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The Lake Cowichan Municipal All Candidates meeting brought in a full house Monday night. Estimates were that close to 200 people attended to listen to municipal candidates discuss their platforms and answer questions from the Chamber of Commerce and the public. Candidates were seated alphabetically and asked questions in random order. Candidates spoke with passion, humour and enthusiasm.

Chamber of Commerce hosts All Candidates meeting at Centennial Hall them or changing to yield signs. Lorna Vomacka: Affordable improvements to infrastructure, Questions from the floor Carolyne Austin: Affordable family housing. and the need for a way to entice ranged from water and sewer housing for seniors and families. Bev North: People want to have business into the downtown core. costs, a new town hall building, Ross Forrest: Seniors care facility. the future of the old ranger fun and see the lighter side of life. Each individual answered with The Lake Cowichan Municipal Photorevitalization Malcolm Chalmers I’ve seen too many spouses What do you (townspeople) want? passion, earnestness, humour station, downtown All Candidates Forum took Santa Claus rode in with the restplace of the parade last Saturday (Nov. 29), carrying a sack of goodies for the kids. See more photos from the light-up on page 10. Put some drive into it, laugh a little separated from each other when or resolve, as they saw fit. Each and an open door policy at the Monday night at Centennial Hall they get old. I want to see people and we’ll get through. individual also demonstrated municipal office. from 7 to 9 p.m. stay together as they age. We also Tim McGonigle: “Fun’s my their conviction to act on behalf The municipal vote takes The hall was packed; more need to attract other partners in middle name.” A base for revenue, of the town and serve in the way place onvNov. 15 this year at chairs had to be brought out and eev t 8 a.m. to eeHall business apart from property taxes, and they thought would best serve the Centennial from nnt once those were filled people Wendy Klyne: I have a vision other tools to raise funds to pay townspeople. The forum was at 8 p.m. To register as a resident stood at the back of the hall. since 2006. 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Christmas hampers contain not only a full Christmas dinner — including turkey and fresh produce — but a gift for families with children.

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Cowichan Lake Community Services (CLCS) will be continuing their annual Christmas hamper program this December, making sure every family can have gifts under their tree and a Christmas dinner on the table, regardless of circumstances. CLCS recently celebrated their 40th anniversary, and have been running the Christmas hamper program for most of their existence. Each Christmas hamper will contain a full Christmas dinner — turkey, fresh produce and other fixings. Recipients with children will also receive an age-appropriate gift in their hamper.

“We like to think that people who receive [a hamper] also receive some piece of mind,” Sherry Sohye, a case manager with CLCS, said. “They don’t have to worry about food for Christmas, they can just focus on getting through the month, and they know their kids will also be getting a present.” CLCS typically hands out 200 hampers each Christmas, and Sohye said that this year is shaping up to be the same. Those who wish to receive a Christmas hamper this year can fill out an application at the CLCS offices, located on 121 Point Ideal Road. Sohye explained that there’s “no real criteria” for signing up for the program. “If people need one, we encourage them to apply,” Sohye said, “it’s impossible

to know someone else’s circumstances. Some people think you have to be on income assistance to receive one, but you don’t. Anyone can have a rough year.” Hampers are filled with contributions from the community, and CLCS accepts donations of food, money and new, unwrapped toys for children of any age. CLCS will also be using “angel trees” to help those who wish to donate. Each angel tree contains a set of tags, each identifying the age and gender of a child whose family will be receiving a Christmas hamper. Those who wish to lend a hand can take a tag before shopping for a toy, making sure that as many children as possible receive an age- and gender-appropriate gift. Sohye said that the angel trees have been a success so far, with each child being accounted for in previous years. Angel trees are currently set up at Field’s, Curves, Lake Cowichan Chiropractic and Palsson Elementary. For gently used gifts and other useful items, a “free table” will also be set up for when the hampers are handed out. The free table started as a place for donations that couldn’t be put in hampers, such as used toys and dented cans, but has since grown. CLCS also accepts donations for the free table, which are claimed on a “first come, first served” basis. “Some are new, but some are gently used,” Sohye said. “It’s filled with things that can help build an extra Christmas.” The Christmas hamper program has gained a “very loyal” base of volunteers through the years, according to Sohye, usually seeing around 70 people show up to lend a hand with preparing and handing out hampers. It’s not uncommon for a recipient of a hamper to also pitch in. Christmas hampers will be handed out on Dec. 17 and are packed the day before. Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to call the Cowichan Lake Community Services office at 250-749-6822.

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Medford Singers bring the world to Lake Cowichan

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Lake Cowichan resident Terry Finch is “the very model of a modern major-general” in the upcoming production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance.

