Lake Cowichan Gazette, October 16, 2013 by Black Press Media Group

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aturday morning saw fire trucks from Duncan, North Cowichan, Sahtlam, Youbou, Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake and Caycuse parading through downtown Lake Cowichan to Saywell Park. Being National Fire Prevention week our Valley Volunteer Fire Halls have sent out their firefighting equipment for the public to experience. Tables with info on fire safety and balloons and toys for the kids all to highlight the work our volunteer firefighters do. Trucks all clean and shiny were there for the kids to stand on, sit in and run the sirens. Firefighters answered questions about the equipment and its use. Fire Chief Keith Bird from Honeymoon Bay was happy with the turn out and excited to showcase their equipment to the public. “It’s not just the people who have stopped by but the people driving by who see us, it raises the awareness and shows people we are out here.” Bird feels this is important for the halls in smaller communities to be visible to the public. Trucks on display ranged from Duncan’s vintage 1922 Model T to the newest fire fighting equipment in the area. The good news from Mesachie Lake’s department on their raffle fundraiser for an ATV was that all 1,000 tickets were sold with proceeds totaling $11, 000. That money will be used to keep their rescue truck and gear in great shape for another year.

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Community rallies support to return the favour Helping the Newmans: fundraiser organized to help the family as Charlie Newman battles back from devastating accident Ashley Degraaf

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If any community knows a thing or two about stepping up when folks are in need, it’s Lake Cowichan. And, as many residents know, it’s often long-time citizens Anne and Dick Newman at the forefront. This time, however, instead of giving it’s the Newman family on the receiving end. Anne and Dick’s son, Charlie Newman, remains in hospital following an ugly accident on Highway 18 Sept. 18 that killed another man.

“Charlie is still in critical but stable condition in ICU at Victoria General Hospital under heavy sedation,” Anne said. “He has made some progress but still has months of hospital time. He is ﬁghting the ﬁght of his life and with the love and support of his friends and family we believe he will make it.” The community is rallying to come up with funds to help Charlie’s family get through his road to recovery. “One of the biggest reasons we’re doing this for them, is they’ve always been the biggest help to the community and now it’s

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their turn to receive,” said organizer and family friend Darlene Pohn. “When you mention Dick and Anne, they are so well-known in the community you don’t even have to say their last name. Everyone knows them.” Pohn and Laurie Johnson are currently pounding the pavement selling tickets and collecting auction items for a beef dip and beverage fundraiser at the Cowichan Lake Centennial Hall on Saturday, Oct. 19 that the Lake Cowichan Fire Department — Dick is the former longtime ﬁre chief — is hosting, along with family and friends. The event will feature live music by Jan Matthews in Overdrive, a silent auction and 50/50 draw. All the money raised will go to Charlie’s family.

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“He won’t be at work for a long time, and his wife won’t be working for awhile,” said Pohn. “He’s hanging in there, but it’s a very long road ahead.” The fundraising shindig will start at 4 p.m. with dinner served from 5 to 7 p.m. Organizers are looking for cash donations, silent auction items, or ticket sales. Tickets to the event are $20 and can be purchased from Pohn or Johnson, IRLY Home Centre, Cowichan Lake Community Services and the Gazette ofﬁce. Johnson can be reached at 250749-6612 or Pohn at 250-7090564. “The more the merrier, we’re printing tons of tickets,” said Pohn. “We’re not sure how many people to expect but there will be a ton of

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Leah Hudson, Sidney Allan, Darien Robertson and Nikki Gibson from the grad class of 2013 present a cheque for $5,000 to the Town of Lake Cowichan for the Floating Walk Way project. Mayor Ross Forrest was on hand to accept the cheque on a foggy Monday morning on the walkway in Saywell Park. Town councillors Bob Day and Frank Hornbrook, far right, join in for the presentation.

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Grad class leaves walkway legacy

On a foggy Thanksgiving morning, Leah Hudson, Sidney Allan, Darien Robertson, and Nikki Gibson, representing the 2013 Lake Cowichan Secondary School’s graduating class, presented a cheque for $5,000 to Mayor Ross Forrest. The money is to be used to help pay for the construction costs of the Saywell Park Floating Walkway. The money was excess from their fundraising for their grad class’s white-water rafting trip.

They decided to donate it to the community walk way to leave a legacy for their class. Councillor Bob K. Day thanked them saying “Like many projects, trying to stay within budget is sometimes difficult and this money will make sure the Lake Cowichan taxpayer will not have to dip into their pockets to cover any cost overruns.” The grad class will have a plaque placed on one of the benches commemorating their donation.

Walking the plank: government and public support pays off with new community river access

The three-part project consisted of hiring six people to build public washrooms behind the Cowichan Lake Visitor Information Centre, the renovation of the boxcar for the Kaatza Station Museum and the floating dock. The washrooms and the boxcar were finished earlier this year. Cliff Gibson — owner of local marine construction company Jornic Marine — donated his time and talent to oversee the building of the dock that will help prevent damage to the riparian area at the water’s edge. Smith has high praise for TimberWest and their donation of a logging truck load of cedar logs that were then milled into planks to build the dock. Also, for a tax receipt, the firm gave the land under the dock to the Town of Lake Cowichan. The Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society is working to clear blackberries and vegetation from the area to make access to the dock easier. The dock will enable the public to easily access the river for a number of things like, for example, fishing and swimming or just to sit and relax.

