Lake Cowichan Gazette, April 01, 2015

Drew McLachlanLAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

Cowichan Women Against Violence (CWAV) recently presented a new youth-based program, called the “Youth Lens,” to municipalities across the Valley – and it seems to have garnered the attention of Lake Cowichan’s town council.

CWAV has been developing the Youth Lens program for the past

several years in conjunction with a number of local youth.

“It’s youth-led, so we’re not imposing what we think are the important issues,” Jane Sterk, Executive Director of CWAV, said. “We’re encouraging them to go to other youth to � nd out what the issues are.”

CWAV and the youth group have since took on a number of youth-related projects, such as youth walks and other initiatives.

The main barriers for youth that have since come to light through the Youth Lens are civic engagement and a lack of “safe environments” within the Cowichan Valley communities.

The report also found that some youth, primarily First Nations girls, are more susceptible to street harassment or sexual assault. Young men were found to experience higher levels of physical assault. Sterk said

these problems could be partly alleviated, at a local level, if municipalities took this into account when deciding the placement of street lighting and width of sidewalks.

Last week, CWAV presented the program to municipalities across the Valley, including Lake Cowichan. Sterk said she was pleased with the reception she received from council.

“We don’t have a good avenue

to hear from youth,” councillor Tim McGonigle said following the presentation. “The few times I have, it’s been refreshing. I’d like to support this.”

If the town were to implement the Youth Lens program, it would mean seeking out the needs of local youth and taking them into account when making a decision.

—Continued on page 12

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Cassy’s Coffee House:Youbou says hello to its newest business today

Photo Malcolm ChalmersThe Lake Cowichan Fire Department squared off against the Midget Lakers last Saturday (March 28) in a charity match in support of the Lake Cowichan Food Bank.

Golden Bell Treatment:Three former schools near Cowichan Lake included in heritage project

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Society marks three former schools on Cowichan LakePhase two: 16 schools across the Valley will be getting the golden bell treatmentDrew McLachlanLake CowiChan Gazette

A group of Cowichan Valley citizens are setting out to commemorate the history of education, laying down signage at the former sites of a number of schools across the region.

The project, which began in January 2013, is now entering its second phase of operation, and coordinators are hoping to have 16 new signs up soon, three of which are planed for sites located around Cowichan Lake. These include: the Lake Cowichan Superior School, located on 29 Renfrew Avenue, now the location of Lisa’s Fit Stop; Nixon Creek Elementary, which is now a vacant lot; and the former Male School in Paldi, which has been vacant since the building burned down during the 1980s.

The signs feature a golden school bell design, and identify their location as that of a former school, listing the school’s name and years of operation.

“The idea gelled around four or five years ago,” society spokesperson Carolyn Prellwitz said. “There was a group of us who were concerned about preserving school history. We found all these schools which were no longer around, and we wanted to have some sort of permanent marker, so we don’t forget.”

The inaugural phase of the project saw 15 schools being marked, including Honeymoon Bay School, which is now the site of the Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat, and Nitinat School, which lies to the west of Youbou.

In total, the group had identified 90 former schools during the first phase of the project, though that number has since risen to 139.

“We had a lot of good feedback after the first phase,” Prellwitz said. “People are starting to notice them; I’ve heard conversations about the old schools. People know this area has a huge education history.”

The society is currently reaching out to the current owners of the former school sites, and is also seeking funding to cover the costs of the project. Once the locations are finalized, they will be reaching out to the respective municipal governments to ensure they are working within town bylaws.

“We had good cooperation

last time, and we hope that continues,” Prellwitz said.

The research phase of the project, Prellwitz said, involved both time spent in the B.C. Archives, as well as time spent in the bush, as many of the schools were attached to logging communities which are no longer standing.

Prellwitz said she hopes to

eventually make the group’s research available to the public, although photographs of the schools are rare, and they are currently seeking residents who have such photos.

To get involved with the Cowichan Valley Schools Heritage Society, contact Carolyn Prellwitz at 250-748-7425.

Photo Drew McLachlanThe sign at the Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat recognizes the building’s former role as the town’s school. Many former school buildings are no longer standing.

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Chinook at home in Oliver Creek, says enhancement societyDrew McLachlanLAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

Students of Palsson Elementary joined the Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society at Oliver Creek earlier this month, where they planted native trees for the returning salmon.

The students were aiding the Salmonid Enhancement Society as the second part of a two-phase project, which began last year, and aims to enhance the salmon habitat along the creek. The planting of trees provides shade for the salmon. Those trees, once becoming logs, will also act as shelter for the salmon, allowing them to hide from potential predators.

Primarily an educational group, the Salmonid Enhancement Society coordinates a number of programs with Palsson Elementary and other schools. One of the programs, called “Stream to Sea,” takes students through the entire life cycle of salmon – from egg, to fry to adult. Other programs focus on reducing water pollution learning about the local Cowichan watershed. The society’s hatchery also provides eggs to all schools within the Cowichan Valley, something society president Bob Crandall said

residents should be proud of.“I do a lot of work with kids

from Palsson Elementary every year,” Crandall said. “We host several events each year. Next week we’ll be starting in the classroom then heading to the hatchery to feed the fry. They’ll watch the taking of the eggs and the milk of the adults and help put them into trays for that portion of the lifecycle. They come to the hatchery because it’s

very close to the school.”The Salmonid Enhancement

Society is currently in the midst of a project focused on improving the dwindling numbers of Chinook salmon within the Cowichan Valley. Working in conjunction with the local First Nation, the group will be collecting samples of the � sh, and will also be determining the size of the current population.

