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Concern remains: Province grants permission to store water in the lake longer, but denies request to store more Peter W. Rusland

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Water for fish and the Crofton mill received a provincial reprieve this year with Friday’s nod to delay releasing stored Cowichan River flows until later in July. But local officials remain worried about long-term flow answers to droughts from rising Andrew Leong climate change. Paramedic Ken McLean crosses the finish line in his mini ambulance on Stone Avenue during a time trial for †theUPFOR 4th-annual TO “With continued low fall Soap Box Derby Sunday. The finals go tomorrow night. fl ows,something further has to FINANCING MONTHS be looked at,” said Gerald Thom of the Cowichan Lake and River OR GET UP TO Stewardship Society. IN PRICE $ ADJUSTMENTS That solution surrounds a local coalition, seeking a provincial EVENT Let’s party: Lake people come homeSALES to kick off summer with annual licence to boost river storage weeklong festival tradition CELEBRATE WITH OUR LOWEST PAYMENTS OF THE YEAR— behind Cowichan Lake’s weir — beyond Catalyst Paper’s around,” he said. “We’ve sourced is the Lady of the Lake crowning,” Lindsay Chung 2013 two existing water licences, some hats, which we’re selling for he said. “It’s just because in a small LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE L provincial staff explained. $5, and the goal of the committee is town, you get to know these young Seeking more spring river♦ % $ $ to get everyone who comes to the ladies, and you see the shyest ones $1,500 We’ve been counting down for water storage is basically gates to wear a cowboy hat. We’ve who wouldn’t talk to anyone get up months. Now it’s finally here. a provincial and federal tried to hire as many local bands to and play guitar or NO doMONEY a speech, and DOWN The 2013 Cowichan Lake responsibility, indicated Rob play country music as we can.” you go ‘wow, it’s more than just a Days have already started, and Hutchins, Cowichan Valley After choosing the Going pageant.’” the committee has lined up a full Regional District chairman. Country theme, the Lake Days ‘It’s a lot of work, but when the week of activities to celebrate our He was non-committal about committee contacted Sunfest, people fl ood through the gates, and I community, our past, our present 2013 the CVRD seeking that higherand the country music festival is see the first smile on a kid’sGLS face, it’s and our future. volume permit. providing two weekend passes for all worth it,$ and I know the rest of ♦ This year’s Lake Days theme is % $ “It’s not CVRD reluctance; $ a prize in the Lake Days Raffl e. the committee agrees,” he added. 1,000 Going Country. taking on someone else’s Other prizes include an Apple iPad Day says the giant road hockey Bob Day, chairperson of the responsibility is a big step,” NO MONEY DOWN Mini, and two weekend pass to the tournament on Sunday is a big Cowichan Lake Days committee, Hutchins said, expecting debate Campbell River Salmon Festival. highlight, and this year, he’s looking says the committee came up with on the issue during a Cowichan Tickets are one for $2 or three for forward to the mechanical bull. the theme in January, inspired in Watershed Board huddle $5, and the draw will take place “There’s something for part by Sunfest, the country music 2013 Thursday. Sunday, June 9. everybody, but me personally, L I love festival in Duncan. Hutchins, and mill manager As chairperson of the Lake it all,” he said. “It’s so cool to see ♦ Day says they thought it would % $ $ Rob Belanger, signalled the $ Days Committee, Day says he people out of their normal routine, 1,250 be a good idea to make Lake Days later water release is a positive coming out to have fun.” country because Sunfest follows just looks forward to all the Lake Days step toward protecting fish and $ NO MONEY DOWN activities. two months later. habitat. SALES EVENT “The one I get most emotional at HOME Continued on page 2 “It’s an easy thing to build