New dock floats spirits in Saywell Park

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The Town of Lake Cowichan is still basking in the glow of its new public dock at Saywell Park. A donation on Monday by the Lake Cowichan Secondary School graduating class of 2013 (see above) was simply the cherry on top. The final touches and a gangplank installed in September marked the finish of the Cowichan Lake Education Centre’s 40-week project. Dalton Smith manager of CLEC applied for and received funding from the provincial government’s job creation program for three projects. Donations from private citizens and businesses in Lake Cowichan were also received for the project(s) as well as from TimberWest, Catalyst Paper and the Town of Lake Cowichan.

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Water and sewer rates in Lake Cowichan have decreased, and a new water meter system will help the town keep track of usage, and find damaged and leaky lines, said Mayor Ross Forrest “Our water and sewer rates this year actually went down. It wasn’t a lot, but it went down $7 or $8, maybe it was $10,” said Forrest. “But, this is the first year we have water meters, and if people go over their allotted usage than they will have to pay extra.” Through research, the town has decided that each household be allotted 35 cubic meters of water per month. If a household goes over that limit it will be charged per cubic meter it is over, which works out to be about 70 cents (per cubic meter), said Forrest. “Thirty-five cubic meters is a pretty hefty threshold,” said Forrest. “We’ve had some people that have been over, but right now we’re still at the stage of sending out warnings to people that are over. We are giving them the opportunity to find leaks if they have them or identify what the problem is — we’ve had a pretty good response to that.” According to a study done by Environment Canada, households with water meters had a drop in average daily water use, from 342 litres per person in 1991 to 274 litres per person in 2009. “Like any community we’re trying to be a little more conservative with our water,” said Forrest. “We also recognized that it will help us identify leaks that we have in our infrastructure, which were hard to pinpoint before.” The town has already identified several major leaks now that the meters are in place. In the future the town would like to introduce small reductions to the amount of water allotted, but those decisions will not be made right away.

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What, exactly are they teaching our children? As the B.C. Teachers’ Federation executive moseys back to the bargaining table, I’m reminded of former education minister George Abbott’s thoughts on his time trying to establish a civil discussion with the province’s most militant union. It started with a lecture. “In my first meeting with the BCTF, and I gather this is characteristic of all first meetings with education ministers, the TF advises that yes, they are a union, but first and foremost they are social activists and agents of social change,” Abbott recalled. Their buzzword is “social justice,” which is portrayed by leftists as superior to plain old justice, in ways that are seldom defined. So BC By Tom Fletcher what exactly are the goals of this “social change”? Parents may recall the 2008 introduction of an elective high school course called Social Justice 12. This was mainly the result of intense protest by a couple of gay activist teachers, and the ministry curriculum describes its emphasis on inclusion of racial, cultural and sexual differences. That’s all good, and it’s now bolstered by urgently needed anti-bullying and empathy efforts at all grades. Then there is the BCTF version. It’s not just a battle against “racism, homophobia and sexism” but also “poverty and globalization.” The BCTF has a Social Justice Newsletter. Readers of the latest issue are reminded at length the United Nations takes a dim view of Canada’s record on human rights. Undefined poverty statistics are cited, although Statistics Canada has nothing but incomplete relative measures. One article describes a social justice club for Grade 2s and 3s, with

activities that include collecting food bank donations and “writing the premier asking for a systemic plan to address child poverty.” Leaving aside whether eightyear-olds understand what “systemic” means, this rhetoric is taken directly from the tired old NDP policy book. It rests on the cherished myth that poverty is imposed by right-wing governments that refuse to double the minimum wage and pile more taxes on “the rich.” And what about that darned “globalization”? The BCTF still has a 2001 teaching guide on its website promoting the claim that Nike is uniquely guilty of making shoes and exercise gear in Third World sweatshops. Teachers are to instruct students how to organize a boycott Bureau of Nike, thus passing the received wisdom of campus radicalism to the next generation. This was all debunked years ago. A quick web search will show this is a stale old tale with a convenient villain, to avoid complex questions. A BCTF ofﬁcial assures me this unit is being updated. Once that one is done, maybe they could check over their teaching unit on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway proposal, another labour of the union’s “social justice” truth team. Entitled “What We Stand To Lose With Pipelines and Supertankers,” it boasts wildlife photos and “key sources” from the left (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) to the far-left fringe (Pipe Up Network). It is another protesters’ guide designed around a pre-determined viewpoint. BCTF bosses love to talk about the importance of “critical thinking.” These one-sided caricatures of Nike, Enbridge and other familiar villains seem designed to produce the opposite. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. Reach him at tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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Time province took education responsibility We can see some logic in one of the overarching principles of the B.C. Liberals approach to education. It is true the province cannot afford to bankroll the system in complete disregard for declining enrollment numbers; some form of consolidation is more than prudent, it’s necessary. What is completely asinine, however, is the way the government has handed communities across the province a brand-new expense without giving them the proper tools to deal with it. We are referring, of course, to the deal the provincial bargaining agent for B.C.’s school districts just struck with support staff workers. The deal — which calls for raises of 3.5 % over two years is hardly ridiculous, given the cost of living is likely to go up 4 % during that same period. Yet the province has left it up to the local

