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Tamu Miles PhotoThis year’s winner of Lake Cowichan Lady of the Lake is Alicia Fall (centre), with fi rst princess going to Sydney Allan (left), and second princess going to Nikki Gibson (right).“I was kind of shocked,” says Fall when asked about how she felt while being crowned. “I guess I was hoping for a title, but I really didn’t know what to expect. I would have been excited for any of the girls.” Allan says the whole experience “was really awesome. Everyone was telling me ‘you’ll get something’” but she didn’t want to get her hopes up. She says that working with the other candidates was a pleasure and “there was no fi ghting or drama this year. I’ve gotten to know all of them on a personal level and I can now call each one of them my friend.”Gibson says she wasn’t nervous as she sat waiting for the announcement of the winners, but she didn’t want to get her hopes up either. She says that for Opportunity Night and the Grand Ball, she was able to relax and have fun. Gibson has lived her whole life in Honeymoon Bay and says that she is “looking forward to getting to travel and meet other royalty.The fi rst offi cial function for these ladies as Lake Cowichan delegates will take place during Bay Days in Honeymoon Bay on the June 30 weekend. They are all excited to set up the fl oat for the fi rst time as offi cial delegates to Lake Cowichan.

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Whose responsibility is it, anyway?Tamu Miles Gazette Editor

The June 5 public works meeting was once again dominated by the issue of excessive water run off onto properties on North Shore Road.

A delegation of property owners presented council with concerns they say they have been trying to get the town to address since 2008. This group, owning lots 1-17 along North Shore Road, want something to be done about excess water seeping down to their properties from Deer Road and Castley Heights.

In 1990, at the time the properties were developed, the group claims, that “a requirement was put into place to protect the properties from instability and potential instability of lands which may result in landslides directly above the development and which would ultimately post signifi cant threat to the property owners of the subdivision.”

Neil Fatin, who owns lot 10 on North Shore, explained to council that he and his neighbours have shared these docu-ments with the town in the past in order to fi nd some kind of resolution. “We’ve drawn to the attention of the town, records dating back to 1990 which is the Rusnak Geotechnical Survey Report—the ease-ment document which covers the par-ticular easement for the interceptor drain at the back, the easement that covers the front of the properties, the site plan which shows those easements and the documen-tation that goes with them.”

The group also states that there was a geotechnical survey done by Lewkowich Geotechnical Engineering in September of 2008 which stated that there were “serious issues with the interceptor drain

system and damage to one or more prop-erties in the development.”

The property owners claim that the problem is getting worse and that the easement is too clogged to allow for proper water fl ow to the storm water drains. They also say that the water is fl ooding North Shore Road and causing “substantial degradation of the asphalt road immediately in front of lots 10 and 11.”

Fatin says that the increase in water is also due to a road that has been cleared on the property above him, on land owned by Bob Godfrey. According to Fatin, this work was done in violation of a bylaw which requires a permit for any develop-ment on lands that are labeled an area of seepage and springs and slopes greater than 30 per cent. Symon Whalvin says he has seen the letters that the town has sent to Godfrey. “So all I can say, as Mr. Fatin said, is that we look for something to be done.”

Godfrey and Rod Peters, a neighbour to Godfrey, claim that the switchback road is actually a trail and was built for fi re department access. “(The land) is just a tinderbox of dried, old maples and it’s just in case there’s a fi re and you can get ac-cess to it because if you don’t, that whole hillside’s going to go up,” says Peters.

Both Peters and Godfrey claim there is only one small damp spot on their prop-erties between lots six and seven. “The problem on that hill has been an ongoing problem since time began because there is a blue clay seam that comes down from Elk Road and crosses from Castley Heights and goes down, and that’s where most of the water comes from. The town should know that because when they put

in the Castley Heights subdivision they had some major problems with drainage,” says Peters.

Peters has lived on the property above those on North Shore since 1980, and says he subdivided in 1983. At that time he had a geotechnical report done, at the request of the then chief administrative offi cer, which stated that the hillside was stable.

Godfrey says there is no water move-ment on his property as a result of the work that he has done. “The worst thing there, these people have built their houses below those big maple trees. We should get together, the town, and us property owners above and get those maples and alders safely down. They’re hanging over their houses, and that’s more of a con-cern.”

Fatin told council at the end of his presentation that “Either the town does something about it or my suggestion is to please appropriate the lots and return it back to its original state and let the own-ers get out of there.”

“There is nowhere in the easement documents that says the homeowners are responsible for clearing or maintenance and there is a lot of restrictions on the homeowners to even go near it to trench it, clear it, clean it, or whatever.”

During the meeting, Mayor Ross For-rest told the delegation that council has not been ignoring the issue. “We have applied for a storm management grant, storm management funding, to try and fi nd the answers there. It’s easy to come and complain to us, but somebody’s got to pay for that, and you know what, we put enough on our tax payers as it is. So we’ve applied for funding to get a study

done there and have it looked at, and hopefully we will be successful in getting that funding.”

Nagi Rizk, superintendent if public works and engineering, agrees that there is a problem with moisture on the hillside. “There are always traces of water, sum-mer or winter.”

However, when it comes to respon-sibility for clearing or maintaining the easement, he says there are many things that have to be taken into consideration, and proper procedure must be followed. The issue of drainage is never straightfor-ward, especially for communities that live within a water catchment basin like Lake Cowichan. “You can hire all the engineers you want to investigate, but I’m not a le-gal expert to determine what is inside the easement, what is outside the easement.”

Rizk has been interviewed by the Mu-nicipal Insurance Association, “And I told them all the same things. I said that you guys have to search the titles, search who is responsible to do what.”

Rizk is not even sure of the exact loca-tion of the easement. The legal documen-tation is confl icting. In some documents it is shown, and others it is missing com-pletely.

Rizk is concerned with protecting everyone’s interests and balancing and prioritizing the needs of the town, and being responsible with taxpayer’s dollars. “If there is imminent danger, yes, we will do something about it. I will not wait for someone to get killed before we step in or some major damage to the property takes place. But from what I’ve seen so far, all the reports that came to me so far, all the appropriate measures have been taken care of.”

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A few weeks ago, the Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society (CLSES), along with the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship (CLRS) met with Erica Blake, community advi-sor for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in Cowichan (DFO), and Erin Hamilton, operations manager for the Lake Cowichan First Nations.

This was an initial meeting to discuss cooperation between these parties when it comes to lake and river stewardship and enhancement.

Hamilton says the band wants to take a more active role with enhancement. “We want to be part of the process, not on the outside looking in.”

There has already been one project

identifi ed through Bob Crandall of CLSES and the DFO. This project includes a clean-up of excess gravel in sections of Beadnell Creek in the culvert under Youbou Road.

The window for this kind of work is between June 15, and Sept. 15, says Crandall. “That’s when the coho are less vulnerable.”

Hamilton says he has at least one youth in mind for the project and he is looking forward to enhancing the rela-tionship between local First Nations, the DFO and these other local steward-ship and enhancement groups.

“We are open to ideas of how to participate,” he says, and adds that the band is only able to offer in kind sup-port for these kinds of projects.

Both Crandall and Gerald Thom, of CLRS, have ideas for future projects,

but nothing has been formally dis-cussed as of yet. Crandall would like to work on bringing spawning gravel to Tiny Creek, Beaver Creek, and near the weir on Cowichan Lake.

Thom, of CLRS, would like to work with the band to create awareness around the lake about sensitive riparian zones located on private properties. He says this is a long term project, span-ning the next three to fi ve years.

Whether future projects include ripar-ian zone awareness, or putting spawn-ing gravel in local creeks, these groups are looking forward to working to-gether. “We are hoping to have exciting things going forward,” says Hamilton.

“This is all about cooperation be-tween all three groups, and keeping each other informed,” says Thom.

More locals speak out against roundabout projectTamu Miles Gazette editor

Since the printing of last week’s paper and the coverage of the public meeting hosted by the town, the Gazette has re-ceived a phone call from Hubert Crevels, a local resident, saying that in February he gathered 38 names on a petition against the planned roundabout for the intersection at North Shore Road and South Shore Road.