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Music lovers and Christmas fans alike won’t want to miss this Saturday’s concert at St. Aidan’s & St. Christopher’s Anglican Church featuring the Medford Singers. The Duncan-based group of thirty-plus voices was formed 25 years ago and now boasts ten members from Lake Cowichan, Mesachie Lake, Honeymoon Bay and Youbou. “We sing everything from Broadway to Bach to the Beatles,” Medford singer Jane Sharpe, who hales from Honeymoon Bay, said. Their upcoming concert, under the expert baton of Maestro Simon Leung, is entitled “Christmas Around the World” and will deliver musical selections from Denmark, Germany and elsewhere, as well as a selection of traditional carols. Originally from Hong Kong, Leung is a well- known fixture on the Victoria music scene and has taught and conducted choral groups from Sooke to Saigon. The group will be accompanied by organist/pianist Stephen Shields and a string ensemble. Besides sharing a deep love of music, the Medford Singers also believe strongly in helping young musicians realize their dreams. From the beginning it was decided that proceeds from the group’s performances would be used to fund bursaries for post-secondary students who were going into music-related studies. Over the years they have awarded bursaries to many talented young musicians from the Cowichan Valley. “Anyone can write in to apply,” Sharpe said. “We’ve helped out a lot of young people over the years and hope to continue for many more years.” Special musical guests include cast members from the South Island Musical Theatre group’s upcoming production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. Retired United Church minister and Lake Cowichan resident Terry Finch plays Major-General Stanley in the production. The role features one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most famous songs, the tongue-twisting patter song “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General.” Patter songs feature hilarious and rapid-fire lyrics sung at a break-neck pace. Four cast members from Pirates, including Finch and longtime Lake Cowichan musician Mary Egan-Popovich, will be performing three numbers. “60 years ago I played Koko in The Mikado in my senior year of high-school and I haven’t done Gilbert and Sullivan since,” Finch said. “This was just the right time, as the whole musical is silly and I’m a bit silly, so it fit.” Saturday’s concert begins at 2 p.m. in the historic and unique St. Christopher’s church on Cowichan Avenue West. The Singers are unique as well, with members from a variety of professions and age groups. “We have one young fellow who is 17 and the oldest member is 92,” says Sharpe. “But the Christmas music we’ll be performing is perfect for the season, not just carols but songs from all over.”

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home from school and he couldn’t stop repeating this poem he’d The ever-popular Cowichan learned at school, and the pictures Lake United Way Breakfast helped him visualize what was will be held on Friday, Dec. going on.” 5 this year, once again hosted Right now, the library in Lake by the Shaker Mill Restaurant. The breakfast, which runs from Cowichan is only open from 7 to 9 a.m. is $10 per person Tuesday to Saturday. with proceeds helping to fund The town’s chief administrative community programs. officer, Joseph A. Fernandez, tried The United Way breakfast in vain to see if he could change coordinator Pat Foster said the event is always popular with local that, asking if the library was open residents. on Mondays. “Every year people look Vancouver Island Regional forward to the breakfast to visit Library (VIRL)’s executive with old friends and even make a director, Rosemary Bonanno, said few new ones,” Foster said. Last year the event raised that wouldn’t be possible at the over $800 and served a total present moment. of 65 meals. The breakfast has “Unfortunately, there’s a become an annual tradition in collective agreement where we Lake Cowichan and has been have to give staff back-to-back running for over 20 years. Tickets Photo Malcolm Chalmers are available at the Shaker Mill days off, and we just don’t have Sarah DeBodt, a counsellor at Cowichan Lake Community Services speaking Restaurant, Community Services, enough staff right now.” at last year’s event. DeBodt communicated about the variety of services by phoning Pat Foster at 250-749LCS principal Nicole Boucher Photo Drew McLachlan available here in Lake Cowichan. or at the door. Malcolm 3730 Chalmers Former councillors Jayne Ingramsaid and Frank Hornbrookissat at their looking last town council her school always file a “numbers guy,” said he plans on attending future Top: Lady of the Lake ambassadors — Emily Pastor, Megan Berry and Ashley meeting on Nov.Gazette 25. Hornbrook, atwith ways improving literacy. meetings as a resident, to keep up LakeofCowichan’s financials. e, at a recent achhol book fair Vomacka — address the crowd at the United Way breakfast on Friday, Dec. 6 at “We have high school students mphazizes the importance of the Shaker Mill restaurant. www.lkc.ca working with Grade 4 students Above: Sarah DeBodt, a counsellor at Cowichan Lake Community Services to enhance their literacy skills. 250.749.6660 speaks at the breakfast. DeBodt communicated about Our librarian is also looking at Toll Free Page: 1.800.729.3246 • the variety of services can read, the better paid available here in Lake Cowichan. Keith Nelson Tracy Forrest introducing seminars.” 145 South Shore Rd., Lake Cowichan keith@lkc.ca forrestatthelake@gmail.com ey’ll get.” Apparently the area around the WHEN YOU WANT IT LISTED - WHEN YOU NEED IT SOLD Drake, principal at Palsson library is soon to be glamoured up. ntary, emphasized the “It won’t always be a gravel RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS ance ofDrew improving literacy. town.” Bob Day told the McLachlan pit,” Councillor Both former councillors said und 51LAKE perCOWICHAN cent of GAZETTE Residents of Lake and area cameFIRST out in group. “Athey support town of ON THE MARKET! stage GREATCowichan FAMILY HOME TIME IN YEARS plansquare on using theirisfree time to arten students’ literacy the United Way’s annual going fundraising to be built breakfast, in front on Dec. the 6, at the pursue traveling. Ingram, the only Great family home in a Wonderful This 3 level, 3 bedroom home has a large Theshe Nov. 25 town re at risk,” said. “Wecouncil meeting library to councillor hold events. to notVegetation run for re-election,Shaker Mill Restaurant. Neighborhood. Fully finished bright kitchen and lots of storage in the marked the fi nal time councillors learning centre and that’s spacious 5 bed / 3 bath home basement. The property which sit on saidthere she decided will planted also.”to retire in order to The restaurant was humming Jayne Ingram and Frank Hornbrook with chatter between 7 a.m. including a 12’ x 25’ garage and nearly a half acre suggesting subdivision e, so the library needs to spend more with her family. workshop. Offersbreakfast central vac, would sit at the table in Lake The mayor said the and 9 a.m., some arriving separate early forover on their way to potential. The house needs TLC and sold heat pump, awning deck & a big “The last six years on council have re-school.” Cowichan Town Hall, but both “As Is, Where Is”. This home must be sold “exceptionally designed” fenced a backmore yard. leisurely schedule for the day been very busy, andstage I’m honoured towork, while others who had mayor councillors said council hadwould plenty to say of their so bring your ideas! will be completed before the she said. ahead have worked with them,” taking six anything years in municipal 504 Johel Cresc.their time and lingering. 10 & 16 King George Street ng to do it can togovernment $299,000 $199,999 is family out. has been very patient “My The United Way breakfast coordinator Pat Foster reported a and their plans for the future. school year amwork come about. with Jayne my comings and hopes goings, they’ve Ingram Ingram said that her term wasCouncillor a WATERFRONT HOME STUNNING LAKE VIEWS by the event ncillor Tim McGonigle is been great with letting me put so total of 65 breakfasts were served, and $806 raised busy six years and included “too the new setup will entice people’s EW N Quality home with stunning lake community much of my energy into council, butthat will go to help fund This waterfront home has the WOWoperations. factor! n board.many changes to name.” Among LISTING views. Located directly across from the appetite for reading intothe area. Locatedforward in a protected bay - waterski, fithe sh, marina, this home is zoned to allow for now it’s time pay due respect to “Every year people look to event getting a chance about time those we changes, cameshe recalled a few“It will be a great area and lounge on the dock by the beach. 2000 sq ft a B&B or home based business. my family.” that she was most to visit with old friends and family home. Many updates: windows, ones,” Foster said. “The Offering two entrances, living areas, make new r and collaborated for proud the of. AopportunityIngram kitchens, sundecks, 4 bedrooms and 2 for has already booked a trip outside reading roof, kitchen, bathroom & more. Outdoor memorandum of understanding with Shaker Mill Restaurant donated the breakfast, full baths. Call today to view this f the community,” the advertising he said. features are fruit trees, garden, big level to Italy with her husband Bruce. First Nations was at the during top of lunch,” she said. beautiful home! lawn, prizes wharfs all on .43 ofwere an acre. donated as well.” was donated and the andsonlocal door recently came Though he’ll no longer have a seat her list.

