Lake Cowichan Gazette, June 18, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

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New webcam: New Hill 60 webcam now installed for drivers PAGE 5

Council wants video to cover all aspects of Lake area PAGE 3

Slo-pitch: Mesachie Lake ball tournament a great success PAGE 12

Renfrew Town Square work ‘back on track’ After work falls behind, the new Renfrew Town Square is back on track and council says it is likely to be completed by mid July now Ross Armour

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Work on the new Renfrew Town Square is “back on track” according to the Town of Lake Cowichan’s superintendent of public works. Originally, the town square was supposed to have been completed by the end of June, with the likely finish date now the middle of July. But that is good news for the town’s council who were beginning to fear the work may not be completed until the end of July. “Basically the work is back on track,” said superintendent Nagi Rizk at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting held at the town hall last Tuesday night. Rizk confirmed that work is about to commence on the new stage at the town square and then that will move onto paving. Apex Landscaping is the company * % working on the town square, visible next $ to Vancouver Island Regional Library in Lake Cowichan. “They are working on walls and seating and the paving is about to start,” said Rizk. “This week we should start to see it all taking shape. Mid July is a safe Mayor Ross Forrest completion date.” Despite being saddened initially that the work had fallen behind, Mayor Ross Forrest was delighted to hear the positive news from Rizk. “I’m glad it’s back on track and going well,” said Forrest at the meeting. “It’s starting to take shape and then people will beELANTRA able to see what it looks L like.” % a$ plan in Coun. Bob Day asked Rizk if the building contractor Apex has $ + + + place to repave the parking lot entrance to the library. * % $ $ “Yes, the plan is to do that with and when the paving work starts,” said Rizk, who also confirmed that any liability problems lie in the hands of the contractor and not the Town of Lake Cowichan. “We are getting the signs back for the town square from the Advisory Planning Commission soon and they are going to look nice.”

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A group for Moms & Dads with children under 4 All children welcome Drop-in • Snacks • Mondays - 10:30am June 23: Water Safety. Enjoy the lake safely! June 30: No Group July 7: Infant and Child CPR and Choking, Everyone welcome! No certificate July 14: Pediatric physiotherapist to answer any movement questions. July 21: Infant Development questions July 28: Foot and Hand Prints.

Plants taken from centre divider at entrance to Lake Cowichan

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TOWN OF LAKE COWICHAN Property for Sale The Town of Lake Cowichan has the following properties for sale: PROPERTY PRICE UPSET PRICE 1. Lot 1, VIP81283 (with improvements) $275,900

Sealed bids marked “37 Wellington Property” and for no less than the upset price must be received by the undersigned no later than 4:30 pm, July 18th, 2014 and MUST be accompanied by a ten percent (10%) deposit (in the form of a certified cheque or bank draft) of the bid price. Only unsuccessful bids will have their deposits returned. Balance of payment on the successful bid must be made by certified cheque or bank draft. Purchaser/s will be responsible for payment of all applicable conveyance, legal and tax expense costs. Additional information may be obtained at the Municipal office. Joseph A. Fernandez, Chief Administrative Officer Town of Lake Cowichan PO Box 860, 39 South Shore Road Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 *the highest or any bid not necessarily accepted*

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Town of Lake Cowichan superintendent of public works Nagi Rizk looks at the three holes in the ground where three newly planted Rhododendrens were taken from the centre divider at the entrance to town. It is believed the plants were taken sometime during the Lake Days weekend. Rizk is disheartened over someone doing this as council is working hard to beautify the town. All the plants in the centre divider were carefully chosen for growth habits and their ability to withstand the busy environment.

Council set to talk woodstoves after clarification issue is brought forward Ross Armour

Lake CowiChan Gazette

The Town of Lake Cowichan has received a letter asking for clarification on woodstove and outdoor fire usage. As a result, council is set to discuss the issue moving forward with Mayor Ross Forrest saying “there’s always somebody that finds a loophole somewhere.” The letter came forward to council at last Tuesday’s Finance and Administration Committee meeting from Geoff Amy, secretary at South Cowichan Lake RV Park - Strata 1965 on North Shore Road in Lake Cowichan. With regards to woodstoves first of all,

