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Winter Nights: Monthly Music in the Lake concerts jam on in January PAGE 3

Boil Water Advisory: Has Lake Cowichan seen the last of it? PAGE 2

Nickels for Nichole: Seniors’ Centre rolling change for annual fundraiser PAGE 11

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Has Lake Cowichan boiled its last drop?

Boil water advisory lifted on January 6: Will the new water treatment system meet Island Health’s new standards, and keep turbidity levels below 1.0 NTU? Drew McLachlan

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After nearly four weeks, the boil water advisory assigned to Lake Cowichan was finally lifted last Tuesday (Jan. 6). after Island Health determined the turbidity of the town’s water supply had fallen to acceptable levels. While the town’s Chief Administrative Officer Joe Fernandez said that boil water advisories were relatively unheard of for Lake Cowichan, there’s some concern within council that this may not be the last time residents will need to treat their water themselves. The longevity of the boil water advisory can be partly attributed to Island Health’s growing standards for water quality, which recently came into effect. While in earlier years Island Health had a sliding scale for water quality, new guidelines state that any

water source with turbidity levels of over 1.0 NTU must be issued a boil water advisory. Some residents have speculated that the rising standards of quality for water are tied to Island Health’s requirements for every municipality to install a secondary water treatment system, which was announced in 2009. The two choices are sand filtration and ultraviolet disinfection, which works by scrambling the DNA of microorganisms, making them unable to reproduce and therefore effectively harmless if consumed. Nagi Rizk, superintendent of the town’s Public Works and Engineering Department, said that while it’s still too early to provide accurate numbers on the costs of either project, the estimates stand at $1.2 million for the UV system and upwards of $7 million for sand filtration, which only includes installation and not upkeep. Due to costs, the UV system remains the more viable option for Lake Cowichan

and many other small municipalities. Costs aside, there is concern that the UV system will not negate high turbidity levels if it is implemented in November (the deadline for installation). “Island Health deemed our system highrisk for no scientific reason,” Rizk said. “We have to install a second system, but UV will not negate turbidity. UV will be sufficient, viruses and bacteria will not be able to hide in the turbidity, but that does not mean Island Health will not issue a boil water advisory. The only guaranteed solution would be sand filters.” “I have a huge concern that every time the water rises to Saywell Park we’ll be getting a boil water advisory,” councillor Bob Day said. “I have a feeling that we’ll be boiling water again in February.” One option that came up for council was to apply for a grant from the New Building Canada Fund. Lake Cowichan would likely

qualify for the Small Communities Fund, which grants $1 billion to communities of under 100,000 residents in order to pursue projects that meet local needs. A new sand filtration system would likely meet those qualifications, though with many other towns on the Island in a similar condition, Lake Cowichan’s odds of receiving the grant may be somewhat low. If Lake Cowichan is issued another boil water advisory, councillor Carolyne Austin suggested the town should mail out flyers to residents. “People have told me that they don’t want a door-to-door warning,” Rizk said. “We have steps written down depending on the level of emergency.” Mayor Ross Forrest described the situation as “an advisory, not an emergency.” Councillor Tim McGonigle said that the town’s Facebook post reached 2,000 people in four hours.

Dirt bike group takes issue to town council Back on track: Local dirt bikers want to be able to improve the dirt mound and track Drew McLachlan

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—Continued from the front page Kidd said she was happy with the reception she and Wallace and Smith received after speaking to council. Councillor Tim McGonigle even personally thanked the boys for taking the issue to town council. “Town council didn’t seem to have any hesitation in making something work for the teens.” Wallace said that a number of boys, aged 12 to 17, use the track, though some people have been turned off by its condition.