school districts — which rely almost entirely on government per-student grants to operate — to ﬁnd that money. And the money will be found in the same places it has always been found under the Liberal tenure: school closures, program cutbacks, decreased maintenance and layoffs. It’s time the province stopped treating school districts like prodigal sons on ﬁxed allowances. It’s time it started taking some responsibility and providing some leadership. Part of that is providing some direction on where school districts should be headed and the resources necessary to pay for what has happened and what has to happen. The cycle has been spiralling downward for more than a decade. Step up and help turn this thing around. — Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

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Local government needs to govern own waterways In my opinion: Cut the red tape One of the persistent issues that I heard about in my community office is the use of our waterways. While many concerns are about the water itself, from the flow-rate of the Cowichan River, to on-going concern about the protection of the Shawnigan watershed, the use of vessels on inland waterways is a concern for many. That’s why New Democrats have introduced a motion that would accelerate the process for local Jean Crowder municipalities or regional districts to request changes to the vessel operation restriction regulations from Transport Canada. The text of the motion is: “That, in the opinion of this House, the government should, following consultations with provinces, territories, municipalities, and First Nations, carry out a review of the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations with the objective of facilitating and accelerating the process allowing local administrations to request restrictions regarding the use of vessels on certain waters, in order to improve how waters are managed, public safety, and the protection of the environment. Motion M-441 would give local administrations a faster, more effective and more predictable tool to better regulate the inland waters they have responsibility for, whether to improve how waters are managed, public safety, or the protection of the environment It would amend article four of the regulations, enacted under the Canada Shipping Act, which imposes restrictions on boating on waters or parts of waters listed in its schedules. Municipalities request, through the provincial government, that the federal government designate a body of water or impose additional restrictions. Although the provinces have jurisdiction over river banks and lakes as well as powers with regard to the environment, navigation (both commercial and recreational) falls exclusively under the federal government. New Democrats heard that many stakeholders and municipalities are unhappy with the procedure, which they find long, complex and costly. It obliges municipal authorities to engage in a timeconsuming process that includes a three-part public consultation process; a review of non-regulatory solutions; submission of a request for restrictions for the body of water concerned; and a complex review process whereby the Office of Boating Safety reviews the matter. That’s why we are calling on the government to review the regulatory process and the resources allocated to its management with a goal to reducing the length of the process and making it work better for the municipalities that have to manage their waterways.

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What is your favorite improvement to the library?

Doug Parker “The whole new facility. It is so open and airy, it’s beautiful.”

Jacqulinn Preston “The location. It is right on the main road and it’s close to my house.”

Sandy Stinson “I love that there is a gorgeous new building in town. It’s accessible by everyone and the fact they have great internet access now.”

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Changes will have far more impact than APC chairperson would have you believe Dear Editor Re: Resident feedback wanted on zoning, Boyd property, Sept. 25 Gazette After reading the comments from Lake Cowichan Advisory Planning Commission chairperson Chris Rolls, it raises the question about the competency of the APC to draft a new zoning bylaw and if questions raised at the public meetings on Sept. 26 and 28 were properly addressed: Chis Rolls was quoted as saying “This is a chance for people to come in and ask questions of the planning committee.” The comments clearly show a lack of knowledge in zoning bylaw, development permit areas and public process. I realize the APC is made up of volunteers who spend a lot of time and should be commended for their efforts, but a zoning bylaw is an important document affecting landowners and non-landowners’ interests for years. I will correct the following inaccuracies: 1. The property was zoned as “public use institutional until the town adopted its new Official Community Plan,” Rolls said. “It is now listed as a development permit area.” Correction: The property was never zoned PUI. It is now and before the new OCP, zoned as P-1 Parks and Institutional. A development permit area is not a zone. The property is, and was prior to new OCP in a development area. 2. Rolls said any future development proposed for the Boyd property would be subject to public hearing. Correction: Zoning amendments, OCP amendments and development variance permits go to public hearing, not applications in development permit areas. 3. Changes being introduced to zoning bylaws “don’t really make a difference from what was there before,” Correction: Deleting “affordable seniors, rental and special needs housing” on P-1 zoned properties is a significant change. It considers Evergreen Place and any future affordable seniors’ housing an improper/ non-conforming use in this zone. An 80% change to the minimum lot size, from 6,000 square feet to 10,800 square feet is significant. Stating that it does not really make a difference shows a lack of understanding of how it affects landowners’ and residents’ current and future uses on P-1 properties. Maybe the APC should ask residents of Evergreen Place if they think their home is an improper use in this zone. 4. “(We’re) redefining the words so that it matches the OCP,” Correction: The OCP states, Section 6.1: “Housing Goal. .