Amy wrote, “some owners are utilizing woodstoves in their individual sites claiming that they are food fires and permitted under your regulation.” The regulation states that “cooking fires contained within a barbecue pit or other device have a surface area not greater than four square feet or within a manufactured gas or electric barbecue,” are allowed. “Unfortunately your regulation refers to ‘cooking fires’ but does not define them,” wrote Amy, who then went on to discuss open fires on the beach and propane fire rings. “Some owners consider it acceptable to light an open fire on the beach, in an old truck rim for containment, also claiming

it to be a ‘food fire’, as long as they have wieners and a stick close by. The Strata membership generally feels that neither of these scenarios is permitted under the regulation and is seeking clarification. “I also request confirmation that propane fuelled devices commonly known as ‘fire bowls or rings’ are permitted at all times under the regulation.” The town seems set to look elsewhere before getting back to Amy. “This may require legal interpretation,” said chief administrative officer Joe Fernandez at the meeting. “I’ll contact the CVRD and see what they deal with. We do get quite a bit of complaining about open burning.”

Kaatza Historical Society gets goahead for addition to Bell Tower Ross Armour

Lake CowiChan Gazette

The Town of Lake Cowichan has granted the Kaatza Historical Society permission to proceed with a 750 square feet addition to the Bell Tower close to the museum. Back in May, Pat Foster from the Society said the addition would cost a total of $50,000 and council wants to see the society take the majority of that price. At last Tuesday’s Finance and Administration Comittee meeting at the town hall, Coun. Bob Day made a motion to allow the addition “following local requirements and riparian area fees covered at the society’s cost.” The motion was passed unanimously.

Day also asked if the society was going to pay the same fees as like any other developer. “That will be determined by the building

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They have talked about raising all the money themselves. Ross Forrest

inspector,” said chief administrator Joe Fernandez in response to Day at the

meeting. Coun. Frank Hornbrook asked where the funding was going to come from, after his absence during Foster’s presence at the same committee meeting back in May. “They have talked about raising all the money themselves,” said Mayor Ross Forrest. “We should stipulate that as we are going to end up paying a maintenance cost at least. We need to make sure we are covering ourselves, the building requirements and all the bylaws.” Fernandez will now seek confirmation on whether the footprint of the proposed addition is on town land.

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Council chooses to stick by fire Council members want promotional siren after complaint comes from King George Seniors video to cover all aspects of Lake area King George Seniors Affordable Housing wants fire siren derailed in town, but council believes there is more pros than cons to it

Ross Armour

Lake CowiChan Gazette

The Town of Lake Cowichan wants to promote all aspects of the Cowichan Lake area in a promotional video, if it was to come about. The video will not happen this year, but if it does, council and town staff want it to include the Cowichan Lake Education Centre, Lakeview Park and many other amenities closeby. “Any marketing we do should be about about the whole town,” said Mayor Ross Forrest at last Tuesday’s CLEC, Lakeview and Fire Department Committee meeting at the town hall. “No dollars are budgeted this year for that but if we come up with some savings, I do support that.” CLEC manager Dalton Smith is all for the prospect of a promotional video. “The branding for the education centre is a problem,” said Smith. “We know that and we can’t fix it without a bunch of money.” Like Forrest, Coun. Bob Day, who chaired the meeting, wants to see a full-on branding exercise of the area to attract more businesses and residents to the area, as well as a website upgrade for the Town of Lake Cowichan. “We need to come up with a plan that says ‘Come to Cowichan Lake for lunch and stay for a lifetime,” said Day at the meeting. “I’m thinking more than just CLEC. We might be looking at a $20,000 to $30,000 budget item next year for this.” Chief administrative officer Joe Fernandez agreed with Day.

“It should be more than just CLEC. That wouldn’t be worthwhile and it’s not as attractive,” said Fernandez. “I know it would be a good thing, but my concern is we spend all this money and there’s no return. I’d like to see the video split up into components: Lakeview, CLEC and business.” Coun. Jayne Ingram is on the same page as Day and Fernandez. “We need to promote business, the chamber, why wouldn’t we promote the whole community? It’s not just about one entity,” she said. Regardless, Smith wants council to crack on with this item as soon as possible. “If we wait for three more years, we might miss our window of opportunity,” he said. Forrest sees incoming expert opinion as key going forward. ”We’ve all got great ideas, but none of us have marketing expertise,” said the mayor. “We have to utilize the marketing company’s expertise whatever avenue we go down.” Smith sees now as a perfect time for the video. “The town is getting nice,” he said. “We’ve done the first part, we’ve prepared the area. It’s time to move forward now. Five or 10 years ago it was harder to do it. Let me come up with some more ideas.” The conversation was ended with Fernandez saying the town would need to make sure the funding is in place. “I’ve love to know what it would cost to do the whole thing,” said Day.