In the article, “Public meeting covers fa-miliar ground,” it was incorrectly stated that Symon Whalvin, another local resident, was only the second person to speak out against the roundabout. Mayor Ross Forrest would like the Gazette to clarify that he actually stated that Whalvin was the second person to speak out at any of the three public fo-rum meetings wherein this topic has been discussed.

The petition was handed into the town of-fi ce on March 1, of this year. It stated that those who signed do not support a round-about at the intersection and instead would prefer traffi c lights, equipped with sensor activation, for those turning left onto South Shore Road. Crevels feels that if he had had more time, he would have been able to gather many more signatures.

After speaking with some of those on the list, including Crevels who instigated and set the petition in motion, the com-mon theme or complaint seems to be that many drivers in North America do not seem to know how to use roundabouts. Crevels claims that he has seen people stop when there are no other vehicles while in a round-about and adds that unlike a four-way-stop,

where right-of-way is given to the vehicle on your left, within a roundabout the right-of-way is given to the person on your right; those already navigating the roundabout must yield to those entering.

Crevels is a retired civil engineer who worked out of Calgary for a number of years. He says he is also concerned with visibility when it comes to the roundabout, especially from the east end of the bridge.

Norris Nyghard also signed the petition, and his biggest complaint is the size of roundabouts in North America. He says he has travelled extensively, and that those in Edmonton, and a rather large one in Mex-ico, work because they are several lanes wide. Drivers must signal their intentions, whether to exit the roundabout or change lanes, and Nyghard says “the curvature of the circle is such that drivers can maintain their speed.”

He says that all the roundabouts in the valley, especially the one on at Berkey’s corner (the intersection of Somenos Road and Cowichan Lake Road in Duncan) are too small. He suggests that when the round-about is put in that the town install a sign, with instructions on how to use the round-about, in the centre.

Nyghard would have preferred traffi c lights over the roundabout, but also says that there are better ways to slow down traffi c, one of the reasons for the roundabout, and points to the effectiveness of speed bumps.

Karen Rudiger, another local resident, says she is more concerned about con-taminated land under the abandoned gas station at the corner of North and South

Shore Roads. She claims that pollutants are making their way underground to the river, and that is why the owner has not been able to sell the property. She wonders why the town has been able to purchase and use it, but Don Fern, the owner, is not able to sell it.

Rudiger also says she did not feel well in-formed about meetings that took place, and she feels that council has not looked at the long-term impact of this project.

Fern states that his property is listed un-der the contaminated site list in B.C., but says that whether or not it actually is con-taminated has not yet been determined. He also states that the town has not talked to him about using his land, and that he as-sumes that the project will only be making use of the town’s property which comes to where the concrete and pavement meet on the corner of his property.

He is also not in support of the round-about, and sites the same issues with the design of the roundabout and its relative straight-through traffi c design coming east on South Shore Road. “If they do it as they have planned, the traffi c will go straight through. Those on North Shore Road won’t have a chance. The roundabout should be created so everyone has a chance to get in, but if they do that, the trucks may have to stop.” In this case, it will be hard for the trucks to get going again, and it will create a back-up of trucks onto the bridge.

Forrest states that there are many reasons why lights are not an option for the inter-section. “We don’t want to stop traffi c un-necessarily,” he says, and adds that though

this decision was in part made to help with the town’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, installing traffi c lights would also come with maintenance costs.

“Statistics show that there are not a lot of accidents in roundabouts,” says Forrest. He says there have been eight at the inter-section of South and North Shore Roads, and four at Darnell Road and South Shore Road.

According to data supplied by ICBC, since 2007 there has been a total of 62 acci-dents on Lake Cowichan roads, both casu-alty (where an individual was injured) and those involving just property damage. Four of these were at the intersection of South and North Shore Roads, and four of them were at the intersection between Darnell Road and South Shore Road.

Sgt. Dave Voller says he does not see an issue with the roundabout, and from his ex-perience they work quite well. He expects that the roundabout will help to reduce wait times when turning left onto South Shore Road from North Shore. “As it is now, it’s almost quicker to turn around and go back up to Highway 18 to get back into town.”

Voller says that in terms of installing traf-fi c lights, he would be concerned about the wait times for logging trucks and the weight of several loaded, waiting trucks being over the weight capacity of the bridge.

Forrest says he and council to create positive energy around the Revitalization Plans for the town, however he does feel it’s a little late to be complaining about the roundabout at this point. “We gave them lots of opportunities to speak. Then, when we were making the decision, they came with a petition.” He also points out that 13 of those who signed the petition did not live in Lake Cowichan.Local cooperation for lake and river stewardship


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1928 wine law has sour taste

I think the one thing that has struck me the most about this community,

is its vibrant spirit and volunteerism.

As I walked and drove around town this past week, taking in as many

Lake Days activities as I possibly could, this perception was embedded

even more upon my psyche.

It was not just the sheer amount of activities, the size of the parade, or

the amounts of people that show up and partake, it was the smiles and

enthusiasm, the almost fi erce community pride, and the desire to maintain

the vibrant history of the community and yet also allow for growth and

change.

Having come to begin to piece together the many different hats that

many community members wear, the amount of volunteer hours was

evident everywhere I went. From set-up and take-down of the many

events surrounding Lady of the Lake, the Lake Days dance, the grounds

in Saywell Park, and the breakfast and dinner in the town, to coordinating

or simply helping out with things like Idol, the Kinducky Derby, the soap

box derby, road hockey, the parade, and the numerous other aspects of

the festivities, it amazed me how many individuals there were who had

obviously sacrifi ced sleep to contribute to all that had to be done.

From what I have come to understand, Lake Cowichan has seen its fair

share of ups and downs, and is now working hard to pave a path into the

future, one which can refl ect and honour the long history of the town, but

also welcome change and growth. And I can’t help but think that other

communities in the province, and in fact the province as a whole, could

learn a lot from this little town.

There are a few moments that stand out to me as I refl ect on the past

week, but one in particular.

On Sunday, the fi rst offi cial day of Lake Days, June 3, I went down to

the Lake Cowichan Christian Fellowship Church at around 9 a.m. to see

how the free breakfast was going. The sun was shining, and at the bottom

of Stone Ave. there was already a pile of sand and used tires lined the side

of the road in preparation for the soap box races. I was met at the church

doors by Betty Sanddar, who greeted me with a smile and invited me in

for a breakfast of pancakes and sausages.

I have to admit that part of me felt like a kid again, you know, when

school is over for the year and you wake up early and the sunshine has

that special quality as it refl ects off the dewdrops on your front lawn?

Even though there were not many who turned out to enjoy the

breakfast, the cooks on duty, including Sanddar, Tina Rowledge, Sylvia

Johnson, and Bill Lindberg, were cheerfully chatting, cooking, and

looking forward to watching the day’s races.

From my point of view, the fact that the sun managed to keep the

clouds away for most of Lake Days, was a sign that the good people

of this community have something to teach the rest of the world about

community spirit.

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Lake Cowichan knows how to kick

off summer

The federal government is fi nally moving to modernize its alcohol transportation rules, amending a 1928 law that prevents people from buying wine across provincial

borders.The House of Commons has unanimously

supported a private members’ bill from Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas that provides for a personal exemption from a law created during the Prohibition era to stop smuggling and tax evasion. The wine industry and B.C. politicians have argued that individuals should be able to buy or order a case of wine they enjoyed while on vacation.

The bill still has to pass the Senate. Once the federal law is changed, provinces would need to establish a personal exemption to allow personal purchase and shipment of alcoholic beverages across provincial borders.

The B.C. government announced Thursday its own provincial tax exemptions for alcoholic beverages brought into the province for personal use. B.C. residents can now bring back up to one standard case of wine (nine litres), four bottles of spirits (three litres) and a combined total of six dozen beer, cider and coolers (25.6 litres) from each trip to another province, without paying B.C. tax on it.

