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South Shore project: Planned traffic “calming” is safe PAGE 2
NedFest: Annual music festival set for this weekend PAGE 12
One for the road: New easy roll recycling totes for Area I and F PAGE 10
Ray riding the rock Tour de Rock: Former Lake Cowichan RCMP member Ray Carfantan rides in the 2013 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Tyson Jones
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There’s no lack of motivation for former Lake Cowichan RCMP member Ray Carfantan when it comes Malcolm Chalmers to preparing for John Howroyd’s VJ-22 Volmer Sportsman custom-built amphibian airplane was righted near shore at the end of Nantree Road in the 2013 Cops Marble Bay after flipping in Cowichan Lake. for Cancer Tour de Rock ride. Carfantan is a senior Victoria RCMP, poised to become the commanding Submitted Former Lake Cowichan officer in RCMP member Ray Police confirmed one of the aircraft’s wheels caught a boat wake, Duncan. Ashley Degraaf LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE causing the plane to overturn. But he was a Carfantan, rides in Tour de On the other side of the coin, there were many witnesses and folks member of the Rock this fall. A Duncan pilot is counting his blessings after his Volmer VJ-22 ready to assist with the rescue in a matter of seconds. Lake Cowichan Sportsman seaplane flipped while launching Sunday afternoon on “With the wonderful help from all these people and the good Lord RCMP from 1999 until 2005. And it was Cowichan Lake. looking down on me.... I am so happy,” said Howroyd. during those years that he learned of the Pilot John Howroyd and his passenger daughter suffered nothing He received little more than a black eye and a small cut on his cheek. Tour de Rock. more than minor injuries when the custom-built amphibian aircraft His daughter only received a cut on her arm. “I was really affected by the tour in caught a wave when attempting to take off and flipped over at about “The owner — and experienced pilot — a 68-year-old (Howroyd), freed Lake Cowichan, where I first saw it,” 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Marble Bay. himself right away,” stated Lake Cowichan RCMP Cpl. Warren Potter in a says Carfantan. “I have friends in Lake “We were just departing and went through a boat wake. That was press release. “Fortunately a retired Vancouver PD member was in the area Cowichan with kids that have been enough to trip the plane up and we ended upside-down in the lake,” and was able to free the (44-year-old) North Saanich (passenger) who had through this, and some of them have Howroyd told the Lake Cowichan Gazette’s photographer Malcolm been upside-down but had a little air left in the cockpit.” been junior riders for the tour — they’re Chalmers at the scene. The plane received minimal damage and was towed to the beach by a real strong motivation for me. Seeing “We were almost off the water, so close, probably another second local boaters. the success they’ve had, I want to be or two and we would have been in the air and this wouldn’t have “I don’t mind the airplane, we can always rebuild it again,” Howroyd supportive of the programs that helped happened.” told Chalmers. “It looks bad but it’s not that bad. It’ll fly again.” them out and helped others as well. “ The amount of boaters on the lake on the long-weekend Sunday was > More photos PAGE 14 It’s not just through friends in both fortunate and unfortunate for the pilot. Lake Cowichan that Carfantan gains motivation for the training he is now responded to the distress call at 3 a.m. near the boat launch at the completing — which, he says can be campsite. challenging at times — but also from “The male was seen to be swimming then collapsed in shallow water,” family. the press release states. “He was brought to shore where witnesses Like many people, Carfantan has had Ashley Degraaf LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE performed CPR until paramedics arrived.” family face the fight against cancer. His The man was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital. sister is a breast cancer survivor, and his A 50-year-old Victoria man died en route to hospital after he collapsed in Foul play is not suspected. father passed from pancreatic cancer. Cowichan Lake near Heather Campground Monday morning. The victim’s name is currently being withheld pending notification of An RCMP press release states police and BC Ambulance Services next of kin. > Ray PAGE 3
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The Salt Spring Island man who died after being struck by a falling tree in a logging site in Lake Cowichan Monday, Aug. 26, has been identified as 41-year-old Ryan Burch. The Gulf Islands Driftwood newspaper reported Burch worked full-time on Vancouver Island as a faller. He often commuted to the job site from a fifth-wheel trailer parked in Crofton, usually leaving before dawn to reach his workplace. “He used to work all day, come back to coach and run a practice for his kids’ baseball team,” Ken Byron, Burch’s father-in-law, told the Driftwood. Burch leaves behind his wife Chelsea, four young children and many caring family members, friends and acquaintances. “It’s very tragic. There’s a family out there dealing with this news,” said Lake Cowichan RCMP Cpl. Larry Olson. He confirmed police have handed the investigation over to B.C. Coroners Service and Work Safe B.C. Olson and B.C. Coroners Service’s Barbara McLintock agreed early indications show nothing to suggest the incident was anything more than accidental. “We believe it was accidental and not criminal,” Olson said Wednesday. Burch was working along the Meade Creek Mainline on Meade Road near Lake Cowichan when he
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Ryan Burch, with sons Isaac and Garrett at baseball championships in Port Alberni this year. Burch, 41, was killed in a logging accident near Lake Cowichan on Aug. 26.
was struck by a tree just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday. “They were clearing a right-ofway on Meade Road,” said Work Safe B.C. communications officer Megan Johnston. “Investigators arrived on scene Monday and what they’re looking for are any violations of occupational health and safety practices as well as other safety factors. They will also have an eye out for ways to prevent similar
incidents.” Johnston said their investigation could take anywhere from three weeks to a month. She confirmed Mount Sicker Logging as the prime contractor at the site. Initial police reports stated Burch had been working for Hancock Forest Management. A Mount Sicker representative reached by phone declined comment.