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Kidd had some ideas for how the track could be improved, such as removing the brush and adding gravel to the trail, which would make the track safer. Wallace had some changes in mind as well. “It would be cool to have it not look like an abandoned graveyard,” he

The community garden people need to meet with the dirt bikers and come up with a satisfactory, conclusive, proposal. I’m hoping to have some options to present to council at the next meeting. Beth Kidd

said, “and fix some of the jumps.” Kidd said that she first became aware of the issue when her grandson Alex brought it up to her, suggesting that he and his friends take it up themselves. Wallace also said that he and his friends

had been collecting signatures for a work party to fix the track. “There’s now an option to look at the state of the park and bike ramps,” Kidd said. “If it’s something the boys want, they have enough dirt to build a new mound.” As for the location of the track, Kidd, who is also involved with the Cowichan Lake Community Garden, said she plans to bring it up with the group soon. “The community garden people need to meet with the dirt bikers and come up with a satisfactory, conclusive proposal,” she said. “I’m hoping to have some options to present to council at the next meeting.”

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The Cowichan Valley Swing Band, a 20-piece of musicians of all ages from across the Valley, led by director Mike Simkins, headlined the Music in the Lake: Winter Nights event in November.

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Music in the Lake: Winter Nights returns to Lake Cowichan for an encore performance Ray Harvey and Jack Gunderson are headlining at the 50 Plus Seniors’ Centre Drew McLachlan

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Lake Cowichan’s 50 Plus Seniors’ Centre is gearing up for another good time with their second installment of Music in the Lake: Winter Nights, which takes place this weekend. The stage is set for performances by local artists The Good Times Band, followed by Ray Harvey and Jack Gunderson, the headliners of the evening. The duo will be playing a set of classic rock covers, such as Credence Clearwater Revival and The Beatles. “It’s the perfect music for people who want to listen, dance or just have a good time,” Music in the

Lake: Winter Nights coordinator and Good Times Band member Elvin Hedden said. Along with live music, the Seniors’ Centre will be stocked with a coffee canteen, snacks and other non-alcoholic refreshments. The first installment of Music in the Lake: Winter Nights was held on Nov. 22 last year, and featured a lively performance by the Cowichan Valley Swing Band, a 20-piece of musicians from across the Valley, led by director Mike Simkins. The event saw a turnout of 42 people, mostly local seniors, many of whom said they appreciated the opportunity to hear music from another era performed live in Lake Cowichan.

Hedden said the Seniors’ Centre plans to host a new installment of Music in the Lake: Winter Nights on the third Saturday of each month, and have already planned out a night of bluegrass performances for March’s event. Due to the holidays, last month’s event was postponed in favour of the Seniors’ Centre’s Christmas Sing-along, which was held on Dec. 18. Despite its name, Hedden said fans of Music in the Lake: Winter Nights may still be seeing the monthly event up until July, when the mainline Music in the Lake events start up again at the Central Park Stage. This marks the first run the

Seniors’ Centre has had as host of Music in the Lake: Winter Nights. The performances have been held at the Hall in the past, though they fell short in attendance. “The 50 Plus Seniors’ Centre is the perfect place for the concerts,” Hedden said. “It’s more of a central location, and a lot of seniors already belong to the Centre, so it’s easier to advertise. The location makes it easy to walk to as well, plus the building has good parking.” Hedden said he had two things in mind when planning Music in the Lake: Winter Nights. “The first thing we wanted to do was to get more people that were coming into the centre aware of

the event, to attract more groups of people over 50,” he said. “The second thing we wanted to do was give an opportunity to local groups from the Cowichan Valley so they could get on stage and perform.” The Seniors’ Centre also pays the bands for their performances, up to $200, with any extra proceeds generated by admission or the concession going towards the Centre itself. The Ray Harvey and Jack Gunderson performance, part of Music in the Lake: Winter Nights, takes place this Saturday (Jan.17) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the 50 Plus Seniors’ Centre at 55 Coronation Street. Admission is $5 and open to anyone, regardless of age.

Free courses offer LCS students a head start A wonderful program is being offered here at Lake Cowichan School. Secondary school students from all schools in the Cowichan Valley have the opportunity to enroll in university and trades courses at both Camosun College in Victoria and Vancouver Island University in Duncan and Nanaimo while still in high school — for free! This is a spectacular offer that students should take advantage of while they can, as they can get a head start in the real world and potentially save thousands of dollars that would otherwise have to be spent on their tertiary education. As of now, roughly 40 per cent of the senior students that

