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Lake Cowichan’s Lady of the Lake Society is celebrating the 70th year of the program, and the Kaatza Station Museum will be marking the occasion this weekend.

The annual Heritage Days celebrations, set to take place on May 15, 16 and 17, will see

the museum set up a variety of displays exploring the many events, people and icons of the Cowichan Lake communities, including Lady of the Lake and the Kaatza Station Museum itself.

The Lady of the Lake display will go back to 1945, all the way to the � rst competition. In its formative years, high school students would select a girl from each lake community – Youbou and Caycuse, Honeymoon Bay

and Mesachie Lake, and Lake Cowichan – to vie for the title of Lady of the Lake. The girls would go out to the community and sell tickets – with the crown being granted to whichever girl managed to sell the most.

“Each ticket was worth a thousand votes, so they would end up with hundreds of thousands of votes,” Kaatza Station Museum curator/manager Barb Simkins said. “So it looked really good.

“That was it – they would crown them, and that was sort of the end of it. They didn’t do much during the year. That lasted for about ten years, then they started with judging, and that’s all described in our display. It’s been judged since then and they’ve done different activities. It was sort of a ‘beauty contest’ back then. Now it’s so much more, it’s their personality, it’s their knowledge, and it’s their looks

of course, but it’s so much better now. It’s just grown – like we all have over the years.”

Another anniversary being celebrated by Kaatza this year is that of the Riverside Inn. Despite being burned down and rebuilt twice, the building is now entering its 130th year.

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Museum marks anniversaries of two Lake icons

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Marble Bay:Rezoning request sparks controversy on east side of the lake

Photo Drew McLachlanKaatza Station Museum curator/manager Barbara Simkins has put together a number of new and updated displays for this year’s Heritage Days.

Changing Frequency:Radio Cowichan gets approval to install new, stronger antenna

Orange Crush:Cowichan NDP hope to ride wave after Alberta election

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Drew McLachlanLake CowiChan Gazette

The board and volunteers of CICV, Lake Cowichan’s local community radio station, were pleased to hear last week that their request for a new broadcast antenna was finally approved by Industry Canada.

The new antenna will provide the station with a major increase in power, taking their broadcast strength from five to 50 watts. The added power will allow CICV’s signal to be carried further. Currently, only listeners in Lake Cowichan can tune into 98.7 FM, but as upgrades are completed, the station should be listenable as far as Crofton, Cobble Hill and possibly Shawnigan Lake. To reflect the wider broadcast, the station’s tagline “The Lake” will also be undergoing a change.

Another upgrade coming to the station will be the ability to broadcast off the grid, on generators, in the event of an emergency. Radio Cowichan chairperson Mike Bishop explained that part of the radio station’s emergency preparedness training will be supplying hand-cranked radios to residents in order to keep them up to date during an emergency.

The new antenna will mark

the largest improvement for the station since its introduction to the airwaves five years ago. Previously, programming was distributed online and handled mostly by founders Ron McKenzie, Karl Dalskog and Brian Simpson.

“The growth [of CICV] has been slow but steady,” Bishop said. “We’ve managed to grow an international listenership through the world wide web. We’ve had hits on our website from as far as Australia, Mexico

and Hungary.”Despite cultivating a sizable

audience abroad, CICV’s main focus has always been to serve the communities around Cowichan Lake. One of the station’s features, called Museum Moments, talks about historical facts and moments from Lake Cowichan and the surrounding area.

Bishop said that CICV programmers also have plans to work with the local Ts’uubaa-asatx First Nation on a “vocabulary show” that will work with aboriginal people to

preserve their native language.With the new antenna

planning to be located on the corner of Deer Road and the Youbou Highway, Radio Cowichan was required to gain the approval of nearby residents as well as the neighbouring Ts’uubaa-asatx. A main concern for the group was the aesthetic qualities of the antennae itself.

“We discussed our plans with [the First Nation] and provided them with our final landscaping plans,” Bishop said. “Our

upgrade is going to incorporate native plants, its not just going to be a big steel box. They’re doing something next door with their grave site, so we’re working on greenscaping together to make sure the two locations will

blend.”Though the station’s recording

studio is located on the Lake Cowichan School grounds, in the former band room, CICV’s antenna and transmitter are located in the former ranger station on Wellington Road. The property, which at one point also served as the town’s ambulance station, is currently for sale.

In order to accommodate the stronger signal, CICV will also be changing frequency to 97.5 FM. The change is expected to take place later this month.

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Photo Drew McLachlanMike Bishop, chair of the Cowichan Valley Community Radio Society, sits in the Radio Cowichan recording studio, located in Lake Cowichan School’s former band room.