. To ensure inclusive neighbourhoods that meet the needs of all residents, including seniors and those with special needs, within close proximity to shopping, personal and medical services, financial services and public transit. Section 6.2: “Housing Objectives (B). . . To provide for a broad range of household types and income groups including seniors, and those with special needs. Section 6.3.1: General Policies (6). . . Seniors housing development is encouraged and may include for example, assisted living, independent/ supportive and residential type care facilities. (8) ... Affordable housing can be provided by the private, nonprofit, co-operative, and public sectors separately or through partnership models. (12) ... All planning for new growth shall make a provision for affordable housing. Section 10.4.3: “Institutional Policies (5). . . Continue to support the establishment of affordable rental housing for seniors in the downtown core and in selected neighbourhood locations with adequate access to services. The question is why remove “affordable seniors, rental and special needs housing” from the P-1 zone? l. It contradicts the Official Community Plan. 2. With 40% of the town’s population over the age of 50 and long waiting lists at Evergreen Place and Olson Manor it clearly shows a present and future need. 3. No affordable seniors housing has been built in the town for over a decade. 4. Communities across Canada are encouraging development of affordable and special needs housing. It might be a good idea for the landowners and residents of the town to review the new draft zoning bylaw and compare with the existing zoning bylaw to see what changes may affect them for years to come. Jon Roler, Lake Cowichan

The dust is rising again, action is overdue Dear Editor Just so you all know, the dust conditions in Youbou are extreme again. It is horrible. Dust is high as houses going all the way into town. I was up a 2:30 a.m. in the dark when the trucks start coming in. I was shocked. Trucks speeding into the woods on the clean side of the road causing huge mushroom clouds of dust! This is a health issue. When is it going to end? This outrage that is happening in our community needs to stop now. Truckwash? Rerouting? Pull permits? Why are we still waiting? Trish Waddington Youbou

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LOTS 271 South Shore Road $199,000 Opportunity awaits! centre corner lot of almost an acre on the main road in Lake Cowichan. With great visual exposure, this could be the perfect location for your venture.

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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.

COMMERCIAL LOT Fabulous Lake Views NEW LISTING REDUCED $95,000 $77,000 470 Point Ideal 20 Renfrew Avenue - Corner Lot is 267 Castley Heights, sloping lot, $69,900 centrally located in the town of located in cul-de-sac, minutes South East facing lot just waiting for from boat launch & duck pond. Lake Cowichan. A great investment. your house plans. Only a 30 second Great opportunity to build! NO GST. walk to beautiful Cowichan Lake

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Recently restored 2 bedroom condo in quiet complex in Lake Cowichan. Beautiful floors, updated kitchen & bathroom, nice layout with in-unit laundry.

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Privacy, garden, walking distance from Cowichan Lake; Open concept bungalow - remodeled kitchen & bath. Third bedroom could be a perfect studio. 2 large decks, raised gardening beds.

Many updates including new roof, windows, kitchen, built in vacuum and new furnace. This one’s a keeper!

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HALF DUPLEX Minutes from the Duck Pond & trestle foot bridge. 3 for sale – purchase both, live in one & rent out bdrms & 1.5 baths with lots of room for the family. Big the other. New roof included in price. living room, great balcony, views & fenced back yard. Both sides currently rented out. Centrally located with 233 North Shore Road lake views. Nicely laid out with 3 bdrms, 2 baths, fenced back yard great for children & pets. Both sides of duplex 231 North Shore Road

$170,000 $174,000

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Fabulous lake views and only minutes from the boat launch. Build your home up high and enjoy the beautiful views this lot has to offer. Geo Technical report on file. A great investment, bring us your offer!

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6591 Bear Lake Road

$259,900

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135 Johel Road

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$109,500

WATERFRONT LOT – Magnificent south facing waterfront lot on the sunny shores of Lake Cowichan. Surrounded by high end homes, level & fully serviced .44 acre lot is ready for you to build your dream home. The area offers boating, swimming & hiking trails to explore. Easy commute to Nanaimo & Victoria.

$399,000

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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.

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$99,900

$675,000

10552/10554 Coon Creek Rd

3 bedroom & 2 bath townhouse is within walking distance to town and amenities. Single carport and private patio.

$98,500 Lovely 4 bedroom home in Mesachie Lake. Many upgrades including a new roof, renovated kitchen, bathroom and en-suite. Great family home!

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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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.

#39-211 Madill Rd.

WATERFRONT

$29,900

#55 - 3497 Gibbins Road

$209,000

8007 Greendale Rd.

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

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$169,000

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Close to the Cowichan River - three level Tudor style home with 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. Good sized attached garage-shop area & property backs onto farmland acreage. Perfect for a growing family.

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3 Bedroom older home needs some TLC. Partially finished basement could add another bedroom. Lot size is over ¾ of an acre and has sub-division potential. Bring your ideas!

71 Boundary Road

$439,900

101 Beech Crescent

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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; quality construction throughout, New home warranty features: heat pump. This home may be just what you have been looking for!

