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Seniors Centre: name change and events PAGE 5

Kaatza Art Group: submit your photos PAGE 3

CLEC: International youth group visits centre PAGE 10

Election candidates declared Friday Candidates for Mayor • • •

Candidates for Councillor

Ross Forrest Wendy Klyne Kyle Wylie

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CVRD Area Directors • •

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Kristin Svendsen, Mitsuki Takayama, Nonoka Fujita and Camika Bell enjoy dinner together on Tuesday evening at Centennial Hall. The evening was arranged for the Ohtaki and Lake Cowichan delegates, visitors and families on the Japanese delegates’ last evening in Lake Cowichan. The Ohtaki group was in Lake Cowichan for four days of community events and cultural exchange.

Community Connections business showcase Aspen Gainer

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This Saturday at 10 a.m. head down to Centennial Hall in Lake Cowichan for Community Connections: A Business Showcase. This local business symposium is free for attendees and boasts $400 in door prizes. Attendees from around the lake will find displays from almost 40 local businesses like South Shore Cabinetry and Gerald’s Specialty Foods, and from the eight sponsor businesses. “It’s more than a trade show. We’ve invited artisans as well because we have some really amazing artisans in this community,” said Glenda Osborne-Burg, organizer of the Community Connections showcase. Businesses had to pay to participate

and the 40 spaces at the showcase were, at the time of writing, almost sold out. The showcase was sponsored by eight local businesses and individuals. “We’ve raised about $800 in sponsorships, plus another $400 or so in door prizes,” said Burg. With almost 40 businesses in attendance at the showcase, it is a good way to start off Canadian Small Business Week (Oct. 19-24) and get a feel for the local business community. “We may not be able to compete with the big box stores, but what we can do is offer specialty items that you can’t find in the bigger conglomerates,” said Burg. When you arrive at the hall, you will be given a program complete with a passport. “What we ask you to do is to visit at least 10 exhibitors, and each exhibitor you visit will put a stamp

in your passport. That gives you eligibility for the door prizes,” said Burg. You don’t have to remain in attendance to win. Door prizes include gift baskets from Country Grocer and Island Pharmacy, plus $100 and a one-year-free checking account from Island Savings. As well, you will be able to vote for the best exhibitor at the showcase. The exhibitor who gets the most votes will receive the Community Connections People’s Choice Award. “This is the first (Community Connections showcase) and judging from the response that we’ve received it will certainly be continued next year,” said Burg. Visit Centennial Hall this Saturday to learn more about local businesses in the community and help make this first showcase a success.

(acclaimed) Director, Area F: Ian Morrison Director, Area I: Klaus Kuhn

Carolyne Austin Hubert Crevels Bob Day Ted Gamble Franklin Hornbrook Tim McGonigle Beverly North Lorna Vomacka Rocky Wise

17 school trustee candidates for SD 79 Peter Rusland NEWS LEADER

The most familiar face at Cowichan’s next school-board table could be Ladysmith’s longtime mayor, and regional chairman, Rob Hutchins. The former Ladysmitharea teacher has chalked his name on district 79’s slate of 17 trustee candidates, seeking four-year terms in seven desks Nov. 15. Victoria dropped that number from the previous nine trustee seats in Cowichan. The district’s former school board was fired by the education ministry after submitting a controversial deficit budget to protest perstudent funding levels. Of the 17 candidates for trustee, five are from the fired board; some of the others have previous political experience.

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Newcomers include Dana Arthurs, Kayla Barrett, Connie Buckner, Keith Chicquen, Roger Chin, Elizabeth Croft, Joanne de Lure, Randy Doman, and Amy Matamba. Incumbents, or familiar school-board faces, looking for election include Barb de Groot, Deb Foster, Ellen Oxman, Amrik Prihar, Cathy Schmidt, Candace Spilsbury, and Joe Thorne. Then-trustees Foster and Oxman voted in favour of the budget that got the board fired. Prihar, Schmidt and Spilsbury were from the minority opposed. Cowichan’s former nine trustees, elected in 2011, were replaced by appointed trustee Mike McKay. He helmed a pack of public meetings to gather public opinion about which valley schools to close amid locally declining student enrolments.

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Lake Cowichan Chiropractic Is thrilled to announce the arrival of Dr. Laura’s New Baby Girl,

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Eva Sloane Kozlick! Born On September 23rd Weighing a perfect 7lbs 7oz.