attend Lake Cowichan School are enrolled in at least one university course. These courses are known as dual-credit courses, as the credits a student receives from completing the course can go toward university credits, as well as high school credits. The percentage of senior students that will be enrolled in both secondary school and university or college is expected to rise by next year, with projections of 80 per cent of grade 12 students signed up for at least one university course during their senior year. Shauna Mann, the career facilitator at Lake Cowichan School, helps students get signed up for the courses of their liking, and is eager to share this

astounding opportunity with as many people as possible. Many students and families aren’t aware that Lake Cowichan School offers this program. Up until their 19th birthdays, students are able to take as many courses as they would like, at either Vancouver Island University or Camosun College, without any charge, except for textbooks. At both educational facilities, academic and trades courses are both offered. Within the trades programs, some of the most popular among students are welding, hairdressing, carpentry, and H.V.A.C. (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning). High school students, if they start early, are able to get up to three years

of their university-level courses paid for! Also, the more students that are enrolled in the dual credit program, the more courses that the universities will be offering to them, thereby increasing the savings even more. “To me, this program gives students a head start in their careers, as well as an opportunity that they might not have otherwise,” Mann said. “A lot of students wouldn’t have this opportunity if the school district didn’t offer this program, which allows students to start their adult lives with a stable job, rather than with a minimum-wage job. “Parents don’t usually have the means or money to put their

children through school nowadays, so this opportunity provides a lot of students that wouldn’t be able to pay for their schooling with a post-secondary start. The average university course taken outside of this program would cost approximately 460 dollars, and trades programs would cost up to 5000 dollars. “Also, statistics have shown that high school students that are in dual credit courses are achieving higher marks than the average university student, as they can choose courses they are more interested in because they are free.” —Submitted by Evan Croteau

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LNG plans continue in 2015 despite oil slump

B.C. Views: ExxonMobil’s large-scale project for Prince Rupert moving ahead Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

The shakeout of liquefied natural gas proposals for B.C. continues, with ExxonMobil’s large-scale project for Prince Rupert moving ahead and smaller projects changing or withdrawing plans. ExxonMobil and its Canadian subsidiary Imperial Oil have filed a detailed description with B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office, planning for a city-owned site on Tuck Inlet north of Prince Rupert Harbour. One of the larger of 18 B.C. proposals, West Coast Canada LNG (WCC LNG) proposes up to five floating barges for LNG loading with onshore support facilities, and an estimated capital cost of $15-25 billion. WCC LNG plans to start construction by 2017 and be in service by 2024. WCC LNG sorted through a half dozen sites in the Kitimat and Prince Rupert area, where the larger of B.C.’s 18 current LNG export proposals are also claiming sites. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman says 2015 is when the LNG industry begins to take shape, despite a slump in oil prices and rising competition from U.S. and other gas producers.

“New drilling activity in our upstream sector demonstrates investors remain confident in B.C.’s long-term natural gas potential,” Coleman said in a New Year commentary released last week. “One of our province’s largest Crown land sales in history occurred near the end of 2014, with industry contributing more than $209 million for exploration right alone.” Proponents of Aurora LNG Grassy Point near Prince Rupert withdrew that application to start the year, focusing on another site at Digby Island. Also withdrawn is the Farrell Creek raw gas processing plant north of Hudson’s Hope, a project taken over by Chineseowned Progress Energy. Progress is a partner with PETRONAS in Pacific Northwest LNG at Lelu Island near Prince Rupert, with its investment decision postponed indefinitely late last year amid changing global energy supply and demand. Woodfibre LNG near Squamish is another smallscale project moving ahead, with its application for B.C. environmental assessment accepted at the end of 2014. The public comment period closed for another large-scale proposal, the Shell-led LNG Canada proposal for Kitimat.

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SAYS We asked:

Do you think there are enough wellmarked disabled parking spots in Lake Cowichan? Is there any thing else we could be doing for the disabled?

Johamnas Maas “I drive a scooter around, and they are not allowed on the road. Downtown, you can drive on the sidewalks but the sides of the roads are too rough where I live, there aren’t any sidewalks.”

Dean Josephson “Seems to me Lake Cowichan is pretty good in that regard, if there is anything else it must be quite a small item.”