The population will be determined through the use of three sonar fences, one of which will be installed at the weir in

Lake Cowichan, one in Duncan and the other in Sahtlam. The fences are capable of not only counting any passing � sh, but are also able to detect which species of � sh they are, an indispensable feature in preserving the Chinook salmon.

Phase one of the Oliver Creek project has already seemed to have had an effect, as Crandall said he’s beginning to see Chinook in the creek, despite

having no records of the species using it in the past 200 years.

“Last November, we were observing the salmon going up the creek, and we saw that we had Chinook,” Crandall said. “We certainly did not expect that. They seemed to like the imporvements that we made.”

The society is also involved in the Cowichan Stewardship Roundtable, along with 27 other entities including One Cowichan and the CVRD. The groups meet each month to discuss problems and projects relating to our watershed, and is open to the public.

The meetings take place at the Freshwater Ecocentre in Duncan.

Those interested in being a part of or assisting the Salmonid Enhancement Society can contact Bob Crandall at 250-715-7074.

”“We were observing... the creek, and we saw that we had Chinook. They seem to

like the improvements.

Bob Crandall

Sonar Fences: Three new devices will track the dwindling population of Chinook salmon

Photo Malcolm Chalmers It’s never boring visiting The Fish Ladders at Skutz Falls on the Cowichan River. You can come to � nd lunch or just take in the impressive views of the area.

Photo submittedStudents from Palsson Elementary joined the Salmonid Enhancement Society in planting native trees along Oliver Creek for the returning salmon.

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B.C. to regulate teacher professional developmentTom FletcherBLACK PRESS

The B.C. government is giving itself new authority to regulate ongoing teacher training, possibly requiring completion of new programs for teachers to maintain certi� cation.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said there are currently no detailed requirements for certi� ed teachers to stay current with new education techniques. Those requirements are to be worked out with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, which was noti� ed only hours before changes to the School Act were introduced in the legislature Thursday.

“There is no legislated requirement for professional development, nor is there a de� nition of what the route to that might be and what some of those tools are,” Fassbender told reporters Thursday. “That is why it is important that we work with the teaching profession to de� ne that moving forward, and that’s what this bill allows us to do.”

There is no change to the � ve professional development days per school year that are currently part of the BCTF contract, or any requirement in the legislation that new training be delivered during those days.

B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker said education ministry of� cials have assured him there will be two years of consultation

before changes to professional development are imposed. Any changes “need to be properly funded and respect teachers’ professional autonomy,” he said.

Iker was more concerned about another change that gives the ministry authority to impose shared services arrangements on school districts. He called the move “a diversion from underfunding,” after the government demanded $29 million in administrative savings from districts, many of whom say they can’t � nd any more savings.

Fassbender said school districts will have time to develop shared service plans themselves before anything is imposed by Victoria.

NDP education critic Rob Fleming said Fassbender and the B.C. Liberals have a “centralizing impulse” toward school districts, shifting authority to the education ministry that doesn’t have the capacity to make all those decisions.

The government forced all school districts into a new administration computer system that didn’t work, costing $120 million, so it doesn’t have the track record to lecture school districts on ef� ciency, Fleming said.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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The continued � nancial contributions that we receive from ICBC just illustrate ICBC’s strong commitment and support for the traf� c safety improvements we are undertaking within Lake Cowichan. ICBC has again recently committed money to cost-share with the town for the following projects:

• $4,500 or 75 per cent, whichever is lesser for a second speed reader board;

• $15,000 towards two pedestrian-activated crosswalks, one at the Workers’ Memorial Park, and the other adjacent to the intersection of Cowichan Lake and Darnell Roads; and

• $1,300 towards improved street name signs.

Our � rst speed reader board on South Shore Road just west of Lake Cowichan School has proven to be very successful at reducing speeds in that particular school zone. Continued traf� c improvements enhance drivers’ ability to be more aware of their visual surroundings, thus helping reduce the potential for accidents given that both car and pedestrian traf� c numbers continue to increase. We appreciate the terri� c support we receive from ICBC and the common goal we

share in ensuring traf� c safety in our community.

We are close to wrapping up our budget estimates for 2015, as we are now prioritizing our capital projects. As the budget has not been adopted, it would be premature to get into budget details other than to share with you that work in 2015 will include extensive upgrades to our sewer treatment plant. We also continue to process all available information to determine the direction we should take with the type of secondary treatment best suited for our water system. Possible options include sand � ltration and ultra-violet treatment. We should see a continuation of our road paving and sidewalks program for this year. If we are successful with a grant application we will be upgrading the public washrooms at Lakeview Park and Central Park. Renovations should also commence on the town hall with the construction of council chambers beginning sometime this year.

The week of March 16 to 22 was Canada Water Week with March 22 designated as World Water Day. As we give special acknowledgement to this valuable resource this week, we should also recognize the importance of the weir being put into control earlier than normal this year to manage the river � ow. Although we have experienced recent rains, the fact that we have no snow pack will prove critical once the weather becomes dryer. There is much discussion and thought-taking place as all the decision-makers (technical and political) work towards a long-term solution for storage of water.

Our water is far too precious to be not assured of it being available for all of its valued users all year round. On Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m., the Cowichan Lake and River

Stewardship Society will be hosting a water safety public meeting.

Congratulations to the Cowichan Lake First Nation and particularly Melanie Livingstone for an outstanding job for organizing and hosting the Health Fair. The feedback on your event has been very positive. Lake Cowichan School will be hosting its health fair on Thursday, April 16. The venue will be the high school gymnasium. Please come out and support the efforts put forth by our students for their annual event.