CICV FM expanding broadcast area with new antennaeChanging frequency: The Lake 98.7 will become Radio Cowichan 97.5 to reflect the upcoming changes

”“Our growth has been slow but steady. We’ve managed to grow

an international listenership through the world wide web.

Mike Bishop

Photo Drew McLachlanThe current home of CICV’s antenna and transmitter, located on Wellington Road, is up for sale as the station moves to a new location on Deer Road.

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A group of 15 property owners from Marble Bay, just west of Lake Cowichan, have asked the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) to make amendments to their current zoning bylaws in order to allow RVs and other camping vehicles to be set up on their property. While these conditions have already existed in Marble Bay for some time, outside of regulation, the request has caused an uproar from neighbouring residents, who see its request as “setting a bad precedent” that will greatly impact the watershed itself.

Current CVRD Area I bylaws state that “a tent, trailer, recreational vehicle, park model unit, bus or other motor vehicle must not be used as a residence” in an R2 single-family dwelling. Marble Bay resident Dalton Smith argued that despite zoning restrictions being in place since 1975, little enforcement has led to those very conditions being common along Nantree Road and Peri Road.

Smith, along with Michael Loseth, gave a presentation at last week’s town

council meeting in Lake Cowichan, asking council for their support in opposing the proposed bylaw amendment.

Smith assured council that the opposition was not an example of NIMBY (Not In My BackYard), and that the main concern for him and other residents is the contamination of the watershed.

Smith said that he had seen trailers with no improved septic systems dumping raw sewage into Cowichan Lake and on the ground, especially concerning, he noted, due to the fact that the neighbourhood is located on a flood plain.

“I don’t mind if they camp out once in a while, but they’re dumping raw sewage into out water,” Smith said. “Its especially troubling with the high turbidity levels

we’re seeing now. I think it could be a compounding factor.”

Members of council, including councillor Bob Day, who also sits on the CVRD board, expressed concern over the proposed amendment, particularly with the potential effect it would have on the town’s drinking water.

“I don’t think placing recreation in a residential zone is a good idea,

personally,” councillor Tim McGonigle said.

“We should have more information on whether or not its affecting our drinking water,” Mayor Ross Forrest added.

Aside from sewage concerns, Smith’s presentation also noted that residents are concerned with parking issues, noise, disruption and the

effect that more campers could have on property values.

At a public meeting on Monday evening (May 11), supporters of the bylaw amendment were vehement on staying in the area, as many have been living in similar arrangements for several decades. The residents also noted that several of them had dug outhouses, similar to the ones installed on the nearby public beach.

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Rezoning request sparks controversy in Marble BaySewage disposal and water quality a main concern for residents opposed to amendment of bylaws

”“It’s especially troubling with the high turbidity

levels we’re seeing now.

Dalton Smith

Photo Drew McLachlanSylvia McMahon (left) and Pat Foster of Communities in Bloom with the 50 hanging baskets of flowers planted and nurtured by two classes at Lake Cowichan School. Along with the 50 pictured, and additional 25 were made by students at Palsson Elementary. The baskets will be sold for $15 each in Saywell Park during Heritage Days. Cheques in the amount of $400 were presented to each of the three classes with an additional $100 being given to the Scouts in return for their help planting ten baskets at Country Grocer last month.

Photo Malcolm ChalmersDalton Smith was one resident representing those opposed to the bylaw amendment that would allow RVs and trailers to be set up on residential properties at the public meeting on Monday (May 11).

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NDP leader John Horgan remembers working with Alberta premier-elect Rachel Notley when she was a lawyer working for then-attorney general Ujjal Dosanjh, and he was a senior staffer in the NDP government in the 1990s.

Horgan said Wednesday he’s “ecstatic” at the upset victory of the Alberta NDP, toppling the Progressive Conservative dynasty that ruled for 44 years. And he predicts that sea change in the politics of western Canada will bene� t federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair this year and his party in 2017.

“I’ve known Rachel for some time,” Horgan said. “She is as genuine as she looks. She is as competent as she sounds. I think that’s good news for Canada.”

The effect of of Alberta’s � rst-ever NDP government remains to be seen, with the province in a sharp downturn due to low oil prices. Notley’s promises include raising the minimum wage to $15

an hour and increasing corporate taxes at a time when the oil and gas industry is laying people off.

Horgan remains noncommittal about the proposed twinning of the TransMountain oil pipeline from northern Alberta to a shipping terminal at Burnaby. Notley has expressed support for that project, while opposing the Northern Gateway proposal to deliver Alberta heavy oil to Kitimat.

B.C. Energy Minister Bill Bennett said he doesn’t expect any change in relations between the two provinces. He shrugged off the Alberta vote, saying he mostly watched the Calgary Flames defeat Anaheim in the Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday night.

