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Town of Lake Cowichan PUBLIC MEETING
RCMP report: tools stolen, MVI takes power out and smash and grab
To hear your concerns and receive input
Nov. 25 at 7p.m. Centennial Hall
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Clayton Stark talks gaming
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Bill Carpentier awarded
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Council, change identity of town
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Last stand for the playground Palsson school: Fundraising drive at a crucial juncture
Diana Hutton
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For a core group of dedicated volunteers and the children of Lake Cowichan, time is quickly running out. The bid by Palsson Elementary School to win a $50,000 grant to construct a new and badly needed playground at the school is coming down to the wire. “We’re coming up to the semi-finals and that’s our last chance to make it in and be able to win our grant,” said Palsson PAC Chair, Karen Hoskins. “We just need everyone to register on the Aviva website, then go on the site each day and vote. It’s simple and fast and costs you nothing but a few moments of your time.” The Palsson PAC has already fundraised $2,000 and School District 79 has budgeted $8,000 to assist with the project. If Palsson gains the community support it needs in the voting race, it could win $50,000 in grant money from Aviva Canada. Even if the small school does not come out on top in its category, if it is able to make it to the top ten, it would automatically receive a grant of $5,000. “We’ve been so busy trying to get out there and get support for this,” said Hoskins. “I’ve gone all over the valley getting the word out to schools, local government, the radio stations, just everywhere.” Supporting this project is really as simple as taking a few moments each day, to do a few clicks on a computer keyboard. All you need is access to the internet and a valid email address. Simply go to www.avivacommunityfund. org and follow the directions to register. Once registered you just search for Palsson Elementary in the projects and when their presentation comes up simply click the “vote
now” icon. Each supporter may cast one ballot each day, with this round already under way and running until Nov. 25. Hoskins is happy to help out anyone having problems registering or voting and may be contacted at 250-749-7410. “If we make it to the semi-finals we would be notified after Nov. 25 and would have five days to submit our budget,” said Hoskins. “We already have our budget all completed and ready to go, so virtually all we need now is for our community to come out and support us, by casting a ballot each day until the competition closes.” Local businesses are pitching in by displaying posters for the project around town and Lake Cowichan Country Grocer is helping out in a big way by including a notice about the project with each bag of groceries sold. The group has already received letters of support from numerous community members including the mayor, parents and teachers to include in their proposal. Letters of support are always welcomed and may be dropped off at Palsson or by contacting Hoskins. The goal of building a larger playground more suited to the ages and numbers of the student body at Palsson is just part of the project. The school’s playing field is unusable for a good part of the year due to drainage issues and the group hopes to rectify the problems thus giving the kids adequate space for outdoor play year-round. Lake Cowichan and district schools have been hit hard over the past decades with cut-backs, closures and a lack of funds for upgrades. Elementary schools in Caycuse, Honeymoon Bay and Youbou are already now just memories and in the town of Lake Cowichan A.B. Greenwell Elementary and Stanley Gordon stand vacant and boarded up. For new families considering moving here, the proximity of modern, well equipped schools is paramount in their decision on where to settle. Giving Palsson a helping hand in upgrading their playground will help make Lake Cowichan a go-to destination for families looking to resettle. “This is important for the whole town, not just the students at Palsson right now,” says Hoskins. “All we need to make this happen is for people to get out and vote.”
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Driver crashes into power poles while using his cellphone and under the influence
OPEN BOARD MEETING Time change The Open Board Meeting of the Board of Education will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the School Board offices at 4:00 pm.
RCMP busy: Victoria man flips truck knocks down power poles on South Shore Road in Honeymoon Bay
using his cellphone while driving and transporting a loaded gun. The latter is illegal even if you have the required documentation to carry firearms, as you are not allowed to load a gun until exiting a vehicle. *** A total of 480 Cowichan Lake residents lost their power last Wednesday, following a car accident, BC Hydro has confirmed. A motor vehicle crashed into a power pole near Ashburnum Creek Bridge on South Shore Road. A significant outage came about particularly for those customers situated on Beach Drive according to Ted Olynyk from BC Hydro. Olynyk is the manager of community relations for Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Cpl. Warren Potter of the Lake Cowichan RCMP admitted “he didn’t know too much about the incident” at press time but confirmed officers are actively investigating.
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A truck was robbed of tools in the Lake Cowichan area after nightfall Sunday, Nov. 10. Lake Cowichan RCMP stated in a press release that, “sometime during the night of Nov. 10, a plastic tote was taken from the back of a pickup truck in the Madill Street/Neva Road area of Lake Cowichan.” Apparently the tote contained a variety of tools. RCMP wish to remind people of the importance of making sure your vehicle and home is locked and encourage people to report any suspicious behaviour. Anyone with information regarding the tote stealing is requested to contact Lake Cowichan RCMP at 250-749-6668 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Lake Cowichan RCMP and BC Hydro were called to an accident scene on South Shore Road in Honeymoon Bay.
Ross Armour Lake CowiChan Gazette Cellphone usage proved the downfall for a driver of a truck in Honeymoon Bay last Wednesday. Just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov.