Please join us to welcome her to the world on Friday, October 24th at “Jakes on the Lake” from 3:00-5:00pm Coffee, tea and light snacks provided

Come join us for our

HALLOWEEN DANCE with Music by Jan Matthews on October 25th and ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR November 1st at the THE 50 PLUS ACTIVITY CENTRE 55 Coronation Street, Lake Cowichan 250-749-6121 for details

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Salmon trucked to lake cowichan–Twenty-five Chinook adults and five Chinook juveniles were trucked up Friday morning from the trap at

the counting fence in Duncan to the Lake Cowichan weir due to low water levels in watershed.

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Youbou haunted house needs volunteers

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“Vote yes!”

Preparations for the Youbou Haunted House and Halloween events at Youbou Hall are already underway. “We wanted to start off early so that we aren’t rushed in the days before Halloween,” says Vicki Ordano, Events Assistant at Youbou Community Hall. The annual celebration involves a haunted house, a costume competition with cash prizes, hot dogs served

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by the Youbou Volunteer Fire Department, and the grande finale, fire works sponsored by Cowichan Lake Recreation and the Youbou Volunteer Fire Department. Ordano says that they welcome volunteers to help with set up and judging. This year, however, they also need a group to take over the fourth room of the haunted house. “I’ll give them a hand in any way I can, because I really want to make this good for the kids. Anything that they need, if I can

supply it or be here, then I will.” Ordano also needs help with decorating the first room. The Youbou Haunted House and Halloween events start at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31 and are open to anyone around the lake. According to Ordano they get attendees from all over. “The kids usually have a really great time,” says Ordano. “It’s fun for everybody.” If you want to decorate or volunteer, contact Ordano at 250745-3712 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

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funding and the local sponsorship there will be enough funds to create a minimum of 1,000 calendars which will be distributed free of charge to residents. “This funding is very important to an expensive project like a full-colour local calendar,” stated Pauline Thompson, treasurer of the Kaatza Art Group. “So many of the not-forprofit organizations are asking our small business base for financial support that they can’t give very much to any specific project.” The calendar will feature photographs of the local area shot by local people. “The idea is to celebrate the wonderful views and the creative efforts of the people. It is amazing how many great photographers and captivating scenes we have for a smaller

community,” explained Puckrin. This year there won’t be prizes for the winning photographs, as the Kaatza Art Group is putting all the funds into calendar production costs. The judging, assembly and distribution will all be done on a volunteer basis. Every winning photograph will be credited and a copy of the calendar will be given to those 13 lucky photographers. If you want to be sure you get all the calendars you want you can order extra copies (at a cost of $5 each) before Nov. 7. All special orders have to be pre-paid. It would be a great gift at Christmas for family out of town, for those parties where you need to bring a small gift or simply to send to contacts who might be

encouraged to visit our town. Submit your entries (no entry fee) by emailing photographs to Loretta@ puckrin.com. Please put the word ‘calendar’ in the subject line. You can start sending your submissions right now, and the closing date is Oct. 31, so get yours in before Halloween! The winners will be notified by Nov. 7 and the final calendars are expected by Dec. 10. “We invite everyone to enjoy the calendars and show them off to all your friends, family and visitors,’ concluded Puckrin. “If the community agrees that this is a good project, we will undertake to do a calendar every year. What better way to celebrate our little bit of paradise?” –submitted by Kaatza Art Group

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Submit your local photos for community calendar Why would the Kaatza Art Group be promoting a calendar which doesn’t feature any of their artwork? Because they love their community and feel it is undervalued. The idea for the calendar came from a one-time government grant made available through Arts and Culture. “It was a very strange series of events,” comments Kaatza Art Group president, Loretta Puckrin. “One of the originally targeted communities on the mainland was unable to achieve their goals. This left some funding that had to be distributed. Because of our close relationship with the Cowichan Valley Arts Council we became eligible for a portion of the funding.” Between the federal

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Clean your chimney Chimney fires are caused by a buildup of soot and other byproducts of wood burning. Install a chimney cap A chimney cap is a square piece of metal with wire-mesh underneath that prevents build up of flammable debris. Repair damage Loose bricks or a damaged chimney lining can cause a chimney fire to get out of hand. Use appropriate wood Soft or green wood gives off creosote. You should burn hard, seasoned wood that has been split and dried for at least 6 months. Real-life lessons… Be sure your chimney is clean. The creosote in dirty chimneys can and does catch fire. Be sure that your address is visible from the street. We can’t help you if we can’t find you. -submitted by YVFD

It’s that time of year again when the family gathers in the living room to enjoy the delicious warmth of the fireplace. As you sit down for a glass of something tasty in front of the fire, it’s important to think about chimney safety to keep your fires enjoyable. Dos and Don’ts • Do check with the company that installed your stove or fireplace for proper operation. • Do burn properly seasoned hardwood. • Do have your chimney inspected once a year. • Don’t use lighter fluid to start fires. • Don’t use coal in a woodstove or fireplace. • Don’t burn artificial logs in a woodstove unless they’re specifically designed for such use. • Don’t burn treated lumber, trash, or anything other than wood in your fireplace.