“It took 44 years to elect an NDP government in Alberta,” Bennett quipped. “We’ve got 30 years left.”

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.Twitter: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl [email protected]

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We are what we drink. According to Wikipedia, our bodies are about two thirds water. It varies by age, sex and weight with newborns being the highest percentage at three quarters, we are all made mostly of water.

If you live in the Cowichan Valley and you drink our water you are made mostly of the water you see falling from the sky, moving through all the tributaries into the river and our magni� cent lake. The groundwater and aquifers are all connected and � lled with Cowichan water. Every living thing you see here has at least some Cowichan water in it. Water is one of the things that connect us all to the natural world.

Is it any wonder that so many of us are � ghting hard to protect our water resources? Working together we have made signi� cant progress with the CVRD now applying for funds to reconstruct the weir to enable more water storage in the summer. Our community has never been more aware of the importance of a healthy watershed.

Over the past few weeks I have attended several meetings where serious concerns have been expressed about the

potential severe drought we are facing this year. The lake remains below full storage and there is no snow pack this year to replenish it. We have had to reduce the river � ow to about half of what it should be to conserve water.

This reduced � ow is harmful to the salmon and steelhead fry now just starting their life cycles. Fry are being stranded in drying pools and much of their critical habitat is now lost in a shrinking river. We are already losing thousands of fry but we have to accept this loss in order to increase our chances of having any water left at all in the fall.

Those of us who are made of Cowichan water understand the crisis we are facing again this year and we are doing all we can to plan for water conservation. Unfortunately we are still at the mercy of people who are clearly not made of Cowichan water.

The Nanaimo-based BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) bureaucrats have once again denied water licence holder Catalyst’s request for � exibility in the water storage rules. If we are lucky and get signi� cant spring rains we will again be forced to dump any extra water into the ocean instead of holding it back for use when it will be critically important in the fall.

We are now on track to repeat the dark history of 2012 when these same bureaucrats forced us to dump water in July and August against the wishes of our community.

Many of our community

leaders, First Nations, CVRD Directors, businesses and conservation groups are very frustrated by this decision. I cannot think of any rationale that would support dumping water in a severe drought. There is no snow pack, so we are not at risk of � ooding. The lake is currently about four feet below the average winter high water level.

Are the FLNRO staff not aware of the crisis in all Vancouver Island rivers this summer that will be caused by lack of snow? Have they not seen any reports from BC Hydro expressing concerns for the Puntledge and Campbell rivers where they have reduced power generation to 20 per cent and are worried about providing critical � ows in the fall for salmon? Have they not seen the disturbing images of dry reservoirs in California? Do they understand the effects of climate change we are all seeing?

They are forcing adherence to an arbitrary “rule curve” designed using now irrelevant 50-year-old climate data. The rule curve should be abolished entirely. If we have water in the lake we need to conserve as much of it as we can.

These bureaucrats are always invited to attend meetings held by the Stewardship Roundtable, Watershed Board, Flows Working Group and others where we discuss the science behind our concerns over water but they never show up. They don’t even bother to call in and listen via the phone at the weekly conference calls led by Catalyst about river

� ow and lake level concerns. How is it possible that those

who ignore our concerns have such power over our precious water resources and we, as a community, have almost none?

I think they need to change or be changed, we cannot afford to keep repeating the same mistakes year after year.

A long list of community organizations, First Nations and private citizens are now appealing directly to FLNRO Minister Steve Thomson to assist us in our efforts to gain some � exibility in our water storage rules to enable us to keep any water we may get in what is projected to be a very dry and hot summer.

If you share our concerns over this crisis in water governance I would encourage you to take a few minutes to send your concerns to Minister Steve Thomson as well. You could simply ask that he allow us to keep any water we get this spring by allowing � exibility in our storage rules, his email address is [email protected].

I am optimistic that the collective impact of these letters from our community will lead to a review of these unfathomable decisions made by FLNRO staff about our water.

The water that makes us who we are is more valuable than money. It is life itself. Every drop of pure Cowichan water stored in our lake makes us a wealthier and healthier community. Please join with us to protect our water and enrich our community.


Richard Vermiere“No, I wouldn’t want campers in the yard next to my house disturbing the peace and quiet. Why should I have to put up with the noise and the racket from someone else camping and fooling around by the lake?”

Mike Thomson“That should be allowed, people need places to camp around here. They can share land with the houses. [As far as noise is concerned] do campers party more than people in houses?”

Mick Clark“No I don’t think that is a good idea. If it’s like where I come from, you would have a problem in no time, squatters moving in year-round — there should be a bylaw against that.”

Rick Kozma“I’m not really sure that would be a very good idea, how are they going to handle the sewage, debris and garbage that may be left by irresponsible campers?”