NEW LISTING

$59,900

268 Castley Heights

$179,000 6755 Fifth Street, Honeymoon Bay $200,000

39 Coronation Street

Prices range from 64,900 – 99,900.

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$150,000

250 South Shore Road

$219,900

No cost was spared in this executive home. The main floor area has 9 foot ceilings with crown molding and beautiful hardwood floors. There is a quality 2 bedroom level entry suite. Great home for a growing family.

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465,000

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New Music in the Lake season starts Saturday with bluegrass Music in the Lake: The Clover Point Drifters perform Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Curling Lounge in the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena Lindsay Chung

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What can you expect from the first Music in the Lake concert of the season on Saturday, Oct. 19? Heartfelt harmonies and great musicianship, as the Clover Point Drifters — “the best bluegrass band on Vancouver Island,” in Music in the Lake co-ordinator Dave Lowther’s opinion — return to Lake Cowichan. Based in Victoria, the Clover Point Drifters are Alan Law (guitar and lead and harmony vocals), Dan

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Parker (mandolin and lead vocals), Larry Stevens (resophonic guitar and lead vocals), Mike Kraft (banjo and harmony vocals) and George Robinson (bass and lead vocals). During shows, they all play into one microphone. “It’s bluegrass, and that means lots of harmony singing, banjo, some mandolin and some dobro,” said Law. “We do some other stuff that is songs taken from other genres and turned into bluegrass, but we stick mainly with traditional tunes. It’s an entertaining show. We’ve got lots of stories; it isn’t

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The first Music in the Lake concert of the season will feature the Clover Point Drifters Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Curling Lounge in the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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different bands, and some of us had played together before,” explained Law. “At the time Larry moved to Victoria, we got together, and we liked the sound, so we decided to form a band.” AUTO GLASS Law been & UPHOLSTERY has interested in bluegrass music since he first heard it in the 1970s #2 - 2986 Boys Road, Duncan when he was

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Big log home with loft, and shop on 14 acres in town boundary. Big 16’ x 23’ workshop with 14’ ceilings

100 ft. Waterfront with Dock + Gazebo, New Roof Incredible Views

$259,900

$1,388,000

$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.

67 South Shore Rd.

$849,000

RIVERFRONT

$379,000

10351 Youbou

96 Johel Road

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93 & 95 South Shore Rd.

$194,000

$164,000

$239,000

$409,000

Commercial/Residential downtown riverfront property

Cozy home with country kitchen, bonus partially finished basement. Central location.

$265,000

$189,000

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Coffee Shop & Cafe, 2 commercial lots 10063 South Shore

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$145,000

$299,000

$274,888

$1,300,000

Totally renovated, marble counter, suite potential, double lot, totally fenced.

10652 Youbou

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

OFF THE GRID WATERFRONTS 13 acres.........$399,000 49 acres.........$625,000 49 acres.........$725,000 49 acres.........$765,000

NOT a drive-by, great home in very good condition

NEW LISTINGS 102 Cowichan E. Ave.

3 bedroom, open concept rancher, close to river, private yard

$279,000

$249,900 45 Arbutus

Awesome renovations, nothing to do but move in

#301-18 King George St.

2 Bedroom apartment, in town, walking distance to ammenities

$1,550,000

$89,000

29 Stevens Crescent

266 Hillside Road 3 bedroom A-frame with separate shop.

$239,000

#22-9041 Meades Creek

Waterfront mobile home park.

$32,000

$259,000 195 Johnson Character home, big private lot, creek,

10408 Arbutus St. Two homes

$239,000

$130,000

7780 Parkinson Ave

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Remodeled modular on quiet road.

$198,000 32 Cottonwood

3 bedroom, 2 baths, private yard

$235,000

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389 Point Ideal Waterfront $319,000 Lot 30 Cypress Private $69,000 466 Point Ideal 1/4 Acre $105,900 1734 Meagan St. Crofton Ocean View $133,900 173 River Road Turnkey $69,900

10657 Youbou Rd.

Beautiful upscale development has attracted a lovely mixture of mostly retired professionals.

481 Mountain View Rd.

$599,900

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS & Investors – here is a great opportunity to purchase a multifamily site within city limits with full community servicing. “The Slopes”, a new Lake Cowichan subdivision showcasing a variety of beautiful new homes. Close to town & minutes to the Lake with easy hwy. access.

470 Mountain View NEW DEV 489 Mountain View NEW DEV The SLOPES BIG LOTS

$114,000 $114,900 $99,000

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340 Carnell Drive

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$192,000

Magnificent Private Waterfront & Cottage

$349,000

189 MacDonald

$216,500

Cozy 2 bedroom on quiet street

9722 Miracle Way,

6491 Skutz Falls

5 Acres, very private, immaculate double-wide

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$325,000 This going concern could be a gold mine! House, pumps, carwash, convenience store & take out counter.

