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Ollie Fawcett holds the Lake Cowichan and District Minor Hockey Jamboree’s trophy celebrating the Lakers Blue team’s win. “It’s the fi rst time since 2009 the Blue Team has won,” exclaimed parent Jen Fawcett.

From left back: Ethan Anderson, Elijah Vaughan, Tyler Friesen, and Noah MurdochFrom left front: Eben Heyward, Ollie Fawcett, Jordan Nicholson and Kenley Knott.

Malcolm Chalmers

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Ross Armour LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

It wasn’t the news Palsson Elementary School was hoping for, but it’s good news nonetheless.

Palsson will receive a $5,000 grant to improve the school’s playground after fi nishing in the top 10 of the Aviva Community Fund competition which began back in the fall.

Although the school learned

yesterday it had not won the $50,000 grand prize in its category, the $5,000 was guaranteed to every fi nalist that qualifi ed during a community voting period.

“The winners were announced on Canada AM yesterday morning between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. and we’re very happy we’re going to get $5,000 to help towards our new playground,” said Karen Hoskins, chairperson of Palsson’s Parent Advisory Council.

As a result of receiving the prize

money, the attention of Hoskins and company will now turn to add-ons to the current playground in existence at the school.

“We’re looking at add-ons and purchasing a new structure to go with the existing one,” said Hoskins, who is unsure thus far as to when the PAC will receive the money from Aviva.

“We will also continue to work in conjunction with the school board (School District 79) who have stated there could be a further $8,000 available to us from them around April.”

Erica Blume, a substitute teacher

at the school, entered Palsson’s bid for a brand-new playground into the competition back in September.

“We’re very excited to be $5,000 closer to building our new playground,” said Blume. “It’s more money than we had in hand when we entered the competition and is a good paycheck for two months work.”

Blume also believes the competition has raised more awareness throughout the community of Palsson’s evident need for a new playground.

“It’s not just used by the school, it’s used by the community too. It’s

about getting a more appropriate place for the children to play well in school.

“My son is four and he will go to that school and he uses it to play when we pick his sister up and she’s eight. (The current playground structure) is a great size for four year-olds but not great for eight and nine year-olds. We’ll try again next year and hopefully we’ll bring home all of the money.”

The top 10 fi nalists were then judged by a panel who based the fi nal result on longevity, likelihood of success, number of votes and originality amongst other things.

Close: School fi nishes off the podium in bid to earn $50,000 for new playground

Palsson celebrates $5,000 win but falls short of grand prize

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Mike D’Amour Lake CowiChan Gazette

It will be a while before a longtime champion of Cowichan River ecosystems gets his wish to see warning signs at the boat launch.

Paul Rickard asked the Lake Cowichan Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee to post a sign warning about anchoring watercraft over spawning grounds.

In a letter to the committee, Rickard said he’s become aware of increased boat traffic on the Cowichan River.

“At times up to 40 boats per day on the lower river alone,” he said, noting the issue was a topic of discussion at a recent Region 1 Provincial Fisheries Advisory committee.

“We need to educate drift boat anglers about the danger of anchoring on the spawning areas of the salmon and steelhead in the river.”

In a later interview, Rickard said ignorance is the difference between life and death for many, many fish.

“When you drop an anchor (on spawning grounds) it crushes eggs and embryo fish that are still under the gravel,” he said.

If the anchors are dragged, it has the

potential “to wipe out a whole spawning” site, he said.

“It’s just a matter of ignorance rather than a lack of concern,” Rickard said.

Mayor Ross Forrest said he understands the intent of the sign.

“I don’t have any problem with them making boaters aware,” he said at the Jan. 7 meeting.

Councillor Tim McGonigle wondered aloud if the sign might serve a better purpose in a different location.

“Would it be better placed down river closer to the (affected) area?”

The site where Rickard wants to see the sign is actually on Catalyst Paper property.

“That’s right, and that’s where our boat launch is, right at the weir,” said Mayor Ross Forrest.

“The town leases the boat launch, so we have to work with Catalyst on that.”

Added Nagi Rizk, the town’s superintendent of Public Works and Engineering Services: “My own opinion is it’s one too many signs.”

Regardless, the matter was referred to the advisory planning committee.

“We did that because our APC is doing some work with a group on wayward signing for the town and we want signage that’s consistent, we don’t want 20 different styles of signage through the town,” said Forrest.

“If it fits in with the other signage it will be fine.”

Concern: boat anchors in spawning grounds

Conservationists want warning sign to protect fish from boaters

MIke D’Amour Lake CowiChan Gazette

An urban drainage study that began last year is expected to be completed in 2014, Lake Cowichan Public Works Committee heard.

“We got a grant last year just to look at storm drainage runoff and stuff like that,” said Mayor Ross Forrest.

“It was part of a gas tax grant we got — $172,000 I believe it was — to do a study of various areas around town that have the potential to flood.”

Forrest said some areas in town are prone to flooding and “we do have some sloppy” areas.

The study has been ongoing for several months and Forrest said “we will be ramping it up soon.”

“It will be completed this year,” added Councillor Bob Day, who noted at the Jan. 7 meeting the study is being entirely paid for by the province.

Draining study to be completed this year

2 Wednesday, January 29, 2014 THE LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE www.lakecowichangazette.com

Malcolm Chalmers Lake CowiChan Gazette

Lake Cowichan Fire Chief Doug Knott has a rule: “No training, no boat.”

That’s why members have spent so much time learning boat rescue techniques for river and lake rescues

since the their new rescue boat and rapid deployment craft arrived last year.

Swift water rescue trainers from Raven Rescue of Smithers B.C. were hired to teach the members water rescue and boat control in flowing rivers. Members have also been taught safe operation of their jet boat on Lake Cowichan.

“We are training them in all disciplines of rescue, swift water, technical rope rescue, ice rescue, as well as operating the jet boat safely.” commented Craig Gerrard from Raven Rescue.

The morning of Jan. 18 at Little Beach

on the Cowichan River was cool but sunny. The firefighters were suited up in their Stanfields and survival suits to act as victims and rescuers as they practiced a multitude of different scenarios.

The LCFD’s jet boat and a yellow rapid deployment craft were used to assist swift water rescuers in performing these tasks.

With a campfire on shore to warm up by, the firefighters were eager to be in — or out of — the water.

There will be at least one more training session in February before all the firefighters are proficient in these rescue procedures.

Rescue crews get their feet wet

Malcolm Chalmers

Lake Cowichan Fire Department firefighter Steve Johnson tosses a life-line to fellow firefighter Mark Johnson, who is acting as the victim, during a swift-water rescue training session in the Cowichan River on Jan.18.

Practice makes perfect: Training key as fire crews get used to their new res-cue equipment

www.lakecowichangazette.com THE LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE Wednesday, January 29, 2014 3

Ashley Degraaf Lake CowiChan Gazette

Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder said she was recently reminded there’s never a good time to leave.