Jane Culmer “No, I don’t think there are enough disabled parking spots. What the town should do is make sure that disabled people can use them by keeping non-disabled drivers out of them.”

Valerie McFarland “I think they could smooth out the sidewalks better because it was quite rough when I was pushing wheelchairs around. We could also use more disabled parking spots.”

Michael Wilson “We could always improve the sidewalks. The parking spots aren’t relevant to me as I am not driving right now, but they could some more work.”

Two-tier fee removal a Biomass furnace win-win for community could cure Cowichan Aquatic Centre: Lake Cowichan concerns over residents vote in favour of new tax during the November referendum, ending two-tier system cost and pollution Ian Morrison

CVRD REPORT The Cowichan Aquatic Centre (CAC) began operating before I was first elected in November 2008. My predecessor Joe Allan told me of numerous and sometimes heated discussions he had, as Area F Director, over who would participate in funding the new Aquatic Centre and the costs involved. Agreement couldn’t be reached and the CAC operators instituted a two-tier fee structure for jurisdictions in the Cowichan Valley Regional District that didn’t already pay for a pool in their region. Fast forward to my second term as Area F Director (20012014), when news that the Directors from Electoral Areas A, B, C and D had reached agreement with the CAC operators and came up with a formula within existing CVRD recreation budgets in their areas, to fund a contribution to the pool and end the two-tier fee structure for their residents. Then Director for Electoral Area E, Loren Duncan, announced his intention to begin contributing to the CAC funding too, and the two-tier fee structure was eliminated for residents of Electoral Area E. This left the Town of Lake Cowichan and both Electoral Areas F & I

as the only remaining CVRD jurisdictions not funding the CAC and whose residents still had to pay the higher second-tier fee. I want everyone to know that I closely monitored community opinion regarding the two-tier fee structure, right from when I was first elected. Yes, residents approached me and complained about unfairness and their inability to participate in CAC programs, mainly due to the cost. However, a significant number of taxpayers were quite vocal about CVRD taxation levels and were very resistant to having their tax bill increase when they might not ever use the service on the other side of Hill 60. The CAC operators and the elected officials from the three remaining jurisdictions still subject to two-tier fees sat down and began negotiating in earnest. Without disclosing who said what during the “in camera” negotiations, in late 2013, the Town of Lake Cowichan and the CAC operators reached an agreement to eliminate the two-tier fee for Lake Cowichan residents. While somewhat disappointed and perhaps a little annoyed, Director Weaver and I returned to negotiations with the CAC operators and because of a Local Government Act requirement for elector consent when seeking to establish a new tax, we decided to put the question to the voters in a referendum, during the regularly scheduled Local Government Election on Nov. 15, 2014. I felt confident seeking input and consent from voters. Many community opinion leaders stated that while they personally might

be opposed to a new tax to pay for removal of the two-tier fees, yet if they had an opportunity to vote on the question and they lost, at least they were asked their opinion and they had the opportunity to cast a ballot on the matter. As we know now, the referendum passed by a healthy margin. Now people who need the CAC for therapy after surgery, or people seeking opportunities for health and fitness activities during the long and dark winter, or even people seeking a social outing or entertaining kids for a birthday party, everyone has fair and equal access to the CAC, without having to think twice about the impact to their pocketbook, as they may have just a few weeks ago. As your Director, I acknowledge the distress the two-tier fees caused many of you, especially many who survive on fixed incomes, as well as families struggling to provide recreation for their children. I have also been very conscious of homeowners who struggle each year to pay what seems to be an ever-increasing property tax bill, with little or no increase in their pay each year. I believe this is truly a win-win because everyone can now access the CAC on a fair and equal basis, and voters had the opportunity to express their democratic will in the referendum. Finally, according to our former Area F Director Joe Allan, what taxpayers of Area F will now pay, is a “great deal” compared to what was offered when he was the Director in 2008.