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“For many years we had seen the importance of working with First Nations when going to conferences in other municipalities, and it was good to bring that home to our own community,” she said. “The agreement is about developing a relationship between the municipality and First Nations, and partnering for economic and social benefits for both groups.” Ingram also made note of bringing musical events to Central Park, and seeing the Olympic torch being carried through Lake Cowichan. Hornbrook said his proudest achievement on council was also somewhat controversial. “I was involved with the circle on North Shore Road, which wasn’t very popular going forward, but people started to turn around once they saw the finished product,” he said. “The intersection was a real bottleneck, it was a long wait, and the circle has really relieved congestion, especially during the summer when all the tourists are in

at the table, Hornbrook said he is looking forward to attending future council meetings. “Especially when finances are being discussed,” he said. “I’m a ‘numbers guy,’ I like to see where the town’s money is going — how our tax dollars are being spent.” Both Hornbrook and Ingram also had a few words of advice for the next town council. “Stay the course and keep an eye on finances,” Hornbrook said. “We have a very fixed income level in Lake Cowichan, there are a lot of seniors in the community. It’s easy to get carried away with raising taxes, but it’s important to look at how to increase the value of projects without having to increase taxes.” “The wheels of government turn slowly, that was the biggest lesson for us,” Ingram said. “You can have a great idea, but to put it through the process takes a long time. Be patient.”

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Thinking outside the ‘big box’ this Xmas Diana Hutton

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“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store? What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!” At this time of year perhaps we all might do well to heed those words taken from Dr. Seuss’s 1957 classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas. With Black Friday just over and the commercial blitz that has become December shifting into high-gear, we might be forgiven for not believing that Christmas is just one big commercial enterprise. There are options, however, that can help consumers make Christmas shopping a much more enjoyable experience that is both less stressful and less costly than a trip to the “big box” store or mall. In our own hometown we have many local businesses that are stocking their shelves with all manner of prospective presents. For those who lack the time, knowledge or imagination there’s always the option of a gift certiﬁcate for a local retailer or restaurant that can be enjoyed long after the seasonal craziness is done. We’re fortunate in the Valley to have a wide variety of talented artists and craftspeople who offer their wares at home studios, Christmas craft fairs and bazaars. On Dec. 6, 13 and 20 from 9 a.m. To 2 p.m. the Youbou Historical Society will be presenting Christmas in the Old Church Hall in the basement of the New Hope Community Church in Youbou. “People who want to rent a table to sell their wares are welcome to just show up, there’s no need to make a reservation,” organizer Al Capeling said. “The $5 table fee goes towards projects like helping build a new chimney for the old church.” This coming Saturday also marks St. Lois de Montfort’s annual Christmas Bazaar and luncheon at the Catholic Church on Fern Road. There will be baked goods, crafts and a white-elephant table as well as refreshments and rafﬂes. For the ultimate in low cost shopping,