Lake RCMP confirm theft of golf bag & kit The area in which the police believe the bag could have been stolen from Lake CowiChan Gazette is fairly lengthy, running all the way from the heart of Lake Cowichan, out Lake Cowichan RCMP has to Honeymoon Bay. confirmed the theft of a golf bag, full “The theft occurred somewhere of equipment was stolen at the end of between the March Meadows Golf last month. Club at 10298 South The bag was Shore Road, Honeymoon a black and grey Bay, B.C. and the Wilson brand one Riverside Inn at 56 containing a range North Shore Road, Lake of clubs and other Cowichan, B.C,” reads equipment used for Burn’s release. the game of golf. RCMP officers are “On May 24, actively searching for 2014, sometime clues in order to have the after 05:30 p.m. Cst. Andrew Burn bag returned to its rightful a black and grey owner. Wilson brand golf “The Lake Cowichan bag full of clubs and assorted golfing RCMP are investigating this matter equipment was stolen from the back and ask anyone with information to of a black Chevrolet pickup truck,” come forward and contact the Lake said Cst. Andrew Burn in a press Cowichan RCMP at 250-749-6668 or release to the Gazette. Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.”

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Lake CowiChan Gazette

The Town of Lake Cowichan is set to stick with the fire siren at the Lake Cowichan Fire Department despite complaints from local seniors. At last Tuesday’s CLEC, Lakeview and Fire Department Committee meeting at the town hall, council received a letter from King George Seniors Affordable Housing recommending the removal of the siren. “At our recent directors meeting the subject of the fire siren was discussed,” wrote office manager Margaret Beldessi to council. “Our tenants are frequently disturbed at night. This is especially stressful for those who experienced war and its terror. They awake panicked as their first thought is to danger themselves. We understand the firemen are contacted by pagers

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The siren is used to get the requirement out to the fire hall. Joe Fernandez

requirement out to the fire hall,” said Fernandez at the meeting. “It’s the best way to get them to respond. If you were just to have pagers, you would have to

establish a roll call. “I spoke with Sam Beldessi and his suggestion was to have it turned off from midnight until dawn as their concern is when it comes on at night.” Mayor Ross Forrest believes the siren should remain and is a good thing. “Other communities still have sirens as well,” said the mayor. “It’s also there to notify the public. When they hear the siren going, they are supposed to be alert. The public is supposed to know.” Coun. Jayne Ingram is also in favour of keeping the siren. “During the day, if I have the sprinklers on, the first thing I do when I hear the siren is shut them off. It’s something you’re always supposed to do,” she said. Council will now respond to King George Seniors Affordable Housing with a letter.

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“Liberal” is becoming one of the most ill-defined words in Canadian politics. Here in B.C., a Liberal is a Conservative, or at least a fiscal conservative, bent on balancing budgets and battling big unions to force them to recognize today’s world of low growth and low inflation. In Ottawa, a Liberal is currently whatever Justin Trudeau wakes up and decides. One day he’s a libertarian who wants to legalize marijuana, and the next he’s in touch with his inner Taliban, issuing a moral edict on abortion. In Ontario, Premier Kathleen Wynne saved her gut-shot Liberal government by limping to the left of the NDP, promising to spend lots more borrowed money and build lots of transit. This is in a have-not province with an operating deficit that is currently running north of $12 billion. For comparison purposes, B.C.’s deficit swelled briefly beyond $3 billion in the wake of the Great Recession of 2009, and the books stayed in the red until last year as the B.C. Liberals unwound the Harmonized Sales Tax and repaid a $1.6 billion HST transfer allowance to Ottawa. You think B.C.’s energy policy is a disaster? Check out Ontario, where the cops are still investigating the $1 billion cancellation of plans to construct two natural gas-fired power plants before the 2011 election. The gas plants were to stabilize erratic output from wind and solar power, a European-style climate change gesture that involved Ontario ratepayers giving a huge subsidy to Korean tech giant Samsung. The Ontario Liberals clung to power in part by promising a provincial pension scheme on the same scale as the Canada Pension Plan. B.C. has a similar pension program in the works, to be offered to the two thirds of small business and self-employed people who don’t have a group plan with their employer. Ours would, of course, be voluntary. Not so in Ontario, where large and small