On Thursday, Jan. 8, my husband and I attended a very informative presentation on the ViessmannKOB Pyot Biomass Boiler at Lake Cowichan Secondary by Brian Branting, Energy Manager for SD 79, and Stephen Bearss, Sales Rep. from Fink Machine Inc. Approximately 50 other people from all over the Island and some students were in attendance as well. It appeared that every municipality and regional district was in attendance with bureaucrats and politicians networking while discussing the benefits of the biomass system for their regions. Jon Burbee, the Executive Director and his associate from the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizen’s Services, which manages provincial government buildings, sat at our table along with an engineer from Williams Engineering Canada Inc. — all were from Victoria. If nothing else, this was an extremely good tourism opportunity with all these people visiting our town with its recent downtown beautification, town square and new businesses such as the Cabinet Shop, Jakes at the Lake and Tim Horton’s. The school was in excellent form for the presentation in the library and tour of the plant itself. Except for the initial high cost of installation, it sounds like Biomass boilers are the way to go in the future for low pollution output and annual cost savings on fuel and hydro. Savings when using the biomass system will be from $37,500 to $55,500 per year, depending on fuel source and trucking costs. Maintenance is minimal with very little ash left over.

Unfortunately, there is no fuel supply on the Island at the moment. The wood pellets are shipped down from Eagle Valley Industries in Princeton. They buy 22 tons at a time, which fills the bunker and saves on shipping costs, and Brian said two loads had been delivered since September. A couple of mills, Chemainus (Otter Point) and Nanaimo, may be developing fuel for this in the future. It is also rumoured that TimberWest may be looking at peletizing wood waste in the near future. Fairly dry wood chips can be used as well and the system can be modified to burn chips or pellets. Lake Cowichan school still uses oil for 15 per cent of their heat/hot water at present, but that should be fazed out eventually. The boiler is situated in the basement at the back of the school with pellet storage in a secure compound outside and behind the building near the drive-through lane. This installation (March 2014) at LCS was the 60th installation in BC, and I believe the only one on the Island at present. Stephen said they have installed biomass systems in several buildings in Enderby, Lumby and Lillooet, to name a few. He also said several buildings in Yellowknife, NWT have replaced their oil burning systems with biomass boilers. It was suggested by one of our residents that the town might look into using this system for the new town hall. There could be cost savings if we can tie in with the school and other businesses. —Submitted by Carolyne Austin, Town Councillor

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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 amendment to the “Town of Lake Cowichan Zoning Bylaw 935-2013” as described below at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27th, 2015: ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 954-2014 1)

With last week’s column featuring two of Lake Cowichan’s former mayors, Mildred Child and Jean Brown, short biographies of several others who held the mayoral position prior to the 1990s will be featured in this column over the next while. Chairman (Mayor) William “Bill” Grosskleg (served 19441951) The first mayor of our town was William “Bill” Frederick Grosskleg who served from 1944, the year the community incorporated (August 19, 1944), until his health declined and his subsequent death in 1952. Born in Raylan, Ontario in 1886, Grosskleg came to BC in 1919 and soon after began working in the forest industry. He spent the rest of his life as a general logging contractor in the Cowichan Valley. In 1919 he married Miss Helen Hammill, a young school teacher from Victoria, who later taught in Lake Cowichan. The couple had

three children, Bill Jr., Florence and Jean, who were raised at the Lake. Much involved in community affairs, Grosskleg became the mayor (then called Chairman) on the first village council, serving three terms. Shortly after his election to a fourth term (which he did not serve) he fell ill with heart problems and died in Kings Daughters Hospital in Duncan on Dec. 14, 1952. After Grosskleg’s death, Helen took over the family logging contractor business and distinguished herself as the first woman along the BC coast to run (and run it well she did) such an operation. Several Grosskleg descendants remain in Lake Cowichan including grandson Roger Grosskleg, his wife Mary and their sons, Gage and Owen. A street in Lake Cowichan Grosskleg Way - was named after Bill and Helen Grosskleg. Mayor Ernest “Ernie” Towle (served 1952-1956) The second mayor (chairman) of the village was Ernie Towle, who was elected to fill the position made vacant by the death of chairman (mayor) Bill Grosskleg. Towle and family moved from Port Alberni to Lake Cowichan in 1945. Once here, he drove logging truck at Meade Creek then at Hillcrest Lumber Company up until 1949, when he “traded driving logging trucks for driving