Street BeatCowichan Lake SAYSWe asked: Should the CVRD allow land owners to have RVs and people camping in backyards and on vacant residential lots?

With Malcolm Chalmers

Steve Lumb“That is a tough question, but probably not, I think it could be quite intrusive. People come hopefully for recreation so it could be noisy.”

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Ministry denies water license holder’s request, pulling plug on lake conservation attemptsFLNRO: Nanaimo-based ministry decline invitations to attend local roundtables concerning the Cowichan Lake and watershed

Dear editor,As a frequent commuter on the road I watch gas

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it will be by a few cents here or there, but when the price goes up it is usually by � ve to 12 cents per litre, and what puzzles me even further as of late is that the price for a barrel of oil is rather inexpensive. So my question would be if the oil price is down then why the increase? Who is saying we have to pay more?

Is it the government raising the price or what, and most importantly why?

My understanding is in the oil producing countries their population pays .10 to .40 cents per litre. Well we are now producing our own oil, why are we paying so much?

I wonder who our government is truly working for? It would be really nice to know who is raising the price, and why it goes up so quickly but takes forever to come down. This is just my rant for the month but it would be nice to be informed.

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The Cowichan Lake Community Garden is excited to announce that it has been awarded a grant from Tree Canada to help plant the food forest area. Tree Canada’s funding partners for this project are: Telus, Loblaw and Silk. The grant contract is with the Cowichan Green Community in partnership with the garden’s local volunteer committee.

The food forest will be planted on the north side of the garden around the hill. The remaining area of the quarter-acre community garden is also currently being worked on by volunteers who are installing herb gardens and wooden raised beds for locals to grow their own vegetables in. There is also a unique composting and soil building demonstration station that has been built.

Food forests are gardens that are planted for food production and beauty. They include fruit and nut trees, berry bushes and edible/medicinal herbs. There are also several inter-plantings of shrubs and herbs that provide ecosystem functions such as adding nutrients (like nitrogen)

to the soil and attracting pollinators.

The design also uses the concept of “fruit tree guilds,” which are plantings of special plants around the base of fruit trees that will help the tree be healthy and produce lots of fruit. With these supporting plants, the garden mimics a natural forest ecosystem with amazing benefits to the health and quality of plants and the sustainability of our food systems.

A food forest is very enjoyable to experience, it’s like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory where everything in the garden is made of chocolate – except in a food forest, everything is made of blueberries, strawberries, kitchen herbs, pears, figs, grapes, josta berries, honey berries, carrots, salad greens and hazelnuts. Walk through the edible landscape and pick these fresh delicious foods while enjoying the beautiful flowers, sweet scents, butterflies and buzzing bees.

The grant will also cover the cost of running three gardening workshops, free to the public. These workshops will help people learn how to

grow their own food in the community garden and in their home gardens. Planting and Feeding Fruit and Nut Trees was held May 9; Planting Fruit Tree Guilds will be Saturday, May 16, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.; and Planting a Small Food Forest will be Saturday, May 23, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. For details contact Erin Ward at [email protected] or 250-748-8506.

The workshops will be held at the Cowichan Lake Community Garden, which is located next to the baseball field of the Lake Cowichan Sports Arena at 311 South Shore Road. All workshops are held outside so please dress for the weather and be ready to get your hands in the soil.

There will also be a celebration at the garden after the May 23rd workshop from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to thank and honour our amazing volunteers and partners. We would also like to invite anyone who is interested in getting involved in the garden to come to this gathering and learn about what we are doing there.

—Submitted by Erin Ward

Cowichan Lake Community Garden plants its roots

Tree Canada: Grant funds ‘food forest’ and series of free workshops in Lake Cowichan

Photos submittedAbove: A group of volunteers assembled at the Cowichan Lake Community Garden last weekend to plant trees in the north side of the garden.

Right: A sketch of what the completed community garden will look like.

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Lot 17 Kestral Drive$99,900

Panoramic views of the mountains, beautiful Lake Cowichan & Honeymoon

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47 Blackwood Heights $159,900

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$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.

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$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?

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$89,900

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.

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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.

GREAT FAMILY HOME10660 Cedar Drive $299,000

Warm & inviting is what you’ll feel when you see this well cared for 4 bed & 2 bath home. Original wood � oors, comfortable & warm dining room which opens onto a south facing deck where you can look out to the lake and mountains. Close to public transit, beaches, hiking trails and all the outdoor activities the area offers. Call for an appointment!

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84 Nelson Rd. $160,000

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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320 Deer $379,000

1,000 sqft shop with over heights doors, parts room and car hoist. In addition there is a two car garage. The home features 4 bedroom, 3 baths, huge outdoor decks (one with a hot tub) and all on .4 of an acre. Mountain views and lots of privacy, what more could you want? Call to view today!

