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Music in the Lake: Opening night this Saturday

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Ashley Degraaf LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

If any community knows a thing or two about stepping up when folks are in need, it’s Lake Cowichan.

And, as many residents know, it’s often long-time citizens Anne and Dick Newman at the forefront.

This time, however, instead of giving it’s the Newman family on the receiving end.

Anne and Dick’s son, Charlie Newman, remains in hospital following an ugly accident on Highway 18 Sept. 18 that killed another man.

“Charlie is still in critical but stable condition in ICU at Victoria General Hospital under heavy sedation,” Anne said. “He has made some progress but still has months of hospital time. He is fi ghting the fi ght of his life and with the love and support of his friends and family we believe he will make it.”

The community is rallying to come up with funds to help Charlie’s family get through his road to recovery.

“One of the biggest reasons we’re doing this for them, is they’ve always been the biggest help to the community and now it’s

their turn to receive,” said organizer and family friend Darlene Pohn.

“When you mention Dick and Anne, they are so well-known in the community you don’t even have to say their last name. Everyone knows them.”

Pohn and Laurie Johnson are currently pounding the pavement selling tickets and collecting auction items for a beef dip and beverage fundraiser at the Cowichan Lake Centennial Hall on Saturday, Oct. 19 that the Lake Cowichan Fire Department — Dick is the former longtime fi re chief — is hosting, along with family and friends. The event will feature live music by Jan Matthews in Overdrive, a silent auction and 50/50 draw.

All the money raised will go to Charlie’s family.

“He won’t be at work for a long time, and his wife won’t be working for awhile,” said Pohn. “He’s hanging in there, but it’s a very long road ahead.”

The fundraising shindig will start at 4 p.m. with dinner served from 5 to 7 p.m.

Organizers are looking for cash donations, silent auction items, or ticket sales.

Tickets to the event are $20 and can be purchased from Pohn or Johnson, IRLY Home Centre, Cowichan Lake Community Services and the Gazette offi ce. Johnson can be reached at 250-749-6612 or Pohn at 250-709-0564.

“The more the merrier, we’re printing tons of tickets,” said Pohn. “We’re not sure how many people to expect but there will be a ton of

food. It’s going to be the fundraiser of the year.”

Community rallies support to return the favourHelping the Newmans: fundraiser organized to help the family as Charlie Newman battles back from devastating accident

Saturday morning saw � re trucks from Duncan, North Co-wichan, Sahtlam, Youbou, Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake and Caycuse parading through downtown Lake Cowichan to Saywell Park.

Being National Fire Prevention week our Valley Volunteer Fire Halls have sent out their � re� ghting equipment for the public to experience. Tables with info on � re safety and balloons and toys for the kids all to highlight the work our volunteer � re� ghters do.

Trucks all clean and shiny were there for the kids to stand on, sit in and run the sirens. Fire� ghters answered questions about the equipment and its use.

Fire Chief Keith Bird from Honeymoon Bay was happy with the turn out and excited to showcase their equipment to the public.

“It’s not just the people who have stopped by but the people driving by who see us, it raises the awareness and shows people we are out here.”

Bird feels this is important for the halls in smaller communities to be visible to the public.

Trucks on display ranged from Duncan’s vintage 1922 Model T to the newest � re � ghting equipment in the area.

The good news from Mesachie Lake’s department on their raf� e fundraiser for an ATV was that all 1,000 tickets were sold with proceeds totaling $11, 000. That money will be used to keep their rescue truck and gear in great shape for another year.

Malcolm ChalmersYoung Ethan Stone all dressed up in his fi refi ghter outfi t is excited to see the fi re truck close up.

Courtesy Newman familyCharlie Newman, seen in this family photo, remains in critical condition in hospital following a tragic accident on Highway 18 on Sept. 18.

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Tyson Jones Lake CowiChan Gazette

Water and sewer rates in Lake Cowichan have decreased, and a new water meter system will help the town keep track of usage, and find dam-aged and leaky lines, said Mayor Ross Forrest

“Our water and sewer rates this year actually went down. It wasn’t a lot, but it went down $7 or $8, maybe it was $10,” said Forrest. “But, this is the first year we have wa-ter meters, and if people go over their allotted us-age than they will have to pay extra.”

Through research, the town has decided that each household be al-lotted 35 cubic meters of water per month. If a household goes over that limit it will be charged per cubic meter it is over, which works out to be about 70 cents (per cubic meter), said Forrest.

“Thirty-five cubic meters is a pretty hefty threshold,” said Forrest. “We’ve had some people that have been over, but right now we’re still at the stage of sending out warnings to people that are over. We are giving them the opportunity to find leaks if they have them or identify what the problem is — we’ve had a pretty good response to that.”

According to a study done by Environment Canada, households with water meters had a drop in average daily water use, from 342 litres per person in 1991 to 274 litres per person in 2009.

“Like any community we’re trying to be a little more conservative with our water,” said Forrest. “We also recognized that it will help us iden-tify leaks that we have in our infrastructure, which were hard to pinpoint be-fore.”

The town has already identified several major leaks now that the meters are in place.

In the future the town would like to introduce small reductions to the amount of water allotted, but those decisions will not be made right away.

Saving a few dollars: Rates drop for those staying within use limit

Town says new water meters are doing job

Malcolm Chalmers Lake CowiChan Gazette

The Town of Lake Cowichan is still basking in the glow of its new public dock at Saywell Park.

A donation on Monday by the Lake Cowichan Secondary School graduating class of 2013 (see above) was simply the cherry on top.

The final touches and a gangplank installed in September marked the finish of the Cowichan Lake Education Centre’s 40-week project.

Dalton Smith manager of CLEC applied for and received funding from the provincial government’s job creation program for three projects. Donations from private citizens and businesses in Lake Co-wichan were also received for the project(s) as well as from TimberWest, Catalyst Paper and the Town of Lake Cowichan.