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May showers have been a lifesaver for Cowichan River’s Name: Terri-Lynne Warren fish and smolts. Occupation: Owner/Operator “Theofrain has absolutely helped; the river’s well up,” Fit For A Princess I was born in: Nanaimo Gerald Thom, president of the Cowichan Lake and River Hometown: Lower Sahtlam Society said I have always wanted to go:Stewardship heli-skiing Thursday, prior to provincial Most people don’t know that: I love to knit permission to store river water Favourite food: anything gluten free behind the lake’s weir, two Favourite activity: gardening extra weeks to give adequate I deﬁne down time as: watching fall flowsTV to spawning salmon. I wish I was better at: following “We’re at full storage storage instructions now, so it (weir storage) has If I was stuck on a desert island I would to come back up to where it Born: Duncan deﬁnitely need: a phone should be — it’s a question of Hometown: Honeymoon Bay if the we can keep the water during Favourite moment of day is: morning Age: 20 months summer. If we have a dry Hunger Games I’m currently reading: The the June and July, we won’t have FaveMy Activity: Playing outside with “Push” lawnmower) guiltiest pleasure is: lying on my(my bigtoy comfy couch adequate water,” he said. go-to wardrobe Pet My Peeve: Brushing my staple: teeth my pajamas With word of the storage my car I listenby to:Little localBig radio stations FaveInSong: Pontoon Town extension Cowichan Valley I had a $1,000,000: shopping FaveIfpeople: Papa (both ofI’d mygo grandpas) stakeholders can now work Not-so-hidden talents: Flashing smiles that can light up a room and/ with Catalyst to manage the weir through the next two or blowing kisses months, explained Thom. Fave character: Thomas the Tank Engine Thom, a lakefront property owner — drowned his neighbours’ fears about their land sinking under weir storage. “It’s definitely a From page 1 Avenue. Celebrations keep going Friday, Traditionally, going back to with the Lady of the Lake Grand Ball the 1960s, there’s a high school at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Centennial reunion during the same weekend as Hall and with music at the Bandshell. From page 1 Lake Days, which adds to the fun, The Good Times Band will perform according to Day. at 6 p.m., followed by Bob at 7 p.m. But Thom, a lakefront “A lot of people come home for Then, it’s a full weekend jamlandowner, has stated that idea is Lake Days,” he said. packed with family-friendly activities basically a myth. Sacrifices must Lake Days kicked off Sunday Saturday and Sunday, June 9. There eventually be made for the river’s with the soapbox derby. Then the will be live music, logger sports, sake, he added. Lady of the Lake Strawberry Tea on the parade, the giant road hockey “Water will be the key to our Monday helped keep the feeling of tournament, the KinDucky Derby, a future,” he said, urging a CVRD community celebrations going. salmon barbecue and so much more. plan for sustainable growth. The week of celebration continues You can find all the details in our “That’s the elephant in the tonight at 7 p.m. with the Lady of special Lake Days supplement in this room.” the Lake Opportunity Night in the week’s paper. What the order does: Upper Centennial Hall and goes into Or, visit cowichanlakedays.com. The previous water-managehigh gear tomorrow with the soap You can also e-mail Bob Day at ment regime, called a rule curve, box derby finals at 6 p.m. on Stone cowichanlakedays@hotmail.ca. ordered lowering of the lake level

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misconception. The current water level in the lake is the level we hope to hold until the end of July. “There is no concern. I’ve made it a point to be very involved,” the One Cowichan member, and Cowichan Watershed Board advisor said. “Everything depends on what happens with rainfall in June and July for what we do this fall.” Still, Matt Price of the lobby group One Cowichan was optimistic as B.C.’s majority Liberals have promised to “keep going with a process

to update the creaky, old legislation that governs water management in B.C., and to introduce a Water Sustainability Act in the legislature by 2014.” “If we are to see meaningful local control in the Cowichan, or anyplace else in B.C.,” his email says, “the language of this new law needs to enable it to happen. “In practice, the law would say appropriate local authorities, like our Cowichan Watershed Board, can ‘draw down’ powers now wielded by the province with the say-so of cabinet.”

from full storage, starting no later than July 9 each year. The new rule curve allows delaying that annual release until July 31 “when natural conditions permit,” the ministry states. “The delayed start of the drawdown will give (Catalyst, the existing licence holder) more flexibility on water releases. “Catalyst Paper will be able to respond more effectively to conditions that may vary from year to year, and still meet the minimum outflow specified in its two water licences in most years.

“It will also help improve instream flow conditions during the fall migration and spawning of chinook salmon.” However, the order does not raise the maximum amount of storage on the lake, nor increase the height of the weir storage structure. It followed community consultation — including a public meeting March 9 in Lake Cowichan — between Victoria, the Cowichan Valley Regional District, and Catalyst Paper.

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A father-and-son camping trip near Lake Cowichan gave two Victoria guys the tale of a lifetime when a large animal joined the fun. Jason Creech, 18, admitted he and dad, Richard, didn’t actually see the suspected cat, but they found plenty of evidence a mountain lion — or similar big predator — visited their secluded campsite overnight Sunday, along Upper Harris Creek. Pictures show big paw prints, plus scratches along their car, from what the pair thinks was a juvenile cougar. “I’d heard about cougars or bears a bit further (north) but I didn’t know it would be close — or right on top of the car,” Jason said. Their ordeal started after pitching tents along a riverbank, and starting a ﬁre. Then the city boys heard rustling in the brush, gravel moving — and later, something pacing around their tents.

