Lake Cowichan Gazette, February 12, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

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Olympic fever: Palsson school embraces spirit of the games PAGE 8

Little Leo: Youbou couple has area’s first 2014 baby PAGE 3

Pickleball: Raquet sport is catching on around the Lake PAGE 14

Thieves target things with wheels Police blotter: Motorcycle and ATV stolen, van broken into

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Cold snap brings ice time and ice show to Lake area

On a frozen Mayo Lake friends Dylan Johnston, Zac Rogers, Connor Mullin and Scottie Johnson have a great game of outdoor lake hockey.

Annual General Meeting Please be advised that Island Savings’ Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan, BC.

Call for Nominations Nominations are now being accepted for four positions on Island Savings’ Board of Directors; please visit iscu.com/agm

Don Willis spends part of his B.C. Family Day shoveling the snow from his sidewalk in Lake Cowichan.

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A cold snap has provided us with an impromptu tourist attraction just off Highway 18 near the Skutz Falls turn off. A leaking plastic water line, has made a large frozen statue of icicles in the surrounding trees. At times there are 10 to 15 cars parked on the side of the road as people accessed the site. > See page 19

158 Athletes, 44 Coaches, and 19 Officials from Vancouver Island - Central Coast (Zone 6) will be at the Mission 2014 BC Winter Games February 20 - 23.

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Youbou man was attacked with ‘edged weapon’

Hawaiian Theme Dance at the Seniors’ Centre

Charges sought: against a Duncan man after argument victim suffers head injuries

Saturday, February 22 Aged 50 and over No minors Live music No-host bar Beer & wine sales Refreshments

Peter W. Rusland Lake CowiChan Gazette A Youbou man is healing from head wounds suffered during a recent argument in a Youbou home, police say. Lake Cowichan RCMP Sgt. Wes Olsen says while rumours of axe attack are false, an “edged weapon” believed used to hit the 43-year-old victim, has been seized. Police aren’t saying exactly what that suspect weapon is, other than it is not an axe, nor a hatchet, his release says. “Police continue to investigate this matter and, although an arrest has not been made, they are forwarding details of the incident to the provincial Crown attorney for a decision on a charge recommendation against a 44-year-old Duncan male.” A package of data is going to Crown for potential charges of assault with a weapon, or assault causing bodily harm, Olsen told the Gazette. The complicated case has involved RCMP detectives with the general investigation section, he noted. “Police had no clear idea of what occurred due to the victim being unable to supply information,” Olsen told the Gazette. It all started Jan. 22 at about 5:55 p.m. when Lake Cowichan Mounties were called to help paramedics at a Youbou residence. Cops found the injured man — whose name hasn’t been released — with profusely bleeding heads wounds. Police learned he had come to that house seeking help, but “was unable to assist police in telling them how or where he had

Police seize 251 pot plants in Youbou

Arbutus Road residence: Man arrested in connection to grow op in Youbou Peter W. Rusland

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A major marijuana grow-op in Youbou was busted Tuesday, as police arrested a male suspect. The collar also seized 251 mature cannabis plants worth

Thieves target things with wheels, and more Continued from page 1 “We don’t know yet how the window was smashed but it was obviously done to gain access to the vehicle,” said Sgt. Wes Olsen. “The assumption would be that there was another vehicle involved as this happened in the middle of nowhere. With minimal traffic it’d be pretty easy to stop, grab and take off again.” The contents stolen include a chop saw, electrical generator, air compressor and assorted hand tools. Meanwhile, police are looking into the break-and-enter of an unoccupied home on Kestrel, just off Blackwood Heights in the Marble Bay area. Those responsible jimmied the front door and took new fridge, stove and dishwasher. In another incident, Feb. 7 brought about a reported break-in to a shed on King George Street. “Culprits broke off the padlock to gain entry,” said the Lake Cowichan RCMP in a press release. “Once inside the shed, the culprit stole tools including a pressure washer, chainsaw, drills, air compressor and an Evinrude boat motor.” RCMP officers wish to remind people to remember to lock and secure their belongings. Lake Cowichan RCMP encourage anybody with information on any of these incidents to call the detachment at 250-7496668 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Police tape marks the scene of an incident on Youbou Road where a man was taken to hospital after being attacked with an edged weapon.

received his injuries.” The victim was taken to Victoria General Hospital for treatment. He was released a day or two later, Olsen explained. Investigation fingered a nearby, unoccupied house believed to have been the crime scene. “Throughout that evening and the next day, police interviewed several people and were able to locate witnesses that indicated the victim was involved in an altercation at the residence located by police,” Olsen says. The sharp weapon, witnesses statements, and other evidence produced data headed to Crown lawyers. some $250,000, plus growing gear. “On Feb. 4 members of the Lake Cowichan RCMP, and the Vancouver Island District General Investigation Section, executed a search warrant on a residence on Arbutus Road in Youbou,” says Sgt. Wes Olsen’s press release, “and located a marihuana-grow operation.” The home’s sole occupant, a 48-year-old male, was arrested on scene, and released on bail, he said. The suspect was not believed to be a lake resident. Olsen pegged the marijuana’s value at about $250,000, based on weed being worth around $1,000 per mature plant. “It was a good-size (grow-op) for inside a residence.” There was no indication the cannabis plants were part of a legal medical marijuana-growing operation, he noted. Police investigation of the case continues. www.lkc.ca