And that rang true for the 10-year New Democratic Party Member of Parliament Thursday morning, as she announced she will not be putting her name forward in the next federal election.

Crowder told the media spending more time with her family is the main reason she’s decided to step down when her term ends, 18 months from now.

“I will not be retiring. I will be stepping away from the job as a Member of Parliament but I fully expect to continue to be active in my community, working hard for the things I believe in,” Crowder said during a press conference held at her constituency office on Ingram Street in Duncan. “It’s hard to walk away.”

Crowder has being chewing on the decision since the fall, but it really hit home during the Christmas holidays.

“I have three adorable grandchildren who live on the other side of the continent and with my travel schedule I simply don’t see them enough and they’re growing up before my eyes and it’s time for me to make them a priority.”

The decision didn’t stem from the federal decision last year to split her riding into the new Nanaimo-Ladysmith and Cowichan-Malahat-Langford ridings.

“It was a factor in that it was a good time for me to make that decision, but the riding being divided in half wasn’t the driving force in this,” she said. “It started in the fall, when people started asking where I was going to run. That’s never been a question before, I was always going to run.

“When people started asking me, I thought I need to make a conscious decision about this. And as I thought about it, and thought I’m actually going to be 63 in 2015 and I thought can I do another four years? I would be 67 by 2019.”

Crowder supporters say she will leave big shoes to fill.

“She was very concerned about things, sincerely,

not for things because it was the right thing to say, but because she meant what she said,” long-time NDP volunteer Trudy Thorgeirson said.

Thorgeirson worked closely with Crowder even before she was first elected in 2004, and in many different organizations, not just in her position as MP.

“I started working with her even before she got onto North Cowichan (council),” Thorgeirson said. “We worked together when I was president of the Volunteer Cowichan board, and I was able to get her on the board. I think it was Toastmasters where we met in the first place.

“She was really just a very friendly person and very easy to work with and get along with. I never found her cross, just very pleasant.”

Crowder said she couldn’t be more proud of the work the NDP team has done and looks forward to the day there’s an NDP government in Ottawa.

“My goal is to make sure that both ends of the riding stay New Democrat and I’m happy I will be able to work with the successful candidate in the nomination race to make sure that happens,” she said.

“When I joined Parliament in 2004, there was 19 NDP members in Parliament and now we’re the official opposition,” she said proudly.

She is also proud of her work on the issue of derelict vessels.

“(And) I’m proud to be a sponsor of a bill to develop a national strategy on combating poverty. It hasn’t come up in debate at the house but I’m proud to be a sponsor of that bill.

“I also had my motion passed unanimously, in 2006 I think, on Jordan’s Principle, which talked about putting First Nations children first instead of having governments fight over who should pay and we’re starting to see some results on that and that’s an achievement that will be there long after I’m gone.”

But, after 10 years and numerous miles travelled, Crowder says it’s that time.

“I love my community and it has been a huge privilege to serve here. I want to thank people for their support, their caring and compassion,” she said.

Ashley Degraaf

Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder announced Thursday she will not be running in the next federal election.

Jean Crowder: multi-term representative cites family in decision to step aside at the end of her term

Lake voters soon to be in the hunt for a new MP

Ross Armour Lake CowiChan Gazette

This summer’s Canada Day is likely to have double the celebrations in Lake Cowichan.

Alongside the inevitable antics and extravaganza to celebrate the country’s anniversary, July 1 is seemingly set to be an extra day of jubilation for the town itself.

Council is planning that day to serve as dedication day for the new town square.

“July 1 would be a good opportunity to have the dedication day and ceremonies for the town square as there’d be lots of participation of First Nations who might bring some danc-ers as well,” said chief administrative officer Joseph A. Fernandez, at a sustainable planning committee meeting held Jan. 21 at city hall.

Mayor Ross Forrest was on board.

“We feel that’d be a good day as I know Councillor (Bob) Day

already thinks Heritage Days and Lake Days might be too big,” said the mayor.

Councillor Tim McGonigle was also for the idea of a double celebration come July.

“That would obvi-ously be in conjunction with the Canada Day celebrations. I think it’d be great.”

Renfrew Town Square will be finished within the next few months prior to the summer.

Also on the agenda was the topic of a similar dedication day for the improvements at Saywell Park. McGo-nigle believes Heritage

Days might work for that.

“Saywell Park could be done in conjunction with Heritage Days as we have the log truck parade and kids’ parade, so there’s an opportunity for par-ticipation there as well. That’s the May long weekend. We obviously have to contact the heritage society and ask them if we can piggy-back on top.”

Forrest was once again on the same wavelength.

“We had a follow up to our sports wall on Heritage Days before and it worked very well,” said the mayor.

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Paul Rickard asked the Lake Cowichan Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee to post a sign warning about anchoring watercraft over spawning grounds.

In a letter to the committee, Rickard said he’s become aware of increased boat traffic on the Cowichan River.

“At times up to 40 boats per day on the lower river alone,” he said, noting the issue was a topic of discussion at a recent Region 1 Provincial Fisheries Advisory committee.

“We need to educate drift boat anglers about the danger of anchoring on the spawning areas of the salmon and steelhead in the river.”

In a later interview, Rickard said ignorance is the difference between life and death for many, many fish.

“When you drop an anchor (on spawning grounds) it crushes eggs and embryo fish that are still under the gravel,” he said.

If the anchors are dragged, it has the

potential “to wipe out a whole spawning” site, he said.

“It’s just a matter of ignorance rather than a lack of concern,” Rickard said.

Mayor Ross Forrest said he understands the intent of the sign.

“I don’t have any problem with them making boaters aware,” he said at the Jan. 7 meeting.

Councillor Tim McGonigle wondered aloud if the sign might serve a better purpose in a different location.

“Would it be better placed down river closer to the (affected) area?”

The site where Rickard wants to see the sign is actually on Catalyst Paper property.

“That’s right, and that’s where our boat launch is, right at the weir,” said Mayor Ross Forrest.

“The town leases the boat launch, so we have to work with Catalyst on that.”

Added Nagi Rizk, the town’s superintendent of Public Works and Engineering Services: “My own opinion is it’s one too many signs.”

Regardless, the matter was referred to the advisory planning committee.

“We did that because our APC is doing some work with a group on wayward signing for the town and we want signage that’s consistent, we don’t want 20 different styles of signage through the town,” said Forrest.

“If it fits in with the other signage it will be fine.”

Concern: boat anchors in spawning grounds

Conservationists want warning sign to protect fish from boaters

MIke D’Amour Lake CowiChan Gazette

An urban drainage study that began last year is expected to be completed in 2014, Lake Cowichan Public Works Committee heard.

“We got a grant last year just to look at storm drainage runoff and stuff like that,” said Mayor Ross Forrest.

“It was part of a gas tax grant we got — $172,000 I believe it was — to do a study of various areas around town that have the potential to flood.”

Forrest said some areas in town are prone to flooding and “we do have some sloppy” areas.