“I figured it was just my dad tending the campfire, or a squirrel,” said Jason, “nothing to worry about.” Around 1 a.m., Jason got cold and headed to the car to sleep. Richard, an IT professional, slept in his tent, later going to the packed car at one point to put an iron frying pan on the roof. A cooler inside the car held sirloin beef, said Jason, reckoning that food, or the frying pan, attracted what came next. “The beast circled the car, swiping at it many times with its paws,” Jason’s report to the Gazette says. “Distinct claw marks stripped red paint to bare metal. I thought it was a raccoon or something.” Then Jason heard something thump onto the roof. “That’s when I started to get worked up,” Jason said. “The part that really got me going was when I heard one, deep growling sound — I knew it wasn’t a raccoon.” Terrified, the former personal trainer listened for a half hour in the inky darkness. Then, more

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to sleep in, suggesting using a tree to hang food 15 feet up, and well away from the campsite. Jason’s moral of the story? “Expect the unexpected, I guess — it was a one-ina-thousand chance of this happening. “I would have made sure there’s no food outside the car, and I’d carry a stick with me; all I had was a folding knife.” Wildlife sightings and encounters can be reported to B.C.’s 24-hour RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.

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Announcements aside, Enbridge pipeline project is not dead yet One of Premier Christy Clark’s first tasks of the new term will be to resume trade talks with Alberta and Saskatchewan. Several daunting tasks await. Clark must repair relations with Alberta Premier Alison Redford after B.C.’s theatrics over oil pipelines before the election, and prepare for the results of a federal environmental review of the Enbridge Northern Gateway proposal in the fall. Some people were surprised on Friday when the B.C. government released its final written submission to the federal environmental review panel on Northern BC By Tom Fletcher Gateway. It was widely interpreted as B.C.’s outright rejection of the project, but it’s not as simple as that. Clark and B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake signalled several times before the election that they were not getting the answers they wanted from Enbridge. But they stuck to the principle that the hearings must be completed. The NDP repeated for months that the B.C. Liberal government had forfeited its own review and handed jurisdiction over the environmental assessment to Ottawa. In fact, a pipeline that runs across two provinces is by definition a matter of federal jurisdiction. B.C. could have held its own parallel set of hearings, which was the NDP’s stated preference, but in no circumstance does the province have a veto. And both the B.C. Liberal government and Enbridge were careful to leave the door open for further talks. A closer reading of their comments shows that the key difference at this stage is one of

timing. “The panel must determine if it is appropriate to grant a certificate for the project as currently proposed on the basis of a promise to do more study and planning after the certificate is granted,” Lake said. “Our government does not believe that a certificate should be granted before these important questions are answered.” According to Enbridge executive Janet Holder, those important questions can’t all be answered until the hearings are over. The company maintains that every river crossing and spill response plan can’t be Bureau done in detail during the twoyear hearings. B.C.’s final submission runs to nearly 100 pages. It goes into detail on the inconsistencies and unanswered questions on such vital topics as whether diluted bitumen can sink in water. In short, the province argues that it can sink if the oil is in fresh water, or if it is exposed to weathering so lighter fractions evaporate, or if it is mixed with sediments that increase its density. These are pertinent conditions if heavy oil were to leak into a river in springtime, when water runs fast and cold and brown with sediment. Then there are the obstacles presented by responding to a spill in remote wilderness and heavy snow. Given both provincial and aboriginal opposition in B.C., the Enbridge pipeline is unlikely to be imposed, and last week Conservative cabinet minister James Moore clearly ruled that out. The B.C. government has consistently maintained that the current project does not meet Clark’s often-repeated five

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On May 22, there was a guest editorial in the Lake Cowichan Gazette which implied that the governing party in B.C. were the Liberals. This is not the case as they were a right wing coalition of Socreds, Reformers and Conservatives

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Jack Crossno (age 11) “ My best memory is probably doing the three-legged race with my friend when I was 9 or 10 or being in the parade with my mom and chucking candy to everyone. The last two years I’ve come in second in the soap-box derby for my age group!”

Danielle Luining “I enjoy the engagement we have with the community when we help out at Lake Days events. Last year RBC did “Childfind” at the visitor’s centre, this year is TBA. My daughter and I have helped at the pancake breakfast for the last two years. It’s so great just to meet and greet so many members of the community.”

“What’s your most memorable memory of Lake Days?”

