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Ray riding the rockTour de Rock: Former Lake Cowichan RCMP member Ray Carfantan rides in the 2013 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock

Ashley Degraaf LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

A Duncan pilot is counting his blessings after his Volmer VJ-22 Sportsman seaplane � ipped while launching Sunday afternoon on Cowichan Lake.

Pilot John Howroyd and his passenger daughter suffered nothing more than minor injuries when the custom-built amphibian aircraft caught a wave when attempting to take off and � ipped over at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Marble Bay.

“We were just departing and went through a boat wake. That was enough to trip the plane up and we ended upside-down in the lake,” Howroyd told the Lake Cowichan Gazette’s photographer Malcolm Chalmers at the scene.

“We were almost off the water, so close, probably another second or two and we would have been in the air and this wouldn’t have happened.”

The amount of boaters on the lake on the long-weekend Sunday was both fortunate and unfortunate for the pilot.

Police con� rmed one of the aircraft’s wheels caught a boat wake, causing the plane to overturn.

On the other side of the coin, there were many witnesses and folks ready to assist with the rescue in a matter of seconds.

“With the wonderful help from all these people and the good Lord looking down on me.... I am so happy,” said Howroyd.

He received little more than a black eye and a small cut on his cheek. His daughter only received a cut on her arm.

“The owner — and experienced pilot — a 68-year-old (Howroyd), freed himself right away,” stated Lake Cowichan RCMP Cpl. Warren Potter in a press release. “Fortunately a retired Vancouver PD member was in the area and was able to free the (44-year-old) North Saanich (passenger) who had been upside-down but had a little air left in the cockpit.”

The plane received minimal damage and was towed to the beach by local boaters.

“I don’t mind the airplane, we can always rebuild it again,” Howroyd told Chalmers. “It looks bad but it’s not that bad. It’ll � y again.”

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Pilot and passenger OK after plane � ips on Cowichan Lake

Tyson Jones LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

There’s no lack of motivation for former Lake Cowichan RCMP member Ray Carfantan when it comes to preparing for the 2013 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock ride.

Carfantan is a senior Victoria RCMP, poised to become the commanding of� cer in Duncan.

But he was a member of the Lake Cowichan RCMP from 1999 until 2005. And it was during those years that he learned of the Tour de Rock.

“I was really affected by the tour in Lake Cowichan, where I � rst saw it,” says Carfantan. “I have friends in Lake Cowichan with kids that have been through this, and some of them have been junior riders for the tour — they’re a real strong motivation for me. Seeing the success they’ve had, I want to be supportive of the programs that helped them out and helped others as well. “

It’s not just through friends in Lake Cowichan that Carfantan gains motivation for the training he is now completing — which, he says can be challenging at times — but also from family.

Like many people, Carfantan has had family face the � ght against cancer. His sister is a breast cancer survivor, and his father passed from pancreatic cancer.

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SubmittedFormer Lake Cowichan RCMP member Ray Carfantan, rides in Tour de Rock this fall.

Ashley Degraaf LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

A 50-year-old Victoria man died en route to hospital after he collapsed in Cowichan Lake near Heather Campground Monday morning.

An RCMP press release states police and BC Ambulance Services

responded to the distress call at 3 a.m. near the boat launch at the campsite.

“The male was seen to be swimming then collapsed in shallow water,” the press release states. “He was brought to shore where witnesses performed CPR until paramedics arrived.”

The man was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital.Foul play is not suspected. The victim’s name is currently being withheld pending noti� cation of

next of kin.

Midnight swim turns tragic

Malcolm ChalmersJohn Howroyd’s VJ-22 Volmer Sportsman custom-built amphibian airplane was righted near shore at the end of Nantree Road in Marble Bay after � ipping in Cowichan Lake.

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The Salt Spring Island man who died after being struck by a falling tree in a logging site in Lake Cowichan Monday, Aug. 26, has been identified as 41-year-old Ryan Burch.

The Gulf Islands Driftwood newspaper reported Burch worked full-time on Vancouver Island as a faller. He often commuted to the job site from a fifth-wheel trailer parked in Crofton, usually leaving before dawn to reach his workplace.

“He used to work all day, come back to coach and run a practice for his kids’ baseball team,” Ken Byron, Burch’s father-in-law, told the Driftwood.

Burch leaves behind his wife Chelsea, four young children and many caring family members, friends and acquaintances.

“It’s very tragic. There’s a family out there dealing with this news,” said Lake Cowichan RCMP Cpl. Larry Olson.

He confirmed police have handed the investigation over to B.C. Coroners Service and Work Safe B.C. Olson and B.C. Coroners Service’s Barbara McLintock agreed early indications show nothing to suggest the incident was anything more than accidental.

“We believe it was accidental and not criminal,” Olson said Wednesday.

Burch was working along the Meade Creek Mainline on Meade Road near Lake Cowichan when he

was struck by a tree just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday.

“They were clearing a right-of-way on Meade Road,” said Work Safe B.C. communications officer Megan Johnston. “Investigators arrived on scene Monday and what they’re looking for are any violations of occupational health and safety practices as well as other safety factors. They will also have an eye out for ways to prevent similar

incidents.”Johnston said their investigation

could take anywhere from three weeks to a month.

She confirmed Mount Sicker Logging as the prime contractor at the site.

Initial police reports stated Burch had been working for Hancock Forest Management. A Mount Sicker representative reached by phone declined comment.

Gulf Islands Driftwood

Ryan Burch, with sons Isaac and Garrett at baseball championships in Port Alberni this year. Burch, 41, was killed in a logging accident near Lake Cowichan on Aug. 26.

Salt Spring dad named as fallen fallerWCB investigating: Early reports indicate Meade Creek road death accidental


Tyson Jones Lake CowiChan Gazette

South Shore Road meridians near Saywell Park are expected to proceed after a review confirmed their safety.

Ministry of Transportations consultants have approved the proposed centre meridians leaving at least one local business owner wondering where his

customers will now park.The placement of the centre meridians

on South Shore Road was under review because of space restrictions on the roadway.

“I’ve seen the consultant’s report, and they’re still recommending that we put the meridians in, everything lines up with what they thought,” said Mayor Ross Forrest. “The intent of them is to slow the

traffic down; they think by taking them out, traffic will just speed up there.”

Pete White, owner of Payless Pete’s believes the meridians will be bad for his business because customers will no longer be able to park on the road in front of his store.

“I don’t like the meridians, but I’m just one person so what can I do?” said White. “If it slows down business too much, I guess I’ll close the store, and move on—things are slow as is.”

White believes that placing police checks on the stretch of road would do the same job as the meridians, and not harm business.

“They’re not going like a bugger through there anyway, I mean you get the odd one, but it does not matter what town you’re in there’s going to be some guys who drive like buggers threw town,” said White. “I think a cop placement on the road would accomplish the same thing as the meridians.”

He will be expressing his concerns at the town’s next public works committee meeting.

Forrest is unsure if the decision regarding the meridian can be changed at the council meeting because in the end it is the Ministry of Transportations decision.

“Ultimately it’s the Ministry of Transportation’s road, and both parties agreed before on the design of the road. I don’t know what it would take to change it,” said Forrest. “We have a public works committee meeting (after press time last night), and I’m sure this will be part of our discussion, but I don’t believe the decision will be changed.”