The study has been ongoing for several months and Forrest said “we will be ramping it up soon.”

“It will be completed this year,” added Councillor Bob Day, who noted at the Jan. 7 meeting the study is being entirely paid for by the province.

Draining study to be completed this year



Lake Cowichan Fire Chief Doug Knott has a rule: “No training, no boat.”

That’s why members have spent so much time learning boat rescue techniques for river and lake rescues

since the their new rescue boat and rapid deployment craft arrived last year.

Swift water rescue trainers from Raven Rescue of Smithers B.C. were hired to teach the members water rescue and boat control in flowing rivers. Members have also been taught safe operation of their jet boat on Lake Cowichan.

“We are training them in all disciplines of rescue, swift water, technical rope rescue, ice rescue, as well as operating the jet boat safely.” commented Craig Gerrard from Raven Rescue.

The morning of Jan. 18 at Little Beach

on the Cowichan River was cool but sunny. The firefighters were suited up in their Stanfields and survival suits to act as victims and rescuers as they practiced a multitude of different scenarios.

The LCFD’s jet boat and a yellow rapid deployment craft were used to assist swift water rescuers in performing these tasks.

With a campfire on shore to warm up by, the firefighters were eager to be in — or out of — the water.

There will be at least one more training session in February before all the firefighters are proficient in these rescue procedures.

Rescue crews get their feet wet

Malcolm Chalmers

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Practice makes perfect: Training key as fire crews get used to their new res-cue equipment

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Premier Christy Clark has set off a storm of protest by imposing a referendum on new Lower Mainland transportation improvements, timed with the province-wide municipal elections on Nov. 15.

Even if you don’t live in Metro Vancouver, you’re not immune from this long-running saga. Provincial and federal governments use your tax dollars for the big stuff, including the SkyTrain Canada Line to Vancouver airport and the South Fraser Perimeter Road, a new truck route to port facilities at Tsawwassen.

Clark has promised a bridge replacement for the George Massey tunnel under the Fraser River, which may or may not be tolled like the Port Mann bridge. The patchwork of Lower Mainland tolls is a growing political liability for the B.C. Liberal government, and if further tolls are avoided, major works elsewhere in the province may be delayed as the budget is eaten up by the big cities.

Clark announced the Massey tunnel replacement in a September 2012 speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities. Transportation Minister Todd Stone inherited the mess left behind by former minister Kevin Falcon, who took transit authority away from Metro Vancouver politicians. He appointed a board of experts and set up a toothless “mayors’ council” to rubber-stamp their decisions, after forcing through the Canada Line ahead of a long-promised transit extension to the east.

Local politicians wrangled for years over that eastern extension. They fi nally settled on surface light rail, only to be overruled by the province, which wanted the vastly more expensive SkyTrain.

The latest rebuke to the mayors’

council was when they decided not to proceed with a costly new electronic fare card system. Falcon reversed that one after taking a junket to London and falling in love with their “Oyster card” subway system. All the glitches from TransLink’s new “Compass card” program will be encountered this summer, just before those mayors go to the polls to face voter wrath.

Speaking of reversals, Stone is now demanding the mayors come up with their list of priorities for new projects. They are expected to believe their choices won’t be overruled again.

Stone correctly notes that Vancouver wants SkyTrain on Broadway, Surrey wants new surface light rail, and other Lower Mainland communities want new road and bridge works. Local

governments have a long history of parochial squabbling, getting their pet projects done and then suddenly developing the urge to rein in spending once it’s time to dig deep for their neighbours.

Lower Mainland taxpayers are weary and confused by all this reorganizing and in-fi ghting. Many likely believe that it is their regional government that has imposed the Port Mann bridge tolls, when in fact that is a provincial highway project over which they had no say.

Clark has made it clear there is no going back from a November referendum on new regional transportation fi nancing tools, a promise explicit in the B.C. Liberal election platform. She hopes it will increase the dismal voter turnout for local votes.

If it does that, it may be worth it. Right now, civic elections are dismal affairs, with voter turnout and awareness of local issues drifting from bad to worse.Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. Reach him at t� [email protected].

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And so the controversial two-tier payment system at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre creeps towards its conclusion.

And, predictably, it’s not with the clamour of righteous debate around a board table, or the political fi reworks of an election campaign. No, it’s happening quietly and practically, through negotiated settlement.

Cowichan Tribes set the bar for co-operation way back when the pool fi rst opened, agreeing to contribute to the operating costs. And, slowly, one by one, the rest of the region has followed suit, signing on for sums they believe to be an appropriate refl ection of how much their residents use the pool.

The two-tier system is in place because of two truths that have had trouble co-existing: 1) residents outside of Duncan and North Cowichan are going to use the pool; 2) they aren’t going to use it nearly enough to justify being a full partner.

The solution, of course, is fi nding a middle ground — an out-of-tax-base contribution that subsidizes out-of-tax-base users to a degree that seems fair to those who are paying pool taxes.

And the best way to fi nd that is through negotiation.

Lake Cowichan taxpayers are the latest to sign on — paying about $2 a household to save those who use the pool about $6 a visit. Town councillors believe it is a fair deal. But they only signed on for one year so they can back out if their constituents vociferously disagree.

It mirrors a system that worked to get residents of south Cowichan aboard, and it likely will work for the last two remaining holdouts in west Cowichan.

The outlying communities do use the pool and aren’t opposed to paying their fair share.

It’s just about fi nding that share.— Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

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Margo Bethune “I don’t think it is a place for

children, except if it is a family supper and they are only in there until a certain hour.”

Kristal Friesen “I guess it depends on their age. A

mom bringing in a few-weeks-old is a different thing than a two-year-old running around. Do they have differ-ent hours that children can come in? That would make a difference.”

Jane Way “I have mixed feelings about

that. I think it is a good idea for families to stay together, but I don’t know about exposing kids to alcohol.”

Tangerine Penney “I think it’s all right for fami-

lies to go and have a meal togeth-er but on the other hand some people under the infl uence can act questionable. Do you really want your children to see that? I think in the end they should probably leave it as it is. There are plenty of family restaurants to go to.”

Steve Lungal “In Germany kids are allowed in

as well. I don’t think it really mat-ters.”

Street BeatWith Malcolm Chalmers Do you think that children should be allowed

in pubs and bars with their parents?

On a recent drive home along Old Lake Cowichan road I was looking at the cedar trees there.

I noticed almost all of them were more gray than bright green and many had lots of brown branchlets on them. They did not appear to be happy.

The reason for my interest was inspired by something I had heard at a recent Watershed Board Speaker Series event called Nearing the Tipping Point, a very interesting presentation by UVic climatologist Dr. Richard Hebda. He explained that many of our cedars are suffering from drought, particularly this winter, and their shallow roots are not getting enough moisture.

The change in our precipitation patterns combined with the higher temperatures that are coming will make much of our area unsuitable for cedar trees in the very near future.