Rob Gravelle “The best was watching the logger sports and the fireman’s water sports. They had the fireman’s sports back in the 60’s. I was born and raised here so I been to a lot of Lake Days!”

Janet Baird “My best memory was the year that my daughter Kim won Lady of the Lake. We were all so excited and it was a really busy time!”

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Our two remaining doctors will be relocating to Duncan from Lake Cowichan soon. As sad as this news is, I think we should still celebrate and appreciate the great service these doctors have provided to the residents of our community for so many years. The doctors will not be abandoning their patients who can still continue to receive medical services from them at their respective practices in

Duncan. For a time, the inconvenience of having to rely on a family doctor outside of our community will be a reality, but we are confident that will change in the near future. The Choose Cowichan Lake committee is determined in its pursuit of attracting physicians to our community. This challenge becomes easier to overcome by the positive attitude shown by the committee that prospective doctors might well recognize. Native protocol May 18 was a memorable day for our community. Thank you to everyone who was involved with Heritage Days. As part of the Heritage Days agenda, the Lake Cowichan First Nation and the Town of Lake Cowichan signed a protocol agreement. Our two governing bodies have similar desires for developing strong communities and recognize the importance of working together to make the necessary improvements in that regard. Having a good healthy relationship between all of our citizens and our neighbors is important and we are happy to collaborate with our neighbouring first nation community in strengthening that relationship. Sports Wall Our Heritage Sports Wall Induction Ceremony was also part of the Heritage Days Celebration. Congratulations to Richard Hajdu and Jim Peterson as they join our other inductees on the Wall. It was an enjoyable occasion as we had the opportunity to recognize two great individuals for their accomplishments. Grad portfolios I really enjoyed participating in the LCSS graduating students’ portfolio day. Listening to the aspirations of these students and learning of their many skills and talents gives me great confidence in these young adults who will be soon graduating from our school. Well done graduating class, you should be proud of your early accomplishments. Shoreline workshop The Cowichan Lake Shoreline workshop was held at Centennial Hall April 24 and 25 which brought together many

Gord Sirup “My Dad usually had his car — a 1928 Model A, Ford Phaeton — in the parade. One year he ran out of gas and had to get pushed off to the side. Somebody whipped down, got some gas and brought it back and gassed up the car. He fired her up and continued on to finish the parade.”

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stakeholders who got to share their expertise and knowledge on riparian issues. It was a real positive two-day workshop which identified the best methods to protect our lake. So many people volunteering Cowichan Lake two full days to participate speaks volumes of their concerns and Lake Cowichan Baptist Church their recognition of the potential of Cowichan Lake. Christian Fellowship 8259 Beaver Road 57 King George St. South There was great participation by all who were involved in this Lake Cowichan Lake Cowichan workshop. Museum area improvements 250-749-3211 250-749-6492 The Job Creation Project which is administered by our Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Cowichan Lake Education Center has so far done a fantastic job Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30a.m. in the museum area of Saywell Park. Pastor Dale Winters Pastor Terry Hale The first phase of the project was the construction of new public washrooms and a change room just adjacent to the Information Centre. It is now complete and being used by the public. St. Louis de Montfort ‘New Hope’ For two years in a row, Youbou Lands kindly made cash Community Church 60 Fern Road generous donations to the Town for a project like this. We can’t Lake Cowichan 10648 Youbou Rd, Youbou thank Thomas Kreilein enough for his generosity in giving us the 250-745-3406 250-749-4103 opportunity to make these washrooms a reality. Coffee at 10 a.m. Mass Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Phase two of the JCP involves the refurbishing of the box car at Sunday Service 11 a.m. the museum. This phase is near completion and the box car looks Rev. Vikki Marrs Fr. Alfredo Monacelli awesome. Phase three will begin shortly and that involves building and installing a large, handicap accessible wharf at Saywell Park. The Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship is also involved with this project and it will be an educational attraction when completed. South Shore paving The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has awarded the South Shore Road paving and roundabout st th project and work should commence soon. The road improvements should take up to two months to complete. There is no doubt that there will be inconveniences to the local businesses and the general public as this work gets underway. We plead with everyone to be patient and request that they be aware Example: that attempts are being made to do Crocs Reg: $5.00 Sale Price: $1.69 this as efficiently and painlessly as Rooster Tails Reg: $5.00 Sale Price: $1.79 possible. . Vibrax Reg: $6 - 7:00 Sale Price: $2.39-$2.99 Thank yous Thank you to the Lake Days Metrics Reg: $4.00 Sale Price: $1.79 Committee for the work it has Flatfish Reg: $7.00 Sale Price: $3.99 done for the upcoming Lake Days’ Open 7 days a week and open until 6:00 on Fridays celebration. I encourage everyone to enjoy the celebration. Be safe. A special thanks must also go out to our public for their patience and consideration as the South Shore Road resurfacing and roundabout project proceeds. Thank you staff for your efforts on behalf of the public you serve.