The three-part project consisted of hiring six people to build public washrooms behind the Cowichan Lake Visitor Information Centre, the renovation of the boxcar for the Kaatza Station Museum and the floating dock. The washrooms and the boxcar were finished earlier this year.

Cliff Gibson — owner of local marine construc-tion company Jornic Marine — donated his time and talent to oversee the building of the dock that will help prevent damage to the riparian area at the water’s edge.

Smith has high praise for TimberWest and their donation of a logging truck load of cedar logs that were then milled into planks to build the dock. Also, for a tax receipt, the firm gave the land under the dock to the Town of Lake Cowichan.

The Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Soci-ety is working to clear blackberries and vegetation from the area to make access to the dock easier.

The dock will enable the public to easily access the river for a number of things like, for example, fishing and swimming or just to sit and relax.

Walking the plank: government and public support pays off with new community river access

New dock floats spirits in Saywell Park

Grad class leaves walkway legacyOn a foggy Thanksgiving morning, Leah Hudson, Sidney Allan, Darien Robertson, and Nikki Gibson, representing the 2013 Lake Cowichan Secondary School’s graduating class, presented a cheque for $5,000 to Mayor Ross Forrest.

The money is to be used to help pay for the construction costs of the Saywell Park Floating Walkway.

The money was excess from their fundraising for their grad class’s white-water rafting trip.

They decided to donate it to the community walk way to leave a legacy for their class.

Councillor Bob K. Day thanked them saying “Like many projects, trying to stay within budget is sometimes difficult and this money will make sure the Lake Cowichan taxpayer will not have to dip into their pockets to cover any cost overruns.”

The grad class will have a plaque placed on one of the benches commemorating their donation.

Malcolm Chalmers

Leah Hudson, Sidney Allan, Darien Robertson and Nikki Gibson from the grad class of 2013 present a cheque for $5,000 to the Town of Lake Cowichan for the Floating Walk Way project. Mayor Ross Forrest was on hand to accept the cheque on a foggy Monday morning on the walkway in Saywell Park. Town councillors Bob Day and Frank Hornbrook, far right, join in for the presentation.

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On Oct. 5, the Lake Cowichan RCMP received a complaint that a Hobie Cat, multi-hull sailboat was missing from a private property on North Shore Road near the Maple Grove campground west of Youbou.

“The owner described the sailboat as having a white hull, neon pink, purple, and green sail with number 1455 on it,” Cst. Sarah Pharis said in a press release.

“The sailboat was last seen on the beach in front of the owner’s property.” Police are asking that anyone with information contact the Lake Cowichan

RCMP at (250) 749-6668 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.

submittedThe Hobie Cat, multi-hulled sailboat that was reported missing on Oct.5 from private property.

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Knives stolen from South Shore Road storage locker


On Sept. 27 the Lake Cowichan RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter to a storage locker facility located at 205 South Shore Road.

“Locks were cut off numerous lockers and several tools and decorative knives were stolen.” said Cst. Sarah Pharis in a press release.

The break-in is believed to have occurred some time between 8 p.m. on Sept. 25, and 10 a.m. on Sept. 26.

Police are asking that anyone with information contact the Lake Cowichan RCMP at (250) 749-6668 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.

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As the B.C. Teachers’ Federation executive moseys back to the bargaining table, I’m reminded of former education minister George Abbott’s thoughts on his time trying to establish a civil discussion with the province’s most militant union.

It started with a lecture.“In my fi rst meeting with

the BCTF, and I gather this is characteristic of all fi rst meetings with education ministers, the TF advises that yes, they are a union, but fi rst and foremost they are social activists and agents of social change,” Abbott recalled.

Their buzzword is “social justice,” which is portrayed by leftists as superior to plain old justice, in ways that are seldom defi ned. So what exactly are the goals of this “social change”?

Parents may recall the 2008 introduction of an elective high school course called Social Justice 12. This was mainly the result of intense protest by a couple of gay activist teachers, and the ministry curriculum describes its emphasis on inclusion of racial, cultural and sexual differences. That’s all good, and it’s now bolstered by urgently needed anti-bullying and empathy efforts at all grades.

Then there is the BCTF version. It’s not just a battle against “racism, homophobia and sexism” but also “poverty and globalization.”

The BCTF has a Social Justice Newsletter. Readers of the latest issue are reminded at length the United Nations takes a dim view of Canada’s record on human rights. Undefi ned poverty statistics are cited, although Statistics Canada has nothing but incomplete relative measures.

One article describes a social justice club for Grade 2s and 3s, with

activities that include collecting food bank donations and “writing the premier asking for a systemic plan to address child poverty.”

Leaving aside whether eight-year-olds understand what “systemic” means, this rhetoric is taken directly from the tired old NDP policy book. It rests on the cherished myth that poverty is imposed by right-wing governments that refuse to double the minimum wage and pile more taxes on “the rich.”

And what about that darned “globalization”? The BCTF still has a 2001 teaching guide on its website promoting the claim that

Nike is uniquely guilty of making shoes and exercise gear in Third World sweatshops. Teachers are to instruct students how to organize a boycott of Nike, thus passing the received wisdom of campus radicalism

to the next generation. This was all debunked years ago. A quick web search will show this is a stale old tale with a convenient villain, to avoid complex questions.

A BCTF offi cial assures me this unit is being updated. Once that one is done, maybe they could check over their teaching unit on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway proposal, another labour of the union’s “social justice” truth team.

Entitled “What We Stand To Lose With Pipelines and Supertankers,” it boasts wildlife photos and “key sources” from the left (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) to the far-left fringe (Pipe Up Network). It is another protesters’ guide designed around a pre-determined viewpoint.

BCTF bosses love to talk about the importance of “critical thinking.” These one-sided caricatures of Nike, Enbridge and other familiar villains seem designed to produce the opposite.Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. Reach him at t� [email protected].

What, exactly are they teaching our children?

BC BureauBy Tom Fletcher

We can see some logic in one of the overarching principles of the B.C. Liberals approach to education.