Gazette filePete White, owner of Payless Pete’s, watches as two logging trucks pass each other in front of his store on South Shore Road. White believes the meridians will make it hard to have enough space on the street to park in front of his store.

Road wide enough for meridiansSouth Shore project: Review concludes planned traffic calming is safe as business owner laments lost parking

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“The training is going well; the training staff really know what they are doing,” says Carfantan. “As much as it can sometimes be difficult, it’s a constant reminder that it’s nothing compared to what kids and other patients go through when they’re fighting cancer.”

If you would like to donate to the Tour de Rock, Carfantan has a personal donation page online, or you can make a general donation through the Canadian Cancer Society at www.copsforcancerbc.ca. You can also text tour804 to make a $10 donation.

You can also go out to one of the many local charity events.

“We are coming to the people, so if they want to come to any of the local charity events we have, there’ll always be an opportunity to donate there,” says Carfantan.

Among those events:

Country Grocer hosts a fundraiser where you can buy a kilometre of the ride on Highway 18 in memory of a loved one for $100 donation to the tour. Signs along the way help to encourage the riders in to Lake Cowichan. This initiative started years ago by Cpl. Larry Olson often results in more than one sponsor for each kilometre of the highway.

On Sept. 18 there will be a burger and a beer fundraiser at Jake’s at the Lake. Pre-purchase your ticket — and they are available at the door— for $20. Half of the ticket sales ($10) will go directly to TDR as will proceeds from a silent auction. Tour de Rock t’shirts and touques will also be available for purchase.

Or, the Canadian Cancer society has launched a text-to-donate program. To contribute to Ray Carfantan’s fundraising efforts simply text TOUR 04 to 20222 to donate $10. \The Tour de Rock will begin Sunday, Sept. 22 in Port Alice. The riders will be getting into Lake Cowichan on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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Fields set to open in Lake Cowichan District manager of Fields Marika Kokoshke (left) and local Fields’ store manager Val Rajala are getting close to having the new Fields store ready to open later this week.The store, which will stock items for all your family needs, is in a well known location and even comes with a well known manager. Val spent 29 years working in the building when it was doing business as the Co-op.

The staff are excited to be opening the store in Lake Cowichan and look forward to seeing, and serving, all the area residents. As with all new openings, sometimes the best laid plans go awry, so the staff suggest you watch for the “Now Open” signs to appear on the store later this week.

Ray rides the rock

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Another school year dawns in B.C., with the prospect of disruptive labour disputes.

First up are 27,000 support staff, in a legal strike position. These are the teacher aides, custodians, bus drivers and crossing guards. Most are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

Public discussion about these disputes usually focuses on wage increases, which CUPE members in schools haven’t seen for four years. Their current deals expired more than a year ago, after they were subject to the same two-year wage freeze imposed on the rest of government.

The B.C. government moved from the post-recession wage freeze to a system they call “co-operative gains,” where raises must be fi nanced by savings in other areas of the operation. Only two provincial employee groups have yet to do this: school support staff and teachers.

CUPE, the largest union in the country, has a sophisticated media campaign to generate public sympathy. We are repeatedly reminded not only that the last raise was 2009, but that the “average” pay is a mere $24,000 a year. If that number is accurate, it refl ects a large number of part-timers.

Let’s look at a few provisions CUPE doesn’t talk about, on behalf of those self-employed taxpayers who have no paid holidays, no employer pension or benefi ts and no paid overtime, but are expected to help pay all of the above to government workers.

The 60 contracts have many variations, but core elements are the same. In the Central Okanagan school district, the starting CUPE wage rate is $17.37 an hour. The top rate is $26.59, or $28.78 for workers who qualify for a “trades

adjustment.”All contracts have rigid seniority

and “bumping” clauses to ensure that new employees absorb any reductions in working hours. From a taxpayer’s perspective, this leads to the maximum number of employees making the highest wages.

Overtime in Central Okanagan is time and a half for the fi rst two hours, and double time after that. Contracts also include the provision that unscheduled overtime is subject to a four-hour

minimum. It’s amazing how often an unexpected hour of work can arise when it’s paid at quadruple time.

The Surrey school district contract details how even “spare board” employees are to be enrolled in the municipal pension plan, a defi ned-benefi t system most private-sector employees can only dream about.

Then there are paid sick days. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation reports that the average B.C. private sector worker took 7.4 sick days last year. The public sector average was 12.

The Surrey contract details the windfall of unused sick days that must be paid out to employees who retire as early as age 55. The maximum is 150 days, for a lavish perk only available to employees hired before July 1, 1996. Even so, we’ll be paying these bonuses out for years to come.

It goes on and on. Six weeks’ paid vacation after 20 years, with an extra day added for every year after that.

There are many little things, such as a $60 “swimsuit allowance” for teacher aides who take part in swimming instruction.

This is not to devalue the work done by these people. It is to suggest that given the growing gap between public and private employment benefi ts, fi nding savings is reasonable.Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. Reach him at t� [email protected].

Back to school staff bene� ts to keep in mind

BC BureauBy Tom Fletcher

Welcome to a year of changeWelcome to the

2013/14 school year, a time during which we will activate signifi cant changes throughout our school system.

Those changes were initiated to allow the district and its community to deliver on its highest priorities for student learning.

Throughout the restructuring work, there has been tremendous effort and good will contributed

by staff, by parent representatives who have advocated on behalf of their school communities, and by families impacted by the changes.

I particularly want to thank those staff whose hard work and skill this summer has meant that our schools are ready for start up. Not every improvement is fully completed, but it is remarkable to see the magnitude of the transformation since the restructuring decisions made in May.

I also appreciate the support of families as many students settle into new routines, new school communities and changes to transportation services.

The fee structure, while new to us, is in place in many B.C. districts and we have learned a lot from their experiences.

Staff will be monitoring and adjusting as needed to support a transportation system that meets family and community needs within a sustainable fi nancial envelope.

It is also important to acknowledge that daily schedules for some schools have been adjusted to accommodate the transportation effi ciencies. Those changes may impact, either positively or negatively, some students before- or after-school work, extra- curricular or home commitments.

We appreciate your patience and engagement in work that will be done at the school level to mitigate inconvenience where possible.

Throughout The Road Ahead community discussions last year, there was no question that our priority in Cowichan Valley School District must be to allocate resources to support student learning.

I am confi dent that as this school year begins, we will see the positive impact of the decisions that were made: more focus on early learning support; increased resources for our most vulnerable learners; attractive and current trades and careers learning; and, attention to literacy throughout the system.

Yesterday, more than 7,500 students arrived in our schools with all the hopes and dreams kids have every September for new friendships, new learning and new adventures.

They were met by staff who have the skill and the capacity to engage them in a relevant, dynamic and positive learning environment: the kind our youngsters need and community deserves.

by staff, by parent representatives who have

By: Mike McKay,

Of� cial trustee, School District 79

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Rona Sturrock “A wooden sculpture in the

middle and some flowers would be nice.”

Lonny Jamieson “My wife is a gardener, I think

flowers would be nice, not art work. That’s a waste of money.”

Jennifer Coulter“I would like to see them put

the rhododendrons and roses that were next to the road in the cen-tre back.”

Terry Finch “I would like to see something

that reflects the Cowichan, may-be some First Nations art. I’d be more concerned that people learn to use the roundabout though.”

Violet McPhail “The logical thing would be

plants or something about the town I think.”