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PAGES OF HISTORY When Jack and Maisie Smith came to Lake Cowichan in 1929, conditions were very primitive, especially for Maisie who had left her home in London, England just a few years earlier. The first place they lived was a damp floathouse moored close to the shore here in town. There is no doubt that this was a lifestyle that Maisie had never before encountered. No indoor plumbing, water was dipped out of the lake from the floathouse, a plank to the shore connected them with the outhouse. These were just a few of the inconveniences that the Smiths and many other local folks put up with. Jack Smith came to the lake as a relief bus driver whose job it was to ferry (by boat) passengers and freight (arriving at Lake Cowichan) to the various logging camps and small settlements dotted around the lake. The grueling twice weekly boat trip required Jack to spend a night, each shift, in a company bunkhouse before returning to the Foot (Lake Cowichan) the next day. The Smiths eventually bought a piece of property near the bridge (here in town) where they built a home and a store they called Smitty’s Place. In front of that store sat a long bench where locals — including many teens — could sit and gossip. (Coincidently, this author has just learned that the bench is the same one that has sat in her mother’s yard for decades.) In later years, according to Laura Delill (nee Smith), the same building that housed the

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Smitty’s Place, (owned by Jack Smith) was a small store that sold pop, candy and a few other items. It was also a gathering place for townsfolk to meet. It was situated across the river from the Riverside Inn. At the time this picture was taken, the river was high enough to cause ﬂooding in the vicinity.

store was used as the local Vancouver Island Health Unit. (The building was torn down many years ago.) After several years, the Smiths moved into a house that sat on the spot the Royal Bank now occupies. After a year, a new family home on (what is now called) Greendale Road was purchased. Located on a beautiful riverfront property, it had once been a caretaker’s house on the former Dunsmuir estate. The Smith girls, Laura and Jacquie (Scholey) later recalled the town as a very close knit community, one ﬁlled with good memories, during the 1930s and 40s; Christmas concerts with every child taking part, the impressive ﬁreworks that took place each Halloween and afternoon swims from their yard with the neighbourhood kids. Movies at the community hall (site of present day senior’s centre) were always popular with

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youth and adults alike although the hard backless benches left something to be desired. Laura said that the ongoing serial features brought them back each week. In the early 1940s Jack Smith was called upon to help layout the streets and roads of the community which was then in the process of incorporating to a village (which occurred in 1944). Smith along with Bill Grosskleg and George Forslund conducted a rough survey that set out the village boundaries. Later, while working for Gordon’s General Store (site of the present day auto supply) — which had a contract with the logging companies — Smith and co-worker Red Rendall went out on many powder runs (as they called them), usually at night. They picked up and delivered stumping powder and blasting caps to the logging companies

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(used to blast rock, hang-ups etcetera). In two separate trucks the two men would pick up the materials from James Island, near Victoria, and then deliver them to the powder houses in the woods around Lake Cowichan. In 1948 daughter Laura Smith graduated from Lake Cowichan High School and started work at the local Toronto Dominion (TD) bank (situated in the site of today’s Home Hardware.) After marriage, Laura and her husband Gordon Delill, built a house near the Smith family home on Greendale. They had three children and later moved away. Laura now resides in Duncan. Daughter Jacquie Scholey, who also attended local schools, is now retired and lives in town as does two of her three sons. Their brother David moved away many years ago and currently lives in the Caribou.

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Are you tired of driving by the old, rundown, dilapidated buildings scattered around Lake Cowichan? Are you tired of wondering if your teenager will be the victim of a collapsed roof when using these buildings as a hang-out refuge on weekends? Many were during a contentious public meeting held in early 2012. Well, Mayor Ross Forrest and town council were pleased to announce something is being done. Joseph Fernandez, the town’s Chief Administrative Officer, presented mayor and council with a report May 28: • Four properties have been inspected • Owners were served notice their buildings are in hazardous condition, they are a nuisance (derelict in appearance), and that action must be taken to rectify identified problems. • The property owners, whose properties are located on Cowichan Ave, South Shore Road, and Darnell Road, have 14 days to appeal the findings and 30 days to take action • If nothing happens, the town will demolish the buildings at the owner’s expense. “This report goes to show that the process does take a considerable amount