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13, Lake Cowichan RCMP were called to a single vehicle accident scene on South Shore Road. A Victoria man, 27, was using his cellphone while driving alone and as a result, veered off the road, crashing into two power poles. The truck ended up on its roof in a nearby ditch. “The provincial statute came out at least a couple of years ago that it’s illegal to use an electronic device when driving,” said Cpl. Warren Potter. “You can’t text, receive texts or [even] look at your phone, as it distracts the driver.” Local fire crews were already on the scene when RCMP officers arrived, with the power poles being knocked down causing the lines to end up on the truck. BC Hydro was called to repair the power lines. Lake Cowichan RCMP confirmed the man was under the influence of alcohol and was issued with an immediate roadside prohibition from driving. “The man is suspended from driving for 90 days and received immediate heavy fines,” said Potter. “His vehicle was impounded for 30 days.” However, an immediate roadside prohibition does not go on one’s criminal record. “It’s better for the person in that case and it alleviates backups from the courts,” said Potter. The man was also issued violation tickets for driving without care and attention,
*** Two vehicles parked on the highway roadside had windows smashed out just after dawn on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The incident occurred between 7:30 a.m. and 8:13 a.m. near the corner of Highway 18 and Skutz Falls Road. Both vehicles had the driver’s side window smashed. Lake Cowichan RCMP stated in a media release that “it appeared the inside of the vehicles had been rummaged through.” “We have very limited information [thus far],” said Const. Andrew Burn. “The reason for that timeframe is based on the fact that I was out there (where the vehicles were parked) at 7:30 a.m. and I got the call at 8:13 a.m. “There was broken glass and it would appear the windows were broken by a hammer.” Burn has since seized the hammer. “We have no witnesses and no suspects,” he said. As a result, investigations are continuing and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward and contact the Lake Cowichan RCMP at 250-749-6668 or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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For their perennial contribution of time and knowledge, I would to thank Eileen and David Tamblin of the Vancouver Mycological Society for helping to organize the festival, harvest mushrooms, cook, clean and be merry. Thank you to: Barbara Gray-Wiksten, Rita Dustow, Debbie Halama, Mike Dilalla, Maarten van Wamel, Heather Slywka, Iris Maher and David Skilling for all their invaluable help in making things run smoothly and tastily! Thank you to Jordan Maher, Executive Director of QARS, and members of the Lake Cowichan First Nation for their educational display and SPECIAL THANKS to Carl Edgar and the Ditidaht First Nation and the Nitinat River Hatchery for again so generously donating salmon. Many thanks to: Brock Windsor of the Stone Soup Inn for deliciously preparing the smoked salmon that were picked up at the Nitinat River Hatchery by Barbara Gray-Wiksten and Bjorn Wiksten; Bob Crandall, fishery volunteer, for his display and for his and Christine’s provision of smoked salmon to all our visitors; the Town of Lake Cowichan and Council for their financial support and Linda and Lana and the maintenance crew from the Cowichan Lake Arena for helping us get the Centennial Hall all ready; The Cowichan Valley Art Council, particularly for helping us to connect with all their wonderful artists and not to forget all of our regular vendors with beautiful products; our long time sponsors from the Galloping Moon Gallery and Illy Coffee, Mayo Creek Gardens; Beverly Corners Thrifty Foods store’s floral department’s Wendy, and Vicky Bergstrom; Patricia MacGregor of Zuk Design; Taste of the Cowichan Valley; Edible BC; Island Events (Times Colonist); Sun FM Radio and the Lake Cowichan Gazette.
All of you have made this event a great success again despite the rain! Thank you all, and see you next year, September 27th & 28th, 2014. Ingeborg Woodsworth, President, Lake Cowichan Salmon Mushroom Festival Society www.SalmonMushroomFestival.com
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Karl Dalskog from CICV 97.8 “The Lake” was on hand to help unload scrap metal at Darling Tire last weekend. Dalskog and other volunteers will be available for the next two weeks while the metal recycling fundraiser is on. Scrap metal can be dropped off at OK Tire (Darling Tire) and the old Stanley Gordon school grounds.
More than metal: Money from scrap metal collection will help CICV move its transmission tower and will support 2014 LCS grads Malcolm Chalmers Lake CowiChan Gazette Just in time for your fall and winter clean up, the Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce — in cooperation with the local radio station, CICV 97.8 The Lake, and Lake Cowichan School’s (LCS) 2014 grad class — wants your recyclable metals. You will find collection bins until Dec. 1 located at Darling’s OK Tire and Auto Service and the old Stanley Gordon school site. This initiative wants to take the scrap metal products that are scattered throughout your garage or backyards and recycle them into cash to enrich the community, its businesses, the 2014 LCS Grads, and the community’s own radio station. Katherine Worsley, coordinator of the CLDCC and who is helping out with the metal drive, says the money raised for the Chamber will go to the Program and Events committee who provide money for student scholarships, the Lady of the Lake program, community awards and staffing the visitor centre among other community events. Worsley says this is the first year for the Chamber to host a metal recycling event and hopes it will be successful so it can continue next year and perhaps include other community groups as well. There are lots of variable when it comes to how much metal is worth. Some metal is worth more than others. For instance, a car being donated has roughly $250 worth of steel in it. Gathering metal from your yard in any size will add to the value of this fundraiser.
Karl Dalskog from CICV is excited because money from your scrap metals will help the station move its transmission tower to a location off of Youbou Road and increase its output power from five watts to 50 watts, ensuring many more people will be able to listen to our local radio station. Since the station moved into its new location at LCS’s bandroom, Dalskog says they need “an STL, studio to transmitter link and a server network” — all very technical, but something they need to help broadcast the station to listeners. Along with the new facilities, the move means LCS students can now become a part of the radio station. Dalskog figures $15,000 would buy all the parts and pieces needed to complete the station. Members of the Chamber of Commerce and the 2014 grads, who will also benefit from the fundraising, will be available to help you unload your scrap metals for the next two weekends: Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at OK Tire, Nov. 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Stanley Gordon School and Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at OK Tire, Dec. 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Stanley Gordon School You can also stop by weekdays and drop off your donated metals yourself if that is more convenient. For a complete list of what will be accepted, visit schnitzersteel.com. Schniter Steel, located in Duncan, have provided their time and the bin for this fundraiser.