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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.

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$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!

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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

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196 Neva $309,000

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

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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!

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71 Eldred $179,000

This well maintained home is move in ready! Could be made wheelchair friendly as there are only a few steps leading to this one level home. There is a walk in bath/shower if needed and a nice woodstove insert to keep you warm in winter. There is a separate 12x24ft garage, a 8x16 storage shed and a woodshed. The yard is level and huge (100x97) with RV/Boat parking and is almost fully fenced.

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123 Johel $189,900

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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.

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413 Winter Drive $525,000

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$265,000

One of the best commercial properties on the market, located on Lake Cowichan’s main road. There is a two bedroom suite attached to the current business. Zoning allows for numerous uses and opportunities.Don’t miss out on this one, view now!

212 South Shore

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Andrea RondeauCowiChan Valley Citizen

An historic victory by the New Democratic Party in Alberta’s provincial election last week had local NDPers excited and ready to ride the momentum.

“It’s wonderful. It’s certainly something that I would have never imagined even a month ago,” said Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley.

His thoughts were echoed by federal NDP nominee for the Cowichan-Malahat-Langford riding Alistair MacGregor, who watched the election results roll in with several NDP pals.

“It’s a beautiful morning to wake up to after last night,” he said Wednesday morning, as headlines trumpeted the shocking win by the NDP, led by Rachel Notley.

Until Tuesday night, Alberta had been governed by the provincial Conservative Party since 1971. Nevertheless, after 44 years in office the party was swept from power by the New Democrats who won a majority government.

Those elected to seats in the Alberta Legislature included two former Cowichan Valley residents, both graduates of Cowichan Secondary School.

Calgary-East MLA Robyn Luff graduated in the class of 1998 and Leduc-Beaumont MLA Shaye Anderson graduated in the class of 1993.

“It just shows you how change can happen in elections in a major way,” said Routley.

Notley has outstanding skills in conveying her message, he said, and resonating with her voters. That, along with a province that was clearly ready for change, led to unprecedented success for the party in Alberta, he

said, and offers a lesson for the NDP elsewhere.

“We’ve had a federal Conservative government all these years and I think it’s clearly time for change there as well. This could be the first start of a new wave across the country,” Routley said.

MacGregor said Tuesday’s victory has energized federal NDP candidates such as himself.

“Rachel Notley inspired New Democrats across the country with a great campaign....We

saw the end of a 44-year political dynasty last night, so that’s a seismic event on the political landscape.” he said. “I really think it bodes well for the NDP across the country.”

The fact that the NDP could be elected to a majority in the “Conservative heartland” has gotten the attention of Canadians, MacGregor said, and he hopes it causes people to take a second look at the NDP in their own constituencies when they head to the polls in the fall to elect a national government.

“The message here is that if you want to defeat the Conservatives it’s the NDP that does it,” he said.

The knowledge gained from Notley’s successful campaign will be shared by the NDP across the country, he said, and he plans to apply the lessons learned to his own bid for office.

Key for him will be “a strong ground game” MacGregor said, door knocking and making direct personal contact with people.

Notley’s success will add a new positive energy to his dialogue on the doorsteps.

“We’re just in an incredibly jubilant mood this morning. I never thought I would see a headline showing the NDP winning government in Alberta,” MacGregor said.

Alberta: Historic victory in last week’s election has NDP supporters from Cowichan Valley excited

Local Cowichan NDP hope to ride wave

Photo Drew McLachlanThe Town of Lake Cowichan has plans to install garbage bins in several walking trails throughout town due to high incidences of littering. Ted Burns Trail (pictured) is one of the priority areas.

Photo Malcolm ChalmersNew Mom Kyla Fraser with daughter Elodie and Doug Kimm out for their first Mothers Day celebration at Jake’s at the Lake Sunday evening (May 10). Lake Cowichan’s restaurants were filled with families celebrating.


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FRIDAY– May 15, 2015

•Kaatza Station Museum 10 - 4– Displays - CN Railway 70th Anniversary of Lady of the Lake

IWA Wilmer Gold Historical Photos• Seniors Luncheon 11:00 - 12:00 Seniors Centre South Shore Rd. $7.50 for cold plate Lady of the Lake Candidates will speak• Town Self Guided Heritage Maps at Tourist Booth & Museum Walking Tour 125 South Shore Road• Grand Opening of 1:00 p.m Mayor and Council Ts’uubaa-asatx Park Town Centre • Kaatza Art Show & Sale 6 - 9 p.m. Upper Community Hall sponsoring Food Bank- 311 South Shore Road• Gently Read Book Sale May 12 - 16 Royal Bank—75 Cowichan Lake Rd• Family Bowling/Heritage Display Youbou Heritage Lanes 6—9 - 8550 Hemlock, Youbou, B.C.

