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Some Area I residents still unconvinced of economic spinoff Sunfest 2016: If the CVRD approves of the application, Sunfest could be moving into the neighbourhood next summer —Continued from the front page Due to concerns of another fire popping up in the Cowichan Valley, Sunfest organizers tightened up their fire safety plans at this year’s event, including a total ban on propane fire pits and charcoal barbecues and requiring that all cooking appliances be at least four feet from the ground. Additionally, the North Cowichan Fire Department was on-site providing 24-hour fire surveillance with two fire trucks. Adams explained that the company had also recently purchased their own fire truck, which is planned to be manned by volunteers and on the ground during next year’s Sunfest. Another major concern was noise. Wakefield Acoustics is currently conducting an acoustical analysis of the venue, though the data was not available for residents at the time of the meeting. Adams assured those in attendance that the design of the amphitheatre would result in the sound being directed towards Saltair, and that he was confident it would not be an issue for Lake Cowichan or other residents less than one kilometre away. One of the more polarizing topics discussed at the meeting was the supposed economic spinoff that the relocation of Sunfest would bring to the Cowichan Lake area. Some residents of Area I, where the venue is located, and which also includes Youbou and Meade Creek, were unconvinced that they would see the same economic benefits that many people in Lake Cowichan are expecting. Adams argued that exposing more tourists to the area
may also result in more people permanently moving to Youbou or nearby, using current Area I director Klaus Kuhn as an example. “[The venue] won’t make any of the perceived problems for Youbou go away, it’s not a silver bullet — but there will be a positive impact,” Adams said. Lake Cowichan town councillor Bob Day also recently came out in favour of Sunfest’s relocation to the Cowichan Lake area, citing similar economic benefits and proposing that shuttles be utilized to take concert-goers and campers into Lake Cowichan. “During the event there’s not a lot to do between the time you wake up and when the music starts,” Day said. “Those people could be in Lake Cowichan, shopping and eating at our businesses... For the people who are concerned, but still want to see the community thrive, I don’t know what else they think will come along.” The decision to move Sunfest, PR manager Emmalee Brunt explained, was brought on by the growing popularity of the event. With over 50,000 country music fans flocking to the festival this year, the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds are beginning to reach full capacity. The new 65-acre site is necessary for the event to grow. The decision of whether or not to approve the development of the new venue ultimately lies in the hands of the CVRD, who are currently waiting to receive a sound study before moving forward with their decision. If the application is successful, Cowichan Lake could be playing host to Sunfest 2016.
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Sunfest owner Greg Adams was present at the recent public meeting to address questions and comments by residents. “We’re an open book, we want to share, we want to talk,” he said.
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The public meeting saw several hundred residents show up to voice their concerns surrounding the proposed project, which included fire control, noise and the supposed economic benefits to the Cowichan Lake area. Sherri Brubaker
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Conservative nominee John Koury pulling out of race
Martin Baker: Koury endorsing new candidate to take his place in election Drew McLachlan
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John Koury, the Conservative Party`s nominee for Cowichan-MalahatLangford, recently announced that he would be dropping out of the race to be become the new riding`s first Member of Parliament. Koury announced his decision last Monday (August 17). “It is with mixed feelings that I make this decision today to withdraw from the nomination process,” he said in a release. “Many people in the community have expressed their hope that I will run in the nomination and I am sorry to have to let them know that I will not contest the nomination.” Koury explained his decision, citing “family needs” as the main factor for his withdrawal. “It is clear to me that my family needs me at this critical juncture to advocate for our son with special needs who is transitioning into adulthood,” he said. “Also, I have had several opportunities in the private and public service that, in order to pursue, I must do so unencumbered by partisan political work.” With the vote to decide his successor approaching, Koury said that he will be endorsing Martin Baker to take his place following Saturday’s (August
29) vote. “I believe strongly that Martin Barker has the best chance of the remaining nominees to win this seat,” he said. “He has demonstrated his ability to garner the right support in Langford to compliment his knowledge of Cowichan and he has the ability to articulate the virtues of Stephen Harper’s conservative economic agenda and that is what makes him the best choice.” Koury ran as a Conservative candidate in NanaimoCowichan in the 2011 election and for mayor of North Cowichan in the municipal elections last autumn, after serving two consecutive terms as a councillor. Koury’s aspirations in federal politics date back to 1997, when he first ran for Reform Party candidacy. Cowichan-MalahatLangford is made up of portions of the NanaimoCowichan and Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca ridings. Neither of the former electoral districts have been held by a Conservative candidate since the 2004 election, when New Democrat Jean Crowder was elected in Nanaimo-Cowichan and Conservative Keith Martin crossed the floor to sit with the Liberal Party in EsquimaltJuan de Fuca. With the new electoral boundaries being introduced for the federal election in
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October, the Conservatives seem to have a better shot of filling the seat. Redistributed results from the 2011 election, show the party at a close second with 20,565 votes (43.06 per cent), just behind the NDP’s 20,818 votes (43.59 per cent). However, poll aggregate Three Hundred Eight, which takes into account data from several
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With more time, will more voters care?