Dear EditorAt the Creekside Residents

Association annual general meeting Aug. 25, Clare Attwell and Klaus Kuhn (former Area I director) raised concerns about the proposed construction of a truck wash in Youbou.

They agree the truck wash is a good idea to help reduce the amount of dust, dirt and mud emitted from logging trucks entering onto Youbou Road from the logging roads.

The concern lies in the payment of this truck wash. It is believed it will cost approximately $120,000 to build, and TimberWest is looking for a buy-in from Youbou. In answer to this, the CVRD has agreed to a contribution of $5,000 from the Electoral Area I Nature and Habitat Fund. This is a fund we Creekside homeowners all paid into when we purchased our lots. These funds were earmarked to help protect our lakeshore and enhance the natural environment of our Area I.

Klaus Khun and I, along with all present at the Creekside AGM, believe TimberWest should pay for this truck wash entirely. TimberWest made the mess, and to use funds from the nature and habitat fund to address the problem is wrong.

Alfonso Vega pointed out that logging truck drivers do not get paid by the hour, as in the old days. They get paid per trip (usually two per day). He doubts that drivers will even use the truck wash, because it takes about a half an hour to clean a truck, and that would be on their own time. After much discussion, the association membership (representing 75 properties in Youbou) agreed that even if a truck wash was built, it would be very difficult to enforce without a bylaw in place.

I did research and learned that this proposed partnering agreement that the CVRD is planning on entering into with TimberWest for five years could incur some liability on the CVRD if they enter into a public/private partnership. (Pat Weaver, our CVRD area director, was scheduled to speak at the AGM, but ended up cancelling on Saturday.)

After much discussion, a motion was passed unanimously by the Creekside Residents Association stating that:

• The Creekside Residents Association extends it’s concern and support to the residents on the west side of Youbou who have been suffering the negative effects of dust contamination caused by commercial vehicles driving through Youbou.

• To that end, the Creekside Residents Association:

1. Supports the provision of a truck wash by TimberWest to deal with the dust problem caused by vehicles exiting the logging roads and driving through Youbou.

2. Encourages the CVRD (and potentially the B.C. Ministry of Transportation) to develop and enforce a local bylaw to address dust contamination in Youbou by commercial vehicles.

3. Opposes the Nature and Habitat Fund being used towards a truck wash in Youbou.

4. Opposes the use of public money to assist TimberWest with their costs of doing business.

5. Opposes the intentions of the CVRD to enter into a partnering agreement (pursuant to Section 185 of the Local Government Act) with TimberWest Forest Corp. for the purposes of assisting them financially with the construction of a truck wash.

Clare Attwell, Youbou

No public cash for truck wash

Can we give this good news a different colour?Dear Editor

Like many in Lake Cowichan, I was a fan of the Bargain! Shop, and was sad to see it go. Truth be told, though, that bright red building always got on my nerves. Our town is verdant, woodsy, and unquestionably very beautiful. That big crimson structure just clashes, don’t you think?

Do you suppose we should petition Fields to enhance its presence on the banks of our sublime river rather than blare it loudly? Could it be convinced to paint its new building a less garish, more nature-friendly colour? Something in a nice earth tone, maybe? But not camo of course, we’ll never be able to find it.

Kilby Cottingham, Lake Cowichan

Not just TimberWest using North Shore RoadDear Editor

Klaus Kuhn asks “Why does TimberWest insist on this relatively small contribution by the CVRD?” The answer is probably obvious to those who live in the area and witness the volume of traffic — vehicles of all manner of shape and size, that travel North Shore Road. Industry and public, both, are heavy users of North Shore Road. It is for this reason that TimberWest is working co-operatively with the Cowichan Valley Regional District toward a shared solution to the problem of dust and mud on the road through Youbou.

Residents know that TimberWest has long been committed to improving road conditions in Youbou, through extensive dust control and year-round road cleaning. To suggest that TimberWest is avoiding its responsibilities in this regard is off the mark. The estimated cost of the truck wash station, for example, is approximately $100,000 and that does not include the value of the TimberWest land on which it will be installed, or the ongoing maintenance costs, which will be significant. We don’t expect that a truck wash station will be a perfect solution, but with the support of the CVRD, we are hopeful that our efforts will provide some relief to this community.

TimberWest takes its obligations as a responsible corporate citizen seriously. We expect that, in co-operation with the CVRD, our efforts to reduce dust and mud in Youbou will be of benefit to both Youbou residents and the industrial and recreational

users who are frequent travelers of North Shore Road.

Sue Handel, communications manager, Timber-West

Resident traffic not the problem Dear Editor

As one of the residents most affected by the mud and dust brought out by the logging trucks, I would like to go on record as being opposed to the use of money from Youbou’s Nature and Habitat Fund. It is a farce to use this money that is put aside for environmental protection, for riparian repairs, and any destruction caused by future development. Please don’t use the guise of “ mud going into our lake “ by logging trucks. What have they been doing all these years around the entire lake! Truth is, their own poor maintenance solution is what is causing mud to go into the lake.

We have been forced to live under disgraceful conditions for the past four years and now they want us to pay for the mess they alone caused? I don’t think so! On a daily basis I view the coming and going of traffic coming into Youbou from the woods, and believe me, it’s not the resident traffic that causes any of this pollution. The money spent on a truckwash is nothing compared to the profits that this forest giant is making and its time it gave back to the community.

A partnership? What for? While a truck wash is most certainly welcome, I do not support the funding on principal, my conscience won’t let me.

Trisha Waddington, Youbou

No truck wash partnership, please, money not for this Dear Editor

These are not monies set aside to help finance a solution to a problem that belongs to TimberWest alone. TimberWest is a multi-million dollar company, I’m sure it can finance a truck wash all on its own. If it is concerned at all about the people of this area, rather than the money it can make by logging our forests and shipping the products overseas, it would be responsible business owners and step up to the plate and finance the truck wash itself. I was further dismayed to learn that the CVRD is considering a partnership with Timber West considering this matter. Why would you get involved and use our taxpayer money for a truck wash? What will the liabilities be to us, the taxpayers? We should have a public meeting on this matter if you are even considering getting involved.

Debbie Beldessi, Youbou

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1959: The last resident medical doctor in Honeymoon Bay was Dr. Ian Morrow who arrived at the Bay in 1959.

Just two years later, he and wife Doreen and their two children moved to Manitoba where Dr. Morrow was to study radiology. His brother, Dr. Jim Morrow, also an MD, was already living at Lake Cowichan when Ian arrived at the Bay.

Jim Morrow and Dr. Bert Mewhort operated their medical practise on South Shore Road in Lake Cowichan for many years.

Ian and Doreen Morrow, as of 2012, were still living in Manitoba although Ian had retired some years earlier. After retirement Dr. Jim Morrow remained at Lake Cowichan until his death several years ago.

October 12, 1970 was the official opening day of March Meadows Golf Course in Honeymoon Bay. Today, some 43 years later, the course continues to attract golfers year round. Situated on 149 acres, the course replaced much of the March homestead (1887) with the beautiful 9 hole course.

June 1977 - A Jaws of Life apparatus was presented to the Lake Cowichan Fire Department by members of Ramcos — the local car club —who raised nearly $8,000 to purchase the hydraulic life-saving tool.

On hand for the presentation were club members Dave Whiskin, Don Patrick, Jim Perreaux and Chris Cooper. Representing the village council and fire department were Alderman Hazel Beech and Ken Irving.

