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The difference 20 years makes: 1994 was busy year in Lake Cowichan PAGE 6
Caught by surprise: Hydro bill comes in at $1,400 more than previous PAGE 2
Off to see the wizard: Kaatza Players ready to follow Yellow Brick Road PAGE 10
Lake council OK with more spending to buy regional parks
Local hockey player lines up with the Canucks
Subject to CVRD approval: If adopted, move would cost taxpayers an additional $1.20 a year
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Hydro user surprised by massive jump Caught by surprise: Bill comes in at $1,400 more than previous estimates Ross Armour
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A Honeymoon Bay man is astounded at his recent hydro bill which saw an increase of $1,400 from this time last year. The problem centres around the installation of a new smart meter that now allows BC Hydro to view hydro use online. Leah Fjelstad had his new meter installed two months ago and his latest bill reads over $1,800. “This time last year I was charged $414 but apparently that was just an estimate,” said Fjelstad. “I’ve just received my bill for the last billing period and it was over $1,800. I went crazy.” Fjelstad claims he has been charged a similar “estimated” fee for the past nine months, which was the last time a BC Hydro representative visited his home to read the old meter. “I haven’t had somebody come out and read my meter since last March. They’re now collecting for the past nine months that I was charged their estimates so this $1,800 is the start of me catching up.” BC Hydro’s Ted Olynyk confirmed the estimates is something Hydro has been doing for a while now. “They’re based on traditional consumption
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per meter. We normally read one month and then estimate the next,” said Olynyk who says the issue in this case is “not a smart meter issue, it’s a billing issue.” “It’s always challenging to talk about customer accounts,” he said. “Sometimes we get enquiries because we’ve overestimated, sometimes we underestimate. More often than not the concern would be that we’ve overestimated then people get a refund. Very rarely do we underestimate. “He (Fjelstad) had a big bill so we will contact the customer to arrange a payment method in installments. Anybody who is having trouble making their bill should contact and talk to us as we want to keep the power on.” Fjelstad, with 20 years of electrical engineering behind him, duly called up BC Hydro in order to get an explanation and claims he was given “four different stories” with regards to the excessive bill. He was initially told the new meter was “not transmitting.” “With this new smart meter, they can now read it online. They (eventually) told me, after I got through to somebody else, what my demand was and what I am burning now. I sense that if I don’t re-pay them they’ll cut me off, although they’ll let me re-pay it over an extended period.” Fjelstad also claims BC Hydro couldn’t explain the reasoning or concept behind their estimation prices. “I figured I used about 5,000 kW so would owe them about $500 as it was a little cold
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Bemoaning Honeymoon Bay resident Leah Fjelstad holds proof of his hydro bills that show a significant increase in comparison to 12 months ago.
(during the last billing period). I don’t know if I’ll have to pay $1,800 every month (going forward).” Fjelstad had the smart meter installed because BC Hydro charges users $35 each month for a representative to read the oldstyle meter — $70 every billing period. Olynyk sees the smart meter as a step
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“Alex and I had a fantastic time at the game, we were given the red carpet treatment,” John said. “Alex got to go on the players bench, glove pump and high five with all the players. When Alex was on the ice he stood between Kevin Bieksa and his favourite Canuck, Daniel Sedin. He had the chance to talk to them both.” Alex excitedly repeated a comment by
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forward. “The new meters give the exact reading and people can sign up for a MyHydro account online and sign-in to see their hourby-hour consumption from the day before,” he said. “We take a picture of every old meter and the new one starts at zero.” because it was more than his.” In a photo from the Canucks website (canucks.nhl.com) Alex can be seen standing on the blue line with the Vancouver starting line-up as members of the Canadian Forces rappel from the rafters of the Rogers Arena — part of the forces 100th year Celebration. He and his father were then escorted to their seats high up in the arena to watch Vancouver lose to the Edmonton Oilers 4-2. Alex’s father had entered the Vancouver Canucks Save-on-Foods BC Hockey’s “Every Kid’s Dream” contest last October and Alex was chosen as one of 10 minor hockey players invited on the ice with the team. This opportunity was open to 9- to 13-year-old members of the B.C. Minor Hockey Association. Alex was also the seventh man skating with the Cowichan Valley Capitals at a home game last year.
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Town may start fining people for repeat false fire alarm calls Why should taxpayers pay? Callouts total more than $8,000 for month of December
Councillor Bob Day says December report for the fire department seems high and thinks repeat false alarm call-out offenders should be charged a fee.
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Lake Cowichan council is considering implementing bylaws to give the town the power to fine repeated offenders of fire alarm call-outs. A discussion came about at the regular council meeting on Jan. 28 following a hefty fire bill submitted to council by the Lake Cowichan Fire Department. LCFD’s incident report for December 2013 totals $8,274.37 for call-outs and practices. Councillor Bob Day said he “thought that was a little high.” “There were several fire alarms activated and they cost about $300 each,” said Day who presented the
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report. “It looks like some were from the Riverside Inn but Stanley Gordon Elementary School has had a water pipe issue as well.” A total of seven fire alarms were activated throughout the area in December that the fire department had to respond to. “I think we should create a policy so that repeated offenders are charged a fee for the same issue. For example with Stanley Gordon, if it’s a plumbing issue,” said Day. Mayor Ross Forrest agreed. “If they’re not fixing the problem, why should the
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taxpayers have to continue to pay for that?” said the mayor. Councillor Jayne Ingram asked the table why the alarms were being activated in the first place and pondered whether there was just a fault somewhere down the line. The Town’s chief administrative officer Joseph Fernandez said in some cases alarms activators had “made some changes but the problem had come back.” The mayor did sympathize with all involved. “I’m sure the majority are weather-created but the problems should have recourse if they’re not fixed,” said Forrest.