Love Lock bridge Continued from page 1 The lock, inscribed with both their names came with two keys. They had each key engraved; one with her initials, the other with his. Melchior wears his key and her boyfriend, 15-year-old, Hayden Holman wears her key. “I thought it was such a cool idea and after she told me, we went right out and did it within a week or so,” says Holman. “We can’t go to France, but we have our own bridge right here.” The phenomenon of the love-lock bridges has spread worldwide, with locks adorning bridges in cities from Paris, to Rome, Dublin, Algiers and Toronto but they are not without their share of controversy. In several locations, city councils have removed locks, citing them as causing damage to the structures or simply being eyesores. In Florence, Italy more than 5,500 locks were removed from the Ponte Vecchio Bridge after local officials deemed they were damaging the bridge as well as posing an aesthetic problem. Closer to home, the locks along a stretch of the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet have caused controversy, with some seeing them as a romantic reminder while others feel they detract from the natural setting that surrounds them. Melchior and Holman had no agenda when they placed their lock on the bridge last November. They simply wanted to show their love for each other. The couple was able to source their lock and keys locally at Butler Locksmithing in Lake Cowichan, where owner, Erin Butler offers engraving as just one of the many services he provides. Melchior and Holman are looking forward to two celebrations in February. On Feb. 14, they, along with the rest of the world will be celebrating Valentine’s Day while on Feb. 28, they will mark their one year anniversary. “We’re both planning something really special for Valentine’s Day and our anniversary, but it will be a surprise,” says Holman.

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Medical pot farce headed underground

volume. On April 1, medical marijuana This mess was created by growing licences expire across Ottawa in response to a court the country, and only licensed ruling that forced them to make commercial growers will be able to legally fill a prescription for pot. medical pot available. The Harper government remains trapped in a Ottawa is moving to clean up failed war-on-drugs mentality that the mess it created by issuing prevents any innovation or even medical licences all over the country. Since then, municipalities common sense. Cannabis Culture, the pot and have complained that small-scale medical licences have been greatly propaganda empire built by Marc Emery before he was jailed in the exceeded, with many used as U.S., rants about the government’s fronts for a criminal drug trade “war on patients,” amid garish ads that has made B.C. infamous for “pot by post” and exotic weed around the world. varieties. How big is the problem? There “By Health Canada’s own are about 38,000 Canadians estimate, the cost will increase licensed to carry marijuana for from $5 per gram to $8.80 per medical purposes, and half of them live in B.C. Their permission gram – going up by nearly 400 per cent,” its website warns. to grow their own or buy it from Apparently smoking lots of weed designated small-scale growers is really is bad for your math skills. withdrawn in a couple of months. Dana Larsen, who spearheaded Here’s a the ill-conceived look at the and failed community decriminalization level. Police in petition last year, the Fraser Valley heads up the suburb of Maple serious-looking Ridge estimate BC Bureau “Medical Cannabis that it alone has By Tom Fletcher Dispensary.” It has 500 properties done so well at licensed to its location in the drug bazaar of grow pot. No, Maple Ridge is not East Hastings Street that it’s got a a world hotspot for glaucoma or branch office on Vancouver’s west arthritis. It is historically known for its secluded properties and as a side. Its official-looking forms have base for B.C.’s prison system and a long list of conditions where the province’s Hells Angels. only a confirmation of diagnosis Police have only an estimate is required. In addition to genuine because Ottawa’s bungled conditions such as side effects of medical pot scheme conceals the chemotherapy, it includes anxiety, location of licensed growers from provincial and local governments. psoriasis, spinal cord injury and even “substance addictions/ RCMP Insp. Dave Fleugel told withdrawal.” Maple Ridge council last week And did you know you can get that his detachment will first target a vet’s note to buy medical pot for medical growers they know are your pet? linked to organized crime. But it’s Larsen has boasted about the difficult to determine which are exotic offerings of his stores, legal and which are not. including “watermelon hash oil” “This has the potential to at $150 for 2.5 grams. Wow man, cripple the courts,” Fleugel said. that’s like 400 million per cent “Something is going to have to higher! take a back seat if we are going to Fittingly, this farce goes back go after all of them.” underground on April Fool’s Day. The police and fire department Medical users can only order have proposed an amnesty or shipments from an approved grace period, allowing people to commercial producer. disclose their location and have Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter and columnist it properly dismantled without for Black Press. Reach him at tfletcher@blackpress.ca. penalty, to help deal with the

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We all must do our part to clear the smoke Resisting the urge to burn is not something that is hardwired into Cowichan’s DNA. This is a community that was built on and with wood. Trees are everywhere we look: towering, plentiful and easy to replace. We’ve been cutting it down to build our homes and earn our livings for as long as anyone can remember. And if we need to get warm, or clear away waste, we have always done what is safe and easy: we burn. So we recognize change is not going to come easy. But change we must. Last week, the Ministry of Health issued an air quality warning for the Cowichan Valley. The amount of particulates in our air posed a risk for infants, the elderly and those with heart and lung issues. They were urged to stay indoors, while their friends and neighbours were banned from open burning.

Cowichan is in an atmospheric bowl where air tends to settle and stay. Its population continues to grow. The number of cars on our roads and the increased potential for burning means the risk of bad air here will only increase. The Cowichan Valley Regional District recognizes the issue. It also recognizes the number of residents who cling to their pioneer values. It has tried to bring changed attitudes to the valley in a slow, methodical fashion. The windows when people can burn are shrinking. Access to alternatives to burning are growing. Incentives are being offered to encourage homeowners to upgrade their inefﬁcient woodburning stoves. We aren’t the big city and we don’t want to be. Clean air is something we all prize. Make your own changes. Let’s clear the smoke. — Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

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Mike Best “I think the ferry service for what we pay has been poor for many years. I haven’t used the service unless I have to in over a decade. I feel sorry for us, and people who want to come and visit the Island.”

Violet Harmon “My opinion is that it will negatively affect some people and be positive for others. Hopefully it will be handled properly.”

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Do you think Tourism will suffer because BC Ferries is cutting services and raising rates?

Darlene Pohn Absolutely. People won’t visit as often. They won’t be able to afford it.”