November 1983: Thirty-years ago this fall, political challenger Ted Forrest beat incumbent Ken Douglas for the position of mayor of the Village

of Lake Cowichan in the fall civic elections.

Forrest, a former alderman, gave up his seat on council to take on Mayor Douglas. A referendum on nuclear disarmament, also on the ballot, passed 665 to 152. April 1984: For years Lake Cowichan and surrounding area

residents had been able to take their drivers license test locally. That ended

in 1984 when a reorganization of the B. C. Motor Vehicle Department moved the driving examination services to Duncan.

In years past, locals took their written or practical driving test at the old Unity Hall (across from the high school) and later, the Legion basement.

November 1985: Town council granted the fire department a .25¢ per hour raise. The raise, deemed “reasonable” by Mayor Earle Darling, brought the hourly rate up to $9.50 for officers and $8.75 for qualified firemen. The raise for rookie firemen topped at $8 per hour.

June 1994: After a delay, the new, much anticipated, 911 system emergency service for Lake Cowichan and surrounding area was activated.

August 14-21, 1994: The Village of Lake Cowichan’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations were held locally amid much fanfare and revelry.

The week long events included the Loggers Lament by Kaatza Lakeside Players, an official book launching of the local history book Family Trees-The growth of a forest community (1944-1994), a village dinner held at the sports arena, a free breakfast on the town, a parade, a Lake Cowichan Secondary School open house, teen events and a homecoming dance topped off with a community family picnic.

Courtesy Kaatza Station MuseumAn impressive group of local people made up the 1st Lake Cowichan Minor Hockey Association formed here in 1970 (the year the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena complex opened). Back row from left: Gary Peterson, Jim Peterson, Bob Veitch, Bill Chappell, Ted Knott, Ted Forrest (a future village alderman then mayor), Bill Swain, Vern PowersFront row from left: Adam Nimmo, Charlie Mackie, Mable Calder, Bill Lowe, Ray Stokes and Eric Lundberg (who still lives in the area along with the Peterson brothers and Ted Knott.)

Ramcos car club puts life into donation

Pages of HistoryRolli Gunderson

Tyson Jones Lake CowiChan GazeTTe

Lake Cowichan’s new walk-in medical clinic is still on schedule.

Renovation work is on track for the new clinic located at Island Pharmacy on South Shore Road, with an opening date still looming for sometime in September, said Dr. Vincent Rossouw.

Rossouw, a family physician from the Beverly Medical Clinic in Duncan, is part of a partnership offering service on a drop-in basis on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with half days on most Saturdays and Sundays.

“Things are progressing quite well,” said Rossouw. “I haven’t seen it yet, but I believe the floors are in, and the cabinetry is going in or is already in.”

The clinic is seeking staff from the Lake Cowichan

area.“We’re looking for a medical office assistant, and

we’re really looking to use somebody from the town because it would mean less driving and also shows our support within the community,” said Rossouw.

“We are already having some interviews on Friday. I would prefer to hire someone from Lake Cowichan; they know the people in the town, and the area.”

Rossouw says they are all ready to go and are excited for the clinic opening.

“I had the day off today, so I got to go office furniture shopping with the help of my daughter — so everything is going well,” said Rossouw. “We have business cards printed and prescription pads made up, so that is where we are right now.”

Most of the pieces are falling into place, with a few exceptions.

‘We are still waiting for some computer things because we are using electronic medical records,” said Rossouw. “There are a lot of security things that need to be put in place before we can use that here in the office.”

Renovations on track for new walk-in clinicWork progressing:Doctors will be seeing patients on a drop-in basis starting sometime in September


1959: The last resident medical doctor in Honeymoon Bay was Dr. Ian Morrow who arrived at the Bay in 1959.

Just two years later, he and wife Doreen and their two children moved to Manitoba where Dr. Morrow was to study radiology. His brother, Dr. Jim Morrow, also an MD, was already living at Lake Cowichan when Ian arrived at the Bay.

Jim Morrow and Dr. Bert Mewhort operated their medical practise on South Shore Road in Lake Cowichan for many years.

Ian and Doreen Morrow, as of 2012, were still living in Manitoba although Ian had retired some years earlier. After retirement Dr. Jim Morrow remained at Lake Cowichan until his death several years ago.

October 12, 1970 was the official opening day of March Meadows Golf Course in Honeymoon Bay. Today, some 43 years later, the course continues to attract golfers year round. Situated on 149 acres, the course replaced much of the March homestead (1887) with the beautiful 9 hole course.

June 1977 - A Jaws of Life apparatus was presented to the Lake Cowichan Fire Department by members of Ramcos — the local car club —who raised nearly $8,000 to purchase the hydraulic life-saving tool.

On hand for the presentation were club members Dave Whiskin, Don Patrick, Jim Perreaux and Chris Cooper. Representing the village council and fire department were Alderman Hazel Beech and Ken Irving.

November 1983: Thirty-years ago this fall, political challenger Ted Forrest beat incumbent Ken Douglas for the position of mayor of the Village

of Lake Cowichan in the fall civic elections.

Forrest, a former alderman, gave up his seat on council to take on Mayor Douglas. A referendum on nuclear disarmament, also on the ballot, passed 665 to 152. April 1984: For years Lake Cowichan and surrounding area

residents had been able to take their drivers license test locally. That ended

in 1984 when a reorganization of the B. C. Motor Vehicle Department moved the driving examination services to Duncan.

In years past, locals took their written or practical driving test at the old Unity Hall (across from the high school) and later, the Legion basement.

November 1985: Town council granted the fire department a .25¢ per hour raise. The raise, deemed “reasonable” by Mayor Earle Darling, brought the hourly rate up to $9.50 for officers and $8.75 for qualified firemen. The raise for rookie firemen topped at $8 per hour.

June 1994: After a delay, the new, much anticipated, 911 system emergency service for Lake Cowichan and surrounding area was activated.

August 14-21, 1994: The Village of Lake Cowichan’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations were held locally amid much fanfare and revelry.

The week long events included the Loggers Lament by Kaatza Lakeside Players, an official book launching of the local history book Family Trees-The growth of a forest community (1944-1994), a village dinner held at the sports arena, a free breakfast on the town, a parade, a Lake Cowichan Secondary School open house, teen events and a homecoming dance topped off with a community family picnic.

Courtesy Kaatza Station MuseumAn impressive group of local people made up the 1st Lake Cowichan Minor Hockey Association formed here in 1970 (the year the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena complex opened). Back row from left: Gary Peterson, Jim Peterson, Bob Veitch, Bill Chappell, Ted Knott, Ted Forrest (a future village alderman then mayor), Bill Swain, Vern PowersFront row from left: Adam Nimmo, Charlie Mackie, Mable Calder, Bill Lowe, Ray Stokes and Eric Lundberg (who still lives in the area along with the Peterson brothers and Ted Knott.)

Ramcos car club puts life into donation

Pages of HistoryRolli Gunderson

Tyson Jones Lake CowiChan GazeTTe

Lake Cowichan’s new walk-in medical clinic is still on schedule.

Renovation work is on track for the new clinic located at Island Pharmacy on South Shore Road, with an opening date still looming for sometime in September, said Dr. Vincent Rossouw.