check out “Cellar Treasures” in the basement of the Anglican Church on 70 West Cowichan Avenue, open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. To 2 p.m., excluding Christmas Eve. There’s a wide variety of good quality, nearly-new items from toys and housewares, to books, clothes and Christmas décor. Cellar Treasures is also encouraging people to donate to Plan Canada and will match dollar for dollar any donations received. Plan Canada is a charity whose goal is to help end poverty through child sponsorships and sustainable initiatives. Collected funds are used to purchase practical things like livestock, farming tools and seeds to give families and communities in third-world countries a leg up to help create permanent change. “It’s such a great program as it really helps out families,” says Treasures volunteer Irene Palmer. “When people shop with us, some of the money goes to Plan Canada and we also support the Community Services food hampers. We’re always trying to be as neighbourly as we can.” Just down the street at Cowichan Lake Community Services on Point Ideal Road, there’s a wide variety of good, used teen and kid’s clothes, as well as some toys available to check out on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. To 1:30 p.m. A great feel-good option is the gift of giving, for yourself or someone special on your list. You can give cash in someone’s name to the charity of your choice, or donate toys, food, cash or your time to all manner of local drives. “We never have a cut-off date,” says Carol Blatchford, Executive Director of Community Services. “The last day for toy donations is December 12th, but food and cash are always welcome and we’re always looking for volunteers to help out with putting the hampers together.” You can contact Cowichan Lake Community Services for more information at 250-749-6822 or drop in to the ofﬁce, Monday through Friday.

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Big boxes and ‘free’ totes in Lake Cowichan Dear Editor,

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Recently we had to replace an expired small microwave that had to be a specific size. Our first step was to go to the web and see what big box stores had to offer. Then we got thinking we should first try to shop local. We need to keep local stores going and who wants an extra drive into Duncan on a rainy day? We visited three local stores before we found the item we needed. In each of these stores staff were very helpful in showing us items and helping us to verify measurements. Also we found an item on sale and the price was better than the big box stores. This experience suggests that it is worth giving local businesses a try before we head off to the big boxes.

I have just received my new organics/ garbage totes and instructions. The town’s instructions state: “we encourage residents to try the free tote....”. The day they were delivered I noticed that there was at least 4 workers, plus a pickup with a ﬂat deck trailer full of totes. Was the truck and trailer on loan? Did the workers donate their time? Who donated the tote? The point of this letter is that “free” is used far too much when referring to taxes. Taxes paid for the tote. Taxes paid for the use of the pickup and trailer. Taxes paid for the worker to do the job. And taxes will be paid to empty the tote. —James Fielding

—David and Beth Kidd Kidd’s B&B

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

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Wednesday, December 5 the theme3,of2014 KLP’s

upcoming Christmas show, a staged radioplay adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” The Shaker Mill, Jake’s on the Lake, the Cow Cafe, and Aroma’s were the four restaurants that entered the contest. It was the Cow Cafe’s dessert, created by Holly Weagant, that was declared the winner by the palates of the three discerning judges. Clare Belden Sheila Marley Sally Crickman Debbie Wheeler name “I think it depends on “The homeowner is “It should be the “I think itBefore should the be the of the winner was where you live. If it’s in a supposed to clean the homeowners responsibility homeowner’s responsibility announced, the mayor residential area it should walk in front of their own then, though it depends Gazette to clean in front of their Above from left:property, Rita Duston, president told the spectators be your responsibility why spend more of the on Lake whereCowichan the sidewalkChamber is. property and it should be of part Commerce, Elodie Mayor Ross Forrest the town’s whotohad come to to plough your of money Adams, having theGazette town doeditor,If and it extends further than clean in front had a diffi cult decision to make in choosingjust theinbest dessert among four the sidewalk,.If you live it?” front of the house, witness the event that of businesses.” entries from local restaurants. somewhere close to it should be the town’s all the desserts were Below: Sandy Rainsford presents the winner’s certificate to David Shardowntown it row should responsibility.” delicious, and praised of be thethe Cow Cafe (accepting the certificate for his wife, Holly Wearesponsibilitygant). of theEach town.”entry was judged on its presentation, taste, and relevance to the efforts of the four the theme of the Lakeside Players Christmas play, “A Christmas Carol.” contestants.

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Whose responsibility should it be to shovel snow from sidewalks, homeowners or the town?

Bruce McPherson “I would say it is up to the homeowner. It’s a good way to get outside, enjoy some fresh air and get a little exercise, there’s nothing wrong with that and it keeps everyone safe.”

Jean Crowder

NDP calls for min. wage

MP’S REPORT There is no minimum federal wage in Canada. That means for people working in federally-regulated industries, province minimum wage applies. But minimum wages have not kept up with inflation. And that is contributing to rising income inequality in Canada and particularly here in British Columbia. That’s why federal New Democrats proposed a $15 an hour minimum wage for federally-regulated workers. That includes broadcasting, airports and the banking – all industries that are undergoing major change and a resulting pressure on workers’ wages. The 2006 Federal Labour Standards Review recommended restoring a federal minimum wage reflecting that “the government should accept the principle that no Canadian worker should work full-time for a full year and still live in poverty…” More recently, the BC Federation of Labour has started its own campaign to raise BC’s provincial minimum wage to $15. They point out that at $15, the minimum wage would still only be 58 percent of the median industrial wage in British Columbia. Many European countries use 60 percent of the median industrial wage as a benchmark for their minimum wage, so there is a relationship