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$169,200 REDUCED

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204-138 South Shore

165 Lake Park 3 bedroom, built 1993, cute cute cute.

$1,349,000

2 bedroom & den, newer roof, heat pump, close to Arbutus Park

$179,000

High end small scale waterfront development Several lovely homes newly built

454 Point Ideal 10594 Youbou Rd. WATERFRONT 3 bedroom, family suite, lovely views, 6 bedroom, 6 bath, full hot tub, near marina basement w/ suite

10670 Youbou

Huge lot, water glimpses, 3 bedrooms

147 Sahtlam Ave

10484 Youbou Rd. Lake view from kitchen, landscaped, .52 of an acre.

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Custom built open-concept rancher on 5.75 acres including 350 feet of prime riverfront One of a kind property that runs along the Trans Canada Trail, just 2 km from the town of Lake Cowichan.

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$379,000

$279,000

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3 Bdrm. cedar sided, wood floors, 2 shops, awesome fenced yard.

$570,000

$449,900

Lot 8 Indian Road

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23 Stevens Crescent

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7770 Wentworth

$399,000

$396,000

Sa-Seenos

146 Wavell Road

$349,500

Lovingly renovated Youbou water view with great water access

9224 Towhee Lane 2 bd. 2 ba. water view rec. property with dock

$485,000 10003 March Rd

waterfront, great beach and amazing price.

$650,000

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October 21: Questions about Car Seats and their installation? A

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October 28: Curious about the use of essential oils? What is

safe? What might work? Jamie Trihart of doTerra will help out. November 4: Teething and Tooth care for young children. Colleen our Dental Hygienist will visit. Kaatza Health Unit, 58 Cowichan Ave. West Vancouver Island Health Authority

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Ladies card another fine March Meadows season March Meadows Senior Ladies golf report

On Sept. 5, the ladies played the first round of the Club Two Ball and a Pin and Spoon Round. Sylvia Lingren was low gross winner with Corinne Floyd two strokes off as runner-up. Lynn Girard, Sam Jones, Diane Kaiser, Lorraine Lawrence and Marion Zboyovsky all shot low nets. KP (closest to the pin) winner was Sylvia Lingren. Sept. 12 saw the second round of the Two Ball Competition and the Par Cup Playoff. Floyd shot low gross and Christine McGovern was runner-up. Low net winners were Kaiser, Jones, Elaine Winter, Judy Merrett, Girard and Zboyovsky. The only birdie of the day was shot by Floyd. Chip-ins were carded by Carol Peterson, Girard and Lingren. Kaiser fired K.P. Novelty Day was played on Sept. 19. It was best front or back nine. Low net winners were Girard, (well ahead of the pack), Jones, McGovern, Zboyovsky, Kaiser and Winter.

Girard birdied both No. 10 and 12. Clarkson birdied No. 1. Chip-ins were carded by Girard,Jones and Clarkson. Kaiser took KP on No. 1 and Jones shot KP on No. 7. On Sept. 26, the ladies played on two teams, captain versus vice-captain. The vice-captain’s team of Floyd, Merrett, Girard, Lingren, Lawrence, Irene Pearse, Peterson and Kaiser were the winners. The KP was not claimed. The final golf day was played on Oct. 3 with the weather cooperating beautifully. The ladies played the traditional end of the season Tombstone and Horse Races. Clarkson was the Tombstone winner and Jones captured the Horse Race. The ladies have enjoyed another successful season of golf. The banquet was being held on Oct. 7, with presentations and awards. You need not be a member to join us next season. All are welcome. — submitted by Norma O’Connell

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A short sunny break during the recent deluge provided a great chance for the final men’s event of the season and the annual awards banquet. 250-749-3211 250-749-6492 The winners of the Iron Man Challenge (players use only two Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. clubs and a putter), were Tom Clarkson, Ken Floyd and Jim Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30a.m. Peterson with a net score of 32 over the nine holes. Pastor Dale Winters Pastor Terry Hale There were other great scores and several birdies recorded. It makes Duffer O’Doul wonder why we normally carry 14 Roman Catholic Congregational weapons in our golf bags! After a great lunch we got down to business, presenting St. Louis de Montfort ‘New Hope’ trophies and awards for the year. Community Church 60 Fern Road Dale O’Connel appeared genuinely flabbergasted as he was Lake Cowichan 10648 Youbou Rd, Youbou called upon to accept one of the more sought-after trophies, the 250-745-3406 250-749-4103 Low Net Champion. Lance Lingren was runner-up. Coffee at 10 a.m. Mass Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Floyd won the Low Gross Championship. Peterson is the new Sunday Service 11 a.m. Match Play Champion and accepted the new trophy donated by Rev. Vikki Marrs Fr. Alfredo Monacelli Galaxy Motors. John Barger, last year’s champion was runner up. Roy Lavigne won the Captain’s Pick Award for his long-time membership and dedication to the game, not to mention his ability to entertain us weekly with new jokes. In the golf skill awards, Jug Kalar had the most KPs (closest to the pins), with Ray Bourassa as runner up. Most birdies was won by Dave Huggins, Kalar was runner up. Bourassa had the most chip-ins, 1-250-715-8710 while Frank Fraser was second. John www.wendyklyne.com McCormick had the most sandy pars, with Don Cochrane in second place. A putting average of 1.55 per hole won Jug Kalar first place while Leo Built in 2011 with 3 BD + Den Tardiff with 1.61 was second. NEW We would like the management, restaurant staff, pro-shop staff and the LISTING greens keepers that we appreciate their 452 Mountain View, contributions to another great year of 8259 Beaver Road Lake Cowichan