It is true the province cannot afford to bankroll the system in complete disregard for declining enrollment numbers; some form of consolidation is more than prudent, it’s necessary.

What is completely asinine, however, is the way the government has handed communities across the province a brand-new expense without giving them the proper tools to deal with it.

We are referring, of course, to the deal the provincial bargaining agent for B.C.’s school districts just struck with support staff workers.

The deal — which calls for raises of 3.5 % over two years is hardly ridiculous, given the cost of living is likely to go up 4 % during that same period.

Yet the province has left it up to the local

school districts — which rely almost entirely on government per-student grants to operate — to fi nd that money.

And the money will be found in the same places it has always been found under the Liberal tenure: school closures, program cutbacks, decreased maintenance and layoffs.

It’s time the province stopped treating school districts like prodigal sons on fi xed allowances. It’s time it started taking some responsibility and providing some leadership.

Part of that is providing some direction on where school districts should be headed and the resources necessary to pay for what has happened and what has to happen.

The cycle has been spiralling downward for more than a decade. Step up and help turn this thing around.

— Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

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Street Beat What is your favorite improvement to the library?

One of the persistent issues that I heard about in my community office is the use of our waterways.

While many concerns are about the water itself, from the flow-rate of the Cowichan River, to on-going concern

about the protection of the Shawnigan watershed, the use of vessels on inland waterways is a concern for many.

That’s why New Democrats have introduced a motion that would accelerate the process for local municipalities or regional districts to request changes to the vessel operation restriction regulations from

Transport Canada.The text of the motion is: “That, in the opinion of this

House, the government should, following consultations with provinces, territories, municipalities, and First Nations, carry out a review of the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations with the objective of facilitating and accelerating the process allowing local administrations to request restrictions regarding the use of vessels on certain waters, in order to improve how waters are managed, public safety, and the protection of the environment.

Motion M-441 would give local administrations a faster, more effective and more predictable tool to better regulate the inland waters they have responsibility for, whether to improve how waters are managed, public safety, or the protection of the environment

It would amend article four of the regulations, enacted under the Canada Shipping Act, which imposes restrictions on boating on waters or parts of waters listed in its schedules.

Municipalities request, through the provincial government, that the federal government designate a body of water or impose additional restrictions.

Although the provinces have jurisdiction over river banks and lakes as well as powers with regard to the environment, navigation (both commercial and recreational) falls exclusively under the federal government.

New Democrats heard that many stakeholders and municipalities are unhappy with the procedure, which they find long, complex and costly.

It obliges municipal authorities to engage in a time-consuming process that includes a three-part public consultation process; a review of non-regulatory solutions; submission of a request for restrictions for the body of water concerned; and a complex review process whereby the Office of Boating Safety reviews the matter.

That’s why we are calling on the government to review the regulatory process and the resources allocated to its management with a goal to reducing the length of the process and making it work better for the municipalities that have to manage their waterways.

Jean Crowder is the MP for Nanaimo-Cowichan.

In my opinion: Cut the red tape

Local government needs to govern own waterways

MP’s rEPOrTJeanCrowder

With Malcolm Chalmers

Dear Editor

Re: Resident feedback wanted on zoning, Boyd property, Sept. 25 Gazette

After reading the comments from Lake Cowichan Advisory Planning Commission chairperson Chris Rolls, it raises the question about the competency of the APC to draft a new zoning bylaw and if questions raised at the public meetings on Sept. 26 and 28 were properly addressed:

Chis Rolls was quoted as saying “This is a chance for people to come in and ask questions of the planning committee.”

The comments clearly show a lack of knowledge in zoning bylaw, development permit areas and public process. I realize the APC is made up of volunteers who spend a lot of time and should be commended for their efforts, but a zoning bylaw is an important document affecting landowners and non-landowners’ interests for years. I will correct the following inaccuracies:

1. The property was zoned as “public use institutional until the town adopted its new Official Community Plan,” Rolls said. “It is now listed as a development permit area.”

Correction: The property was never zoned PUI. It is now and before the new OCP, zoned as P-1 Parks and Institutional. A development permit area is not a zone. The property is, and was prior to new OCP in a development area.

2. Rolls said any future development proposed for the Boyd property would be subject to public hearing.

Correction: Zoning amendments, OCP amendments and development variance permits go to public hearing, not applications in development permit areas.

3. Changes being introduced to zoning bylaws “don’t really make a difference from what was there before,”

Correction: Deleting “affordable seniors, rental and special needs housing” on P-1 zoned properties is a significant change. It considers Evergreen Place and any future affordable seniors’ housing an improper/non-conforming use in this zone. An 80% change to the minimum lot size, from 6,000 square feet to 10,800 square feet is significant. Stating that it does not really make a difference shows a lack of understanding of how it affects landowners’ and residents’ current and future uses on P-1 properties. Maybe the APC should ask residents of Evergreen Place if they think their home is an improper use in this zone.

4. “(We’re) redefining the words so that it matches the OCP,”

Correction: The OCP states, Section 6.1: “Housing Goal. .

. To ensure inclusive neighbourhoods that meet the needs of all residents, including seniors and those with special needs, within close proximity to shopping, personal and medical services, financial services and public transit. Section 6.2: “Housing Objectives (B). . . To provide for a broad range of household types and income groups including seniors, and those with special needs. Section 6.3.1: General Policies (6). . . Seniors housing development is encouraged and may include for example, assisted living, independent/ supportive and residential type care facilities. (8) ... Affordable housing can be provided by the private, non-profit, co-operative, and public sectors separately or through partnership models. (12) ... All planning for new growth shall make a provision for affordable housing. Section 10.4.3: “Institutional Policies (5). . . Continue to support the establishment of affordable rental housing for seniors in the downtown core and in selected neighbourhood locations with adequate access to services.

The question is why remove “affordable seniors, rental and special needs housing” from the P-1 zone?

l. It contradicts the Official Community Plan. 2. With 40% of the town’s population over the age of 50

and long waiting lists at Evergreen Place and Olson Manor it clearly shows a present and future need.