Road wide enough for meridians South Shore project: Review concludes planned traffic calming is safe as business owner laments lost parking
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Pete White, owner of Payless Pete’s, watches as two logging trucks pass each other in front of his store on South Shore Road. White believes the meridians will make it hard to have enough space on the street to park in front of his store.
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South Shore Road meridians near Saywell Park are expected to proceed after a review confirmed their safety. Ministry of Transportations consultants have approved the proposed centre meridians leaving at least one local business owner wondering where his
customers will now park. The placement of the centre meridians on South Shore Road was under review because of space restrictions on the roadway. “I’ve seen the consultant’s report, and they’re still recommending that we put the meridians in, everything lines up with what they thought,” said Mayor Ross Forrest. “The intent of them is to slow the
traffic down; they think by taking them out, traffic will just speed up there.” Pete White, owner of Payless Pete’s believes the meridians will be bad for his business because customers will no longer be able to park on the road in front of his store. “I don’t like the meridians, but I’m just one person so what can I do?” said White. “If it slows down business too much, I guess I’ll close the store, and move on— things are slow as is.” White believes that placing police checks on the stretch of road would do the same job as the meridians, and not harm business. “They’re not going like a bugger through there anyway, I mean you get the odd one, but it does not matter what town you’re in there’s going to be some guys who drive like buggers threw town,” said White. “I think a cop placement on the road would accomplish the same thing as the meridians.” He will be expressing his concerns at the town’s next public works committee meeting. Forrest is unsure if the decision regarding the meridian can be changed at the council meeting because in the end it is the Ministry of Transportations decision. “Ultimately it’s the Ministry of Transportation’s road, and both parties agreed before on the design of the road. I don’t know what it would take to change it,” said Forrest. “We have a public works committee meeting (after press time last night), and I’m sure this will be part of our discussion, but I don’t believe the decision will be changed.”
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Ray rides the rock From PAGE 1 “The training is going well; the training staff really know what they are doing,” says Carfantan. “As much as it can sometimes be difficult, it’s a constant reminder that it’s nothing compared to what kids and other patients go through when they’re fighting cancer.” If you would like to donate to the Tour de Rock, Carfantan has a personal donation page online, or you can make a general donation through the Canadian Cancer Society at www. copsforcancerbc.ca. You can also text tour804 to make a $10 donation. You can also go out to one of the many local charity events. “We are coming to the people, so if they want to come to any of the local charity events we have, there’ll always be an opportunity to donate there,” says Carfantan. Among those events:
Country Grocer hosts a fundraiser where you can buy a kilometre of the ride on Highway 18 in memory of a loved one for $100 donation to the tour. Signs along the way help to encourage the riders in to Lake Cowichan. This initiative started years ago by Cpl. Larry Olson often results in more than one sponsor for each kilometre of the highway. On Sept. 18 there will be a burger and a beer fundraiser at Jake’s at the Lake. Pre-purchase your ticket — and they are available at the door— for $20. Half of the ticket sales ($10) will go directly to TDR as will proceeds from a silent auction. Tour de Rock t’shirts and touques will also be available for purchase. Or, the Canadian Cancer society has launched a text-to-donate program. To contribute to Ray Carfantan’s fundraising efforts simply text TOUR 04 to 20222 to donate $10. \The Tour de Rock will begin Sunday, Sept. 22 in Port Alice. The riders will be getting into Lake Cowichan on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
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Back to school staff benefits to keep in mind Another school year dawns in B.C., with the prospect of disruptive labour disputes. First up are 27,000 support staff, in a legal strike position. These are the teacher aides, custodians, bus drivers and crossing guards. Most are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Public discussion about these disputes BC usually By Tom Fletcher focuses on wage increases, which CUPE members in schools haven’t seen for four years. Their current deals expired more than a year ago, after they were subject to the same two-year wage freeze imposed on the rest of government. The B.C. government moved from the post-recession wage freeze to a system they call “cooperative gains,” where raises must be financed by savings in other areas of the operation. Only two provincial employee groups have yet to do this: school support staff and teachers. CUPE, the largest union in the country, has a sophisticated media campaign to generate public sympathy. We are repeatedly reminded not only that the last raise was 2009, but that the “average” pay is a mere $24,000 a year. If that number is accurate, it reflects a large number of parttimers. Let’s look at a few provisions CUPE doesn’t talk about, on behalf of those self-employed taxpayers who have no paid holidays, no employer pension or benefits and no paid overtime, but are expected to help pay all of the above to government workers. The 60 contracts have many variations, but core elements are the same. In the Central Okanagan school district, the starting CUPE wage rate is $17.37 an hour. The top rate is $26.59, or $28.78 for workers who qualify for a “trades