Corrina Cornforth “I think people who live on the small islands will have their extra curricular activities off-island — like dancing or gymnastics — cut. As well, those islands have so much to offer to the tourists. A lot of these small home-based businesses on these islands will suffer because the tourists won’t visit as much.”

Christina Prediger “Absolutely. The costs are high enough already, and now there won’t be as much service. Yes, it will negatively affect the communities on the islands.”

Palsson playground campaign is not over yet In my opinion: In wake of Aviva campaign, the need for community support remains On Jan. 28, in the wee hours, the grand prize winners for the Aviva Community Fund projects were announced. As Palsson Elementary School had made it to the finals, it was awarded $5,000 towards their necessary cause. Unfortunately, it did not receive a grant for the rest of the project. We as a community could possibly get together and help our one and only elementary school receive the proper equipment it deserves. Can we not? These are the children of our community. Our future. They deserve better than a tiny play area and a flooded field. I challenge the community to gather now and help the school get the equipment it needs, with the $5,000 headstart it has just received. Here is the write up that was submitted to Aviva: Our Vision To build a safe, accessible, age-appropriate play area for all students and community children at Palsson Elementary School in Lake Cowichan. To support our children’s healthy development, reduce risk factors and provide an amenity that will be an asset to our community. Our Challenge Palsson Elementary School is located centrally in Lake Cowichan. The playground is accessed as a play area for all area residents and visitors outside of school hours. The school has a front play area, a large field at the rear of the school, which is unusable part of the year due to flooding and the

school lacks a covered area for students to get shelter from the elements in inclement weather. The existing play structure at the school is significantly undersized to support the 170 kindergarten to Grade 4 students now enrolled and is suited for preschool-age children. It does not allow nor promote large muscle and gross motor, coordination skills, aerobic activity or social play and cooperation. It is also not accessible or equipped for children with special physical needs. Safety concerns exist given the number of children accessing the structure as well as the diversity of age levels. Children, parents, teachers, school administrators, school district staff and our municipal government all agree that the outdoor play facilities at the school are inadequate. Playgrounds and play structures provide opportunities for young children to develop physical strength, balance and coordination amongst other benefits. Lake Cowichan is a resilient, rural community with higher than average child vulnerability rates (at-risk children) and high unemployment. The local school district has insufficient funds to address the need for significant improvements required but is supportive and has allocated some funds to assist in getting this project completed. Our municipality has no financial resources to contribute but is in support of this initiative. Our community has actively participated in local fundraising efforts led by our school PAC

to support needed playground enhancements. However, as an area with a small population, a high number of retired residents and high unemployment, we do not have the resources to raise the level of funds needed to benefit our children in a timely way. We are doing what we can as a small community with limited resources to address our school’s needs and are continuing to pursue fundraising. The Legacy This project is about more than the provision of a play structure. The recent restructuring of our school district, the amalgamation of two area elementary schools and the reality of further declining funds leaves us with a very clear mandate to gather our efforts to advocate for our young people and ensure they get the education and supports they need to flourish. This playground will help reinforce safe, outdoor play and activities to promote healthy development and help sustain healthy exercise. This playground will serve to enhance the amenities of our elementary school and our whole community, creating an attraction for families considering moving here/staying in our community. Playgrounds are one of few free, safe, healthy entertainment options for children these days, especially in rural areas. In a community with high unemployment and a high number of low-income families, it is imperative to ensure we have opportunities for safe, healthy play. This contribution by the Aviva Community Fund will have significant long-term impact here in the Cowichan Lake area. Tamara McDonald Lake Cowichan

Above: Parents Robert and Erika Campos cradle their new baby Leo. Left: Little Leo rubs his eyes as he tries to sleep through all the doting fuss. Submitted

Youbou’s Little Leo first baby of 2014 for Cowichan Lake area For the second year in a row, Youbou parents have had the first baby of the year for the Cowichan Lake area. Baby Leo Christopher Campos was born on January 17 and weighed eight pounds. He was 21.5 inches long. Lake Cowichan’s Beta Sigma Phi, XI Gamma Kappa, ladies group was pleased to present a basket full of baby goodies to new parents Robert and Erika Campos. Cowichan District Hospital confirmed Leo was the area’s first baby.

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Former members of the Lake Cowichan ice skating club, from left, Justine Miles, Christine Nash, Dwayne Mackie, Linda Atchison and Kirstin Nimmo, were back in Lake Cowichan in November 1988 for a short visit before heading back on tour with Disney Ice Shows. Miles and Nash were in the US while the other three were slated to tour in Europe. It was noted back then, and still today, that this community had a remarkable showing of skaters who made it to the professional level.