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Court ruling can’t be disrupting our classrooms again There are two reasons why the B.C. government must appeal the latest court ruling that damns its conduct, assesses damages of $2 million plus lawyer bills and appears to hand the B.C. Teachers’ Federation the keys to the treasury. The first is practical politics. The legislature reopens Feb. 11, ironically right after Family Day. The second reason is practical economics. The 2014 budget has gone to press. Government lawyers told the court that retroactively returning to 2001 classroom rules could cost $500 million, an estimate Justice Susan Griffin dismissed as “speculative.” It could include compensation to retired teachers for earnings they gave up. This retroactive lump would be on top of BC the ongoing By Tom Fletcher costs, running to hundreds of millions more as 60 school districts try to reassemble the world of 2002. This union victory began when the Supreme Court of Canada invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining in 2007, based on “freedom of association” in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The BCTF is piggy-backing on that landmark decision, in favour of the Hospital Employees’ Union, after Gordon Campbell ran roughshod over their sweetheart contract from the Glen Clark years. That one was settled for $85 million, including retroactive payments. In case there are parents and taxpayers who still believe that all would be calm had the NDP won the 2013 election, allow me to put that to rest. NDP leader Adrian Dix took to his Facebook page a couple of days after last week’s ruling, joining calls for an apology from Clark. That would be for what Justice Griffin characterized as deliberately provoking a strike to build public
support for the latest of a long line of settlements imposed on teachers. Within minutes, Dix received this caustic response from Tara Ehrcke, president of the Greater Victoria teachers’ union. “But where was the NDP during the election campaign?” Ehrcke asked Dix. “You committed a measly $100 million – a third of what it will take to restore class sizes and less than the [NDP] platform in 2009, and only pocket change more than the Liberals’ Learning Improvement Fund of $75 million.” Note the mindset of this prominent member of the radical fringe that controls the BCTF. “A measly $100 million.” An extra $25 million? “Pocket change.” This is the same union boss who demanded that Bureau hundreds of teachers be hired his week, so reorganizing current classes in the middle of the school year to make them smaller by one or two students. Parents and students would endure yet another major disruption of the public school system. And who needs an increase in rural ambulance service or drug and alcohol treatment for street kids. Let’s get those teacher-librarians back in schools, and slightly reduce class sizes to offset declining enrolment! No government, B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party, can let its unions control their own payroll, just as no private company can. That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in provoking an illegal strike in 2012. It made outrageous benefit demands and cancelled extracurriculars for months before it even specified its wage demand. Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week. Both sides need to cease fire. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. Reach him at tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.
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Ponder this before a pool decision
The Town recently entered into an agreement with • Does this make our community a more attractive the City of Duncan and the District of North place to live in? Cowichan that would allow residents to • Who really benefits? have equal access to the Cowichan Aquatic • What social or financial impact does this Centre. agreement have for our citizens? This was a very contentious and much• Does it provide a health component to discussed issue. It is hard enough to make our community? decisions on matters that are just local in You have to focus on how a particular nature, but making a decision on something issue can benefit “us,” not just on how it that goes beyond our jurisdiction makes the can benefit “me.” Essentially that is what a process even more difficult. community is about. If we all only support We realize that with all of our decisions, MAYOR’S REPORT the ideas that benefit “me,” our community there will be some who oppose any outcome. as a whole may well be the loser. We try to make our decisions on what we feel best I have to compliment council on coming together serves our community. and unanimously voting in favour of trying out a oneOn any issue, the first question each of us normally year user access agreement for the Cowichan Aquatic ask of ourselves is: “How does this benefit me?” Centre with the proviso that we go to the public for its As elected officials, we cannot, however, allow our opinion on continuing this arrangement. personal bias to influence a decision. Because we are Everyone has a right to an opinion and your opinions elected to represent all of our constituents, the question matter to us. we then have to ask on any issue is, “how does this To resolve the use of the Cowichan Aquatic Centre benefit “us,” with “us” being the community as a issue for the future, we have decided to ask eligible whole. voters of the Town to come in to the municipal office Some questions on how an issue and particularly this and let us know whether we should extend the equal one benefits ‘us’ should be: access arrangement for the Cowichan Aquatic Centre • Does this add value to our community? beyond 2014. • Does the value outweigh the cost? —Ross Forrest, Mayor of Lake Cowichan.
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Hillary Kidd “I have only been here a couple of weeks. I would like to see more clothing stores.”
Dan Johnston “We have got enough restaurants, and hardware stores. We need a new bar, or someone with a couple million bucks to buy [the Riverside].”