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BC Ferries to cut routes, try slots Sailing cuts are coming in April to most of BC Ferries’ minor and northern routes, as the corporation BC Bureau looks to save $18.9 By Tom Fletcher million in the next two years. Transportation Minister Todd Stone and BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan announced the reductions Monday, along with a plan to begin charging seniors half passenger fares that are currently offered free from Monday to Thursday. BC Ferries is also planning a pilot project with slot machines on the main routes from Vancouver Island to the mainland, to test the revenue potential. Fare increases of four per cent and 3.9 per cent are to go ahead in the next two years, but Stone said the goal is to hold future increases to the rate of inflation or less after that. “We heard loud and clear from people in the coastal communities … that fares cannot continue to escalate as they have, and people want the ferry service to be there,” Stone said. Ferry reductions outlined by the ministry review will go ahead in next spring, after another round of consultations with coastal communities to look for schedule adjustments to make the remaining runs serve residents as effectively as possible. The route reductions, feedback forms and a schedule of community meetings are posted at the review website, coastalferriesengagement.ca. There are no further reductions proposed for the main Vancouver Island runs, but Stone said the ministry’s target is to find another $5 million in savings on those routes following reductions last year to the Tsawwassen-Duke Point route. The cancelled runs are mostly early morning or late evening, many with passenger loads of 20 per cent or less. The largest reduction is a one-third cut to Port Hardy-Prince Rupert run, BC Ferries’ longest and most heavily subsidized service that lost $31 million on operations last year. Other runs being cut include Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island, Comox to Powell River, Gabriola Island to Nanaimo and Quadra Island to Campbell River. NDP ferry critic Claire Trevena said the service reductions will have an “outrageous impact” on communities such as Quadra Island where she lives. “We’re already seeing people leaving communities because of the cost of the ferries,” Trevena said. “We’ve seen young families go, we’ve seen businesses in trouble, and this is just going to compound that.” Long-term strategies include converting new ferries to natural gas fuel and exploring passenger-only private service to supplement BC Ferries sailings. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. Reach him at tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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It has rained and the loads of logs are covered in mud and the sun is now out and the mud has turned to dust. Where is the roadway sweeper that TimberWest is so proud of doing a good job of mitigating this problem? I believe the success of this program is not based on fact or has been done as often as needed, or is a believable statement among the majority of Youbou citizens. It is purely a TimberWest public relations spin, as is the proposed truck wash being reality in the next few months. TimberWest will probably come up with some lame excuse to delay any action as born out in their lack lustre and sometimes imaginary commitment to clean the roadway when required. Don Beldessi, Youbou
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Wow them with flags in our new roundabout, South Shore Road What better way to welcome our community and visitors to the Lake Cowichan district and surrounding communities of Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake, Port Renfrew and Youbou areas than a regal display of our country’s flags. Our Canadian flag, our British Columbia flag, and the United Nation’s flag. We feel it would definitely turn heads and start conversations. We, of Lake Cowichan would be the first and uniquely the start of a new welcoming symbol on Vancouver Island. George and Margaret Northway Lake Cowichan
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Larry Childs “No, definitely. [We could get more] by manufacturing in Canada. We shouldn’t be sending our raw material abroad.”
Verla Grosskleg “No. We should be keeping them at home.”
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As a Canadian, do you feel we are getting enough from the sale of our natural resources and how could we get more?
Tim Mcgonigle “I think we could do better, especially on forestry, with some value added opportunities. When logs are exported jobs are exported as well. The more you can do with the product within your own community or province or country, the more opportunities for employment and betterment for communities.”
Katelyn Roughley “We waste a lot. We could learn a lot from the First Nations about using all of the resources. They use the land more efficiently.”
Oke Anderson “No. We should make more, we should charge [the companies] more for them.”
Looking to find workout area In my opinion: Moving the CVRD boundaries around a little seems the natural thing to do I hereby respectfully petition the CVRD to extend the boundary of Area E to include my property in Sahtlam/Glenora/Cowichan Station. Or at least can they afford my property honourary membership in that noble electoral area? I have no beef with my excellent current area director Ian Morrison, but, you see, most of the population who vote for him in Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls live within shouting distance of Lake Cowichan. They have little or no interest in forging closer ties with their neighbours in Duncan and North Cowichan — namely agreeing to pay a mere pittance in extra taxes in order to qualify for the lower of the two-tier payment system for use of the Cowichan Aquatic Centre. I was vaguely aware of this two-tier system but didn’t pay much attention until I was recently checking out local gyms. I was looking for a place that would be conveniently close and affordable so I could indulge in regular workouts to make myself healthy and thereby reduce the burden I could place on our medical system as I gracefully age. I was pleasantly impressed with the gym facilities at the aquatic centre and even more pleased when I noticed that the drop-in fee was a mere $4.25 for a fellow my age. Private gyms charge more than double that for drop-in rates or require a term contract to get the cost down to something reasonable. Who wants to sign up when they are not sure they like the facility? Anyway, I organized myself
to go to this fitness centre at least two days a week, and proudly announced to my wife that I had found what I wanted to do. You can imagine my dismay when I showed up, with gym strip and water bottle in a tidy little bag, only to discover the nice lady at the front desk wanted to know where I lived. “Whatever for,” I wondered to myself. “Skutz Falls,” I blurted out. “You pay double the rate,” she said. “That will be $8.50 please.” Crushed, I dragged myself back to my car. Whatever was I going to do? I didn’t want to go to one of those private gyms populated by testosterone-fueled young men pumping iron and texting their friends about how cool and strong they are. Wait a minute, I thought. Don’t you know some of those folks at the CVRD? Surely they will see the injustice of it all and make some kind of arrangement so I could pay into Sahtlam Director Loren Duncan’s small aquatic centre access tax to qualify for the lower fee. Loren tells me it’s an accident of history, in any event, that my house is even in Area F. It rightfully belongs in Area E. I’m sure it’s no big deal to move these boundaries around a little – just stretch the western boundary out to include the area covered by the Sahtlam Volunteer Fire Department, which includes my house. It seems the natural thing to do, don’t you think? Patrick Hrushowy is a Cowichan writer and political consultant. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca
Submitted On Nov. 7 the Lake Cowichan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion’s president, Wilma Rowbottom, presents Sara DeBodt, counsellor with Cowichan Lake Community Services, with a $750 cheque towards the CLCS Christmas Hamper fund.