Rossouw, a family physician from the Beverly Medical Clinic in Duncan, is part of a partnership offering service on a drop-in basis on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with half days on most Saturdays and Sundays.

“Things are progressing quite well,” said Rossouw. “I haven’t seen it yet, but I believe the floors are in, and the cabinetry is going in or is already in.”

The clinic is seeking staff from the Lake Cowichan

area.“We’re looking for a medical office assistant, and

we’re really looking to use somebody from the town because it would mean less driving and also shows our support within the community,” said Rossouw.

“We are already having some interviews on Friday. I would prefer to hire someone from Lake Cowichan; they know the people in the town, and the area.”

Rossouw says they are all ready to go and are excited for the clinic opening.

“I had the day off today, so I got to go office furniture shopping with the help of my daughter — so everything is going well,” said Rossouw. “We have business cards printed and prescription pads made up, so that is where we are right now.”

Most of the pieces are falling into place, with a few exceptions.

‘We are still waiting for some computer things because we are using electronic medical records,” said Rossouw. “There are a lot of security things that need to be put in place before we can use that here in the office.”

Renovations on track for new walk-in clinicWork progressing:Doctors will be seeing patients on a drop-in basis starting sometime in September



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It seems like we are going to enjoy an “Indian Summer” well into October again this year so this should extend the production period for some plants like tomatoes and squash.

Vegetable Garden: Continue planting kale, corn salad, collards, green onions, purple sprouting broccoli, radishes and spinach. Lettuce and pac choi can also still be planted with row cover for protection.

Walla Walla onions should have been planted in August, but it may not be too late. They are harvested from May to July of next year and should be used by September. Walla Wallas are sweet and delicious but don’t keep well.

Our onions and garlic were bountiful this year and are drying nicely in the carport.

Herb Garden: Mine went crazy this year. I just cleaned out lots of mint, chives, marjoram, oregano, sage and tarragon. I tied some in bundles to dry and potted a few roots to give to friends and neighbours. I’m going to try and root some variegated sage from cuttings to see if that works as well.

Season Failures: I have to say that I had a few failures this year. My everbearing strawberries didn’t come back after trimming, transplanting and fertilizing in July.

There was less fruit on some of the blueberry bushes and the fi gs fell off the fi g tree. Our transparent apple was good, but the Spartan and Ambrosia didn’t produce well at all in spite of our blue orchard bees.

The pear trees are loaded, but there are only about four peaches on our peach tree. And,

with all the heat the spinach kept going to seed as did some of the Swiss chard and one turnip.

The potatoes — Norland and Yukon Gold — didn’t produce as well as they have had in the past and I always use new store-bought seed potatoes each year.

Flower Garden: I trimmed back the ornamental poppies when they died down in July and they are blooming again as is my weigela (a deciduous shrub with tubular fl owers).

In spite of the baking soda spray some of the roses got black spot so

I have been pulling off the leaves and spraying again. They have been fl owering well though.

September/October is the time to plant new spring bulbs with bone meal to give them a good start. I enjoy visiting the local nurseries every fall to see what new varieties and fabulous new colours they have brought in to brighten up the spring garden.

I have found in the past though that many special-coloured daffodils, like pink ones, do not bloom again the following year so they may be a one–time thing.

You might want to hold off on daffodils anyway as we had a local narcissus fl y infestation a few years ago that killed all the daffodils planted by volunteers at the entrance to town. I believe the infestation lasts for several years but will die off if there aren’t too many daffodils around to continue attacking.

Enjoy a wonderful warm fall, my favourite time of year.

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Folks living in the Youbou, Mesachie Lake and Honeymoon Bay areas can expect delivery of a new easy-roller recycling tote as well as a garbage tote this September.

It’s part the regional district’s new curbside collection program,

“The new blue recycling tote will replace all yellow and blue bags previously used for recycling, explained superintendent of solid waste operations Jason Adair in a press release. “Electoral areas currently receiving garbage collection will also receive a new grey tote to be used for garbage.”

Under the new program, residents’ current services will stay the same, but at a lower annual fee. Curbside bills have already been reduced by between $1 and

$11, depending on the electoral area.“Automated curbside collection systems

are in place throughout the province and have been very successful at increasing worker safety, increasing effi ciency, and boosting recycling rates by as much as 30%,” Adair said.

“It’s a signifi cant step towards achieving our goal of Zero Waste and has the added benefi t of lowering current operating costs, as refl ected in the user fees.”

Totes will be delivered with user guides, as well as new collection schedules and a sticker attached to the lid indicating the fi rst automated tote collection day.

Residents are asked to continue to place their current containers out until this date.

Other communities included in this program include: Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Station, Glenora, Sahtlam, Saltair, and North Oyster.

Peter W. Rusland/fi leThe CVRD’s solid-waste superintendent Jason Adair shows the standard tote.

New totes coming soon to a curbside near you


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Malcolm Chalmers Lake CowiChan Gazette

Ned is back.An annual celebration of friends, family and great

live music returns to Mesachie Lake Sept. 7 with the added goal of “kicking cancer’s ass.”

Two local bands — Clearcut and The New Leaves — will be playing at the 4th Annual NedFest at the Homestead located at 9446 South Shore Road in Mesachie Lake on Saturday, Sept 7. The first of a total of 10 bands start playing at 2:45 p.m. The music will continue until it ends.

As well as Clearcut from Lake Cowichan, Victoria bands 99 Buck and The Colts are back again this year.

New to the line up at NedFest this year are Lake Cowichan’s The New Leaves, Duncan’s Kronic, The Screaming Cedar from Ucluelet, Crikey Mor and Weak Patrol from Victoria, Nanaimo’s Dirty Harriet and Ganjo Bassman from Mexico, who will keep you dancing until the early morning.

Food and camping are all available on site for everything from tents to fifth-wheels so you can kick back and enjoy the evening or use the shuttle service from Duncan or the Lake Cowichan area.

This all-ages event has attracted people from all over Cowichan to help raise money for the battle against cancer. With a live auction, silent auction, 50/50 draw and a home-baked goods for sale, NedFest hopes to double last years $3,000 donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.

“We are happy with last year’s donation but we really think we can do better this year,” event organizer Chrissy Belcourt said.

What is NedFest and who is Ned? “It’s primarily a celebration of life, for us the living

— a chance to get a lot of great people together and kick up a little dust, laugh, love and dance.” states Clearcut’s Doug Eddy.

“Ned is often heard but rarely seen. He loves his family and his beloved NedHedz because there is a little ‘Ned’ in all of them.”

The tickets are $40 for ages 19 and up, $20 for ages 16 to 18, and those under 16 are free. Get them at Just Jake’s in Duncan, the Print Spot in Lake Cowichan, Friesen’s Meats in Honeymoon Bay, Irly Bird in Lake Cowichan or on the day of the concert at the gate, if there’s any left.

You can find more infomation at the NedFest Homestead Facebook page. Please, leave your pets at home.

Malcolm Chalmers/fileFestival organizer Chrissy Belcourt displays one of the items up for auction at last years NedFest

NedHedz set to again share great live music for a better cause


Former professional hockey player and current Victoria Salmon Kings assistant coach Steve Lingren once again hosted a successful hockey camp at the Lake Cowichan Recreation Centre.

Running from Aug. 12 to 17 and once again from Aug. 19 to 24, the Lingren Hockey Camp was held over a two-week period instead of the usual one week.