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Under the direction of Dena McPhee, the local theatre group, made up of local youngsters, took part in the musical Oliver. It was presented at LCSS in 1985 at the community Variety Show. Included in list of performers were Shannon Knott, Kristy McPhee, Mary Egan, Nichole Elliott, Kent Olson, Carla Calleberg, Jeananne Turner, Heidi Davis, Todd The death of a young man Davidson, — who was parasailJune ofothers 1981 the biggest school Cameron, Mariam Naiomi Vega andInseveral whose names arereunion unknown. ing high above Cowichan Lake while being ever — Lake Cowichan High School 1947-1962 towed by a boat below — occurred in August — took place in the village. of 1980 while horrified friends watched from According to the late Trevor Green’s Greenshore. dale Journals “about 800 of [former students of Things were apparently going well as the LCHS] assembled from near and far to celflyer became airborne then picked ebrate,” He added that “Since the up speed high above the lake when village has not the facilities to cater something went wrong. Accordfor this mish-mash, [the guests] ing to a witness interviewed in the will be in Duncan for much of the Lake News, the man was thrown time.” out of the hang glider which “apIn reality, many of the happenpeared to have crumbled,” falling manRolli ings tookIn place in of Lake Cowichan The death of a young — who was parasailJune 1981 the biggest school reunion Gunderson several hundred feet to his death in and turned out to be, according to ing high above Cowichan Lake while being ever — Lake Cowichan the water below. Pages of History those who attended, a wonderful High School 1947-1962 towed by a brought boat below — took place in the village. December of 1980 mas- — occurred in August and memorable weekend. of 1980 while these-late Trevor Green’s Greensive flooding to the area, horrified resulting friends watched from AugustAccording 1981 saw theto new in the Meade niors housing complex, Manor, nearing shore.Creek bridge being washed out daleOlson Journals “about 800 of [former students of as well as Things big log jams at the Robertson going River well completion. on the river across from were apparently as the Situated LCHS] assembled from near and far to celbridge. Park, the housing units were a welcome flyer became airborne then picked Central ebrate,” He added that “Since the The basement of the Elks building on North addition to the town. The official opening took up speed high as above the lake when place on May 4, 1982. village has not the facilities to cater Shore Road was flooded were other buildings something went wrong. Accordfordecades this mish-mash, [the guests] along the river. Gladys Howe, nee Lomas, who for Riverside Drive and portions of South Shore baby ing to a witness interviewed in the has been described as “the first white will be toinbeDuncan for much of the Road were all News, flooded the due man to rainwas and snow on August Lake thrown born in Lake Cowichan,” died heretime.” melt. 23 at age 82. out washed of the hang “apreality, many of the happenThe river throughglider the oldwhich machine A Rolli quick check of the B.C. ArchivesIn website to have crumbled,” ings took shop, aspeared it had done on several occasionsfalling in reveals that baby Annabella Maud Fraser was place in Lake Cowichan Gunderson years past, causing much havoc Over in born here on February 11, 1894. Annabella several hundred feetfor to many. his death and turned out to be, according to the years several of below. the roads downtown were Maud Gosse (nee died March 7, 1976 the water those whoinattended, a wonderful Pages of Fraser) History raised which solved theof flooding December 1980 problem. brought mas- Vancouver, B.C. and memorable weekend.

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sive flooding to the area, resulting in the Meade Creek bridge being washed out as well as big log jams at the Robertson River bridge. The basement of the Elks building on North Shore Road was flooded as were other buildings along the river. Riverside Drive and portions of South Shore Road were all flooded due to rain and snow melt. The river washed through the old machine shop, as it had done on several occasions in years past, causing much havoc for many. Over the years several of the roads downtown were raised which solved the flooding problem.

August 1981 saw the new seniors housing complex, Olson Manor, nearing completion. Situated on the river across from Central Park, the housing units were a welcome addition to the town. The official opening took place on May 4, 1982. Gladys Howe, nee Lomas, who for decades has been described as “the first white baby to be born in Lake Cowichan,” died here on August 23 at age 82. A quick check of the B.C. Archives website reveals that baby Annabella Maud Fraser was born here on February 11, 1894. Annabella Maud Gosse (nee Fraser) died March 7, 1976 in Vancouver, B.C.

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Above: Paralympian Gord Tuck and Councillor Tim McGonigle enter the gymnasium at Palsson Elementary School complete with the Olympic torch McGonigle carried in the 2010 Paralympic torch relay. Tuck competed in 1998 and 2002 Paralympic Winter Games as an alpine skier. Top right: Damien Essler-Edgar, left, and Wesley Parker parade into the school’s gym for the ‘opening’ of the 2014 mini Olympics. Right: Olly Fawcett and Maximillion Carter wave their Canadian flags at the school’s assembly. The kids were fortunate to have two local people who have taken part in the Paralympics.

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Canadian flags and red toques filled the gymnasium as the students at Palsson Elementary School celebrated the opening day of the 2014 Sochi Olympics Friday morning. Principal Jann Drake opened the assembly with these words: “The Olympic Games demonstrate fair play, pursuit of excellence, leadership, respect, healthy active living and perseverance.” She then introduced former two-time Paralympian, Lake Cowichan resident Gordon

Tuck and Councillor Tim McGonigle, a Paralympic torch runner in the 2010 Vancouver Games. Both then marched into the gym Olympic-style, led by torch bearer McGonigle. In 1998, Tuck competed in the Nagano games in Japan and in the 2002 event in Salt Lake City. His sport was Alpine skiing. Tuck finished 15th in Nagano and 7th at Salt Lake City in the men’s giant slalom on his prosthetic leg. “After I lost my leg I thought life was over, but it’s not. It was just starting; I was only 18 years old,” Tuck told the kids. He spoke about the workplace accident that took his left leg in 1991 and how with a never-give-up attitude he managed to teach himself to ski again, a sport he enjoyed before his accident. With hard work he eventually became good enough to be invited to two Paralympics Games. A gasp could be heard from the children as they all sat up to see Tuck pull up his pant leg up to show them his computerized prosthetic leg. He showed photos of himself skiing downhill at 100kph on one ski and spoke about how much fun it was to be in the Olympics. McGonigle, Olympic Torch in hand, spoke to the kids about how exciting it was to run in Vancouver with the torch and how coaching young men and women playing electric wheelchair hockey taught him to look at life differently. The kids were excited to hold the Olympic Torch themselves.

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Norm Hamilton has drawn inspiration from the far north for his debut novel, From Thine Own Well.