Those limits are similar to those permitted by Ontario, Nova Scotia and Yukon and

are among the highest in Canada, said Rich Coleman, minister responsible for B.C. liquor and gambling policy. He added that the federal change will particularly help B.C. and Ontario, which have well-developed wine industries.

Canada’s archaic wine laws have long been a target of industry and politicians. Premier Christy Clark, former premier Gordon Campbell and B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix have all campaigned for the federal change.

In May 2011, broadcaster Terry David Mulligan took up the cause. He notifi ed police and liquor control offi cials before carrying a case each of B.C. and Ontario wine in the trunk of his car from Penticton into Alberta, hoping to be charged under the 1928 law.

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Bear sightings on the rise

Tamu Miles Gazette editor

Last week another bear had to be put down in the Cowichan Lake area.

A Youbou resident had a bear rummage through her garbage bins. After she cleaned up the mess and put the bins in her basement, somehow the bear managed to get inside and into the garbage once again.

The bear had to break out of the woman’s basement through a window, according to Conservation Offi cer Mark Kissinger, but its neighbourhood wanderings did not stop there.

The next evening the bear broke into a minivan, and the following day it broke into someone’s shed.

Kissinger says that there has been a signifi cant increase in bear sightings over the last three months. “It’s always busy this time of year,” he says. “But there has been an increase over the last couple of years.” He says he has had approximately 300 calls between Lake

Cowichan, Youbou, and Shawnigan Lake since early March.

Kissinger says he does not like having to put the animals down, and he is constantly setting up live traps to try and catch the bears before they become too habituated. “If people call us early, then we are able to deal with the problem right away.”

Currently there is a live trap set up in the Youbou area. It’s hard to tell exactly where the bears are coming from, says Kissinger. “They come from the forested areas. We count on people to phone in sightings.” This is because, the more calls made, the better the chance there is of he and other conservation offi cers being able to track the path, behaviour, and approximate age; whether they are cubs, cubs with mother, or mature bears.

Kissinger would really like to enforce the need to properly store household garbage. “We’ve already had to destroy a number of bears. I don’t like having to do that, and it all has to do with garbage. It’s out of hand in some areas.”

Kissinger says he can’t tell people what to do with their garbage, but he does have a few recommendations.

First, make sure your containers are non-accessible to bears. Store them in a shed or in your garage. Next, make sure the containers you do use are bear proof. “Rawlins makes a good one.” You can access these products and order them online by searching in a Google search engine. Kissinger says bins cost between $80 and $100 each.

Kissinger would like to see the residential garbage pick-up increased and more community dumpsters. He feels that garbage left behind by weekend renters or visitors contributes to the numbers of bears seen and their habituation to urban areas. “Garbage management is key.”

To report a bear sighting, call 1-877-952-7277.

RBC celebrates Blue Water Day

Tamu Miles PhotoOn Friday, June 1, the Lake Cowichan branch of RBC Royal Bank participated in a nation wide cel-ebration of Blue Water Day. The Blue Water Project helps groups in Canada and the world deal with invasive species, restoring habitats, cleaning up watersheds, and bringing water to locations that do not have fresh water access.The centrepiece of the RBC Blue Water Project is a ten-year, $50 million donations program sup-porting not-for-profi t organizations that protect watersheds and provide or ensure access to clean drinking water.Above, branch manager Meghan Major stands with Bob Crandall from the Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society. Crandall set up his model of a water shed to help the branch create aware-ness of local watershed protection.Major encourages residents to like the Blue Water Project Facebook page facebook.com/rbcbluewa-terproject, or go to the projects website bluewater.rbc.com to learn more.


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Date: Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Municipal Hall, 39 South Shore Rd.

Mayor and Council will meet to present the:

Annual Report for 2011.

The Annual Report will be available for public inspection on or after June 18th, 2012.

The Mayor and Council will be pleased to receive submissions and/or questions from the Public.

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December 1, 1955: Man and two horses drown while salvaging logs.

In April 1937, Colonel J. H. Boyd became the offi cial coroner in the district of Cowichan Lake.

Three months later he was ap-pointed stipendiary magistrate and Judge of the juvenile court and small debts court.

He held the four positions until June 30,1958 (Kaatza - Chronicles of Cowichan Lake by John F. T. Saywell.)

As though that wasn’t enough to keep him busy, Boyd also held a seat on the local school board in addition to the position of school district secretary-treasurer. He held both these positions from 1933 until 1947 when amendments were made to the school act preventing a person from “being a trustee and a secretary-treasurer (at the same time).”

Obliged to drop one of the two school board positions, he chose to remain secretary-treasurer. Boyd was to remain a powerful force within the school district and throughout the village for many more years.

Several years ago Kaatza Station Museum was the recipi-ent of several documents and records that Boyd had saved from his days as Coroner. During those years he meticulous-ly recorded the details surrounding each and every death that he investigated—namely those that fell into the category of accidents or unknown cause.

Logging accidents were by far the cause of the majority of the deaths that Col. Boyd investigated, although there were also drownings and fi res resulting in causalities. A surprising number of deaths due to suicides were also investigated. In his little black leather bound notebook were the names and circumstances of each case he investigated.

After recently discovering a 1955 article in which a man and his two horses tragically drowned in Cowichan Lake near Honeymoon Bay, I decided to check out Colonel Boyd’s little book of investigations. Sure enough there it was. Also reported in the Duncan newspaper the Cowichan Leader, was an article on the tragic drowning fi led under the headline “Man and two horses drown while salvaging logs.”

It happened in the afternoon of December 1, 1955 with logger Tom Hewitt riding one of his horses while dragging (for salvage) logs out of the lake. In what was later described as a “freak accident,” the harness of the horse, “caught on a 60 foot partially submerged log” causing the horse to stumble, throwing its rider and the second horse (to which the fi rst horse was harnessed) into the deep water.

Hewitt tried desperately but was unable to free his horses resulting in the drowning tragedy.

Note: The area the accident took place was near an old booming ground near which the lake bottom was almost totally covered with logs.

A few days later Cowichan Lake coroner Col. Boyd conducted an offi cial inquiry into the death of Hewitt. The drowning was deemed accidental. Mr. Hewitt was survived by his wife and two sons aged 10 and 18.

— Research Kaatza Station Museum Archives and World Wide Web

Rolli Gunderson PhotoCol. J. H. Boyd, who held many positions of prominence and authority in Lake Cowichan over many years, including that of coroner, is seen here with his wife Liz, far right, Catherine Ma-dill to the right of Col. Boyd and Helen Grosskleg. The women all played a role in the social and cultural development of Lake Cowichan.

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Tea time at A.B. Greenwell School

Gazette PhotoA.B. Greenwell Elementary hosted its on again, off again annual spring tea on May 29. This year, the tea replaced the usual school performance.Kids from Grades 1 through 5 sang songs, and read poems and stories for close to 100 parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles.Left: Ms. Potter directs the school choir.Principal Jann Drake says that Silas Mearns read his story about coming to Canada and students Caylee Friesen (on drum), Megan Bigrigg (gong), Akiva Hamilton and Kalissa Hill (piano) played a song they had created for the event.“The teachers and parents did a wonderful job as well,” says Drake.


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Lady of the Lake Opportunity NightPersonal growth and confi dence were evident with all of the candidates at this year’s Opportu-nity Night. Each candidate brought something different to the stage, whether it was music, dance, sport, cadet drill, or a speech, each girl presented with confi dence, grace, and style.1. Darien Robertson, Country Grocer. 2. Katiera Brown, Lions Club. 3. Sydney Allan, Cow Cafe and Cookhouse. 4. Alicia Fall, Island Pharmacy. 5. Hannah Skramstad, R.C. Legion. 6. Chanter-elle Arbic, Island Savings. 7. Ashely Pastor, B.P.O. Elks. 8. Crystal Charles, Remedy Salon. 9. Nikki Gibson, The Track Fitness.