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KELLERMAN, Dorothy Iris (Fort) June 15,1925 - Sept 28,2013 at Cowichan District Hospital It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving wife, mom, grandma and greatgrandma, Iris, known to those closest to her simply as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maâ&#x20AC;?, peacefully on September 28, 2013 at the age of 88. Iris fought many battles with her health during her lifetime. Her love of life and her family gave her the unparalleled strength to fight a valiant fight. She is predeceased by her parents, Emile Fort and Nina Brockman, and her sons-in-law Albert (Iggy) Fothergill and Austin Holman as well as her faithful companions--her dogs, Eyore and Little Joe. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Victor, and children Ronnie (Richard), Pat (Shauna), Rebecca (Steve) and Lindy-Lou (Doug); grandchildren Todd, Alisa, James, April, Stacey, Cody, Carley, Sam, Dustin, Dane, Sadie, Luke, Caitlin, Frank and Rachel as well as 18 great-grandchildren. Iris was so proud of her large family and never missed an opportunity to brag about them. Her wallet was always bulging with photos. Iris was born an only child in Nanaimo, B.C. and moved to Port Alberni at the age of 18 to work in the plywood mill there. Upon moving to the Cowichan Valley many knew her as a waitress at the old â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greenhaven CafĂŠâ&#x20AC;? in Duncan. She later moved to Lake Cowichan and from there to Youbou where her and Victor raised their family and lived for the next 55 years. Iris loved nature and the outdoors, especially the sun and the water. She enjoyed long walks with her dogs (the late Eyore and Little Joe and, more recently, with grandson, Dustinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, dog, Chance.) One of her favorite activities was to drive down to â&#x20AC;&#x153;the footâ&#x20AC;? and have a sub at Subway or a Teenburger at A&W or her favorite Hazlenut Latte (with lots of whipped cream) at the new Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. She was an avid sun-worshipper and was known for her deep, year-round tan, the result of being found, more often than not in summer, basking in the sun on her favorite beaches at Pine Point and Maple Grove. She eagerly awaited her first swim of the year in Cowichan Lake on the 24th of May. Iris was well-known for her superior cooking and baking and always â&#x20AC;&#x153;cooked for an armyâ&#x20AC;?. No one ever left hungry. Her adage in life was â&#x20AC;&#x153;more is better â&#x20AC;&#x153;. Everything was always home-made until her declining health forced her to make some concessions. An all-encompassing love for animals and their well-being led to her staunch support of the SPCA, Cowichan Cat Rescue and other organizations and she had many â&#x20AC;&#x153;petsâ&#x20AC;?, both domestic and not-so-domestic from the bear she fed that climbed through her bedroom window one day to the many raccoons (who she affectionately called her â&#x20AC;&#x153;cooniesâ&#x20AC;?) who would wait patiently at her patio door and the hummingbirds (her â&#x20AC;&#x153;hummersâ&#x20AC;?) who came by the dozens to feast from the numerous feeders she tirelessly re-filled. They will all miss her kindness. We would like to thank the many doctors, nurses, specialists, care-aides and physic teams who cared so compassionately for Iris during her last months at Cowichan District Hospital, Cairnsmore Place and Cowichan Lodge. Know that you all made her feel special and loved during this last stage of her life. Avery special, big thank-you to Dr. Stacey McDonald for her unflagging support, honesty, understanding, patience and excellent medical care. You are everything a doctor should be and more. We were so fortunate to have you to care for Iris! Even though we know you were tired and it was time for you to go, mom, we are so very, very sad to have to say good-bye, but we take comfort in knowing that you are once again on the lake where you so loved to be and have been re-united with your faithful companions Eyore and Little Joe who have been waiting patiently there for you. Your absence in our lives has left a large void which will take time to heal but we know that you are now at peace. You have taught us all to be strong and to never give up. There will be no formal service at Irisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; request. Her wish was to be cremated and for her ashes to be taken on the wind and spread over the waters of Cowichan Lake at Mcneilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach which holds so many fond memories for her from all the years we spent camping there. This will take place in the Spring of 2014 with a Celebration of Life to follow. An announcement will be made closer to that time. Donations may be made in Irisâ&#x20AC;? name to the SPCA. As mom would always say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Follow Your Dreamsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;God Blessâ&#x20AC;?. In memory of Iris please be kind to animals and enjoy the beauty of nature. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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POTTER, Noreen Mary It is with great sadness that the family of Noreen Mary Potter announce her passing on October 6, 2013 four days before her 86th birthday.Â She was born in St. Vital, Manitoba, lived in Calgary for most of her life, retired to Mesachie Lake, B.C. and passed away peacefully at the Cowichan District Hospital.Â We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the sensitive and caring staff there.Â Our sweet and loving Nonie will be truly missed.Â Â A celebration of her life will take place in Calgary at a later date.Â Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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KUCHIRKA, Margaret Ruth Ruth slipped away from us Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Kiwanis Lodge in Nanaimo, age 88. Born January 25, 1925 in Montreal to Herbert and Isabella Sudds (nee Oliver) she was a middle child of 9 children, all of whom she survived. Ruth worked at the Queen Alexandria Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospitals in Victoria, and for many years at the Cedar Inn in Youbou. Her volunteer work was remarkable. She was a Sunday School teacher, a Girl Guide leader and a member of the hospital auxiliary but the volunteer work dearest to her heart was with the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary at Branch 53 in Duncan and Branch 210 in Lake Cowichan for which she was awarded a Life Membership. She was a Past President who made many friends there and worked countless hours in the kitchen catering and on the poppy campaign. She loved crafts, particularly to crochet and work with flowers, and she loved a good game of Bingo. In her younger years in Youbou her family dinners were legendary. She loved children and was always caring for some - either her own grandchildren or babysitting othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Happy go lucky at heart and always laughing, telling a joke, or singing, Ruth will be remembered for her generosity and willingness to help anyone she came upon. She is survived by her daughter, Olena, son-in-law Scott McCallum, granddaughters Nicole, with great-granddaughter Sophie, and Vanessa, with grand son-in-law Geoff Kee, â&#x20AC;&#x153;adoptedâ&#x20AC;? grandsons Sean and Jason Powell and their families, Olenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Father Mike Kuchirka, best friend forever Edie Wort, and many friends and extended family. She was predeceased by her son, John Hatfield, who lived forever in her heart. The family sincerely thanks everyone at Kiwanis House for the loving assistance provided to Ruth during the 9 years she resided there and to the staff at Kiwanis Lodge for the beyond excellent care and devotion shown to her during her final days there. Thanks also to Dr. Miguel Pereira for his attention, expertise, and care. The kindness shown by all of you is appreciated more than they can say. A memorial tea and Legion Remembrance Service will be held Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Duncan United Church Hall, 246 Ingram Street, Duncan. Please bring your memories and a good laughâ&#x20AC;ŚRuth would want it that way. As she was fond of saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say goodbye. Say, so longâ&#x20AC;Śuntil we meet again.â&#x20AC;?