adjustment.” All contracts have rigid seniority and “bumping” clauses to ensure that new employees absorb any reductions in working hours. From a taxpayer’s perspective, this leads to the maximum number of employees making the highest wages. Overtime in Central Okanagan is time and a half for the first two hours, and double time after that. Contracts also include the provision Bureau that unscheduled overtime is subject to a four-hour minimum. It’s amazing how often an unexpected hour of work can arise when it’s paid at quadruple time. The Surrey school district contract details how even “spare board” employees are to be enrolled in the municipal pension plan, a defined-benefit system most private-sector employees can only dream about. Then there are paid sick days. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation reports that the average B.C. private sector worker took 7.4 sick days last year. The public sector average was 12. The Surrey contract details the windfall of unused sick days that must be paid out to employees who retire as early as age 55. The maximum is 150 days, for a lavish perk only available to employees hired before July 1, 1996. Even so, we’ll be paying these bonuses out for years to come. It goes on and on. Six weeks’ paid vacation after 20 years, with an extra day added for every year after that. There are many little things, such as a $60 “swimsuit allowance” for teacher aides who take part in swimming instruction. This is not to devalue the work done by these people. It is to suggest that given the growing gap between public and private employment benefits, finding savings is reasonable. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. Reach him at tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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Welcome to a year of change Welcome to the 2013/14 school year, a time during which we will activate significant changes throughout our school system. Those changes were initiated to allow the district and its community to deliver on its highest priorities for student learning. By: Mike McKay, Throughout the restructuring work, Official trustee, there has been School District 79 tremendous effort and good will contributed by staff, by parent representatives who have advocated on behalf of their school communities, and by families impacted by the changes. I particularly want to thank those staff whose hard work and skill this summer has meant that our schools are ready for start up. Not every improvement is fully completed, but it is remarkable to see the magnitude of the transformation since the restructuring decisions made in May. I also appreciate the support of families as many students settle into new routines, new school communities and changes to transportation services.
The fee structure, while new to us, is in place in many B.C. districts and we have learned a lot from their experiences. Staff will be monitoring and adjusting as needed to support a transportation system that meets family and community needs within a sustainable financial envelope. It is also important to acknowledge that daily schedules for some schools have been adjusted to accommodate the transportation efficiencies. Those changes may impact, either positively or negatively, some students before- or after-school work, extra-curricular or home commitments. We appreciate your patience and engagement in work that will be done at the school level to mitigate inconvenience where possible. Throughout The Road Ahead community discussions last year, there was no question that our priority in Cowichan Valley School District must be to allocate resources to support student learning. I am confident that as this school year begins, we will see the positive impact of the decisions that were made: more focus on early learning support; increased resources for our most vulnerable learners; attractive and current trades and careers learning; and, attention to literacy throughout the system. Yesterday, more than 7,500 students arrived in our schools with all the hopes and dreams kids have every September for new friendships, new learning and new adventures. They were met by staff who have the skill and the capacity to engage them in a relevant, dynamic and positive learning environment: the kind our youngsters need and community deserves.
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Rona Sturrock “A wooden sculpture in the middle and some flowers would be nice.”
Lonny Jamieson “My wife is a gardener, I think flowers would be nice, not art work. That’s a waste of money.”
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What would you like to see placed in the centre of the round-about?
Jennifer Coulter “I would like to see them put the rhododendrons and roses that were next to the road in the centre back.”
Terry Finch “I would like to see something that reflects the Cowichan, maybe some First Nations art. I’d be more concerned that people learn to use the roundabout though.”
Violet McPhail “The logical thing would be plants or something about the town I think.”
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Can we give this good news a different colour?