Lake Cowichan welcomes the 2012-2013 Lady of the Lake ambassadorsThe Lady of the Lake candidates have had

a busy week. Not only did they take part in Opportunity Night and the Lady of the Lake Ball, they also took part in the parade, attended Lake Days festivities, and had to keep up with school activities and responsibilities.

The ball took place on Friday, June 8, and Centennial Hall was packed full of family, friends and Lake Cowichan residents.

Miriam Coghlan, Lady of the Lake coordinator for this year, says that on the whole, all the girls performed at a level that was beyond her expectations. “They were cooperative, respectful, and they set a very high standard for next year.”

The ball included a dinner, prepared by The Cow Cafe and Cookhouse, an entrance by the candidates with either their fathers, mothers, or another family member, a speech from each of the candidates, a fashion show, and awards given for Ms. Blossom, which went to Crystal Charles, and Ms. Congeniality, which went to Alicia Fall, the now 2012/2013 Lady of the Lake.

The Public Speaking Award went to Sydney Allan, the now 2012/2013 First Princess, and the Island Savings Essay Award went to Fall.

Coghlan, says that she is proud of all of the candidates. “Really, any single one of these girls could have stepped into the role.”

This year’s judges (bottom right) were Jessica Kato-Koch from Duncan, and Davin Greenwell from Victoria. The head judge for this year was Barb Ernst, from Nanaimo. All three of these judges have experience in the entertainment industry.

The evening ran until just past midnight, but from all accounts those in attendance enjoyed the evening and were proud of the way in which each of the candidates represented their sponsors and the town.

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Fun in the sun at LCSS

Last Friday afternoon Lake Cowichan Secondary School held a recreational day.

The day, known as Rec Day, is an annual event that gives students from Grades 6-12 a chance to let loose and have some fun! There were many activities which took place on the school’s main fi eld.

There was a one-on-one gladiator game. For this event, students had to wear helmets and use cushioned poles to attack each other with while standing on poles above the ground.

As well, there was a bungee run. The bungee run took place on an infl atable track. Students were attached to a bungee cord and the object of the game was to run as far as they could and attach a bag with a piece of Velcro sewn onto it to the distance they ran to.

The day also included softball games. There was Grade 8s versus the staff as a hello to high school event, and a seniors versus juniors game, which meant that the Grade 9s and 10s went head to head against the Grade 11s and 12s. And the main game, the Grade 12s versus the staff, was a good-bye game.

Inside the school there were a couple of events going on. Ms. Taylor applied (temporary) henna tattoos and a dance challenge took place, where students challenged each other to a dance off.

“It is nice to have a day where kids

can just be kids, and not have to be all grown up and stuff,” said Grade 8 student, Isabella Kuta.

“It’s really nice to get an afternoon to relax and have fun, especially at this time of the year, when there’s some much stress and pressure,” said Grade 9 student, Aislinn McKeown Ferris.

The students of LCSS had an amazing time being able to attend Rec Day because of it’s joyfulness, excitement, and just the fact that it was fun. Rec Day is a day many will remember.

LAKERS CORNERGilbert Lewis

Gilbert Lewis PhotoLCSS students switching off in a good old fashion game of softball. This was the seniors versus the juniors game.

LC Idol: For the love of music

Island Pharmacy is proud to present Sara Ferguson as this year’s Lake Cowichan Idol.

Second place went to Mari Pelly, and third place went to Sidney Hall.

Tina Moreira, marketing manager for Island Pharmacy, says the event went off with-

out a hitch.There were 24 competitors

and Moreira says that even though the event is in its fi fth year, it seems to be growing in popularity. There are more entries every year and tons of community support.

Though the day started

with rain, “there was a good crowd and the sun came out,” she Moreira.

Ferguson sang “Bubbly” by Colbie Caillat, an American pop singer/songwriter known for such songs as “Realize” and “Lucky”.

Ferguson, who is 16, says she practiced the song for the past three months and though she took a break from music for a while after fi rst compet-ing in Idol when she was 11, she has recently taken up les-sons once again, and has been working hard at her art.

Even with all her recent practice, she was still nervous when she stepped onto the stage, but after she began singing, she says that every-thing else just slipped away.

At this point in her life, Ferguson says music is a beloved side hobby, and

even though she would love to someday have something happen with her talent, she knows she needs to have a back-up plan and concentrate on a career.

Ferguson says she would like to become a botonoist or biologist, “something along the lines of science and the environment.”

Ferguson attends Cowichan Secondary School, and this year, she received fi ve school related awards. For Grade 10 science, sewing, and French she was named the best student. She also received the Silver C Award for high academic achievement and athletics, and the Athletic Award for two or more sports.

These awards were won for volleyball, track and fi eld, and soccer.

—Tamu Miles

Tammy Caruso PhotoFrom Left: Idol winner Sara Ferguson, second place Mari Pelly, and third place Sidney Hall after the competition on Friday, June 8.

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LCSS Awards NightGrads earn $25,750 in scholarships and bursaries

On June 7, parents and family members of this year’s LCSS grads gathered for scholarship night.Principal Peter Jory stated in his opening speech that the evening was not only about success in

learning, but also a celebration of what comes next for the grads of 2012.“It’s an honour to be up here and to be celebrating this with you,” he told the students on stage. Above, some of this year’s graduating class wait their turn to receive scholarships and bursary

awards that they applied for.

Amber Bell: Archie & Mary Greenwell Bursary ($600), Shane Riggs Memorial Bursary($300)

Tim Carlow: Kaatza lakeside Players ($250), Legion ($500), LCSS PAC ($500), IODE ($1,000), District Scholarship ($1,000), Kinsmen ($500)

Kirsten Carpentier: Legion ($500), Carpentier Family Scholarship ($500), Darryl Smith Memorial ($200)

Britney Doney: Bell-Kretschmer Memorial ($250), Lake Dental Health Centre Bursary ($500)

Hailee Esau: Claude Ruggieri Memorial Scholarship ($500), Garnett Family Bursary ($500)

Kara Foster: CL Community Forests Coop ($750), Kinsmen($500)

Jordan Fraser: District Scholarship (1,000)

Gage Grosskleg: Elks ‘Ron Nielson Memorial’ ($500), CL Chamber ($500), Legion ($500), LCSS PAC ($500), Palsson Elementary Bursary ($500), Town of Lake Cowichan ($500)

Marina Hayward: Town of Lake Cowichan ($500), VIU Entrance Scholarship ($1,500),

Oscar & Kristin Palsson Memorial Bursary ($500)

Robin Johel: Class of 1956 ($250)

Alexa Johnston: Chanon S. Gill Scholarship ($400)

Jorden Matson: Beta Sigma Phi Bursary ($500), CL Chamber ($500), CVRD, Area I ($500), Legion ($500), CUPE ($500), Lake Dance Bursary for Performing Arts ($500)

Tana Molenaar-Wilson: BPO Elks ($500), CV Principal & VP Assoc. ($500), Lions Club ‘John Tuck Community Service’ ($250)

Jade Sangha: Class of 1956 ($500), Kinsmen ($500)

Eric Schilling: Class of 1956 ($250)

Kristina Scott-Oliver: Legion ($500), Lions Club ‘John Tuck Community Service’ ($500)

Eric Stoughton: CVRD Area F ($500), Molly Halton Award ($500)

Jennifer Thompson: CL Community Forests Coop ($750)

Sierra Tjepkema: Legion ($500)

Sarah Vatcher: Legion ($500), Ken Long Firemen’s Memorial Bursary ($500)


27 Stevens Crescent $169,000 $829,000

Lot 22 Kestrel Dr.

100 Elk RoadMeades CreekWaterfront Park

7428 Pintail3 bdrm logsmith home in Marble Bay. Lovely shared beach

$349,000

• Waterfront + 2 Homes• All fenced• Boat ramp A great place

to call home!

#25, 3 bedroom

10594 Youbou Rd.

$1,549,000$38,900 • Riverfront +/ residential+/

+business too!• Location, location,location• Established since 1960• 1960 sq’ building• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom• 62x104 riverfront lot

$399,000

$2,200,000

360 Carnell Drive Big family home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, could support a home based business or in-law suite.