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Norm Hamilton’s political, environmental thriller is very timely for people currently living in the Yukon. But the former Yukon (now Lake Cowichan) resident’s first novel is also quite fitting for folks calling the Warm Land home. From Thine Own Well draws the reader into a dystopian society set in 2036 where, in Canada’s far north, unrestricted fracking and irresponsible mining practices have caused major watersheds and underground streams to become contaminated. A scant 24 years after the infamous FIPA Canada-China agreement, the federal government has

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been sued, effectively bankrupting the country and giving governing authority to a group of corporations, The Coalition. A baker’s dozen of unknown, everyday people and one dog are loosely thrown in together in an effort to resist the powers-that-be. Environmental issues including ones around water supply are near and dear to Hamilton’s heart, and have stemmed from his 40 years spent living in the Yukon. They’re also very much the inspiration of From Thine Own Well. “I’m quite active in environmental issues,” the 62-year-old new-to-Lake Cowichan writer said. “And I’m interested in the politics of things. There are

some concerns and some issues that have been plaguing me for years.” The retired regulations officer pays close attention to government plans, particularly deals like the October 2012 FIPA agreement, which is a focal point in the grab bag novel that includes relationships, action, and humour as well a thought-provoking story line. Hamilton has lived in Lake Cowichan for only a year and has already seen water supply issues come up, noting a meeting he attended on the Cowichan River weir control debacle. “We often tend to take for granted our pristine water sources,” he said. “And we need to push citizens to hold our politicians accountable. “A society that doesn’t have potable water, and that cannot feed itself, is doomed to be beholden to, and controlled by, whomever it is that provides these necessities,” he wrote in a media release. Born and raised in Prince George, Hamilton has a varied background including work as a corrections officer, columnist, owner of a pet shop, and his own photography studio. The retiree has written many feature articles, mostly on photography, published a photographer’s beginner book The Digital Eye, and has helped friends publish their pieces along the way. Writing his own fiction novel’s been on his bucket list for quite some time. And when National Novel Writing Month in November came up, it gave him just the

boost he needed. “I just sat down and began writing,” he said. “The characters and story, they just started developing. They kind of wrote themselves.” And after much re-reading, rewriting, as well hiring a professional editor, From Thine Own was polished off, complete with a cover designed with the help of his graphic designer son. “In my mind and what I’ve been told is it’s very human,” he said. From Thine Own Well reaches out to not just environmentalists but to anyone who appreciates a good page-turner. “And it’s quite thought-provoking. I think it’s for everyone. And I have to remind people this is one possible outcome.”

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And Hamilton’s hoping to get more feedback from folks on the brand-new publication. Most importantly, he hopes to start discussions, whether readers agree with his outcome or not. “If I can get people talking, having healthy discussions, then I’ve done my job,” he said. From Thine Own Well is making the rounds in shops in the Yukon, and is also available on Amazon.com. A book signing is scheduled at Country Grocer in Lake Cowichan on Sunday, Feb. 16, from noon to 5 p.m. Hamilton has also approached local bookstores, including Volume One Bookstore in Duncan which has already agreed to carry the publication.

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Karl Dalskog, director of engineering at Lake Cowichan’s CICV radio, accepts their $800 portion of funds raised from the Chamber of Commerce’s scap metal drive. Dalskog says the money will be used to relocate and upgrade their transmitter so a much larger audience can tune in to CICV 98.7.

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the members of the Cowichan Lake community for their support. A special thanks going out to Darling’s OK Tire for storing the bin on their property and assisting in cleaning up the overflow of metal, Irly Bird for allowing the use of their fork lift to get the big items into the bin, Beaver Lake Resort for the bin stored at their property, also Independent Diesel in Lantzville for one of their bins of collected metal, and of course Shnitzer Steel for providing them the opportunity of raising funds through their metal recycling program and by bringing the bins first empty and collecting them when full. Here is one more way you can still help, the chamber writes, “If you have

big loads, old vehicles, boats, trailers, bring it to Shnitzer Steel, 3015 Boys Road in Duncan. If you are a company or organization and already have an account with Shnitzer Steel, just ask ‘Please put my month of metal towards the Cowichan Lake District Chamber Scrap Metal Drive account.’ “Then drop us an email at lcchamber@ shaw.ca to let us know, so we can offer our thanks. Your support is much appreciated.” The metal drive will continue for the Chamber for the remainder of this year so you still have time to get rid of all the old metal products cluttering up your yard. Fridges, coolers or freezers must have the Freon professionally removed first. For more information, call 250-749-3244.

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Cowichan Rocks curling club members Thor Repstock (back) and John McCormick (far right) — who were curling instructors with LCS students during the season — pose with some of the young curlers who took part in the bonspiel. From left, Nelson Wagner, Teresa Melchior, Tamika Bell and Mariah Burns. Dennis Skalicky

Lake Cowichan School’s wrap up bonspiel is a full house The curling rink at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena was a busy place on the morning of Friday, Feb. 7 as the Lake Cowichan School’s Grade 8 and 9 physical education class held their 2nd Annual Year End Bonspiel. Although there was enough players for more teams, only

eight teams could be in the bonspiel with each team guaranteed two games with four ends to each game. The winners were decided by most points during their games with the Elites finishing first with 28 points, Floppy Bird finishing second with 23 points and TWG com-

ing in third with 21 points. Everyone enjoyed a lunch after the curling was completed. Thor Repstock and the other instructors from the local curling club were very happy with the number of students in the program this year and their enthusiasm toward learning the game.

Retreads take the New Year in stride

Stepping up: Regular bush walks lead to rapidly growing number of participants

Retreads made a great start this year. Club members have already hiked a total of 35 kilometres and all these hikes have been within easy reach of Lake Cowichan. They included the Fisherman’s trail, the Lost Lake Loop, Cottonwood Creek and The Cowichan River trail downstream from Trestle 66. The first hike started at 10:30 a.m. on New Year’s day. Fourteen people turned out to get an active and social start to 2014. They hiked down the Trans Canada Trail to trestle 70.2, followed the Fisherman’s Trail up to the Cowichan Tail and returned back on that trail across the rusty bridge and back to Saywell Park. That was 11.4 kilometres which is pretty good for a bunch of people who had seen in the New Year before turning in. The next hike followed forest roads up the side of Cottonwood Creek some distance and returned back down. This gave a sense of the forest side of our region and was the only Wednesday when we experienced some of the wet stuff from above. After that hike we returned to a members house for coffee and hot chocolate. Next we hiked about three kilometres down the Trans Canada Trail and then zigzagged on forest roads until we reached the edge of Lost Lake —a quiet lake without a ripple and mirror reflection of trees across the lake.