He said that 97 per cent of climatologists agree that global warming is here and it is being caused by human activities. He added that the title of his talk should be changed because recent measurements indicate we have already passed a couple of critical tipping points.

Our atmospheric CO2 levels have risen above 400 part per million and we have already warmed by .7 C and are on course for a minimum 1.5 C increase. The last time the CO2 levels were at 400 ppm, sea level was fi ve to seven metres higher than it is today due to arctic ice melting, which is now occurring. In order to keep it at 1.5 C we must reduce our CO2 emissions to 20 per cent of what they are today immediately. Clearly that is not going to happen.

The “Polar Vortex” that gives us our

California-like winter temperatures while freezing out the east, as well as the recent fl oods in Calgary, Toronto and Colorado are the effects of a slowing and meandering jet stream that is caused by increasing arctic temperatures.

He also said that most climatologists got it wrong, they were too conservative in their predictions and our planet is warming much faster than all but the boldest among them ever thought was possible.

Fascinating satellite photos of California taken Jan. 13 showed almost no snow in the

mountains and none in Nevada, the Central Basin was brown. The same shot taken on the same day last year showed Nevada white, lots of snow in the mountains and a green Central Basin. California has just declared a state of emergency for water. They must cut their water usage by 20 per cent immediately.

NOAA, the U.S. government climate branch is predicting that the current drought on the west coast on North America, which includes us, is expected to continue until at least April. This raises the potential for grave concern about the water levels in our lake and river later this year.

We would be wise to consider water conservation and storage much earlier than we normally would. Then again, there is no normal anymore and we should always be saving as much water as we can to insure resilience to these rapidly changing conditions.

Dr. Hebda had some good suggestions about what we can do to deal with this new reality. We all must do what we can to reduce CO2 emissions. Take fewer and shorter trips in your vehicle. Reduce air

travel. Use as little electric power as you can. These little steps will save you money and they all count to reduce climate change.

We can be proactive as well. Hebda suggests planting trees because they are the world’s best carbon sinks.

We must resist cutting the trees we have on our property. The scale of deforestation in our watershed is certainly not helping in this regard. The most effi cient carbon sequestration forest is old growth or mature second growth fi r, with an open, fi re-resistant forest fl oor. Increased forest fi re risk is another signifi cant effect of climate change that we will see in our community.

Dr. Hebda suggests the most important thing we all can do right now is grow more food locally. We are going to see a drastic increase in food prices this spring due to the California drought and increasing fuel costs.

The days of cheap agricultural products from thousands of miles away are numbered. We should grow as many

vegetables as we can on our properties and trade any surplus with our neighbours.

Our community leaders already have a plan to grow more food on our agricultural land. The business case for local food production is getting stronger every day. If we manage our water supply well we can take advantage of our warming climate, which very soon will be like California is today, according to Dr. Hebda. We will save money and be healthier in the bargain.

For those who are concerned about the declining value of our real estate, just think about what is going to happen to that trend in the coming decades as these plans take hold and literally bear fruit. About that time, sea level rise will be threatening Richmond and Delta and their food producing areas.

We are doing things here that few if any other places in Canada can match. We all know we live in a paradise and very soon the rest of Canada will realize it too.

Parker Jefferson is with the Cowichan River lobby group One Cowichan

In my opinion: Better management of our food and water best way to prepare for climate change

Get ready for the coming drought

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Several logging company employees of Western Forest Industries (WFI), Meade Creek logging division, took their team to the top, winning the prestigious Loggers Championship Cup at the 1950 Lake Cowichan Loggers Sports Day competition held annually.

The competitive events took place between employees from the many logging companies that operated in area. The majority of the men lived here in town or in one of the surrounding Lake communities.

The winning team members in the photo above, back row from left: Bill Cessford (Uncle Lorry to niece Gloria Long, nee Cessford); Bud Towle (husband of Audrey), Bob Alberts, Gordon Dods (father of Ernie Dods), Bob Wilkin (uncle of Bill Wilkin), Stan Whiteside. Kneeling, from left: Cecil Mc-Murtrie, Buzz Miles and Tommy Boulet.

Logging sports were very popu-lar in the 1950s and most participants, all local loggers, were very skilled and highly competi-tive when it came to the annual event. There were those who took competition to another level by participating in logging sports competi-tions in places like Squamish, Sooke, Prince George and even the Pacifi c National Exhibi-tion. During these years, loggers’ sports were the main attraction with people travelling from near and far to take in the sporting events in which competition took place between teams as well as individuals.

Youbou’s Bud Towle is thought to be the only living member of the team. He and his wife Audrey are both long-time Cowichan Lake area residents, Bud having arrived here with his parents and sister in 1945. He followed the footsteps of his dad, Ernie Towle, by working at WFI Meade Creek and later as bus driver for School District 66, Lake Cowichan.

Bill Cessford, known as Uncle Lorry by his niece Gloria Long, lived in the area for several years before moving away decades ago.

Bob Alberts spent many years here at the Lake where he and his wife Reta, were married in 1946. The family moved from Lake Co-wichan to Honeymoon Bay in 1963 where they

operated a family store before moving away in 1972.

Gordon Dods fi rst set foot in the Cowichan Lake area in 1929, when he and a friend drove up from Victoria in Gordon’s crank-up Model T Ford. The pair, planning to hunt deer, made their way to Honeymoon Bay where they ended up near Henry March’s fi eld (today March Mead-ows Golf Course).

Later that day they returned to Chemainus empty-handed. In 1942 he and wife Esther settled in this area where they raised their three

children. A well-known man and respected logger, Dods worked in the logging industry area for many years before retiring in 1973. Today his son Ernie lives in the family home near Lake Cowichan.

Shortly after coming to Lake Cowichan with his parents and sib-lings Tom Boulet began working “in the woods” at an early age. He began as a whistle punk before be-

ing assigned to the big skidder said his brother George Boulet.

Over the years he worked for WFI and several other logging operations before leaving to serve in the Pacifi c and Atlantic during the Second World War. He returned to the Lake where he and wife Helen raised their four children Terry, Jeanette, Ronnie and Cheryl. In 1990 Tom died in Victoria at age 73.

Buzz Miles, a log scaler at the time, arrived at Lake Cowichan (from Paldi) with wife Alice and young daughter Bonnie, in 1944. He soon after began working for WFI, Meade Creek as a scaler then later as bullbucker at Meade Creek Division and WFI Gordon River. Buzz and Alice moved from their home in Honeymoon Bay in 1985 and settled in Qualicum. Both have since passed away.

CORRECTION: Some Cowichan Lake area history by the num-

bers, Jan. 22. Thanks to regular column reader Lil Harvey

for pointing out an error in last week’s column, which should have read “Caycuse was also known as Camp 6.” not Camp 3 as printed.

Courtesy Kaatza Station Museum and Archives

The WFI logging employees win the local Loggers Sports Day Championship in 1950. The team went on to win again in 1952 and 1953.