Submitted Ditidaht Community School welcomed Lake Cowichan members of the Royal Candian Legion to their Remembrance Day assembly for the first time on Thursday, Nov.7. Ed Salter, a Korean War vet, is seen here, from left to right,with Mariah Joseph, Hailey Thompson, Dylan Marchand, Shanice Edgar and the school’s principal Sheila McKee. McKee said that “students loved having the Legion members visit us for our assembly. We are very glad that they made the trip to Nitinaht!” After parading in with Legion flags Wilma Rowbottom read the story of the poppy and told attendees some facts about First Nation veterans and about those still serving. Other Legion members that made the trip out to the special assembly were Sam Jones, and Earl McIntyre.
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COURTESY KAATZA STATION MUSEUM Miss Neilly’s Grade 2 class at Lake Cowichan School on Renfrew Avenue in 1946. Top row, from left: Dale Weaver*, Romeo Krakowec*, Darshan Gill, Glenna Brown, Carol Vaughn, Pat Wilson (Weaver)*, Barb Castley, Dick Sidgwick, Don Palmer* Middle row, from left: Jimmy Nickel, Doris Teslo, Lorraine Warner, Doris Westwick, Lonnie McLeod, Marilyn Ardley, Donna Gudmonson, Zelda “Tinker” Grant, Judy Lang, Diane Patterson, unknown Front row, from left: Rattan Singh, Fred DeJong, Oke Anderson*, Dale Hayes, Glen Robinson, Billy Soderman, Gary Brown, Joe Reilly, Charlie Singh. * still live in Lake Cowichan or the surrounding communities
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Locals make the big trip to see Elvis Although a picture is worth a thousand words — the Lake News newspaper in the 1950s. Later, as the saying goes — this picture could stir up a Marilyn and her husband owned and operated few memories for local old-timers and the former the newspaper. Another person whose roots go Grade 2 class students who still live here. a ways back was Judy Lang who lived near the The photo was taken in front of the Lake Wilson girls (Pat Weaver and Sharon Legere). Joe Cowichan School, which later became Lisa’s Reilly was the eldest child of Joe and Helen Reilly. Fit Stop and, by some stroke of luck, is still Brother Terry and sister-in-law Fran still live in the here. Located directly beside the Cowichan Cowichan Lake area. Lake Seniors’ Centre — then the A cute little pig-tailed girl named location then of the Lake Cowichan Zelda Grant, sits smiling among her Community Hall — stood one of friends. Known as Tinker, she was the two buildings that made up born and raised in the Cowichan the entire Lake Cowichan school Lake area and was the little sister of system. former Lake resident, the late Peggy Rolli Fortunately, a few of the pupils Forrest, making Tinker an aunt to Gunderson (as students were called back then) Mayor Ross Forrest and his brother seen in the photo are alive and well Forrest. PAGES OF HISTORY Mike and living here the area. Known On viewing this photo recently, a to many, the small group includes memory came to the mind of a local Dale Weaver and his wife Pat (nee woman who was a childhood friend Wilson), Romeo Krakowec, Donnie Palmer and of Tinker’s niece, Lynn Forrest. Lynn’s friend Oke Anderson. All are lifetime residents. recalled that many years ago Lynn was taken to the Several others seen in the photo that still have Elvis Presley concert in Vancouver by her Auntie ties to the area are Barbara Castley (Gray) whose Tinker. father was a partner in the Lake Theatre which is “I wasn’t jealous that Lynn was going, I just now the apartment building next to the Riverside wished that I had a young auntie like Tinker to take Inn, and Darshan Gill whose family was prominent me to the concert too.” remarked the friend. in the area for many decades. Both Barb and Tinker, who settled in the Alberni Valley in 1970 Darshan live in Alberta. where she raised her family, passed away in 2008. Also in the photo is Dick Sidgewick whose sister The memories that are stored in each and every Sylvia McMahon still resides here and Marilyn photo allow us to look back at a history that Ardley, whose parents Ernie and Irene founded includes us all.
Update to ‘Hunting skills needed to survive here in 1920s’ Since last week’s column ran I have found out exactly where Jim Palmer’s (no relation to Don Palmer) house was. According to Sylvia McMahon, Don Palmer’s house stood on the corner of King George and Renfrew Streets — beside the Credit Union. The interesting part is that the house is still there although there have been considerable changes over the years. For many years it was the home of Arlene and Lloyd Matson and also Anna and Dave Cooper.
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Lake Cowichan will always retain its mill town history, but council is saying its time for a case of out with the old and in with the new. According to Councillor Bob Day, the town is in a transition period. “It’s time to change from mill town to lake town,” said Day. “Lake Cowichan used to be cluttered with mills and it took so long to change the face of the town. “In my mind, we’ve had some timid past governments who have not wanted to facilitate change. But perhaps they didn’t have the resources to.” Day says in the old days there was lack of promotion by the local hierarchy, something the current crop of councillors is trying to rectify. “When I first came on, I was asking things like why don’t we have a kayaking or tubing beginners section at the river. We have this huge lake here after all. “You look at the demographics, our houses are full of baby boomers. The kids have moved away and there’s no good jobs.” Day assures that when he goes to the council table he tries to keep in mind what the town’s people require as a developing community, highlighting the retail trade and health care as prime aspects. “You look around, retail is our trade
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now, it’s not mills,” said Day. Day also sits on the recently formed Choose Cowichan Lake committee alongside Mayor Ross Forrest and a number of other locals. The committee constantly looks to enhance public services in the community and surrounding areas. “We want to improve the health of the Cowichan Lake area,” said Day. “For example we’ve asked the town to apply healthy living grants, we’ve created brochures and we’re going to get a health
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The Town of Lake Cowichan recently received an incorrect letter from BCAA with regards to road safety. The letter was falsely sent to council and stated a road in the municipality had been identified as needing improvement. But on the list of specific details and roads attached, no Lake Cowichan road was listed. Asked why BCAA sent the letter to council in the first place, Mayor Ross Forrest said, “That’s a good question.” Despite numerous calls, Mark Donnelly, president of the BCAA Road Safety Foundation who wrote the letter, was unavailable for comment at press time. The piece was presented by the Town’s chief administrative officer, Joseph A. Fernandez, at the Nov. 5 public works committee meeting to council members in attendance, which included the mayor.