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TOWN OF LAKE COWICHAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on the matter of the amendments to the “Town of Lake Cowichan Official Community Plan Bylaw 910-2011” and “Town of Lake Cowichan Zoning Bylaw 935-2013” as described below:

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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW 947-2014 Bylaw 910-2011 is hereby amended through revisions to Map 1 and Map 5 for the following properties: Lot 2, Block 7, Plan VIP 1750; and Lot 3, Section 5, Plan 25480. MAP 1

MAP 5

STUNNING LAKE VIEWS NEW LISTING

Great family home in a Wonderful Neighborhood. Fully finished spacious 5 bed / 3 bath home including a 12’ x 25’ garage and separate workshop. Offers central vac, heat pump, awning over deck & a big fenced back yard.

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504 Johel Cresc.

Map 1 is hereby amended by replacing the Urban designation with the Downtown designation for said properties.

Map 5 Development Areas 4,5,6 and 7 is hereby revised by including said properties in the " DPA-4 Downtown" development permit area..

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 948-2014 1)

Schedule “A” to Zoning Bylaw No. 935-2013 is amended by rezoning the following properties which are outlined in heavy black ink from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to General Commercial (C-1) : Lot 2, Block 7, Plan VIP 1750; and Lot 3, Section 5, Plan 25480. Any non-conforming use for the said properties may be continued but if the use is discontinued for a continuous period of six months any subsequent use of the said properties referred to in this bylaw becomes subject to the uses permitted in Bylaw 935-2013.

All persons who believe that their interests may be affected by the proposed bylaw amendments shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or may present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw at a PUBLIC HEARING to be held in Council Chambers, th 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia on Tuesday, October 28 , 2014 commencing at 6:00 p.m. The proposed amending bylaw and related documents may be inspected at the Town Office, 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from th 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until October 28 , 2014.

This updated family home is located on .56 of an acre in Honeymoon Bay. Very private home featuring 4 bd3 bath, den & family room. Large wrap around deck with expansive views. Other features: built in vacuum, HRV air cleaner system, RV Park, oversized detached workshop with 10’ garage doors and woodstove. Lots of room for you and all your toys!

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Start your dream here! Beautiful waterfront lot located in the prestigious Creekside Estates. This property boasts 14,124 sq ft & is ready to build on. Add your own private dock or walk on the waterfront beach. Great place to enjoy summer, live year round or retire.

$319,000 Lot 34, Creekside Dr.

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Dated at Lake Cowichan, British Columbia this 8 day of October, 2014. Joseph A. Fernandez, Chief Administrative Officer Town of Lake Cowichan PO Box 860, 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0

6581 Bear Lake

$149,000

5 bedroom / 3 bath house in Mesachie Lake on .38 of an acre. Features include a large family room with woodstove, master suite with large walk-in closet and patio doors. Detached 2 bay workshop in the back yard. This home is a must see!

GREAT FAMILY HOME This one has it all! Great family home with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms on two floors and over 5100 sq feet of finished living area, plus a 28 x 30 in-house shop/ garage and is located on .42 of an acre. Too many extra’s to mention. This is one of those must see homes to really appreciate the quality.

$499,000 401 Winter Drive

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Large Shop for All Your Toys! This 3 bedroom home is located close to all town amenities and is situated on a roomy .32 acre lot. There is a newer separate 1200 sq ft shop with two bays and 11 ft high doors. Great family home.

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3 bd home overlooking Cowichan Lake in sunny Youbou. Bright kitchen with large island, sunrm w/ skylights. L/room & workshop has woodstove. Carport inclu. 480 sq ft storage; basement is spacious-room for more bedrooms. Front yard has many mature fruit trees adding to the character of this home.

Located in picturesque Mesachie Lake, this 2.6 acre lot offers over 500 ft of pristine lakefront. Build your dream home here. House plans may be available.

$399,000 6840 Forestry Road

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196 Neva Road

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HONEYMOON BAY

6846 Charles Place

CHARACTER HOME

This waterfront home has the WOW factor! Located in a protected bay - waterski, fish, lounge on the dock by the beach. 2000 sq ft family home. Many updates: windows, roof, kitchen, bathroom & more. Outdoor features are fruit trees, garden, big level lawn, wharfs all on .43 of an acre.

10125 South Shore

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$369,000

434 Point Ideal Dr.

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Quality home with stunning lake views. Located directly across from the marina, this home is zoned to allow for a B&B or home based business. Offering two entrances, living areas, kitchens, sundecks, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Call today to view this beautiful home!

