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Jordan Snider with Mike Snider push hard as Will Olson and Steven Snider fight to take first place from them in the finals of the canoe race at the Youbou Regatta on Saturday (August 8) More photos on page 10.
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Lake Cowichan adults drinking 320 litres of alcohol per year, topping Island rates Drew McLachlan
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Adults in Lake Cowichan are consuming more alcohol than any other community on Vancouver Island, according to statistics released by Island Health. According to the Community Health profiles, the average adult in Lake Cowichan drinks 320 litres of alcohol per year, compared to the Vancouver Island average of 124 litres per year and the provincial average of 103 litres per year. Though the numbers are striking, Island Health’s medical health officer Dr. Paul Hasselback admits that the methodology used in gathering the data isn’t perfect. The numbers were reached through calculating alcohol sales (including liquor, beer, wine, etc.) at local liquor stores, without differentiating between the alcohol content present in the drinks. A common criticism, said Hasselback, is that Lake Cowichan’s numbers
are being inflated by campers and other tourists during the summer. While he admitted that this phenomenon does skew the numbers, he said that other data included in the reports make the problem more convincing. “We get this in other communities with tourist-based industries, but [consumption] is only part of the picture — you have to look at the health outcome,” he said. “We can see an increase — though not a doubling — of alcohol-related illnesses in Lake Cowichan, compared to the rest of the Island.” Some of the health issues that that disproportionately impact communities with high alcohol consumption rates include liver failure and certain types of cancer and mental illnesses, such as addiction. Along with the impact on health, Hasselback listed the social consequences of higher alcohol consumption rates to be a higher prevalence of violence and spousal discord,
United Steelworkers strike averted, new deal ratified by CVRD board Drew McLachlan
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BC Liquor Store manager Rick DeRosa said that its typical to see a steady stream of campers and other tourists in the store during the summer months, which likely inflates the numbers in Lake Cowichan.
both physical and verbal. While data on specific outcomes weren’t available, Hasselback said that Lake Cowichan is feeling the effects more so than its neighbours, with the rates of alcohol-related deaths being 30 per cent higher than the average for Vancouver
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The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) board convened late last month, several weeks ahead of schedule, in order to ratify a new agreement offered to, and recently accepted by, the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 (USW), effectively putting an end to the looming threat of a strike by the union. USW, which represents 50 CVRD employees at Cowichan Lake Recreation, the Meade Creek facility and numerous water and sewage facilities, issued a 72-hour strike notice on May 8, though no job action took place between then and when the agreement was ratified. The disputes were concerning “seniority language changes” in employees’ contracts, additional benefits and statutory pay for casual employees,wage increases and monetary benefits for ticket-holding employees. USW business agent Chris Cinkant said that although the new agreement doesn’t address all of their concerns, particularly a zero per cent pay increase during the first six months of employment, the union membership voted 75 per cent in favour. Following the USW vote, the agreement only needed final approval by the CVRD board before becoming official. The union members’ three-year contracts will expire on December 31, 2016, and Cinkant said that USW is planning on bringing the unresolved issues back to the bargaining table once this happens.