$190,000

10176 Youbou Rd.

10408 Arbutus Street$150,000

• Waterview• Low maintenance

yard• recreation nearby

• 2.87 acres• Lovely

4 bdrm cabin• Year round creek

10549 Coon Creek Rd. $550,000

SLOPES

481 Mountain View Rd. $649,000ATTENTION DEVELOPERS and Investors – here is a great opportunity to purchase a multi-family site within city limits with full community servicing. “The Slopes”, a new Lake Cowichan subdivision showcasing a variety of beautiful new homes. Close to town & minutes to the Lake with easy hwy. access.

• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms• 30’ waterfront on river• BONUS 1 bedroom daylight suite• Commercial residential

zoning

$429,700

$399,000

93 South Shore Rd.

Coon Creek Road

MOTIVATED

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LOT #1 . ... $399,000LOT #3 . ... $349,900LOT #4 . ... $309,900LOT #6 . ... $329,000LOT #15. Almost waterfront! $159,900

Wow! Amazing lakeview on the lakeside of the road.

$179,90010172 Youbou Rd.

LAKEVIEW

Lot 1 Somenos Rd.Duncan $279,000

• 3.15 Acres

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514 Johel Crescent $429,000A must view. High on quality, complete privacy and lake views. This 3 bedroom and den home has lots of rock work, shop, pool and hot tub. Must be viewed to fully appreciate.

276 South Shore Rd.

$215,000

$399,900

Landscaped and garden area.

Big Lot ,View, Duplex

Cute, Cute, CuteWaterfront Cabin,

Great Beach.

26,000 Sq. Ft. ofGardening Paradise

Huge Shop

$299,800

$239,000

Beautiful upscale development has attracted a lovely mixture of mostly retired professionals.

• Water development• Ideal for retirees or

snowbirds• I BDRM + DEN $249,000

CAN BE RENTED

• newer windows• roof & electrial• fully fenced • 3 bedrooms

• house + guest cottage + casita

• A must experience!

2 Homes

Lakeview lot w/ boat slip & beach access.

$97,500

8690 North Shore Rd. $800,000 Mixed R2 & C3 zoning on some of the best waterfront on Lake Cowichan. Close to downtown. The home has enjoyed some recent renovations. Little cabin on the water, is cute, private and has great water access. There is also a gazebo that could be turned into something, also right on the water.

408 Point Ideal Road $449,000 Spectacular lake views, stunning home. 105 South Shore Rd. $369,000

Riverfront with basement.18 King George. $105,000

2 bedroom apartment!

Seller Financing Availableon all three, with

down payment 3 years at 4.5%

Will consider buying your hometo make a deal come together.

103 South Shore Rd. $569,000Waterfront Investment

YoubouMini Mart

$339,000

10484 Youbou Road 102 Cowichan Avenue

lake view from the kitchenlandscaped .52 of an acre

$265,000

Lovely rancher, 3 bdrm, private landscaped back yard

$259,000

266 Hillside Road

$279,000

three bedroom A-Frame with separate shop

175 South Shore Road

$179,000

.47 acrecommercial lot.

Sewer and water

7330 CowichanLake Road

Room tostretch out on this small acreage. Rental in place paying $1200 per month

96 Johel Rd.

$215,000

9590 Creekside RoadWaterfront Dock

$675,000

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The ESSO This going concerncould be a gold mine!House, pumps,carwash, conviencestore and take outcounter

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470 Mountain View New Dev $114,000489 Mountain View New Dev $114,900The SLOPES BIG Lots $ 99,000

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$510,000• complete to

lock up• two full stories

and two halfstories

Priced to sell.Great Opportunity.

389 Point Ideal Waterfront $339,000Lot 30 Cypress Private $69,000470 Point Ideal Prime Loc WOW $89,900466 Point Ideal Prime Loc $137,700Lot 22 Kestral Dr. $134,500#4 Meades Creek $374,900Underground services and mountain vista

10561 Cypress Rd. $350,000Amazing views, Swimming Pool

10524 Youbou Rd. $2,800,000This fi rst class Bar & Grill & restaurant with a liquor store below was just a bit ahead if its time. Youbou is just on the brink of exploding into its own. This building is world class, the cedar and art work are tremendous, the stair case alone coming up the back has been done by a true artisan. The kitchen is well laid out and the sports bar feel keeps it packed on those special days. The liquor store downstairs is well used.

PENNY LANE -1 BDRM

BesidetheCreek inYoubouBig Lot

$169,000

BRANDNEW ROOF

MAKE ACRAZY OFFER

7350 Neva Road $389,350 Extensively renovated home

cedarstair been well lit pacstore

Creek inYoubouBig Lot

69,000$16$169,000

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gon Lake Cowichan. Close to The home has enjoyed some

ovations. Little cabin on the te, private and has great water

ere is also a gazebo that could nto something, also right on the

SOLDSOLD

RENTALS 127 North Shore Road

3 bedroom and rec room.1 year lease $850 per month

$339,780 10694 Youbou Road. MLS# 334547,

“Working Mans Waterfront” stunning kitchen and living area.

All open concept with a fi replace.

7797 Cowichan Lake Rd.

NEW LISTING

100 Cottonwood100 CottonwoodHuge lot in town, Big

family home.$345,000

$375,000 Log Home. Ever

thought you would like to live off the grid?

11445 North Shore Road


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CONNECTOR

ake Days Event!LLaLLLL

Tamu Miles Photos

Saturday and Sunday were a blur of activity

for this year’s Lake Days. Kicking off with

breakfast in the town, and carrying on with the

parade, there was much for local residents and

visitors alike to see and partake in.

Dale O’Coffey won the iPad in the draw for

the Lake Days raffl e, and Cliff Gibson won the

garden bench supplied by Mountain Man. T.

Peiterie won the gift basket.

Baby of the Lake winners were, for 0-6

months, Luxton Smith; for 7-12 months, Zella

Khan; for 13-18 months, Riley McDonald; and

19-24 months twins Jady and Jack Thomas.

The winner of the $1,000 Kinducky Derby

went to four-year-old Morgan Sirup. Her mom

Danielle, right, holds up the winning ticket.


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Greetings from Phoenix, Arizona

Deb and Lon Ferguson took their hometown

newspaper with them on holidays this spring.

They are pictured here in Phoenix

Arizona watching the Coyotes in an

NHL playoff game.

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with you on your next adventure.

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United Lake CowichanUnited Church

10 King George Street Lake Cowichan

250-749-3771Sunday Service 10:30 am

Rev. Greg Darjes

Roman CatholicRoman CatholicSt. Louis de MontfortSt. Louis de Montfort

60 Fern Road 60 Fern RoadLake CowichanLake Cowichan

250-749-4103250-749-4103• Rosary at Noon• Rosary at Noon

• • Mass Sunday at 12:30pmMass Sunday at 12:30pmFr. Alfredo MonacelliFr. Alfredo Monacelli

Congregational‘New Hope’

Community Church 10648 Youbou Rd, Youbou250-745-3406Breakfast at 10:00 am

Sunday Service 11:00 amRev. Vikki Marrs

BaptistCowichan LakeBaptist Church

8259 Beaver RoadLake Cowichan

250-749-3211Sunday Service 10:30 amSunday School 10:30 amPastor Dale Winters

PentecostalPentecostalLake CowichanLake Cowichan

Christian FellowshipChristian Fellowship 57 King George St. South57 King George St. South

Lake CowichanLake Cowichan250-749-6492250-749-6492

Sunday Service 10:30amSunday Service 10:30amPastor Terry HalePastor Terry Hale

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Firefi ghters getting set to hit home run for Muscular Dystrophy

Tamu Miles Gazette Editor

Father’s Day weekend will see the return of the Mesachie Group softball tournament from Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 17.

This is the 33rd annual fundraiser the group has participated in for Muscular Dystrophy, and once again it will be held at the Mesachie Lake Skydome, Mesachie Lake.