According to BCAA’s letter, one of Lake Cowichan’s roads was identified in an annual Worst Roads Survey. Donnelly stated in the letter, “for our survey, a road could be nominated because of poor surface conditions, safety concerns or congestion problems. Improving road safety for all British Columbians is a top priority for BCAA.” However, the letter, addressed to Forrest, goes on to state “if you see a road listed that is managed by a separate authority, please inform us and we will forward the results to that authority.” The mayor remained defiant and agreed the letter might have just been a standard one sent out to all surrounding municipalities on Vancouver Island. “I drive constantly and no one’s complained to us [about Lake Cowichan’s roads].” Forrest believes the town’s roads, as well as those in Youbou, Honeymoon Bay and Skutz Falls, are in good condition.
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specialty browser Flock back in 2005. Flock was then bought by Zynga, which is where he would base his next line of work, prior to Kixeye. Zynga is a provider of social games on websites such as Facebook. “When I came out of college, the Internet was just starting up. We no longer have Blockbuster and that’s because of Netflix. Things can now be streamed over the Internet,” said Stark. Kixeye is an Internet-based gaming company that offers viewers a chance to play hardcorethemed games online for free. “The accessibility factor is there as it’s free to play. There’s no doubt companies such as Xbox and Playstation are still alive and well but we take down [that barrier] of paying $600 for a plastic box and
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having to install it in your living room.” Stark’s Kixeye journey began further south at the company’s headquarters in San Francisco. He was working for Zynga, also based in San Francisco, then moved across the city to Kixeye, before deciding to head back closer to home and relocate a team to Victoria. He says the gaming industry is “thriving locally.” “As I look out my window every day, I see eight major studios here in Victoria, including Microsoft and Xbox, but there’s also a variety of independent studios that have started up and it’s a hard market to get into.” According to Stark, Kixeye is already a big player in areas of the United States as well. He sees a bright technological
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Clayton Stark is certainly playing the game right. Yet ironically, the former Youbou resident never envisioned himself playing such a proactive role in the gaming industry back in his early days. Stark, 44, was actually born in Victoria but moved to and grew up in Youbou from the age of six months onward. He is now the general manager at the Victoria studio of San Franciscobased gaming company Kixeye. “To be honest, gaming wasn’t really a passion at an early age,” admitted Stark. “I was a passionate entrepreneur and technologist and managed to help set up many technology companies on the Island.” However Stark admits that he “is certainly a gamer now” following a monumental “turning point 10 years ago.” Back then, Stark was able to deliver a version of web browser
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Submitted Above: Fro-Macka is a literary performance partnership featuring Lauren Frost (left) and Ashley Vomacka. They will be presenting their latest work, a thoughtful and hilarious playlet entitled Facebook Therapy at the Creative Edge show this Saturday at Centennial Hall. Left: Darren Charles is a Magician/Illusionist from Chemainus with 22 years of experience and promises to bring you a “distortion of the senses, a crack in reality, a deception of perception,” that will astound you at the show.
If you’re looking for a variety of talent, the Kaatza Lakeside Players Society annual fall production could well be the place to be. This weekend, instead of their usual play, the society is staging a variety show fundraiser called The Creative Edge. And one of the lucky people on stage will walk away with a cash prize. “Normally in the fall we do a Christmas production or some kind of family-oriented play,” said Dena McPhee of Kaatza Lakeside Players Society. “We’re sponsoring the $500 prize to the winner and that will be chosen by the crowd on the night of the show.” Organizers expect the show to feature a wide variety of performers displaying their talents, including dancers, trombone players singers and other musicians. Performers were vetted through an audition process that started last month in order to produce a wide range of acts. Mentoring sessions for developing artists were offered by McPhee and counterpart Lindsay Anderson, both
of whom have strong theatre and performance backgrounds. McPhee’s goal was to ensure the acts with the most uniqueness got through to the live show. Come showtime, each audience member will be given one vote in order to determine the $500 winner. Extra votes can be purchased for a loonie a shot or by signing up for a KLPS membership. The show comes as somewhat of a dawn of a new era for the society after much uncertainty this past summer. A new board was elected and funding lost. Originally it was unclear whether a fall production would go ahead. “It was scary in the summer,” McPhee admitted. “We were planning to fundraise anyway but this upcoming show will be a huge help.” The live showcase takes place Nov. 23 at the Centennial Hall in Lake Cowichan, with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. curtain. Tickets are $5. Money made from the show will go towards theatrical needs such as equipment and costumes for further productions. “It’s a win-win for everybody and a great evening for valley performers to come out and strut their stuff,” said McPhee.