BC Views: Debates clarify shrouded platforms Tom Fletcher
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Several readers took me to task for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long, hot federal election campaign. They pointed out, among other things, that there are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties. And thanks to generous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not. That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced investment in this exercise. First, more leader debates. The traditional main event organized by TV networks for October 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green Party leader Elizabeth May expected to attend. Conservative leader Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a September 17 debate hosted by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one is to be focused on the economy, which should force participants to get beyond their talking points and pointing fingers. On September 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy hosted by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have accepted. May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not invited to
either of these. The national media have decided that the biggest issue currently is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy, but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those who care. The expense account abuse has pushed the issue of senate reform to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees. Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s long-standing position to abolish the Senate are both unworkable, if not unconstitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appointment process, but no specifics so far. Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the national and local candidate debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny. Harper has promised to revive a stimulus program from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 per cent tax credit for home improvements between $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives up the cost of housing in already overpriced urban markets and encourages more consumer debt. Trudeau has promised an additional $2.6 billion over four years for First Nations education on reserves, and accelerated spending on school infrastructure. Mulcair has promised to hold
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a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. Mulcair and Trudeau both pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left of door-to-door mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility for the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67. All of these promises are presented in the most appealing way possible by the parties that promote them, and all involve spending and taxation trade-offs that the parties would prefer not to discuss. Another possible dividend from a formal campaign stretching more than two months is that more voters will pay attention to the real issues and actually take the time to cast a ballot. If that happens, and the long decline in voter turnout is reversed, it’s a good investment.
BC Views: BC Liquor stores now collecting for fire fund BC Liquor Stores have begun collecting donations from customers to help people evacuated and burned out by forest fires. Loss of homes and evacuations in the Rock Creek and Oliver areas prompted the Red Cross to ask government liquor stores for help, as they did in the 2003 forest fires that affected the Okanagan and Thomson regions. Recovering from a disaster is “usually a long and expensive journey,” said Kimberley Nemrava, Red Cross provincial director for BC and Yukon. Customers are asked to add donations of $2, $5 or any multiple of those to their
purchases. Proceeds will be used for blankets, food and water, reuniting residents with family member and assisting with longer-term needs such as replacing equipment to return to work and helping with rent. Since 2010, BC Liquor Stores have collected $1.9 million for Red Cross disaster relief efforts at home and abroad, including $208,000 earlier this year for earthquake relief in Nepal.
Tom Fletcher is a legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherBC Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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SAYS We asked:
Would you have a problem with your neighbours keeping chickens in their backyards?
Dena Mcphee “No, as long as they kept them clean and tidy. I like the cluck cluck, maybe they would sell me some of the eggs.”
Michael Anderson “I’m not sure, it depends on the area I lived in, the size of the lots, whether or not they could keep it clean and keep the smell down. There is nothing wrong with having a few chickens, but only a few. If you want your own eggs I think that is fair.”
Kristen Hamilton “I don’t see a problem with that. It’s a good way to provide food for yourself so I don’t see the big deal with it.”
Zak Stolk “No, have all the chickens you want — they’re good. They eat bugs and slugs and the free-range eggs are good too.”
Jerry Stenberg “Not really, as long as there is only a few chickens and they had a small chicken house I think that would be alright.”