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What type of business would you like to see open in Lake Cowichan?
Rod Eckert “A car wash. There was two of them now there is none. With all the mud on the road from Honeymoon Bay and the logging trucks there is no place to wash your car.”
Tracey Johnson “A quaint little coffee shop or deli where you can get deli sandwiches.”
Ulla Sampson “I would say a Superstore, something with good prices where everything is together so you are not driving all over.”
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New Lighting goes up on South Shore Road. BC Hydro will be hooking up power and the lights should be working around the middle of February, after that, Coun. Bob Day is looking forward to seeing banners hung on the poles. Malcolm Chalmers
Changes need to be made to get people working In my opinion: Tradespeople should be allowed to deduct the expense of travelling long distances to work Too many of our neighbours are still looking for good quality jobs after the economic downturn of 2008 and the years of forestry cuts and mill closures before that. The federal government could be doing more to help. The Conservatives say they are great economic managers but more and more families are finding it hard to put food on the table, pay all the bills and save for children’s education plans or parents’ retirement needs. And when the federal government does come up with a plan, it usually means re-directing money from an existing program. The Canada Jobs Grant is a good example. Announced in Budget 2013 as a new PPP – private, public and province, the grant would cut the $300
million the provinces currently get to provide skills training and redirect it to a new grant that is shared between the federal government, employers and the provinces. After spending $2.5 million on television advertising for the new grants, Conservatives had to admit the program still doesn’t exist since provinces objected to having to pay part of the grant and find money to keep the skills training programs operating. We need concrete ideas to get Canadians working again. Many constituents have contacted my office concerned about the large number Jean Crowder of employers using temporary foreign workers to fill job vacancies. While an employer can deduct the cost of bringing foreign workers to a job site, including travel; regular working Canadians cannot do the same, often making the cost of going to work unaffordable. New Democrats introduced Bill C-201, an Act to allow tradespersons and indentured apprentices to deduct from their taxable income any travel
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and accommodation expenses that they have incurred in order to secure and maintain employment in a construction activity at a job site that is located at least 80 km away from their ordinary place of residence. The Conservatives oppose this bill, claiming it would be too expensive for the fragile economy – although that isn’t stopping them from suggesting income splitting for any Canadian family with children, a much more expensive tax credit program. Some have suggested the bill would “raise equity concerns” by offering the tax credit only to tradespersons. That is true but New Democrats have no objections to expanding this to benefit other workers. After the recent changes to EI legislation that forces workers on EI to take jobs up to 100 km away from their residence without any provisions for people to cover increased transportation costs would be one situation where a tax credit could help. Our intention was to keep the focus of the Bill narrow so it would remain revenue neutral. After all, if tradespeople can reduce the cost of working, they will work more and pay more in taxes. Jean Crowder is the NanaimoCowichan Member of Parliament.
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Utility bill survey on pool will miss a lot of residents
Dear Editor An open letter to Lake Cowichan council regarding the Duncan pool funding contribution. It appears efforts are underway to survey the opinion of residents of Lake Cowichan in regards to a town commitment for future funding contributions to the Duncan pool via the up-coming mail-out of utility bills. I am somewhat unclear about the purpose of this survey as residents of Lake Cowichan elected you to represent everyone. In particular, I am concerned, and urge you to exercise due diligence on this. A survey only accessible to those who own property in Lake Cowichan may be deemed discriminatory, no matter what its purpose may be. Those residents in Lake Cowichan who are tenants, in my understanding, would appear to be excluded from access to this survey as it would only reach their landlords. However, any increase in property taxes due to pool contributions would be passed down to them also. This demographic might consist of residents who are the most affected by pool access affordability. In addition, there may be different opinions under one roof (most properties, I would think, consist of joint ownership, i.e. couples), yet, the type of survey that appears to be planned via the utility bill mail out would most likely solicit one response per property only. Again, this may be deemed to be discriminatory. I hope you will continue to represent all residents of Lake Cowchan. In my opinion, a survey via utility mailout is not inclusive and might be deemed discriminatory. I would like to suggest that if a survey is needed to support your decisions as elected representatives who obviously enjoy a high degree of trust (see last election), consider placing an on-line survey on the website of the Town of Lake Cowichan (i.e. tiger survey). Respectfully and in appreciation of your service to this community, Martin Breuhan Lake Cowichan
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Vicki Ordano
Occupation: Program assistant, Youbou Hall Hometown: Lake Cowichan Always wanted to: visit Eastern Canada Best thing about living here: is the scenery Fave activity: working with kids and doing handicrafts Fave food: ham and scalloped potatoes Wish I were better at: public speaking My guilty pleasure is: my friend’s chocolate cheesecake! My go-to wardrobe staple: jeans I define down time as: doing yoga My proudest moment is: when my son was born Fave moment of the day: is night time; I would rather be up at night rather than the day In my fridge you’ll find: cheese
In my car I listen to: a mixed CD that I made containing all different types of music. If I had a million dollars: I would buy my son a new car
Wood Wood Heat Workshop Workshop