The legal transfers are now complete and the property at 61 South Shore Road (Logger Hut) now of� cially belongs to the town. When considering the donation of his land, Mr. Kasapi requested that this property remain available for public use. We were pleased to agree and were happy to inherit Kasapi Centre as a new town facility. This property has many positive possibilities for our citizens. Thank you Mr. Kasapi for your generous donation. This valuable riverfront property is very much appreciated.

Kudos to everyone involved in making the Tim Horton’s Provincial Juvenile Curling Championships such an enormous success. It takes many volunteers to host an event of this magnitude and our whole community bene� ts from your contributions. Thank you.

The Town of Lake Cowichan would like to honor all those children, youth and families living with autism by recognizing the month of April as Autism Awareness Month. For the month of April, the Town will be lighting up the entrance to Town in blue and adding blue dye to the Central Park Fountain, if weather permits.

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Michael Allen Kinsom“It would be bene� cial to the community, I’m sure. With the lack of housing, the cost of new housing going in isn’t affordable for low-income people. It’s making it hard for people on disability to stay in Lake Cowichan.”

Joe Gonyea“I can’t see it having any impact, it’s usually government subsidized and they have more money than they need anyway.”

Oline Nickell“I think it will give a lot of people opportunities to be able to come and live in our beautiful town.”

Roger Grosskleg“[If we don’t] we will start losing younger families because they can’t afford to live here. It’s getting pretty expensive to rent, and they are the life blood of the community. We’ll lose schools and all sorts of other things. It’s a domino effect.”

Street BeatCowichan Lake SAYSWe asked: What will be the impact of bringing low-cost housing to Lake Cowichan?

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Sandy Harrison“I don’t think it will have a real negative impact. It is going to improve the quality of life for some people. I don’t see why we shouldn’t have it.”

MAYOR’S REPORT

Ross Forrest

Dear editor,

Where is the leadership on our universal health care? In March of 2014 the current federal government let the health care agreement between the federal and provincial governments, the health care accord, expire. As well, our federal government will not renegotiate this previous agreement and has announced federal transfer payments for our universal health care system to the provinces will be reduced by $36 billion in the in the next 10 years.

The demise of the health accord in 2014 weakens the Canadian Health Act and increases the options of those who would privatize our universal health care system. Presently, our health care system is based on need and every Canadian citizen has access to it. It is among the best in the world and when push comes to shove, our system ranks with the best in the world. Subsequently, it’s no surprise that the private sector wants more than a piece of it and is lobbying the government, successfully it seems, to allow it access to our public health care system.

Our present federal government made an election promise in 2011 that it would continue to provide money for the Health Accord with annual six per cent increases in transfers to the provinces to allow for in� ation and the like. Instead, the present federal government in 2013 deleted the Health Council of Canada and stated that it now supports “alternatives.”

Without the health accord, and the signi� cant federal funding loss

to the provinces could mean the demise of our health care system as we know it, and I would surmise, not for the better. Without the health accord agreement, the funding formula payments will be based on the Gross Domestic Product status, thus regions with low domestic production will receive less. As a result, most rural areas will suffer greatly.

The state of our health care funding is a big deal and all citizens need to care, as the erosion of our universal health care system is a serious threat to the quality of life all Canadians have come to rely on. The subsequent loss of quality assurances and ef� ciencies, coupled with a serious decrease in the monitoring of medical standards will negatively impact future generations. There are tens of millions in the USA without healthcare who can’t afford to obtain basic access to quality medical services, a human right here in Canada. Is the sub-standard health care of the USA the direction our government is presently heading?

As a consumer of Canadian health care services, I believe we need to act now to protect our health care system from becoming a system exclusively for citizens who can afford it. This issue needs to be at the forefront of the upcoming federal election and I encourage all constituents to question all the political party candidates of how they will handle this important issue so that future generations will have a quality health care system they can rely on for generations to come.

—Ted and Bonnie GambleLake Cowichan

Failed health accord Improvements coming to Lake CowichanAutism Awareness: Town will paint Central Park blue next month

Dear editor,

“I will lift my eyes unto the hills” keeps ringing in my ears! I don’t know where I heard it. I don’t know if it’s a hymn, a song, a title or what.

Last week, just before joining Highway 17, I got out and looked at the mountains. I was surprised to see how much had been clear-cut up to, and even on top of, the summit.

So, even if we did get a snow-pack,

how long before the sun in March and April melts it? How long before the slopes become too dry to supply water to the river?

I don’t understand. The mill needs logs. It got them. Now it needs water but the clear-cut mountain will undoubtedly dry out P.D.Q., and then what?

—Roy A. DavidsonLake Cowichan

Clear-cutting worrying for river


Whether rain or shine...COWICHAN LAKE

Smile FILEWith Malcolm Chalmers

Moira Mercer

Occupation: Education Assistant at Palsson ElementaryHometown: Honeymoon BayI’ve always wanted to: RetireMost people don’t know that: I cycled half way across CanadaFavourite food: Chinese Best thing about living here: Outdoor activitiesFavorite activity: HikingI de� ne down time as: Spending time with my catsI wish I was better at: SingingFavourite moment of day is: Right after workI’m currently reading: A book about the politics of cloning dogsIn my car I listen to: OperaIf I had a $1,000,000: I’d retire and give it to charity

Recently, 21 Retreads hiked the Cowichan River loop on a gorgeous sunny day. They enjoyed the views from high above the river and stopped for a break on the rocks beside the rapidly � owing river. There were a few trees down over the trail and we learned that the wooden bridges, when wet at this time of year, can be quite treacherous.

Without warning, one hiker’s feet went out from under her and she slid right off the low board-walk bridge. She later reported she was very well looked after when four nurses came to her aid. One signalled to other hikers, one checked her leg for any damage and the others comforted her. She was not seriously injured although her pride suffered a little and she was able to complete the shortened version of the hike. After a lunch break, well above the river on Trestle 66, hikers

returned to Mayo Road along the Trans-Canada Trail rather than following the river along the north side.

