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Kaatza Lakeside Players prepare to take back the stage

Honeymoon Bay:Al Quarnby recognized as this year’s Citizen of Merit

Photo Drew McLachlanKaatza Lakeside Players artistic director Dena McPhee will be returning to the community theatre group for their next production. She’s currently reading through Aladdin and Annie to prepare her recommendation for the Players’ next production.

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After having spent a season in hiatus and facing an uncertain future, the Kaatza Lakeside Players are preparing to take the stage again. Along with a new production, the Players are planning to bring a slew of changes to the company itself.

Part of that change will actually be a return to form for the

community theatre group. Board president Brandon De Pol said that the Players will be trying to recapture some of the magic of their May 2014 production of The Wizard of Oz after their latest production of A Dickens Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts saw a smaller turnout than expected. Getting back on the yellow brick track means that the Players will be looking for

a larger, more age-diverse cast and crew for the next production, which De Pol said will be either Aladdin or Annie.

“The Wizard of Oz did really well, it brought in a lot of community support,” De Pol said. “It was a really large production; it involved a lot of children and brought in support from their families. It was one of our most successful productions.”

The Players will also be

bringing back director Dena McPhee. As a founding member of the Kaatza Lakeside Players, McPhee has been involved with the group since 1985. McPhee said that A Dickens Christmas Carol was the � rst production she had no involvement with, though her brief departure was unrelated to any problems within the group.

“I just needed a break, I’ve been doing this for 30-odd years, I’m 65,” McPhee said.

While the community theatre group has always been popular with the youth of Lake Cowichan, the next production will mark the � rst time that Lake Cowichan School students will actually receive credits for their involvement in the production. McPhee noted that the credits will actually be “work experience” credits rather than art credits.

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Lake Cowichan RCMP are looking for help in identifying a man who reportedly displayed unusually reckless and inconsiderate behaviour while boating on the Cowichan Lake on Canada Day (July 1).

Campers at the Pine Point campground in Youbou reported seeing a man operating a boat approximately 400 feet off the campground shoreline on the north shore of the lake purposely swerve into several geese that were floating on the water. The boat struck and killed at least one goose. There were a number of witnesses to the disturbing incident, including several children, who reported that this was a deliberate action on the part of the boat operator.

The boat was described as a 21-foot bow rider Crownline boat, black and white in colour. The vessel operator was described as a Caucasian male in his 30s, and was accompanied by a female passenger described as Caucasian and wearing an orange bathing suit. Local RCMP are hoping that the boat, being a model not commonly seen on Cowichan Lake, will be easy for residents to identify.

While Sgt. Wes Olsen of the Lake Cowichan RCMP said they have asked residents to report to them if they see the boat, they haven’t received any calls yet.

RCMP officers were at the Pine Point campground following the incident, asking campers if they knew the identity of the man. Though officers believe that the man was visiting someone staying at the campground, no one admitted to knowing him.

In regards to charges, Olsen said that there

would be several options.

“He would likely be charged with cruelty to animals and the careless operation of a boat,” Olsen said. “There is a fine associated with those charges and there could be a court date and a criminal conviction involved as well.”

Information on the incident can be directed to Cst. Bruce Coles at 250-749-6668 or through Crime Stoppers.

This incident comes just two months after local RCMP announced they would be

increasing their presence on the lake during the summer months.

At a Cowichan Lake Matters public meeting in late April, RCMP Cst. Andrew Burn announced that thanks to a budget increase two additional officers would be available to patrol Cowichan Lake. The officers will be stationed in Youbou in hopes of decreasing response times for calls to the west end of the lake.

Burn also issued a “call to action” to residents at the meeting, asking them to call

the RCMP and take photos of unacceptable behaviour taking place on the lake and river. He said that such complaints will be kept on file if police are unable to act immediately. Olsen added that patrols will be on the lake twice a week.

Olsen also urged residents and visitors to contact the local RCMP branch at 250-749-6668 if they are unclear on operating rules.

“I’d rather educate people now than sanction while I’m out on the lake,” he said.

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RCMP seeking information on animal cruelty incident on lake

Photo Drew McLachlanSgt. Wes Olsen and the Lake Cowichan RCMP are asking residents with information on the recent incident to contact Cst. Bruce Coles at 250-749-6668 or Crime Stoppers.