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The inside back: A little of this and that the basement. Proceeds from these sales will go towards upgrades to the 75-year-old church to help bring heating costs down and to returning the exterior of the church to its original state so it can attain heritage building status. The society is collecting original Youbou recipes for a cookbook. Bring them along to the next society meeting on Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. or email them to acapeling@yahoo.com. Call 250-710-3237 or email to the address above for more information. • Keep an eye out for the girls in blue and brown uniforms. It’s Girl Guide cookie time. The tasty chocolate mint cookies are being sold door to door for $5 a box. If you haven’t been asked and would like a box call 250749-3220

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☞ Open house for CVRD Area F

On Saturday, Oct. 19 CVRD Area F residents are invited to attend an Open House information session and discussion at the Honeymoon Bay Hall, 10022 Park Drive, starting at 10 a.m. Select CVRD staff members will be present and available to answer questions and provide information on various topics of interest. Engineering staff will be providing tours of the Honeymoon Bay water system treatment building, production well, and associated infrastructure. The local volunteer fire department will display equipment and demonstrate skills as part of a CVRD region-wide volunteer firefighter recruitment initiative. Some topics of discussion may include CVRD budgets, backyard burning, the new automated curbside collection, water and sewer systems Residents in attendance can enter to win a bear proofing kit for their new curbside garbage tote — installed value is $60.

Front row: Bill Bergen, Liz Smith, Paul Zalinko, Ryan Eve and Captain Kevin Smith, Back row: Captain Kirk Klenke, Deputy Chief Dave Middlemost, Owen Robertson and Lieutenant Casey Van Dalen. Missing from photo: Trevor LeBlanc, Toni Old, Brad Smith, Nick Sohye and Gary Eve.

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• Saint Christopher and Saint Aidan’s Anglican Church will be holding their family fun Fall Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring a kids’ pinata party at 1 p.m. Proceeds from your support at the fair will go to the operation of the church. • The Youbou Community Church Society will be hosting craft sales on Saturday, November 16 and 23 and Dec. 7 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church’s hall in

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Lake Cowichan Country Grocer made a cheque presentation to the Cowichan Lake Food Bank on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The money was raised through their customers, team members and of course Pepsi who supported the Share your Heart promotion. Jenn Pollner, left, of Country Grocer presents the cheque to Dianne Jay, Kathryn Worsley, Paula MacGregor, Cindy Vaast and Betty Sanddar from the Lake Cowichan Food Bank.

“Join your neighbours for a coffee or tea and perhaps a donut and some stimulating conversation,” said CVRD Area F Director Ian Morrison. “Your opinion is important and valued and worth sharing. There is always something we can learn from one another.” For further information or to suggest additional topics of discussion for the open house, email Ian Morrison at imorrison@cvrd.bc.ca or morrison.director@shaw.ca, or call 250-749-0134 or his cell: 250-510-7163.

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