FOREST WORKERS MEMORIAL BRICK SALES If you don’t have a brick yet cut-off to purchase bricks for placement in mid-May is March 1st, 2014. Bricks can be purchased for a family, a loved-one, a business or organization. Forms at Town office 39 South Shore Road and Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op 121 Point Ideal Drive (Comm. Services Building) Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op clcfc@cowichanlake.ca 250-749-6320

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The Retreads hiking group after lunch on Trans Canada Trail before trekking back to our starting point, Trestle 66.

We feel sure that old hands know this territory very well because we could see the evidence of ATV and motorcycle tracks all over the place. But for some of us new comers (here only 10 years) it was a new experience to realize that there is so much wilderness just at the edge of town with so many trails. We were pretty pleased that we had 22 people out on this hike and were able to cover 8.5 kilometres. Our next hike started from the Trestle 66 parking lot at the Marie Canyon and headed downstream. Wow, we were one short of 30 people on this hike. Initially we followed a high bank above the river, carefully stepping over tree roots and across gullies. Eventually we came down right beside the river and paused here sitting on an old log for our first break. We continued along the side of the river, over some creeks on slippery bridges and up a slope on to a section of the Trans Canada Trail. Here at the first

bridge we took a lunch break and then walked rather quickly (at nurse’s speed) back up the trail three kilometres to our starting point at Trestle 66. With large numbers of hikers there were many interesting discussions going on. Families, especially grandchildren were discussed, forestry practices and past experiences in the woods, journeys south and to other exotic places and of course our health services and experiences. One new member was heard saying she had really enjoyed this outdoor experience and been able to talk to so many people. Another stated that this had become an important part of her life and something she looked forward to each week. It was linked into a number of other activities. If you wish to get into these discussions pick up a Retreads brochure at Cowichan Lake Arena, or call Willa Suntjens at 250 749 4144. —submitted by David and Beth Kidd

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RBC Novice Lakers goalie Tyler St. James gets a glove on the puck on one of the many attempts made by the Oceanside Jets in the RBC Lakers Novice tournament over the weekend.

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Pickleball — a dilly of a game

Around the lake: Racquet sport catching on

A couple years ago when I mentioned to my friends that we should sign up for pickleball none of them had even heard of the game. We began playing in Honeymoon Bay and were warmly welcomed into a small enthusiastic group of wonderful supportive pickleballers who patiently taught us the rules of this wonderful sport. It only took a couple games for us to grasp the basic concepts, and then just like that we were all addicted. Pickleball is a paddle sport which combines the elements of badminton, tennis and ping pong. The sport is played on a court with the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court. The net is similar to a tennis net, but is mounted two inches lower. The game is played with a hard paddle (similar to an oversized ping pong paddle) and a polymer smaller version of a whiffle ball (approximately the size of a tennis ball). Pickleball is much like tennis, but with differences. A pickleball ball typically moves at one-third of the average speed of a tennis ball and the court is just under one-third of the total area of a tennis court. The game started during the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, in Washington State at the home of then state representative Joel Pritchard. On a lazy Saturday afternoon he and a couple of friends found their families were growing bored so they decided to set up a game of badminton. They had everything they required to play but no one could find the shuttlecock. This was when they improvised by trying out a whiffle ball, they lowered the badminton net, and fabricated paddles made of plywood from a nearby shed. The rest is history but I can only imagine the fun that ensued. The unusual name of the game originated with Joan Pritchard, who said it reminded her of the “pickle boat in crew where oarsmen were chosen from the

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Pickleball players Ralph Regan, Dennis Peters, Garry Fearon, Eve Fearon enjoy what they refer to as “ping pong on steroids” at the Youbou Hall. Pickleball is played at the Youbou, Mesachie Lake, and Honeymoon Bay Halls as well as at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena.

leftovers of other boats.” However, the popular story told today is that the game was named after the family dog, Pickles. As the story was told, the original whiffle ball supposedly belonged to Pickles. Whenever an errant shot happened, Pickles would run and try to get the ball and hide it, so they named the game for their dog’s ball. Pickles’ Ball became pickleball. Joan Pritchard tried to correct this story during many interviews but the myth about their family pet still persists. The truth is the Pritchard family didn’t get the dog until 1967, so actually, Pickle was named after the sport. Pickleball is a game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages because play is determined according to one’s capabilities. The oldest member in our Honeymoon Bay group is in his 80s. You would be very surprised how good he, and our many other retirees are. We all definitely improve with the amount of time we play and the great thing is we do not even feel like we are getting a great workout because the game is so much a fun. Since the mid 1970s, pickleball has grown and expanded from a family backyard activity to a wellorganized court sport. It is an

exciting, fast-paced game which forces you to utilize muscles long forgotten. It is also a thinking sport full of many spins, twists and strategies. Pickleball now has well-established rules, policies and standards. It is considered the fastest growing sport in North America and is played all over the world. Pickleball is a large hit among retirees and Canadians residing in Snowbird destinations where as many as 12 courts in a row can be found. We only wish we had the same facilities in our area. Right now you can play in Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake and Youbou. We are hoping to find more space in Lake Cowichan because the word is getting out. In Youbou there’s a dozen or more regulars that play on Mondays and Thursdays between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. You can also play at the Lake Cowichan Arena Mondays noon to 3 p.m. and Fridays 10:30 a.m. to noon, or at the Honeymoon Bay Hall -Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. There is a $3 drop in fee or pay quarterly $15 for one visit per week or $20 buys you visits for both days. —submitted by Kelley Heslop More information, call 250-749-4439