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Photo Drew McLachlanCVRD Area F (Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls) director Ian Morrison (left) and Area I (Youbou/Meade Creek) director Klaus Kuhn (right) present a cheque of $15,000 to Bruce Ingram, vice-president of the Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce. The money is used to fund the operations of the Visitor Centre, which promotes tourism in the area.


With Stage Three water restrictions coming into effect last week, and the limits its put on lawn and garden maintenance, some local green thumbs have found themselves in a bind. However, an upcoming workshop hosted by Cowichan Green Community is set to demonstrate how gardeners can keep their patches green amidst the harsh draught.

“Water Conservation Gardening,” the first free workshop in a series of three planned for this summer, is taking place at the Cowichan Lake Community Garden this Saturday (July 18) from 9 to 11 a.m.

Cowichan Green Community project coordinator Erin Ward said that the Cowichan Lake Community Garden is the ideal place to demonstrate terrace gardening techniques. The large

dirt mound on-site will be fitted with logs and stakes to create a vertical garden that uses water more efficiently and decreases soil erosion, a valuable quality when water is limited but sunlight is not.

The workshop will also demonstrate “hugelkultur,” raised beds that use branches, leaves and grass clippings to fertilize soil from underneath. Unlike terraces, hugelkultur can be implemented in gardens without a slope. Proper mulching techniques, which Ward said are invaluable for soil upkeep in these dry conditions, will also be covered.

“Gardening under [Stage Three] water restrictions is a

huge challenge, especially if you’re growing food,” Ward said. “If you have a hugelkultur bed and you maintain your mulch you’ll be a lot better off during a drought. It’s less of a challenge if you’re prepared.”

Horticultural therapist Christine Pollard will be at the Cowichan Lake Community Garden on August 1 for the second workshop, “Therapeutic Gardening for Everyone.” Pollard will demonstrate the techniques of therapeutic gardening,

which are intended to provide both physical and emotional benefits.

The third workshop, “Edible Garden Plant Identification Tour,” is scheduled for August 15. Participants will be given a crash course on how to identify species while touring the garden and training their eyes for botanical features.

The three free workshops are part of a grant provided by Island Health.

Community garden workshop to focus on water conservation amid droughtCowichan Lake Community Garden hosting three workshops this summer

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“These students certainly deserve the credits for their involvement with the production, they put in hundreds of hours of production time,” McPhee said. “There were so many young people — children and teens — and lots of adults involved in the past, and we want to build that up again.

“There are lots of young people who want to be involved with the arts in anyway, whether its acting, painting sets, selling tickets or doing tech. This is a teaching theatre in every aspect.”

At the recent AGM of the Kaatza Lakeside Players on June 15, the members of the group elected a new board of directors, with half of the eight positions being filled by newcomers. De Pol referred to the past months as a “restructuring” for the Players. The group is still looking for a vice-president and youth representatives to fill the board.

In a letter McPhee wrote to the Gazette in April, she addressed apparent claims that the Players were “washed up” and said that discussions at the board level of disbanding the society had been resolved.

“This was shocking news and certainly not an acceptable solution for ourselves or for the community,” she wrote. “I am excited to tell you that the idea to disband has been dropped and the Players are now focused on redirecting our time and

energy toward a healthy and creative future.”

“That’s why I got reinvolved,” she later added. “As a founding member, that’s not how I wanted to see it end... We offer a lot to the community culturally, which is lacking elsewhere in Lake Cowichan. That role needs to be filled, and [the Players] would love to fill it.”

Some of that time and energy will be directed towards public awareness, which McPhee said will be accomplished through traditional and social media, including the Kaatza Lakeside Players website (www.Kaatzalakesideplayers.ca) and Facebook, which are being moderated and updated by volunteers.

Though the latest production by the Players was a Dickens Christmas Carol, which premiered back in November 2014, the group had a warmup when they coordinated tech and rehearsals for the Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Fling and for the Lady of the Lake Opportunity Night during Lake Days.

Open auditions for the Players next production, either aladdin or annie, are expected to begin on September 17. The production is set to premiere in February of next year.

