz Pool. As it follows along the waterway, this lovely trail winds through the woods past patches of salal, groves of swordfern, magnificent tall firs and some mysterious mossy sections where all the trees and shrubs have long strands of moss hanging from their branches. The first part of the trail is high above the river through Marie Canyon; the lower part is almost at high water level. While we were close to the river, we stopped at an open grassy section for our

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Hikers stop for a snack near the river by Marie Canyon. L to R- Bob Pearson, Lou Kerr, Bruce Champion, Cliff Suntjens, Kathryn Morrison, Jean Atkinson, Ellen Price.

coffee break (early lunch for some) and enjoyed ‘energy

orbs’ and homemade mufﬁns brought by one of the group.

Re-energized from the snack, we continued on to the junction, ﬁve kilometres from the start where the path joins up with the TransCanada Trail. We stopped on the small Marie Canyon Trestle for another break before completing our loop back to Trestle 66. Aside from a minor accident when one of our group walked into a tree which had fallen across our route at head-level (she was looking down as you must do frequently to avoid tripping over all the roots), it was another great day in the outdoors. — submitted Willa Suntjens

Cowichan Rocks Curling News

John McCormick gets ready to sweep as Mike Waller throws a rock at the recent Cash Spiel at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena.

Tie games sweep lake curling action This week’s Wednesday night draw saw a number of really close games. Sheet 1: The Sidhu rink defeated the Mayea rink 6-5. Diane Myrden had a chance to hit and roll in the eight end for a tie, but her draw came up just short. Sheet 2: The Smycniuk rink continued its winning ways with a 6-3 win over the MacGregor rink. This game was close early on, but a measurement in the 4th end that went in favor of the Youbou rink appeared to demoralize the opposition. The two teams shook hands after six ends. Sheet 3: The Desmot rink tied the Taylor rink 7-7. Steve’s tricky “ in off” for 2 points preserved the tie for his team. Sheet 4: The Restock rink tied the Waller rink by the same 7-7 score. Mike Waller needed to draw for two with his last rock of the game to get the tie. The Cowichan Lake Rocks Club would like to welcome our new Wednesday night league players. A shout out to Gary Miller, Ross Johnson, Scott Hartshorn, Greg Longbottom and Al Gott. Island curling fans will be treated to some excellent play Feb. 5-10 in Parksville. The venerable old rink by the ocean will be hosting the Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championship. The winners of this event will advance to the Canadian Brier ﬁnals. — Submitted by Steve Taylor