3. No affordable seniors housing has been built in the town for over a decade.

4. Communities across Canada are encouraging development of affordable and special needs housing.

It might be a good idea for the landowners and residents of the town to review the new draft zoning bylaw and compare with the existing zoning bylaw to see what changes may affect them for years to come.

Jon Roler,Lake Cowichan

The dust is rising again, action is overdue

Dear Editor

Just so you all know, the dust conditions in Youbou are extreme again. It is horrible. Dust is high as houses going all the way into town.

I was up a 2:30 a.m. in the dark when the trucks start coming in. I was shocked. Trucks speeding into the woods on the clean side of the road causing huge mushroom clouds of dust!

This is a health issue. When is it going to end? This outrage that is happening in our community needs to stop now. Truckwash? Rerouting? Pull permits? Why are we still waiting?

Trish WaddingtonYoubou

Changes will have far more impact than APC chairperson would have you believe

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Wednesday, Oct. 16 & Thursday, Oct. 17 Smile FILE

LakE CowIChan with Malcolm Chalmers

I have always wanted to: go to EuropeFave food: sushiMost people don’t know I: am afraid of the darkBest thing about living here:is the people Fave activity: is playing guitarMy proudest moment: graduating high schoolI de� ne down time as: drawingI wish I was better at: cookingGuilty pleasure: cookiesFave time of day: is night —end of the work dayI like listening to: Miley CyrusIn my fridge you’ll � nd: fruitMy go-to wardrobe staple: LululemonIf I had a million dollars I’d: buy a houseJennifer Boyles


In 1949 B. C. Telephone Company constructed a new building on South Shore Road in Lake Cowichan to service the 290 local telephone customers.

The new wood-frame building was built at a cost of $16,800 which included the cost of the telephone service switchboard. Long-time Lake Cowichan resident, Sylvia McMahon (nee Sidgwick), worked as a telephone operator in the new of� ce (“number please”) from 1952 until 1962.

McMahon said she was there on the last day in May 1962, and put through the last operator-handled call before the company changed to an automatic dial system.

In May 1969 the B. C. Tel building became the location of the local library with Mrs. Jean Brown as the library employee in charge.

Back in August 1948 the local Bulletin newspaper published a story stating that the local library was now “homeless and looking for a new home” after moving from its prior location next door to the Red & White Grocery store — which was located just a few doors up from today’s Jake’s at the Lake.

At that time, Mrs. J. Russell was in the process of opening a “baby wear shop” in a small storefront on Riverside Drive (which later became a portion of South Shore Road)and was asked if she would take on the library as well.

After thinking it over Mrs. Russell agreed

and then arranged to have an addition added to accommodate both the business and a library. Mrs. Russell, it seems, was a sharp business woman who sold baby clothes and charged � ve or ten cents per book for each library book borrowed from her small library.

It was a temporary solution as the library moved soon after to a space just a few blocks up the road.

For several years, between 1962 and 1969, the former telephone of� ce was used as the administration of� ce for School District 66 Lake Cowichan.

After the school board was moved to another location, the Lake Cowichan library branch took over the space. Eventually the

library branch outgrew the building and moved to a larger space in the Lake Cowichan Credit Union building. Just a few days ago the branch moved again to a new building situated behind the Forest Workers Memorial Park on South Shore Road.

In 1986 the Village of Lake Cowichan purchased the old B. C. Telephone building and renamed it the Mildred Child Annex in honour of Lake Cowichan’s � rst “lady mayor.”

After extensive renovations, it was for years used as council chambers and the economic development of� ce.

On May 15, 1992, the building was of� cially dedicated a historic site. It has, for several years now, served as the of� ce of the Lake Cowichan building inspector.

PAGES OF HISTORY

Rolli Gunderson

Hey operator, ring me up some memories

Kaatza Station Museum

Local telephone operators Pearl Rendle, left and Sylvia McMahon were on duty the last night of operation in May 1962, with Sylvia taking the last operator-handled call from the Lake Cowichan BC Telephone Company branch offi ce before the company switched over to automatic dial. The telephone exchange had operated out of the same location from 1949. The building later was home to the library and is still in use although it is now owned by the Town of Lake Cowichan.

Smile FILELakE CowIChan with

Malcolm Chalmers

I have always wanted to: go to EuropeFave food: sushiMost people don’t know I: am afraid of the darkBest thing about living here:is the people Fave activity: is playing guitarMy proudest moment: graduating high schoolI de� ne down time as: drawingI wish I was better at: cookingGuilty pleasure: cookiesFave time of day: is night —end of the work dayI like listening to: Miley CyrusIn my fridge you’ll � nd: fruitMy go-to wardrobe staple: LululemonIf I had a million dollars I’d: buy a houseJennifer Boyles


In 1949 B. C. Telephone Company constructed a new building on South Shore Road in Lake Cowichan to service the 290 local telephone customers.

The new wood-frame building was built at a cost of $16,800 which included the cost of the telephone service switchboard. Long-time Lake Cowichan resident, Sylvia McMahon (nee Sidgwick), worked as a telephone operator in the new of� ce (“number please”) from 1952 until 1962.

McMahon said she was there on the last day in May 1962, and put through the last operator-handled call before the company changed to an automatic dial system.

In May 1969 the B. C. Tel building became the location of the local library with Mrs. Jean Brown as the library employee in charge.

Back in August 1948 the local Bulletin newspaper published a story stating that the local library was now “homeless and looking for a new home” after moving from its prior location next door to the Red & White Grocery store — which was located just a few doors up from today’s Jake’s at the Lake.

At that time, Mrs. J. Russell was in the process of opening a “baby wear shop” in a small storefront on Riverside Drive (which later became a portion of South Shore Road)and was asked if she would take on the library as well.