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6:30 pm 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Island Mesachie Room Room Island Savings Savings Centre, Mesachie 2687 Duncan 2687 James James Street, Duncan Wantto tolearn learnhow how to… to… Want Reduce the the cost cost of of fuel fuel by using 25% Reduce 25% less less firewood firewood forthe thesame same amount amount of heat? for Save up up to to $450* $450* on on a a new new woodstove Save woodstove during during the the months of March and April? months of March and April? Reduce 70% 70% of of the the wood wood smoke smoke coming Reduce coming out out of of your your chimney? chimney? Improvethe the air air quality quality in in your your neighbourhood? Improve neighbourhood? Please join us for an educational evening Please join us for an educational evening on on residential residential wood wood heating. heating. Topicscovered coveredwill will include: include: Topics Smart Burning Techniques to Maximize Efficiency and MiniSmart Burning Techniques to Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Emissions ● Planning, Installing & Maintaining a Wood mize Emissions ● Planning, Installing & Maintaining a Wood Heating System ● Wood Heating Options and Firewood Heating System ● Wood Heating Options and Firewood Preparation Preparation FREE ADMISSION! DOOR PRIZES! ADMISSION! DOOR An Industry FREE Professional will be available to PRIZES! answer any An Industry Professional will be available to answer questions you may have. Be sure to ask us aboutany the CVRD questions you may have. Be sure to ask us about the CVRD Regional Woodstove Exchange Program, offering a $300 cash Regional Woodstove Exchange Program, offering a $300 cash rebate and a $50 retailer discount*, beginning March 3, 2014; rebate and a $50 retailer discount*, beginning March 3, 2014; further financial assistance up to $700 may be available to further financial assistance up to $700 may be available to qualifying low income applicants. qualifying low income applicants. *at participating retailers *at participating retailers
Bring along a piece of firewood, and we’ll put it to the moisture Bring test! along a piece of firewood, and we’ll put it to the moisture test! For further information contact: For further information contact: CVRD Engineering Services Phone: 250-746-2530 CVRD Engineering Services Phone: 250-746-2530 Toll Free: 1-800-665-3955, Toll Free: 1-800-665-3955, Website: www.cleartheaircowichan.ca Email: es@cvrd.bc.ca Website: www.cleartheaircowichan.ca Email: es@cvrd.bc.ca COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT 175COWICHAN Ingram Street, Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8 VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT Phone: (250) 746-2500 Duncan, Fax: (250) 746-2513 175 Ingram Street, B.C. V9L 1N8 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca www.cvrd.bc.ca Phone: (250) 746-2500 • Fax: 746-2513 Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250)(250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca www.cvrd.bc.ca Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca www.cvrd.bc.ca
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Located across the street from the Riverside Inn, this building was built for use as a florist shop which for some reason never materialized. Soon after, in May 1994, Diamond Billiards (pool tables and pizza) opened in the new North Shore Road building. About a year later, and after a complete renovation, the business opened — minus the pool tables — as Cow Town Cafe. In December 1999 Denise (who worked at the cafe) and Bill Allen purchased the business which they sold in 2007. A couple years later the couple purchased the building. Although they no longer own the business, they continue to own the building that today operates under the name Cow Cafe.
1994, a busy year for Lake Cowichan 1994 was a busy year for the community of Lake is no longer used except by old-timers and longCowichan. timers — was a branch of the Toronto Dominion Dozens and dozens of events were planned for Bank (TD), Jolly’s Restaurant (owned by Roger the 50th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the and Lorrie Hamilton) and a law office. Today Village of Lake Cowichan in August of that year. it houses the Shaker Mill restaurant and Home Several other events and changes took place in Hardware. There was an ice cream parlour called the community that year and every year since. Chuckles which was located on the grounds of What changes have occurred in the past twenty Krakowec’s Esso garage. years? Don Fern’s Lake Service garage was still 1994 was the year that the Youbou Giants baseoperating from property located on the corner of ball team took the Little League championship South Shore and North Shore Roads. The site had as well as the year-round tournament win. Team been the location of a gas station and mechanic members included Jessie Close, Chris Marshall, shop, owned by Henry Nash, many Aaron Neuffer, Nick Hyek, Tony years prior. Sawyer, Eli Blazewicz, Chris HartOriginally the location of the B. mann, Steve Merrick, Paul Clark, C. Telephone Company exchange, Joe Anderson, Jessie Callahan, the Mildred Child Annex building, Kristen Neuffer and their coach located beside the village municipal Neil Merrick. Rolli building, was being used as council During the summer of ‘94 Canada Gunderson chambers with the local Economic West Skating School took place Development office in back. PAGES OF HISTORY at the local arena with many local Located on North Shore Road skaters and four from Oregon enwas the popular Dormouse Crafts rolled in the program. Well-known store. It was owned and operated by Doretta Dapros Jan and Nancy Glerup provided skating invis and her daughter Lorri Hamilton, they carried struction with Michelle Davis and Rhonda Rajala many items and conducted craft-making classes. handling the dormitory duties. Most of the building has since been torn down Another change occurred when the local fire leaving just enough space for Denise Allen’s department was linked to the 911 emergency newly opened bottle depot. number. Next door to the Dormouse was the newly conAccording to the Aug. 10, 1994 edition of the structed Diamond Billiards building which today Lake News, and Kaatza Station Museum, 1994 is the home of the Cow Café. saw the formation of a new Lake Cowichan RateThe newly completed Central Park Plaza, payers Association. The association was made which today holds a pharmacy, eye and hearup of enthusiastic residents who had an interest ing clinic and a medical office, was ready and in the civic affairs in the community. The newly open for business. The top floor held six “luxury elected executive officers and members included: condominiums” (starting at $97,000 per) all with chairman Rod Peters, vice-chairman Ian Balda lovely view of Central Park. ing, secretary Ursula Clark, Cam Cuthill, Leslie The sales reps at H.W. Dickie’s Real Estate Whyte, Wayne Palliser, Gary and Yvonne Paton office (which was located beside the local Royal and Dick McQuinn. Bank) included Linda Friesen, Reg Davis and Rose Magdanz. In the same building was Bob Lewis, Notary Public. ◊◊◊ Next to the Trails End Pub (now Jake’s at the Lake) were Shandra’s Fashions, Edie Wragg Denturist and Fantasy Floral. Thumbs up to local resident, and column Lake Cowichan Secondary School had a new reader, Cathy Monti for helping solve look, with its “multi-million dollar renovations a History Mystery and to Ernie Dods costing less than a replacement.” for identifying Bill Holt as one of the champion Located In the old Smith Block — a name that loggers cited in last week’s column.