Dear Editor Like many in Lake Cowichan, I was a fan of the Bargain! Shop, and was sad to see it go. Truth be I did research and learned that told, though, that bright red building always got this proposed partnering agreement on my nerves. Our town is verdant, woodsy, and that the CVRD is planning on unquestionably very beautiful. That big crimson entering into with TimberWest structure just clashes, don’t you think? for five years could incur some Do you suppose we should petition Fields to liability on the CVRD if they enter enhance its presence on the banks of our sublime into a public/private partnership. river rather than blare it loudly? Could it be (Pat Weaver, our CVRD area director, was scheduled to speak at convinced to paint its new building a less garish, the AGM, but ended up cancelling more nature-friendly colour? Something in a nice earth tone, maybe? But not camo of course, we’ll on Saturday.) After much discussion, a motion never be able to find it. was passed unanimously by the Kilby Cottingham, Lake Cowichan Creekside Residents Association stating that: • The Creekside Residents Association extends it’s concern and support to the residents on the west side of Youbou who have been suffering the negative effects Dear Editor of dust contamination caused Klaus Kuhn asks “Why does TimberWest insist by commercial vehicles driving on this relatively small contribution by the CVRD?” through Youbou. The answer is probably obvious to those who live • To that end, the Creekside in the area and witness the volume of traffic — Residents Association: vehicles of all manner of shape and size, that travel 1. Supports the provision of a truck wash by TimberWest to deal North Shore Road. Industry and public, both, are heavy users of North Shore Road. It is for this with the dust problem caused by vehicles exiting the logging roads reason that TimberWest is working co-operatively with the Cowichan Valley Regional District toward and driving through Youbou. a shared solution to the problem of dust and mud on 2. Encourages the CVRD (and potentially the B.C. Ministry of the road through Youbou. Transportation) to develop and Residents know that TimberWest has long enforce a local bylaw to address been committed to improving road conditions in dust contamination in Youbou by Youbou, through extensive dust control and yearcommercial vehicles. round road cleaning. To suggest that TimberWest 3. Opposes the Nature and is avoiding its responsibilities in this regard is off Habitat Fund being used towards a the mark. The estimated cost of the truck wash truck wash in Youbou. station, for example, is approximately $100,000 and 4. Opposes the use of public that does not include the value of the TimberWest money to assist TimberWest with land on which it will be installed, or the ongoing their costs of doing business. maintenance costs, which will be significant. We 5. Opposes the intentions of the don’t expect that a truck wash station will be a CVRD to enter into a partnering perfect solution, but with the support of the CVRD, agreement (pursuant to Section 185 of the Local Government Act) we are hopeful that our efforts will provide some relief to this community. with TimberWest Forest Corp. TimberWest takes its obligations as a responsible for the purposes of assisting them financially with the construction of corporate citizen seriously. We expect that, in cooperation with the CVRD, our efforts to reduce a truck wash. dust and mud in Youbou will be of benefit to both Clare Attwell, Youbou Youbou residents and the industrial and recreational
No public cash for truck wash Dear Editor At the Creekside Residents Association annual general meeting Aug. 25, Clare Attwell and Klaus Kuhn (former Area I director) raised concerns about the proposed construction of a truck wash in Youbou. They agree the truck wash is a good idea to help reduce the amount of dust, dirt and mud emitted from logging trucks entering onto Youbou Road from the logging roads. The concern lies in the payment of this truck wash. It is believed it will cost approximately $120,000 to build, and TimberWest is looking for a buy-in from Youbou. In answer to this, the CVRD has agreed to a contribution of $5,000 from the Electoral Area I Nature and Habitat Fund. This is a fund we Creekside homeowners all paid into when we purchased our lots. These funds were earmarked to help protect our lakeshore and enhance the natural environment of our Area I. Klaus Khun and I, along with all present at the Creekside AGM, believe TimberWest should pay for this truck wash entirely. TimberWest made the mess, and to use funds from the nature and habitat fund to address the problem is wrong. Alfonso Vega pointed out that logging truck drivers do not get paid by the hour, as in the old days. They get paid per trip (usually two per day). He doubts that drivers will even use the truck wash, because it takes about a half an hour to clean a truck, and that would be on their own time. After much discussion, the association membership (representing 75 properties in Youbou) agreed that even if a truck wash was built, it would be very difficult to enforce without a bylaw in place.
Not just TimberWest using North Shore Road
users who are frequent travelers of North Shore Road. Sue Handel, communications manager, TimberWest
Resident traffic not the problem
Dear Editor As one of the residents most affected by the mud and dust brought out by the logging trucks, I would like to go on record as being opposed to the use of money from Youbou’s Nature and Habitat Fund. It is a farce to use this money that is put aside for environmental protection, for riparian repairs, and any destruction caused by future development. Please don’t use the guise of “ mud going into our lake “ by logging trucks. What have they been doing all these years around the entire lake! Truth is, their own poor maintenance solution is what is causing mud to go into the lake. We have been forced to live under disgraceful conditions for the past four years and now they want us to pay for the mess they alone caused? I don’t think so! On a daily basis I view the coming and going of traffic coming into Youbou from the woods, and believe me, it’s not the resident traffic that causes any of this pollution. The money spent on a truckwash is nothing compared to the profits that this forest giant is making and its time it gave back to the community. A partnership? What for? While a truck wash is most certainly welcome, I do not support the funding on principal, my conscience won’t let me. Trisha Waddington, Youbou
No truck wash partnership, please, money not for this Dear Editor These are not monies set aside to help finance a solution to a problem that belongs to TimberWest alone. TimberWest is a multi-million dollar company, I’m sure it can finance a truck wash all on its own. If it is concerned at all about the people of this area, rather than the money it can make by logging our forests and shipping the products overseas, it would be responsible business owners and step up to the plate and finance the truck wash itself. I was further dismayed to learn that the CVRD is considering a partnership with Timber West considering this matter. Why would you get involved and use our taxpayer money for a truck wash? What will the liabilities be to us, the taxpayers? We should have a public meeting on this matter if you are even considering getting involved. Debbie Beldessi, Youbou
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An impressive group of local people made up the 1st Lake Cowichan Minor HockeyCourtesy Association formed here in 1970 Kaatza Station Museum (the year the Cowichan Lake people Sports made Arenaup complex Back row from left: Gary Peterson, Jim Peterson, Bob An impressive group of local the 1st opened). Lake Cowichan Minor Hockey Association formed here in 1970 Veitch, BilltheChappell, TedLake Knott, Ted Forrest (a futureopened). village alderman Swain, Vern Powers Bob (the year Cowichan Sports Arena complex Back row then from mayor), left: GaryBill Peterson, Jim Peterson, Front left: Adam Nimmo, Bill then Lowe, Ray Stokes and Eric Veitch,row Billfrom Chappell, Ted Knott, Ted Charlie Forrest Mackie, (a futureMable villageCalder, alderman mayor), Bill Swain, VernLundberg Powers (who still lives thefrom arealeft: along with the Peterson and Ted Knott.) Front in row Adam Nimmo, Charlie brothers Mackie, Mable Calder, Bill Lowe, Ray Stokes and Eric Lundberg (who still lives in the area along with the Peterson brothers and Ted Knott.)