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Victoria-based swimmers Susan Simmons and Alex Cape were in Lake Cowichan last weekend to challenge a world record with a 105 km swim attempt on Cowichan Lake. Though the duo stopped short of their goal, Simmons said she’s still happy with the result, as it’s helped them raise both money and awareness for fitness and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Simmons and Cape began their swim at Lakeside Park during the afternoon on July 31. The 105 km swim would have taken 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 swim was expected to take 50 hours and would have broken the previous world record for distance swam in flat water, which was set at 96.5 km by fellow Canadian swimmer Vicki Keith in 1987. Simmons, who lives with MS, decided to bow out of the swim the next afternoon after making it 44 km. She had become physically sick several hours after the swim began, and with the winds picking up and the waves growing larger, she knew it would be unsafe to continue any further. “Because I wasn’t able to eat the night before I knew I wouldn’t be able to finish the swim,” Simmons said. “The wind was starting to pick up which would have made me sick again. I knew the stress of vomiting wasn’t good on my body. My legs and arms were numb and I thought I had hypothermia, but it turns out that my MS had been triggered.” After being checked out by a medic, Simmons joined the crew on a kayak, paddling next to Cape and ensuring she remained coherent. As Cape was swimming ahead, the same waves that proved to be a wall for Simmons actually
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helped propel her further. Cape continued the swim through to Bald Mountain, remaining in the water for over 48 hours and completing 94 km, just short of breaking the 96.5 km world record. Simmons joined Cape on the last leg of her swim, acting as a lifeguard and keeping her awake. Despite stopping short of their 105 km goal, the duo were able to raise $15,000 towards MS fitness programs on Vancouver Island, as well as for Special Olympics Victoria. Simmons said that she’s also glad to have been able to push forward her message of exercise being a legitimate form of treatment for MS. “I know that other people with MS are looking at me as an example, so I want to do everything safely,” Simmons
said. “Everyone has a limit, and when you reach that limit you keep yourself safe... Swimming 44 km and for 18 hours when you’re sick speaks a lot to my fitness level with my MS.” Prior to the event, Simmons and Cape were asking people to post their own “105s,” or personal goals, online. Over 116 people contributed their 105s to the website (www. whatsyour105.com), which were read out to the duo during their swim. Along with providing inspiration, Simmons said that they also helped keep them coherent, as the crew would shout out the person’s name and the swimmers would reply with what they submitted as their 105. “The number of people pushing themselves farther than they thought with their
goals is something that we need to celebrate,” Simmons said. Simmons also said that she was pleased with the amount of locals who came out to support them with their own goal last weekend. “This place will always be home to me because of how the people are,” she said. Simmons and Cape were also in Lake Cowichan in 2013 and 2014, when they completed a 34 km crossing and a 70 km double-crossing of the lake, respectively. While Simmons is unsure if she’ll be reattempting the 105 km swim or another swim on Cowichan Lake next year, she said that she’ll nonetheless be returning again to train. “You’ll definitely see me swimming in the waves sometime next summer.”
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Day also said he was given a behind-the-scenes tour of this year’s Sunfest, and was impressed with how well-managed the event was concerning security and waste cleanup, saying it “satisfied any concerns [he] may have had.” “For the people who are concerned, but still want to see
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Now that the political backand-forth is over, there are two questions left about the Petronas-led proposal to make the biggest private-sector investment in BC history. Will it actually happen? And is it a good deal or a bad one? Premier Christy Clark ducked the first question on the day the project agreement for Pacific Northwest LNG was approved by the BC legislature. “After many predictions about the Canucks and the Alberta election, I don’t make predictions any more,” Clark said. “But I can say that this project has gone farther than any of our critics said that it would.” For what it’s worth, my prediction is on record: it will go ahead. The latest evidence is the company’s continued, costly effort to gain federal and local approval for a suspension bridge to Lelu Island to minimize the marine impact. Lax Kw’alaams Band members could not have had details on that change from an underwater pipeline when they voted to oppose the project in May. Is it a good deal? The mayors of Prince Rupert and Port Edward have made their views clear – they see it as a lifeline for an area that has struggled for years with a faded forest and fishing industry. The BC NDP is also now clear, having voted against the project agreement in the brief summer session of the legislature that concluded last
week. Whether the project proceeds or not, this will be a key election issue in 2017. NDP leader John Horgan and other MLAs made much of the lack of job guarantees, pointing to similar projects in Australia. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman issued a statement with excerpts from the state of Western Australia’s agreement for the Gorgon LNG project. The so-called guarantees contain qualifiers like this: “... except in those cases where … it is not reasonable or economically practical to do so, use labour available within Western Australia.” Obviously there were no job guarantees, which could only exist in a command economy, in other words a communist dictatorship. Everyone agrees that specialized trades such as welding alloys for lowtemperature operation will be brought in. And LNG processing trains will be shipped in prefabricated from places like South Korea, as they have been in Australia and elsewhere. Pacific Northwest LNG is on record with federal regulators that in the latter stages of construction, the use of foreign labour for the project could reach 70 per cent. Does that make it a bad deal? Perhaps BC could attempt develop this expertise from the ground up. It seems to me that was tried with aluminum ship fabrication, and it didn’t work out too well. For David Keane, president of the BC LNG Alliance, the
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question is how many large LNG projects, pipelines and all, can be managed at the same time as the Site C dam is being built. It was skilled labour shortages, and particularly a shortage of supervisors, that caused Australia to lose some of its proposed projects. Keane said all LNG proponents here want to use as much local labour as they can, because it’s less expensive and it builds local support. And he disagrees that BC is a sweet deal for the industry. Among other things, pipelines have to be built across two mountain ranges. Not only that, BC producers would pay an LNG income tax, which is a first in the history of the industry. Add to that PST, GST, payroll taxes, municipal taxes and federal and provincial corporate income taxes. Add aboriginal revenue sharing, and we have a deal.