businesses will be required to cough up half of the required pension payments. The Ontario model is dumb on several levels. It is to be imposed just as the baby boom retirement wave breaks across Canada’s most populous province, increasing risk that the pension pool may run dry. And it sticks small business with a new payroll tax in a province that has lost much of its traditional manufacturing base and needs to innovate. Here’s the funny part, if you don’t live in Ontario. Wynne tabled her spendingspree, deﬁcit-be-damned budget in an effort to convince the NDP to keep propping up the Liberal minority government and avoid an election. Instead, she won a majority and now has to implement her pie-in-the-sky promises. Ontario is bracing for a downgrade in its credit rating based on the election result, and is about to go into province-wide bargaining with public service unions who want their share from the Liberal money tree. Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak ran on a plan that sounded similar to the one presented by Christy Clark in 2013: hold the line on spending, balance the budget, reduce the size of government, stimulate job creation. Hudak was rejected for a second time, and resigned the leadership on election night. B.C. voters now have three years to see how the Ontario version of Liberal government plays out, compared to the B.C. Liberal version. For us, much depends on resource development, including forest products, natural gas and other trade with Asia. If all goes well here, B.C. can continue to send transfer payments to the fantasyland of Ontario.

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I am reading your letter to the editor in the June 11 issue and I am truly taken by surprise. I thought for sure you would know that if you attend committee meetings or council meetings and ask your questions you would get the answers. I am positive you would know the financial statements are available at the office and are also on monthly agendas. Take it from me, if you want clarity on the town borrowing don’t believe what you read, reporters

are human and make errors. Take an hour go through the financials, attend the meetings, ask the questions because after all it is me and you and the rest of the voters who elected who we did to run our town, oversee our staff, and make the right decisions possible.

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Street Beat

Cowichan Lake

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We asked: Do you think that is a good idea for the town to purchase a Speed Reader Board and where would you put it?

Lesley McLenna “I don’t know if people would even pay attention to it, if we had to have one I think it should be in town here, people speed everywhere so you would need more than one of them, but I don’t think they work.”

Rita Viviers “No, I honestly don’t think so, people always speed through town, there is speeding everywhere.”

Dan Johnston “I like to see them, it helps keep you conscious of how fast you are going. The worst place for speeding is Meades Creek Rd, at the bottom of that hill would be a good place to put one, but in town, at the entrance you have a hard time slowing down

Catherine Larche “No I don’t, where I came from (Langford) there was alot of them up and I think it is alot of expense that people don’t need to incure.”

Toni Smith “I think they already have enough crap in the middle of the roads to deter people from speeding, you can’t even park at the stores for god sake. It’s slow enough around here.”

CVRD director’s delight at New Lady of the installation of new webcam Lake royalty say their thank-yous Ian Morrison

It is a great pleasure to announce that there is a brand new DriveBC webcam on Highway 18 at Hill 60, replacing the old webcam operated by Mainroad contracting, that was removed from that site at the end of 2013. Many drivers director s report complained loudly to me when the often unreliable Hill 60 webcam was removed last year, and moved to the Pacific Marine Circle Route turnoff in Mesachie Lake. I too was surprised and disappointed when stories appeared in the local papers. I immediately notified my contacts in the MLA’s office, and managers with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI), to ask why the equipment was removed and what was needed to get the old equipment replaced with new. To make a somewhat long story shorter, MoTI explained the old equipment belonged to Mainroad Contracting and they felt it would be more useful to them at the new site in Mesachie Lake. I countered with the arguments so many of you shared with me, and explained that Cowichan Lake area drivers wouldn’t be satisfied with any less than new equipment and added lighting at the Hill 60 site. Many of you may have heard or read stories earlier this spring when I announced that MoTI and DriveBC would be providing new, digital, solar powered equipment at Hill 60 and it would be in operation for this fall and winter’s viewing. New lighting was ruled out at this time due to technical and cost issues, yet will be considered at a future date. I am pleased to report that on Wednesday, June 11th, I received an email from MoTI contacts informing me they had “flipped the switch” on the Hill 60 DriveBC webcam, and that it was broadcasting high quality pictures to the DriveBC website. It is very gratifying to me to have achieved a sensible solution to an issue without us having to organise petitions or hire lawyers to fight our own government. Thank you to all who took the time to contact me with concerns about driving safety, when the original webcam was removed from service. Thank you to our MLA Bill Routley’s staff, and MoTI managers for working together with me, to achieve a common sense solution for Cowichan Valley drivers that use Highway 18 during the winter driving season. imorrison@cvrd.bc.ca 250-510-7163