“We’re going to be continuing a lot of what we did in the past,” McPhee said. “We don’t have to reinvent the wheel —we just have to get it rolling again.”

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Cooler weather reduced the number of new forest � re starts around BC by Friday (July 10), and winds have eased air quality to allow normal outdoor exercise for most parts of the province.

The only regions still reporting high air pollution readings were the Comox Valley and Whistler due to nearby � res, Provincial Health Of� cer Dr. Perry Kendall said Friday afternoon. In the rest of the province, people with chronic lung or heart conditions can resume normal outdoor activities, Kendall said.

There were 15 � re starts reported on Thursday, a decline from earlier in the week, BC Wild� re Management spokesperson Kevin Skrepnek

said in a conference call from Kamloops. Lightning-caused � res were being reported Friday, mostly in southern BC, with a risk of more lightning and wind as storms pass through.

A ban on camp� res, burn barrels and � reworks continues province-wide, with unstable weather expected into next week.

With 959 total � res so far this season covering 263,000 hectares, the early � re season is about double the average of the past 10 years. There are 100 � re personnel from Ontario joining every available BC crew, with more help on the way from Australia this week.

Costs for direct � re suppression on July 9 alone are estimated to be $3.8 million, and the bill for the season has passed the $100 million mark.

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BC Ferries has delayed the re� t of its workhorse Spirit-class vessels by a year to accommodate plans to convert them to a dual-fuel system using lique� ed natural gas.

The Spirit of British Columbia is to begin its re� t in the fall of 2017, with the Spirit of Vancouver Island to follow in 2018. The fuel conversion will be included in the mid-life re� ts for vessels built in Victoria in the early 1990s for the Tsawwassen-Victoria route.

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Gordon Mostad“I think we have to take the necessary precautions. Maybe before it gets so dry we should be told what we we’re up against, so when it gets dry we could lose some of those privileges (watering lawns, washing cars, etc.) and we would be on board with it.”

Jocelyne Crevels“We’re at the end of a glacial age and we’re going to get dryer each year. Here we have the Lake and it seems we’re the � rst ones to be restricted. Everyone should be in the same boat, if we are on Stage 3 restrictions everyone in the CVRD should be on Stage 3.”

Mark Rowbottom“I totally agree with it. A lawn is only a lawn and it will grow back. Our water is a resource and we should use it to the best of our ability.”

Edith Strocen“I think it is unfortunate for my plants, but I understand the reasons for it and as far as I am concerned we have to do it.”

Street BeatCowichan Lake SAYSWe asked: How do you feel about the CVRD’s “New Normal” concerning water restrictions and rules for water use?

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Trish Stock“I think it is very important for us to modify the way we use water. Too much has been wasted in the past decades. Maybe that is the reason we are in the state we are in now.”

Ladies’ golf at March MeadowsMarch Meadows ladies are in full

swing this season (pun intended).Our weather has cooperated

beautifully, the course is the greenest on Vancouver Island and we have a great new chef !

The ladies are well into the competitive season. June 25 saw the third round of the Putting Cup Competition played.

Low Gross winner was Anne Wise and Sam Jones took runner-up.

Low Net was captured by Marion Zboyovsky and Sylvia Lingren was runner-up.

Sylvia Lingren shot the only birdie of the day on #7 and the only chip-in of the day was captured by Anne Wise on #3.

Anne Wise was K.P. winner (closest to the pin).

On July 2, the ladies played a novelty event: Net Team Score. The winning team was comprised of Sam Jones, Lorraine Lawrence and Marion Zboyovsky.

Again, Anne Wise shot the only birdie of the day. Chip-ins were carded by Marion Zboyovsky (#9), Sam Jones (#13) and Lorraine Lawrence on #15.

Sam Jones was the K.P. winner.The ladies played the � rst round of

the Club Championship on July 9.Sam Jones was the Low Gross

winner with Anne Wise three strokes off for runner-up.

Sylvia Lingren was Low Net winner and Veronica Clarkson was runner-up. Corinne Floyd chipped in for a birdie on #1. The only other chip-in was also shot on #1 by Diane Kaiser which gave her K.P.