The good ol’ days, when loggers were champions


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Occupation: Counsellor, Cowichan Lake Community ServicesI’ve always wanted to: go to ScotlandMost people don’t know that I: am double jointedBest thing about working here:are the people I meetFave activity: readingFave food: everythingWish I were better at: time managementMy guilty pleasure is: reading trashy celebrity magazinesMy go-to wardrobe staple: jeansI defi ne down time as: doing yoga My proudest moment is: the birth of my sonFave moment of the day: is morning; that’s when I have the most energyIn my fridge you’ll fi nd: yogurt, sauerkraut

I’m currently reading: One by One in the Darkness by Deirdre MaddenIn my car I listen to: an eclectic mix of CDsIf I was stuck on a desert island: I would defi nitely need musicIf I had a million dollars: I would pay off my student loans

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Several logging company employees of Western Forest Industries (WFI), Meade Creek logging division, took their team to the top, winning the prestigious Loggers Championship Cup at the 1950 Lake Cowichan Loggers Sports Day competition held annually.

The competitive events took place between employees from the many logging companies that operated in area. The majority of the men lived here in town or in one of the surrounding Lake communities.

The winning team members in the photo above, back row from left: Bill Cessford (Uncle Lorry to niece Gloria Long, nee Cessford); Bud Towle (husband of Audrey), Bob Alberts, Gordon Dods (father of Ernie Dods), Bob Wilkin (uncle of Bill Wilkin), Stan Whiteside. Kneeling, from left: Cecil Mc-Murtrie, Buzz Miles and Tommy Boulet.

Logging sports were very popu-lar in the 1950s and most participants, all local loggers, were very skilled and highly competi-tive when it came to the annual event. There were those who took competition to another level by participating in logging sports competi-tions in places like Squamish, Sooke, Prince George and even the Pacifi c National Exhibi-tion. During these years, loggers’ sports were the main attraction with people travelling from near and far to take in the sporting events in which competition took place between teams as well as individuals.

Youbou’s Bud Towle is thought to be the only living member of the team. He and his wife Audrey are both long-time Cowichan Lake area residents, Bud having arrived here with his parents and sister in 1945. He followed the footsteps of his dad, Ernie Towle, by working at WFI Meade Creek and later as bus driver for School District 66, Lake Cowichan.

Bill Cessford, known as Uncle Lorry by his niece Gloria Long, lived in the area for several years before moving away decades ago.

Bob Alberts spent many years here at the Lake where he and his wife Reta, were married in 1946. The family moved from Lake Co-wichan to Honeymoon Bay in 1963 where they

operated a family store before moving away in 1972.

Gordon Dods fi rst set foot in the Cowichan Lake area in 1929, when he and a friend drove up from Victoria in Gordon’s crank-up Model T Ford. The pair, planning to hunt deer, made their way to Honeymoon Bay where they ended up near Henry March’s fi eld (today March Mead-ows Golf Course).

Later that day they returned to Chemainus empty-handed. In 1942 he and wife Esther settled in this area where they raised their three

children. A well-known man and respected logger, Dods worked in the logging industry area for many years before retiring in 1973. Today his son Ernie lives in the family home near Lake Cowichan.

Shortly after coming to Lake Cowichan with his parents and sib-lings Tom Boulet began working “in the woods” at an early age. He began as a whistle punk before be-

ing assigned to the big skidder said his brother George Boulet.

Over the years he worked for WFI and several other logging operations before leaving to serve in the Pacifi c and Atlantic during the Second World War. He returned to the Lake where he and wife Helen raised their four children Terry, Jeanette, Ronnie and Cheryl. In 1990 Tom died in Victoria at age 73.

Buzz Miles, a log scaler at the time, arrived at Lake Cowichan (from Paldi) with wife Alice and young daughter Bonnie, in 1944. He soon after began working for WFI, Meade Creek as a scaler then later as bullbucker at Meade Creek Division and WFI Gordon River. Buzz and Alice moved from their home in Honeymoon Bay in 1985 and settled in Qualicum. Both have since passed away.

CORRECTION: Some Cowichan Lake area history by the num-

bers, Jan. 22. Thanks to regular column reader Lil Harvey

for pointing an error in last week’s column, which should have read “Caycuse was also known as Camp 6.” not Camp 3 as printed.

Courtesy Kaatza Station Museum and Archives

The WFI logging employees win local Loggers Sports Day Championship in 1950. The team went on to win again in 1952 and 1953.

The good ol’ days, when loggers were champions


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Rolli Gunderson

Occupation: Counsellor, Cowichan Lake Community ServicesI’ve always wanted to: go to ScotlandMost people don’t know that I: am double jointedBest thing about working here:are the people I meetFave activity: readingFave food: everythingWish I were better at: time managementMy guilty pleasure is: reading trashy celebrity magazinesMy go-to wardrobe staple: jeansI defi ne down time as: doing yoga My proudest moment is: the birth of my sonFave moment of the day: is morning; that’s when I have the most energyIn my fridge you’ll fi nd: yogurt, sauerkraut

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Fixer Upper! This house has good bones and just needs someone with vision to give it some TLC. Nice yard including a plum tree. Original wood � oors in the living room and upstairs bedrooms. Bring your creativity to this property!

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Look, it’s Grandma’s House. A great downtown location in Lake Cowichan, close to the shops, banks, senior centre and the Cowichan River. This home is move in ready – Don’t Delay!

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TWO C-1 COMMERCIAL LOTS6755 Fifth Street, Honeymoon Bay $200,000

#84 - 90 Lakeview $163,000

Privacy, garden, walking distance from Cowichan Lake; Open concept bungalow - remodeled kitchen & bath. Third bedroom could be a perfect studio. 2 large decks, raised gardening beds.

Two C-1 commercial lots offered for sale as a package. The pre-fabs are not included but are negotiable. There is a wide range of options with C-1 zoning which include: Retail, of� ce, clubs/theatre, auto supply, welding-machine shop or even a child care facility. These lots are the best Lake Cowichan has to offer!


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It’s that time of year again. Christmas craft fairs are a distant memory while the bright and busy days of summer markets are still months away.

But if you’re suffering withdrawals from the handcrafted treasures and delicious homemade goodies that abound at these venues, fear not, relief is at hand. On Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. till 2 pm, the Honeymoon Bay Community Hall will come alive with the third annual Cabin Fever Market.

“We really felt that we needed to do this. There’s no outdoor market between Thanksgiving and our start up on the May long weekend and we do this

to get people enthused again about the upcoming season,” says Honeymoon Bay Farmer’s Market manager, Bob Riddler. “It’s kind of a social thing and a start-up for the summer market people. Over 90 per cent of the vendors are the original market people.”

Those “market people” will be offering a wide variety of arts, crafts and food products sharing one thing in common; all items are hand-crafted and locally made.

“This is different than some markets that allow commercial vendors in. Ours are all handmade, homegrown with no commercial or secondhand goods,” says Riddler.