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Alumni Award of Distinction: Dr. William Carpentier recognized by UBC for his important contributions to space life science Lindsay Chung Lake CowiChan Gazette A Lake Cowichan Secondary School graduate who became known as the “world famous physician” in 1969 has received a prestigious award from the University of British Columbia (UBC). Dr. William Carpentier, who grew up in Lake Cowichan and graduated from high school here, received an Alumni Award of Distinction from UBC Nov. 14 in Vancouver. “[Carpentier] is acknowledged as one of the greatest contributors to the field of space life science,” an announcement from UBC states. “His later career has focused on nuclear medicine, and four decades of exceptional work has resulted in important applications and advancements in radiology, diagnostics and cancer treatment.” Carpentier, who graduated from UBC medical school in 1961, was nominated for this prestigious award by the Faculty of Medicine Alumni Association. “It’s a very nice honour,” he said. “As they said at the awards dinner, there’s something like 280,000 UBC alumni — to be singled out as somebody who has done something out of the ordinary is quite an honour.” Carpentier says his time at UBC and in Lake Cowichan before that helped instill a feeling of wanting to do something with his life. “Deciding on a career is based on your lifetime experience, and I was very lucky in my life I think — I was raised in a family that encouraged members to think for themselves and plan and make something of themselves,” he said. “I think going through high school in Lake Cowichan, that was emphasized. Then I think at UBC, that atmosphere encouraged you to make something of your life, to do something.” After medical school, Carpentier went on to become the chief physician for the Apollo 11 crew. Carpentier’s first interest was around aviation and aerospace medicine because while studying at Victoria College, he developed a passion for flying. While in medical school, Carpentier discovered that Ohio State University offered a program in aviation medicine, and he was accepted into the program. His interest in space was also kindled while he was in medical school, as Yuri Gagarin became the first man to fly in space in April 1961, and Alan Shepard was the first American to fly in space May 1961. Carpentier was selected as one of NASA’s first aeromedical clinical investigators in 1965, responsible for the health and welfare of the astronauts, and he helped develop a sophisticated set of standardized measurements for NASA’s astronauts.
Carpentier served as flight surgeon for several Gemini and Apollo missions, including Apollo 11, the first lunar landing. “He worked closely with Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins during their pre- and post-flight training, accompanying them on their 45-day worldwide tour and even standing in for the astronauts when they were unavailable, earning him the nickname ‘world famous physician,’” according to UBC. Carpentier had become interested in nuclear medicine while working at NASA, and when the Apollo program ended in the 1970s, Carpentier went back to school for a training program in nuclear medicine. He joined the Nuclear Medicine Division at Scott & White Healthcare in Texas in 1973, where, according to UBC, “he was instrumental to the division’s success and expansion, particularly during the significant growth of nuclear cardiology.” Carpentier retired from Scott & White in 2003, and he still lives in Texas, in a small town on the lake called Belton. Since retiring, Carpentier has been working with NASA researchers to study changes to the cardiovascular system in microgravity. “At first, I was looking to write a book on the Gemini program because some of the data got lost,” he said. “That turned into a much bigger project. I am trying to develop a database, especially on the changes to the cardiovascular system in space, starting at the beginning with Al Shepard’s flight in May 1961, and documenting changes flight by flight.” Carpentier has finished documenting the first two decades of space flight so far. “I’m having a great time,” he said. “It’s really neat when you can go through your life and keep on learning. There’s never a week that goes on in my life that I don’t learn something new.” Carpentier considers being involved in Apollo 11 the biggest highlight of his career. “I was their flight surgeon so I was involved with that crew for the best part of a year, and I think that was incredibly fortunate for me to be able to be involved in that part of history,” he said. “I think when people are looking back and they say ‘what did they do in the 20th century?’, one of the things on the list will be that it was the century man stepped on the moon. It was an important milestone in the history of man, and to be associated with that program and with that crew had to be the highlight.” Although Carpentier now calls Belton home, he does get back to Lake Cowichan — where his brother Gary and sister-in-law Sharron live with their family — quite often, and he and his wife Willie spend their summers at a cabin they built on Pender Island.
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The S3 really is the sweet spot for drivers that want to have extra power but with a very compliant and comfortable ride. Zack Spencer
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Audi’s road ahead paved with more than good intentions 2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet/S3 MONACO: Over the next 12 months or so, consumers are going to be treated to an onslaught of new entries into the premium market. Not to worry, the next wave of German sedans and convertibles are of a more affordable nature. Recently Mercedes Benz introduced their all-new CLA 250 at an eye-popping price of just $34,000 for a sleek and sexy sedan. Next year we will see the introduction of BMW’s new 1-series and 2-Series sedans, coupes and convertibles. Audi has been ahead of the curve as they helped pioneer this entry-level segment with the original, the A3 sportback, sold in Canada for years. The all-new Audi A3 sedan will arrive in March of 2014 and the convertible and more powerful S3 sedan will arrive in the fall of 2014. This week I had a chance to drive both the convertible and S3 in Monte Carlo, a full year ahead of their introduction here. I suspect the real reason to have a media event so far in advance is to give the buying public some insight and possibly delay buying a competitor’s car. Audi is one of the fastest growing premium brands and a big part of that is the variety of cars they offer. Unfortunately, we will no longer get the sportback, but the fact we get the rest of the line of A3s is exciting for buyers.