between what the lowest paid workers receive compared to other workers. Increasing the minimum wage also leads to a general increase in wages and in a time when Canadian business is still reeling from the effects of the economic downturn, some argue that raising wages is a bad idea. But a study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives that came out in October 2014 showed that minimum wage increases did not have a consistently noticeable effect on employment. The authors said when a link could photo GazetteFile File Photo be seen, it was just as likely to be Cowichan firefighters at last year’s food and toy drive. The Lake Cowichan Fire Department has been running their food and toy drive annually since 2008. The drive in 2012 positive as negative. (pictured) was their most successful to date, raising over $2300 worth of goods for the Christmas hamper program. That only makes sense – it is the buying power of the Canadian worker that has the greatest effect on Canadian business. When workers cannot afford to buy things, sales go ELODIE ADAMS, Gazette Editor services and their volunteers do an outstanding down. When wages increase for the lowest job of organizing the event. The Lake Cowichan Firefighters are running paid workers they usually don’t sock “Firefighters like to help others, it’s part of the their Food and Toy Drive again this year in that money away in investments – The food and toy drive“The will take place in the job,” added Johnson. community supports Drew McLachlan support of the Cowichan Lake Community they make purchases that they’ve parking lot of Country Grocer, 83 Cowichan Lake us, so we (want to) support the community.” LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE been putting off, like new clothing, Services Christmas Hampers program. Road, onyear, Dec. 12 5 andare 8 p.m. and on This thebetween firefighters offering a pickThe local the firefi ghters haveDecember been running the appliances and vehicles. And that Dec. 13 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. for anyone who Despite wet weather, is set to up service to facilitate donations stimulates the economy and in turn, Food Toy Drive four years Residents areproblems. asked to bring new, unwrapped be aand busy month forfor the the Lakepast Cowichan Fire and has mobility If anyone would like to leads to more job creation. toys and non-perishable food items for the firefi ghter Steve Johnson says two in that time they Department. Firefi ghters have community make a donation between now and They did caution however that hampers. Firefighters will alsoDec. be 14, and have raised $7,746, along with a ton of raising toys and Christmas events planned before the holidays, both if they can’t make it down to Country Grocer increases should be done in a gradual food. running a donation pick-up. To arrange a pick-up, funds for local non-profits societies. where the donations are being collected, Johnson and ongoing manner. And that is what “We call Johnson at 250-749-4192 or Ray Bourassa at Thejust Firefelt Department continuing their annual that thereiswas a real need to says they can call the fi rehall and someone will the NDP proposed by increasing the help 250-749-3955. toyout andthe food drive, now entering seventh Community ServicesitsChristmas come to their house. federal minimum wage to $15 over Hampers,” The weekend will be closing with a “Breakfast year, on Dec. 12 andsaid. 13. The and food adrive Johnson “Notoy one wants child To Firemen,” contact the re for hall, 250-749-3522 five years. on the a fifirst thephone Lake Cowichan is in support of to thego Cowichan Lake Community or their families without at this time of or call Steve Johnson at 250-749-4192, or Ray This is different from a living wage Services’ annual Christmas hamper program, Fire Department. The event is by donation, either Or at any time, for that matter.” – that uses a different calculation and year. cash or non-perishable food items, that will go Bourassa at 749-3955. which provides children’s gifts and Christmas Lake Cowichan Firefighters have been methodology and is based on the cost The towards supportingof thecash, Lakenon-perishable Cowichan Food food All donations dinner forwith struggling families. services to help partnering the community of living in a particular community – Bank. items and new, unwrapped toys for children up “We’re supported by the community, and this make Christmas a to better time families whose to“We so it varies. came up the idea this year after we14 and 18 years of with age will be collected Dec. is one way for us return the for favour,” firefighter budgets don’t allow for anything extra at I would like to hear from people limited learned that the food bank was having trouble Steve Johnson said. “It’s good for our PR and it’s 15 at Country Grocer. Johnson says he finds the community finding a new place,” Johnson said. “We all felt in Lake Cowichan about their ideas Christmas. good for the community.” around minimum wages. You can there was a need to help them out in some way.” The Fire Department was able to raise $1841 at email me at jean@jeancrowder.ca. Firefighters will be serving pancakes and the first toy drive in 2008. That value has grown sausages to guests at the firehouse at 3 North to $2130, as of 2013, though last year saw a slight Shore Road on December 14 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. decrease from 2012.

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Your Veterinarian... your other Family Doctor Q: Our dog recently cut his paw on a piece of glass. We bandaged it and applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding until we could get it sutured. Our vet said the tourniquet was not a good idea. Did we do it wrong? Gillian Wiley Veterinarian

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clot that is forming. If blood soaks through do not discard the soaked bandage as it contains valuable clotting factors. Instead, keep adding more bandage material on top of the original. Even the Red Green standby of duct tape over top of a sterile pad and then up the haired part of the leg will keep the dressing on until the wound can be sutured.

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Donna Vye

Occupation: Retired Hometown: Lake Cowichan Favourite food: Cheese Best thing about living here: The people Favourite activity: playing Bridge card game My proudest moment: Going parachuting I wish I was better at: Singing If I was stuck on a desert island I would definitely need: A book Favourite moment of day is: Morning, I am so glad to get up In my car I listen to: Country and western If I had a $1,000,000: Build a better squash/pickle ball court in L.C.