$279,000 #57-6855 Park Ave.

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$309,900 123 Johel Rd.

RV PARK IN HONEYMOON BAY

Cute as a Button! This entry level home is move in ready. If you’re looking for a rental, summer/ winter retreat or full time living, this is the one to consider. Next to the Trans Canada Trail for walking, biking or just exploring the thousands of acres of treed forrest. Why not take a look today!

$197,000

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Lovely recreational lot located in Paradise Village RV Park in Honeymoon Bay. This waterfront development is on 12 acres, has 4 acres of play fields, a private marina, boat launch, sandy beach and a year round caretaker. Here’s your opportunity, don’t wait!

$134,800

$559,000

Affordable home located on .34 acre lot. This four bedroom home offers a spacious kitchen and living room with a wood fireplace. Large downstairs bedroom, family room and lots of storage/workshop area. Currently being rented out – might be worth a look to subdivide lot.

183 Neva

$199,900

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B.C. wood moves up China’s value chain Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

When B.C.’s wood products trade mission visited Nanjing, China ﬁve years ago, government and industry representatives watched lumber being hauled by labourers with ropes onto the roofs of a vast expanse of concrete apartment buildings. Trusses were built using hammers and handsaws, to replace thousands of roofs damaged by the deadly 2008 Sichuan earthquake. Builders were pleased with the new method, which replaced angle iron pulled up to the roofs and welded into trusses. When B.C.’s annual delegation returned to Nanjing this Thanksgiving weekend for its annual Asia sales trip, Forests Minister Steve Thomson said the roof reconstruction work continues. But now wood construction has become more sophisticated in Jiangsu Province, a centre of electronics and other industries whose gross domestic product is half as much as all of Canada. “They’re doing residential properties, they’re also doing

recreational properties, the villas, planned communities,” Thomson said in a phone interview from Nanjing Oct. 11. Thomson also met with executives of Sinar Mas, the Indonesian conglomerate that has invested heavily in B.C.’s wood pulp industry through its Richmond-based subsidiary Paper Excellence. The B.C. delegation toured the world’s largest paper mill, which uses all of the production from Mackenzie Pulp in northern B.C. and most of Howe Sound Pulp and Paper. Paper Excellence also owns the pulp mill in Skookumchuck in the Kootenays, and this spring it purchased the former Tembec pulp mill in Chetwynd that has been shut down since 2012. The annual lumber trade mission is required by B.C. legislation. Thomson said the next stop in Beijing is for his first meetings with national-level Chinese officials, before the group heads to Tokyo and Seoul, South Korea. Lumber purchases to China have risen steadily in the past decade, with sales surpassing the U.S. for the first time in 2011.

Thanks for Tour de Rock success CEO replies to letter Dear Editor,

The Lake Cowichan RCMP would like to take this time to publically thank everyone who helped make the 2014 Cops for Cancer tour into Lake Cowichan so successful this year and to single out the schools and businesses that went above and beyond to help the cause. Lake Cowichan School - for hosting the ﬁrst of two events in Lake Cowichan. It was fantastic. The BBQ and Carnival raised a total of $599.70 and they still have one more fundraiser ending on Oct. 17, 2014. They are rafﬂing a spectacular mountain bike. Good luck to all who participate.

Palsson Elementary School - for hosting the second of two events in Lake Cowichan. The riders loved seeing all of the kids in the gym. The school raised a total of $680.00. Great work students and staff. Country Grocer - for their enormous food contribution to feed the riders and their support staff as well as fully stocking the high school BBQ. The store managed to raise $2795.00 for the cause this year which is outstanding. Thank you everyone for participating in the km marker program again. Irly Building Center - for advertising the Cops for Cancer ride into Lake Cowichan and for supplying all of the wood stakes needed for the Country Grocer km marker program.

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Riverside Inn - for advertising the Cops for Cancer ride into Lake Cowichan. Duncan M&M Meats - for donating tasty burgers for the high school BBQ. LCS Leadership Class - for designing all the signs and banners displayed around town, for set-up and take down on event day and for manning the BBQ. Canadian Cancer Society of Duncan - donating all of the balloons and t-shirts. At ﬁnal tally, the town of Lake Cowichan managed to raise a total of $4133.80. Well done all of you and thank you for your contribution. –Cst. Jim Preston Lake Cowichan RCMP

Dear Editor,

We want to thank your reader, David Ridley for his assistance in bringing the upcoming Island Savings member vote to the attention of your readers and our members. Mr. Ridley makes some very good points about the uniqueness of the credit union democracy and indirectly, how important this vote is to the future of Island Savings and its employees. To clarify Mr. Ridley’s reference to a ‘mainland conglomerate,’ here is what attracted us to the First West model: First West is a Langley-based credit union with vast small community