A week later, Retreads suffered the indignity of steady rain. For the � rst time in months, the weather did not cooperate for Retread Wednesday but a few hardy hikers hit the trail despite the clouds and rain. They drove to Goldstream Provincial Park near Victoria to hike in the beautiful old-growth temperate rainforest there.

Since there were so few of us, we decided to scout a section of trail we had not hiked before. Prospector’s Trail started just over the bridge from the main parking lot and immediately climbed very steeply up a series of stairs leading to the top of a rocky bluff about 90 metres high. It then followed through a lovely mossy forest where we

saw numerous white fawn lilies and the occasional delicate dark pink shooting star. This trail eventually descended back down to the highway where hikers normally share a culvert under the road with the Goldstream River. However, the water level was too high so we had to wait for a lull in the traf� c and race across the roadway instead.

From this side, the Upper Goldstream Trail follows the river through more lovely forest and across the campground to Goldstream Falls which were particularly appealing due to the recent rains. We stopped in the campground area to eat lunch and then began the second half of our loop on Arbutus Ridge Trail. This trail turns into Goldmine Trail along the way and actually passes by the entrance to an old, abandoned mine — one of many that were in the park at one time. A plaque at this spot describes a short-lived (less than a year) yet enthusiastic gold rush in 1863.

As we hiked up and down through wide gulleys and over rocky bluffs, we passed great wooded areas where we saw a few Douglas � r and red cedar (hundreds of years old), groves of arbutus, patches of healthy-looking salal, an abundance of moss and ferns, including maidenhair ferns and a few crystal-clear streams tumbling down the valleys. As we neared the far end of this trail, we could hear water rushing over Niagara Falls (on Niagara Creek) and we began a very steep descent back down to the highway. It was a nice to � nish a long, fairly gruelling hike to see such an impressive sight of the waterfall that is almost 50 metres high! Then back through another culvert to the parking lot.

Intrigued with our hiking stories? You can get a brochure and join the club at the Arena, � nd our Retreads Hiking web page or contact Willa Suntjens at 250-749-4144.

—Submitted by Willa and Cliff Suntjens

Photo submitted


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Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce Community Awards

2014 Citizen of the Year AwardAll 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 2014.

2014 Nichole Stock Community Service Award All citizens residing in the Cowichan Lake Area are eligible for the:

“Nichole Stock Community Service Award”

Criteria for the Nichole Stock Community Service Award: An individual who has exemplified volunteerism; Who has served the community unselfishly on an ongoing basis in 2014; 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 General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday April 15th, 2015

You can pick up your nomination form up at the Visitor/Business Centre 125 C South Shore Road or download from the Chamber Website tab Nominations www.cowichanlake.ca and email to [email protected] Outline the achievements

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268 Castley Heights$49,000

Fabulous lake views & only min. from the boat launch. Build your home up high,

enjoy the views this lot has to o� er. Geo Technical report on � le. A great investment!

Lot 11 Indian Road$225,000

2 ½ acre treed lot onthe outskirts of Lake Cowichan.

Great opportunity to build a beautiful home in your own private wilderness. Zoning includes B & B or intensive

agriculture.

10 & 16 King George St. $199,999

This 3 level, 3 bedroom home has a large bright kitchen and lots of storage in the basement. The property which sit on nearly a half acre suggesting subdivision potential. The house needs TLC and sold “As Is, Where Is”. This home must be sold so bring your ideas!

FIRST TIME IN YEARS ON THE MARKET!

92 Cowichan Ave. East $145,000

A great way to get into the market with this well priced 3 bedroom home located on a corner lot. Upgrades include a remodelled bathroom and some new laminate � oors. Large covered deck, great for BBQ’ing and a good sized back yard. New roof.

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53 & 54-8631 S.Shore Rd.

2 Rec lots for the price of 1. Family friendly lakefront private RV park has a lot to offer, including full bathrooms with shower facilities, picnic area, playground, lake access for small boats and a seasonal store. Have one lot and rent the other or use for family gatherings.

$89,900

BEAVER LAKE RESORT

$199,000

Great Investment property in the heart of Lake Cowichan. This property has been used as a residential rental but lends itself to redevelopment for commercial because of the prime location.

250 South Shore Rd.

OFFER WHAT YOU THINK…

$575,000

Sunny Youbou waterfront on .29 acre The main home has 3 bedroom & 2 bathrooms, beautiful birch � oors and an open plan kitchen / living roomdesign. There is a 2nd residence with 2 bed/1 bath which is currently being rented. Why not own a piece of paradise?

10552 Coon Creek

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#57-6855 Park Ave $114,000

Lovely recreational lot & trailer on a waterfront development consisting of12 acres. 4 acres of play � elds, private marina, boat launch, sandy beachand year round caretaker.

PARADISE VILLAGE

196 Neva $309,000

1200 Sq Ft shop with two bays for all your toys. This 3 bedroom home is situated on a roomy .32 acre lot. The back yard is large and private.Located close to all town amenities

HUGE SHOP

$269,900

A� ordable lakefront living in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with its own private dock. Sit and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Cowichan while entertaining on the spacious patio area. Priced to sell!

8612 North Shore

LAKEFRONT LIVING

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4 bdrm & den home in sought after Fairbridge. Just over 72 acres, the prestigious homes in this unique area o� er privacy and security. Formal dining rm area, lg.L/rm, family rm/wood fp, walk in closet, heat pump, built in vacuum. Cottage at the back of property.