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1959: The last resident medical of Lake Cowichan in the fall civic 1959: The last resident Bay medical ofelections. Lake Cowichan in the fall civic doctor in Honeymoon was Dr. doctor in Honeymoon Bayatwas Dr. elections. Ian Morrow who arrived the Bay Forrest, a former alderman, gave Ian1959. Morrow who arrived at the Bay Forrest, a former alderman, in up his seat on council to takegave on in Just 1959.two years later, he and wife upMayor his seat on council to take on on Douglas. A referendum Just two he and wife Mayor Douglas. A referendum on Doreen andyears theirlater, two children nuclear disarmament, also on the Doreen and their two children nuclear disarmament, also on the Rolli Gunderson moved to Manitoba where Dr. ballot, passed 665 to 152. Rolli Gunderson moved towas Manitoba where Dr. ballot, to 152.Lake Morrow to study radiology. Aprilpassed 1984: 665 For years Pages of History April Morrow wasDr. to study radiology. 1984: and For years Lake area His brother, Jim Morrow, also Cowichan surrounding Pages of History His brother, Dr. Jim Morrow, also Cowichan and surrounding area an MD, was already living at Lake residents had been able to take their an MD, waswhen already residents had been to take their Cowichan Ian living arrivedatatLake the Bay. drivers license testable locally. That ended Cowichan whenand IanDr. arrived the Bay.operated drivers license test locally. That Jim Morrow BertatMewhort in 1984 when a reorganization of the B. C. ended Motor Jimmedical Morrowpractise and Dr.on Bert Mewhort 1984 when a reorganization of driving the B. 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After retirement Dr. Jim Morrow school) and later, the Legion basement. remained at Lake Lake Cowichan Cowichanuntil untilhis hisdeath deathseveral several high November 1985:Town Towncouncil councilgranted granted fire remained at November 1985: thethe fire years ago. department a .25¢ per hour raise. The raise, deemed years ago. department a .25¢ per hour raise. The raise, deemed October 12, 12, 1970 1970 was wasthe theofficial officialopening openingday dayofof “reasonableâ€? “reasonableâ€?bybyMayor MayorEarle EarleDarling, Darling,brought brought October March Meadows Golf GolfCourse Coursein inHoneymoon HoneymoonBay. Bay. the thehourly hourlyrate rateupuptoto$9.50 $9.50forforofficers officersand and $8.75 March Meadows $8.75 Today, some 43 years later, the course continues to for qualified firemen. The raise for rookie firemen Today, some 43 years later, the course continues to for qualified firemen. 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Renovations on track track for fornew newwalk-in walk-inclinic clinic
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area. area. “We’re and “We’relooking lookingfor fora amedical medicaloffice officeassistant, assistant, and we’re thethe town we’rereally reallylooking lookingtotouse usesomebody somebodyfrom from town because shows becauseititwould wouldmean meanless lessdriving drivingand andalso also shows our oursupport supportwithin withinthe thecommunity,� community,�said saidRossouw. Rossouw. Tyson Jones Jones Lake Lake CowiChan CowiChanGazeTTe GazeTTe “We onon Friday. “Weare arealready alreadyhaving havingsome someinterviews interviews Friday. I Iwould Cowichan; wouldprefer prefertotohire hiresomeone someonefrom fromLake Lake Cowichan; area.� Lake Cowichan’s Cowichan’s new newwalk-in walk-inmedical medicalclinic clinicisisstill still they theyknow knowthe thepeople peopleininthe thetown, town,and andthethe area.� on schedule. Rossouw areare Rossouwsays saysthey theyare areallallready readytotogogoand and Renovation excited Renovation work work isison ontrack trackfor forthe thenew newclinic clinic excitedfor forthe theclinic clinicopening. opening. located at “I“Ihad located at Island Island Pharmacy Pharmacyon onSouth SouthShore ShoreRoad, Road, hadthe theday dayoff offtoday, today,sosoI got I gottotogogooffice office with an opening date still looming for furniture —— with an opening date still looming forsometime sometimeinin furnitureshopping shoppingwith withthe thehelp helpofofmy mydaughter daughter September, said sosoeverything is going well,� said Rossouw. “We September, said Dr. Dr.Vincent VincentRossouw. Rossouw. everything is going well,� said Rossouw. “We Rossouw, have pads Rossouw, aa family family physician physicianfrom fromthe theBeverly Beverly havebusiness businesscards cardsprinted printedand andprescription prescription pads Medical Clinic made Medical Clinic in in Duncan, Duncan,isispart partof ofaapartnership partnership madeup, up,sosothat thatisiswhere whereweweareareright rightnow.� now.� offering service Most with a few offering service on on aa drop-in drop-inbasis basison onMondays, Mondays, Mostofofthe thepieces piecesare arefalling fallinginto intoplace, place, with a few Wednesdays and exceptions. Wednesdays and Fridays, Fridays,with withhalf halfdays dayson onmost most exceptions. Saturdays and ‘We things Saturdays and Sundays. Sundays. ‘Weare arestill stillwaiting waitingforforsome somecomputer computer things “Things we are using electronic medical records,� “Things are are progressing progressingquite quitewell,� well,�said saidRossouw. Rossouw. because because we are using electronic medical records,� “I haven’t said things that “I haven’t seen seen itit yet, yet, but butIIbelieve believethe thefloors floorsare arein, in, saidRossouw. Rossouw.“There “Thereare area alotlotofofsecurity security things that and the cabinetry is going in or is already in.� need to be put in place before we can use that here in in and the cabinetry is going in or is already in.� need to be put in place before we can use that here The clinic is seeking staff from the Lake Cowichan office.� The clinic is seeking staff from the Lake Cowichan the the office.�
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Two bedroom condo with easy access. Nice carpets, oak cabinets in the kitchen, walk in closet in master bedroom & Includes in suite laundry. Would make a great rental.