Keep in mind the new and successful Ladies’ Monday Fun Night Golf, Dinner and nine holes. Call the pro shop by Sunday for more information at 250-749-6241.

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Honeymoon Bay residents look to new water sourceLexi BainasCOWICHAN VALLEY CITIZEN

Honeymoon Bay property owners will be taking to the road soon in an attempt to convince their neighbours to buy into a new well that would secure a reliable source of water for the west Cowichan community.

Director Ian Morrison said he and the Cowichan Valley Regional District have been working towards that end, after the area had a problem in 2014.

“We got into a pickle last year. We weren’t able to maintain � re � ows over a few days. But it was later in the year, more August or September,” he said.

Morrison and his daughter stopped cars last summer to conduct a successful information campaign about the need for conservation.

But last year’s crisis led to action, he said.“Because of that we had a community meeting

where we discussed metering and the like. In addition, the engineering staff at the CVRD along with me and a few others acknowledged that we have a water supply issue. For 360 days out of the year we’re probably in okay shape. But, residents, myself included, are frustrated at having to go to Stage 3 watering restrictions, especially this early,” he said.

Practical work started. The CVRD contacted a well driller.

“They drilled three test holes and they found a gusher. That’s fantastic news. We’ve got a really productive well with high, high quality water. It’s in the range of 240 imperial gallons per minute.”

Morrison held a public meeting on June 20 to talk about that � nd. Results from a survey gave a “very strong indication” that residents favour moving forward.

A Community Petition Process will soon be getting underway.

That process is a means of authorization to increase fees and borrow money on behalf of the community to complete this half million dollar project: developing the well, tying it in, connecting the pipes in the ground to the existing treatment facility and water tank. Various options were presented to residents in June. “The community decided to poll themselves, to get the homeowners within the system to sign the petition,” which will then go to the CVRD.

“It’s not a CVRD-led initiative, it’s a community-led initiative. It’s one of the tools available under

the Local Government Act for elector consent,” he said.

Morrison said he’s pleased to see some highly motivated Honeymoon Bay residents willing to do the leg work.

“I would suggest that a good portion of the community water users would like to ensure that they’ve got a consistent and reliable water source into the future,” he said.

Morrison said that Area G went through a similar petition process for a water system upgrade project and although that project was on a much larger scale, it followed the same petition procedure successfully.

“What we’re talking about is around $12-$13 a month per property; in the range of $150 per year.”

Honeymoon Bay, like every other area, has been watching water levels all this year.

Morrison said that Ashburnham Creek is normally still � owing into Cowichan Lake at Lily Beach at the end of June.

“This year, Ashburnham Creek had gone subsurface from the shore on March 13,” he said, arguing it’s time to re-assess the idea of The Wet Coast. “We need water to survive. But we’ve got into the habit of thinking it’s literally falling from the sky.”

However, when the entire Cowichan watershed is considered as a whole, the picture changes, he said.

“We have about � ve metres of annual rainfall at Lake Cowichan; it’s less than a metre at Cowichan Bay but it’s all one watershed.”

Morrison said that it was important that people do their best to conserve water; he’s even had property owners asking if they should drill wells. “I think that we as a community, if we petition the CVRD to make these improvements, it will secure a supply. “But residents still had one more vital question.

“They asked me: ‘Does that mean we’ll never have Stage 3 watering restrictions again?’ On the basis of local conditions we should never have to go beyond Stage 2 restrictions. However, today, the entire region is implementing Stage 3 on the basis of drought conditions. I can’t ever say that won’t happen. We’re all in the same watershed.”

Morrison said he sees it as a good solution with little effect on water rates.

“I believe the Honeymoon Bay system would go from being the � fth cheapest out of 18 water systems in the CVRD operates to the sixth cheapest. It doesn’t change our ranking signi� cantly. It’s not considered to be a big increase,” he said.

Community petition process will soon be getting underwayDear editor,

In response to the article “Community totem pole struck by vandals on Canada Day” published in the Lake Cowichan Gazette, July 8, 2015.