After thinking it over Mrs. Russell agreed

and then arranged to have an addition added to accommodate both the business and a library. Mrs. Russell, it seems, was a sharp business woman who sold baby clothes and charged � ve or ten cents per book for each library book borrowed from her small library.

It was a temporary solution as the library moved soon after to a space just a few blocks up the road.

For several years, between 1962 and 1969, the former telephone of� ce was used as the administration of� ce for School District 66 Lake Cowichan.

After the school board was moved to another location, the Lake Cowichan library branch took over the space. Eventually the

library branch outgrew the building and moved to a larger space in the Lake Cowichan Credit Union building. Just a few days ago the branch moved again to a new building situated behind the Forest Workers Memorial Park on South Shore Road.

In 1986 the Village of Lake Cowichan purchased the old B. C. Telephone building and renamed it the Mildred Child Annex in honour of Lake Cowichan’s � rst “lady mayor.”

After extensive renovations, it was for years used as council chambers and the economic development of� ce.

On May 15, 1992, the building was of� cially dedicated a historic site. It has, for several years now, served as the of� ce of the Lake Cowichan building inspector.

PAGES OF HISTORY

Rolli Gunderson

Hey operator, ring me up some memories

Kaatza Station Museum

Local telephone operators Pearl Rendle, left and Sylvia McMahon were on duty the last night of operation in May 1962, with Sylvia taking the last operator-handled call from the Lake Cowichan BC Telephone Company branch offi ce before the company switched over to automatic dial. The telephone exchange had operated out of the same location from 1949. The building later was home to the library and is still in use although it is now owned by the Town of Lake Cowichan.


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What can you expect from the first Music in the Lake concert of the season on Saturday, Oct. 19?

Heartfelt harmonies and great musicianship, as the Clover Point Drifters — “the best bluegrass band on Vancouver Island,” in Music in the Lake co-ordinator Dave Lowther’s opinion — return to Lake Cowichan.

Based in Victoria, the Clover Point Drifters are Alan Law (guitar and lead and harmony vocals), Dan

Parker (mandolin and lead vocals), Larry Stevens (resophonic guitar and lead vocals), Mike Kraft (banjo and harmony vocals) and George Robinson (bass and lead vocals).

During shows, they all play into one microphone.

“It’s bluegrass, and that means lots of harmony singing, banjo, some mandolin and some dobro,” said Law. “We do some other stuff that is songs taken from other genres and turned into bluegrass, but we stick mainly with traditional tunes. It’s an entertaining show. We’ve got lots of stories; it isn’t

just one song after another.”The Clover Point Drifters

have been together since January 2000.

“We had all played in

different bands, and some of us had played together before,” explained Law. “At the time Larry moved to Victoria, we got together, and we liked the sound, so we decided

to form a band.”

Law has been interested in bluegrass music since he first heard it in the 1970s when he was

playing in a lot of folk and rock ‘n’ roll bands.

“The first time I heard it, I was pretty much a goner,” he said. “When you first hear the singing, that really does it. It has a quality, that high lonesome sound, you could call it. We don’t do it because we’re a bunch of baritones, but once your ear gets tuned to that sound, it’s hard to get rid of it.”

Over the years, Law has seen the popularity of bluegrass music come and go, spiking at times like in 2000 when the movie o Brother, where art thou? came out.

“I’m old enough to have gone through a few cycles,” he laughed. “It’s never going to be mainstream, especially here because it’s not part of the culture, but there’s always a following. It’s a participatory type of music.”

Music in the Lake will present the first concert of the season Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Curling Lounge in the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena at 311 South Shore Rd.

The doors will open at 7 p.m., and the band will start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, all of which goes to the band.

submittedThe first Music in the Lake concert of the season will feature the Clover Point Drifters Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Curling Lounge in the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Doors open at 7 p.m.

New Music in the Lake season starts Saturday with bluegrassMusic in the Lake: The Clover Point Drifters perform Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Curling Lounge in the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena “ The best

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Lindsay Chung Lake CowiChan Gazette

What can you expect from the first Music in the Lake concert of the season on Saturday, Oct. 19?

Heartfelt harmonies and great musicianship, as the Clover Point Drifters — “the best bluegrass band on Vancouver Island,” in Music in the Lake co-ordinator Dave Lowther’s opinion — return to Lake Cowichan.

Based in Victoria, the Clover Point Drifters are Alan Law (guitar and lead and harmony vocals), Dan

Parker (mandolin and lead vocals), Larry Stevens (resophonic guitar and lead vocals), Mike Kraft (banjo and harmony vocals) and George Robinson (bass and lead vocals).

During shows, they all play into one microphone.

“It’s bluegrass, and that means lots of harmony singing, banjo, some mandolin and some dobro,” said Law. “We do some other stuff that is songs taken from other genres and turned into bluegrass, but we stick mainly with traditional tunes. It’s an entertaining show. We’ve got lots of stories; it isn’t

just one song after another.”The Clover Point Drifters

have been together since January 2000.

“We had all played in

different bands, and some of us had played together before,” explained Law. “At the time Larry moved to Victoria, we got together, and we liked the sound, so we decided

to form a band.”

Law has been interested in bluegrass music since he first heard it in the 1970s when he was

playing in a lot of folk and rock ‘n’ roll bands.

“The first time I heard it, I was pretty much a goner,” he said. “When you first hear the singing, that really does it. It has a quality, that high lonesome sound, you could call it. We don’t do it because we’re a bunch of baritones, but once your ear gets tuned to that sound, it’s hard to get rid of it.”

Over the years, Law has seen the popularity of bluegrass music come and go, spiking at times like in 2000 when the movie o Brother, where art thou? came out.

“I’m old enough to have gone through a few cycles,” he laughed. “It’s never going to be mainstream, especially here because it’s not part of the culture, but there’s always a following. It’s a participatory type of music.”

Music in the Lake will present the first concert of the season Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Curling Lounge in the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena at 311 South Shore Rd.