4775 Fairbridge

HISTORICAL HOME .63 ACRE

$329,900

Well maintained home with curb appeal, private landscaped backyard. Sep driveway for your RV/Boat? 2 storey, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, open plan on a quiet no-thru road close to the Cowichan River. Walking distance to town. Call realtor for more info. on buyer bonus!

209 Quamichan

GREAT FAMILY HOME

504 Johel Cresc. $299,000

Great family home in a Wonderful Neighborhood. Fully � nished spacious 5 bed / 3 bath home including a 12’ x 25’ garage and separate workshop. Offers central vac, heat pump, awning over deck & a big fenced back yard.

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68 Boundary $179,900

Character home on a quiet street with many upgrades including new windows & baseboards throughout, new woodstove, newer roof and so much more! Pride of ownership is obvious, this is an older home which has been thoughtfully restored. An excellent opportunity for a starter home or investment.

CHARACTER HOME

10125 South Shore $639,000

This waterfront home has the WOW factor! Located in a protected bay - waterski, � sh, lounge on the dock by the beach. 2000 sq ft family home. Many updates: windows, roof, kitchen, bathroom & more. Outdoor features are fruit trees, garden, big level lawn, wharfs all on .43 of an acre.

SPECTACULAR VIEWS

88 Gordon Road $330,000

If you are looking for a rustic weekend getaway or full time living on the river, look no further! This comfortable 2 bed, 2 bath home is for you! Features include skylights, sunroom, pellet stove and wood burning � replace for those cozy winter nights. There is a detached shop and a garden shed for that green thumb. First time listed in over 40 years. Call to view today

RIVERFRONT LIVING

33 Pine Street $250,000

Family home with 5 bdrms and 4 baths. Radiant hot water heating that is extremely ef� cient in the winter months. Nice U shaped kitchen with quality � oor tiles. Mastr bedroom has a walk in closet and 3 pc bath that includes a lg. Jacuzzi tub. Potential investment

HEATED FLOORS

10034 March Road $245,000

Across from the lake in Honeymoon Bay is this well designed 3 bed/ 2 bath rancher on .41 of an acre. Arched ceilings and skylights are just some of the many features. Priced to sell!

GREAT FAMILY HOME

8280 Sa-Seenos $565,000

Waterfront property on a 1 acre lot in Youbou. Enjoy your private 118 feet of lakefront with a dock and sandy beach. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a cozy � replace and the lower level is full height with potential to become an in-law suite. Separate 748sq ft shop and carport to store an RV. Home needs some TLC but there is so much potential here and you can’t beat the quiet private location. Priced below assessed value! Call to view today, this one won’t last long!

WATERFRONT PROPERTY

123 Johel $189,900

Great family home! Cute as a button inside and out. This 3 bedroom home is in excellent condition and is move in ready. Priced to sell, call to view today!

PRICED TO SELL84 Nelson Rd. $169,000

Steps from the Trans Canada Trail, walking distance to all amenities, 3 bdrm rancher. Nice sized U shaped kit., big living area, propane fp, lg. open area that could be used as a den or family rm. A must see!

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Affordable home located on .34 acre lot. This 4 bedroom home offers a spacious kitchen and living room with wood � replace. May be worth a look to subdivide the lot. Currently being used as rental income. Priced to sell!

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Every day new information crosses my desk linking periodontal disease to other diseases. One study found professional tooth cleaning was associated with fewer heart attacks & strokes. To quote the authors "Protection from heart disease & stroke was more pronounced in participants who got tooth scaling at least once per year." Professional tooth cleaning appears to reduce in� ammation-causing bacterial growth that can lead to heart disease & stroke. In another study, a common bacterium that lives in our mouths and frequently the culprit in gum disease was revealed to be in high levels in colorectal cancers. � e bacteria had been previously found to interact with natural killer cells, part of the immune systems � rst line of defense against infection & cancer. � is study found that the bacterium inhibited the killer cells ability to attack cancer. � is is the � rst time a bacterium has been shown to be helping cancer develop by inhibiting the immune system. � e researchers said they wouldn't be surprised if this bacteria was associated with other types of cancer. � ey said it's one of the causes of colon cancer although it's probably not the exclusive cause. � is same bacteria has been implicated in premature births. Another study found people who su� er from gingivitis or peiodontitis & also have a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis, reduced their arthritic pain, number of swollen joints & the degree of morning sti� ness when they cured their infection & in� ammation in the gums. According to another study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to dental diseases. Despite the daily disturbance of brushing & � ossing, the mouth of a healthy person contains a stable ecosystem of healthy bacteria. New research shows that the mouth of a smoker is a much more chaotic, diverse ecosystem and is much more susceptible to invasion by harmful bacteria. As a group, smokers su� er from higher rates of oral diseases.

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Photo Malcolm ChalmersToday (April 1), Cassy Emerson and partner Pat Miller will open Youbou’s newest business. The former Mini-Market location on Youbou Road is now Cassy’s Coffee House. It will be open Tuesday to Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., serving breakfast and lunch. In the future, the other half of the building may host another retail unit.

Good news for BC anglers: The 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is here.

Produced by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Black Press, the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is now available both online and in print.

Published every two years as the go-to guide for all non-salmon sport fishing regulations in effect in freshwater in British Columbia, the synopsis is a valuable resource for anglers throughout the province.

“The Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis provides the public with a summary of the regulations and management practices the Province uses to ensure that freshwater fishing remains a sustainable and enjoyable pastime for all anglers in the province,” says Stephen MacIver, policy and regulations analyst for the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

Inside the 100-page publication, find provincial and regional regulations, boating information and informative

feature articles, plus fish identification photos, definitions and more.

