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After a long absence, the Martin Mars water bomber was spotted again scooping up water on Cowichan Lake last Friday (July 17). The BC Government hired Coulson’s ageing water bomber for a month to help fight forest fires in BC. Its first job was near Nelson.
Kaatza Museum hoping to keep history of logging alive
Drew McLachlan
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Back in April, the Kaatza Station Museum found themselves the proud recipients of a treasure trove of documents and photographs pertaining to the local and national logging industries courtesy of Industrial, Wood and Allied Workers of Canada (IWA). Now the Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-operative
has announced that they will be stepping up to help fund the storage of these documents, and are also asking current and former loggers to lend a hand as well. The collection, packed by a thoughtful IWA member before it was destroyed, consists of 240 banker’s boxes filled with documents, photographs and film. Kaatza Station Museum curator Barb Simkins said that the collections consists primarily
of documents from the 1930s to 50s, though some documents dating back as far as the turn of the century were also included. The documents originate from both the British Columbian and national Canadian branches of the IWA. The recent donation is also supplemented by a donation of Wilmer Gold photos, made by the Duncan IWA five years ago. A selection of those photos have since been put on display in the
museum’s IWA display room. “This is the largest collection of documents and photos that pertain to the forestry sector,” Community Forest Co-op chair Lorne Scheffer said of the museum’s new collection. “This community has its roots in forestry, the reason it became Lake Cowichan is because of the forest industry.” The collection is planned to be kept in an upcoming addition to the museum, tentatively titled the
“IWA Annex,” in order to ensure that the documents are kept in the correct temperature and dryness to ensure their longevity. The Community Forest Co-op has since announced they would be helping fund the construction of the $110,000 facility, and are also asking current and former loggers to lend a hand as well. >COMMUNITY Page 10
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Palsson Elementary School’s recent Activity Before Learning (ABL) pilot program proved to be popular with students and staff alike, and now principal Jan Bradley is hoping that enthusiasm will carry over to report cards and attendance records when the full program, planned for September, starts. The ABL pilot program included 20 minutes of exercise and a healthy snack for all students before their classes began and ran three days a week during the last three weeks of classes. Each teacher designed their own activites for Wednesdays and Fridays, which included dancing, using exercise videos and an obstacle course. Classes cycled activities each day, giving each student an opportunity to try each activity. On Mondays, each class met in the gym for a school-wide aerobics class.
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Palsson’s Activity Before Learning pilot program was inspired by a View Royal school that saw success in 2013 with a similar program.
“Our PA system can broadcast outside, so we would play music to the kids outside. Some of the kids would be dancing as they walked to class,” Bradley said. “The kids loved it and the staff loved it — even some parents joined in. It was a fun way to start the day.” Bradley said that due to the short run of the pilot program, they weren’t able to study what kind of effect the program would have on students’ academic performance
or attendance, though she’s looking forward to seeing what kind of improvements the full program will have if they are able to bring it back in September. Though educational initiatives are funded by the province, Bradley explained that the program is not mandated by the Ministry of Education, so Palsson was required to look elsewhere for funding. The Town of Lake Cowichan and Island Savings both stepped forward with
donations of $300 and $200, respectively, which paid for fresh fruit. Though Palsson hasn’t secured funding for a full program, Bradley said the school is hoping to pursue an Island Savings grant, and she’s confident that town councillor Tim McGonigle will help them acquire funding from the town, seeing as he was “instrumental” in getting the pilot program funded. “[The ABL Program] fits well into our school’s literacy goals,
and we’re always looking for ways to increase student achievement,” Bradley told the Gazette in May. “If children come to school hungry, they can’t concentrate in the same way. It’s also good to get kids into a healthy lifestyle as well. It’s a win-win.” Bradley said that the program would only cost $25 to 30 per week. If Palsson is able to launch a full program in September, it will run each day of the week.
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“Flo” was in Lake Cowichan on Sunday (July 19) to take donations and to help raise awareness of water conservation in the Cowichan watershed. For more information, visit www.cowichanwaterchallenge.ca or search “Cowichan Water Challenge” on Facebook.