school busses” (source Towle family history by Bud Towle and Doreen Lawson). Towle spent thirty years employed by Lake Cowichan School District #66 before retirement in 1979. During his early years here at the Lake, he became involved in the early development of local government and new village council serving as commissioner (alderman/councillor) during 1950-1951, then mayor from 1952 until 1956. In the late 1960’s Towle and his wife Irene developed a small trailer park beside their home, on what is now the parking lot of the town’s first apartment building (Lake Cowichan’s first three story building). One of Towle’s many skills was that of water witching, often being called by homeowners to help find water (for a well) on their property. Towels son Bud (who was also a local school bus driver) and wife Audrey (Seed) reside in Youbou while granddaughter Kathy McArthur, daughter of Towels daughter Doreen Lawson, lives in Lake Cowichan. Next week’s column will feature other former mayors who held office in the decades up to 1990. Note: correction regarding last week’s column headline; Jean Brown once held the office of alderman/councillor, not commissioner.

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All persons who believe that their interests are affected by the proposed bylaw amendment referred to shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw at a PUBLIC HEARING to be held in Council Chambers, 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia. All written input must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., January 27th, 2015 or you can make your views known to Council when the Mayor asks for comments from the public. 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 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until January 27th, 2015. Dated at Lake Cowichan, British Columbia this 31st day of December, 2014. Joseph A. Fernandez, Chief Administrative Officer Town of Lake Cowichan P.O. Box 860, 39 South Shore Road Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0

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Lake Cowichans first mayor, William Frederick Grosskleg, was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in North Cowichan in 1952, as was his wife Helen Hammill Grosskleg in January 1981.

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This 3 level, 3 bedroom home has a large bright kitchen and lots of storage in the basement. The property which sit on nearly a half acre suggesting subdivision potential. The house needs TLC and sold “As Is, Where Is”. This home must be sold so bring your ideas!

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Steps from the Trans Canada Trail, walking distance to all amenities, 3 bdrm rancher. Nice sized U shaped kit., big living area, propane fp, lg. open area that could be used as a den or family rm. A must see!

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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!

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Charming 3+ bdrm/2 bath home on .32 of an acre. Lake & mountain views makes this home a must see! The home features beautiful woodwork throughout including inlaid solid wood floors and magnificent ceilings. Included is a large two level finished shop featuring a ventilation paint room, woodworking area, kitchen & bathroom. The grounds are stunning with rock walls, fish ponds and a large greenhouse for those with a green thumb. If you appreciate quality workmanship, this is the home for you!

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434 Point Ideal Dr. REDUCED

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Well maintained home with curb appeal, private landscaped backyard. Sep driveway for your RV/Boat? 2 storey, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, open plan on a quiet no-thru road close to the Cowichan River. Walking distance to town. Call realtor for more info. on buyer bonus!

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53 & 54-8631 S.Shore Rd.

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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This unit has updated flooring throughout, new baseboards and is freshly painted. Main level entry, two bedroom condo has a great layout with a spacious living room with a slider and separate dining room. This is a great way to get into the market as a first time buyer, retiree or investor. You can’t go wrong at this price!

GREAT FAMILY HOME 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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A great way to get into the market with this well priced 3 bedroom home located on a corner lot. Upgrades include a remodelled bathroom and some new laminate floors. Large covered deck, great for BBQ’ing and a good sized back yard. New roof.

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Flat lot across the road Fabulous lake views & only from lake front and min. from the boat launch. spectacular views of Build your home up high, enjoy the views this lot has Cowichan Lake, Bald Mts. to offer. Geo Technical report & the Narrows. Water & on file. A great investment! septic system already in place. Bring your plans.

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5 March Road $95,000

268 Castley Heights $49,000

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Great Investment property in the heart of Lake Cowichan. This property has been used as a residential rental but lends itself to redevelopment for commercial because of the prime location.