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Adventures in leaving and trusting GPS The digital road sign above warned: “Changing Roads Ahead. Do not rely solely on GPS.” I felt like it was speaking directly to me as I had suffered anxiety ever since Driveway editor Keith Morgan climbed into the Jeep Cherokee and we left downtown Detroit, heading north to Toronto. North, ahem, yes. The tunnel to Canada was a stone’s throw away from our launch point. I was thinking it would route me the same way I got down to Motown, via Windsor and through the tunnel. Why the GPS didn’t – I’m not sure. Clearly it knew something we didn’t. Needless to say, the mechanical woman’s voice echoing through the premium speakers certainly did give us a scenic tour of the area. And by scenic I mean she guided us through some rather dodgy areas, characterized by poorly maintained roads, broken down buildings and dejected looking people. After the excitement of the

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After the excitement of the 2014 North American International Auto Show, I was looking forward to the long and painfully boring drive back … my wish was not yet coming true.

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2014 North American International Auto Show, I was looking forward to the long and painfully boring drive back. (That’s before Keith hitched a ride, honest.) My wish was not yet coming true. Finally, we were on some sort of highway. But no signs to a border popped up for miles and miles. We even pulled over a couple of times in the all-new

2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited to check our smartphones to see if we were heading in the right direction. We were, but I guess I was just looking for a sign. A sign that said “Canada” on it. But no, we got this instead: “State Prison Nearby. Do NOT Pick Up Hitchhikers.” Gulp. Keith and I looked over at each other and laughed nervously. Oh gosh, what have we gotten ourselves into? Regardless, we were in it together so it was bound to be eventful. I forgot to mention, my fuel was getting low, too, and I had a flight to catch out of Pearson. No need to panic, I think. When you’re in these kinds of situations, you say things that you normally wouldn’t say. “I will be so happy when we are back in Ontario,” is a phrase not often uttered by a B.C. resident. But it fell from my lips. Desperate times call for desperate measures, right? The one thing that re-

mained steadfast and calm throughout the craziness was the Jeep Cherokee. The leather-trimmed seats were plush and comfortable to sit in for hours on end. When I started veering off the straight and narrow the lane departure warning would gently lead me back into place. And since it was frigid outside – Ontario and Michigan in January is anything but tropical – features like a remote starter, heated seats, a heated steering wheel and dual climate

zone controls keep occupants toasty warm. Not to mention there was a generous amount of power being delivered from its 3.2L, Pentastar V6 engine, which is rated at 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque. It’s then linked to a 9-speed automatic transmission. And with 4x4 capabilities, I was ready to brave the winter conditions. Luckily it was a beautiful day, with few clouds in the sky and clear roads. Things were looking good.

Then it happened. A sign. A sign to Canada nonetheless. Looks like we’d been routed through Sarnia. I was doing a little happy dance on the inside. Did I doubt the GPS’s ability to lead? I sure did. Then again, it’s not out of my character to question authority. As we handed the Canadian Border Service Agency officer our passports, all I could think about was finding a fuel station before we got stranded. I was happy to be in Ontario. But I’d be happier when I

was on a plane to Vancouver. Yet, I was thoroughly enjoying my time in the Cherokee, anxiety aside. It had an ability to somewhat calm my woes due to its temperate nature. The quiet cabin allowed for wonderful conversations, whether it was with myself, with the GPS or with Keith. In addition, I managed to learn a lot from road signs. I will not wholeheartedly rely on the GPS or pick up hitchhikers in Michigan. Alexandra.straub @drivewaybc.ca

Nissan Juke is extraordinarily out of the ordinary If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, then check out a Nissan Juke. It was described by Nissan as a sport cross-utility vehicle, when introduced for the 2011 model year. The Juke is not big or pricey; it has (let’s say) distinctive styling lines and it packs a hot little engine under a hood that also provides excellent fuel economy. It is short in length yet tall in stature and has a wide stance with short front/rear body overhangs. The round headlights were rally car inspired and are topped by distinctive “crocodile eye” light combinations. From a side view, the Juke has a two-door coupe look with “hidden” rear door handles. Even a base SV trim level of Juke comes surprisingly well equipped with alloy wheels, keyless entry, air

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The Juke is not big or pricey; it has (let’s say) distinctive stying lines and it packs a hot little engine under a hood that also provides excellent fuel economy.

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conditioning, 4-wheel disc brakes, stability control, steering wheel audio controls, heated side mirrors, a security system, Bluetooth and audio connectivity. The sweetest part of the

package is the turbocharged (with intercooler) 1.6-litre direct injection, 16-valve engine. Power peeks at an impressively high 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. While its fuel economy ratings are a super-frugal 7.3/6.1 L/100 km (city/highway), this engine does prefer pricier premium fuel. An optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) system comes with a torque-vectoring feature on the rear axle. Under normal driving conditions, it directs all drive power to the front wheels for best fuel economy. It can (automatically) vary drive up to an equal split between the front and rear axles. An I-Con display with a drive mode selector, which offers different throttle/ transmission/steering response settings, comes with the higher SL trim level.