$98,500
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8280 Sa-Seenos
$699,900
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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135 Johel Road
$209,000
8007 Greendale Rd.
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$109,000
Sunny Youbou waterfront. Live in the waterfront home and enjoy rental revenue from the 2nd residence. The main home has 3 bed & 2 baths - the revenue home has 2 beds & 1 bath. Lake views, walk outside to the large deck or step onto the shared dock and jump in your boat. Birch floors, open kitchen – living area, finished basement with tile floor and media game area.
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10552/10554 Coon Creek Rd
Great Investment property in the heart of Lake Cowichan. This property has been used as a residential rental but lends itself to redevelopment for commercial because of the prime location.
250 South Shore Road
$675,000
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3 Bedroom older home needs some TLC. Partially finished basement could add another bedroom. Lot size is over ¾ of an acre and has subdivision potential. Bring your ideas!
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$319,000
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These private & quiet lots at Marble Bay offer spectacular views of the lake and mountains. In addition to being affordable, owners have access to a private lakefront park. Visit our website for further details.
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Large 5 BR w/ oak floors on main, oak cabinets in kitchen. Propane F/P in LR; wood stove downstairs. Off master BR & LR is huge deck overlooking garden area, built-in hot tub, fishpond & raised beds for garden. Fenced yd, workshop; 2 bay garage w/ additional workshop.
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$189,000
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39 Coronation Street
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Possible subdivision situation – large lot, quiet area located blocks from town. TLC will make this 4 bedroom home ready to move into. Priced below assessed value!
$124,000 60 Sahtlam Avenue
#58-211 Madill Road
Beautiful quality home in the Slopes. Custom design open plan kitchen w/ fir cabinets & travertine floors. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a potential in-law suite w/ fabulous walk-in shower. With quality construction throughout, New home warranty and features such as a heat pump, this home may be just what you have been looking for!
101 Beach Crescent
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Lot 5, Cowichan Lake $299,000 9.22 acres F-1 zoning. Many potential uses including horticulture & agricultural. Could be a great hobby farm.
$219,900
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465,000
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LAKE BLOOMS Into the Garden
By: Carolyne Austin
It seems like we are going to enjoy an “Indian with all the heat the spinach kept going to seed Summer” well into October again this year so as did some of the Swiss chard and one turnip. this should extend the production period for The potatoes — Norland and Yukon Gold — some plants like tomatoes and squash. didn’t produce as well as they have had in the Vegetable Garden: Continue planting past and I always use new store-bought seed kale, corn salad, collards, green onions, purple potatoes each year. sprouting broccoli, radishes Flower Garden: I and spinach. Lettuce trimmed back the and pac choi can also ornamental poppies still be planted with row when they died down cover for protection. in July and they are Walla Walla onions blooming again as should have been is my weigela (a planted in August, but deciduous shrub with it may not be too late. tubular flowers). Lake Bloomers Garden Club They are harvested In spite of the baking from May to July of soda spray some of the next year and should be roses got black spot so used by September. Walla Wallas are sweet and I have been pulling off the leaves and spraying delicious but don’t keep well. again. They have been flowering well though. Our onions and garlic were bountiful this September/October is the time to plant new year and are drying nicely in the carport. spring bulbs with bone meal to give them a Herb Garden: Mine went crazy this year. I good start. I enjoy visiting the local nurseries just cleaned out lots of mint, chives, marjoram, every fall to see what new varieties and oregano, sage and tarragon. I tied some in fabulous new colours they have brought in to bundles to dry and potted a few roots to give brighten up the spring garden. to friends and neighbours. I’m going to try and I have found in the past though that many root some variegated sage from cuttings to see special-coloured daffodils, like pink ones, do if that works as well. not bloom again the following year so they may Season Failures: I have to say that I had be a one–time thing. a few failures this year. My everbearing You might want to hold off on daffodils strawberries didn’t come back after trimming, anyway as we had a local narcissus fly transplanting and fertilizing in July. infestation a few years ago that killed all the There was less fruit on some of the blueberry daffodils planted by volunteers at the entrance bushes and the figs fell off the fig tree. Our to town. I believe the infestation lasts for transparent apple was good, but the Spartan and several years but will die off if there aren’t too Ambrosia didn’t produce well at all in spite of many daffodils around to continue attacking. our blue orchard bees. Enjoy a wonderful warm fall, my favourite The pear trees are loaded, but there are only time of year. about four peaches on our peach tree. And,
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Folks living in the Youbou, Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay areas can expect delivery of a new easy-roller recycling tote as well as a garbage tote this September. It’s part the regional district’s new curbside collection program, “The new blue recycling tote will replace all yellow and blue bags previously used for recycling, explained superintendent of solid waste operations Jason Adair in a press release. “Electoral areas currently receiving garbage collection will also receive a new grey tote to be used for garbage.” Under the new program, residents’ current services will stay the same, but at a lower annual fee. Curbside bills have already been reduced by between $1 and
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Basement, Steel Roof, Big Trees
Big log home with loft, and shop on 14 acres in town boundary. Big 16’ x 23’ workshop with 14’ ceilings
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$785,000
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.