250 South Shore Rd.

$199,000

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Nickels for Nichole rolling into new year Getting ready to roll: Members of the Cowichan Lake and District Seniors Centre are preparing for the annual fundraiser, formerly known as the Nichole Stock Penny Drive, after last year saw disappointing returns. Drew McLachlan

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Members of the Cowichan Lake and District Seniors Centre are getting ready to roll up their sleeves, as well as a pile of change, during their annual Nickels for Nichole change drive. Formerly known as the Nichole Stock Penny Drive, the fundraiser was rebranded last year after the penny was phased out of Canada’s coinage system. Despite the change in name, the spirit of the fundraiser remains the same. The event is held in memory of Nichole Stock, a local girl diagnosed with a genetic heart condition. In 1991, a ten-year-old Stock watched the Show of Hearts Telethon on television with her grandmother, and decided then and there that she wanted to be a part of it, to help other children. “She was a driving force in the community,” coordinator Carolyne Austin said. “She was very young when she started, rolling pennies with her

grandmother.” Stock continued her penny drive until she passed away in 1999, at 18-yearsold, shortly after graduating from Lake Cowichan Secondary School. “Nichole was a driving force for the community,” Austin said. “She worked for me at the Visitor Centre, and she was a great, smart young person, she was always busy. It was a shock when she passed away. It was hard for her family, and it was hard for the entire community.” The Cowichan Lake and District Seniors Centre took over the event in 2011, as it entered its 20th year, initially meeting with huge success as they managed to raise $7,265 for the Variety Club Show of Hearts Telethon. However, donations have waned in the previous year, leaving the new stewards with only a few hundred dollars to donate last year. “We had a bit of a poor turnout last year,” Austin said. “We’ve given away thousands before, and we’re hoping to raise more money for Nichole this year. We leave donation containers in all the

stores and businesses around town, but as we’ve lost a few businesses over the years, there have been less places to put them.” The fundraiser receives most of its donations in the form of small change, usually nickels and dimes, but cash donations are accepted as well, though Austin said they are extremely rare. Members of the Seniors Centre will be getting together soon to roll up the year’s donations, in preparation for the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon, which is set to take place on Feb. 15 and 16, and air on Global BC. Much of the money donated during this year’s telethon will go towards the Sunshine Coach Program through the Variety Children’s Charity, which has provided over 500 specially-equipped vans to various children’s organizations across the province, allowing children to be transported in comfort and safety to places of education, recreation and therapy.

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John Bell, left, and Frank Hornbrook spend some time rolling coins for the Nichole Stock Penny Drive in 2013 at the Seniors’ Centre.

Spotlight on businesses in your town Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce: While many residents flock to bigger centres like Victoria or Nanaimo to do their shopping, Lake Cowichan is home to many accomplished small businesses. The Chamber of Commerce detailed a few of them

This is a retake of a monthly column which we hope will help you get to know and support our local businesses. We encourage visitors and tourists to “Follow the Rainbow” to Cowichan Lake, “It’s worth the drive”, we tell them. When you start to really look at all we have to offer we are sure you will agree and you don’t have to go too far. We all have a tendency to be creatures of habit, especially when it comes to where we shop. Before

you hop in the car and take off for Duncan, Victoria or Nanaimo, take some time to check out what is available in your own town. You may be surprised at just how much is available right on your own doorstep and it saves wear and tear on your car and on gas! If you are not sure if there is a business or service you are looking for locally, give our Chamber Office a call and they will be happy to assist you. You can also find a complete listing on our website www. cowichanlake.ca. In the coming year as we face some tough economic times it is even more important to support our local businesses. They have invested a lot of time and money in our community and truly deserve your support. So, because we need to restart somewhere, we will give you just a quick glimpse of some of the businesses

here at the lake. Two businesses in one at Salon 87 with Debbie and Angie Deb’s Hair Design — Debbie provides full hairdressing services for all in a relaxing atmosphere using Joico Hair Care Products. 87 South Shore Road — 250-932-9087 Angie’s Esthetics — Angie offers massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, brow and lash tinting. Angie also offers Eminence organic skin care, Footlogix foot care and Zoya/OPI nail polish. Angie can treat your whole body to a wonderful relaxing treatment. Men too can enjoy the wonderful services provided. Gift certificates are also available for that special occasion — 250-932-9087 Butler Locksmithing Conveniently located at 122A South Shore Road

next door to Lordco Auto Parts and Payless Pete’s, owner Erin is a fixture in the Town of Lake Cowichan and has been for more than a decade. Erin has helped regulars and new arrivals find help when things have gone “a little bit sideways” — keys locked in cars, in homes or cabins, and on occasion at the bottom of the lake or somewhere in Cowichan River. One of the key stops on the VictoriaDuncan-Cowichan-RenfrewSooke riding loop, Erin says it was an easy decision to bring in more motorcycle keys to go with the campers, trailers, boats, ATVs and fifth wheels that regularly stop by. Lost your keys, need an extra car or house key cut for a family member, name tags, dog tags or just looking to get something engraved for that special occasion, they carry a wide selection of keychains and more — 250-932-8422