Smoky skies advisory issued by Island Health and Ministry of Environment Drew McLachlan
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A smoky skies advisory was issued last Thursday (August 20) for Port Renfrew and the Cowichan Valley, including Lake Cowichan, due to the forest fire smoke covering the area. The advisory, issued by the Ministry of Environment in conjunction with Island Health, was prompted by a wildfire near Lizard Lake, 27 km south by southwest of Cowichan Lake. Reported to be 50 hectares (123.5 acres) on August 12, the fire has since grown to 393 hectares (971.1 acres), though according to the Coastal Fire centre it is now at least 70 per cent contained. Following the beginning of the blaze, on August 13, Island Health and the Ministry of Health issued a smoky skies advisory that persisted until early last week, when the smoke finally cleared. According to the Ministry of
Environment, smoke concentrations will vary widely as winds, fire behaviour and temperature change. The Ministry also warns that exposure to increased smoke concentration poses a concern for some residents, particularly infants, the elderly and those with medical conditions such as heart or lung disease, and that those at risk should avoid strenuous activites or prolonged exposure to smoke during the advisory. Individuals who experience difficulty in breathing, chest pain or discomfort or a sudden onset of cough or airway irritation should contact their health care provider. While smoke levels are lower indoors, smoke particles can still be present, so be aware of any signs or symptoms. Residents are also reminded to limit contributors like smoking or burning materials while indoors. The smoky skies advisory will remain active until further notice. Up-to-date information can be found on www.bcairquality.ca.
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One of the more popular questions asked at the Lake Cowichan Visitor Info Centre this summer: “is the road to Port Renfrew open?” On Tuesday morning (August 25) it was announced that the road had been reopened after the fire near Lizard Lake prompted its closure.
Construction underway at Kaatza Museum Dear editor, The Kaatza Station Museum and Archives is planning to rebuild our section shed, which is showing its age and is too small for what we need it for. When our crew was sitting around over morning coffee before getting to work one
morning, we started talking about the project and the next thing I knew it was all arranged. Dan Carnell donated a log and Mike Tuck and Jack Casey offered to mill it for us. Dave Whiskin, Paul Anderson, Zach Carlow, Wayne Nolan and Don Gordon hauled it and helped to mill it as well. Thanks to all of
you. We are looking forward to working with the Cowichan Lake Education Centre in building the structure in September. —Barbara Simkins Lake Cowichan, BC
Cancelled Summer Curling Bonspiel is a sign of unfriendly policy Dear editor, Here we go again — the Summer Curling Bonspiel has been cancelled because of complaints that started several years ago, shutting down people that brought their trailer, motorhomes and campers. It started with [a nearby resident] with noise complaints, for that reason the town banned camping or parking overnight in the parking lot. Shame on her and shame on the town for chasing more business
away down the road — many functions like the drag boat races, ball tournaments, the Terra Nova Bike Group and God only knows what else. These functions brought the town thousands of dollars to all our businesses. But on the upside of things, we have our own sani-dump that our travelling tourists dump sewage in for a small donation or even for free, load up with our own water and in some cases wash the dust off their rigs. I’ve seen it all, and tax payers are
paying for this. When is this town going to start thinking of our businesses instead? Maybe if they give our businesses a tax break to start filling some of the empty buildings downtown. We have to do something to attract people, not just chase them away. Suggestions: campsite down next to ball field, sell off all our derelict property, bring in money. —Bob Simpson Lake Cowichan, BC
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Occupation: Legal secretary Hometown: Youbou Most people don’t know that: I work for a veterinarian Favourite food: Crab Favourite activity: Water sports My proudest moment: Witnessing the birth of my grandchild I define down time as: Sitting in front of a fire I wish I was better at: Sleeping Favourite moment of day is: Mornings, so I won’t miss anything I’m currently reading: History books My guiltiest pleasure is: Wine and tequila My go-to wardrobe staple: Sweaters In my car I listen to: Classic rock In my fridge you’ll find: Vegetables If I had a $1,000,000: Pay off the house and help my family