The doors will open at 7 p.m., and the band will start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, all of which goes to the band.

submittedThe first Music in the Lake concert of the season will feature the Clover Point Drifters Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Curling Lounge in the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Doors open at 7 p.m.

New Music in the Lake season starts Saturday with bluegrassMusic in the Lake: The Clover Point Drifters perform Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Curling Lounge in the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena “ The best

bluegrass band on Vancouver Island.

David Lowther, Music in the Lake


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60 Fern RoadLake Cowichan

250-749-4103Mass Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

Fr. Alfredo Monacelli

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Community Church 10648 Youbou Rd, Youbou250-745-3406

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Rev. Vikki Marrs

BaptistCowichan Lake Baptist Church8259 Beaver Road

Lake Cowichan250-749-3211

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.Sunday School 10:30 a.m.Pastor Dale Winters

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March Meadows Senior Ladies golf reportOn Sept. 5, the ladies played the first round of the Club Two Ball and a Pin and Spoon Round. Sylvia Lingren was low gross winner with Corinne Floyd two strokes off as runner-up.

Lynn Girard, Sam Jones, Diane Kaiser, Lorraine Lawrence and Marion Zboyovsky all shot low nets. KP (closest to the pin) winner was Sylvia Lingren.

Sept. 12 saw the second round of the Two Ball Competition and the Par Cup Playoff. Floyd shot low gross and Christine McGovern was runner-up.

Low net winners were Kaiser, Jones, Elaine Winter, Judy Merrett, Girard and Zboyovsky.

The only birdie of the day was shot by Floyd. Chip-ins were carded by Carol Peterson, Girard and Lingren. Kaiser fired K.P.

Novelty Day was played on Sept. 19. It was best front or back nine. Low net winners were Girard, (well ahead of the pack), Jones, McGovern, Zboyovsky, Kaiser and Winter.

Girard birdied both No. 10 and 12. Clarkson birdied No. 1. Chip-ins were carded by Girard,Jones and Clarkson.

Kaiser took KP on No. 1 and Jones shot KP on No. 7.On Sept. 26, the ladies played on two teams, captain versus

vice-captain. The vice-captain’s team of Floyd, Merrett, Girard, Lingren, Lawrence, Irene Pearse, Peterson and Kaiser were the winners.

The KP was not claimed.The final golf day was played on Oct. 3 with the weather

cooperating beautifully.The ladies played the traditional end of the season Tombstone

and Horse Races. Clarkson was the Tombstone winner and Jones captured the Horse Race.

The ladies have enjoyed another successful season of golf. The banquet was being held on Oct. 7, with presentations and awards.

You need not be a member to join us next season. All are welcome.

— submitted by Norma O’Connell

Ladies card another fine March Meadows season

March Meadows Senior Men’s golf reportA short sunny break during the recent deluge provided a great chance for the final men’s event of the season and the annual awards banquet.

The winners of the Iron Man Challenge (players use only two clubs and a putter), were Tom Clarkson, Ken Floyd and Jim Peterson with a net score of 32 over the nine holes.

There were other great scores and several birdies recorded. It makes Duffer O’Doul wonder why we normally carry 14 weapons in our golf bags!

After a great lunch we got down to business, presenting trophies and awards for the year.

Dale O’Connel appeared genuinely flabbergasted as he was called upon to accept one of the more sought-after trophies, the Low Net Champion. Lance Lingren was runner-up.

Floyd won the Low Gross Championship. Peterson is the new Match Play Champion and accepted the new trophy donated by Galaxy Motors. John Barger, last year’s champion was runner up.

Roy Lavigne won the Captain’s Pick Award for his long-time membership and dedication to the game, not to mention his ability to entertain us weekly with new jokes.

In the golf skill awards, Jug Kalar had the most KPs (closest to the pins), with Ray Bourassa as runner up. Most birdies was won by Dave Huggins, Kalar was runner up.

Bourassa had the most chip-ins, while Frank Fraser was second. John McCormick had the most sandy pars, with Don Cochrane in second place.

A putting average of 1.55 per hole won Jug Kalar first place while Leo Tardiff with 1.61 was second.

We would like the management, restaurant staff, pro-shop staff and the greens keepers that we appreciate their contributions to another great year of

senior men’s golf. Although some players continue to golf all year, weather

permitting, our official season will begin again next April. — submitted by Rick Nott

Surprised O’Connel this year’s low net champion

submittedDale O’Connel receives the men’s Low Net Trophy for 2013 golf season at March Meadows Golf Club.


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KELLERMAN, Dorothy Iris (Fort)

June 15,1925 - Sept 28,2013

at Cowichan District Hospital It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma, Iris, known to those closest to her simply as “Ma”, peacefully on September 28, 2013 at the age of 88. Iris fought many battles with her health during her lifetime. Her love of life and her family gave her the unparalleled strength