DENNIS SKALICKY Publisher The Lake Cowichan Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to BC Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

experience. It serves communities like Lumby, Yarrow, Hope, Sardis, Mission, Armstrong and Keremeos, just to name a few. Many of these branches and communities are similar in size to Island Savings branches and communities and, in fact, Victoria will become First West’s largest market. Job protection for all employees, keeping the Island Savings name brand, making decisions locally, and continuing to actively support our community charities, are all part of this model. –Rod Dewar President & CEO Island Savings

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SAYS We asked:

Do you think Lake Cowichan should have a pick up location for plastics recycling similar to Honeymoon Bay’s box at the Post Office?

Rose Nelson “I think that’s a really good idea because a lot of people don’t have a vehicle to get to the depots where they want you to drop them off. In Lake Cowichan we’re not supposed to put them in with our garbage, they say.”

Don Gordon “I think all garbage and recycling should go into one utensil, one vehicle hauls it away, then they have people in an area to sort it out and pay them a decent wage. It is too complicated the way it is, subsequently people just don’t bother.””

Lily McLaren “Yes, there are some types of bags that we do recycle, I would like to see them out of the landfill/garbage.”

The last bench is cemented in to the new “People’s Park” in Honeymoon Bay by Reinhard Harms (left), and Guy Patten (right). With cooperation from the CVRD, volunteers worked through the summer to clean up the park and build structures in the small wooded area in front of the Honeymoon Bay Hall.

Bob Davidson “My understanding is the plastic shopping bags, like from the Village Market are biodegradable and don’t need to be recycled. I presume they are going to be recycled that way. Although I don’t like to see them in the garbage.”

Dianne Coutts “I think that would be a good idea. It’s too much for the landfills. I am sure there is a way to recycle them somewhere so I wouldn’t mind driving them because I am coming here already.”

Inspirational classrooms... engaged students.

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50+ Activity Centre upcoming activities Members voted to change the name of the Seniors’ Centre in Lake Cowichan to The 50 Plus Activity Centre because anyone over the age of 50 can buy a membership and enjoy the benefits. On October 16th there will be an Elder-Care presentation at the centre and Island Health has been hosting Brain Fit seminars every Thursday at 1 p.m. Next Saturday is our Thanksgiving Banquet (turkey dinner). Cost for members is $12, non-members $15. Preregister and pay today. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner, with all the trimmings, is served at 5 p.m. Come and join us for our Halloween Dance on Oct. 25 with fabulous music by Jan Matthews. Doors open at 7 p.m., no-host bar, sandwiches/snacks served mid-evening. Members $13, non-members $15 and costumes are optional. Our annual Fall Bazaar with new and used items on sale will be held on Nov. 1. Table rental is $15 and you must pre-register and pay by Oct. 29 to ensure a spot. Set-up Friday from 2 p.m. or Saturday from 8:30 a.m. Sandwiches and desserts will be on sale from our ‘foodsafe’

kitchen. Our recent daily specials have sold out every day and Friday’s volunteer cook day brings various ethnic specials such as authentic curried chicken with basmati rice, maple baked beans and bratwurst with sauerkraut to name a few. Suggestions for specials are always welcome and gluten-free items are available. Membership in the Cowichan Lake Golden Agers Society is $15 per year (Jan. to Dec.) which includes several benefits such as very reasonably-priced fresh made hot meals, soup, sandwiches, salads (fruit and veggie) and desserts. Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Monday to Friday. Members are also reimbursed for one ambulance visit per year and subsidized for banquets and trips. Our last adventerous trip was to the Floating Dock Pub on Protection Island off Nanaimo. Our welcoming centre is a safe, air-conditioned, comfortable place to visit, meet friends, make new friends and enjoy the activities that abound every week Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refinished pool and snooker tables as well as shuffleboard for your enjoyment.

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Last Wednesday morning a delegation made up of children Wednesday morning andLast adults, all residents of thea delegation made up of children Village of Ohtaki, Japan, left for and adults, all residents of the home after spending several days Village Ohtaki, left as homeof stay guestsJapan, here in thefor home afterLake spending days Cowichan area. several The visit as homethe stay guests here in the marked 25th anniversary of Cowichan Lake area.Cowichan The visit the twinning of Lake marked the 25th anniversary of and Ohtaki, Japan. theAlthough twinningthe of first Lakeexchange Cowichan and Ohtaki, Japan. visit took place in 1988, the Although the first exchange official twinning exchange visit place took place in 1988, theat took on Oct. 8, 1989 official twinninghall exchange the community in Lake Cowichan. It was that at a took place on Oct.there 8, 1989 gala Thanksgiving and the community halldinner in Lake civic reception, which Cowichan. It was thereincluded that a entertainment from dinner both villages, gala Thanksgiving and was The highlight of the civicheld. reception, which included entertainment from both villages, was held. The highlight of the