Gord’s Fly Box & Goodies Stop in and see Gord as he helps you get all decked out with what you need to go and catch that fish you have been wanting to catch out of the lake or the river. He has an old school style of shop with big old chairs, fireplace, coffee pot, fishing movies playing, a place for fishers to relax, warm up, dry up and swap stories over a hot coffee. Waders & dogs are always welcome. 170C Cowichan Lake Road (Beside Irly Bird) — 250932-9309 Now let’s look at longevity and commitment to our community: The Footwear Centre 42 South Shore Road next to the Post Office and across the street from the Town Hall. Dot Lungal has been our local expert on footwear

and dedicated customer service provider for over 30 years. Dot purchased the business in 1979 and has seen many changes over the years. As Dot says, when she first started there was one good runner on the market, Adidas Rom. Now there are a myriad of choices to choose from. Whether you live here or just new to the area, drop by the Footwear Centre. You will be surprised at the variety of choices at a price point that the whole family can afford and you will get wonderful service! Your feet will thank you for making sure you got them the best shoe from Dot — 250-749-3721 Lets make 2015 the year we truly “Shop Local” first! Watch for future columns to learn about more of our businesses and what they can offer you.

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Retreads hiking club treks on into 2015

Retreads hiking club members make a stop at the Cottonwood Creek, as it gurgles along before meeting with Cowichan Lake.

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Youbou Lands: Hike along Cottonwood Creek includes sunshine, heavy mist, climbs, a birthday lunch and a cache of empty beer cans As reported, Retread members did a New Years Day hike around the Youbou Lands (the former mill site) along the Cottonwood Creek following elk trails and then back by the steaming hog piles to the parking lot. A number of dog walkers were also out enjoying this site. It was a bright, sunny day with the water sparkling as the sun touched it. People were in good spirits and agreed this was a neat way to get the new year started. As we went along the side of the lower Cottonwood Creek we were impressed at how clear the water was. No turbidity here but a considerable flow down off the mountains. One could wish that some of that water was being held up in white stuff for later delivery, but little sign of that yet. A week later we were in the same area and hiked up the cottonwood creek to the widowmaker section. About four km and a 200m climb up and back down on the same rather neat logging road. While Lake Cowichan and the lower valley were basked in heavy mist, we were enjoying a bright sunny “Retread’s Wednesday” half way up the lake. The creek sparkled in the sunshine as it tumbled down over rocky gorges. Higher up the valley we could see the sunshine about half way up the mountains, but it did not reach down into the valley we were traversing. As we looked across the lower valley that had

been harvested, we got to wondering how replanting is doing in this valley. During a pause (you can guess why) on the way up we found an impressive cache of empty beer cans. Why would people leave such a valuable cache in the bush? On our return we filled a shopping bag with 30+ empties. Some people just don’t take the advice to “leave only footprints and take only photos.” During our lunch break at the highest point on this hike we had a celebration for Willa’s birthday. Actually Willa and Cliff brought a cake, some warmed fruit juice and mulled wine so that we could hold a proper celebration, including a melodious rendition of “happy birthday Willa.” On our way down we discussed happenings in Youbou. Rumour has it that the former store on the north side of the road is to take on a new life as a coffee shop and meeting place. That has the potential to become a stopping place at the end of future hikes. There is also a hunch that the pub may come back to life. We also saw a clearing at the end of the blacktop and wondered if the truck wash was about to become a reality? You see, it is possible to get up to date with events around our communities by hiking with people who are in the know, or who like to speculate on what is happening. —Submitted by David and Beth Kidd

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