to fight a valiant fight. She is predeceased by her parents, Emile Fort and Nina Brockman, and her sons-in-law Albert (Iggy) Fothergill and Austin Holman as well as her faithful companions--her dogs, Eyore and Little Joe. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Victor, and children Ronnie (Richard), Pat (Shauna), Rebecca (Steve) and Lindy-Lou (Doug); grandchildren Todd, Alisa, James, April, Stacey, Cody, Carley, Sam, Dustin, Dane, Sadie, Luke, Caitlin, Frank and Rachel as well as 18 great-grandchildren. Iris was so proud of her large family and never missed an opportunity to brag about them. Her wallet was always bulging with photos. Iris was born an only child in Nanaimo, B.C. and moved to Port Alberni at the age of 18 to work in the plywood mill there. Upon moving to the Cowichan Valley many knew her as a waitress at the old “Greenhaven Café” in Duncan. She later moved to Lake Cowichan and from there to Youbou where her and Victor raised their family and lived for the next 55 years. Iris loved nature and the outdoors, especially the sun and the water. She enjoyed long walks with her dogs (the late Eyore and Little Joe and, more recently, with grandson, Dustin’s, dog, Chance.) One of her favorite activities was to drive down to “the foot” and have a sub at Subway or a Teenburger at A&W or her favorite Hazlenut Latte (with lots of whipped cream) at the new Tim Horton’s. She was an avid sun-worshipper and was known for her deep, year-round tan, the result of being found, more often than not in summer, basking in the sun on her favorite beaches at Pine Point and Maple Grove. She eagerly awaited her first swim of the year in Cowichan Lake on the 24th of May. Iris was well-known for her superior cooking and baking and always “cooked for an army”. No one ever left hungry. Her adage in life was “more is better “. Everything was always home-made until her declining health forced her to make some concessions. An all-encompassing love for animals and their well-being led to her staunch support of the SPCA, Cowichan Cat Rescue and other organizations and she had many “pets”, both domestic and not-so-domestic from the bear she fed that climbed through her bedroom window one day to the many raccoons (who she affectionately called her “coonies”) who would wait patiently at her patio door and the hummingbirds (her “hummers”) who came by the dozens to feast from the numerous feeders she tirelessly re-filled. They will all miss her kindness. We would like to thank the many doctors, nurses, specialists, care-aides and physic teams who cared so compassionately for Iris during her last months at Cowichan District Hospital, Cairnsmore Place and Cowichan Lodge. Know that you all made her feel special and loved during this last stage of her life. Avery special, big thank-you to Dr. Stacey McDonald for her unflagging support, honesty, understanding, patience and excellent medical care. You are everything a doctor should be and more. We were so fortunate to have you to care for Iris! Even though we know you were tired and it was time for you to go, mom, we are so very, very sad to have to say good-bye, but we take comfort in knowing that you are once again on the lake where you so loved to be and have been re-united with your faithful companions Eyore and Little Joe who have been waiting patiently there for you. Your absence in our lives has left a large void which will take time to heal but we know that you are now at peace. You have taught us all to be strong and to never give up. There will be no formal service at Iris’ request. Her wish was to be cremated and for her ashes to be taken on the wind and spread over the waters of Cowichan Lake at Mcneil’s Beach which holds so many fond memories for her from all the years we spent camping there. This will take place in the Spring of 2014 with a Celebration of Life to follow. An announcement will be made closer to that time.Donations may be made in Iris” name to the SPCA.As mom would always say “Follow Your Dreams” and “God Bless”.In memory of Iris please be kind to animals and enjoy the beauty of nature. Online condolences may be offered at

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KUCHIRKA, Margaret Ruth

Ruth slipped away from us Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Kiwanis Lodge in Nanaimo, age 88.

Born January 25, 1925 in Montreal to Herbert and Isabella Sudds (nee Oliver) she was a middle child of 9 children, all of whom she survived. Ruth worked at the Queen Alexandria Children’s and St Joseph’s Hospitals in Victoria, and for many years at the Cedar Inn in Youbou.

Her volunteer work was remarkable. She was a Sunday School teacher, a Girl Guide leader and a member of the hospital auxiliary but the volunteer work dearest to her heart was with the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary at Branch 53 in Duncan and Branch 210 in Lake Cowichan for which she was awarded a Life Membership. She was a Past President who made many friends there and worked countless hours in the kitchen catering and on the poppy campaign.

She loved crafts, particularly to crochet and work with flowers, and she loved a good game of Bingo. In her younger years in Youbou her family dinners were legendary. She loved children and was always caring for some - either her own grandchildren or babysitting others’.

Happy go lucky at heart and always laughing, telling a joke, or singing, Ruth will be remembered for her generosity and willingness to help anyone she came upon. She is survived by her daughter, Olena, son-in-law Scott McCallum, granddaughters Nicole, with great-granddaughter Sophie, and Vanessa, with grand son-in-law Geoff Kee, “adopted” grandsons Sean and Jason Powell and their families, Olena’s Father Mike Kuchirka, best friend forever Edie Wort, and many friends and extended family. She was predeceased by her son, John Hatfield, who lived forever in her heart.

The family sincerely thanks everyone at Kiwanis House for the loving assistance provided to Ruth during the 9 years she resided there and to the staff at Kiwanis Lodge for the beyond excellent care and devotion shown to her during her final days there. Thanks also to Dr. Miguel Pereira for his attention, expertise, and care. The kindness shown by all of you is appreciated more than they can say.

A memorial tea and Legion Remembrance Service will be held Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Duncan United

Church Hall, 246 Ingram Street, Duncan. Please bring your memories and a good laugh…Ruth would want

it that way. As she was fond of saying, “Don’t say goodbye. Say, so long…until we meet again.”

POTTER, Noreen MaryIt is with great sadness that the family of Noreen Mary Potter announce her passing on October 6, 2013 four days before her 86th birthday. She was born in St. Vital, Manitoba, lived in Calgary for most of her life, retired to Mesachie Lake, B.C. and passed away peacefully at the Cowichan District Hospital. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the sensitive and caring staff there. Our sweet and loving

Nonie will be truly missed. A celebration of her life will take place in Calgary at a later date. Online condolences may be made at

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GRIFFITHS HOME PLUMBING CENTRE

251 Government St. ,Duncan

250-746-4534

VETERINARIAN

20+ years experience

250-749-4997250-709-5103

COVAL PLUMBING After hour service | Seniors’ discounts Renovations | New construction | RepairsHot water tanks | Drain cleaning Septic Design & InstallationWater services

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Cowichan Veterinary Housecall Services

250-932-5552

“Sharing the care.”

Dr. Brenda Bernhardt

Vaccinations, de-wormer medical examinations,

fl ea control, nutrition consults, microchips, vet products,

minor surgeries, private euthanasia

SERVICE, REPAIR AND INSTALL– ONE CALL COVERS IT ALL –For your free in home heating estimate

250.746.1666

FOR ALL YOUR HEATINGand COOLING NEEDS

• Oil, Gas & Electric Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Duct Cleaning

accurate air

Visit www.accurate-air.ca for internet specials!