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Local woman Mary Batyi was in Merrit, BC earlier this month competing for the title of BC Ambassador. Batyi walked away with not only the crown, but several awards and bursaries, along with the honour of representing our province’s youth. The BC Ambassador Program is open to any young woman or man between the ages of
17 and 24 who has previously held an ambassador or royalty title in the province. As the 2011 Lady of the Lake’s First Princess, Batyi and eight other contestants were required to present a speech with the topic of their choosing, a speech on their community, answer an impromptu question, complete a three-hour knowledge exam, create a community table and undergo a 20-minute interview with the judges. Batyi excelled at the pageant, managing to receive the
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Music in the Lake: Summer Nights, Lake Cowichan’s annual outdoor concert series, will be putting on its finale this weekend, but organizers are hoping to continue bringing music to the lake with Winter Nights, their monthly series which is planned to take place at the 50 Plus Activity Centre from October to April. The final Summer Night, which takes place this Saturday (August 29) will feature performances by the Steady Eddies, the Medford Choir and the Good Time Band, along with a food concession and ice cream vendor. Though Summer Nights switched to a biweekly schedule this year due to a shortage of funding and volunteers, organizer Elvin Hedden said that the series has been as popular as ever, with the most recent event attracting a crowd of 150. Hedden said that he and his team are planning on bringing Summer Nights back next year, though they have yet to decide if it will continue with the new format or go back to being a weekly affair. The free event also collects donations in support of several non-profit community groups, including the Cowichan Lake District Seniors’ Association, the Kaatza Station Museum, LC Animal Rescue, Kaatza Art Group and Radio Cowichan.
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awards and bursaries for public speaking, knowledge and her community presentation. Batyi, along with her fellow ambassadors Rachel teBlute from Castlegar and Tess Russell from Kamloops, will be spending the next year traveling throughout the province promoting their mandate of education, motivation and selfesteem. She said that she looks forward to taking on her new role representing the Cowichan Lake communities and serving as a role model for the youth of BC.
Pole Raising Dignitaries to speak Lunch at Centennial Hall Other Speakers
Hereditary Chief Sha e’Lum, Council, Staff, and members of Ts’uu baa-asatx – Lake Cowichan First Nation hope to see you there for this wonderful occasion! Any questions please call our office at (250) 749-3301. Klecko Klecko/Huy ch q’a (Thank you)
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Lake Cowichan’s Jan Matthews in Overdrive rocked Centennial Park at the most recent Music in the Lake: Summer Nights concert, held on August 15.
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Band members Carole Livingstone, Sherry Livingstone, Georgina Livingstone, Madison Pilford and Tia Livingstone were at Ts’uubaa-asatx Square Monday morning (August 24) rehearsing for the traditional dance they will be performing for the pole raising ceremony on September 5. Chief Cyril Livingstone and Carlito Livingstone will be accompanying the dancers by drumming and singing.
Summer Mini Carnival Maureen Haworth bringing her own returning to Arbutus Park brand of gospel to Cowichan Lake Drew McLachlan Lake CowiChan Gazette
This year’s carnival will be held in Arbutus Park, after moving indoors in 2011.
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After a three-year hiatus, the Summer Mini Carnival will be returning to Arbutus Park in Youbou, and Cowichan Lake Recreation (CLR) is promising an assortment of fun activities to help kids send off the summer on September 2. The evening will kick off with the presentation of the swimming lesson awards at 6 p.m. CLR events assistant Vicki Ordano said she’s hoping the kids will stick around for the festivities, starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Attractions will include games for children of all ages, including the fish pond and ring toss, as well as some new additions, like the water treasure hunt, water balloon pinata and a chalk art station. Games will cost one to four tickets, which will be sold for 25 cents each. “It’s sort of a wind-up for the summer in the park,” Ordano said. “There are lots of games for the kids and it’s not going to cost you an arm and a leg.” Admission is free and open to the public. Lifeguards will also be on duty during the event.