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WHEN YOU WANT IT LISTED - WHEN YOU NEED IT SOLD COMMERCIAL LISTINGS Lot 5, Cowichan Lake
$199,000
$299,000
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.
WOODLANDS PROPERTY 1.27 ACRES
NEW LISTING
271 South Shore Road
9.22 acres F-1 zoning. Many potential uses, including horticulture & agricultural. Could be a great hobby farm.
1.27 acres with the potential to build a new home up higher on the property to take advantage of the superb lake views. Property backs on woodlands, so the only concern you might have is the elk eating your garden. Existing 2 bed/1 bath, home is marginal.
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Immaculate 3 bedroom/4 bathroom home on three levels with several patios and 2 balconies to enjoy the sunsets. Loads of added features including an alarm system, built in vacuum, heated storage area and potential wine storage room. What more could you need?
$287,000
330 Carnell Drive
$239,000
$439,900
CLEAN & COZY
#39-211 Madill Rd.
$465,000
40 Somenos St.
NEW LISTING
Lovely 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home. May upgrades include a new roof, renovated kitchen, renovated bathroom with a new en-suite, separate dining room – great for entertaining. The entrance features a woodstove that is sure to keep the home warm during those cold winter months. Nice level lot and room for RV Parking. What a Great Family Home!!
$259,000
6591 Bear Lake Road
$259,900
200 Oak Lane
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.
GREAT STARTER HOME or investment property. With 5% down payment, your mortgage payments would be about $725 per month. Currently used as a rental income for $875 per month. Several updates including laminate flooring and remodelled bathroom. A Great Opportunity to get into the housing market!
$150,000
92 Cowichan Ave. East
ORIGINAL WOOD FLOORS
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.
$89,900
Great 4 bedroom, 2 bath rancher with many upgrades including new doors, windows, roof and flooring. The kitchen has been upgraded with oak cabinets, the living room has a big bay window and the fireplace has a new insert. Large deck with hot tub, and a generous back yard complete with single car garage. Great location, close to town and schools. Perfect for families or retirees.
OPEN CONCEPT
NEW LISTING
Beautiful quality home in the Slopes. Custom design open plan kitchen w/ fir cabinets & travertine floors. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a potential in-law suite w/ fabulous walk-in shower. With quality construction throughout, New home warranty and features such as a heat pump, this home may be just what you have been looking for!
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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.
GREAT FAMILY HOME
BEAUTIFUL QUALITY HOME
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EXECUTIVE HOME
3 BEDROOM / 4 BATH
Appearances are deceiving. This home is entry level but has a fully finished basement. Many updates including flooring, Low Energy Windows, vinyl decking and more. This is a great family home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a big family room.
101 Beech Crescent
$64,900-$99,900
$170,000 $174,000
AFFORDABLE
340 Carnell Drive
$59,590
268 Castley Heights
Minutes from the Duck Pond & trestle foot bridge. for sale – purchase both, live in one & rent out 3 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
$29,900
$299,500
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!
HALF DUPLEX
Great family home with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Large living room with big windows to enjoy the awesome lake views & two skylights to add natural light. En-suite bathroom was recently upgraded to an enclosure with pole and seat for those with mobility challenges. Upgraded laminate flooring in both den and family room, ceramic tiles in the bathroom and built in vacuum. Large double garage and nice level yard. Close to town and minutes from the boat launch.
207 North Shore Road
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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.
FIRST TIME LISTING
$281,000
Corner lot developed with two buildings which is currently providing rental income.