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Susan Simmons and Alex Cape, two of Vancouver Island’s most prolific swimmers, have set their sights on Cowichan Lake, and are getting ready to hit the water later this month in an attempt to break a world record and raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Simmons, a 50-year-old data services manager and Cape, a 35-year-old military paramedic, have already made a name for themselves through their aquatic feats, including a 70 km swim on Cowichan Lake last August, which took them from Lakeview Park to Heather Campsite and back. The swim took them 33 hours to complete and they managed to raise $5,000 for MS. Now the duo is returning to the lake to rise to an even bigger challenge. Their new course will take them from Lakeview Park to Heather Campsite, back to Lakeview Park, to the northeast arm of the lake near Youbou, then back to Lakeview Park. The more than 105 km swim is expected to take 50 hours, and if completed, will replace the current world record for distance swam in flat water. The current record was achieved by fellow Canadian swimmer Vicki Keith, who swam a 104 km double crossing of Lake Ontario in 1987. Keith completed her swim in 56 hours and 10 minutes. Members of the public are encouraged to come cheer them on at Lakeview Park or any checkpoint on the lake. In addition to raising money for MS, Simmons, who suffers from the disease,
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Susan Simmons (left) and Alex Cape accomplished a 70km swim on Cowichan Lake last August, and are returning next month to make a world record-breaking attempt at a 105km swim, which will take them to each arm of the lake.
said that she hopes their swim will raise awareness for using exercise as a form of treatment. “When I was diagnosed 20 years ago, I was told not to exercise – lots of people were told the same thing, people still are,” she said. “You should always strive to be as healthy as you can, disease or not.” In preparation for their record-breaking attempt, Simmons and Cape are asking people to declare their own “105s” on their website (www.whatsyour105. com) which they say will be used for inspiration along the way, as they are
shouted from the boat accompanying them across the lake. As of Monday (July 20), 116 people have posted their own 105s, which are viewable form the website. The pledges range from swimming 105 lengths to cycling 105 km to doing 105 “chakra balances.” “Everyone has a 105, they just have to set a goal,” Simmons said. Simmons and Cape are scheduled to start the swim July 31 and complete their route on August 2. For more information, visit www.swimmerslastlonger.com.
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Premier Christy Clark has promised a review of rates charged for water used in bottling, after an online petition called on the government to increase the nominal rate the province will collect starting next year. Swiss conglomerate Nestlé will pay the same rate as other industrial water users for its bottled water operation near Hope, but as largest water bottler in BC the it has been singled out for protest as drought conditions continue across the province. An online campaign by SumOfUs.org, which calls itself a “global consumer watchdog,” has gathered more than 200,000 signatures since February, which the group planned to to deliver to the Langley constituency office of Environment Minister Mary Polak this week. Polak said Tuesday the protest against Nestlé Waters has produced some misconceptions about how groundwater is regulated in BC. “People keep saying there’s a deal with Nestlé,” Polak said. “There isn’t. They pay the same
as any other industrial user, in fact the highest industrial rate, and it goes for anything from hydraulic fracturing to bottled water, those involved in mining for example, any of those heavy industrial uses.” She warned that those demanding an increase in the rate of $2.25 per 1,000 cubic metres of water should understand the risk that BC could lose control of the resource. If groundwater is treated as a commodity like oil or minerals, the North American Free Trade Agreement would allow the US to demand equal access. The charge for using groundwater is called a water rental, to avoid any suggestion of transfer of ownership, Polak said. The rate was set in a recent review of provincial water legislation, to raise $11 million a year from industrial water users to cover the administrative costs of the water licence system. Nestlé Waters says its Hope operation uses one per cent of the available groundwater flowing through Kawkawa Lake, with no impact on the watershed in 15 years of regulated operation.
BC Views: Province opens legacy fund for women’s soccer The B.C. government has established a $100,000 fund to promote female participation in soccer, to carry on the interest generated by the recent World Cup games that set new attendance records at BC Place stadium. Community workshops will be held around the province this fall, with speeches by Canadian soccer personalities and free workshops to develop more coaches, officials and volunteers. More than 122,000 players are registered with the BC Soccer Association. While more
than 40 per cent of athletes are female, only about 20 per cent of coaches and officials are. Nine World Cup games were held in Vancouver, with nearly 300,000 spectators. Canada’s quarter-final match against England was played before 54,000 people, the largest crowd ever in Canada for a national team match in any sport. Tom Fletcher is a legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: Tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @TomfletcherBC
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To stop dangerous activity on the lake, should there be higher standards for receiving an operator’s license, more education/signage on the lake or stricter enforcement of the law?
Bob Elliott “There is no formal training to get your license, you do an online test. I would like to see people have to take Canadian Power Squadron training to get a license and have to license and insure water craft.”