BC Views: Horgan’s handyman stays in Alberta BC NDP leader John Horgan’s chief of staff has resigned to take a senior job with the Alberta NDP government. Lawyer John Heaney took unpaid leave from his BC job in May to serve as acting associate deputy minister for policy and planning for Alberta. Horgan announced Monday (August 10) that Heaney “is in discussions with the Government of Alberta regarding a senior policy position. “While I am sorry to lose his talent here in British Columbia, I am not surprised he has proven to be invaluable to Premier Rachel Notley and the new NDP government of Alberta.” Horgan’s deputy chief of staff Suzanne Christensen will assume the job she has been filling in an acting capacity since Heaney’s departure from Victoria, and any further changes to political staff
will be made in September, Horgan said. Heaney’s jump to a newly created senior administration role with a top salary of $287,000 a year caused a stir in Edmonton, with opposition Wildrose Party MLAs accusing Notley of politicizing the civil service. “Using the non-partisan public service to reward a partisan apparatchik is very dangerous to the ability of the public service to do what is in the best interests of all Albertans,” Wildrose finance critic Derek Fildebrandt told the Edmonton Journal in May. “It is the very thing the Tories have done for decades.” Heaney attracted similar criticism during his days with BC NDP premier Mike Harcourt’s government, where he ran a “public issues and consultation branch” that was part of the BC public service.
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Amanda Griesbach “I think it’s a good idea, it would bring more people to the town. However, the infrastructure and some of the concerns around litter and garbage and noise control would be an issue for a small town.”
Sherri Toole “I think they should do it, we need to have something out here.”
Sarita Haines “I think that it’s good, it will bring more business and opportunities into Lake Cowichan.”
Chris Smith “I don’t really have any opinion for or against — if the majority of the town is happy with it by a vote, or however it’s going to work, that’s fine. I don’t care for things like that myself.”
Nick Laninga “We live out there; it’s great for the town but bad for us. Noise would be a concern but how can you be against something that will be a benefit for the town?”
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Occupation: BC Liquor Store Hometown: Lake Cowichan I’ve always wanted to: Become a famous singer Most people don’t know that: I like to write Favourite food: Pasta Best thing about living here: Beauty of the area and its amazing people Favourite activity: Lacrosse and singing My proudest moment: Getting a job at BCLCB I’m currently reading: Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James My go-to wardrobe staple: T-shirts In my car I listen to: Pop and country In my fridge you’ll find: Eggs If I had a $1,000,000: Buy a nice house and give some away
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Annual tour takes place across the Cowichan Valley Drew McLachlan
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Cowichan Green Community is bringing back its Edible Garden and Farm Tour this Saturday (August 15), which will open up nine gardens and farms to the public, including the Cowichan Lake Community Garden. The annual self-guided tour takes place across the Cowichan Valley, from Yellowpoint to Shawnigan Lake, with stops in Duncan, Ladysmith and Westholme. Participants are taken on miniature tours by the owners of the farms and gardens, who share their techniques and the history of their gardens. The tour is also a learning experience, offering gardeners
a chance to improve their own projects. “The people who go on the tour can ask questions on how to grow certain plants or how to deal with problems like sandy, dry soil, for example,” Cowichan Green Community coordinator Alyssa Loucks said. “People leave the tour feeling inspired. They can take home some of those techniques and put them into practice in their own gardens.” A large variety of gardens and farms are included on the tour, with stops ranging from large farms to “downtown gardens.” “At one garden, they’ve grown all of the food in these big, huge containers — it’s a very interesting and helpful way to grow plants if you have a small
front or backyard,” Loucks said. Now entering its sixth year, the Edible Garden and Farm Tour has grown significantly over the years, with over 100 people attending last year’s tour. The tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Cowichan Green Community members, $20 for non-members, $30 for families and available at the Cowichan Green Community office at 360 Duncan Street in Duncan. Participants who visit five or more gardens on the tour will be entered into a draw to win a fruit tree donated by Binter Nursery in Cowichan Bay. For more information, call Alyssa Loucks at 250748-8506 or visit www. cowichangreencommunity.org.