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This building on Cowichan Avenue is one of four put on demolition notice by the town of Lake Cowichan.

of time,” said Councillor Tim McGonigle. “Hopefully this will trigger some of the other ones to climb on board and mitigate some of their problems as well.” Council acknowledged there are many other buildings within the town’s limits — both commercial and residential — that are unsafe or unsightly. “I think this shows that this is just the start of the process,” said McGonigle. “There have been a number of other properties identified which will either come as reports later or perhaps they will take the time to mitigate some of the (concerns).” The Cowichan Lake Chamber of Com-

merce, along with many local business owners, had demanded that the town take action. “It’s nice to see something happening,” Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce president Rita Dustow told the Gazette. “It’s all about pride of ownership. We need to find a way to encourage people to have pride of ownership, because that’s what it’s all about at the end of the day.” Forrest said the town’s plan is unfolding as it should. “These actions do take a long time,” he said. “And the process is playing out the way it is intended to.”

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Elections BC published the results of its final count Wednesday, May 29. For the electoral district of Cowichan Valley, the final tally of votes stands at 26,646, meaning 62.82 per cent of CV’s 42,417 registered voters cast ballots in this year’s election — close to five percentage points above the provincial average; a total of 1,803,051 of the province’s 3,116,626 registered voters — 57.85 per cent — cast ballots in the 2013 provincial election. NDP MLA Bill Routley won a final total of 10,696 votes (40.14 per cent) to secure his return to Victoria as Cowichan’s representative in Victoria. B.C. Liberal Party candidate Steve Housser came in second with 9,299 seats (34.90 per cent) followed by Green Party candidate Kerry Davis with 5,102 votes (19.15 per cent). B.C. Conservative Party candidate Damir Wallener earned 1,223 votes (4.59 per cent), followed by Independent candidate Heather Campbell with 326 votes (1.22 per cent). The final count resulted in a shift of no more than half a percentage point for any candidate’s share of the popular vote. Housser’s portion of the

vote dropped by 0.5 per cent between initial results published May 22 and the final count. Davis, meanwhile, received a 0.3 per cent bump. According to Don Main of Elections B.C., a breakdown of how voters in Lake Cowichan, Youbou and Honeymoon Bay cast their ballots will be available “mid June” once Elections BC posts preliminary voting area-by-voting area results to its website in Excel format. That will be followed “later in the year” by the Statement of Votes, Main said, referring to the 700-page report that chronicles the results of the May 14 election in painstaking detail. The final cost of administering this year’s election will be published in a separate report early next year, Main added. Provincially, the count resulted in the Liberals losing one seat to the NDP in Coquitlam-Maillardville, but the 35-vote spread is so slim it’s now subject to a judicial recount. As of May 29, the BC Liberal Party held 49 seats compared to the BC NDP’s 34 seats. Nobel Prize-winning climate scientist Andrew Weaver became the Green Party of BC’s first MLA in Oak Bay-Gordon Head while incumbent MLA Vicki Huntington returned to Delta South as the province’s lone Independent MLA. As for Coquitlam-Maillardville’s pending judicial recount, Main said it will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, but Elections BC does not know how long it will take. “The last judicial recount took four days,” Main added.

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Music returns to the Cowichan Lake Days main stage Friday, at 6 p.m. with a kick-off performance by the Good Times Band, followed by “Bob” at 7 p.m. According to the Lake Days website, the Bandshell in Central Park will serve as the main stage venue. Fronted by Elvin Heddon, the Good Times Band has been

described as a “long-time Lake Cowichan fixture.” Bob, meanwhile, is a jam band featuring local musicians David and Mary Lowther and bandmates Jim Moffatt and Mike Jones. Saturday’s selection of musical entertainment begins at noon with repeat performances by Jan Mathews Country at Saywell Park. The young and talented Amanda Thate follows with a country music performance at 3

to 4 p.m. Lake Days music wraps up Sunday, with the Lake Cowichan Minor Hockey Association offering up a deejayed countdown of “Top 100 Country” as a soundtrack for road hockey players and fans at Saywell Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations to the Lake Days Society are encouraged and visitors are reminded to bring their own chairs.