“This is the first year in five or six years that we have had two weeks of hockey school,” said John Cummings, programmer at the Lake Cowichan Recreation Centre. “We incorporated peewees and bantams into the second week. We expect the numbers for the camp to keep on growing.”

Even with the added week, there was not enough space for those interested in the camp.

“For the six to 10 age group, which we break down into novice and atom, we ended up maxing out numbers at 30, and we had to turn people away — it’s unfortunate for them, but good for our hockey school,

so we were very excited about that,” said Cummings. The Lingren Hockey Camp is unlike many others

that take place during the summer because it is not just a weekend of hockey featuring a couple slots of ice time and some land training.

“Our hockey school is different because it’s more like a camp instead of a weekend event. Parents drop off their kids in the morning, and we look after them for the better part of the day,” said Cummings.

“They get two and a half hours of ice time, an hour of organized dryland training, and they all have lunch together. There’s a lot more bonding, a lot more smiles, and a lot more laughing because the kids spend more time together and get comfortable around one another.”

The last week ended with an inter-squad game, but the score was not kept. The game is more about fun, not winning or losing, says Cummings.

Cummings would like to let the residents of Lake Cowichan know that there are lots of new and exciting programs being held this fall at the recreation centre.

Two weeks of hockey school better than one

GazetteSteve Lindgren calls out instructions for a drill and words of encouragement to young hockey players at the recent Lake Cowichan hockey camp.


www.lakecowichangazette.com THE LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE Wednesday, September 04, 2013 13Lake Cowichan Gazette Wed, Sept 4, 2013 www.lakecowichangazette.com A13

SCOTT, Gillian IreneNovember 27, 1953- August 27, 2013

Gillian Irene Scott passed away peacefully at home in Duncan with members of her family and friends by her side. Gillian is survived by her parents Joe (The Gov) and Chris Dowler, husband Allan, her pride and joy, son Alex (Erika), sisters Ros and Pat (Barry), numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved dog Barney (Gracie, Mr. Wilson and Mojito).

Gillian was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. After graduating from high school, Gillian trained as a dog groomer. She had an immense talent, pride, and passion for her trade. She also worked at a 17th Century English pub called the “Three Horseshoes”. To quote Gillian’s sister Pat, pub patrons loved her to bits because she was so much fun. Gillian loved the thrill of exploring ship wrecks with a scuba diving club. In 1985, Gillian immigrated to Canada and started a dog grooming business. She married, had a son, and enjoyed 15 years volunteering her time with 10th Tsartlip and Lake Cowichan Beavers. She became a popular barista in Lake Cowichan and eventually the “Coffee Mill” in Honeymoon Bay. In Youbou, she operated a tourist accommodation business with Allan and then fell ill with cancer.Gillian was truly a wonderful person who touched all that met her and she will be deeply missed.The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Graham Blackburn, the Somenos Clinic staff, and all the dedicated Cowichan Valley health care workers, which includes ministers Deborah Revit and Chris Stoker, and her wonderful friends and neighbours who rallied around our beautiful Gillian.

A service will be held at 2 p.m. on September 7, 2013, at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 5800 Church Rd.

The Cowichan Communities Health Network seeks to engage a contractor or contractors to develop a community profile on the determinants of health for the Cowichan Communities.

The purpose of this profile of each of the determinants of health is to provide a tool for use by citizens, agencies and communities to facilitate improvements in health and wellbeing in the Cowichan region.

The profile will:a. Clearly illustrate the current status, (baseline), of Cowichan Communities both regionally and sub-regionally and where possible by individual communities through narration, mapping, community engagement, charts and graphs.b. Provide comparisons to Vancouver Island and Provincial norms.c. Identify successes, challenges and potential responses.d. Work with the CCHN to identify community resources with the potential to respond. e. Provide an executive summary

It is the intention of the CCHN to have the Community Profile completed in phases. The first phase will be a completion of a profile of the Economic Status of the Cowichan Communities.

The Contractor will engage with the CCHN Asset Mapping Committee and Chairs as needed during the development of the profile.

The first phase draft profile will be widely circulated for feedback prior to contracting for subsequent phases.

For more information on the Cowichan Communities Health Network please go to our website www.cchn.ca or contact Cindy Lise at [email protected] . Applications will be accepted up to 12:00 noon September 30th, 2013.

1 copy must be submitted by email to: [email protected] printed hard copies must be mailed to:

Cowichan Communities Health Network, PO Box 20106, Duncan BC, V9L- 5H1

A request for proposals to develop a Cowichan Communities Profile on the Determinants of Health.

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DEATHS

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SUNSET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT- To all members of the Sunset Improvement Dis-trict. This years Annual Gener-al Meeting will be held at the offi ce of the Cowichan Lake Community Forest Coopera-tive, 121 Point Ideal Drive. The date for the meeting is Sunday September 15, 2013 at 1 pm. Support Your District by at-tending.

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A big THANK YOU to the following people for their help in prepping and painting the Legion Lounge:

Your help is much appreciated by the Executive and Members

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Malcolm Chalmers Lake CowiChan Gazette

Ned is back.An annual celebration of friends, family and great

live music returns to Mesachie Lake Sept. 7 with the added goal of “kicking cancer’s ass.”

Two local bands — Clearcut and The New Leaves — will be playing at the 4th Annual NedFest at the Homestead located at 9446 South Shore Road in Mesachie Lake on Saturday, Sept 7. The first of a total of 10 bands start playing at 2:45 p.m. The music will continue until it ends.

As well as Clearcut from Lake Cowichan, Victoria bands 99 Buck and The Colts are back again this year.

New to the line up at NedFest this year are Lake Cowichan’s The New Leaves, Duncan’s Kronic, The Screaming Cedar from Ucluelet, Crikey Mor and Weak Patrol from Victoria, Nanaimo’s Dirty Harriet and Ganjo Bassman from Mexico, who will keep you dancing until the early morning.

Food and camping are all available on site for everything from tents to fifth-wheels so you can kick back and enjoy the evening or use the shuttle service from Duncan or the Lake Cowichan area.

This all-ages event has attracted people from all over Cowichan to help raise money for the battle against cancer. With a live auction, silent auction, 50/50 draw and a home-baked goods for sale, NedFest hopes to double last years $3,000 donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.

“We are happy with last year’s donation but we really think we can do better this year,” event organizer Chrissy Belcourt said.

What is NedFest and who is Ned? “It’s primarily a celebration of life, for us the living

— a chance to get a lot of great people together and kick up a little dust, laugh, love and dance.” states Clearcut’s Doug Eddy.

“Ned is often heard but rarely seen. He loves his family and his beloved NedHedz because there is a little ‘Ned’ in all of them.”

The tickets are $40 for ages 19 and up, $20 for ages 16 to 18, and those under 16 are free. Get them at Just Jake’s in Duncan, the Print Spot in Lake Cowichan, Friesen’s Meats in Honeymoon Bay, Irly Bird in Lake Cowichan or on the day of the concert at the gate, if there’s any left.

You can find more infomation at the NedFest Homestead Facebook page. Please, leave your pets at home.

Malcolm Chalmers/fileFestival organizer Chrissy Belcourt displays one of the items up for auction at last years NedFest

NedHedz set to again share great live music for a better cause


Former professional hockey player and current Victoria Salmon Kings assistant coach Steve Lingren once again hosted a successful hockey camp at the Lake Cowichan Recreation Centre.