GREAT NEWS – Marble Bay Cottages is now zoned for Full Time Living! These private and quiet lots offer spectacular views of the lake and the mountains. In addition to being affordable, owners have access to a private lake front park. Visit our website for further details www.lkc.ca
RURAL SETTING
#55-3497 Gibbons Road
Comprised of 4 separate parcels totalling 75.5 acres. Zoned R-3 Urban Residential, P-1 Parks & C-1 Local Commercial.
LAKE VIEW LOTS
$199,000
250 South Shore Road
South East facing lot just waiting for your house plans. Only a 30 second walk to beautiful Cowichan Lake.
$124,000
#58-211 Madill Road
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. D REDUCE
$1,340,000
Recently restored 2 bedroom condo in quiet complex in Lake Cowichan. Beautiful floors, updated kitchen & bathroom, nice layout with in-unit laundry.
INVESTOR ALERT!
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161 South Shore
Aldermere Lands
$69,900
QUIET COMPLEX
$95,000
10471 Arbutus Road
470 Point Ideal
6755 Fifth Street, Honeymoon Bay
TWO C-1 COMMERCIAL LOTS Two C-1 commercial lots offered for sale as a package. The pre-fabs are not included but are negotiable. There is a wide range of options with C-1 zoning which include: Retail, office, clubs/theatre, auto supply, welding-machine shop or even a child care facility. These lots are the best Lake Cowichan has to offer!
Fixer Upper! This house has good bones and just needs someone with vision to give it some TLC. Nice yard including a plum tree. Original wood floors in the living room and upstairs bedrooms. Bring your creativity to this property!
SOLD 148 Comiaken
$159,000
$200,000
#84 - 90 Lakeview
$163,000
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Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell Selling in the winter: Yard is brown, weather is bad, less daylight – what do you do? Put some extra effort into making your house stand out. Think warm, cozy and homey, adjust the thermostat to a warmer temperature to make it welcoming. Leave on your gas or electric fireplace. Turn all the lights on and open the blinds.
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Kaatza Players ready to follow the Yellow Brick Road
Off to see the wizard: Strong cast headlines adaptation of classic musical Malcolm Chalmers
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At a meet-and-greet on Jan. 19 to kick off the Kaatza Lakeside Players spring 2014 production of L. Frank Baum’s classic The Wizard of Oz we were introduced to talented singer Lynnea Bruce. Bruce was chosen to play the lead role of Dorothy in this year’s production. Producer Lily Laird said the play will be better for her presence. “She has an incredible singing voice; a play like this wouldn’t work if someone with a strong voice like hers wasn’t in that role.” Bruce is fulfilling a lifetime goal of playing Dorothy in the musical. She has previously been singing on many Island stages as well as in the 2012 Chemainus Theatre production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Auditions were held in early December to pick the 30 cast members — the largest cast to date.
There are eight lead roles and plenty of munchkins acting in the play. Brandon de Pol is in the role of the Tin Man, Dale Winters plays the cowardly Lion and Colin Wylie is the Scarecrow. Rounding out the eight leads, Andrew Paterson plays uncle Henry, Laird steps on stage as the wicked witch, Annette Jamieson plays the good witch and McKenzie Paterson is the guard. Artistic director Dena McPhee will co-direct with Lindsay Anderson. Like all other KLP productions, volunteers have a hand in just about every aspect of this show from the 30 to 50 stage hands and technical people who build the sets and light the stage to the tailors who make the costumes. During the meet-and-greet friends and family members were invited to hear two of the classic songs from the show, off to see the wizard and Somewhere Over the Rainbow. If the quality of those two songs represent the rest of the play, it will be worth seeing twice. The Wizard of Oz will have seven shows starting Tuesday, May 6 to Saturday, May 10 which will have a matinee and evening performance and a final matinee on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11.