Rob Green “I think they should go through some education, like with cars. Usually you have to go through a certain level before you even get behind the wheel on your own. It should be the same for boaters”
Canada 150 grant should be used to reduce water consumption Dear editor, In response to the article “Town reviving plans for soccer field for Canada 150,” published in the Lake Cowichan Gazette, June 10, 2015. Isn’t it amazing that council gets on the bandwagon to implement water restrictions but in the last couple of years all capital projects were waterdependent? First the landscaped islands in the middle of South Shore Road, then the community gardens and now the town’s administration is contemplating the addition of a soccer field while upgrading Centennial Park under the Canada 150 Infrastructure
Program. To maintain the grass on a 105 by 68 metre (standard size) soccer field a minimum of 2.5cm of water has to be applied weekly. This calculates to 178.5 cubic metres weekly or 25.5m² per day. This grant from Canada 150, if allotted, should be used instead to install artificial turf on the existing baseball diamonds, thus not only eliminating the need for watering but also fertilizer and, at the same time, minimizing maintenance. —Hubert Crevels Lake Cowichan, BC
Indelible pencil used in pole vandalism left deep marks Dear editor, In response to the letter “Pencil marks wouldn’t be enough to ‘distort’ totem pole,” published in the Lake Cowichan Gazette, July 15, 2015. In both published reports on the recent vandalism of the Ts’uubaaasatx pole a piece of key information was omitted: an indelible pencil was used (a fact unknown to Mr. Wittrin when he wrote to the Gazette on July 5). Unfortunately, the indelible pencil, when pressed heavily on to the soft, wet wood, left permanent marks that no amount of erasing or light sanding would have removed. The carvers were left with no choice but to cut away the offending areas.
As to distorting the pole; on the larger design elements this produced no real adverse effects. But on the smaller, detailed areas, such as on the faces, it was only through the skill of the carvers, the real artists, that the obvious damage was removed and corrected with no lasting ill effects. To call the vandals pencil “artists” is an insult to real artists and only gives credibility and encouragement to an undesirable element of our society. Please support the amazing creative event that is happening in our own small town in the Ts’uubaa-asatx Square. —T. Kungold Ammann Lake Cowichan, BC
Wine and Cheese fundraiser for Lake Auxiliary The Lake Auxiliary to the Cowichan District Hospital is hosting a wine and cheese event to raise funds to purchase equipment for the maternity ward of the hospital. The group promises a fun-filled evening on October 3. In addition to wine and cheese tasting, the event
will also feature a fashion show, cash bar, 50/50 draws, silent auction and door prizes. Tickets are available at the Footwear Centre (42 South Shore Road) for $20. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the event will start at 7 p.m.
Sheila Marley “They should be able to pleasure boat for a nominal fee. Those extra taxes and licensing fees are things we just give the government, it’s a rip-off. In wide-open water like the lake they can see boaters coming — what do they need to know about safety?”
Heather Ireland “Speaking from experience, there are not a lot of bright people out on the water, they need to be more educated. I don’t see why it isn’t tougher to get a license, it is tougher to get any other license so why should boat licenses be so easy?”
Photographer helps singer celebrate victory over breast cancer Kristia Di Gregorio hopes the photos will inspire other women fighting cancer Lexi Bainas
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A Victoria singersongwriter got a boost from a Lake Cowichan photographer after illness shoved her musical dreams to the back burner recently. Kristia Di Gregorio was stunned last year by a shocking breast cancer diagnosis. She had just released The Whiplash Curve, recorded with Juno-winning producer Joby Baker, when the news came and was forced to cancel tour plans, hang up the guitar and enter chemotherapy. A dedicated performer, she mourned her project at the same time she was facing desperate fears about her health. Photographer Kimberley Yanick heard her story though a mutual friend Photo submitted on Facebook and offered a photo shoot to Kim Yanick’s stunning photograph of singer/songwriter Kristia Di Gregorio is the result of a lot of inspired ideas from a number of sources. document the change in Di Gregorio’s body post-mastectomy. Upon works that would be a perfect fit fighting breast cancer will see meeting they realized this would for a hunter-goddess. Designers my photo and be able to draw not be an ordinary shoot. of a jewelry line, they had also some courage from it,” she said. Di Gregorio had been toying been creating sculptural head The artists have another with an idea for a music video pieces for a number of Yanick’s collaboration in the works with that involved dressing up as the shoots. a music video for a song called goddess Artemis, a huntress and Di Gregorio is thrilled with the “Oh My Heart” (written when reliever of women’s diseases, results. Di Gregorio started to experience and was inspired by Yanick’s “The image these artists have the chest pains that would lead portraits of strongly feminine created is strikingly defiant. A to the discovery of her cancer) women. missing breast, a chest exposed, which is now being filmed with “She was the perfect golden antlers and a scar gilded Hemstock Films and worldphotographer to bring this idea to in gold leaf much like broken renowned dancer Joel Hanna. life,” Di Gregorio said in a note Japanese pottery is repaired Want to see more of the Artemis to the Citizen last week. with gold in an art form called shoot? By a stroke of good luck, she Kintsugi - a philosophy that A behind the scenes video said, artists Two Brothers One celebrates breakage, rather than can be found on Kim Yanick’s Vision (Larry and Darren Dibb) seeking to hide it. I hope that YouTube page. had a gilded antler crown in the other young women who are