The vendors from the summer market come together to make

this event something special, with sneak previews of new items that they’ve been working on over the winter and homemade goodies on the lunch menu.

Local artist Carol Rettig, a regular at the outdoor summer market with her fresh homegrown veggies, will have her painting and art cards, as well as some more edible delights.

“I’ve got some wonderful herb-wine jellies which are great for glazing meat as well as a blackberry-merlot jelly that is unique and absolutely delicious,” says Rettig. “I’ve got some different types of homemade baking as well.”

Another local artist, Shelly Ogden will be there with her Sutton Creek Spice Blends. She brings in quality raw spices and teas from around the world and creates blends that will delight anyone who likes to cook.

“I’ve done up an assortment of blended curries from all over the world, as well as specialty teas. My lazy-gourmet packs are great for anyone,” says Ogden. “It’s going to be fun and we’ve got door-prizes, a raffle and an awesome home-made lunch for cheap!”

With 18 vendors already committed and lots of space available for anyone interested in coming out to showcase their wares, Bob Riddler is confident this will be another successful event for the Bay.

“It’s awesome,” says long time market contributor, Sharonann Dube. “Just so great to get out and shake out the cobwebs in the middle of winter. We reconnect and get re-inspired.”

For more information about the market or if you’re a local artist, crafter or busker interested in participating, contact market manager, Bob Riddler at 250-749-7233.

Diana Hutton

Guy Patten, left, chats with Honeymoon Bay Farmer’s Market manager, Bob Riddler.

Getting prepared: Annual event bridges the craft fair gap between Christmas and summer

Honeymoon Bay market-goers confident Cabin Fever is catching



Lake Cowichan is looking at the possibility of installing web-based global positioning systems on all of its vehicles.

It’s not an attempt to monitor employees, but an effort to save a few bucks and maybe cut down on pollution as well.

The decision was announced at the Jan. 7 meeting of Lake Cowichan’s Public Works Committee.

“We’re just doing some homework on it first and just looking into it,” said Lake Cowichan Mayor Ross Forrest of the proposal.

ACGlobal Systems, out of Trail, B.C. claims to be able to save the town more than $6,100 per year in fuel, as well as knocking back CO2 emissions by 20 per cent if all 14 vehicles are equipped with its GPS systems.

“(ACGlobal) claim there’s so much idling time they will be able to identify when vehicles

are idling and stopped.” “That’s how they claim all those savings, but

I’m kind of skeptical myself if there can be a 20 per cent savings,” he said.

“But they say if you buy their system, they guarantee the savings.”

That’s just one of the aspects of the offer the PWC is looking into. The other is the cost of the system.

Last year 14 town vehicles burned nearly $31,000 of fuel.

In a letter to the town, ACGlobal said its system would cut those costs by nearly $6,200 per year, and would reduce the CO2 emissions by 20 per cent.

The company said Lake Cowichan would also notice reduced wear and tear on the vehicles, reductions in travel and idle time and see better response times for emergency repair services, garbage collection and snow plowing.

However, at a cost of $200 per GPS unit, a one time “activation” charge of $25 per unit, and an additional 33 bucks a month per unit, Forrest admitted asking the crews to turn off the vehicle engines when they’re not in use might be a more cost-efficient way to go.

“Like I said, we’re just looking at it right now,” he said.

Idle no more: Town examining installation of GPS units in town vehicles by firm claiming 20 per cent savings

New GPS a way to save gas money?


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2013 Citizen of the YearAll citizens residing in the Cowichan Lake area are eligible for the:

‘Citizen of the Year Award’

Criteria for the Citizen of the Year Award:• Awarded to an individual who has spearheaded, organized or carried through a project that has

benefited the community as a whole during 2013.

2013 Nichole Stock Community Service AwardAll citizens residing in the Cowichan Lake area are eligible for the:

‘Nichole Stock Community Service Award’Criteria for Nichole Stock Community Service Award:

• An individual who has exemplified volunteerism;• Who has served the community unselfishly on an ongoing basis; and• Who has NOT received any remuneration for the volunteer activity for which the award is being proposed.

Nominations will be accepted from residents within the Cowichan Lake area for both of these awards.

• Petitions will NOT be accepted.• The Chamber reserves the right to withhold the awards should a sufficiently meritorious candidate not be nominated.

Winners will be announced at the Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 27th, 2014 at the Cowichan Lake Curling Lounge.

Community Awards

Cowichan Lake DistrictChamber of Commerce

Nomination Form

All entries must be submitted by 4:00 pm Monday, February 3, 2014. Choose

one of the section for Nomination. Outline the achievement of the nominee

as well which award they are being nominated for.

LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Submitted by: ________________________ Telephone: _____________Drop off your completed Nomination Entry at the Cowichan Lake District

Chamber of Commerce Visitor/Business Centre125C South Shore Road or Email a scan copy to lcchamber@shawlca

or Fax to 250-749-0187. You can also complete and submit the nomination form on line on the Chamber website: www.cowichanlake.ca

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I would like to submit Nomination of ________________ for ther 2013 Citizen of the Yearr 2013 Nichole Stock Community Service Awardbecause...(Additional pages may be included)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2014 Annual General Meeting & Dinnerat the Cowichan Lake Curling Lounge

Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 6:00pm$18.00 per person to attend

RSVP by Thursday, February 21st, 2014 at the Chamber Visitor/Business Centre

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Cowichan Rocks Curling Club (CRCC) ladies are hosting their seventh annual curling and games fundraiser on Feb. 8.

Get four friends together to form a rink and register. The cost is $25 per person, which includes lunch. CRCC ask that you also bring a new, used, or a re-gift item, unwrapped, for their silent auction.

This fun spiel and games day is an annaul

fundraiser. This year proceeds go to outfit the junior boys’ Lake Cowichan School curling team.

Four 15-year-old LCS boys have formed a curling rink to compete in upcoming bonspiels. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help defray some of the costs involved when playing in out of town bonspiels, purchasing team jackets and other expenses.

Curlers of all abilities are welcome to the event, from teenagers to adult. Beginners are encouraged to come out and have fun.

Participants can play two four-end curling games, shuffleboard, ping pong, and cribbage — there will be prizes! To register a team visit or call the arena in Lake Cowichan 250-749-6742 or organizer Tricia Mayea at 250-749-4140.

Connie Croteau works the Lake Cowichan and District Minor Baseball Association registration table at the arena lobby. All boys and girls born in 2009 or later are welcome to register. There are two more chances to register, Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Thursday, Jan. 30 between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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Alex Rudzik takes a shot at the Shooter Tutor during the Lake Cowichan and District Minor Hockey’s Jamboree skills competition, White versus Blue. Blue takes this one 37 to 35. Alex’s father, John, entered and won a chance for Alex to skate with the Vancouver Canucks at their Jan. 27 home game. How exciting!