Firefi ghters from Mesachie Lake, Honeymoon Bay, Caycuse, Youbou, Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Cowichan Bay, Langford and Ladysmith will be helping to raising money through a fun fi lled weekend of golf, softball, and the famous live auction.

The auction is really the central focus of this weekend, as it raises between $30,000 and $50,000 each year. Fire Chief Gary Eve says that in the past, items have included a trip to Painter’s Lodge, a Blue Jays shirt with Roberto Alomar’s autograph, and many other unique items.

This year, items include a painting by Herb Wittrin, a local artist, a barbecue from Walmart, a birdhouse in the shape of a fi refi ghters helmet, T-shirts, hats, gift baskets, and much more.

For Nick Soyhe and his family, this cause hits

close to home. When the Soyhe’s son, Adam was four years old, they found out that he had the disease. Up until a few years ago, Adam did the music for the evening dances during the tournament, but has had to retire as his muscles are experiencing more problems.

A few years ago, Timber West donated a helicopter ride to Adam and Grady Robertson, another youth affected with the disease who lives in Duncan. The two were able to travel with their families to Vancouver to watch a Canucks game.

Mesachie Group has won several awards for their fundraising efforts, including the Department of the Year Award for two years in a row, and the Multi Group Function Award for the last two years in a row.

The other component to this fun fi lled weekend is the evening skits put on by the participating fi re departments. This year’s theme is “Red Neck Olympics,” and Soyhe says “I’ll leave the rest to your imagination.”

This is defi nitely a 19 plus event, but Nick Wilde, a captain out at the Youbou Fire Department, says it’s the best part. Each department puts on a ten minute show (sometimes they are dressed in drag) to entertain ball players and locals on both Friday and Saturday night.

The fun will begin on Friday this year, with the fi rst game being played at 6 p.m. Saturday games begin at 8 a.m. and will end at noon for the auction. The auction will be held outside (unless it rains), and guests will be able to enjoy a beer gardens while they bid.

Sunday the fi nal games of the tournament will begin at 8 a.m. and will probably go until 3 p.m.

Friday, starting at 9 a.m., golfers can take part in a tournament out at March Meadows Golf Course in Honeymoon Bay. To register, or to learn more about this event, call Nick Soyhe at 250-749-6914, or go to mesachiegroup.org.

Record number of prizes won by local

senior golfers

Thirty-thousand dollars raised for cancer research

A record number of ball prizes were won by talented senior golfers in the Match Play

Qualifying Round held on May 29.

Jug Kalar and Ray Bourassa both shot 84 for the best rounds of the day.

Closest to the pin prizes were awarded to Bob Bur-den and Jug Kalar.

Birdies were achieved by Bob Burden, Jim Peterson, John McCormick, Chris Kaiser and John White.

Kalar got two birdies, Tom Clarkson had a sandy par and chip-in scores were posted by Henry Monti, Bob Vessey, Clarkson, John Leach, Don Cochrane and Ray Bourassa.

Duffer O’Doul hasn’t won a ball yet!O’Doul says he can put “fade” and “draw”

on the ball but can’t fi gure out how to put “straight” on it.

Reminder: Seniors Men’s Golf began on Tuesday, June 5.

—Submitted by Rick Nott

Photo submittedEven though strong winds ended the Relay for Life on May 26, early, Mayor Ross Forrest and council-lors Tim McGonigle, Franklin Hornbrook, and Bob Day were able to help the many other participants raise $30,000 towards cancer research.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGOFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3595

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3596Applicable to Electoral Area F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls

NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held asfollows to consider the above noted Amendment Bylaws:

DATE: Monday, June 18, 2012PLACE: Honeymoon Bay Community Hall 10022 Park Drive, Honeymoon BayTIME: 7:00 p.m.

Offi cial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3595 proposes to amend Electoral Area F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 1945 in order to re-designate Lot 14, Section 34, Renfrew District, (Situate in Cowichan Lake District), Plan 40628 (subject property shown outlined below with a solid black line) from Neighbourhood Pub Commercial to a new Rural Village Commercial designation. The new designation creates policies that would support morecommercial uses on the property in addition to the neighbourhood pub use that is currently permitted.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3596 proposes to amend Electoral Area F – Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls Zoning Bylaw No. 2600 by amending the existing C-5 Neighbourhood Pub Zone to a new C-5 Rural Village Commercial Zone. This applies to Lot 14, Section 34, Renfrew District, (Situate in Cowichan Lake District), Plan 40628, the subject property, which previously accommodated the Honey Pot Pub (shown outlined below with a solid black line).

COWICHAN VALLEY

REGIONAL DISTRICT

175 Ingram Street

Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8

Phone: (250) 746-2500

Toll Free: 1-800-665-3955

Fax: (250) 746-2513

Email: [email protected]

Web: http//www.cvrd.bc.ca

The purpose of Offi cial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3595 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3596 is to expand the list of permitted uses to allow a variety of new commercial uses as well as the currently permitted neighbourhood pub and single family dwelling. The new uses proposed in the amended C-5 Zone are: bed and breakfast, bus depot, business or commercial private school,convenience store, food processing excluding fi sh processing and abbatoirs, hostel, hotel, motel,laundromat, nursery including accessory outdoor storage, offi ce, pub, restaurant, catering, retail sales.

At the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions on matters contained therein, before representatives of the Regional Board. Prior to the public hearing, written comments on the bylaws may be faxed to 250-746-2621, e-mailed to [email protected], or mailed and/or deposited at the Regional District offi ces up to 4:30 p.m. on the day of hearing. For further information, please call Rachelle Rondeau, Planner, Planning and Development Department at 250-746-2620.

The public hearing on June 18, 2012, is to be held by Director I. Morrison, Director P. Weaver andDirector L. Iannidinardo as delegates of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with copies of the amendment bylaws as set out in this notice. A copy of the proposed amendment bylaws and relevant support material may be examined at the Regional District Planning and Development Department offi ce, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, from Wednesday, June 6, 2012, to Monday, June 18, 2012, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Gillian WileyVeterinarian

Overweight Pets

Your Veterinarian... your other Family Doctor

Dear Doctor:Q. My puppy likes to chew on my house plants. Should I be worried about poison-ing and what would the symptoms be?

A. Veterinarians are asked this type of question a lot. Sick pets are often sus-pected of having eaten a toxic house-

plant. However, in my experience, actual poisoning from house plants is rare in dogs and cats. I suspect this is due to most poisonous plants having a bad taste and causing oral irritation. Pets will usually stop when they realize that the plant is not friendly. Drooling and vomiting are the result otherwise. I think the reason cats and dogs eat

new grass shoots is at least partially because they simply taste good.The toxicities we more often suspect are mushroom and accidental or de-liberate ingestion of illicit substances eg. marijuana.All this being said, it’s probably best to move a plant if your friend insists on nibbling it.

951 Canada Ave. 746-1966

B&B Group Explores the Circle Route

Recently, members of the Cowichan Lake group of B&B, Cabins and Lodge owners traveled the Circle Route, to see some of the more interesting attractions and visit owners in Port Renfrew and Sooke. This followed from a visit by B&B owners from Sooke and Port Renfrew who attended our meeting at Cowichan River Wilderness Lodge. The idea was to share information and build links so that we could refer guests to each other and know about the attractions in each area.

As background, toward the end of the Liberals fi rst term, the logging road to Port Renfrew was taken over by the Province and eventually paved all the way to Port Renfrew. (Recall the fl ying stones on Highway 18 that became the surface on the fi rst 20 kilometers of the road from Mesachie Lake.) This road then became one of the tourist circle routes being promoted by the province. Municipal offi cials and tourist representatives have had meetings to link the various communities around the circle and to promote the route. Vancouver Island University (VIU) professors and students have also carried out research on the issues and opportunities.

Our fi rst stop was at the Harris Creek Spruce which is right near the road about 40 km from Mesachie Lake. This massive Sitka Spruce sits on the banks of Harris Creek. It is said to be 400-600 years old.