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While forest fires have been raging across British Columbia this summer, the Cowichan Lake area has been lucky enough to avoid any serious incidents. However, on July 11, a residential fire erupted within Lake Cowichan, which Sgt. Wes Olsen of the Lake Cowichan RCMP said could have spread to a nearby forest had local firefighters not acted as quickly as they did. The fire broke out at approximately 3:50 a.m. on July 11.The fire started in the backyard of a residence on MacDonald Road that borders a creek. The fire spread quickly, damaging the backs of three houses and engulfing a vehicle, a trailer and a shed. Though the total cost of the damage is still unknown, Corporal Rory Goncalves of the Lake Cowichan RCMP said
that financial damage exceeds $100,000. Police evacuated nearby residents in the area then set up perimeters while the Lake Cowichan Fire Department contained and put out the fire. No injuries were reported. The area behind the houses is covered in thick trees and brush, posing a serious risk considering the extreme fire hazard levels in the region. Thankfully, the fire did not spread any further, and Goncalves is crediting local firefighters and their quick response for preventing a potential catastrophe. “With the current draught and these houses going up in flames so close to the bush, had they not contained it as quickly as they did we could have had a major incident on our hands,” he said. The fire started near the back fence of one of the residences, and while the cause is still unclear, local RCMP are working with an arson
investigator and are working to identify the cause. In a press release, Olsen iterated the need for emergency preparedness and the importance of having an evacuation plan. He said that he would also like to remind residents of some common safety practices during this period of an extreme fire hazard rating, such as not carelessly disposing of cigarettes, which is the number one cause of forest fires. He also reminded residents to safely store paints, chemicals and fuel and to be careful to properly dispose of petroleum-soiled rags as they can spontaneously combust and cause a fire. Due to the current fire ban, no burning of any kind is allowed. Any residents with information about the recent incident, including what may have caused it, are asked to contact the Lake Cowichan RCMP detachment at 250-7496668.
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This 4 bed, 3 bath home sits on a private 0.57 acre lot which offers peace & quiet. The home has a good layout with hardwood floors, beautiful kitchen cabinets. Newer reno’s have been done. There is room to park your RV and enjoy the view from your back deck or relax in the hot tub. This is a must see to appreciate everything this property offers.
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$359,900 Warm & inviting is what you’ll feel when you see this well cared for 4 bed & 2 bath home. Original wood floors, comfortable & warm dining room which opens onto a south facing deck where you can look out to the lake and mountains. Close to public transit, beaches, hiking trails and all the outdoor activities the area offers. Call for an appointment!
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First time buyer, investment or retirement – this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home will fit all your needs. Situated on a private 0.34 acre lot at the end of a no thru-road offering peace & quiet. Located only blocks from shoppijng, banks, transit, Trans Canada Trail & the Cowichan River. Possible subdivision situation. Call to view today.
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One of the best commercial properties on the market, located on Lake Cowichan’s main road. There is a two bedroom suite attached to the current business. Zoning allows for numerous uses and opportunities. Don’t miss out on this one, view now!
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320 Deer
TURN KEY OPPORTUNITY Turn key opportunity in Bayview Village. This park model home is great for families with access to shared lakefront with wharves & swimming area. This home is very private with tiered decks and fire pit. Call to view today! This one won’t last long
47 Blackwood Heights
4 bdrm & den home in sought after Fairbridge. Just over 72 acres, the prestigious homes in this unique area offer privacy and security. Formal dining rm area, lg.L/rm, family rm/wood fp, walk in closet, heat pump, built in vacuum. Cottage at the back of property.
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10552 Coon Creek
Sunny Youbou waterfront on .29 acre The main home has 3 bedroom & 2 bathrooms, beautiful birch floors and an open plan kitchen / living roomdesign. There is a 2nd residence with 2 bed/1 bath which is currently being rented. Why not own a piece of paradise?