This weekend, both Lake Cowichan and Youbou will be hosting several performances by emerging country gospel singer Maureen Haworth. Haworth’s first performance will be at the recently established Cassie’s Coffee Shop, located on 10375 Youbou Road, on Saturday (August 29) at 2 p.m. Later in the evening, she will be at Central Park, filling in a set for the final Music in the Lake: Summer Nights concert of the year. On Sunday (August 30), she’ll be playing at the Cowichan Lake Baptist Church (8259 Beaver Road) at 10:30 a.m., the Youbou Communtiy Church (10648 Youbou Road) at 2 p.m. and the Lake Cowichan Christian Fellowship Church (10 King George Street) at 7 p.m. The series of performances are being presented by CICV Radio. The Grand Forks, BCbased musician has been receiving attention in gospel circles around North America since she released her debut
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Singer Maureen Haworth is preparing for five shows in Lake Cowichan and Youbou, including a set in the final Music in the Lake: Summer Nights.
solo album, it’s time, late last year. Since then, she’s been travelling around BC performing her songs in churches and music festivals alike. She was also recently named Female Gospel Artist of
the Year by the CMG Global Radio Club. There is no cover charge for the upcoming shows this weekend, and residents are invited to attend.
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Darlene Ashe speaks produce with one of the few farmers left at the Lake Cowichan Farmers Market. Matteus Clement from Zoma Farm in Cobble Hill has been at every market since May 16. He feels staying committed to being at the market every weekend is the secret to success for a seller and plans on coming back every weekend up until September 5, when the market closes for the year.
Catalyst reduces river flow to keep water in Cowichan Lake amidst drought
Flow reduction implemented to ensure the required 2.83 cubic metres per second can be maintained longer Sarah Simpson
CowiChan Valley Citizen
Catalyst Paper has reduced the flow of the Cowichan River to 4.7 cubic metres per second, down from about 5.5 previously. Catalyst Crofton environment manager Brian Houle said the summertime step-downs have become the new norm. “We’re to the same flow we were at last year at this time. As long as we continue to get an annual drought we’ll be in this situation of annual reductions,” Houle said. “It’s kind of a function of the weather.” The goal is to keep more water in Cowichan Lake for the fall. “We are pulling out water at a lower rate to let it last longer,” Houle explained, noting a river flow of 4.5 cubic metres per second can be sustained longer than the previous 5.5 cubic metres per second and the seven cubic metres per second before that. According to Cowichan
Watershed Board coordinator Rodger Hunter the flow is technically now at 4.7 cubic metres per second. “Now they’ve gone back up a little bit because it’s tricky at 4.5 to maintain the 2.83 cubic metres per second below the Catalyst intake that’s required. If the flow is 4.7 when they take their water it assures that 2.83 cubic metres per second is left, which is what is required under their licence,” Hunter said. Catalyst’s licence says the company is supposed to keep the flow at seven cubic metres per second flow in the river through the summer but climate change has changed the reality of that happening. “There was no appreciable snow in the mountains this past winter, we had a dry spring and we began this summer well below the top of the weir and so in order to ensure that there’s water for fish and that Catalyst can operate,” the flow needed to be reduced, Hunter said. “Everybody wants there to be
water in the fall for the salmon to migrate. It’s a no brainer. And Catalyst wants water in the fall so they can continue to operate. So the goals are aligned.” The big thing for the future, Hunter said, is somebody needs to take out a licence to increase the storage in the lake. Whoever has a “dog in the fight” could apply, he noted. “That needs to happen. Somebody needs to take out the licence and the weir needs to be raised.” The province, the File photo federal government, Catalyst Paper has reduced the flow of the Cowichan River to 4.7 cubic metres per second, from 5.5 local government cubic metres previously. and Catalyst all have reason to apply. needs to step forward and do it. opposed the idea of more water in “All those entities It’s not that easy, however, as the lake as it could lead to property could have an interest in taking in the past some residents have loss. on a licence,” he said. “Someone
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Bertrand Lambert (left) and Jean Atkins from the Honeymoon Bay Community Society were outside Country Grocer this past weekend raising money for the society’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party.