evening was the signing, by Lake Cowichan Mayor Don Gordon evening was the signing, by Lake and Ohtaki Mayor Tatebayashi, Cowichan Mayor Don Gordon of theOhtaki officialMayor twinning and Tatebayashi, Proclamation. of the official twinning “The event marked the Proclamation. very firstevent time marked villages the in “The Japan and Canada had very first time villagesjoined in in international relations,” Japan and Canada had joined commented thenrelations,” Mayor Don in international Gordon. commented then Mayor Don The idea of an official twinning Gordon. began about 1987 when Lake The ideaMayor of an official Cowichan Gordontwinning began about 1987 when Lake learned that the small Japanese Cowichan Mayor Gordon village of Ohtaki was interested learned that theansmall Japanese in establishing international village ofprogram. Ohtaki was interested exchange Discussions in establishing an international took place between Ohtaki exchangeLake program. Discussions officials, Cowichan village took place Ohtaki and council (andbetween representatives) officials, Lake Cowichan village the local School District (#66) councilThe (and representatives) and board. discussions led to the the local School (#66) establishing of theDistrict program 25 board.ago. The discussions led to the years establishing of the program Annual visits between the 25 yearsvillages ago. continued for twin many yearsvisits and although Annual between the some changescontinued (regardingfor twin villages frequency, of visits and many yearslength and although numbers of participants) some changes (regardinghave been made over theofyears, frequency, length visits and the program continues on.have numbers of participants) been made over the years, the program continues on.

The many friendships made between children and adults The many friendships made of both communities between children andcontinue adults to Prior to the demise of ofgrow. both communities continue our schoolPrior district in 1996-97, to grow. to the demise of several localdistrict schoolinteachers our school 1996-97, along with their families spent several local school teachers aalong year living in Ohtaki where with their families spent they taught English lessons to a year living in Ohtaki where Ohtaki residents. The first local they taught English lessons to family spend year Ohtaki(1989-90) residents.to The firstalocal in Ohtaki was teacher Margaret family (1989-90) to spend a Davis, husband Don and theiryear in Ohtaki wasThe teacher Margaret two children. following year Davis, husband Don and their Duncan and Pat Brown and their two children. following year children spent The a year in the twin Duncan and Pat Brown and their village. children spent a year in thePark twin Small but lovely Ohtaki village. (across South Shore Road from lovelyMemorial Ohtaki Park theSmall Forestbut Workers (across South Shore Road from Park) was established in honour the Forest Workers Memorial of our sister village. As well, Park) was established in honour Friendship Park and trail, of our sister village. well, adjacent to the VillageAsMarket, Friendship Parkmany and trail, was established years adjacent to the Market, ago to mark the Village twinning of wasvillages established many years the and honour the friendships developed. ago to markthat thesoon twinning of The next exchange trip tothe Ohtaki the villages and honour from Lake Cowichan take friendships that soon will developed. place in 2015 with several The next exchange trip to local Ohtaki students presently raising from Lake Cowichan willmoney take for thein trip. place 2015 with several local students presently raising money for the trip.

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Wonderful family home with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Offers radiant floor heating, quality floor tiles, Jacuzzi tub, outside deck and fish pond. These are just some of the features this home has to offer.

58 Blackwood Heights

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Enjoy the lake without the lake price. This 1 bed park model home at Bayview Village includes use the waterfront facilities on beautiful Cowichan Lake and boat slip, This ½ acre lot offers fabulous mountain views and is very private. This is a great investment!

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Appearances are deceiving. This home is entry level but has a fully finished basement. Many updates including flooring, Low Energy Windows, vinyl decking and more. This is a great family home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a big family room.

2 ½ acre treed lot on the outskirts of Lake Cowichan. Great opportunity to build a beautiful home in your own private wilderness. Zoning includes B & B or intensive agriculture.

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Updated 4 bed / 3 bath family home on .30 acre centrally located in town. Features a beautiful kitchen with marble counter top and tiled back splash, large living room with feature fireplace and separate dining area, Brazilian teak hardwood floors, downstairs offers a large family room with fireplace & den. Don’t delay, come and view today!

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Above: Zakia Syifa, right, talks to another participant during the Canada World Youth welcome lunch at the CLEC. Left: Audrey Paquet from Quebec, left, and Zakia Syifa from Indonesia, right, participate in an initial orientation to Canada World Youth.