$575,000
PRICE IS ONLY ONE FEATURE You can’t beat this combination – an affordable price for a level entry, 3 bed, 1 bath, well maintained rancher located in a quiet area in a good location. Lots of room for RV, Boat & Vehicle parking, beautiful covered gazebo for entertaining and BBQ’s. Motivated Vendor – Call to view today!
123 Johel
$189,900
GREAT FAMILY HOME Across from the lake in Honeymoon Bay is this well designed 3 bed/ 2 bath rancher on .41 of an acre. Arched ceilings and skylights are just some of the many features. Priced to sell!
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10034 March Rd
1200 Sq Ft shop with two bays for all your toys. There is also a 3 bedroom home situated on a roomy .32 acre lot. The back yard is large and private. Located close to all town amenities
196 Neva
$159,900
HISTORICAL HOME .63 ACRE
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.
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212 South Shore
1,000 sqft shop with over heights doors, parts room and car hoist. In addition there is a two car garage. The home features 4 bedroom, 3 baths, huge outdoor decks (one with a hot tub) and all on .4 of an acre. Mountain views and lots of privacy, what more could you want? Call to view today!
This waterfront home has the WOW factor! Located in a protected bay waterski, fish, lounge on the dock by the beach. 2000 sq ft family home. Many updates: windows, roof, kitchen, bathroom & more. Outdoor features are fruit trees, garden, big level lawn, wharfs all on .43 of an acre.
This home is level entry buy has a fully finished basement. This 4 bed, 2 bath home boasts a huge family room, newer flooring, Low E windows on the south facing side of the home, vinyl decking, private fenced back yard with fish pond, flowers and shrubs. This is a great family home with room for you and your pets! Call to view today
340 Carnell Drive
THREE BAY SHOP
This 3 bedroom double wide sits on A 7093 sq ft site and has beautiful decks to enjoy the magnificent views. Very low monthly fees and taxes make this the perfect recreational retreat or retirement destination
Elegance and sophistication are the 2 words to best describe this custom built designed 3100 sqft home. Features include hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, custom sandstone fireplace with cedar mantel, a solarium off the kitchen, Jacuzzi bath, heat pump, built-in-vacuum and so much more! Call to view today
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Waterfront Lot in the prestigious 2 Rec lots for the price of 1 at Beaver Creekside Estates. This 0.32 of an acre Make this your holiday get-a-away! Share Lake Resort. Use one and rent the other lot is ready to build on, so bring your interest in a waterfront development house plans. or use both for family time. boasting 4 acres of play fields, private marina, boat launch & sandy beach.
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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.
504 Johel Cresc.
34 Creekside $319,900
$299,999 191 Johnson Place
The perfect picture in this very cute bungalow. From the moment you open the door you will be amazed at the openness of the design, 3 big skylights accent the vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms, master with 4 pc bath. What a beautiful area to live in. Good neighbours make the difference. Call to view today
$299,900
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Community Forest Co-op matching individual donations for IWA Annex —Continued from the front page The Community Forest Coop recently announced that they would be matching any individual donation, up to a total maximum of $30,000, made to the Kaatza Station Museum’s proposed IWA Annex.
the first substantial digital project that the Kaatza Station Museum has pursued. Simkins said that the project is expected to take years to complete, and a solid timeline has yet to be set. Part of establishing the IWA Annex will be to open it to researchers and students and make the wealth of
“ ” The community has its roots in forestry, the reason it became Lake Cowichan is because of the forest industry. Lorne Scheffer
“We’re asking [loggers] to donate whatever they feel, whether its $5, $10, $20, $100,” Scheffer said. “Whatever they feel they can give to protect our history and our heritage. We’re not just asking local loggers either; these documents cover all of Vancouver Island and beyond.” Scheffer said that this project marks the first time that the Community Forest Co-op has embarked on a fundraiser of this kind. The new documents will also be made available digitally, marking
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documents available to them. “There’s no other collection like it, it’s the only collection that reflects the industry,” Scheffer said. “Researchers in our history and in forestry practices will come and use our archives for research. “We’re a community group; our whole belief is to protect our heritage — that’s what this is all about.” For more information or to make a donation, contact the Kaatza Station Museum at 250-749-6142 or the Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-operative at 250-749-6320.