Above: The ‘Shoot Out’, NHL style, gave the goalies a

good work out. In the end, the Lakers Blue out shot

Lakers White 8-6.

Below: The ‘Stick Handling Challenge’ was one of the

four skills tested in the skills competition. The Lakers

White won this one. > JAMBORee page 14

Feb. 8 event: Sign up for fun and help high school team in the process

Ladies needed for curling and games fundraiser at the Lake

Skills, highlight of jamboree fun

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One bad Durango in a good wayThe 2014 Dodge Durango test truck was the perfect Christmas treat.This is the perfect kind of vehicle to have when you need to cart around extra kids and family from events like skating parties to Christmas dinners to anything else that needs getting done over the festive season. With three rows of seats and seating for six or seven passengers, the Durango is a large comfortable vehicle for any large family or a family of four that needs to take extra people to soccer or hockey practice. The Durango tester was the top of line Citadel model with a beau-tiful two-tine interior, large polished wheels and classy looking grille. It was not fitted with winter tires but we had no skiing plans, plus all Durango models come with AWD as standard equipment.

LooksI can’t remember the last time a large SUV turned heads but this model had passersby, friends, and family all taking notice. Several neighbours commented on the stylish “racetrack” rear light bar that has migrated from the Dodge Dart and Charger sedans to this big SUV for 2014. Because of standard AWD and other packaging changes, the starting price is higher than direct competitors, the Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfind-er. Both those vehicles have a base model that starts around $30,000, the Durango, in contrast, starts at $39,995 and tops out at $51,995. This Citadel model, with options, is over $60,000. The base model comes nicely equipped with 18-inch wheels, keyless entry and

Bluetooth streaming to name a few. Dodge be-lieves the $43,995 Limited model will be the volume seller thanks to a backup camera with sensors, heated seats over the first two rows and a higher level of interior trim.

InsideUpdates to the interior for 2014 include a new steering wheel that con-trols two new screens on the dash. The first is the intuitive and very quick uConnect screen in the centre of the console. All Durango models, except this top Citadel, get a 5-inch unit; this trim gets the 8.3-inch version, which is too bad. The second screen is embedded in the instrument cluster and can be custom-ized. I tried my hand at this but never really mastered it. The biggest selling point for the Durango is the amount of space it offers over three rows for 6 or 7 passengers. My youngest son loved climbing into the third row and could actually stretch out. I even tried it out and can report that adults have plenty of room in any seat. The Citadel model came equipped with a stun-ning two-tone interior featuring black carpets and tan seats. This contrast won over my wife who wouldn’t have looked twice at a Durango but after the first week she admitted how much she enjoyed the experience. If you

take extra passengers regularly, I would opt for the less expensive bench seat that allows room for 7 people inside.

DriveThe big update for 2014 is the introduction of an 8-speed automatic trans-mission to help limit the amount of fuel this big rig uses. When matched to the base 290hp 3.6L V6 the official fuel rating is 12.4L/100km in the city and 8.3L on the highway. The optional 5.7L V8 with 360hp uses much more fuel and is rated at 15.6L/100km in the city and 9.1L on the

highway. Over two weeks, in almost 100 per cent city drivin and short trips, I used a whopping 20L/100 in the city. If the Durango were allowed to stretch its legs on the open road that number would have been much better. Handling

is first rate thanks to a Mercedes-Benz derived platform (GL-Class). There is a good amount of road feel but bigger bumps are eaten up with no fuss.

VerdictThis latest Durango is yet another ex-ample of what Chrysler is doing right. It is loaded with the latest technology, has a class leading 8-speed automatic, attitude and room to spare. I enjoyed my entire time with it and so did the rest of the family, we even gave it a name, “The Badongo” I don’t know why, but it really is one Bad Durango. If I can read the tea leaves for a moment, I would bet the EcoDiesel will be com-ing to the Durango, hopefully sooner rather then better.

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MUTCH, Christopher James (Jim)June 29, 1954 – January 22, 2014

With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the sudden passing of Jim on January 22, 2014. Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 34 years Lorna; sons Troy (Kerry), Erin (Karla), Chad (Sandy) and his loving daughter Jolene; mother June Mutch and brother Randy (Doris); grandchildren Cody, Ca-dence, Isaac, Lucas, Mayhanna, Jakob his little dinosaur buddy

Andrew, Alexander and Issabell; his dear friend Dave; many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many friends.

Jim took so much love and pride in all of you. Most of all, thank you to his big brother Randy for having Jim’s back from beginning to the end, you are a true brother and Jim was always so proud of you. All of us who loved Jim are going to miss family vacations, coffee time, his big hugs, smiles and laughter. His amazing skill at telling stories and bringing us all into wonderful fits of laughter and of course his mechanic skills. You had so many gifts you shared with all of us, your love for family and life was so special we love you and miss you. Thank you for our memories.

If there is ever a tomorrow that we are not together, there is one thing you should always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart I will always be with you in heart. Winnie the PoohSee you in our dreams Pooh Bear.Thank you to Dr. Bass and the staff at VIHA. A celebration

of Jim’s life will be held at a later date.

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Mutch, christopher James (Jim)June 29, 1954 – January 22, 2014

With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the sudden passing of Jim on January 22, 2014. Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 34 years Lorna; sons troy (Kerry), Erin (Karla), chad (Sandy) and his loving daughter Jolene; mother June Mutch and brother Randy (Doris); grandchildren cody, cadence, Isaac, Lucas, Mayhanna, Jakob his little

dinosaur buddy, Andrew, Alexander and Issabell; his dear friend Dave; many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many friends.

Jim took so much love and pride in all of you. Most of all, thank you to his big brother Randy for having Jim’s back from beginning to the end, you are a true brother and Jim was always so proud of you. All of us who loved Jim are going to miss family vacations, coffee time, his big hugs, smiles and laughter. his amazing skill at telling stories and bringing us all into wonderful fits of laughter and of course his mechanic skills. You had so many gifts you shared with all of us, your love for family and life was so special we love you and miss you. thank you for our memories.

If there is ever a tomorrow that we are not together, there is one thing you should always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart I will always be with you in heart. Winnie the PoohSee you in our dreams Pooh Bear.thank you to Dr. Bass and the staff at VIhA. A celebration

of Jim’s life will be held at a later date.

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• Last day to reister for Choose Co-wichan Lake’s, Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday March 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Cowichan Community Hall. If you or your organiza-tion would like to participate by setting up a table to show the community what you, or your organization, does to promote health and wellness for residents of the Cowichan Lake area please email [email protected] or phone Marg Davis at 250-749-3869 by Feb. 1.

• The Cowichan Lake District Seniors Centre, 55 Coronation Avenue, Lake Cowichan, is having a giant indoor garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Table rentals are $15. For more information or to book your table call 250-749-6121.

Monday, Feb. 3• Everyone is welcome to attend the

annual general meeting of the Lake Days Society. It’s at 7 p.m. at the Country Gro-cer community meeting room. Come and get involved with this annual family event. An election for all positions will be held.