Reading your report on the production of the totem pole at the Ts’uubaa-asatx Square and the pencil vandalism which was apparently enough to distort the appearance of the pole. I am used to pencil marks on a variety of materials and in my experience the least harm can be done on wood. A rubber eraser and very little of the � nest sandpaper would be all that is needed to eliminate thee

marks. Pencil marks removal can never be enough to “distort” the pole as your report indicates.

I am not defending the pencil artists in this case. The way these (most likely youngsters) people have been missed out on some proper upbringing and the cause of future damage to society can’t be overlooked. Their language could also be improved.

I am an artist and my familiarity with the above-mentioned material is based on 70 years of experience of knowledge of the behaviour of wood and pencil.

—Herbert WittrinMesachie Lake, BC

Pencil marks wouldn’t be enough to ‘distort’ totem pole


NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN HOUSECouverdon Real Estate, a division of TimberWest, invites you to a Neighborhood

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Couverdon representatives will be on hand to share with you our preliminary concepts, answer any questions and receive your feedback.

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Occupation: Wedding photographerI’ve always wanted to: Go to Greece Most people don’t know that: I collect novelsFavourite food: Was spaghetti and meatballs; going vegan nowBest thing about living here: The beautiful sceneryMy proudest moment: The birth of my daughterI define down time as: Reading with a cup of teaI wish I was better at: SkatingIf I was stuck on a desert island I would definitely need: SunscreenI’m currently reading: The Last Song by Nicholas SparksIn my fridge you’ll find: No meat, but lots of fruits and veggiesIf I had a $1,000,000: Help animals

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A new construction project began earlier this month at Central Park. The new project, which will see several upgrades added to the facilities at the park, is actually part of a job creation program representing an almost annual initiative by the Cowichan Lake Outdoor Education and Conference Centre (CLEC) which is owned and operated by the Town of Lake Cowichan.

The job creation program is funded in part by the town, as well as through federal and provincial grants. The idea of the program is to provide work opportunities for residents of Lake Cowichan and other Lake communities who have found themselves unemployed. Workers are given an opportunity to share their skills and learn

from others while improving town-owned lands and facilities. CLEC manager Dalton Smith said that the final cost of labour and wages is expected to total $180,000.

“It’s a federal and provincial program, the people referred to us are people who have received employment insurance up to three years ago,” Smith said. “We’ve been successful in getting the program almost every year.”

Those chosen for the program are typically locals, though Smith said that workers from elsewhere in the Cowichan Valley are sometimes hired if there is a shortage of candidates. The

Central Park project is currently employing six labourers and one supervisor, though CLEC is looking for an additional worker.

“These projects never displace town workers, there’s always a

surplus [of work],” Smith said. “Though the town comes up with some money, all the labour is free for them except for some public work funds that are used for things like demolition. It’s a win-win for the community.”

The current project will see the washroom facilities at Central Park receiving an update, which will include better handicap accessibility and a more modern aesthetic. New picnic benches are also being created for the park.

Other upgrades made under the banner of the job creation program include the floating walkway and other improvements to Lakeview Park.

Central Park upgrades part of CLEC job creation program

Central Park: Upgrades include better handicap access to park and washrooms

Photo Drew McLachlanCLEC manager Dalton Smith stands in front of the construction site at Central Park.

”“ These projects never displace town workers... It’s a

win-win for the community.Dalton Smith

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Photos Drew McLachlanAbove: Joyce De Guire leads the kids at the new drop-in park program at Central Park. The free program takes place in Central Park on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the Mesachie Skydome on Tuesdays and outiside the Honeymoon Bay Hall on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Below: Mikaya Deseron working on a sidewalk chalk mural. The program provides kids ages five to 14 with a number of sports, activities and crafts during the summer. The program runs until August 28. Call Cowichan Lake Recreation at 250-749-6742 for more information.

Photo Malcolm ChalmersCVRD Lifeguard Colleen Smith teaches the kids in her preschool class that getting wet is a big part of swimming. Cowichan Lake Recreation provides Red Cross Swimming Lessons for all ages at the Arbutus Park in Youbou.


Photo Malcolm ChalmersThe Mules won the Lake Cowichan slo-pitch softball finals on Saturday (July 11) at the Youbou ballfield. The final game against the Sons of Pitches ended at 21-10, giving the Mules the trophy again this year.