Running from Aug. 12 to 17 and once again from Aug. 19 to 24, the Lingren Hockey Camp was held over a two-week period instead of the usual one week.

“This is the first year in five or six years that we have had two weeks of hockey school,” said John Cummings, programmer at the Lake Cowichan Recreation Centre. “We incorporated peewees and bantams into the second week. We expect the numbers for the camp to keep on growing.”

Even with the added week, there was not enough space for those interested in the camp.

“For the six to 10 age group, which we break down into novice and atom, we ended up maxing out numbers at 30, and we had to turn people away — it’s unfortunate for them, but good for our hockey school,

so we were very excited about that,” said Cummings. The Lingren Hockey Camp is unlike many others

that take place during the summer because it is not just a weekend of hockey featuring a couple slots of ice time and some land training.

“Our hockey school is different because it’s more like a camp instead of a weekend event. Parents drop off their kids in the morning, and we look after them for the better part of the day,” said Cummings.

“They get two and a half hours of ice time, an hour of organized dryland training, and they all have lunch together. There’s a lot more bonding, a lot more smiles, and a lot more laughing because the kids spend more time together and get comfortable around one another.”

The last week ended with an inter-squad game, but the score was not kept. The game is more about fun, not winning or losing, says Cummings.

Cummings would like to let the residents of Lake Cowichan know that there are lots of new and exciting programs being held this fall at the recreation centre.

Two weeks of hockey school better than one

GazetteSteve Lindgren calls out instructions for a drill and words of encouragement to young hockey players at the recent Lake Cowichan hockey camp.


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Thousands of titles & genres! Paperbacks are

sorted by author!$1 paperbacks &

$2 hardcoversAll proceeds are given to

charity. We are proud to be partnering with Cowichan

Therapeutic Riding Association! Come out and

show your support.Bring the kids! Bouncy

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

WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefi t package. If you

believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations

that we are looking for,

please reply in confi dence to:

Human Resource Department

Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

Email: [email protected]

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US

Maintenance Supervisor—WeekendsMerritt, BC

The Weekend Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership, direction and supervision to the weekend crew to obtain proper operating effi ciencies and achieve quality and machine safety standards. The Maintenance Supervisor is a key member of the Maintenance team to meet plant objectives of continual improvement in reliability, productivity and technology to achieve top decile performance within the lumber manufacturing group.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will possess a diploma/technical degree in a mechanical or electrical related fi eld.

Display a strong commitment towards safety is essential.

A strong ability in analytical troubleshooting and applying failure mode & eff ects analysis

Have a strong understanding of hot work processes and fi re protection systems.

Able to lead diverse trades groups into a highly eff ective Maintenance Team by focusing on

Maintenance best practices and a strong quality assurance program.

Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development?

Apply online today at www.tolko.com


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

$850 3 bedroom bungalow 8604 North Shore Rd. Waterfront home fully furnished, close to town. Available for September to June. No smoking.$1000 2 bedroom home 8 North Shore Rd. Cottage style home with possibility of more bedrooms downstairs, fenced back yard & indoor garage. All appliances,no smoking, pet upon approval.$1200 3 bedroom home 8601 North Shore Rd. Beautiful, newly renovated home on large piece of property overlooking the lake. All appliances, no smoking, small pet allowed.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TRADES, TECHNICAL

GUARANTEED JOB Place-ment: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas in-dustry. Call 24hr Free Re-corded Message. For Informa-tion 1-800-972-0209.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

AT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. IronEater! Fully patent-ed Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manga-nese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions;w w w. b i g i r o n d r i l l i n g . c o m . Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

A1 Hauling(250) 597-8335

Lowest Price GuaranteeHAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING JOBS WELCOME

DELIVERIES

yourdeliveryguy.ca

PLUMBING

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Prov-en for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.



STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

RENTALS



RENTALS



HALLS


SUITES, UPPER

LAKE COWICHAN- 3 bdrm house. Lrg garage, W/D, D/W, close to town. NS/NP. Avail now. $900. 250-749-4745.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING





PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

SPORTS & IMPORTS

DREAM car. 2001 convertible supercharged Jaguar XKR inexcellent condition. 41,000 kms. Asking $12,000. Locatedin [email protected]


FOR SALE: 27’ 5th Wheeltrailer. Excellent condition. Formore info visit 7263 WaltonRd., Honeymoon Bay or call250-744-7870.

A14 www.lakecowichangazette.com Wed, Sept 4, 2013, Lake Cowichan Gazette




Heavy Duty Mechanic North Island


Optimization Supervisor Port Alberni

Property Manager Vancouver



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

WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefi t package. If you

believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations

that we are looking for,

please reply in confi dence to:

Human Resource Department

Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

Email: [email protected]

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US

Maintenance Supervisor—WeekendsMerritt, BC

The Weekend Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership, direction and supervision to the weekend crew to obtain proper operating effi ciencies and achieve quality and machine safety standards. The Maintenance Supervisor is a key member of the Maintenance team to meet plant objectives of continual improvement in reliability, productivity and technology to achieve top decile performance within the lumber manufacturing group.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will possess a diploma/technical degree in a mechanical or electrical related fi eld.

Display a strong commitment towards safety is essential.

A strong ability in analytical troubleshooting and applying failure mode & eff ects analysis

Have a strong understanding of hot work processes and fi re protection systems.

Able to lead diverse trades groups into a highly eff ective Maintenance Team by focusing on

Maintenance best practices and a strong quality assurance program.

Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development?

Apply online today at www.tolko.com


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

$850 3 bedroom bungalow 8604 North Shore Rd. Waterfront home fully furnished, close to town. Available for September to June. No smoking.$1000 2 bedroom home 8 North Shore Rd. Cottage style home with possibility of more bedrooms downstairs, fenced back yard & indoor garage. All appliances,no smoking, pet upon approval.$1200 3 bedroom home 8601 North Shore Rd. Beautiful, newly renovated home on large piece of property overlooking the lake. All appliances, no smoking, small pet allowed.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TRADES, TECHNICAL

GUARANTEED JOB Place-ment: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas in-dustry. Call 24hr Free Re-corded Message. For Informa-tion 1-800-972-0209.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

AT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. IronEater! Fully patent-ed Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manga-nese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions;w w w. b i g i r o n d r i l l i n g . c o m . Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

A1 Hauling(250) 597-8335

Lowest Price GuaranteeHAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING JOBS WELCOME

DELIVERIES

yourdeliveryguy.ca

PLUMBING

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



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

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Prov-en for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.



STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

RENTALS



RENTALS



HALLS


SUITES, UPPER

LAKE COWICHAN- 3 bdrm house. Lrg garage, W/D, D/W, close to town. NS/NP. Avail now. $900. 250-749-4745.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING





PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

SPORTS & IMPORTS

DREAM car. 2001 convertible supercharged Jaguar XKR inexcellent condition. 41,000 kms. Asking $12,000. Locatedin [email protected]


FOR SALE: 27’ 5th Wheeltrailer. Excellent condition. Formore info visit 7263 WaltonRd., Honeymoon Bay or call250-744-7870.

Inside the inside back: A little more of this and that☞ Marble Bay: Occupants of small plane suffer only minor injuries during Marble Bay takeoff mishap

Malcolm Chalmers PhotographyAfter � ipping his plane in Cowichan Lake John Howroyd’s Volmer VJ-22 Sportsman, a custom built amphibian light airplane, was righted — with the help of bystanders — in the water near shore at the end of Nantree Road in Marble Bay on Sunday.