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Almost 40 young people from across Canada and Indonesia between the ages of 17 and 25 gathered at the Cowichan Lake Outdoor Education and Conference Centre (CLEC) on Oct. 9. Participants in the Canada World Youth program were engaged in a pre-program orientation weekend where they met others in their group and discussed the program. “The Vancouver Island Canada World Youth program

unites youth from across Canada and Indonesia,” said Simon Schachner, a project supervisor with CWY. “The youth (one Canadian and one Indonesian) are going to integrate into their host communities of Duncan and Nanaimo through living with host families. They’re getting involved in the community, mostly through volunteer work placements in the non-profit sector.” CWY is a six-month program in total, three months in Canada and three months in Indonesia. The program is open to any youth in the age

range. The youth at CLEC were energetic and excited about the days and months ahead. Audrey Paquet from Quebec, a passionate young woman, shared that she looks forward to volunteering with underprivileged people in the coming months. “The thing I’d like to learn is caring about others,” said Paquet. “We’re going to see difficult situations for others. We need to know how to care for them and how to help them.” Zakia Syifa from Indonesia feels she can learn a lot by

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$449,900

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$216,500

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$424,900

$175,000

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$367,000

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Fall gardening in the Cowichan Lake area

Well, this has certainly been a different year for gardening with the heat, drought and stage 3 watering restrictions. It was hard to keep some things alive, but we did it. We hand-watered most of the time and saved some bath and dish water, trucking it downstairs to various dry areas. Mulching was more important than ever this year. My fruit did exceptionally well, especially the peach and pear trees, and the rhubarb had two growth spurts. Don’t forget to water trees during the winter especially during the frosty times as the roots can dry out. This goes for any shrubs under roofs or dry covered areas as well. October is time to plant garlic again, near the full moon if you can. They don’t need a lot of fertilizing, but planting along with compost and bone meal gives them a good start. I sprinkle alfalfa pellets on the top after planting as well. Believe it or not, my bush marrow squash are still flowering and there are at least three small squash filling out right now. Greens, rutabagas (swedes), carrots and beets are still prevalent and I have some mid-season potatoes to dig as well. Root vegetables can stay in the ground over most of the winter if covered with hay. Buckerfields’ fall rye/pea/vetch mix can be

To the People of Area I (Youbou/Meade Creek)

it has been an honour to serve the community for the past three years. I have decided not to run in this election and I wish the new Director all the best in their endeavours. Sincerely, Pat Weaver

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Small Business Week, the Lake Cowichan Gazette will publish its annual Small Business Week section on Wednesday, October 22. In this section we profile local small businesses who have found success in our area. If you would like to advertise your small business in this section, please contact Dennis at 250.749.4383 for more information.

planted in cleared-out areas of the garden to fix the nitrogen in the soil and stop erosion from winter rains. When it gets tall just weed-eat it and let it lie then it can be dug in or rototilled in the spring. Hopefully, we will get enough winter rain soon and we need a good snow pack too. Delphiniums and poppies have bloomed again after cutting back but the Ester Reed Daisies and Jacob’s Ladders did not. Dahlias are still blooming well and if you dead-head often you should have flowers well into November. They are under my overhang in the front of the house so I might just leave them in over the winter and see how they do. Blue Mason Bees will have to be cleaned and put away for the winter in November. It is a bit of a job, but well worth it for the bees. Ours didn’t fill many holes this year and we aren’t sure why. The Lake Bloomers’ Garden Club’s Oct. 21 meeting will follow up on unfinished and new business and suggestions for upcoming meetings. Our President, Cara Smith, will be attending various other garden club meetings in the valley to network with fellow gardeners and get some new ideas for 2015. Maureen and Carol will report on their trip to the B.C. Council of Garden Clubs’ seminar in Burnaby on Oct. 18. The guest speaker will be the well-known Des Kennedy from Denman Island discussing the topic of wall gardens. He is a real character who had a gardening show on CBC years ago. Some members took cuttings of geraniums and potted them up under the tutelage of Susanne at our September meeting and will report on their progress. Our Annual General meeting and elections are held in November and we hope to have a show and tell session, recipe and household tip sharing and do some planning for next year. Guests are welcome at all meetings which are held at ‘The 50 Plus Activity Centre’ (Seniors Centre) on the third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. Many of us come early and enjoy a fresh homemade lunch prior to the meeting. Contact Cara at smithcara50@gmail.com for further information. –Submitted by Carolyne Austin