Also included is a list of major regulation changes for 2015-17, vital information for a province that boasts more than 20,000 lakes and 750,000 kilometres of streams, not to mention many thousands of avid anglers.

Find the 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish Print copies are available at Service BC centres and local angling licence vendors throughout B.C.

Gracing the cover of this year’s synopsis is a photo by Fernando Barbosa depicting two young anglers working together to land a big one on Bowron

Lake. For shutterbugs who want

to be similarly immortalized, submissions are being accepted for the cover of the 2016-18 Hunting and Trapping Synopsis – e-mail photos relevant to hunting or trapping in B.C. to [email protected] by Oct. 1. Find complete contest rules at www.env.gov.bc.ca

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27 Stevens CrescentQuiet cul-de-sac in town Great starter home

$189,000

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

Marvellous home on .98 acre overlooking Lake Cowichan

$449,900

Includes tenant + land + building and equipment

$249,000

9889 Youbou Road

Bakery

6789 5th Street, $192,000

154 South Shore Rd. Commercial Building and LandMain St. in Lake Cowichan, 7200 sq. ft. lot

$497,000 $144,900

Perfect for the person who has everything!!Your own island on Cowichan Lake, privateand peaceful.

Great Riverfront Community,Walk to Town

Lot 1 Stin-Qua RoadWaterfront Lot

Rare 1/2 acre, fully serviced

$349,000

7971 Cowichan Valley Hwy.PROPOSED NICE NEW HOUSE. Big log home with loft, and shop on 14 acres in town boundary. Big

16’ x 23’ workshop with 14’ ceilings

$1,199,000

8160 Sa-Seenos Cres.100 ft. Waterfront with Dock

+ Gazebo, New RoofIncredible Views

$629,000

10351 Youbou

10670 Youbou

#2-77 Nelson

228 Grants Lake Rd. 175 MacDonald

204 -138 South Shore

266 Hillside Road3 bedroom A-frame with separate shop.

$239,000

• Riverfront +/ residential+/ +business too!

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

67 South Shore Rd.

205 Tal Crescent.Unique, modern home with

open concept living. Beautiful kitchen and lots of windows. designed with a B&B in mind.

199 MacDonald

Your Trusted Authority ~ Going the extra mile for you!

250-749-6000

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

481 Mountain View Rd. $549,900

LOTS389 Point Ideal Waterfront $319,000164 Elk $68,000466 Point Ideal 1/4 Acre $105,9001734 Meagan St. Crofton Ocean View $133,900229 Johel Rd $79,900

Large Sunny Lots STARTING AT $100,000The SLOPES BIG LOTS $99,000

RE/MAX of LAKE COWICHAN

127 Darnell Rd.Cute cottage, easy walk to town

$153,400

72 Park RoadRiverfront home on the Cowichan River walking distance to all Lake Cowichan has to offer. $795,000

66 Sahtlam

$115,800

$749,900

RE/MAX RE/MAX

93 & 95 South Shore Rd.Commercial/Residential downtown

riverfront property

$379,000

Huge lot, water glimpses,3 bedrooms

$179,0005 acres of amazing waterfront, huge log cabin, tennis court,

swimming pool, caretakers cabin, shop.

$2,500,000

Big House, 5 bdrms, 2 baths, big workshop wired and

includes 1/2 bath

2 bedroom & den, newer roof, heat pump, close to Arbutus Park

$219,000

$199,999

$268,800 $169,000 $179,000

The Wellington

$124,900

267 Hillsidegreat family home on quiet street, big yard.

Unique waterfront development situated on the Cowichan River 2 bdrm cottage perfect for a weekend retreat or live year round

Awesome house & land. Private. Big lot, huge shop

146 Wavell RoadOne acre in town, walk to everything,

new open concept livingRIVERFRONT

$419,000

www.remaxlakecowichan.com

Sa-Seenos WATERFRONT

1.66 acres, HUGELY MOTIVATED!

$589,000

10484 Youbou Rd.Lake view from kitchen, landscaped, .52 acre

$265,000

23 Stevens Crescent3 Bdrm. cedar sided, wood � oors, 2 shops, awesome fenced yard.

$239,000

Penny LaneDuplex $239,000Cottage $259,000

130 Neva Rd. Lake Cowichan Home Centre, business and mini mall

$1,495,000

169 South ShoreLand & building orstart your own business$499,000 $367,000

10196 Youbou

Nearly 1.5 acres of gently-sloping waterfrontBeautiful beach, very sheltered Includes a

sweet bungalow

$795,000

Magni� cent lakefront home on .70 of an acre. Complete with guest cottage

$949,000

SOLD

WOW!

521 Point Ideal

10215 Youbou Rd. Awesome View, Awesome House

9260 South Shore

9227 Kestrel Drive

Rare FindBeautiful sandy lakefront property in the Town of Lake Cowichan

$249,000

$310,000

$639,000$264,900

9712 Miracle WayA waterfront gem, well built open concept that getsfull sun, huge deck.

10287 Youbou Road3 bdr. and large workshop. Amazing lake views. $179,000

256 North Shore Rd

3 Kitchens, Garage, shop. 1 Min. from boat launch and access to great Cowichan LakeAccessory Building newly renovated.

Stunning lake and mountain viewsfrom this new 3bd 2 bath home

Newly renovated 3 bdrm Town House. All outsideremediation done.Perfect starter or retirement.

215-19 Madill

$339,000$339,900

$350,000

SPACIOUS 3 BDRM HOME 1 BLOCK FROM

COWICHAN LAKE IN HONEYMOON BAY

• Original � r � oors• Bonus full basement• In-house workshop• New septic

$410,000

AMAZINGDEAL

159 River Road

$292,500

Fabulous sun � lled home with 2 master suites

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“By adopting [the Youth Lens], I would hope that when council adopts a new policy that they will instruct municipal staff to see that they have incorporated the

Youth Lens into their recommendation and into their planning,” Sterk said.