John Howroyd takes a closer look at his aircraft as plans are formulated to make � nal tow past the shoreline. The aircraft, a two-seat, high-winged monoplane of wood and fabric, had the front windscreen broken out, a couple of wing spars bent, the leading edge on one wing was dented and it was � lled with water from the mishap.

With the help of the residents on the Nantree Road property and bystanders, Howroyd was helped to remove the wings on his aircraft and have it transported on a � atbed (owned by Ken Blades) back to his Duncan home.

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The inside back: A little of this and that

☞ Local businesses and services• Congratulations to Scarlett Feltrin of Scarlett’s Second

Hand Boutique on South Shore Road on her one year anniversary of business in Lake Cowichan! She celebrated with coffee and cupcakes at the store and offered 25%-off stock in the entire store.

• Choose Cowichan Lake committee is holding their next community meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. at the seniors’ centre in Lake Cowichan.

Come out and share your ideas with the committee,

Cowichan Communities Health Network, the Division of Family Practice and VIHA to help identify the health care requirements of the communities of Cowichan Lake.

For more information please go to cchn.ca or contact Bob Day at 250-701-0742.

• Saturday, Sept.7 at Saywell Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the next bottle drive fundraiser for youth employment at the Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Information Centre.

Please drop your refundable bottles and cans off on the porch of the Centre anytime prior to the bottle drive or call Katherine at the Centre to arrange pick up.

If you have some time to donate, they would appreciate help in sorting the donations and driving to collect the bottles. Call the Centre at 250-749-3244.

• The Honeymoon Bay Community Society and the Honeymoon Bay Lawn Bowling Society have bagged up a great fundraising idea. They are licensed to sell a maximum of 50 monthly tickets (great winning odds). Tickets cost $20 for a 4-week month or $25 for a 5-week month. Each week your ticket is entered in draw for one of five gift certificates from Country Grocer valued at $50, $25, $10 or $5. You can help out two great community societies and fill your cupboard! To get your hands on these limited tickets call Guy at 250-749-4700 or Dick at 250-749-3579

• The Cowichan Lake Community Services Great Lake Walk relay team, the Hula-gans, raised $781 from their Burger and Beer fundraiser at the Riverside Inn on Friday, Aug. 23.

Team members — Amanda Sawatzky, Alex Sawatzky, Sarah Debodt, Ken Wilde, Elaine Eddy, Scott Paro and Terry Peters — appreciate everyone who came out and sup-ported them.

☞ Community Services groups to start up againA group formed to support widow and widowers is scheduled to start again on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 1:30 at 121 Cowichan lake Community Services on Point Ideal Road.

The popular Youth Drop-In — for kids in Grade 6 and up — continues on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. at CLCS. Come for games and fun.

☞ It’s worth the walk The 12th Annual Great Lake Walk and Ultramarathon is on Saturday, Sept. 21. Sign- up for the 56 kilometre trek around beautiful Cowichan Lake and walk or run for the charity of your choice.Check out the new option where you can enter as a team and

do a relay or tag approach to the walk.For details visit greatlakewalk.com or email: info@

greatlakewalk.com

☞ It’s back to school, watch zone speed limits The start of a new school year is an exciting time for kids and we need to make sure they get to school safely.

Please remember that each school day, unless otherwise posted, the 30km/h speed limit is in effect in all school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You could be faced with a fine from $196 to $253 or more for speeding in a school zone.

It’s best to remember to dress to be seen on your walk to school. In dark or bad weather, wear reflective material on clothes or accessories like your backpack.

All your plumbing needs under one roof!

• Hot water heaters

• Fiberglass tubs

• Acrylic jetted tubs

• Pumps • Fish ponds

• Faucets • Sprinklers

• Repair parts from A - Z

GRIFFITHS HOME PLUMBING CENTRE

251 Government St. ,Duncan

250-746-4534

VETERINARIAN

20+ years experience

250-749-4997250-709-5103

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

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Cowichan Veterinary Housecall Services

250-932-5552

“Sharing the care.”

Dr. Brenda Bernhardt

Vaccinations, de-wormer medical examinations,

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

minor surgeries, private euthanasia

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

250.746.1666

FOR ALL YOUR HEATINGand COOLING NEEDS

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

accurate air

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

250-732-4570Shane Baker

MINI EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT SERVICES

Landscaping | Septic Services

DUMP TRUCK: 1-6 YARDS

EXCAVATING

INDEPENDENTCRAFTSMANFinishing carpenter with over 24 years experience.

Quality comes first.• Renovations • Installations • Framing

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

• Sheds • Additions • Windows & Doors

JOHN PORTELANCE250-749-3174

CARPENTRY

Cowichan Lake SERVICE DIRECTORY

GAS BAR

TIPTONS GAS BAR

Gas • Diesel Boat Gas

Confections • Bait • Ice250-749-6133

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

14 North Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan

PETS & SUPPLIES STORAGE

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

with Dr. Nancy Holling 170A Cowichan Lake Rd.

250-749–4454

Cowichan PetEmporium (1996)

MARKET

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

May 18 thru to ThanksgivingEverything is grown, baked,

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

Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market

Every Saturday 10am - 2pm

May until Thanksgiving

Look for in-season local produce, sewing,

baking, preserves, arts & crafts and more!

Follow the signs to Greenchain Gardens and

Coffee Mill in Honeymoon Bay.

new vendors welcome

Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market

Every Saturday 10am - 2pm

May until Thanksgiving

Look for in-season local produce, sewing,

baking, preserves, arts & crafts and more!

Follow the signs to Greenchain Gardens and

Coffee Mill in Honeymoon Bay.

new vendors welcome

TREE SERVICETree Service

• Topping, Limbing, Falling

• Selective or Clear Cut Logging

• Commercial & Residential

• Dangerous Tree Removal/Storm Prevention

• 140 HP chipper for fast, efficient cleanup

• Insured & Licensed • Free Estimates & Advice

250-748-3939

Tree Service

TIRES

En-TIRE-lyat your Service

250-749-6614

TRUCKING

TOP SOIL • BARK MULCH COMPOST • SAND • GRAVEL

Specializing in delivering1 - 5 yard loads.

Bill: 250-701-5153

A Guide to Professional Services in the Cowichan Lake Area

SMALL ADS WORK!

SMALL ADS WORK!

Do you have a service Lakers

need to know about?

Advertise in the Service Directory

Call the Gazette 250.749.4383

Do you have a service Lakers

need to know about?

Advertise in the Service Directory

Call the Gazette 250.749.4383

STORAGE

Lake CowiChan Storage

• rVs • Campers • Boats

• Sea Doos • atVs • trucks

• Heavy Duty equipment

[email protected]


submittedEgg-static Winner!

At the end of every month The Studio—By Us has a draw from the names of customers visiting the studio on Grant’s Lake Road. Elaine Eddy, pictured here with artist David Thompson, was the winner for July. The prize was a hand dyed Ukrainian egg (Pysanky) by Karola Schabernak.


951A Canada Ave250-748-4847

Cowichan Commons250-715-1599

B1- 845 Deloume Road, Mill Bay250-733-2626

Our Canada Ave. store is renovating to serve you better. We will only be 2 doors down in the same complex during renovations.

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