Town pursues grant to update and maintain water infrastructure Drew McLachlan
Lake CowiChan Gazette
With sewer and water management issues being a frequent item on the table for Lake Cowichan’s town council, the town is hoping that a grant from the provincial government could put them a small step ahead in ensuring the respective systems stay up-to-date. The “local government infrastructure grant,” is designed to provide municipal
governments with up to $10,000 in order to pursue plans and feasibility studies related to projects that will improve public health and safety, enhance environmental protection or increase infrastructure sustainability. The Town of Lake Cowichan’s proposed upgrades would do just that. If successful, the town would invest that capital into studies regarding a “water utility master plan update” and sewer rehabilitation and flow maintaining, which are expected
to cost a combined total of $52,150. While the investment wouldn’t result in any noticable changes for residents, Town CAO Joe Fernandez said that they’re critical in “making sure the town’s infrastructure for water is up to snuff.” Fernandez also noted that until recently, similar grant applications by the town had all been successful. He said that more municipalities have recently been applying for these grants, creating more competition.
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The day in pictures
Photos by Malcolm Chalmers
Thanks to the many volunteers, this year’s Youbou Regatta was another success, with several hundred people showing up despite the rain. While there was some difficulty in starting the tugboat for the quarter-mile swim, Claren Mohulland and Don Verbeem brought in their houseboat as a stand-in. From the free pancake breakfast, provided by the local volunteer fire department, to the adult dance, the day was filled with great moments.
Above: Last Saturday’s (August 8) Youbou Regatta included the annual frontwards/backwards kayak race, which saw Arbutus Park Lifeguard Colleen Smith (pictured) taking first in her heat. Right: Yo! It’s the Youbou crew in the worlds shortest parade!
Parade Best Homemade Float: Cowichan Lake Recreation Lifeguards “ Water Bomber” Best Commercial Float: Country Grocer, Lady of the Lake (runner-up) Best Pet: Bread Girls and Puppy Best Group: Cassie’s Cafe/Home Hardware/ UBO Community Association Quarter-mile Swim Best Overall: Ty Dahlstrom, Colleen Smith (2nd), Brian McDaniel (3rd) Youngest from swim program: Theo Connolly Youngest to finish overall: Jackson Luchtuny, Theo Connolly (2nd) Oldest to finish: Bernard Hewitt (76-years-old) Belly Flop Contest Junior: Emma Porter, Odhin Rowe (2nd), Wolfgang Adair (3rd) Senior: Tyler Falk Chalmers, Alex Mizak (2nd), Nathan Traviss (3rd) Cannon Ball Contest Junior: Joseph Mackenzie-Elrick, Savannah Birosh-Varao (2nd), Gus Boehme-Vertefeuille (3rd) Senior: Rayanne Smith, Nathan Traviss (2nd), Ray Elrick (3rd) Canoe Race Jordan Snider and Mike Snider, Will Olson and Steven Snider (2nd), Ben Polard and Joe Polard (3rd) Kayak Race Colleen Smith, Sydney Fothergill (2nd)
Above: Rayanne Smith emerged triumphantly from the water during the Regatta’s Senior Cannonball Contest, beating Nathan Traviss and Ray Elrick for the 2015 trophy.
Volleyball Tournament Mavericks, Sagehens (2nd), Tadlamacks (3rd) Whistle, Splash and Flip Traithlon
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Randy Irving (centre) at the 2015 induction ceremony for the Cowichan Lake Heritage Sports Wall of Fame. Irving was chosen because of his 40-year career in hockey that started here in Lake Cowichan. Although Irving lives in Carolina where he finished his hockey career, he returns often to visit family and friends. The induction ceremony on Saturday (August 8) also saw local fastball player and track and field athlete Marg Radcliffe (right) receive her own plaque.