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Above: A cook at Camp 3 Nitinat prepares one of several batches of pancakes that will be consumed (daily) in less than twenty minutes at the company cookhouse. In addition to the flapjacks, a large selection of other breakfast dishes will be consumed by the loggers, along with lots of coffee. Circa 1950s.

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Left: One of several Nitinat camp dining room tables set and ready for breakfast — one of three meals (plus a bedtime snack) served daily in many logging camps up and down the west coast . Circa 1953.

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Bring the family with some NEW UNWRAPPED TOYS FOR KIDS 0-18YRS & NON-PERISHABLE FOOD If you can’t make it down a firefighter can pick up your donation. Call Steve at 250.749.4192 or Ray at 250.749.3955.

Hot Dog BBQ by donation

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PAGES OF HISTORY Although no longer in existence, Nitinat Camp (Camp 3), during the early 1950’s, was home to seventy-five married couples. The families lived in company owned homes with an equal number of company owned bunkhouses nearby built earlier for single employees (or married men with family living elsewhere). The existence of the camp, which was located near the head of Cowichan Lake, was solely to accommodate the companies nearby logging operations. It was a typical company owned logging camp which provided homes and employment, and all in close proximity. With yet no road to camp, access was made possible by boat or perhaps by company owned Speeder (which ran on the company owned railway tracks). The first houses, smaller versions of the bunkhouses, were built on skids and could be easily moved. The newer homes, all prefab could also be easily moved to a new location if required. In the 1950’s the railway ties served as streets to walk from one point to the next

with the exception of a sidewalk in the newer prefab homes section. There was no store at Camp3/Nitinat nor was there a road out in those days (the road came later). A convenient way of grocery shopping was to leave your grocery list in a sort of mail box near the Speeder depot for the Speeder operator to “take it into Youbou (the nearest store) on his the next trip out and bring the groceries back” (source Lake News, August 1952). As there were no roads in, Nitinat had its own school, purported to be one of the most modern rural schools in the province which had replaced the first school, built about 1937. Within the new school, were two classrooms, a teacher’s room, boys and girls washrooms as well as several other rooms including one for the furnace. The school situated just a few minutes away from where the children lived. Once they reached grade 7, the commute was long and gruelling by Speeder, along the railway tracks to Youbou then by bus to at Lake Cowichan where many courses and sports programs were readily available. By 1955 things had changed considerably with the establishment of a road from Honeymoon Bay to Caycuse and Nitinat Camp. In 1957 Crown Zellerbach purchased the logging operation (which included the camp/community) and made big changes including the relocation of the [amazing

little bowling alley] to Caycuse where it remains to this day. There were at least eighteen bunkhouses that stood side by side in two rows not far from the homes. (Everything was close, the community, the logging operation buildings, equipment and railway tracks were conveniently placed in close proximity to everything else.) It was a given for many years that if logging camps wanted to keep employees happy a good cook and lots of good food was absolutely necessary. (It wasn’t unusual for a logger, in camps up and down the coast, to quit their jobs if the food wasn’t up to a high standard and move on to another camp where the food was better.) In the 1940’s the Gordon River cookhouse served 350 men at one sitting alone. In Nitinat Camp in 1954 over fifty pounds of pancake batter was consumed daily to the 165 loggers who lived in the bunkhouses nearby. At three meals a day plus a bedtime snack, the cooks and his helpers were busy most of the time. A lifetime away from its beginnings in the 1930’s, by 1980 Nitinat Camp 3 community was virtually gone. “Even though the camp inhabitants [have] spread far and wide, there still is a bond among them that cannot be defined but which is as strong as the [west] coast fir”. (Source Liz Brown, Lake News, September 10, 1980).

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After a heated final against the Cowichan Secondary T-Birds, the Lake Cowichan Lakers came out on top in the Mid-Island Championship.

Lake Cowichan School was buzzing with activity Tuesday, November 18th, as they hosted the Grade 8 Midget Girls Volleyball Mid-Island Championship. The Lakers, lead by setter Jordyn Waller, started the tournament with a win against Cowichan Secondary’s T-Birds. They started off slow in game one, winning by only 3 points (25 to 22). However, they gained momentum in game two, winning 25 to 14. The Lakes then faced Salt Spring Island. Salt Spring defeated the Lakers 17 to 15 in the 2013 Mid-Island

Tournament. However, this year was a different story with the Laker’s defeating Salt Spring 25 to 10 and 25 to 14 in round robin play. The Lakers dominated both games. The third match was against the Duncan Christian Chargers. Power hitter, Kendall Bergstrom, stepped it up hitting the ball well at the net, and was a passing machine, making the Lakers offence a force to be reckoned with. The Lakers won two straight games 25 to 10 and 25 to 19. In the fourth match, the Lakers struggled with continual serving errors and a less than positive offence. Down 14 to 1 against Frances Kelsey, the Lakers regrouped, though ended up losing their first game of the day 25 to 21. Still, the Lakers didn’t quit, coming back to win the second game 25 to 9 forcing a third game in which they came out with the win. After round robin play, the Lakers finished first and faced the second-placed team, the Cowichan Secondary T-Birds, in the final match. The Lakers took the first game 25 to 20. Feeling a little too confident in the second game, the girls fell back into serving trouble. Cowichan, with strong intentions to take out the leading team, showed that they would not go down without a fight. Cowichan won the second game 25 to 19 and set the tone for the third and final game. At the halfway point of the third game, Cowichan led the Lakers 8 to 6 and had them in a tough spot. Having serves go back and forth Cowichan led 14 to 12, when Kendall Bergstrom made extra efforts by not letting the ball hit the court and regained the serve. Now it was time for Kalissa Fellows to shine. With the pressure on — one missed serve to lose the match — Fellows took control. Serving the next point, she tied the game, forcing Cowichan to use their time out. Fellows and the rest of the Lakers took to the court and scored the next two points to win the championship 16 to 14. For the second year in a row, the third game in the finals came down to 2 points. Great job Lakers! Thanks to all the parents and fans for coming out and watching and supporting Lakers volleyball and all the other teams for their efforts.