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Dorothy was born in Kimberely, BC, came here as a young woman and ended up working at Berryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store in Mesachie Lake where she met the love of her life Reg Ryan. They married Christmas day 1949, lived on the river in Lake Cowichan. First came Sheri, then Gus, and in 1953 Reg moved his family to Mesachie Lake where he built the family home - a home that was always open to family and friends. Dorothy was active with many clubs and groups. She was most proud of Dorothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Style Shop, one of the main ladies wear stores in the Cowichan Valley. She loved her years there where she made many life long friends. She also enjoyed her time being very involved with Lady of the Lake pageant. Where ever she went someone would stop her to chat about having bought something at her store. As Gram slowed down she moved back to Lake Cowichan for the past 12 years where she was until 2 days before she passed. Gram loved to cook and her fridge was always full of goodies. When the kids played sports she was the biggest fan. She was the best Gramma & Zamba and kid could want. They all knew they could drop in with their fiends at any time and the candy bowl was always full. Family is what meant the most to her. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Reg; a daughter, Sheri Callsen; and granddaughter Tori Callsen. She is survived by Gus & Margaret, Dani & Kilion, Reg & Michelle, Rick & Tricia, Sidney & Nolan & Ashley; Doug & Faye Callsen, Staci & Doug. Wyatt, Braydon, Nelson; Ryan and Amie, Jayden, and our family miracle Kinley Callsen; Darci & Doug, Olivia & Abigail; and Toriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Myles; and all of Fayeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kids and grandkids. No service by request. Donation in her memory may be made to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Janeece Placeâ&#x20AC;?.

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Thank You August 24th marked the 90th Birthday for Lillian Fern, a long time resident of Lake Cowichan. Friends and family arrived from Prince George, 70 Mile house, Victoria, Nanaimo, Edmonton, and Montreal for a total of 42. A week long party was held at her youngest son's place on the lake. Several BarBQs with good food culminating with the cutting of the cake, bearing the photo of the Birthday girl. Lil says thank you to everyone attending, and to all her long time friends here in lake Cowichan.

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Most Chip-ins: Phyllis Logan Club Two-Ball: Veronica Clarkson and Anne Wise, Phyllis Logan and Lynn Girard Runner-up: Diane Kaiser and Lorraine Lawrence Par Cup: Corinne Floyd Runner-up: Anne Wise

Club Championship: Phyllis Logan Runner-up: Diane Kaiser

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Club Champion Net Winners A Division: Phyllis Logan B Division: Anne Wise C Division: Diane Kaiser Medalist: Lee Budden: Veronica Clarkson

Tombstone: Sam Jones

Warwick: Corinne Floyd BCGLA Pin Round: Diane Kaiser CLGA Net Pin: Phyllis Logan CLGA Pin Round Runner-up: Corinne Floyd and Phyllis Logan Monthly Spoon Round Winners April: Corinne Floyd and Phyllis Logan May: Jan Peden June: Sylvia Lingren July: Corinne Floyd August: Corinne Floyd September: Diane Kaiser Eclectic Winners Spring: Lorraine Lawrence Summer: Sylvia Lingren Fall: Lorraine Lawrence The March Meadows ladies look forward to the 2015 season of golf. You need not be a member to join in the fun. Welcome to all! -submitted by norma oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell

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Thanksgiving weekend is over and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going into pie withdrawals, but not to worry. This weekend there will be enough music to satisfy your cravings. Roots at Legion On Friday night, award-winning country and roots musician Sean Hogan will appear at the Lake Cowichan Legion. In 2011, Hogan, who had been fighting a sore throat for months, was diagnosed with oral pharyngeal cancer, but after months of treatment was given a clean bill of health in 2012. This year, Hogan has been touring for the summer and returns to his home on the Island for the winter. Tickets for his Friday

night show at the Legion are $15 and the show starts at 8 p.m. Folk Guild Fundraiser On Saturday, The Cowichan Folk Guild has a delicious treat that will satisfy your cravings for pie and folk, all in a homey community feel. The CFGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Community Dance and Fundraiser kicks off at The Hub in the Cowichan Station in Duncan. The fundraiser will feature The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, a folk music group that originally hales from Victoria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eclectic, but we have a pan-world sense of folk music,â&#x20AC;? says Kurt Lowen, guitarist and vocalist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started out eight years ago playing what we called gypsy-ska or gypsy

folk music. Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve merged into world folk, african inspired beats and more.â&#x20AC;? Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraiser will also feature an apple pie contest so bake a pie, bring it to the dance and maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll win a prize. And will the band be bringing some pie? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If only we had a kitchen on wheels,â&#x20AC;? says Lowen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I can promise to eat the pie, which is a pretty important job in itself.â&#x20AC;? On Saturday, the doors at The Hub open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, ($20 for youth and folk guild members). Children 12 and under are free. For more information you can call 250-748-3975 or 778-455-4710, or visit cowichanstation. org.

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170A Cowichan Lake Rd.

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BC Lic 60651

250-932-0010

99 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan

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