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Island Health is collaborating with the University of Victoria’s CanAssist program and Centre on Aging on a project aimed at improving safety and supporting independence for Home and Community Care clients. Innovative technology has already helped an Islander in his 80s remain living at home despite his occasional inclination to wander at night due to dementia. The effectiveness of the Wandering Deterrent System is being evaluated for possible use by other clients with similar needs. “This is an innovative use of technology to support independence and safety for people living with dementia,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “It supports our mandate to provide accessible and responsive care focused on the needs of patients.” “We have a lot of people with dementia on the Island and wandering is a problem for a lot of them. Wandering is a behavior that puts the client at risk of harm and causes caregiver stress,” said Cheryl Beach, Project Director of Community Care Initiatives at Island Health. Approximately 40 per cent of Island Health’s Home and Community Care clients have a diagnosis of dementia. The proportion is among the highest in Canada. “We are looking for ways to better support families and caregivers,” Beach said. The Wandering Deterrent
System is designed so that if someone is confused about the time and prepares to go out in the middle of the night, a motion detector is triggered as the client approaches the front door. This signals a computer tablet mounted by the door to flash the message: “Stop. It’s night time. Go back to bed!” Messages can be customized to make the communication more effective. The tablet also has the ability to play a video of the client’s family member providing the client re-direction such as “Hi, Dad. It’s 11 o’clock at night. All your family and friends are asleep. Please go back to bed. “The video system has not been implemented yet, but Island Health is looking for new clients to trial this with. If the client did leave the home, there was the additional safeguard of an alert sent to his son who lived nearby. The Wandering Deterrent System provides a cost-effective option to having a care worker stay overnight in the home or having the client move to a care facility. CanAssist Engineering Manager Leo Spalteholz said the system uses readily accessible technology that is adapted with software programs to suit the unique circumstances of the individual. “It’s so rewarding that we can apply technology that fits into the specific needs of individuals and allows them to go on with their lives independently,” Spalteholz said. “This technology has the
potential to help many people facing similar challenges.” One of the adaptations available on the tablet is to use a 24-hour or 12-hour clock whichever is most relevant to the client. The innovative technology played an important role in enabling Home and Community Care to support one client to remain in his home for an extended period of time. “We were able to extend his ability to stay at home and reduce the number of overnight stays required by a care worker,” said Penny Clare, Case Manager for Home and Community Care in Ladysmith. Beach said the system proved to be effective both for the Central Island client and his family members who were uncomfortable with the risk of him being alone at night. “It’s really exciting. We’re using multi-faceted technology including innovation and offthe-shelf products to support our clients to stay at home,” Beach said. “The goal is to provide our clients with the choice to remain in their homes as safe as possible for as long as possible.” Development of the Wandering Deterrent System was made possible through CanStayHome, which has enabled CanAssist to create innovative technologies for each of the province’s five regional health authorities. Since 2011, the Province has provided $10.5 million to the University of Victoria to support CanAssist.
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Roy Andrews: August 28, 1928 - May 3, 2015 Private funeral services were held for Roy in May. One of his favourite spots was the Lake Cowichan Legion, and we will be spreading his ashes by his plaque there on:
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Our Community in Brief Volunteers wanted for Sunfest music festival the Lower River Cleanup tickets now on sale Organizers of the Sunfest Country Music Festival recently announced that Dierks Bentley would be headlining alongside Carrie Underwood at Sunfest 2016. The musician made his Sunfest debut in 2012, though next year could mark his first time performing in the Cowichan Lake area, if the festival organizers’ are approved to move the annual festival to the proposed new location off the Youbou Highway. Tickets went on sale this past Monday (August 24), will be valid at whichever venue is used and are available online at www.sunfestconcerts.com.
The Cowichan Watershed Board will be picking up where the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society left off, with a cleanup of the lower part of the Cowichan River. The cleanup is scheduled for this Sunday (August 30) from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will cover the area from Skutz Falls to Cowichan Bay. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Litle Big House, off River Road behind the Cowichan Tribes gymnasium. A barbecue lunch and prizes will be provided following the cleanup.
Wine and Cheese fund- Downtown Market raiser for Lake Auxiliary finishing first year
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Lake Cowichan’s Ohtaki delegation recently returned from their trip to Japan with a gift from Ohtaki Mayor Kikuya — a glass samurai helmet which has been put on display inside of the council chambers.
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 Lake Cowichan Downtown Renewal Society has had a successful summer with their first event, the Lake Cowichan Downtown Market. With summer coming to a close, organizers and vendors are preparing for the final day of the market, which will be held at Ts’uubaa-asatx Square on September 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Along with fresh produce from around the Cowichan Valley, the Downtown Market also features local craftwork and food vendors. —Drew McLachlan
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