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Below: CVRD Area F Director Ian Morrison stands close to the new webcam just installed at Hill 60. Morrison has been actively campaigning for a new webcam at the site since the old one was taken down at the end of 2013.

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My name is Lauren Frost, and I am honoured to be your 2014/1015 Cowichan Lake Lady of the Lake. When I think of the blessing that has been bestowed upon me, I can’t help but marvel at the history behind the crown that rests upon my head. I am the 69th Lady of the Lake to ever be crowned, and I intend to live up to the names of all 68 of the beautiful, confident women who came before me. I’d like to thank my sponsor, Country Grocer, once again for making this dream a possibility, and all of you community members for giving this program your support for 69 years. Hope to see you at future parades and events! I cannot express how gratefull and honoured I am in only a few words. Being crowned the 2014-2015 Cowichan Lake 1st Princess was a dream come true. I would not have this title if I didn’t have the unconditional support and sponsorship my outstanding sponsor the BPO Elks. To my sponsor reps Jean and Betty, thank you for everything you have done for me, you two ladies are truly one of a kind. My family, Mom, Maile, Grandma and Papa, Auntie Meme, Ray, Ryan, Jen, Bill and Kyle, thank you for never giving up on me, dealing with my emotions when I was so over whelmed with everything going on, and being so loving and supporting. Tyler, thank you for being the one who was always there for me whenever I need to practice my speeches or talent, or even when I just needed a smile and hug. Mrs.C, words cannot describe how thankful I am to have your help and support not only during the program but in life as well. You have taught me about integrity and have helped me build my confidence. I will never forget your kind being and loving words. I am so lucky to have you in my life. To the Lady of the Lake society, thank you for putting on this program every year and teaching girls self-confidence and helping girls achieve their dreams. To my team, Cowichan Lake Lady of the Lake, Lauren Frost, and Cowichan Lake 2nd Princess, Marigold Arbic, I cannot wait to represent the Cowichan Lake Area with you two. It is an honour to be apart of the ambassor team with you lovely ladies. I am Madisyn Young, your 2014-2015 Cowichan Lake 1st Princess. My name is Marigold Arbic, and I am honoured to be the 2014/2015 Lake Cowichan 2nd princess. I would like to thank all the amazing ladies at Islands Savings that constantly enrich our community with smiling faces and warm hearts Kim, Esther, Kathy, Daunene, and Rosalie. I would like to extend a very special thanks to Pinder, Margaret, and Karli for coming to so many of my events and just being the beautiful amazing people you are! I would also like to thank the lady of the lake society, my family, and the amazing community I am honoured to represent this coming year. Thank you to all.