Above: Bruce Ingram, finance chair of the Forest Co-op (left) and Forest Co-op chair Lorne Scheffer present a cheque in the amount of $2000 to Pat Foster, president of the Kaatza Historical Society. The funds will go towards the construction of the IWA Annex. Below: ITM Camp Six (Caycuse) in October 1941. One of many photographs which will be housed in the Kaatza Station Museum’s upcoming IWA Annex.
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The Kaatza Station Museum celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony of the planned IWA Annex on July 6. Community Forest Co-op chair Lorne Scheffer (left), USW job evaluator John Mountain and MLA Bill Routley were given the honour.
Above: Cowichan Lake Ladies Auxiliary circa 1944.
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A free workshop focusing on water conscious gardening was hosted this past Saturday (July 18) at the Cowichan Lake Community Garden near Centennial Park. The workshop demonstrated several gardening methods that require little water, including the hugelkultur bed pictured above. Two more workshops are planned to take place at the community garden this summer: “Therapeutic Gardening for Everyone” on August 1 and an “Edible Garden Plant Identification Tour” on August 15.
Local fire departments holding volunteer drive amidst shortage Drew McLachlan
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While public discourse has been ablaze lately with talks of wildfires raging across British Columbia and western Canada, local volunteer fire departments continue to face a shortage in volunteers. Six local fire departments are banding together to hold a volunteer drive in September, in hopes that the push will encourage more residents to lend their help to the important service, which is as crucial now as ever. The volunteer drive is being run by all six CVRD departments, which includes the Youbou, Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake, Sahtlam, North Oyster and Malahat volunteer fire departments, some of which have been facing problems in the last few years due to a smaller number of people coming forth to volunteer. “It’s been a lot tougher to get people lately, which some departments have noticed more than others,” Fire Chief Gary Eve of the Mesachie Lake Volunteer Fire Department said. “Numbers have gone down over the years. Its tougher nowadays for people to volunteer when they’re being pulled in so many directions. It’s not always easy for modern families to make the time commitment.”
Eve noted that there are many benefits and “resume fillers” involved with volunteering with a local fire department as well, including help with receiving air brake tickets, leadership training and first aid tickets, which can be helpful knowledge in both the workplace and elsewhere. “For me it’s a way to give back to the community,” Eve said. “I love being able to get out and help.” Eve said that the recent lack of volunteers may be partly due to the regular demographic becoming older, but that “people with that kind of life experience are actually very helpful for fire departments.” Volunteering with a local fire department is open to those as young as 17, through the Junior Firefighter Program, and anyone who is at least moderately fit, granted that they do not have any respiratory issues that would affect their abilities. Eve noted that the Mesachie Lake Volunteer Fire Department has also had female firefighters since as early as the 1940s. Aside from firefighters, there is also room for volunteers to serve in medical roles or help with vehicle extraction, as many of the calls these departments receive are vehicle-related. Eve said that despite the recent heat wave, the Mesachie Volunteer
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The Youbou Volunteer Fire Department, along with five other volunteer fire departments in the Cowichan Valley, are holding a volunteer drive in September in hopes of making up for a shortage of volunteers.
Fire Department has so far been receiving the average amount of fire-related calls this summer, though the total number of calls have been slightly higher. The volunteer drive will also include an open house at the
Malahat Fire Hall, similar to the open house at the Honeymoon Bay Fire Hall last year, which Eve said was successful in recruiting a volunteer. Eve said that he is also hoping on hosting a CPR class, which will be open to the public, later this year,
time permitting. For more information, call your local volunteer fire department at 250-749-6355 (Honeymoon Bay), 250-749-6277 (Mesachie Lake), 250-745-3414 (Youbou) or the CVRD at 250-746-2561.
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Summer Nights in Central Park has taken on a more laid-back feeling with musicians playing in the shade of the trees. On Saturday evening (July 18), Youbou’s Darryl Alsbrook and bongo player Arlo were one of three groups to play at the concert. In the coming weeks the Good Times Band and Jan Mathews Overdrive as well as the Medford Singers from Duncan will be playing Summer Nights.