250-732-4570Shane Baker

MINI EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT SERVICES

Landscaping | Septic Services

DUMP TRUCK: 1-6 YARDS

EXCAVATING

INDEPENDENTCRAFTSMANFinishing carpenter with over 24 years experience.

Quality comes first.• Renovations • Installations • Framing

• All Finishing Carpentry • Custom Kitchens • Laminate Flooring • Decks • Fences

• Sheds • Additions • Windows & Doors

JOHN PORTELANCE250-749-3174

CARPENTRY

Cowichan Lake SERVICE DIRECTORY

GAS BAR

TIPTONS GAS BAR

Gas • Diesel Boat Gas

Confections • Bait • Ice250-749-6133

OPEN: Mon.-Sat: 5a.m.-10p.m.Sun: 7a.m. - 8p.m.

14 North Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan

PETS & SUPPLIES STORAGE

• Fish • Pet food/supplies • Otter Co-op Livestock Feed • Wood Pellets • GroomingMONTHLY VET CLINIC

with Dr. Nancy Holling 170A Cowichan Lake Rd.

250-749–4454

Cowichan PetEmporium (1996)

MARKET

Now in our 7th year!Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p. m.

May 18 thru to ThanksgivingEverything is grown, baked,

or hand crafted by our vendors. New vendors or buskers welcome. Call Bob at:250-749-7233 or 250-510-1113

Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market

Every Saturday 10am - 2pm

May until Thanksgiving

Look for in-season local produce, sewing,

baking, preserves, arts & crafts and more!

Follow the signs to Greenchain Gardens and

Coffee Mill in Honeymoon Bay.

new vendors welcome

Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market

Every Saturday 10am - 2pm

May until Thanksgiving

Look for in-season local produce, sewing,

baking, preserves, arts & crafts and more!

Follow the signs to Greenchain Gardens and

Coffee Mill in Honeymoon Bay.

new vendors welcome

TREE SERVICETree Service

• Topping, Limbing, Falling

• Selective or Clear Cut Logging

• Commercial & Residential

• Dangerous Tree Removal/Storm Prevention

• 140 HP chipper for fast, efficient cleanup

• Insured & Licensed • Free Estimates & Advice

250-748-3939

Tree Service

TIRES

En-TIRE-lyat your Service

250-749-6614

TRUCKING

TOP SOIL • BARK MULCH COMPOST • SAND • GRAVEL

Specializing in delivering1 - 5 yard loads.

Bill: 250-701-5153

A Guide to Professional Services in the Cowichan Lake Area

SMALL ADS WORK!

SMALL ADS WORK!

Do you have a service Lakers

need to know about?

Advertise in the Service Directory

Call the Gazette 250.749.4383

Do you have a service Lakers

need to know about?

Advertise in the Service Directory

Call the Gazette 250.749.4383

STORAGE

Lake CowiChan Storage

• rVs • Campers • Boats

• Sea Doos • atVs • trucks

• Heavy Duty equipment

[email protected]

The inside back: A little of this and that

☞ Local services and businesses• Saint Christopher and Saint Aidan’s Anglican

Church will be holding their family fun Fall Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring a kids’ pinata party at 1 p.m. Proceeds from your support at the fair will go to the operation of the church.

• The Youbou Community Church Society will be hosting craft sales on Saturday, November 16 and 23 and Dec. 7 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church’s hall in

the basement. Proceeds from these sales will go towards upgrades to the

75-year-old church to help bring heating costs down and to returning the exterior of the church to its original state so it can attain heritage building status.

The society is collecting original Youbou recipes for a cookbook. Bring them along to the next society meeting on Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. or email them to [email protected].

Call 250-710-3237 or email to the address above for more information.

• Keep an eye out for the girls in blue and brown uniforms. It’s Girl Guide cookie time. The tasty chocolate mint cookies are being sold door to door for $5 a box.

If you haven’t been asked and would like a box call 250-749-3220

☞ Open house for CVRD Area FOn Saturday, Oct. 19 CVRD Area F residents are invited

to attend an Open House information session and discussion at the Honeymoon Bay Hall, 10022 Park Drive, starting at 10 a.m.

Select CVRD staff members will be present and available to answer questions and provide information on various topics of interest. Engineering staff will be providing tours of the Honeymoon Bay water system treatment building, production well, and associated infrastructure. The local volunteer fire department will display equipment and demonstrate skills as part of a CVRD region-wide volunteer firefighter recruitment initiative.

Some topics of discussion may include CVRD budgets, backyard burning, the new automated curbside collection, water and sewer systems

Residents in attendance can enter to win a bear proofing kit for their new curbside garbage tote — installed value is $60.

“Join your neighbours for a coffee or tea and perhaps a donut and some stimulating conversation,” said CVRD Area F Director Ian Morrison. “Your opinion is important and valued and worth sharing. There is always something we can learn from one another.”

For further information or to suggest additional topics of discussion for the open house, email Ian Morrison at [email protected] or [email protected], or call 250-749-0134 or his cell: 250-510-7163.

Malcolm ChalmersCorrection, Oct. 9, Fire Prevention Feature, names and titlesFront row: Bill Bergen, Liz Smith, Paul Zalinko, Ryan Eve and Captain Kevin Smith, Back row: Captain Kirk Klenke, Deputy Chief Dave Middlemost, Owen Robertson and Lieutenant Casey Van Dalen. Missing from photo: Trevor LeBlanc, Toni Old, Brad Smith, Nick Sohye and Gary Eve.

GazetteLake Cowichan Country Grocer made a cheque presentation to the Cowichan Lake Food Bank on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The money was raised through their customers, team members and of course Pepsi who supported the Share your Heart promotion. Jenn Pollner, left, of Country Grocer presents the cheque to Dianne Jay, Kathryn Worsley, Paula MacGregor, Cindy Vaast and Betty Sanddar from the Lake Cowichan Food Bank.


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Lake Cowichan Gazette, October 16, 2013