Looks The A3 is built off a shared of the quietest on the market because of a special layer of sound insulation. platform with VW called MQB. This The interior headliner is colour-matched platform was a significant investment to the car for an added level of visual for the VW group as it is lighter, bigger pop, plus the roof can be and stronger than the raised or lowered while last Golf platform and the car is driving up to provides a sturdy basis 50km/h. for the A3 Cabrio and S3. The new Cabriolet is 60kg Inside Another lighter than the outgoing strength of Audi is European model, yet interior fit and finish the wheelbase is longer and these new products The A3 Cabriolet and the interior room are covered in first class and trunk more ample. It and S3 confirm that materials. The dash has could be argued that Audi good things do come a centre-mounted screen is building some of the for accessing the easy-toin small packages most attractive cars these use computer controller. Zack Spencer days and these smaller Unlike the Mercedes CLA, products still convey the this screen can fold into same sense of power and solidity the dash to provide a more polished that the bigger products portray. The look. Some think the dash-mounted S3 is especially forceful with a 15mm screens look like an afterthought, but lower stance than the A3 sedan. The this one gets around this problem. air intakes are bigger with more detail; Space is good for such a compact car. the side mirrors are highlighted with The back seat of the S3 sedan is actualbrushed aluminum; and the rear of ly big enough to fit adults up to six feet the car looks more masculine thanks tall and the side windows are much to chunky exhaust tips. The Cabriolet bigger than the new Mercedes CLA, on the other hand is a more sophistiproviding a more practical day-to-day cated approach thanks to the use of sedan. The trunk is large and the rear aluminum around the front windshield seats split and fold for added cargo and trim along the doors and rear volume. This is true with the Cabriolet quarter panel that make the car look but the space is constricted when the bigger than it is. Audi claims that this roof is down. The S3 comes with nicely new five-layer convertible roof is one bolstered front seats in contrasting co-
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lours, plus an optional diamond pattern stitch can be ordered to take the sporty sedan to another level. I found the seating position very comfortable and outward visibility is not a problem. The Cabriolet seats are fitted with a heater that showers the front passengers with warm air across their shoulders and neck for top-down stints. The weather in Monte Carlo was perfect for the convertible – the sun was shining off the Mediterranean, showcasing this car of opulence at a more affordable price. Drive The Canadian models have not fully been nailed down, as there is still a year to go until the Cabrio and S3 arrive. What is established is the convertible will come with the all-new 2.0L direct injection turbo with 220hp, matched to Audi’s Quattro all-wheeldrive system. A six-speed automatic is confirmed but the duel-clutch S-Tronic transmission might be sold as an option in this model. There will be no manual shift and no diesel, which is a shame, as I drove one of the European versions with this setup and it was superb. The S3 comes standard with a 300hp version of the same 2.0L engine and the duel clutch automatic, and of course, AWD. It’s not as powerful as the 355hp Mercedes CLA 45 AMG, but I feel it has more usable power.
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A New World collaboration Chevrolet Camaro 2010 to 2012 The 2010 model year Chevrolet Camaro was designed in the USA, engineered in Australia and built in Canada. In addition to a very attractive returnto-roots styling exercise, this Camaro boasts a sophisticated rear-drive chassis, two powerful engine choices and lots more. Initially, the new Camaro came in LS, LT and SS trim levels. The base engine is a Cadillac-sourced direct-injection 3.6L V6. It can generate 304 horsepower and is mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic. A more potent 6.2L V8 engine (from the Corvette) lies under the hood of the SS. When paired with a six-speed manual it can pump out 425 horsepower. A
400-horsepower edition of this engine, with a fuel-saving cylinder deactivation system, came paired to the optional sixspeed automatic. Chevrolet claimed the Camaro V6 can reach 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds and SS can do it in a tire-blistering 4.7 seconds, which is super-car territory. Fuel consumption is also less (or better) than you might expect, and both engines can run on regular gasoline. The Camaro V6 (auto) is rated at 11.4 L/100km in city and 6.7 L/100km on highway. And the SS (auto) is rated at 13.2 L/100km in city and 7.9 L/100km on highway. Compared to the original ‘67, this Camaro is longer, wider and taller. Bigger wheels, which came in 18- to 21-inch
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The CLA gets peak horsepower at very high revs, whereas this new S3 pulls from very low speeds up to higher speeds. I experienced this carving the switchback mountain roads just above Monaco. Power is not an issue; I would argue that the S3 is a better everyday car compared to the more nervous feeling AMG competitor. The suspension is more compliant and the power is a perfect combination of driveability and enthusiasm. At the end of our day I sat next to Florian Uselt, Audi’s head of small engine development, and I asked why they did not decide to chase the horsepower rating of 355hp from the Mercedes CLA AMG. His answer makes sense and was confirmed in the way the S3 behaves. He feels that everyday driveability and performance
the same price as the S3, which has been need to be balanced and they look at the confirmed at $44,000, roughly $6,000 car as a whole, meaning the environmental cheaper than the impact and fuel CLA AMG. The base consumption as The S3 really is the A3 sedan will arrive other targets, sweet spot for drivers in a few short not just power. months with a Audi claims a that want to have extra power 1.8L turbo gasoline 0-100km/h run but with a very compliant and engine, an optional will take just TDI diesel and the 4.9 seconds in comfortable ride. same 2.0L turbo the S3 and use Zack Spencer found in the Cabrio. a combined The S3 really is the 6.9L/100km sweet spot for drivers that want to have (European fuel rating). extra power but with a very compliant Verdict It is going to be an exciting and comfortable ride. The combination of time to be in the market for an entry-level usable trunk space and back seat, simple premium car over the next year. The A3 yet elegant dash, power the driver can use, Cabriolet and S3 confirm that good things all at a lower price than the competition, is do come in small packages. Pricing has not something potential buyers might want to been established for the Cabrio but it was wait a year to try firsthand. hinted that this model would be roughly zack.spencer@drivewayBC.ca
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leyton Ernest Longacre on November 5, 2013 with his loving wife at his side. Leyton was born in Powell River, BC and spent his childhood living in his father’s logging camp at Egmont, BC. He spent his life working in the forest industry as a logging truck driver and mechanic. He was known for his dedication to his job and family, as well as being an avid fisherman.
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With great sadness, the family said goodbye to our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Henry passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 62 years Marie, his children Glen (Bonnie), Brad (Deirdre), Lisa (Jarl), sisters Angie, Josephine (Perry), brother Jack (Cathy) and 8 grandchildren, Jamie, Julie, Christina, Patricia, Michelle, Kimberly, Jarrod and Jinet. Predeceased by parents and brother Art. Henry was born on a float home on Cowichan Lake to Charlie and Dorothy Monti. He spent his entire life in the Cowichan Valley, where he worked many years in the logging industry as a faller. He was an avid sportsman, which included many hours of baseball, hockey, badminton, fishing, hunting, golfing and snow and water-skiing. He took pride in everything he did including mentoring his family. After retirement, Henry and Marie spent many winters south enjoying the sunshine. Henry touched the lives of many and will be sadly missed by family and friends. No service at Henry’s request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Lung Association online at www.lung.ca/donate. Online condolences at www.hwwallacecbc.com If love alone could save you If a cure was yet to be Heaven wouldn’t guide you astray From your loving wife Marie With tearful eyes, we watched him Suffer and slowly fade away Through all the pain and suffering we Could not make him stay A golden heart stopped beating A kind soul may lay to rest To spread a smile and wipe the tears Were one of his few last requests Jinet Monti-Slatta
An open house in memory of Leyton will be held at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena (Curling Lounge) in Lake Cowichan from Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013.