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Mazda MX-5 2015 Jeep Renegade Over the last few years Mazda has been introducing There is no question that the merger of Fiat and vehicles with its new Skyactiv technology but there is Chrysler has helped to introduce many new vehicles. one car that will signify the culmination of all the things The small car segment is a perfect example; the Fiat Mazda does well, the next generation MX-5 (Miata). 500 and its variations has been a plus The MX-5 will come in 2015 as a 2016 for Chrysler’s bottom line. Built in Europe model and all eyes are on Mazda to see on the Fiat 500L platform, this smaller what it can deliver. The bodywork is more Jeep Renegade replaces the Compass dramatic and having seen it in person, and Patriot models. Powered by either the dimensions look fanatic but the new a 160hp, 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder front grille might take a while to adapt too. The two-seat cockpit is roomier, thanks to or a larger 184hp, 2.4L 4-cylinder, Jeep a wider body and longer wheelbase but claims that this compact crossover is the overall length is 105mm shorter and still a capable vehicle because of two by Zack Spencer 20mm lower. available all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems. The 2.0L Skyactiv direct injection 4-cylinder will power The standard models will be available with front-wheelthis lightweight car and power will go to the rear drive (FWD), with either a 6-speed manual or 9-speed wheels though a 6-speed manual transmission. Engine automatic transmission. output has not been announced, neither has the price, Styling is all-American; the signature Jeep grille is marbut expect the car to be competitive with the 2015 ried perfectly into the boxy design, as too are other Jeep model on price. styling cues. The interior is has a rugged, yet upscale design that features all of Jeep’s latest technology, Ford Explorer including the award winning Uconnect infotainment The sixth generation Ford Explorer will arrive in 2015 system. Pricing has not been announced but expect it as a 2016 model, now with new 2.3L EcoBoost engine shortly as it is due at dealerships very soon. available on the base and XLT trim. This replaces the older 2.0L Ecoboost and provides a 270hp, a 13 per cent bump over the last version. The 290hp 3.5L V6 is carried over but the Sport trim and new Platinum trim will be fitted with the 365hp Ecoboost V6. Ford claims that styling is the number one purchase consideration so the shape was retained but new grille and LED headlamps help refresh the look.

Honda HR-V Coming in 2015 is another SUV, smaller than the CR-V, helping to define the new subcompact SUV market. This little runabout is built off the excellent Honda Fit platform and will include many of the features that make that car a standout. The first is the interior of the HR-V. It will also feature Honda’s Magic Seats that flip

and fold for amazing versatility. The same 1.8L 4-clinder engine with 138hp will power this vehicle, either with FWD or AWD, through a continuously variable transmission or 6-cpeed manual. Pricing will be introduced closer to the introduction this coming spring. Built in Mexico, the HR-V will give Honda the same leg up that the original CR-V did for the small SUV segment. Chevrolet Volt It might surprise many people that the best selling electric car in Canada is the Chevrolet Volt, not the sexy Tesla Model S. There are many reasons for this, mainly the fact that the Volt provides all-electric transportation for 65 kms but with the aid of a small 4-cylinder generator to extend the range over 300 kms. This car has all of the upside of an electric car with none of the range limiting restrictions. In 2015, Chevrolet will introduce the second generation of Chevrolet Volt, one that hopes to improve on the usability of the car in terms of comfort and electric driving range. General Motors will showcase the next generation car in January at the Detroit Auto Show and the company’s CEO has stated that the new car “will store more energy in its battery pack with fewer cells, yet go further on a charge.” General Motors claims that 80 per cent of current Volt owners commute entirely on electric power, so any improvement to range will help increase this number. The Volt isn’t a huge volume seller for General Motors but this new model will help the company to showcase what it can do technologically. General Motors has the capability to produce some the most advanced cars on the road.

Question of the Week Alexandra Straub writes this week about the unusual new colours featured on cars at the LA Auto Show. Do you favour one colour when you buy a car. If so, what and why?

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Safety Tip: On average, there are almost double the crashes resulting in injury or fatality in B.C. due to driving too fast for conditions in December. In poor conditions, slow down, increase your following distance and give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.

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Scarlett Feltrin and daughter Eliza are interested in all the wooden toys for sale by local toy maker Harry Elzinga at his booth at the Youbou Christmas Craft Fair last Saturday (Nov. 29).

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Dave Coles from Nanaimo measures the distance between the bowls to determine which team scores the point at the Nov 25,14 Carpet Bowling tourney at the Honeymoon Bay Hall.