SATURDAY– May 16, 2015

• Kaatza Station Museum 10—4–Displays - CN Railway 70th Anniversary of Lady of the Lake

IWA Wilmer Gold Historical Photos• Lake Cowichan Farmer’s 10 - 2 - Town Centre Market • Hanging Basket Sale 10 - 1 - Saywell Park Gazebo • Lake Bloomers Plant Sale 10—1 - Saywell Park Gazebo• Kaatza Art Show & Sale 10 - 4 Upper Community Hall, 311 South Shore Rd.• Logging Truck Parade 11 - start at Darling Tire end at Saywell Park• Dog Parade & Show 12:00- Animal Rescue Society Saywell Park $2.00 donation • Colouring in the Park & 12:00-Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Fish Pond Commerce-Saywell Park• Hot Dogs by donation 11—2 - Cowichan Lake Radio Station • Awards/Visitor/Business Information Centre 11:30 -Coffee and cookies-125 South Shore Lady of the Lake attending

SUNDAY– May 18, 2015

• Kaatza Station Museum 10 - 4–Displays - CN Railway IWA Wilmer Gold Historical Photos 70th Anniversary Lady of the Lake• Kaatza Art Show 10 - 4 - Upper Community Hall 311 South Shore Road • Rhododendron Memorial Point Ideal Road Park Tour (self-guided) Information at the

museum• Heritage Treasures in the 10 - 2 - Saywell Park Trunk• Community Picnic 1:00-3:00 pm Bell Tower School - Saywell Park Colouring Contest Children’s Whistle Blowing Children’s Scavenger Hunt

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Heritage Days marks beginning of tourist season

—Continued from the front page

The Riverside Inn burned down to the ground in 1921, but was quickly rebuilt in the same year. It was burned down a second time in November 1932, and was quickly rebuilt for a second time in April 1933, which is the building we still see today. The building has since gone through a long list of owners on top of its three incarnations, though it has always gone by the name Riverside.

“That’s what our community was called back then: Riverside,” Simkins said, “until they had to get an actual post office name. Riverside was used somewhere else so they came up with Lake Cowichan.”

Aside from hosting Lake Cowichan’s first tourists, the Riverside Inn also served the residents of the area, operating the post office, the local bar and a store, mostly selling the essentials at the time, such as tobacco and fishing equipment.

“It was the real town centre, there were even a couple of weddings that took place there,” Simkins said. “Back then, when it was first built, it was [geographically] the

centre of town. It wasn’t until the train station came in 1913 that things sort of moved this way. This (the museum) was out in the wilderness, in the early days there wasn’t a way to get across the lake.”

Heritage Days marks the beginning of a new season for the Kaatza Station Museum, as well as the beginning of the tourist season, most of which are from elsewhere on Vancouver Island, though Simkins said the museum has seen visitors from nearly every continent.

Heritage Days has also proven to be a big day for residents.

“We get a huge crowd of people, sometimes over 100 during the day which is a lot for this small museum,” Simkins said. “It’s fun seeing everybody, some you only see on Heritage Days and Lake Days, you don’t see them the rest of the year.”

Heritage Days takes place all weekend, with most events being held at the Kaatza Station Museum and nearby Saywell Park. The museum’s bell tower school will be open, and the history of the International Woodworkers of America (IWA), the CN Railway and more will be on display.

Riverside Inn: After 130 years and two fires, the former ‘town centre’ is still standing

”“[The Riverside Inn] was the real town centre, there were

even a couple of weddings that took place there.

Barb Simkins

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Photo submittedFrom left: Second Princess Marigold Arbic, Lady of the Lake Lauren Frost and First Princess Madisyn Young posing with the International Award Banner alongside chaperone Tanya Kaul and float driver Rob Frost in Tacoma, Washington.

Last year’s ambassadors ‘going out with a bang’Lady of the Lake: This year’s candidates introduced at Chamber’s Spring Fling

Since our last article in September, 2nd Princess Marigold Arbic, 1st Princess Madisyn Young and I have been keeping busy both at home and away.

At Christmastime, we had a blast at various events, such as the breathtaking Ladysmith Light-up Parade and Santa’s Light Parade in Victoria. Seeing the cheerful faces lining the streets as we waved from our beautiful float was such a great way to get into the holiday spirit. We have also had the pleasure of witnessing the pageants and coronations of both the Miss Nanaimo and Ladysmith Ambassadorship Programs over the months. Seeing fellow royalty pass off their crowns was a bittersweet reminder to us that June is just around the corner, and that our time as royalty is practically coming to an end.

However, after our most recent trip to Tacoma, Washington from April 10 - 12 for the Daffodil Festival, we can at least be certain that we won’t be going out without a bang.