Looking back at 11 years in the House CVRD board suspends National Aboriginal History Month established in 2009 was one of Crowder’s contributions commission activities
motion, Jordan’s Principle, unanimously passed, which calls on the federal government to adopt a child-first principle and resolve jurisdictional disputes involving the care of First Nations children. Jean Jean In 2009, my motion was Crowder Crowder unanimously passed naming June as National Aboriginal MP’s RePoRt History Month. This provides an opportunity to honour the heritage, contributions and This will be my last column cultures of First Nation, Inuit and for the Lake Cowichan Gazette Métis across Canada. as your Member of Parliament. Although my private After four terms and 11 years members’ bill, C-638, An Act as MP and almost 30 years of to Amend the Canada Shipping public service, it is time for me to Act, was voted down, it raised call it a day. the profile on the significant I won’t be seeking re-election concerns these vessels create in the upcoming federal election for coastal communities for in October. economic, environmental and It has been the most safety reasons. extraordinary experience of
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to pass this legislation after the next election. I also introduced three other private members’ bills. Bill C-233, An Act to Eliminate Poverty in Canada, would ensure that the Government of Canada establish a strategy to eliminate poverty, promote social inclusion and establish an independent Office of the Poverty Elimination Commissioner. Bill C-495, An Act to Amend the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA)(Cowichan River) and Bill C-694, An Act to Amend the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Nanaimo and Koksilah Rivers), would add the Cowichan, Nanaimo and Koksilah Rivers to the NWPA, restoring navigation regulations and establishing strict environmental protections for these rivers. I have also had the good fortune to work with many wonderful staff in both my Community Offices and in Ottawa. These staff served our community with dedication and commitment and I send them my heartfelt thanks for their hard work. I would also like to express my gratitude to the editor and staff of the Lake Cowichan Gazette who provided me this monthly column to share information and ideas with my constituents
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my life to represent the people of NanaimoCowichan. From Departure Bay road in Nanaimo to the top of the Malahat, out to Nitnat and over to the Islands, I have been inspired by the activism and community spirit that abounds in our diverse communities. I thank you for your support and encouragement in my work as your Member of Parliament. Over the past 11 years, there were so many issues I have been proud to stand up for on your behalf. In this short space, I can only mention a few of them. In 2007, my private members’
Over the past 11 years, there were so many issues I have been proud to stand up for on your behalf. Jean Crowder
Had it passed, this bill would have obligated the Government of Canada to deal with derelict, abandoned or dangerous vessels. There are more than 200 identified (and many more unidentified) vessels strewn around the BC coast. I am confident that my successor will continue the fight
Wishing you all “love, hope and optimism!”
Andrea Rondeau
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The Cowichan Valley Regional District board voted recently to suspend operations of the Economic Development Commission. The vote comes in support of a staff recommendation. General manager Ross Blackwell explained that six of the appointments to the commission expired at the end of June, and three were empty due to resignations, leaving the commission with just two functional members. It would be premature to continue operations he said, as the board is in the process of a complete overhaul of the economic development function. Following the retirement of former economic development function manager Geoff Millar in 2014, the CVRD board hired a consultant to examine the function and the commission, as there were misgivings about how it was working and what outcomes were being achieved. Consultant Jerry Berry of JB
Consultants Inc., delivered a scathing report to the CVRD board in February, detailing significant dysfunctions and recommending big changes take place. The future direction and structure of the economic development function has not yet been determined by the board. The Economic Development Commission had separately come to four different recommendations, which were also put before the board Wednesday night. They were to repopulate the staff complement for the economic development function as quickly as possible, that the commission likewise be repopulated and operationalized as quickly as possible, that consideration be given to broadening the representation on the commission and that priority be given to resolving the function to support the long term livability of the region. The board chose to follow the staff recommendation instead.