Photo Drew McLachlan82-year-old Al Quarnby is the recepient of this year’s Honeymoon Bay Citizen of Merit Award. Though the award is typically handed out during the community’s Canada Day celebrations, Quarnby received the certificate last night (July 14) at the Honeymoon Bay Community Hall.


The Honeymoon Bay Community Society announced this past Canada Day that this year’s annual Honeymoon Bay Citizen of Merit award would be presented to resident Al Quarnby.

The Honeymoon Bay Citizen of Merit award is presented each summer to a member of the community who is always eager to help with volunteer work and participate in community activities taking place around Honeymoon Bay.

“There are a lot of older people who have lived in Honeymoon Bay for a long time, and they’ve done a lot for the community,” Honeymoon Bay Society member Guy Patten said. “The award is our way to thank them and give them some recognition.”

As the community’s newest Citizen of Merit, Quarnby is in good company. Past recepients of the award include former

Honeymoon Bay Society director Peter Ridley (2013) and military veteran and former business owner Lorne Huddleston (2011), who passed away in December 2013.

Patten explained why Quarnby was a clear choice to join the ranks.

“He may have a hard time getting around, but whenever we’ve had work to be done, he’s always the first one there,” he said. “He always comes to carpet bowling and he’s very ingenious with making things. Al is just an all-around nice guy.”

Now 82-years-old, Quarnby first moved to Honeymoon Bay in 1992, after retiring from a long career in plumbing and heating. Quarnby said he chose

Honeymoon Bay so he could spend his retirement on the lake.

“We used to boat on the lake quite a bit, and we liked the area,” he said. “We bought our property here after they subdivided the mill sites.”

Quarnby said that he still spends some time on the water,

though he’s switched to a 14-foot aluminum boat as he’s gotten older.

The Honeymoon Bay Citizen of Merit award is typically presented during the community’s Canada Day celebrations, though Quarnby received his award last night (July 14) at the Honeymoon

Bay Community Hall. Patten said that the award was officially presented at a later date this year because the certificate was not ready in time for July 1.

Quarnby said he was grateful, though surprised, upon hearing that he would be named this year’s citizen of merit.

“It’s great, but there are others who I think deserve it more,” he said. “It’s really a great bunch up here.”

Past recepients include Peter Ridley and Lorne Huddleston

Al Quarnby recognized as this year’s Honeymoon Bay Citizen of Merit

”“He always comes to carpet bowling and he’s very

ingenious with making things. Al is just an all-around nice guy.

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When I retired in 2006 and moved to the Cowichan Valley I was looking forward to many years of relaxation and lots of fishing. I have certainly had the opportunity to do a lot of fishing but sitting back with my feet up has not been part of my routine. I wanted to help with conservation here and do what I could to help protect and preserve this watershed. Over the years I have become involved with several organizations in our community that are working hard to plan for the future. I would say that I am busier in retirement than I was in the working world and I am enjoying every minute.

One reason that I like attending all these meetings and getting out to do things that improve the health of our watershed is that we are making progress. Another reason is that here are dozens of others who are just as dedicated

and working harder than me and we have all become friends along the way.

There is a tremendous spirit in our community and many of us realize what a great place this is to live, work and play. There are regular meetings between all levels of government, industry and conservation groups where we share information and make plans to deal with the challenges we face. The current drought crisis is a good example of how we are working together.

The drought we are facing this year is unprecedented. Most of the people in our community understand this and are doing what they can to conserve water. At a recent Flows Working Group meeting we discussed all the things that are being done to monitor river flows and water quality. We looked at what is being done to protect our fish and analyzed flow projections into the fall.

The river flow is currently running at 5.5 cubic meters per second (CMS), with water temperatures reaching 22 degrees Celsius, only a few degrees below the lethal temperatures for salmon.

We have concerns about the nearly extinct summer run Chinook salmon and have

installed a fish counter in the river near Stoltz Pool to see how many are in the river. The counter went in June 17, which is after the peak migration time and we have determined at least 40 of the large salmon have passed the counter. These salmon have not been seen with video and sonar detectors installed at the weir. This means they are in the river, likely holding in deep pools where they can get away from the hot water that would kill them. Swim counts will be done to try to find where these fish are holding.