While we had already participated in many parades prior to travelling to Tacoma, the Daffodil Festival is an extremely unique experience. The festival consists of a succession of four parades in four different cities. The first, of course, takes place in Tacoma. So we sat on the float in the heart of the City of Destiny for judging, and then proceeded to wait, and wait, and wait (we were number 128 in the procession). But, the waiting and hard work paid off, because just as we were finally about to leave, we were informed that we had received the “International Award for the Best Float Outside the USA.” We were ecstatic. We received a trophy and a banner that the float got to sport for the other three parades to come.

After the parade in Tacoma, we drove the float, still set up, down the highway to Puyallup, Washington. Although half of the float flew off in

the wind, there was no real permanent damage done on the journey, as we were able to do some speedy repairs upon our arrival. Surprisingly, we only lost a family of rubber ducks to the wind on the way. They will be missed.

The next parade was in Sumner, Washington, and the final one took place in Orting, Washington. In between the two, the three of us got to ride on the float down the highway while being followed by a gang of pirates, which is not something everyone gets to experience.

The three of us had such an amazing time at the Daffodil Festival. It has been one of the most memorable trips of the year, and, because of our award, one of the proudest as well.

In addition to our travels, we have also been volunteering and helping out around town. You may have seen us out and about in our crowns and banners at various Chamber of Commerce dinner meetings, on the Hospital Auxiliary’s Tag Day, and, most recently, with the twelve lovely Lady of the Lake Candidates at the Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling.

The twelve young ladies spoke with such confidence and poise that it is hard to believe that it was only their first public speaking event. On behalf of the Lady of the Lake Society and the reigning royalty, I would like to, once again, thank all our sponsors for making opportunities for travel, personal growth and amazing memories possible. I find it remarkable that there are enough charitable businesses and organizations to make such a phenomenal program available to as many as twelve deserving young ladies. Thanks to these sponsors, three young ladies will be able to create their own incredible memories next year, just as Marigold, Madisyn and I have done this year.

—Submitted by Lauren Frost

Photo Malcolm Chalmers and Cassy EmersonCassy Emerson, owner of Cassy’s Coffee Shop in Youbou, proudly shows off her photo of what she likes to call “morning rush hour in Youbou.” Emmerson used her phone camera to snap the photo as the resident Roosevelt Elk made their way past her coffee shop on Youbou Road.

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some or all of the following attributes to be successful

in the role:

• Excellent customer re-lations skills

• Good computer profi -ciency

• Multi-skilling abilities• A can-do attitude• Accounting / Book-

keeping skills would be an asset

The position offers an attractive compensation package including a fully company paid benefi ts

program.

Please send your resume to the attention of Chuck Richardson at

chuck@pacifi cenergy.net

Or deliver in person to 2975 Allenby Rd.,

Duncan, BC

MEDICAL/DENTAL

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

***FULL time Marketing/Reception-ist/Admin needed, Ucluelet BC. Send resumes to: [email protected]

***FULL time Marketing/Reception-ist/Admin needed Ucluelet BC. Send resumes to:[email protected]

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CARPENTER - REQUIRED

Duncan based construction company requires a full-time experienced carpenter. Ap-plicants must have valid BC drivers license and own hand tools. Hourly rate will be based on experience and qualifi cations.

Please reply with resume and references to:

Email: [email protected] or

[email protected]: (250)746-3653Cell: (250)709-0576

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

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HOME CARE SUPPORT

Home Support for all ages-provided by register care aid. Respite, home support, out-ings, house cleaning, personal organizer, gardening, house sitting. Call 250-921-5060

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

COWICHAN Hauling & Moving

(250) 597-8335HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS

Lowest Price Guarantee

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50off your next job if you presentthis ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

PLUMBING

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

PETS

PETS

JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS13 weeks old. Born Feb. 8,2015. High energy dog, lovingfamily friend. $600, 1st shot,deworming.(250)664-7470

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & savemoney with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. Instock ready to ship. Free info& DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

LAKE COWICHAN. Large 1-bdrm + den, 1st fl oor with bal-cony & elevator. 55+. Nosmoking or pets. $650./mo.Avail now. (250)746-6717.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

1800 SQ.FT. Commercial / Light industrial unit in modernstrata complex with HighwayExposure in Duncan area.Call 1(250)658-4336.

HALLS

LIONS’ CLUB HALL for rent $75. Deposit required. CallEileen 250-749-3345.

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Your community. Your classifieds.

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SELL YOUR STUFF!Private Party Merchandise Ad1" PHOTO + 5 LINES (99¢ extra lines) Runs till it sells, up to 8 weeks!

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Legion Branch #210

Members & Guests Welcome! • More info call 250-749-6041

COMING:MEAT DRAW, every Saturday, first draw @ 3 pm.