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Falling in the coastal forests around Cowichan Lake and other parts of B.C. got a musical, historical salute just a half-hour up the highway. Good Timber, Chemainus Theatre Festival’s musical-history lesson gave viewers a terrific glimpse into that colourfully crude, sadly bygone era. We left understanding how the dangerous, dirty job that shaped out community chewed and spat out men too weak, or too stupid, to tame our tall timber. Sub-dubbed Songs & Stories Of The Western Logger, six multiinstrumental musicians with The Other Guys Theatre Company strummed and sung their way into our hearts, spinning poetic yarns from the late logging icon and inventor Robert E. Swanson. Violinist Sarah Donald’s frollicking fiddling nicely complemented lyrics by Swanson and others, set to music by fellow stage players Collen Eccleston, John Gogo,

director Ross Desprez, Kelt Eccleston, Mark Hellman, musical director Tobin Stokes — and a few other guys. Toss in a kaleidoscope of heritage still photos and film footage, and the magical result was a field trip back to B.C.’s bunkhouses, backwoods, and brothels that spawned true Canadian legends, including some in Cowichan. And the production had local angles of woodwork around Lake Cowichan, Hillcrest, Chemainus and Ladysmith. Timber’s program packed a cool glossary of logger lingo including bull cook (floor sweep, bedmaker); board hole (hole cut in stumps for spring boards); skid road (road logs are dragged on); hi-ball (go fast); hay burner (horse); donkey (logging engine with drums); powder-monkey (man using explosives in the woods); jack (money); tongs (used to load logs on rail cars); gut hammer (dinner gong); and punk (signal man on a yarding crew). Timber’s musical talk also mentioned high demand for chewing tobacco during the tune When Snoose Was King.

The ensemble’s Snoose song was among 22 falled including Legend of the Spruce, Chokerman’s Lament, The Apes of B.C., Climax Courage, Gal From The Soo, and Camps of the Holy Ghost. From blues and Celtic to folk and old-time, Timber’s tales were backed by guitars, saws, hurdygurdy, metal percussion, harmonica and more, in keeping with its rough-hewn theme. But Good Timber didn’t duck the fallout of all that logging, showing clear cuts arranged by company brains. Short-sighted destruction spelled the beginning of the end for a frontier lifestyle forged by brave, hardy guys awed by massive cedar, fir and spruce stands that took days to cut by hand — until chainsaws and steam power caught up. Indeed, The Other Guys staged delightful, audio-visual education for all ages and green-leanings. Let’s hope it comes back to the valley again — or, better yet, Lake Cowichan — sometime soon. Heritage-education musical rating: 10 skidders out of 10.

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The annual road hockey tournament has grown to the point where it is one of the signature events of the Lake Days on Sunday.

Drop the ball, let’s play Lake Days: Road hockey tournament goes top shelf with 20 teams in bid to liven up festival’s Sunday Nick Bekolay

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Road warriors and hockey aficionados of all ages are gearing up for the seventh-annual Cowichan Lake Days road hockey tournament Sunday. With 120 players from 20 teams registered for the one-day tournament, organizer Kelly Bergstrom said the rosters are full and he’s no longer accepting new players. “The schedule’s already made up and the shirts are ordered,” Bergstrom added. For a $10 registration fee, players will receive a free t-shirt, food, a guaranteed minimum of four games’ worth of fun, “non-competitive” hockey and a chance at winning one of the countless prizes up for grabs. “We hope to have every kid get a prize,” Bergrstom added. “That’s our goal and we usually come close every year.” Games are 20 minutes long, Bergstrom said, and scheduled to be played four at a time from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. on South Shore Road and at the

Saywell Park parking lot. Bergstrom credited the “break-even” event with helping to revitalize a sleepy Lake Days Sunday. “This isn’t a money raiser at all,” Bergstrom said. “We’re just hoping to get one or two kids out playing hockey. (The Lake Days Society) doesn’t make a single nickle off of it. It’s a break-even event for the good of (Lake Days.) The Sunday of Lake Days was pretty much dead until road hockey started and it really brought it back up.” Players will be divvied up into teams based on average ages, Bergstrom said, and medals will be awarded in each age group. The tournament’s being billed as a fun, familyoriented event, but Bergstrom said it tends to “get pretty competitive,” especially when it comes to the adult division. As a result, the tournament’s being played in full protective gear, Bergstrom said, with players using tennis balls and “whatever they want” for hockey sticks. Set to a backdrop of deejayed music, the tournament has proved to “really be a lot of fun,” Bergstrom said. Hosting the tournament wouldn’t be possible without the help of their many sponsors, Bergstrom said, and he credited fellow organizers Vicky Bergstrom — his wife — and Jody Hieta for providing invaluable assistance.