Salmon fry salvage efforts are ongoing and tens of thousands of baby salmon have been rescued from drying pools to date.

The flow and lake levels graph shows that our lake level on July 10 is much lower than it was last year at this time and equal to 1998, which was the worst drought recorded. The trend is dropping and by the time you read this we will be setting new records for low water. The “Rule Curve” that arbitrarily sets summer lake levels says we should be at this level in the last week of September.

Current lake level projections indicate that at our current flow rate of 5.5 CMS we will reach zero storage on about September 26. At zero storage there is no

longer any control of river flow and the river will slowly start to dry up. This will lead to the closure of our largest employer, Catalyst.

Last summer, Catalyst reduced the flow in the river to 4.5 CMS but it does not seem likely that this will be allowed this year. The Catalyst mill must shut down if the flow below the pump house falls below 2.8 CMS. Flow graphs showed that the flow did go below 2.8 occasionally last year depending on mill water demands, so the Department of Fisheries and Oceans will not authorize flows of 4.5 CMs this year.

Without significant rain, which is unlikely, Catalyst will be facing a very serious situation this September. Many in our community will stand to lose their pay cheques if the mill is forced to close down which now appears likely this fall.

The initiative to reconstruct the weir has been led by the CVRD, Cowichan Tribes and local conservation groups. The CVRD has applied for the funds to do the work but someone has to step up and apply for the water license to increase lake storage.

Area I Director Klaus Kuhn has been vocal with his concerns about the CVRD and local taxpayers

being on the hook for this project. It makes sense that the provincial and federal governments should be involved but to date they are unwilling to do anything about our water crisis.

Many of us who are working so hard to protect our watershed agree that as our region’s largest employer, Catalyst is in the best position to convince the provincial and federal government to step in and help facilitate the weir reconstruction. We hear a lot about public/private partnerships being supported by senior levels of governments. This kind of arrangement could move things forward quickly and potentially save us a year or two of drought crisis management.

Someone needs to step up and apply for the water license to increase water storage in our lake. Hopefully Catalyst will soon realize that a secure water supply for their operation is in their best interest, just as it for all of their employees and for our community.

Climate change projections are indicating that our summer droughts and low snow packs will only worsen in coming years. We have a solution and we need all hands on deck working hard to make it happen as soon as possible.


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Water temperatures reaching 22 degrees, just below lethal temperatures for salmon

Retreads stuck to the shade with recent hikes down the Fisherman’s Trail and into Paradise Pools which is upstream from the Crofton Mill water pumping station near Duncan.

The Fisherman’s Trail head is on the old highway about three km east of town. In season, we often see fishing enthusiasts kitting up there ready for the hike down to their favourite fishing spot along the river. On this Canada Day we assembled and then headed down the trail, over the Cowichan Lake Trail and down the slope toward the river. At the river we milled around looking at how much the flow has diminished since our last visit when the river was running high.

From this point we followed the Fisherman’s Trail parallel to the river sometimes on the river bank and sometimes well back from the river. Eventually it comes to the Trans Canada Trail at trestle 70.2 which is about 4.5 km from town. We

sat at the edge of the river to have lunch and then returned on the same trail back to the old highway. We have enjoyed nature’s air conditioning under a variety of tall trees and enjoyed many views of our famous but somewhat diminished river.

A week later we were headed back to the shade by the river but this time just off Cliff Road at the edge of Duncan. We assembled by the gate to the Catalyst pumping station. Here with huge pumps and a huge pipe they send water up the hill and across to the Crofton Mill. On another hike we followed the pipeline right-of-way for some distance.

We edged down a narrow trail beside the Catalyst drive and out onto an old logging road. We are in the shade of cottonwood and maple trees. After some time we came out at the Paradise Pools where for many of us a brief swim in the deep rock-formed pool was the order of the day. The swim was fun but then it was a further hike up and down

small hills on old trails until we settle on a quiet section of the river where we sat on a log and enjoyed our lunch.

As we got back to the cars, the discussion turned from families and travel to the serious question of whether we should stop for a coffee. We realized that we were quite close to downtown Duncan so we headed down to the Duncan Garage, a happening place, for some coffee and a snack. Across the tracks, Duncan was holding a musical performance under the big trees beside the old station.