HAVE A GREAT MAY WEEKEND!

“Music Bingo”, Saturday, May 23rd, 4-7pm.“Meet Miss Legion”, Kristin Hamilton on Saturday, May 23rd, 3-5pm.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COLOUR PARTY, call Sam at 749-6041

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

Check out rentals online www.remaxlakecowichan.com81 Cowichan Lake 250-749-6000

RE/MAX of LAKE COWICHAN

$850 - 3 Bdrm, 93/95 South Shore$1200 9227 Kestrel Drive

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS

AND EMPLOYERS

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Father & Daughter

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don’t think about you.Love and miss you both

Phyllis, Corri and family


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• Hot water heaters

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• 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)

Tree 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

En-TIRE-lyat your Service

250-749-6614

CARPENTRY EXCAVATING GUTTERS TIRES

CARPENTRY ADVERTISE HERE MARKET TREE SERVICE

DENTIST GAS BAR PETS & SUPPLIES PAINTING

INDEPENDENTCRAFTSMANFINISHING CARPENTER WITH OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE.

Quality comes first.• Renovations • Installations • Framing

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

• Sheds • Additions • Windows & DoorsJOHN PORTELANCE250-749-3174

[email protected]

dentistLAKE DENTAL

HEALTH CENTRE

• General & Cosmetic Dentistry• Digital X-rays • Laser Gum Surgery• Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Gentle, CarinG team

New patients always welcome!

46 South Shore Rd. (Beside the Post Office in Lake Cowichan)

250-749-3233 email: [email protected]

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

Gutters

4 Season ❀❂ ❄ GUTTER Company

A gutter above the rest. Featuring: Crown Moulding

Fascia GuttersCall Steve for Free estimates!Locally owned & operated

250-715-6038250-749-4192

STONERIDGESAND AND GRAVEL

3881 Finwood Place, Duncan 250-715-3003

For all your gravel supplies

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HARRY’S HANDYMANSERVICE

RenovationsPlumbing Repairs

CarpentryLaminate Flooring

Ceramic Tile & Painting

250-732-4443Harry Elzinga

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250-732-4570 Shane Baker

MINI EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT SERVICES

Landscaping | Septic Services Small & Large Dumptruck

1-14 yards

EXCAVATING

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“Big or small, we’ve done it all”

KosterPainting

Contractors

Come celebrate our 9th year as your favourite “Frontier Town” Market.

Saturdays10am -2pm Honeymoon Bay

MARKETFollow the signs to Honeymoon Bay, where we MAKE IT,

BAKE IT, GROW IT, SEW IT or CREATE IT for you.

OUTDOOR

Something for everyone!

Come celebrate our 9th year as your favourite “Frontier Town” Market.

Saturdays10am -2pm

May 9 – Oct. 10Follow the signs to Honeymoon Bay, where we MAKE IT, BAKE IT, GROW

IT, SEW IT or CREATE IT for you.

Something for everyone!May 9-Oct.10


Photo Drew McLachlanThese two wooden sculptures, carved by Angela Kroeker and Kevin Lewis, are currently sitting in storage at town hall, but are expected to find a new home at one of the town’s parks in time for summer.

Our Community in BriefBoil water advisory still in effect for Lake Cowichan

The Town of Lake Cowichan was advised to post a boil water advisory last Wednesday morning (May 6). As of the time of publication (May 12), the boil water advisory is still in effect. Residents are reminded to boil water for one minute before consumption.

The advisory was posted due to water turbidity levels exceeding 1 NTU, in compliance with new Island Health standards. The advisory will be lifted once the turbidity drops below 1 NTU for 24 hours.

Open house at That Cat Hotel in Honeymoon Bay

Cat lovers are invited to take a tour of That Cat Hotel on May 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The “exclusive boarding resort” for Cowichan’s cats is located on 6755 Fifth Street in Honeymoon Bay.

The event is free, tea will be served and guests are encouraged to share their cat-related stories.

Lake Cowichan Downtown Market begins this weekend

After months of planning, the Lake Cowichan Downtown Renewal Society is ready to launch their new market this Saturday (May 16) at Ts’uubaa-asatx Square at 10 a.m.

The market will continue through the summer, taking place each Saturday morning.

The town square will be filled with local craftwork and produce as well as music and food vendors.

Lake Days Dance tickets now available

The annual Lake Days Dance is set for June 13 at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The dance will feature three live bands this year: local country group Backstage Whiskey, pop-rock “corporate” band The Circus as well as David James and the Big River band, a tribute to Johnny Cash.

Tickets are $20 and available at CLSA, Youbou Hall and online at ctcentre.bc.ca. The event is 19+.

—Drew McLachlan


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