Local library’s summer programs growing in success
Summer Reading Club designed to encourage kids to keep reading over the summer break and retain skills Drew McLachlan
Lake CowiChan Gazette
Though it first opened its doors less than two years ago, Vancouver Island Regional Library’s Cowichan Lake branch, located on 68 Renfrew Avenue, has so far met with much success in their youth-based summer programs, including the annual Summer Reading Club, which relaunched on July 2. The Summer Reading Club, open to kids ages zero to 12, is designed to motivate kids to keep reading throughout the summer. It provides them with materials such as reading records, stickers and an interactive website to keep track of their progress. Kids can also win prizes and be awarded medals for completing their reading records. Librarian Kristen Rumohr said that keeping their reading habits alive over the summer is incredibly important for young children, as their reading comprehension can deteriorate over the summer break and leave them behind when they return to class in September. The number of kids registered for the Summer Reading Club has seen a small increase this year, with 149 kids taking part in the program as opposed to the 139 registered last year. In 2013, before the new building was opened, only 62 kids were registered for the Summer Reading Program.
This year’s Summer Reading Program also allows kids to erase their library fees, accrued from overdue books, by reading. “It’s a thing that happens, kids tend to take out a lot of books and sometimes they get lost in their collection,” Rumohr said. “This gives them a chance to take responsibility for their fines instead of their parents just handing them money.” Along with the Summer Reading Club for youth, VIRL is also running a summer-long, Island-wide Teen Summer Challenge. The do-it-yourself (DIY) program is open to ages 13 to 18 and provides participants with a to-do list of activities based around literacy, the library and DIY creativity. Some of the activities on the list include writing a book review, creating a zine (self-published magazine), writing a six word story, cooking a meal using a cook book from the library and taking a selfie with a book. For completing some of the activities, participants are entered into a draw to win an iPad Mini and gift cards to book stores. VIRL is also running an Adult Summer Reading Club over the summer, and is giving out similar prizes to those who read or listen to audiobooks regularly. Another popular event for kids is the Stuffie Sleepover. On July 16, kids were invited to bring their stuffies to the Cowichan Lake branch, where they spent the night. Upon picking them up the
Photo Drew McLachlan
Librarian Kristen Rumohr said that the local branch’s Summer Reading Program has been steadily growing, with 149 kids registered for the program this year.
next day, the kids were also given photo albums showing how their stuffies spent their night at the library. With 45 kids taking part in the Stuffie Sleepover, Rumohs said that it has been one of their most successful events at the local branch, and they’re hoping on
bringing it back next summer. The library will also be hosting a “Build a Boat” event tomorrow (August 13) from 2 to 2:45 p.m., open to kids ages five to 12, and the SRC Build It Summer Games at the same time on August 20, which is open to kids ages 12 and
under. For more information on the Summer Reading Club or upcoming events at the library, call the Cowichan Lake branch at 250-749-3431 or visit www.virl. bc.ca.
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Al Mcgougan, Lisa Holt and Theresa McGougan with Merv Winter and Terry Olsen, enjoy an evening of Music Bingo at the Legion. Music Bingo pits your knowledge of popular music with the choice of songs from bingo caller Gary Parker. Music Bingo, along with meat draws, are held Saturday evenings from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Legion. The next music bingo is scheduled for August 22.