Six more weeks of winter won’t stop Lake Cowichan gardeners
or wind. You can use the spray on roses as well, but As I write this, the temperature has risen from 0°C always check package directions for conditions. in the early morning to a balmy 3°C. Some hardy vegetables like kale, bok choy, The day started out overcast with a sprinkle of spinach, green onions and radishes can be seeded light snow/rain mix around 1 now in cold frames or a p.m. The sun peeked through the greenhouse. clouds just after 3 p.m., light rain/ Cover a patch of earth with snow mix started again around hay and plastic to keep it fairly 4:30 p.m. for a short time, then dry and after Feb. 14 you can some clearing in the west before sow peas in the patch for an LAKE BLOOMS sunset. early harvest. It’s Groundhog Day and some Into the Garden Many hanging basket plants Lake Bloomers Garden Club member groundhogs in North America like lobelia and geraniums can have seen their shadows while be started indoors now. others haven’t. I grow purple sprouting I think I’ll go with the meteorologists who say broccoli under the overhang in the front of our we are most likely going to have six more weeks of house in the fall. It really dries out over the winter winter on the coast. One of the Canadian almanacs so I try and remember to water with a watering can says cold with rain/snow mix for most of the month. of rainwater at least once a week at this time of year. It’s time to pick up the new seed catalogues at the Keeping it moist deters local cats too! local nurseries so you can decide what you want to The Lake Bloomers’ Garden Club is now grow this year. New varieties are coming out every meeting at the Lake Cowichan seniors’ centre, year and it’s always challenging to experiment and beside the post office, on the third Tuesday of the try something new. month. Some of us meet around 12:30 p.m. to have It was a pretty mild January with very little lunch at the centre before the meeting which starts precipitation so we die-hard gardeners are itching to at 1 p.m. get out in the garden. Our planning committee has organized several Now is the time to apply lime to lawns to fight speakers for the coming months but still encourages moss and sprinkle some around your lilacs as they input from members for speakers and tours flourish in an alkaline soil. Broken rhododendron throughout the year. At February’s meeting Barry and other flowering shrub branches should be Lynka from Ravenwood Landscaping will be the pruned off now. guest speaker. Before buds form on fruit trees, prune and spray Let’s hope for a nice warm spring this year. with dormant oil spray on a dry day with no frost By: Carolyne Austin
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From rather ordinary to rather extraordinary Tampa, Florida – Being the best at something is an achievement, and doing it repeatedly is impressive. The Honda Civic’s 16-year streak as the best selling passenger car in Canada is nothing short of astounding. For the introduction the 2014 Civic, Honda chose usually sunny and hot Tampa, to introduce their latest update. It was sunny but anything from hot, with overnight temperatures near freezing. Honda has been improving the Civic continuously since the 7th generation model was introduced as a 2012 model. Last year, for 2013, they updated the styling, handling and interior of the 2013 model and now for 2014 they are at it again. Looks The styling focus for 2014 is on the coupe. Roughly 15 per cent of all Civics are sold as a coupe, the most dominant player in the small coupe market. Last year, this sedan received updates to the front and rear styling to help make it look more upscale and sophisticated, and this year the coupe gets a similar update to the front and back, but the changes are meant to provide a sportier look with a bit more aggression. The most aggressive version of both
addition, the front seats are very supportive and the steering wheel is low and small for a racy feel. What is new for both the sedan and this coupe is the introduction of Display Audio system that is available From fuel on the EX and Touring economy to reliability, models. This is a large iPad-like touch-screen resale value, cost design that lets the driver of ownership and access many functions Inside sportiness the 2014 from the radio to apps One of the reasons that Honda Civic is a good that piggyback off your the Civic is the best iPhone. (No Android apps selling car in Canada is choice yet but they are working the practical, yet sporty Zack Spencer on this.) This taps into the interior in both the sedan power of your phone, in and coupe. Many people, the big screen, with full including me, didn’t integration. I liked the speed and funcinitially like the split dash with the tion of the design but really missed a speedometer on the top and the tarotary dial to adjust the volume over a chometer on the bottom, but over time touch screen volume design. Yes, there this design has proven to be a winner. is a volume control on the steering I was wrong. The split design now wheel but one next to the radio would incorporates more information to see complete the package. without having to take your eyes off the road. The trip computer and other Drive functions like radio station information Honda has made one small change are just below the front window. In and one big change to help with fuel the sedan and coupe is the SI model that gets an even more forceful grille and front bumper design plus a rear spoiler and lower air diffuser. Wheel sizes have also changed with the regular coupe receiving 16-inch wheels, up from 15-inches, and the SI now bumps the size from 17-inches to 18-inches.
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DUNCAN WEST SIDE - 700sf. 2 bdrm. 1 F/Bath. Grn’d lvl. Driveway prkg. New carpet. Shr’d lndry. N/P N/S. Walk to transit. Now. $750 incls. utils. cbl. & WIFI (250)701-3652 LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3 bdrm level entry suite, priv entrance. Inclds W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat incld. Call 250-923-6170. NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE cable. N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo. 250-756-9746.
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☞ Mark your calendar Thursday, Feb. 6 • Family story time at the Lake Cowichan branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library starting at 10:30 a.m. Bring the whole family and join in for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. For more information call 250-7493431. Friday, Feb. 7 • Karate classes start at the upper Centennial Hall at 309 South Shore Road for 5- to 12-year-old beginners registration still available. Call 250-749-6742. • A four week introductory program for students wanting to learn the fundamentals of curling starts. Students aged 5 to 18-years-old will learn basic delivery techniques, sweeping, strategy and the rules of the game. Equipment is provided but registrants will need clean, indoor shoes with good traction. Call 250-749-6742. Check out the Cowichan Lake Recreation’s Winter PlayBook for more classes and activities starting soon.
Saturday, Feb. 8 • Hot-dog fundraiser at Lake Cowichan Country Grocer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to support Aimee Smith who is a young mother of five, fighting cancer and unable to work. • Join in helping the family of Jordan Melchoir with funeral expenses at a Bottle Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saywell Park in Lake Cowichan. If you need early pick-up please call 250-7103250 and ask for Pam.
Wednesday, Feb. 12 • Cowichan Lake Retreads hiking group will be going on a local hike around Spring Beach — a hike suitable for most hikers, with moderate climbs and grades. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. at Saywell Park in Lake Cowichan. The leaders for this hike are Colleen and Gregg. You can call them at 250749-6029 for more information on the hike. If you would like to join in call Cowichan Lake Recreation, 250-749-6742.