This trim also includes fog lights, a power moonroof, push-button start and climate control air conditioning. A 6-speed manual transmission was standard with the front-drive models and the automatic is a CVT type. Despite Juke’s compact exterior dimensions, there’s seating space (with a bit of a squeeze) for five adults on the inside. The rear seat is a handy fold-down 60/40 split bench that folds flat to provide an extended cargo floor. Juke’s centre console is a motorcycle-inspired design that has a high-gloss (colour-matched) painted finish. The design and slope of the roof at the back, however, does limit rear vision from a driver perspective. Juke carried over into the 2012 model year virtually unchanged and had only

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minor alterations for 2013. The Navigation package includes a rear view monitor and a stereo upgrade (that was standard on Juke SL). The NHTSA overall crash test safety rating (front/ side/rollover) for Juke was 4 out of 5 stars, with a 3 out of 5 stars in its frontal impact test. It received a coveted “recommended” buy rating from Consumer Reports and an overall “av-

erage” rating for reliability. Daring to be different, the Nissan Juke is a fun vehicle to drive and an interesting vehicle option for those bored with conformist compact sedans. Safety Recalls 2011 to 2013 Nissan Juke: 2011: A weld at the boost sensor bracket may fail, allowing the bracket to separate from the air inlet

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Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.

tube. If this occurred, the engine would enter fail-safe driving mode with reduced motive power. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the air inlet tube assembly. 2011/2012: The fuel pressure sensor connected to the engine fuel delivery rail may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle assembly and could leak. Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the pressure sensor, tightened to specifications or repair as necessary. 2012: The rear seat latch strikers (which secure the seat back rest in the upright position) may be faulty and could deform during a frontal vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants. Dealers will replace defective rear seat latch strikers. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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Town of Lake Cowichan employee Kim Hartshorn almost disappears into the branches of the plum tree she is pruning on Tuesday, Feb.4. The crew is working hard to have the deciduous trees pruned while they are dormant and before the warm weather comes along and the trees begin to leaf out. The work being done now will ensure the main street through Lake Cowichan will be lined with beautiful trees all spring and summer and into the fall.

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â&#x2DC;&#x17E; Post a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Be the Changeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; act of kindness Cowichan Lake Community Services is launching its Be the Change! Community Project as part of Random Acts of Kindness week Feb. 10-17. The project will see a number of Cowichan Lake residents pick up a random card from CLCS that will have a task printed on it. That

task must then be completed and shared with the community via the CLCS Facebook page or a filled-out Be the Change Post-It! form. The cards and forms can be picked up at the Community Services building at 121 Point Ideal Road, Lake Cowichan. Call 250-74-6822 for more information.

â&#x2DC;&#x17E; Local library screens Forks Over Knives documentary The local branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library will screen Forks Over Knives for their first documentary night on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The film examines the claim that most, if not all, of the so called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;diseases of affluenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that afflict us can be controlled â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or even reversed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by rejecting our usual menu of animal based and processed foods and adopting a whole -foods plant based diet. The film tackles the issues of diet and disease in a way that will have people talking for years.

â&#x2DC;&#x17E; Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole lot of Hoopla at our local library Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day will be celebrated at the local library by launching a new and exciting service called Hoopla. Now you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to visit the library to get your movies and television shows. They can be streamed, for free, using Hoopla. Visit virl.bc.ca and start watching movies today,or you can stop by the library and they will help you get started.

â&#x2DC;&#x17E; Mom and Dad group continues each Monday Healthy Beginningsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mom and Dad Group at the Kaatza Health Unit on 58 Cowichan Avenue West, continues its regular Monday drop-in group at 10:30 a.m. each Monday with parenting, play ideas and support. Feb. 17: Do you have questions about teething or dental care? Dental hygienist Colleen Davies will join the group. Feb. 24: Brain development; Is there such a thing as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smart toyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;? Rhoda Taylor will present and anchor group discussion.

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• Cowichan Lake Community Services has many programs for youth including: KICK (Kind and Involved Competent Kids) on Tuesdays after school;Youth Drop-in is on Wednesdays after school; Girls Group for middle school aged girls is on Thursdays; and the Youth Leadership group, where older kids, usually 14-years and older, mentor younger kids. The older kids get work experience and the opportunity to run group meetings. Healthy snacks are provided for the kids at these programs, if they would like junk food they will have to buy it. • The Cowichan Lake Seniors Centre is shaking things up again with a Hawaiian theme dance for those 50-years and older on Saturday, Feb. 22 starting at 7 p.m. For all the info call 250-749-6121 or see their ad on page 3. • La Petite Patisserie will be debuting their delicious croissants, palmiers, pies and more at the Cabin Fever Market on Feb. 22 at the Honeymoon Bay Hall. New or exciting things happening? Send us an email: office@ lakecowichan gazette.com.

☞ Sharpen your pens writers, short fiction contest

Surreal sculpture stops surprised commuters

The Islands Short Fiction Contest is back. Writers of all ages on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are invited to enter short stories of up to 2,000 words. Entries are welcome in the adult (19 and over), youth (13 to 18), and junior (12 and under) categories. Winners in the adult and youth categories receive cash prizes, while junior winners receive a bookstore gift certificate. The winner of the adult category also receives a bursary for a course in the VIU Creative Writing and Journalism Department. The 2014 judge is VIU’s creative writing instructor and widely-published author Kathy Page (The Find, Alphabet, and The Story of My Face). The entry deadline is March 17. Entry forms are available on the Nanaimo Arts Council website (nanaimoartscouncil.ca) and at the Nanaimo Arts Council Gallery (North Town Centre, 4750 Rutherford Road). Winners will be announced in April at a special event during B.C. Arts and Culture Week.

Drivers, like Liz and Kevin Smith from Mesachie Lake, traveling on Highway 18 often have something to get their attention on the side of the road. It’s not unusual to see a deer or an elk along side the highway, but last week’s chilly weather — that saw the thermometer dip into the minuses — gave them a sight that is not normally seen along the highway. A crack in an above-ground water line running down the bank beside the highway had water spraying high up into the air, and covering surrounding trees. The weather was cold enough to freeze the water onto the trees making for some large dramatic icicles forming on their branches and around the trunks of the trees. Many people stopped to see this icy sculpture and most took pictures of something they might never see again.

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