One aspect of the Youth Lens that town council took a keen interest in is the “youth council,” which was recently incorporated into Duncan.

Sterk described the youth council as a “junior municipal council.”

The City of Duncan provides its youth council with staff support — its Chief Administrative Of� cer

brings reports to the council table, and provides support in researching the issues that arise.

“I think it’s made a big difference,” Sterk said. “It’s helped make youth safety a priority, and [Duncan] has made a commitment to hear more from the local youth when making decisions that would impact them.”

Lake Cowichan councillor Carolyne Austin said that she had visited Lake Cowichan

School’s Youth Leadership class several times since the election, and that there was an interest in establishing a youth council or something similar. She said there was a strong possibility that one would be established during the next school year.

Sterk said the youth group would be presenting the program to a province-wide municipal conference, as well as to a group in Toronto, in the coming weeks.


Lake Cowichan students could be forming ‘youth council’ next SeptemberYouth Leadership: Councillor Austin said LCS class has shown interest in forming council

Photo Malcolm ChalmersShaun Felling entertains the kids at the Lake Cowichan Skate Park on his BMX bike. Felling, a former professional Mountain Bike Trials rider for nine years on the Island, now rides his BMX for fun.

Easter egg hunt and free skate at CL Sports Arena

The hunt will be on this Easter Monday (April 6) at Centennial Park from 2:30 to 3 p.m.

The egg hunt will be followed by a free public skate at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. Skate rentals are extra.

—Drew McLachlan

—Continued from the front page

“By adopting [the Youth Lens], I would hope that when council adopts a new policy that they will instruct municipal staff to see that they have incorporated the

Youth Lens into their recommendation and into their planning,” Sterk said.

One aspect of the Youth Lens that town council took a keen interest in is the “youth council,” which was recently incorporated into Duncan.

Sterk described the youth council as a “junior municipal council.”

The City of Duncan provides its youth council with staff support — its Chief Administrative Of� cer

brings reports to the council table, and provides support in researching the issues that arise.

“I think it’s made a big difference,” Sterk said. “It’s helped make youth safety a priority, and [Duncan] has made a commitment to hear more from the local youth when making decisions that would impact them.”

Lake Cowichan councillor Carolyne Austin said that she had visited Lake Cowichan

School’s Youth Leadership class several times since the election, and that there was an interest in establishing a youth council or something similar. She said there was a strong possibility that one would be established during the next school year.

Sterk said the youth group would be presenting the program to a province-wide municipal conference, as well as to a group in Toronto, in the coming weeks.


Lake Cowichan students could be forming ‘youth council’ next SeptemberYouth Leadership: Councillor Austin said LCS class has shown interest in forming council

Photo Malcolm ChalmersShaun Felling entertains the kids at the Lake Cowichan Skate Park on his BMX bike. Felling, a former professional Mountain Bike Trials rider for nine years on the Island, now rides his BMX for fun.

Easter egg hunt and free skate at CL Sports Arena

The hunt will be on this Easter Monday (April 6) at Centennial Park from 2:30 to 3 p.m.

The egg hunt will be followed by a free public skate at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. Skate rentals are extra.

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The Cowichan Valley School District is holding public meetings for members of the public to provide feedback to the Board of Education on the 2015-2016 Annual Budget.

Meetings will be held on the dates and at locations listed below:

West Zone – Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at Lake Cowichan School, 190 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC

South Zone – Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at George Bonner Elementary School, 3060 Cobble Hill Road, Mill Bay, BC

Central Zone – Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at Quamichan Campus, CSS, 2515 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC

North Zone – Monday, April 13, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Chemainus Secondary School, 9947 Daniel Street, Chemainus, BC

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ANDERSON, COLE1997 - 2015

Cole Robert Anderson, 18 years old, of Campbell River died tragically March 21, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained from a skiing accident at Whistler Blackcomb. He had been free skiing with his teammates and coach after a morning of ski race training at the Dave Murray National Training Center on Whistler Mountain. Cole was born March 13, 1997 in Duncan BC, the son of Terry and

Michele (Dickson) Anderson. He attended Timberline Secondary School and was to graduate with his class of 2015. Cole was a member of the Mt Washington Ski Club (MWSC) and an active member of the MWSC Ski Racing Team, BC Alpine, Alpine Canada. He was a registered competitor with the International Ski Federation (FIS) and represented the Mt Washington Ski Club at National and Provincial ski race competitions. Cole was an emerging leader within his ski club and had recently received the club’s most prestigious award, the Ben Bellamy Memorial Most Sportsmanlike Skier Award for his sportsmanship, leadership, and love of skiing. He had obtained his Level I Coach Certification as a member of the Canadian Ski Coach Federation and also held a Level II Baseball Umpires Association Certification. During the ski off-season Cole would play and umpire baseball as a member of the Campbell River Minor Baseball Association; as well as workout, ride bikes, skateboard, and dream of his next days on snow. Cole was a fine kind-hearted young man with a whole world of opportunity yet ahead of him. He was loved and will be greatly missed. Cole is survived by his parents Terry and Michele of Campbell River, and his sister Nicola who is currently studying Health Information Science at the University of Victoria. He also leaves his maternal grandparents Brian and Sheila Dickson, Auntie Tracy and Uncle Rob Lamontagne, and his cousin Hailey Lamontagne all from Campbell River; his paternal grandparents Oke and Alice Anderson of Lake Cowichan as well as aunties and uncles Danny and Jocelyn Anderson of Crofton, Ron and Lora Anderson of Ladysmith, and cousins Marissa, Cody, Meagan, and Lauren. A celebration of Cole’s life will be held on Saturday April 18, 2015 at 1PM at the Thunderbird Hall, 1420 Wewaikum Road, Campbell River. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donating to the Mt Washington Ski Club re Cole Anderson Bursary Account Mbr #44972 Acct #100020178149 at any Coastal Community Credit Union or send a donation cheque directly to the Mt Washington Ski Club PO Box 3335 Courtenay BC V9N 5N5. Cheques should be made payable to the Mt Washington Ski Club and note Cole Anderson Bursary Fund.