Our next hike will be to the Providence Farm where after the hike up to the Mount Tzouhalem Tower we will enjoy a barbeque together with members of the Cowichan hiking club.

Interested? Pick up a brochure at the Arena or the Visitor Centre or call Willa Suntjens at 250-749-4144.

—Submitted by David Kidd and Beth Kidd

Retreads hike Fisherman’s trail for a respite at Paradise PoolsMount Tzouhalem: Get in touch with the Retreads to join the upcoming hike and BBQ

Photo submittedRetreads members enjoy their lunch break on the quiet side of the river.

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But the most signif-icant fuel economy gains come courtesy of a lighter lithium-ion battery pack, a ten per cent improvement in juice generated by brak-ing and a lighter fuel injected 2.0-litre engine, which replaces a 2.4-litre power plant. The Sonata breaks with the tradition set by rivals at Ford, Honda and Toyota by using a light automatic transmission rather than a Continuously Variable Transmission. The result is a lowering of the

horses at one’s disposal but I can’t say I noticed in either highway or city traffic when a little lead foot treatment was required to pass. The fact is that people choosing a hybrid are not boy racers.By the way, here’s something new for a hybrid: generous trunk space! That lighter battery pack is secreted further along the floor allowing for 380 litres of stowage, about ten per cent more than the last version and more than any rival offers.Good room for human cargo: excellent headroom and legroom for all. Interior looks good too. Uncluttered dash, logi-

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one is light of foot on the accelerator.And to that end, Hyundai uses a little device that uses human psychology to encourage more gradual acceleration. Its Drive Style Guide component ranks

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful mom, gram, sister and friend on July 7th.

Predeceased by husband Jim Arden. Survived by her children Todd, and Dianne, brothers, stepsons, grand and great-grandchildren, as well as many friends. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered. A celebration of life will be held on July 18th at 1pm in Youbou. Please email [email protected] for information. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.

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www.lakecowichangazette.com THE LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE Wednesday, July 15, 2015 15

Photo Malcolm Chalmers“Sunbrellas” turned into umbrellas this past weekend as Lake Cowichan was treated to rain showers throughout the weekend. Angela Doyle was more than happy to take a walk in the rain, commenting “I’m loving it, we need the rain.”

Our Community in Brief

Loggers urged to lend hand to photo conservation project

The Community Forest Co-operative recently announced that they will be matching all donations made towards a $110,000 addition to the Kaatza Station Museum, being made in order to preserve the over 1,000 negatives that comprise the world-famous Wilmer Gold photo collection.

The Forest Co-op is hoping that current and former loggers will step up and make a donation in order to ensure that the industry’s history can live on and be remembered through these photographs.

Island-wide open fire ban extended

Category Two and Category Three open fires are now banned across Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, coastal BC and the Lower Mainland, with the ban now extending to all parts of Vancouver Island.

In addition to open fires, the ban also prohibits stubble and grass fires, the use of fireworks, firecrackers, sky lanterns and burning barrels, as well as the use of binary exploding targets.

Campfire, regardless of size, are no longer permitted.

The CVRD warns that violators may be issued a $345 ticket or a penalty of $10,000.

Lake Cowichan moves to stage three water restrictions

The Town of Lake Cowichan announced recently that stage three water restrictions are now in effect.

In order to stay up to date with water restrictions, visit the Gazette’s website (lakecowichangazette.com) or Facebook page, or the town’s website (town.lakecowichan.bc.ca), where a full list of restrictions and a watering schedule are also available.

Brush fire damages three homes

On Saturday (July 11), a brush fire erupted on MacDonald Road in Lake Cowichan, starting in the backyard of a residence bordering the creek that runs along the west side of MacDonald Road.

The fire quickly spread to three homes, engulfing several vehicles and outbuildings, along with damaging the backs of the houses.

Sgt. Wes Olsen of the Lake Cowichan RCMP noted that the area included dense brush and trees and had the potential to result in a forest fire within town limits. This was avoided thanks to the quick response by local firefighters.

No injuries were reported.

—Drew McLachlan


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Lake Cowichan Gazette, July 15, 2015