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It’s always nice when people think you to connect with a car on a more personal look younger than you really are. level. Like when a store clerk asks you for your While the automatic transmissions in ID. Or you play the “guess my age” game Fords have come a long way, I will, nine with a stranger and the number guessed point nine times out of 10, pick a manis a few years off. In the right direction, of ual. The gearboxes are certainly great course. and linked with the engines is an overall When looking at the 2015 Ford Mustang, stellar combination. The Mustang it’s hard to believe it’s just over fifty years With the 2.3L EcoBoost, it’s pretty defines a cultural young. amazing what this four-cylinder engine The first iteration of pony car came to frui- phenomenon that can do. It puts out 310 horsepower and tion in 1964. While it’s not a volume selling has lasted through 320 lb-ft of torque (but take into considvehicle for Ford – the F-150 takes care of eration that you need premium fuel to the decades, and that. It is, however, a staple product in the get the most out of it.) And speaking of continues to inspire fuel, don’t let the engine size fool you. North American brand’s repertoire. The Mustang defines a cultural phenomenon drivers globally. It’s not stellar when it comes to real that has lasted through the decades, and Alexandra Straub world results. continues to inspire drivers globally. Estimated figures come in at Through the various nips, tucks, lifts and 10.6L/100km in the city. I was averaging shapely reconstructions, the current Mustang has even over 13.0L. I mean, I didn’t expect it to be amazing. And more road presence than before. with all the stop-and-go driving that we shared, it’s not Not to mention it comes with an available, all-new 2.3L, ideal. Then again, that’s not why one would consider the 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine, a 3.7L, V6, or the five pointMustang. oh-so-lovely (5.0L), V8 with a dashing 435 horsepower It gets a little worse with the 5.0L GT. It’s to be expected and 400 lb-ft of torque. though. Having had the opportunity to drive both the 2.3L and On the flip side, the GT is, not surprisingly, my favourite 5.0L back-to-back is a testament to the range of power of the bunch. Not only because it has the most power, Mustang lovers and potential Mustang wranglers will but because of the way it sounds and drives. To add have at their fingertips. even more sweetness onto the pile, the 5.0 was a Furthermore, both vehicles tested came with the sixconvertible. speed manual transmissions. Clad in a Ruby Red Metallic exterior coat and Redline Even though the bulk of cars in North America (around leather inside, it was a feast for the eyes. 90 percent) are sold with automatic transmissions, With the top down, you can further appreciate the there’s still no replacing that third pedal. Or the ability audible glory of its rumbling engine and exhaust. With
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale� 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE Discovery Honda in Duncan is looking for a professional sales representative with automotive experience and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We offer an award winning team atmosphere and completely ethical environment. We sell cars the right way every time and stand behind our product and customers. We offer full beneďŹ ts, top commissions & incentives to the right candidates. Apply with resume to: gregvanes @discoveryhonda.com or fax 250-748-2812
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REAL ESTATE GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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.95 ACRE UNIQUE 4 bd 2300 sq ft split level home. Peaceful and private. 35 fruit trees and grapevines. Walking distance to town, school, golf and trails. Ocean, mountain and city view. (250)286-0634. www.991petersen.com
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO LAKE COWICHAN- 1 bdrm Apt, 55+, N/S, Lake view Manor, $525+ utils. Call 250-7494438 or 250-709-1475. LAKE COWICHAN. Large 1bdrm + den, 1st floor with balcony & elevator. 55+. No smoking or pets. $650./mo. Avail now. (250)746-6717.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1800 SQ.FT. Commercial / Light industrial unit in modern strata complex with Highway Exposure in Duncan area. Call 1(250)658-4336.
HALLS LIONS’ CLUB HALL for rent $75. Deposit required. Call Eileen 250-749-3345.
HOMES FOR RENT UPDATED 4BDRM home with pellet stove, Honeymoon Bay. $925. N/S (604)880-5929.
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Our Community in Brief Island-wide open fire ban extended
Category Two and Category Three open fires are now banned across Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, coastal BC and the Lower Mainland, with the ban now extending to all parts of Vancouver Island. In addition to open fires, the ban also prohibits stubble and grass fires, the use of fireworks, firecrackers, sky lanterns and burning barrels, as well as the use of binary exploding targets. Campfire, regardless of size, are no longer permitted. The CVRD warns that violators may be issued a $345 ticket or a penalty of $10,000.
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A grass fire near the Duncan Meadows golf course on Monday (July 20) resulted in the temporary closure of Highway 18, both ways. The area is primarily grass and brush, and the wind proved to be a problem for firefighters. A blown BC Hydro transformer is believed to be the cause of the fire.
Music in the Lake: Summer Nights returns August 1 Genevieve and the Wild Sundays will be taking the stage at Central Park on August 1 for the next Music in the Lake: Summer Nights concert. The all-female pop-folk group will be performing from 7 to 9 p.m., following the open stage and kids activities which run from 5 to 6:45 p.m. The free outdoor concert series will continue to run every other Saturday through August.
Sunfest Music Festival seeking volunteers
Lake Cowichan moves to stage three water restrictions
Any residents interested in attending the Sunfest Music Festival in Duncan while helping to raise money for cancer research are invited to volunteer to run the 50/50 draw on July 30 and 31. Volunteers will sell tickets from 3 to 5 p.m. on both days after a training session at 2 p.m. Volunteers are welcome to stay and enjoy the music until the 9 p.m. draw time. Proceeds from the 50/50 go towards the Canadian Cancer Society.
The Town of Lake Cowichan announced recently that stage three water restrictions are now in effect. In order to stay up to date with water restrictions, visit the Gazette’s website (lakecowichangazette. com) or Facebook page, or the town’s website (town. lakecowichan.bc.ca), where a full list of restrictions and a watering schedule are also available. —Drew McLachlan
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