• Babysitters Training course — includ-ing basic first aid — takes place at the Co-wichan Lake Sports Arena meeting room from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 250-749-6742.

Friday, Feb. 7• Karate classes start at the upper Cen-

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• A four week introductory program for students wanting to learn the fundementals of curling starts. Students aged 5 to18-years-old will learn basic delivery tech-niques, sweeping, strategy and the rules of the game. Equipment is provided but registrants will need clean, indoor shoes with good traction. Call 250-749-6742.

Check out the Cowichan lake Reacre-ation’s Winter PlayBook for more classes and activities starting soon.

To add your event go to lakecowichangazette.com/calendar/submit/

Inside, the inside back: A little more of this and thatJamboree jam packed with hockey action

Malcolm Chalmers PhotosLady of the Lake, Megan Berry, drops the puck for the official opening ceremony of the Lake Cowichan and District Minor Hockey’s annual jamboree as ambassadors Ashley Vomacka (left back) and Emily Pastor look on with league secretary Megan Major and Jason Shand, 1st vice-president. Lacey Grunow, left foreground, faces off with little Sky Margetish.

Steve Vatcher takes a shot on Team White goalie Justin Fournier during the skills competition at the jamboree last weekend.

Shooter Tutor tests the shooting accuracy of Devon Clayton during the skills competition on Saturday at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena.

Nathan Major takes his turn in the relay race during the jamboree’s skills competition.


☞ Mark your calendarSaturday, Feb. 1

• Last day to reister for Choose Co-wichan Lake’s, Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday March 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Cowichan Community Hall. If you or your organiza-tion would like to participate by setting up a table to show the community what you, or your organization, does to promote health and wellness for residents of the Cowichan Lake area please email [email protected] or phone Marg Davis at 250-749-3869 by Feb. 1.

• The Cowichan Lake District Seniors Centre, 55 Coronation Avenue, Lake Cowichan, is having a giant indoor garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Table rentals are $15. For more information or to book your table call 250-749-6121.

Monday, Feb. 3• Everyone is welcome to attend the

annual general meeting of the Lake Days Society. It’s at 7 p.m. at the Country Gro-cer community meeting room. Come and get involved with this annual family event. An election for all positions will be held.

• Babysitters Training course — includ-ing basic first aid — takes place at the Co-wichan Lake Sports Arena meeting room from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 250-749-6742.

Friday, Feb. 7• Karate classes start at the upper Cen-

tennial Hall at 309 South Shore Road for 5 to 12-year-old beginners registration still available. Call 250-749-6742.

• A four week introductory program for students wanting to learn the fundementals of curling starts. Students aged 5 to18-years-old will learn basic delivery tech-niques, sweeping, strategy and the rules of the game. Equipment is provided but registrants will need clean, indoor shoes with good traction. Call 250-749-6742.

Check out the Cowichan lake Reacre-ation’s Winter PlayBook for more classes and activities starting soon.

To add your event go to lakecowichangazette.com/calendar/submit/

Inside, the inside back: A little more of this and thatJamboree jam packed with hockey action

Malcolm Chalmers PhotosLady of the Lake, Megan Berry, drops the puck for the official opening ceremony of the Lake Cowichan and District Minor Hockey’s annual jamboree as ambassadors Ashley Vomacka (left back) and Emily Pastor look on with league secretary Megan Major and Jason Shand, 1st vice-president. Lacey Grunow, left foreground, faces off with little Sky Margetish.

Steve Vatcher takes a shot on Team White goalie Justin Fournier during the skills competition at the jamboree last weekend.

Shooter Tutor tests the shooting accuracy of Devon Clayton during the skills competition on Saturday at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena.

Nathan Major takes his turn in the relay race during the jamboree’s skills competition.

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The inside back: A little of this and that☞ By the way, have you heard?

• The Kinsmen Club of Lake Cowichan congratuate Sheridan Mackenzie for winning the Dec. 20 draw on the club’s freezer full of meat.

The club meets regularly on the first and third Thursday of the month. If you are interested in joining the community service club, call Dan at 250-749-3127.

• Top spot in the B event at the Duncan Curling Club’s ladies’ open bonspiel went to Lake Cowichan’s Tricia Mayea, Kari McKinlay, Maria Elzinga and Lynn Post. Congratulations ladies!

• Looking for that perfect valentine gift? Check out the new Jewel Box — opening Feb. 3 — on 11 North Shore Rd.

Owner Scott Lockner says they carry a variety of items under $40, even with diamonds. For more info call 250-749-6011.

• The Cowichan Lake District Seniors Centre is hosting an open house on Friday, Jan. 31 for those 50-years and older. Come in and play games, socialize and enjoy some snacks.

• The Nickels for Nichole campaign raised $325 for the annual Variety Show of Hearts telethon for B.C. Children.

• Each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mother Goose Story Time, a fun and sup-portive parent and child circle time, is held at Country Grocer’s community meeting room.

“Have fun singing, learning rhymes

and stories and playing with your infant or toddler while helping with their language, social-emotional and brain development.

“A wonderful opportunity to meet other

parents and children.” says coordinator Bonnie Potter. A snack provided.New or exciting things happening? Send us an email: office@ lakecowichan gazette.com.

☞ Last call: Nominations call for Citizen of the Year and Nichole Stock Commu-nity Service awardIt’s that time of year again to look back and determine who the Citizen of the Year has been. The deadline to nominate a local citi-zen for the Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year award is Monday, February 3, by 4 p.m. This same deadline also applies to the Nichole Stock Community Service Award.

Both awards will be handed out during the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual General Meeting, Thursday, February 27, at the Cowichan Lake Curling Lounge.

The recipient must be from the Cowichan Lake area, and have spearheaded, organized, or carried through a project that has benefited the community as a whole.

The Nichole Stock Community Service Award will also go toward a member of the Cowichan Lake community. Criteria includes an individual who has exemplified volunteerism, who has served the commu-nity unselfishly on an ongoing basis, and who has not received any remuneration for the volunteer activity for which the award is being proposed.

The award is named after local girl Nicho-le Stock, who spearheaded the Nichole Stock Penny Drive fundraiser for sick kids, which is now in its 22nd year. Stock died in 1999.

Nomination forms for both the Citizen of the Year and the Nichole Stock Community Services Award are now available at the Co-wichan Lake Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre on South Shore Road or at cowichan-lake.ca and click the nominations tab.

Gazette/Dennis Skalicky

Dave Mayo of Shur-Power Electric, right, uses his truck mounted cherry picker to lower the new street light standards onto their bases and to install the light fixtures along the main street at the entrance to Lake Cowichan on a bright and sunny Friday last week. Town of Lake Cowichan employee Keepy Johel assists with the installation of the fixtures which will soon be lighting up the centre dividers along South Shore Road. When all the fixtures have been installed, B.C. Hydro will hook-up the power and Lake Cowichan’s main street will have lights.


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