$194,000
96 Johel Road
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$849,000
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$379,000
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riverfront property
$409,000 Cozy home with country kitchen, bonus partially finished basement. Central location.
$189,000
The Coffee Mill & Market Coffee Shop & Cafe, commercial lot 10063 South Shore
$229,000
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$224,000
Trees, full sun, great beaches
10652 Youbou
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Fabulous Water Views, this charming home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, original fir floors, new roof, heat pump and could be your new getaway cottage, retirement, or your very first home, close to Arbutus Park
45 Arbutus
$216,500
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29 Stevens Crescent
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3 bedroom, open concept rancher, close to river, private yard
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340 Carnell Drive
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$299,000 454 Point Ideal 10594 Youbou Rd. WATTERFRONT 3 bedroom, family 6 bedroom, 6 bath, full suite, lovely views, basement w/ suite hot tub, near marina
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7770 Wentworth
$414,000
276 South Shore Rd.
Beaver Road
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$212,500
$130,000
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Beautiful upscale development has attracted a lovely mixture of mostly retired professionals.
481 Mountain View Rd.
$599,900
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Steve Lindgren calls out instructions for a drill and words of encouragement to young hockey players at the recent Lake Cowichan hockey camp.
Tyson Jones Lake CowiChan Gazette Former professional hockey player and current Victoria Salmon Kings assistant coach Steve Lingren once again hosted a successful hockey camp at the Lake Cowichan Recreation Centre. Running from Aug. 12 to 17 and once again from Aug. 19 to 24, the Lingren Hockey Camp was held over a two-week period instead of the usual one week. “This is the first year in five or six years that we have had two weeks of hockey school,” said John Cummings, programmer at the Lake Cowichan Recreation Centre. “We incorporated peewees and bantams into the second week. We expect the numbers for the camp to keep on growing.” Even with the added week, there was not enough space for those interested in the camp. “For the six to 10 age group, which we break down into novice and atom, we ended up maxing out numbers at 30, and we had to turn people away — it’s unfortunate for them, but good for our hockey school,
so we were very excited about that,” said Cummings. The Lingren Hockey Camp is unlike many others that take place during the summer because it is not just a weekend of hockey featuring a couple slots of ice time and some land training. “Our hockey school is different because it’s more like a camp instead of a weekend event. Parents drop off their kids in the morning, and we look after them for the better part of the day,” said Cummings. “They get two and a half hours of ice time, an hour of organized dryland training, and they all have lunch together. There’s a lot more bonding, a lot more smiles, and a lot more laughing because the kids spend more time together and get comfortable around one another.” The last week ended with an inter-squad game, but the score was not kept. The game is more about fun, not winning or losing, says Cummings. Cummings would like to let the residents of Lake Cowichan know that there are lots of new and exciting programs being held this fall at the recreation centre.
NedHedz set to again share great live music for a better cause Malcolm Chalmers
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Ned is back. An annual celebration of friends, family and great live music returns to Mesachie Lake Sept. 7 with the added goal of “kicking cancer’s ass.” Two local bands — Clearcut and The New Leaves — will be playing at the 4th Annual NedFest at the Homestead located at 9446 South Shore Road in Mesachie Lake on Saturday, Sept 7. The first of a total of 10 bands start playing at 2:45 p.m. The music will continue until it ends. As well as Clearcut from Lake Cowichan, Victoria bands 99 Buck and The Colts are back again this year. New to the line up at NedFest this year are Lake Cowichan’s The New Leaves, Duncan’s Kronic, The Screaming Cedar from Ucluelet, Crikey Mor and Weak Patrol from Victoria, Nanaimo’s Dirty Harriet and Ganjo Bassman from Mexico, who will keep you dancing until the early morning. Food and camping are all available on site for everything from tents to fifth-wheels so you can kick back and enjoy the evening or use the shuttle service from Duncan or the Lake Cowichan area. This all-ages event has attracted people from all over Cowichan to help raise money for the battle against cancer. With a live auction, silent auction, 50/50 draw and a home-baked goods for sale, NedFest hopes to double last years $3,000 donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. “We are happy with last year’s donation but we really think we can do better this year,” event organizer Chrissy Belcourt said. What is NedFest and who is Ned? “It’s primarily a celebration of life, for us the living — a chance to get a lot of great people together and kick up a little dust, laugh, love and dance.” states Clearcut’s Doug Eddy.