Retreads hike Mount Good, take tour of Cowichan Lake Research Station
Cowichan Hikers join Lake Cowichan’s hiking club for trek at Providence Farm
In the recent past Retread members had some different experiences. They joined the Cowichan Hikers for a hike up the cross on Mount Tzouhalem, followed by a tour of Providence Farm and a barbecue. A week later they did a hike around the Mesachie Forest Research Station, followed by an introduction to the research program; and then they did a hike up Mount Good on a clear sunny day. Mount Good, above Creekside in Youbou, is on the sunny side and that means it can be warm during the summer. Thirteen members started on this hike but two dropped out part way up because of the heat. We worked pretty hard on this outing and short hydration reststops were frequent. We noted that it was very warm in the exposed sections of the trail but nice and cool under the forested parts. We always appreciate nature’s air conditioning. Smoke from the Skutz Falls fire was evident but not bothersome although it did obscure the view somewhat. The trail is divided evenly between exposed areas and forested area. The broom has really overgrown on the exposed section, though there is none in the forested section. The transition between the two is remarkable. Within a couple
of feet of entering the forest the broom disappeared completely. We speculated that maybe the secret to broom eradication (or at least control) is planting trees rather than trying to pull it out! Evident by the amount of elk and bear scat on the trail, this is also a very popular hike for these animals. We did not go all the way up to “Base Camp.” A few of us ventured up that way from Antler Corner for about 10 minutes or so and then returned to Antler Corner for lunch with the rest of the group. Topics of discussion at lunch were rumours surrounding Sunfest coming here next year, what is happening with the Riverside and of course the Skutz Falls fire along with the appearance of the Martin MARS water bomber. The flight path took it directly over our home and when loaded and on the way to the fire it was probably only about 1,000 feet overhead.
Quite a sight. Some members saw the loading passes at the lake. We were off the trail and back
in town by noon. There were no suggestions for going for coffee, etc. With the heat and the exertion, I think all people wanted to do was
find a shady spot and a cool drink. A week earlier we did a hike around the east half of the forest research centre starting at the gate. At the office we were met by Andrew Coster, who is a resident at the station. He took us on an excellent tour of some of the research activities. Andrew was engaged, well-informed, interesting, enthusiastic and very willing and able to answer our many questions. The Cowichan Lake Research Station, at 450 hectares, was established in 1929. It has a long history of supporting forest stewardship on Vancouver Island. The station is the centre for coastal tree improvement and genetic conservation, with active research programs being conducted for Douglas-fir, yellowcedar, western red cedar, western hemlock, and Sitka spruce. Long-term permanent forest productivity plots at the station
help us understand coastal stand dynamics and stand development. The nursery staff provide technical expertise and service in the growing of seedlings to be used for both research trials and rootstock for the grafting programs and in the propagation of yellow-cedar donor plants and cuttings. They also maintain gene archives and breeding arboretums for the coastal region. Everyone of us was astounded by the work being done at the Cowichan Lake Research Station and how essential it is. At Providence Farm we met with Cowichan Hikers and joined there easier hike which took us across the meadows and up Mount Tzouhalem to the white cross that has recently been resurrected. We wonder how challenging the other hike was. This one was pretty challenging but the view was wonderful. Back at the farm a Cowichan Hiker who is also on the Providence Board toured us around the property explaining the many activities they engage in. Hikers then gathered for a barbecue in the excellent farm event facilities, but Retreads members excused themselves and headed back to the lake. —Submitted by Mike Patrick, Nancy Marshall and David Kidd
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Apply by e-mail to: uhsjobs@ pacseafood.com or call at Ph: 250-726-7768 x234 FAMILY Resource Association has openings for the following positions: Physiotherapist and a Supported Child Development Assistant For details go to: www.d69fra.org
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AUCTIONS ONLINE AUCTION COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENTOPENS WED AUG 12 - CLOSES WED AUG 19......... COMMISSARY BAKERY & STEAM EQUIPMENT incl. Doyon Bakery & Cleveland Steam Equipment, Pizza Oven, Electric Convection Ovens, Dishwashers, Canopies, Freezers, Coolers, Fryers, Ranges, sinks AND MORE!!!!! View Weekdays 9am to 4pm @Active Auction Mart - Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC--- view ONLINE & REGISTER to BID @www.activeauctionmart.com --- Tel: 604-371-1190 email: buyit@activeauctionmart.com
GARAGE SALES LK COW: 246 Kingfisher Pl., Sat., Aug. 15, 10-2pm. Moving sale; Electric lawnmower, couch and lots more!
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE STEEL BUILDINGS. “Summer madness sale!� All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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In Loving Memory Violet Anne Davidson “Forever in our Heartsâ€? Passed away July 27, 2015 Our loving Aunt, Great Aunt, Sister and Wife, Violet Davidson, passed away on July 27th, 2015 in the Cowichan District Hospital. She will be sadly missed by her many relatives and friends. A special thank you from the family to Dr. Froese, Frankie Doumont, & Bill Mack. There will be a service at St. Christopher’s Church, in Lake Cowichan on Sunday August 16th at 1:30 p.m. 0U SPL\ VM Ă…V^LYZ KVUH[PVUZ [V [OL 3HRL *V^PJOHU Animal Rescue would be greatly appreciated.