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Thank You The Lady of the Lake Society would like to express a huge and sincere thank you to the following people and organizations for their ongoing commitment and support of our program. • Town of Lake Cowichan for the donation, use of the truck and storage for the float • CVRD areas I and F, for the generous donation • Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce for the generous donation • Barb Simpkins at the Kaatza Museum for her tour and education of our town every year • Sherry Sohye, Colleen Olson and Sarah DeBodt for the career counselling and interview skill night • Jakes at the Lake for the lovely luncheon on Parade Day • Kaatza Lakeside Players for their expertise year after year and for the use of the big screen, special thanks to Andrew and Mackenzie Patterson for their hours of help • Lindsay Anderson for the guidance and advice for the girls’ talent performances • Country Grocer for the use of the meeting room and the endless photocopying and on-going support • Arrow and Archer for the amazing Fashion Show • Cow Cafe for the delicious dinner at the Ball • Rebecca Oliver and Allison Bigrigg for running the concession on Opportunity Night • Dot Lungal at the Footwear Center for selling our Ball tickets and sponsoring Miss Congeniality • Bruce and Jayne Ingram of BRI Securities for sponsoring Miss Blossom • Arena Staff for the endless hours of setting up and tearing down • Hillary Kidd for choreographing the dance and her endless patience • Karen Armstrong from Toastmasters for the hours of training • Laurie and Leslie from Home Hardware for the use of their window for our photos • Angie Lundberg for sponsoring the Public Speaking Award • Julie McClure and the friends of Catherine Boeckner for sponsoring our talent award • The Lake Cowichan Seniors for the lovely Strawberry Tea • Randi Robertson and Madison Wise for doing a great job as stage hands • Indra Johel for the beautiful flowers • Island Savings for sponsoring the essay • Everyone at the Gazette for the great coverage and continued interest in our program • All of our past Royalty for donating dresses, crowns and banners for decor on Ball Night

Thank you as well to our 9 sponsors for 2014 without your support, there would not be a Lady of the Lake Program. Thank you to our Outgoing Royalty of Megan Berry, Ashley Vomacka and Emily Pastor, we are all so proud of you and wish you well in the future. Congratulations to the New Royalty of Miss Country Grocer, Lauren Frost, our new Lady of the Lake as well as, our Essay Winner and the Catherine Boeckner Talent Award Winner, Miss BPO Elks, 1st Princess Madisyn Young and Miss Island Savings Credit Union, Marigold Arbic, Miss Congeniality and our 2nd Princess. Congratulations also to Miss Blossom Kourtney Brooks, representing the Lions Club. A job well done by all, thank you everyone from all of us involved in Lady of the Lake.

Marlene Quaife (Davenport) Marlene Quaife (Davenport)

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Garnett Family Bursary ($500), School District 79 ($1,000) for a combined total of $3,500.

A grand total of $30, 500 was handed out at this year’s Lake Cowichan School Awards Night as the Class of 2014 received their respective bursaries and/or scholarships. Award recipients were as follows:

Meghan Foster-Williams: Lake Cowichan Legion ($500), Jordan Melchior Memorial Trades Scholarhsip ($500), Cowichan Valley Regional District Area F ($850) for a combined total of $1,850.

Megan Berry: Kinsmen Academic ($500), John Tuck - Lions Club ($500), Cowichan Lake Forest Cooperative ($750) for a combined total of $1,750.

Kyle Haney: Lake Cowichan Royal Canadian Legion ($500), Claude Ruggieri Memorial Scholarship ($500) for a combined total of $1,000.

Nicolas Best: Kinsmen Vocational ($500), Bell-Kretschmer Memorial ($250), Jack and Vera Saywell ($500), School District 79 ($1,000) for a combined total of $2,250.

Nick Haney: Lake Cowichan Royal Canadian Legion ($500), Palsson Elementary Bursary ($500) for a combined total of $1,000.

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A group of LCS students look delighted after receving their respective bursaries/scholarships Thursday May 29.

Carmen Brooks: Town of Lake Cowichan ($500), Nora Fulton Gibson Entrance Award VIU ($1,000), Lake Cowichan Royal Canadian Legion ($500), Monk Office Supply Scholarship ($500), CV Principal and Vice Principal Association ($500), School District 79 ($1,000) for a combined total of $4,000. Justine Carlow: Ron Nielson Memorial Scholarship (Elks) ($500), Cowichan Velley Regional Distirct Area I ($500), Lake Cowichan Royal Canadian Legion ($500), LCSS PAC Scholarship ($500),

John Hieta: Molly Halton Award ($500) for a total of $500. Mandy Hobkirk: Lake Dance Bursary ($600), Oscar and Kristen Palsson Memorial Bursary ($500), Cowichan Valley Regional District Area F ($850), CUPE Local 5101 ($500) for a combined total of $2,450. Kiana Holman: Beta Sigma Phi ($500), Archie and Mary Greenwell Bursary ($300), Thesa Bursary ($300) for a combined total of $1,100. Nicole Johel: Ram Johal Bursary ($300)