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May Fernie Campbell Carey of Youbou passed away November 4th, 2013 at Mount Edwards Court residential care home in Victoria, just nine weeks short of her 100th birthday. She was predeceased by Pat Carey, her loving husband of 56 years. She is survived by her son Regan and daughter-in-law Doris of Youbou, her granddaughter Chelsea and husband Jason of Seattle, and her sister-in-law and best friend, Marie Campbell of Victoria. May was born in Nova Scotia and grew up in Kingston, Ontario. She was a proud member of the Canadian Army during World War II and served in the CWAC and Military Intelligence. After Pat retired from the military, they moved to England where they lived for 11 years. They returned to Canada and full retirement in Youbou in 1974. May took great joy in her Labrador Retrievers, gardening and traveling. She loved to have children around her and several children who grew up in Youbou remember dropping in to Grannie May’s house for ice cream and a pep talk after school. Her courage, strength and generosity remain an inspiration to all who knew her. Her family would like to thank the Mount Edwards staff for their kindness and care. Special thanks also to VIHA caregivers, the volunteers of Meals on Wheels, neighbors Rick and Wendy West, the Carlow family, and the members of the Youbou Volunteer Fire Department who made it possible for May to live comfortably and safely in her Youbou home until the age of 96.
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Many thanks for the concern towards me over the past couple of weeks. I am happy to say that I am home. I’m grounded, so stop by for coffee! Marie Bergstrom
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WEIGHILL, John G. Oct 26, 1942 - Nov 16, 2013
Survived by his wife of 44 years Jean, and children Cameron (Dorianna & Pietro) and Aggie, John passed away peacefully on Saturday. A Grey Cup theme Celebration of Life will be held November 24, 2-5 p.m. at the Lake Cowichan Curling Club. In lieu of flowers we ask that individuals make a donation to the Cowichan Bowmen’s Jr. program or a children’s program of their choice.
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The inside back: A little of this and that 55 Coronation Street in Lake Cowichan are hosting a ‘50s theme dance with live music on Saturday, Nov. 23. Doors open at 7 p.m. • The Youbou Community Church Society will be hosting craft sales on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church’s hall in the basement. Come early to get a cinnamon bun! • The Valley Fish and Game Club, 6190 Mayo Road, is having a Turkey Shoot on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Elves have been busy to ensure the sights Gazette and sounds of Christmas fill the Honeymoon Barb Janzen (right) buys a couple of raffle tickets Bay Heritage Hall for the Honeymoon Bay from Carol-Ann Vessey of the Lake Auxiliary at Society’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair Country Grocer last week. on Saturday, Nov. 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. With over 30 tables you’re sure to find something for everyone on your The Lake Auxiliary to Cowichan District list. Hospital had a table set up at Lake Cowichan • The Cowichan Lake United Way Country Grocer on Friday, Nov. 15 selling Breakfast returns to the Shaker Mill Resraffle tickets on a beautiful gift basket and taurant in Lake Cowichan on Friday, Dec. some custom jewelry. 6 from 7 - 9 a.m. Donations to the United All proceeds from the raffle go to the CDH Way may be made at the Breakfast. Call Pat and Cairnsmore Place in Duncan. Foster, 250-749-3730 for more information. The Lake Auxiliary has been doing their good work around the lake for over 35 years • Country Grocer is honoured to team up and have a membership of more than 25 with the Help fill a Dream Foundation for ladies. The group also do some knitting for the third year. the long term residents at Cairnsmore Place. You can purchase an Island grown Dream bouquet — $3 from each bouquet sold goes to the Foundation — or a $2 paper shirt at the till — all proceeds go to the • The Cowichan Lake Seniors Centre at
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Foundation. In a few weeks, CG will be getting their Island grown Christmas trees too and $2 from every tree sold will go to Help Fill a Dream. • Cowichan Lake Community Services’ Christmas Hampers project is ready to take names. “If you need one, you can apply at the office until Dec. 6. Please bring ID, proof of residency and proof of income source.” read CLCS’s Facebook post. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted, and you will receive a tax receipt. New, unwrapped toys, and non perishable foods are now being collected at their office on 121 Point Ideal Road, in Lake Cowichan. “If you would like to volunteer, we will be packing the hampers on Dec. 17 and handing them out on Dec. 18.” the post continued. They can always use volunteers, especially those with trucks to help deliver the hampers. Call Angie at 250-749-6822 for more information. • In October one of the many visitors to “the studio-by us” was Vera Crane who was the door prize winner for that month. She received a turned-wood hanging ornament by Dave Thompson.
☞ Poinsettias for cash
The bright red of poinsettias and the boughs of fir are synonymous with Christmas. The LCS grads are keeping their fundraising growing by offering B.C. grown
poinsettias for sale as a fundraiser for their whitewater rafting dry-grad trip. There are two sizes and three colour options for the poinsettias along with the choice to buy a holiday planter and/or a wreath too. Call Laurie for more info and to order. 250-749-6612.
☞ Missing fridge becoming cold case Lake Cowichan Furniture has had a couple of appliances stolen in the last two weeks and would like to have them returned. These were not your regular models, or even stainless steel, they are made out of plywood and have been a fixture on the back wall of their store for some time — see the photo above. The signs went missing the first week of November. Although they were not really expensive, the owners of the store would certainly like to get them back. If you have seen or know anything about a plywood fridge, stove, washer and dryer, please call Lorna at Lake Cowichan Furniture at 250-749-4363.
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