November at Lake Cowichan Secondary

November has been another busy month here at LCS. It began with a rude awakening on Nov. 6, when one of Lake Cowichan’s strongest windstorms on record swept through the valley. Damage was evident from one end of the island to the other. Here at the school, one of the poplar trees that lined the field crashed down onto the basketball court, crushing the fence and encircling it. Luckily, no one was hurt, as the basketball court was vacant of students at the time. Along with more visible damage, the windstorm also kicked up quite the mess, with branches, leaves, and garbage piling up along curbs and the sides of buildings. It took several days for the fallen poplar tree to be taken away, and the fence is awaiting replacement. The wind also cut power off to the Cowichan Valley, including LCS; fortunately, the school had a backup generator, so no one missed any instructional time. The following day, the school hosted our annual Remembrance Day assembly, which is the school’s most formal event of the year. The assembly was held to honour those who lost their lives in times of war. Local veterans from the Lake Cowichan Legion, as well as LCS students involved in the Cadets program, led the assembly. Two minutes of silence were observed to meditate on the sacrifices our soldiers made for the freedoms we enjoy today. The singing of the national anthem, a video about Remembrance Day made my LCS’s Leadership program, and the reading of letters written by soldiers in the First and Second World Wars accompanied the assembly.

“Everyone was really respectful, like they are every year,” said Grade 10 LCS student Emilee Fellows, who helped organize the assembly, regarding how well it went. “Even the younger kids, who had not been to a Remembrance Day Assembly at our school before, were very well behaved.” On Nov. 18, we had the pleasure of hosting a university physicist, who gave several science presentations to different classes in the school. In the Pre-Calculus 11 class, him and his colleague educated the students about vaccines, how they work, what they are made of, and what they can be used for. After an activity demonstrating how easily diseases and infections can be transmitted, the class was split up into groups for another activity, each having to find which vaccine would be most effective for an imaginary pandemic, which was rapidly spreading across the globe. “The presentation was informative on several levels, in the areas of biology, mathematics, and public health,” said the PreCalculus 11 teacher, Craig New. “The topic was very timely, in light of the recent Ebola outbreak. The presenter’s passion for science was evident.” With presentations, assemblies, and even a violent storm, November has been a time of bustling activity. With Winter Break coming, as well as scholarship season being just around the corner, the months to come are sure to be as exciting as the last. -Submitted by Evan Croteau

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Retreads members Eva Ferron and Diana Janes round Grouse Corner during the hike on Mount Good.

As we move into the monsoon season, Retread Wednesdays have continued to be mostly free of rain during our hikes. Two weeks back we tackled Maple Mountain under the guidance of Dave Rife from the Cowichan Hikers. This week we took a hike up Mount Good opposite Creekside. In between, we hiked the re-opened trail along the river, starting from Skutz Falls and going upstream. As we approached Maple Mountain we could see a heavy mist in the valleys. As we crested one side of the mountain we were able to see Crofton and the smoke stacks of the Mill outlined through the mist. On up past a junction known as Al’s corner where we were reminded that rescue people had spent many days searching for a missing elderly person. By our lunch break we were a bit disoriented, having walked through the mist which was now clearing. We had to get out a trusty (iphone) compass to confirm which way was south. We then worked our way down the hill, along an old logging road and down a neat new mountain bike trail. North Cowichan owns this forest land and has encouraged the development of bike and hiking trails. This was a

really nice trail. At the end of this hike we went down to check out the Scottish pub at Maple Bay on our way back to Lake Cowichan. Maple Mountain is a hiker’s paradise. We have hiked on three distinctly different trails on this mountain. One starting from the edge of Crofton and following along the side of the channel, up a hill and back. Another starting at the Maple Bay side and hiking up a steep hill to the communications tower and back down on a different trail. And this hike which starts from Osborne Bay Road. The hike along the river started from the Skutz Falls parking lot and went close to the river. It was a trail that a number of our members had helped to re-open and provided a number of different vistas of the river. Eventually, this trail reached a functioning artesian bore and from there we walked out to the Trans Canada Trail and back to Skutz Falls. This part of the river is also a hikers paradise with at least four trails that Retreads use on a regular basis. The Mount Good Trail started from an orange gate opposite the Creekside entrance and zigzagged its way up the mountain. The trail has been updated by two old-timers and

follows an old logging road. At turns in the trail signs have been left to mark progress. The first is “Coffee Cup” corner. After that we make a steep climb and eventually reached Grouse Corner. We assumed the sign referred to feathered friends rather than the mood of the hikers. As we climbed on up we were reminded of the ability of Alders and vigorous Broom plants to colonize unused roads. Next we reached Scott’s lookout and found a cross painted in memory of a passed father who had loved the view. We could also appreciate the views and the changing moods of the north arm of the lake as we climbed up and down this trail. Onward and upward and we soon reached a mostly buried Skidder Sledge with a sign on it. Here we debated which direction and decided to move on in the same direction. We crossed a gurgling stream and moved on carefully over moss covered rocks until we reached “Antler Corner” where we sat on logs to have a lunch break. We decided to continue on up the trail, which in places, was a rocky scramble until we reached a clearing called Base Camp. Presumably the last stop before an ascent to the top of the mountain. For us the last stop before we headed back down. To end this hike we were treated to refreshments at a club member’s nearby house. This member is temporarily immobilized as the result of an over vigorous game of pickleball. He and his wife made us feel most welcome. Each of these hikes was about 7-8 km and the first and last had elevation changes of over 300 m (1000 ft) In other words a fairly good work-out but with great company for the 12-15 participants. If interested you can get a timetable at the Arena or see it by searching the web for Retreads, Lake Cowichan. -Submitted by David and Beth Kidd

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