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charging infrastructure and determine the most effective way to deploy infrastructure funding. This will include looking at what locations (multi-unit residential buildings, downtown parking areas, shopping centres etc.) would best support increased adoption of electric vehicles.The first phase of the CEV program ran from 2011 to 2014 and helped support the purchase of 950 electric vehicles and the development of over 1,000 charging stations, and resulted in 57,000 tonnes of direct emissions reductions – equivalent to taking approximately 1,000 vehicles off the road.

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Buskey, Leonard JamesNov. 24, 1956 - Mar. 18, 2015

Leonard passed away peacefully at his home on River road in Che-mainus in the early evening of March 18th. Len loved his property which was a common social gathering for his family and many friends.

Len’s home always had that revolving door.Len grew up on Vancouver Island primarily in Lake Cowichan. He mar-ried at a young age to his fi rst love, Tammy Weaver, where the classes they missed caused by the kiss gave them 3 beautiful girls togeth-er. Those two young fools, Len always wondered “do you think of me?”Len’s journey was not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “holy

Dinah, what a ride!!”Weary of reading obits, Len wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn, refusing to follow doctor’s orders and raising hell for almost six decades. He enjoyed his booze, cars, safety meetings, feed-ing his birds, dancing, playing the spoons and most of all his friends.

SIMPLE!!!!!!For the latter part of Len’s life he reunited with Debbie, his last love. A love of 23 years ago bringing him much happiness and a love of 15 on

his scale of 1 to 10. Certainly a love meant to be.Len was predeceased by his parents Rose Anne and John.

Lovingly remembered by his family; children, Kristine (Chris) Ander-son , Jamie (Rocky) Wise and Erin Robertson &(Gord). Papa also had 8 grandchildren Jordan, Jake, Josh, Emily, Madison, Ryder, Billy and Ran-di. Siblings, Lawrence (Betty), Lorna (Bob), Florence (Bella Coola Bob),

Marilyn (Wayne), Garnett (Amy) and Joe (Becky) and #1 Son “Buzz”Leonard will also be missed dearly by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a ton of friends. His memory will be with them, where

many stories will be told with love, laughter and tears.A Celebration of Len’s Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Chemainus, BC on Saturday April 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Come and share your stories. There will be a cash bar, snacks along with a designated driver for those in need! In Lieu of fl owers please buy your buddies a beer or make a donation to the Heart and Stroke foundation. Online

condolences may be shared at www.hwwallacecbc.com

Law, Michael “MIKE” JohnAugust 14, 1951 - March 16, 2015

Mike passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Cowichan, B.C., March 16, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mike was born in Craik, Sask. and spent much of his early life on the family farm north of Aylesbury. He loved being on the land and working with the livestock which led him to be a member of the 4H Club in his youth. Mike was also an active participant in community activities. His competitions in tractor pulls was a source of great pride for Mike. With Mike’s passion for the farm never far from his heart, he even assumed management of the farm for several years of his adulthood. Mike devoted most of his career to being a long and short haul trucker and tour and shuttle bus driver, which he

maintained with a fl awless driving record.Mike loved nothing more than good conversations with family and friends and had a catalogue of jokes he loved sharing. He was an enthusiastic stroyteller wih an acute memory for details. In his quit-er times, Mike loved spending time at the computer on the fl ight

simulator or reading a spellbinding novel.A tried and true Saskatchewan Roughrider fan, Mike either attend-ed the games or followed them on TV. He was a fi ne curler through-

out his life, and, also, closely followed professional curling.Mike enjoyed camping and the outdoors and treasured his travels

throughout North America, Europe and South Africa.Michael is survived by his brother, Bill (Marie) Sister, Les (Barry), Brother, Brad and Nephew, Greg. He will also be missed by his extended family members and his many friends. Mike was prede-ceased by his parents, William and Joanne Law, and his brother, Jay.

At Mike’s request, no service will be held.The family asks that as a rememberance of Mike you show some-one an act of kindness. Memories and condolences may be shared

with Michael’s family through the H.W. Wallace Cremation andBurial Centre, Duncan, at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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*Subject to approved credit. Not available to customers on the credit limit program. Available for clients who activate or renew on a 2 year Your Choice plan with a $70 monthly spend before tax or a $50 monthly spend when adding a line toan existing plan. SIM not included. $5 Tablet Share plan required to be added to a TELUS Your Choice rate plan. Customers will receive the $5 rate for as long as they choose to stay on the Tablet Share plan. Available only on Consumer accounts.Only available at participating locations. Limited time offer, prices subject to change. Retail price of the 16GB iPad mini 2 is $470. Customers must pay back the balance of the tablet over a 24 month period via monthly payments equal to$20/month. TELUS, the TELUS logo are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. TM and © 2015 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2015 TELUS.

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Available on a 2 year TELUS Your Choice and 2 year Easy Tablet offer.

iPhone 5s with iPad mini 2 from $0 upfront.

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Cowichan Commons250-715-1599

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Lake Cowichan Gazette, April 01, 2015

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