Next we did a 5 km detour up the Bear Creek mainline just across the San Juan River to see the San Juan Spruce. Again we saw a massive 400-600 year old tree with a Maple growing out of one side. This tree sits beside the pristine river with an adjacent campground. We learned of another famous fi r tree in the same area, but accessible only with a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and also about the well publicized Avatar Grove that is about 10 km from Port Renfrew on the Gordon River Mainline. (Rumour has it that for added protection they have proposed a new name, “The Christy Clark Grove.”) The Ancient Forest Alliance has been working with local authorities and foresters to protect these unique trees.

We passed the Pachedaht village and the beach before crossing the river into Port Renfrew where we headed up the mountain to Soule Creek Lodge. Here we were hosted by Jon Cash who took us on a tour of their Yurts and Cabins and into the lodge where there are three guest rooms together with kitchen and dining area. From this elevation we could see out to the ocean and the Olympic Mountains and across the San Juan estuary to the beginning of the West Coast Trail.

We had a quick look at the Pub and Coastal Kitchen Cafe and then it was on toward Sooke. The VIU study has pointed out how the circle route has its own driving challenges, some of which we experienced as we were using a GPS to get us to the next stop. As we zig-zagged toward Sooke we seemed to travel about 4 km to get one km closer to our destination. Our fi rst stop was the Ocean Wilderness Inn where the Sooke B&B group put on a delicious soup lunch for us. Then we toured the place discussing layouts views and so on.

On down the road we stopped at the Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery where we were introduced to honey wine and other honey items. We watched a class, from a distance, working with a set of bee hives. Next was Eagle Cove Beachfront Guest Suites. These sit, right on a cliff overlooking the bay with great views of the San Juan straights and the Olympia mountains in the background. We were blessed with a bright sunny day so the scenery was superb and from that distance, the oil tanker looked pretty benign .

Our fi nal B&B stop was the Whiffi nspit Lodge B&B located on the turn-off to Whiffi nspit. We again toured the facility comparing notes, were treated to coffee and discussed our joint interests in publicizing the circle route. Al and Sheila have been in this business for 19 years and are very knowledgeable concerning rules and procedures, as well as being super hosts. After this visit we had a guided tour of the Sooke Harbour House and a brief look at the museum and Visitor Centre.

Our Visitor Centre reports a large number of visitors coming to or going from Lake Cowichan via the circle route, and this week one B&B had three sets of guests who had travelled from Victoria via Sooke and Port Renfrew, and of course, it had taken them longer than expected.

The B&B group really enjoyed this Circle Route experience and learned much from their wonderful hosts. Our group has just prepared a group rack card available at the Visitor Centre, and is updating the web site.

—Submitted by David Kidd

Yours to explore

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www.lakecowichangazette.com THE LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE Wednesday, June 13, 2012 A17

GARNETT, Emily Brooks3 July 1917 – 23 May 2012

Emily Garnett passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving

family. She was predeceased by her husband, Elgin Garnett, in 1979. Survived by their children, Marian (Christine), Walter (Heather), Laura (Ronald) and Ken (Alexandra), their sixteen grandchildren and twenty-fi ve great-grand children, with two

more coming. Emily, the daughter of George

Ethelbert and Annie Louise (Mason)Iveson, was born at Fielding, Sask. She

and Elgin both grew up there. She became a teacher and taught in Saskatchewan until Elgin returned from WWII. They married and moved to B.C. and he found work in Camp 6 (Caycuse). They built their home and raised their family there. Sunday School was held weekly for all the children in camp. Mother involved herself with Girl Guides, from Brown Owl to Guide Commissioner. Returning to teaching when her children were in high school, she was the principal at Nitinat School until it closed, then taught at Stanley Gordon, fi nishing at Honeymoon Bay School. After moving to Lake Cowichan she was active with the United Church, UCW, OAP, Glee Club, MOM, Kaatza Historical Society and became the family genealogist, travelling far and wide in search of family members.

The interest and love she planted with both hands all her life grew a harvest of care and love that made her last years a joy. We will miss her.

Private family burial held May 29. Celebration of her life to be on June 20 at 1 p.m. at the United Church in Lake Cowichan. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in her memory may be made to the ‘Garnett

Family Bursary’ at Lake Cowichan Secondary School or to the charity of your choice.

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EtheI Legion Branch #210

Everyone Welcome • 250-749-6041

MEAT DRAWEvery Saturday

First draw at 3p.m.

AnnualAnnual GOLF TOURNAMENTGOLF TOURNAMENT

Sunday, June 17Sunday, June 17 at at 1 p.m.1 p.m.

Shotgun startShotgun start$45$45 each includes: each includes:

Golf, BBQ and prizes!Golf, BBQ and prizes! (Trip to Vegas for 2 (Trip to Vegas for 2

for for Hole-in-One! Hole-in-One! A $2,500 value!) A $2,500 value!)

Register at the bar Register at the bar

KARAOKE with Rickwith RickSaturday, Saturday,

June16June16 8:30 p. 8:30 p.m.m.

Sing Sing alalong or listen.ong or listen.

KKPrizes!

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EVENTS!

B I N G O MUSIC

Saturday, June 23Saturday, June 23rdrd

4 p. 4 p.m.m.Join the fun! Prizes!Join the fun! Prizes!

IF YOU ARE ... • New in Town • Expecting a Baby

Call your Welcome Wagon hostess! It will be her privilege to give you free gifts from local businesses and civic organizations.

To make an appointment call:Ladine at 250-932-4664

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CERTIFIEDPLANER MECHANIC

WFP is currently seeking a part-time Certifi ed Planer Mechanic (Millwright experience) to join our Duke Point Sawmill Division located in Nanaimo, BC.

This is an hourly USW union position with a certifi ed rate of $33.225 per hour and a comprehensive benefi t package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at

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people-employment/careers/

THE COMPANY:Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply in confi dence:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

Email: [email protected] Deadline: July 6th, 2012

Reference Code: DPS, Planer Mechanic

As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.

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AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Main-tenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

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Forestry Innovation Invest-ment Ltd. is seeking a Tech-nical Advisor, Wood Prod-ucts for a one to two year contract based in Mumbai, India. The successful candi-date will have extensive knowledge of BC softwood species and appropriate ap-plication of BC wood prod-ucts. For further information, interested candidates are asked to view the job de-scription and qualifi cations at www.bcfi i.ca under Contract and Employment Opportu-nities.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED: Terrifi c career opportunity out-standing growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefi ts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED.

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck opera-tors. Preference will be given to operators that are experi-enced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Al-berta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions:• Experienced Boom man• Grapple Yarder Operator• Hooktender• Off Highway Logging Truck Driver• Heavy Duty MechanicsFull time with union rates and benefi ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].

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and casual work.Casual CARE AIDES

Are you are looking for an opportunity to make a differ-ence in the lives of others and be part of a company that values its employees? AdvoCare Health Services at Cerwydden Care Centre in Duncan, BC is currently recruiting RN’S.

Requirements: Current practicing Registra-tion with CRNBC for Nurses and BC Care Aide Registry # for CA’s.• Strong oral, written and leadership skills• 2 years’ exp. preferred.

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DUNCAN, BC- We are looking for a fulltime Heavy Duty Me-chanic, will consider appren-tice based on experience. Wage and benefi t package as per the USW Coast Master Agreement. Duties will include repairs to logging trucks and logging equipment. Please fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email to [email protected].

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ELECTRICIAN JOURNEY-MAN position, Port Hardy.Residential, commercial,industrial installations & main-tenance. Require valid driver’slicence, electrician trade certifi cate & BCTQ. Fax oremail resume: 250-949-9230or: [email protected].