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GALBRAITH, Angus Donald George September 30, 1932 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 27, 2013 Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bonnie Baxter Lassies Wiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; posie awâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; full-up baskets A hustle oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;er the moor past misty wraith To the bonnie wee glen oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Galbraith. Angus passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2013, at home in his beloved cabin on the Cowichan River. river. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, but lived his formative years in South Porcupine. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary Galbraith (nee Donald) and Thomas Teauch Galbraith and his brother Donald Mac Donald Galbraith. All were born in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Predeceased also by ďŹ rst wife, Evelyn Lorraine Galbraith (nee Craig). Angus is survived by loving wife Sonia, daughters Dawn (Patrick) grandson Shane, granddaughter Ciara; Lesley (Gerard) grandson Ramsey, (Amanda) and great-grandchildren Peyton and Liam; Alison (Andy). Stepdaughter Linda and granddaughters Hannah and Rebecca; stepson Bruce (Ellen) and grandson Jordan. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Tom, Heather, Moira, Cheryl, Glenda, Gordon, Stuart and Kirk. Angus was well known in the Cowichan Valley as agifted gifted sculptor and lover of nature. He was an avid admirer and supporter of the Kaatza Lakeside Players, attending all productions, making donations and doing his utmost to promote them. As an honourary member of the Kaatza Art Group, he was a familiar and welcome exhibitor at their annual art shows. He often won recognition at the Annual Cowichan Valley Arts Council Spring Art Show. Angus generously donated his time and knowledge to aspiring sculpture students and fellow artists. Angus was a man who used adversity to change course and reshape his path into three distinct careers. His early love of sports focused on hockey and saw him playing as a junior in and around Ontario and in Quebec City when not working in the South Porcupine Gold Mine. Shortly after his marriage to Lorraine, Angus received an offer to play for the Paisley Pirates in Scotland. After a successful 8 games, Angus received an innocent bodycheck which resulted in amputation of his left leg one month after his 21st birthday. His hockey career was over. With an 18-year-old pregnant wife, and only a high school education, Angus quickly made arrangements to return to the classroom and complete his education. He worked at Imperial Chemical Industries attending Paisley Tech. The birth of daughter Dawn was followed by daughter Lesley 3 years later. With his diploma in hand, Angus, Lorrie and daughters headed back to Sarnia, Ontario in 1958. While working for Sun Oil in Sarnia, daughter Alison was born. Always looking for new adventures, Angus moved his family to Fort McMurray, Alberta in 1966 to work for Sun Oilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spin-off company, Great Canadian Oil Sands. During this time, he devised and patented a method of analysis that is used in the plant to this day. After several promotions, Angus was ready for early retirement as Manager of Technical Services at the age of 45. DifďŹ culties with arthritis precipitated this decision, and the move to Lake Cowichan was made in September of 1977. In Cowichan, Angus honed his sculpting skills, working almost daily with varying mediums, such as wood, clay, metal and cement. His curiosity led him to new and exciting techniques, while he drew his inspiration from his beloved Cowichan River, ďŹ&#x201A;owing past the boathouse studio, and all the critters and birds that were so much a part of every day. He incorporated the inspiration he received from the works of art of various cultures and countries encountered during his travels in Europe and North America. Heartfelt thanks to the medical staff of the Duncan Hospital and Brookside Medical Clinic. Special thanks to Dr. Froese, Dr. Postuk, Connie and the ladies in the chemo department, also Kathlene at Life Labs. His family greatly appreciated the services provided by Cowichan Home and Community Care, in particular the wonderful support of the Palliative Unit and the Home Care Nurses. Angus is lovingly remembered by his family and many friends near to home and far abroad. He leaves behind a rich legacy of artworks and relationships. In accordance with Angusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wishes, no funeral service will be held. Instead, a Celebration of Life will take place this summer. Time and place to be announced. Rather than ďŹ&#x201A;owers, the family suggests that donations can be made to the Kaatza Lakeside Players. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Duncan, B.C. Condolences may be shared online at www.dignitymemorial.com

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HISTORICAL ARMS Collectors Guns-Knives-Militaria Antiques Show & Sale Saturday March 9, 9am-5pm, Sunday March 10, 9am-5pm. Heritage Park, 44140 Luckackuck Way, Chilliwack (exit 116 off Hwy 1) Buy-Sell-Swap. For info or table rentals Gordon 604-7474704 Al 604-941-8489. Check our website www.HACSbc.ca

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DEATHS

FORTIN, Lionel Albert March 10, 1929 - Feb. 1, 2013 Lionel was born, March 10, 1929 in Trewdale, Saskatchewan and passed away peacefully February 1, 2013 at Cowichan District Hospital. He is predeceased by his daughter Lynn. Lionel will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marian, sons Jim (Roland), Rod (Donna), and daughter Kim (Orest), all his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Leo served in the Canadian Air Force for a number of years, then worked in the Youbou Saw Mill as a heavy duty mechanic until he retired. Leo loved to build guitars and played music in his band for many years. Leo and Marian raised their 4 kids on the lake in Youbou in the house he built until thier retirement. Special thanks for the care given to him by Dr. Sanders and all nursing staff at CDH. A memorial service will be held February 7th, 2013 at St. Louis de Montfort Church in Lake Cowichan at 3:00 p.m. with a tea to follow.