CONTROLLER Thriving Cowichan Valley business seeks Controller to join our dynamic and successful team. This position is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in full cycle accounting for multiple related corporations and strong technical skills. Ability to quickly master complex proprietary accounting software and possession of superior computer skills are a must. The right person has a positive, assertive attitude, thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a team environment. Reporting directly to the CFO, the responsibilities of this position include bank reconciliations, account analysis, month end and year end closings, inventory and cash control, general journal entries, intercompany transactions, financial analysis and ad hoc projects. The controller is also responsible for direct oversight of the sales and accounts payable clerk and the payroll clerk. The successful candidate will work with proprietary accounting software, Quickbooks and Excel on a daily basis and will communicate regularly with the CFO, management team and business owners. Candidates with automotive industry experience and credits toward a recognized accounting designation will be given priority. Please apply with cover letter and pdf version of your resume to: newhorizons20152015@yahoo.com or email your queries for further information.
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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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$1,700 – 413 Winter Drive, Lake Cowichan 4 bed/3 bath 3100 sq ft custom home in “The Slopes� includes a double garage, heat pump, built-in-vacuum and much more. No Pets and No Smoking. $1,100 – 145 MacDonald Road, Lake Cowichan 3 bed/2 bath Rancher with radiant floor heating, pellet stove, garage & greenhouse. Close to all amenities. No smoking and pet upon approval. Check out rentals online www.lkc.ca
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LAKE COWICHAN DC519828 – 40 papers Hammond St Hemlock St Steven Cres DC519822 – 94 papers Chappel Rd Johel Rd & Cres Kwassin Cres Scholey Cres DC519818 – 64 papers Boundary Rd. Cottonwood St Kingfisher Pl Quamichan Ave Cowichan Ave 140-212 DC519814 – 64 papers Eldred Rd 55-116 Grant’s Lake Rd 182-340 Natara Pl 243-247 DC519836 – 65 papers Park Rd 50-111 North Shore Rd 3-37 & 7-134 Wilson Rd 124-135 DC519846 – 56 papers Berar Rd Fern Rd Sall Rd South Shore Rd 232-350
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Our Community in Brief Music in the Lake Summer drop-in hockey at Cowichan returns August 15 in Overdrive will be taking the Lake Sports Arena stageJanatMathews Central Park on August 15 for the next Need to escape the summer heat? How about hitting the rink? Cowichan Lake Recreation will be hosting drop-in hockey at CLSA every Sunday from August 2 to 30. Open to ages six to 10 (11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.), 11 to 15 (12:30 to 1:50 p.m.) and 16+ (2 to 3:20 p.m.) No contact. Full gear is required and the cost is $5.50 per player, goalies play free. Skate sharpening available for $5.50. Call 250-749-6742 for more information.
Music in the Lake: Summer Nights concert. The local singer-songwriter will be performing from 8 to 9 p.m., following two opening performances by The Good Time Band and Syzygy Blue, at 5 and 7 p.m., respectively. There will also be an open stage for performers between the two opening acts. The free outdoor concert series will conclude with a set of performances on August 29, and will be succeeded by a monthly indoor concert series sometime in autumn.
Wine and Cheese fund- Cowichan River raiser for Lake Auxiliary Cleanup this Saturday
Photo Malcolm Chalmers
Patricia and Peter Riley have been selling at Trunk Treasures for the past three years. “We are retired and enjoy selling our items here on Sundays,” Patricia said. “We have the rest of the week to enjoy time off.”
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.
The Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society is looking for volunteers to help with the annual Cowichan River Cleanup this Saturday (August 15). Those interested in taking part in the cleanup are asked to meet at the Lake Cowichan Town Hall, 39 South Shore Road, at 8:30 a.m., when the event will start with a free breakfast. Volunteers will rendezvous at the hall at 2 p.m. for a barbecue. Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves and appropriate footwear. —Drew McLachlan
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