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Sunday, Feb. 9 • Valley Fish and Game is holding a trap shoot, trophy shoot and a fun shoot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. An official scorer will be at the club so anyone who has antlers to be measured is welcome to come. The concession will be open. For directions to the club visit their website; valleyfishandgame.com.
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Saturday, Feb. 15 • Honeymoon Bay Community Society continues its free, monthly movie night. The Oscar nominated film Captain Phillips — rated PG13 — will screen at the Honeymoon Bay Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. The $1 Concession will be open for your snacking pleasure.
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Janice Shand, floral manager at Lake Cowichan Country Grocer, holds up a paper heart that your name will be displayed on for your $2 donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The paper hearts will be available for the entire month of February which is Heart and Stroke month. Speaking of hearts, Janice would like to remind everyone that Valentines Day is fast approaching and she has an amazing selection of gifts in stock now for that special person in your life.
☞ Fundraising continues for young Lake mom Come out and support Aimee Smith — a married mother of five beautiful daughters from Lake Cowichan diagnosed with cancer — who requires six weeks of chemotherapy in Victoria and is unable to work. On Feb. 23 there will be a Burger and Beer night at Jake’s at the Lake. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to helping support her family during this time of need. “Lets make this happen, lets lesson the burden.� said one of the organizers Laura Parsons in a Facebook post. There will be also be an auction during the evening with items up for bid like a photo session, a one night stay at the Long Beach Lodge and Resort. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by calling Laura at 250-510-1807 or email her, laurabeverly@hotmail. com.
☞ Host families needed for international student The Cowichan Valley School District’s International Student Program is looking for families who would like to host a student. “We have long term and short term winter, spring and summer hosting opportunities,� said Kevin O’Donnell, the vice-principal of the program in an email. “Criminal record checks are required for all adults residing in your home.� To be a host family, you must be willing to provide emotional, social and academic support and be open to new cultural experiences. It is all important that you are
willing to integrate your student into your family life and share activities together along with having transportation and the ability to pick up students occasionally. You will need to provide a private bedroom with a desk, dresser and closet and healthy meals and snacks Families are paid $800 per month. To find out more about the program visit sd79.bc.ca/programs/international/, look under the Homestay tab for more information or call O’Donnell at 250-7460744.
☞ Choose Cowichan Lake producing new health and wellness brochure The Choose Cowichan Lake committee is producing a health and wellness brochure that will be circulated in the near future to help the Cowichan Lake area residents become familiar with the services — from doctors to massage therapists — in our area. Choose Cowichan Lake has a new email address should you have any questions, suggestions or comments: choosecowichanlake@gmail.com. “Look, in the next couple weeks, for our new Integrated Health Centre located in at the Kaatza Health Centre.� said a post on the committee’s Facebook page. The Centre, at 58 Cowichan Avenue West in Lake Cowichan, will be the ‘home’ of a dietitian, a behaviorist, and a primary health care nurse. These professional health care workers complement the Lake’s new nurse practitioner, and Dr. Toth at Brookside Medical Clinic and Dr. Frose at the walk in clinic.
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• Lake Cowichan author and photographer, Norm Hamilton, has released a new thriller, From Thine Own Well, that is available at Volume One bookstore in Duncan. It’s also available online. Check out fromthineownwell.normhamilton.ca You can meet Norm — and purchase a signed copy of the book — at Lake Cowichan Country Grocer on Feb. 16 from noon to 5 p.m. • The Town of Lake Cowichan has a rebate program for low flush toilets for property owners within the municipal boundaries. Rebates of “$75 for each low flush or dual flush installed where there is both a water and sewer connection.” With water metering in effect this is one way to help lower your water usage. Go to: town.lakecowichan.bc.ca/Toilet%20 Rebate%20Jan2010.pdf for all the information. • The popular Cowichan Lake and District Chamber of Commmerce’s Junk in the Trunk sales are returning the third Sunday of the month, from March to September. Space is limited with only 30 parking stalls and 10 gazebo stalls available. To book call
☞ Daryll Alsbrook headlines Music in the Lake
Music in the Lake’s first concert of the year will be on Friday, Feb. 7, featuring Youbou musician and songwriter Daryll Alsbrook. Alsbrook is a well known entertainer to many at the Lake and also teaches guitar and music theory. He plays folk music from various parts of the world and songs of his own. Concerts are scheduled to be in the lower Centennial Hall in Lake Cowichan, and the price is still an affordable $5.
☞ Family Day activities at the Lake
There will be free skating, rentals, and hot chocolate on Monday, Feb. 10 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, thanks in part to a $1,000 grant from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Youbou Lanes will also have drop-in Rock and Glow Bowling on B.C. Family Day from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., however regular rates apply.
Denim Days donation From left, back: Margaret Christophersen, Lisa Dales, Kathy McArthur, Pinder Denninger, Kim Giles Front: Esther Huston and Amanda Sawatzky
Amanda Sawatzky of Cowichan Lake Community Services was a very happy lady on Friday, Jan. 31 when she accepted a $570 cheque from staff at the Lake Cowichan branch of Island Savings Credit Union. The money was raised during Jeans Day at the branch when the staff would pay money to wear their jeans on a Friday. Sawatzky said the money would go toward youth programs at CLCS.
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