GILLIES, Archie George Young September 16, 1921 - January 27, 2013 Archie passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence at Parkwood Court. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years Pauline (nee Hoffer). Archie is also predeceased by his grandson Terry Oulton. He will be lovingly remembered by his children David Gillies (Kelly), Katherine Gillies (Bruce), Susan Settle (Gary), Paula (Tom) Oulton and Alexander G.Y. Gillies, as well as 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He served in the R.C.N. during the Second World War. A very hardworking and dependable family man, he was the owner and operator of Coast Movers and had special involvement with the I.O.F. and was a lifetime member of both the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 7 and the Gorge Vale Golf Club among others. Special thanks to Dr. Mawdsley and caring staff at Parkwood Court. A Memorial Service in celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Sands of Victoria (1803 Quadra St., Victoria) with a reception to follow.

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In loving memory ALAN COE August 22, 1956 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 4, 2012

In our hearts we thought of you with love today, but that was nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have are memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never part. God has you in Heaven, we have you in our hearts. We love and miss you, John, Mark & Lorna, Jimmy, Jimmy Jr. & Dawn

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

THE LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

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The 4th annual WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the Ramada Convention Centre (36035 North Parallel Rd) in Abbotsford on February 7-9, 2013. Workshops, open forum discussions, networking opportunities and door prizes. Trade show admission is complimentary. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the only wastewater trade show and convention in BC. Info at www.wcowma-bc.com.

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DAVE LANDON Motors has an opening for an Automotive Salesperson. This is a full time commissioned position and comes with a full beneďŹ ts package. The position requires a commitment of time, energy, constant learning, proďŹ ciency with new technology, ambition and t he ability to excel in customer service. If you have these skills needed to succeed, please email you resume to dlsales@telus.net. Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilďŹ eld construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the ďŹ eld. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

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THE LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The inside back: A little of this and that ☞ Local businesses and services

° J & V’s Burgers and Pizza, 162 South Shore Road, will soon have re-loadable gift cards available for purchase. A great gift idea for student lunches or for someone who just moved. ° Curry in a Hurry, 104 South Shore Road, will be adding new dishes to their menu. Look for kabob wraps with options for sauces, and delicious aloo paratha.

☞ Share lake area photos on Instagram

Tourism British Columbia is calling for those using Instagram to share their B.C. photos at http://instagram. com/tourismbc. Tag your Cowichan Lake photos — or other B.C. photos — with the hashtag #explorebc and they may be featured.

Courtesy Lake Cowichan Food Bank

Roger Hamilton, left, receives the cruise information package for the cruise prize from Betty Sanddar, president of Lake Cowichan Food Bank Society. The society sold rafﬂe tickets for a cruise over the past few months to help raise money for the food bank. The draw was held at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena during the Cowichan Lake Minor Hockey Jamboree, on Jan.26.

☞ Mom and Dad group closed for B.C. Family Day

Healthy Beginnings’ Mom and Dad Group at the Kaatza Health Unit on 58 Cowichan Avenue West, will not be running on Feb.11 but continues its regular Monday drop-in group at 10:30 a.m. on Feb.18 with

parenting play ideas and support with Hayley Sinai, parent consultant.

☞ Country Grocer raises money to support Island kids

The locally-owned Country Grocer stores on Vancouver Island hosted a recent fundraising event at their stores and collected $10,640 to support Island children with life-threatening conditions. They collected the money from selling bouquets, paper T-shirts and Christmas trees grown on the island. Funds raised go to the Help Fill A Dream Foundation, whose decree is to make young people dealing with illness’s dreams come true. In past years this initiative has helped a number of local Cowichan Lake area children ﬁll their dreams.

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Credit union accepting GIFT applications GIFT, which is the acronym for Growing Island Families Together, is a program created by Island Savings Credit Union to support community groups and organizations that improve the quality of life for local families. March 15 is the deadline for applications for funding. Apply at iscu.com or visit the local branch.

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THE LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

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