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Rhiannon McKeown Ferris: Kinsmen Academic ($500), Lake Cowichan Royal Canadian Legion ($500), Carpentier Family Scholarship ($500), Lake Cowichan Dental Health Centre Bursary ($500) for a combined total of $2,000. Jenna McRobb: Cowichan Lake Forest Cooperative ($750), Norman Bush Visual Arts Bursary ($150), Chanon S. Gill Scholarship ($400), Cowichan Dogwoods Chapter of IODE ($1,000), School District 79 ($1,000) for a combined total of $3,300. Emily Pastor: Lorne Huddleston Memorial Scholarship Elks ($500), Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce ($500), LCSS PAC Scholarship ($500), Darryl Smith Memorial Bursary ($200) for a combined total of $1,700. Gabrielle Porter: Canadian Federation of University Women CV ($1,000) for a total of $1,000. Tyson Smith: Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce ($500), Ken Long Firemen’s Memorial Bursary ($500), Shane Riggs Memorial Bursary ($300). Ashley Vomacka: John Tuck - Lions Club ($1,000), Kaatza Lakeside Players’ Sheila Kenyon Memorial ($500) for a combined total of $1,500.

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LCS Class of 2014 Ashley Vomacka

Carmen Brooks

Chelsea Hayes

Emily Pastor

Gabrielle Porter

Jaimon Akenclose

Jamie Walsh

Jason Painchaud

Jenna McRobb

John Hieta

Josh Amendt

Justine Carlow

Kiana Holman

Kyle Haney

Kyle Jamieson

Mandy Hobkirk

Megan Berry

Meghan Foster

Mitchell Poirier

Molly Bragg

Nick Haney

Gabrielle Porter

Nicole Johel

Rhiannon McKeown Ferris

Sean Paradis

Shawna Deroy

Shelbey Brinacomb

Shelby Scott

Dallas Dehaaan

Tyson Smith

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Lake Cowichan Fire Department were the winners of the annual slo-pitch tournament held at Mesachie Lake Skydome this past weekend. The tournament sees firefighters from all across the South Island come together each year for a weekend of celebrations and ball action in order to raise as much money as possible for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Once again, the Mesachie Group knocked one out of the

park in raising over $36,000 through the tournament and auction. The group chose MDC as its charity of choice back in 1979, making this the 36th annual tournament. The auction alone raised $36,000, confirmed tournament organizer Dwain King from Ladysmith Fire Department. “The grand total is not yet in but the auction raised $36,000,” he said. “We’ll add the concession and everything else to that soon and get the grand total. “We are extremely happy, it’s a very healthy number and it was a great weekend.” King and his colleagues from Ladysmith actually made it all the way through to the final matchup against Lake Cowichan, in what was a rematch of last year’s final. Unlike last year though, it was Lake Cowichan that came out on top, in such a comprehensive victory people stopped keeping score in the end up. One Ladysmith player was noted as saying

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“we just don’t have that extra gear that we normally do,” out in the field of play. At one point Lake Cowichan was up by over 11 runs. “They beat us soundly,” said King. The victory was somewhat of a revenge for LCFD, all friendly of course, after Ladysmith won last year’s final 1915. King described the weekend as “very successful” with Skydome surrounded by RVs and various motor homes the entire time. “We couldn’t have asked for a better event and the weather held off nicely.” The tournament’s awards were presented at the conclusion of the final on Sunday afternoon. The MVP award went to Blair Windsor of Ladysmith FD. The award of Most Sportsmanlike Team was presented to a team of Honeymoon Bay and Youbou combined. King also confirmed that the skit competition was won by Lake Cowichan Fire Department, rounding off an incredibly successful weekend for the Lake fighters in particular.

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Friday June 13 was Super Happy Fun Day at LCS when students could enjoy some fun activities during the day. Grade 7 students Jewel Irving in the Yellow Sumo Wrestler outfit and Jaden Denman in the red get ready to wrestle .

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Dennis Skalicky

■ On June 22, ‘The Cowichan River Story’ will be screened on CHEK TV at 4 p.m. It looks at the river and the challenges of sustaining the fishery. The central figure is Joe Saysell of Lake Cowichan who became one of the top guides on the river. Realizing much of the river could be lost to development, Joe was instrumental in getting land set aside as park.

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Wednesday June 18, 2014

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