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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145 South Shore Road | Lake Cowichan | www.lkc.caPROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Check out rentals online www.lkc.ca To View Call: 250-749-6660

$650 1 bedroom suite #2-68 Stanley Rd.Very clean suite in six-plex. Close to every thing. Coin laundry room, small pet upon approval.$650 2 bedroom suite #36-211 Madill Rd.Very nice suite in popular strata. Washer & dryer, N/S, N/P.$825 3 bedroom condo #21-215 Madill Rd. Very comfortable unit in a popular strata complex. Washer & dryer,N/S, N/P.$850 2 bedroom suite 462 Pt. Ideal Rd.Lower furnished suite in newer home. Great location, Washer & dryer, garage. N/S, no pets.$880 2 bedroom suite 6402 Summit Rd.Skutz Falls, lower suite. Country setting, patio and includes hydro, propane and washer & dryer. No smoking, no pets.$900 2 Bedroom home 7 Cowichan Ave.Small, older home on fenced property. washer & dryer, pets on approval, some furnishing included.

NOW HIRINGWestern Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

Woods ForemanMillwrights

Planer MechanicMaintenance Supervisor

HooktenderBoom Man

FallersMillwright/Planerman Technician

Detailed job postings can be viewed athttp://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-

employment/careersWFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefi t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply in confi dence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611


MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x 76 $20,325. One end wall in-cluded. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

HOSPITALITY

EXPERIENCED CAMP COOK required for Nitinat River Hatchery. Job runs 4-6 weeks, Sept to Nov. Remote camp ex-perience an asset. Must show proof of current liability insu-rance and have a current Food Safe certifi cate. Current OFA Level 3 First Aid ticket an as-set. Require full resume ac-companied by three current references. Please fax resume and references to (250)745-3416, Attention: Sylvia Dean. Closing date is June 30, 2012.

JANITORIAL

JANITORIAL PERSON for P/T position, 4 days a week. Refs. Must be bondable. Send Resumes to: Legion Branch, #210, Box 603, Lake Cowichan, BC, V0R 2G0 or drop off at 15 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, after 2 pm.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

REQ’D Jouneyman Automotive Technician for Penticton Kia. Import experience required. Gov’t Inspec-tion an asset. Fastest growing Deal-ership in South Okanagan. Com-petitive wage and benefi t package. E-mail Resume to Service Mgr. Dave Hehr [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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LEGAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

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PLUMBING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Li-cence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Dis-counts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250-709-5103.

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AUCTIONS

UNRESERVED AUCTIONS- June 16 & 17, Redwater, Al-berta. Collector vehicles and tractors, 1300 die cast toy tractors, wagons, buggies, show harness; old gas upright gas pumps; original case ea-gle; antiques. Thursday, June 21 - Harry Shapka, Vilna, Al-berta. Phone 780-636-2165. JD 8650, 4440, 4240; Concord air drill; 1977 & 87 Kenworths; Cat 966C loader; Komatsu D85; lowboy; 8820 & 860 combines; haying equipment. Saturday, June 23 - John Baranec, Innisfree, Alberta. Phone 780-592-2308. Steiger ST250, 9030 Bi-Directional; 4640 & 4320; MF 8450; Claas 98; 1980 Ford tandem; Kello 24’ disc; JD 820 & 830; plus full line-up. View full lists on-line: prodaniukauctions.com.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

REAL ESTATE

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-estab-lished business only $129,000 email: [email protected]

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

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HOMES WANTED

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

Cowichan Bay: Spectacular Ocean View 1BR Condo for rent. $800/month. N/S N/P Adult oriented building. 250-748-7993.

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm suite, pets ok, large yard, parking, on bus route, laundry. $560. (Immed). 250-210-0756.

HALLS

LIONS’ CLUB HALL for rent $75. Deposit required. Call Eileen 250-749-3345.

MODULAR HOMES

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HOMES FOR RENT

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm home, close to town, nice yard, deck. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $850 mo + hydro. Avail June. 15. Call 1-(250)653-4234.

LAKE Cowichan 3 bdrm + of-fi ce for rent. $1250 per month. 5 appl. Huge deck, Avail June 1st. Pets okay. Ref needed. Call 250-701-7000.

LAKE COWICHAN 3-Bdrm Townhouse, 1200 sq.ft., Bath-room + powder room. Living room/dining room newly reno-vated with new carpets and h/w fl oors. D/W, W/D. NP/NS. $875./mo. [email protected] or call 1-778-862-2830.

SUITES, LOWER

LAKE COWICHAN 2 bdrm suite, bright, spacious. $650. + utils. Avail Now. NS/NP. Call 250-749-6092.

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $15,750. (250) 748-3539

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☞ Local businesses and servicesValley Fish and Game Club is hosting a trap shoot

— with steak as the prize — on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Their concession will be open for this event that is open to everyone. The club is at 6190 Mayo Road, Skutz Falls. It will be a sure fi re good time.

Valley Fish and Game Club is sponsoring the 11th Annual Kid’s Derby for B.C.’s Family Fishing Weekend. Cast your line for some family fun on Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mayo Lake. (From Lake Cowichan: Drive east to Skutz Falls,turn right off Hwy. 18 and then immediately left on Cowichan Lake Road. Drive east for approximately 1 kilometre and turn right onto Mayo Road. The lake is on your right. There is a small fi shing pier and the lake is stocked with catchable-sized rainbow trout) Weigh-in is at the VFG Club at 3 p.m. This is a free event. There will be hot dogs, pop and prizes.

☞ Kaatza Art Group donates to Cowichan Lake & River Stewardship Society

On Monday June 4, Rosemary Danaher of the Kaazta Art Group presented a cheque for $134 to the Cowichan

Lake and River Stewardship Society (CLRS). Kaatza Art Group had raised the money as part of their annual show during Heritage Days at Centennial Hall on the May long weekend.

Gerald Thom, the CLRS president says he was thrilled with the donation. “We’re always tight for cash,” he says. He feels that local organizations working together for causes such as this is always a good idea.

As part of the show, Thom arranged potted, indigenous plants around the display of paintings arranged on the stage. These paintings were all done with the theme of lake and river stewardship used as a motif or theme, and many were quite stunning. Each year the art group picks a different organization to donate to, and uses images or draws inspiration from the organization to feature in the artists works.

For more information about the Kaatza Art Group, email Loretta Puckrin [email protected]. For more information, or to donate to the CLRS, go to cowichan-lake-stewards.ca.

☞ LCSS sport court bottle driveParents, students, trucks, boxes, and all sorts of help

is needed for the bottle drive taking place on June 16 at Lake Cowichan Secondary School, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. This fundraiser is in support of a new sport court on the front of the school grounds. Local PAC members would like to raise a total of $15,000 before they apply for grants to help cover a total cost of between $30,000 and $40,000. If you would like to volunteer your time, contact Mrs. Garner at the high school 250-749-6634, or PAC chair, Jodi McKenzie at 250-749-4466.

☞ International Program seeking home-stay families

The Cowichan Valley International Student Program is still seeking home-stay hosts in Lake Cowichan. The program coordinates students coming from many different locations around the world who are in Grades 6 through 12. If you would like to open your home to an international student, contact the program directly by going to their website sd79.bc.ca/programs/international/program.php, or by phoning 250-746-0744.

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current charges will apply. 2. Additional usage over flex tiers charges at $0.02/MB. See telusmobility.com for details on flex tiers. Cannot be combined with any other data plan. Data usage is subject to a monthly overage limit of 10 GB. 3. Your ten numbers must be Canadian domestic numbers and must not include your own TELUS mobile phone

number, your voice mail retrieval number, toll-free or 900 numbers. Nationwide talk refers to local and Canadian long distance calls made to or received from your mobile phone and are subject to additional roaming and/or international charges. 4. Premium messages are not included. An additional 15¢/message charge will apply for each text

message or attachment sent to clients outside of Canada and the US. An additional 60¢/message charge will apply for text messages sent or received while roaming internationally. Visit telusmobility.com/text for details. Clients with phones not able to display picture or video messages will receive a text message that includes a web address

for viewing. Multimedia messaging used while outside of Canada is charged as data roaming. TELUS, the TELUS logo, the future is friendly, Clear Choice, PERKS and telusmobility.com are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under license. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 TELUS.

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