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Festival organizer Chrissy Belcourt displays one of the items up for auction at last years NedFest
“Ned is often heard but rarely seen. He loves his family and his beloved NedHedz because there is a little ‘Ned’ in all of them.” The tickets are $40 for ages 19 and up, $20 for ages 16 to 18, and those under 16 are free. Get them at Just Jake’s in Duncan, the Print Spot in Lake Cowichan, Friesen’s Meats in Honeymoon Bay, Irly Bird in Lake Cowichan or on the day of the concert at the gate, if there’s any left. You can find more infomation at the NedFest Homestead Facebook page. Please, leave your pets at home.
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After flipping his plane in Cowichan Lake John Howroyd’s Volmer VJ-22 Sportsman, a custom built amphibian light airplane, was righted — with the help of bystanders — in the water near shore at the end of Nantree Road in Marble Bay on Sunday.
John Howroyd takes a closer look at his aircraft as plans are formulated to make final tow past the shoreline. The aircraft, a two-seat, high-winged monoplane of wood and fabric, had the front windscreen broken out, a couple of wing spars bent, the leading edge on one wing was dented and it was filled with water from the mishap.
With the help of the residents on the Nantree Road property and bystanders, Howroyd was helped to remove the wings on his aircraft and have it transported on a flatbed (owned by Ken Blades) back to his Duncan home.
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At the end of every month The Studio—By Us has a draw from the names of customers visiting the studio on Grant’s Lake Road. Elaine Eddy, pictured here with artist David Thompson, was the winner for July. The prize was a hand dyed Ukrainian egg (Pysanky) by Karola Schabernak.
☞ Local businesses and services • Congratulations to Scarlett Feltrin of Scarlett’s Second Hand Boutique on South Shore Road on her one year anniversary of business in Lake Cowichan! She celebrated with coffee and cupcakes at the store and offered 25%-off stock in the entire store. • Choose Cowichan Lake committee is holding their next community meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. at the seniors’ centre in Lake Cowichan. Come out and share your ideas with the committee,
Cowichan Communities Health Network, the Division of Family Practice and VIHA to help identify the health care requirements of the communities of Cowichan Lake. For more information please go to cchn.ca or contact Bob Day at 250-701-0742. • Saturday, Sept.7 at Saywell Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the next bottle drive fundraiser for youth employment at the Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Information Centre. Please drop your refundable bottles and cans off on the porch of the Centre anytime prior to the bottle drive or call Katherine at the Centre to arrange pick up. If you have some time to donate, they would appreciate help in sorting the donations and driving to collect the bottles. Call the Centre at 250-749-3244. • The Honeymoon Bay Community Society and the Honeymoon Bay Lawn Bowling Society have bagged up a great fundraising idea. They are licensed to sell a maximum of 50 monthly tickets (great winning odds). Tickets cost $20 for a 4-week month or $25 for a 5-week month. Each week your ticket is entered in draw for one of five gift certificates from Country Grocer valued at $50, $25, $10 or $5. You can help out two great community societies and fill your cupboard! To get your hands on these limited tickets call Guy at 250-749-4700 or Dick at 250-749-3579 • The Cowichan Lake Community Services Great Lake Walk relay team, the Hula-gans, raised $781 from their Burger and Beer fundraiser at the Riverside Inn on Friday, Aug. 23. Team members — Amanda Sawatzky, Alex Sawatzky, Sarah Debodt, Ken Wilde, Elaine Eddy, Scott Paro and Terry Peters — appreciate everyone who came out and supported them.
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A group formed to support widow and widowers is scheduled to start again on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 1:30 at 121 Cowichan lake Community Services on Point Ideal Road. The popular Youth Drop-In — for kids in Grade 6 and up — continues on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. at CLCS. Come for games and fun.
☞ It’s worth the walk The 12th Annual Great Lake Walk and Ultramarathon is on Saturday, Sept. 21. Sign- up for the 56 kilometre trek around beautiful Cowichan Lake and walk or run for the charity of your choice. Check out the new option where you can enter as a team and do a relay or tag approach to the walk. For details visit greatlakewalk.com or email: info@ greatlakewalk.com
☞ It’s back to school, watch zone speed limits
The start of a new school year is an exciting time for kids and we need to make sure they get to school safely. Please remember that each school day, unless otherwise posted, the 30km/h speed limit is in effect in all school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You could be faced with a fine from $196 to $253 or more for speeding in a school zone. It’s best to remember to dress to be seen on your walk to school. In dark or bad weather, wear reflective material on clothes or accessories like your backpack.
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