Floyd wins three May rounds at March Meadows On March 9, under sunny skies, March Meadows Ladies played the second round of the Medal Cup Competition. Low gross winner for the day was Kelly Feltrin and Corinne Floyd was runner-up. Low net winners were Veronica Clarkson, Lorraine Lawrence, Diane Kaiser, Christine McGovern, Lynn Girard and Elaine Winter. The only birdie of the day was carded by Floyd. Girard,Winter and Margaret Lavigne all shot chipins. The KP (closest to the pin) was claimed by Sam Jones. May 16 saw the third round of the Medal Cup Competition and Par Day. Par Day winner was Clarkson who also shot low net. Floyd was low gross winner. Kaiser shot the only chip-in of the day and was also the KP.winner. The Pin and Spoon Competition and the qualification for the Lee Budden Competition was played on May 23.

Floyd was the low gross winner and runner-up was Jones. Sylvia Lingren shot low net followed closely by Phyllis Logan. Marion Zboyovsky, Lingren and Logan all shot chip-ins. The KP was not claimed. The ladies played the Extended Handicap Competition and a Pin and Spoon round under misty skies on May 30. Floyd was once again the winner of low gross with Jones runner-up. Claiming low nets were Logan and Winter. Floyd shot the only birdie of the day and Lavigne, the only chip-in. Jones was the KP winner. The March Meadows ladies are looking forward to another run of good weather. Remember, you need not be a member to come out and join us. There is also a small group of Nine Hole ladies. Call the pro shop for further information.

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It is with great Bill passed away peacefully Tuesday morning sadness that we surrounded by family. Bill leaves his family announce theto mourn him: wife Kathy Edwards, son CJ (Kerri), daughter sudden passing of Kela, step-children; Michelle, Melissa (Andy),of Neil Corrigall Matthew, and Mark, along withAldergrove, grandchildren; B.C. on Sydney, Isabella, Ethan and Athena, sister Vicki (Bob May 18, 2013. Hodes), nephews Mike Hodes (Jamie) andborn Robert Neil was Farrell (Lori) and mother Julia.in Comox, B.C. on Bill lived an exciting life serving in the U.S.He July 14, 1951. Marine Corp., followed as a master diver throughout is survived by his the Hawaiian Islands, then travelling the world as Gail as a contractor and finally settlingloving down,wife as much and two daughters Bill would, in Canada starting his own contracting Michelle,and Marcia (Andy) andtime his to grandson business still managing travel toJayce. many He isexotic also survived by his parents Alan and Claire more locations. ofThank Honeymoon Bay, B.C. and siblings Gail (Ron), you to Dr. Malherbe and the staff at CDH Darryl andcare Lynn (Mike) and In hislieu parents-in2nd floor(Lylla) for their and support. of law Howard andfamily Marg Lloyd of them Princeyou George, B.C. flowers hug your and tell love them. Neilfamily was anwould excellent woodworker. was shop The be pleased to haveHe friends supervisor designer of home pool tables at National join us in theand garden of our 17 North Shore Billiards forCowichan 25 years. In latter part of2-4pm his career Road, Lake on the June 9th from to he workedBill. in commercial property management. remember Neil was well respected by his co-workers and contractors. He was a boisterous, fun loving person and will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews, extended family and all who knew him. He was a gentle giant with a big voice and a huge heart.

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• A.B. Greenwell School heart-hero students raised $1165.75 at their Jump Rope for Heart for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Way to go A.B. Greenwell! • Play ball! The 34th Annual Mesachie Lake Slo-Pitch Tournament — Firefighters Fighting Muscular Dystrophy — is on Fathers’ Day weekend, June 14-16 with first bats on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Mesachie Lake Skydome on South Shore Road. There are eight fire department ball teams registered from Langford to Ladysmith. The popular live auction will be on Saturday starting at noon. The Mesachie Group’s goal is to raise $40,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Come on out and watch some great ball. • There are lots of beautiful trails and even caves around Cowichan Lake for the outdoor enthusiast. Cowichan Lake Retreads hiking group meets year-round each Wednesday morning at Saywell Park by the Visitor Centre. For more information call Jean at 250-749-6156.

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Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society’s 146th annual parade on May 19 recognized Cowichan Lake’s Lady of the Lake float as one of the best non-commercial floats along with Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society and the Angels Abreast dragonboat team.

☞ New library card keychain-tags As of June 1, patrons of Vancouver Island Regional Library can pick up a free library card keychain-tag the next time they visit their local branch. VIRL is able to offer this new convenience thanks to a partnership with the Vancouver Island Newspaper Group and corporate sponsors like McDonald’s Restaurants for the Cowichan branches. “All you have to do is stop by the circulation desk and ask for your library card keychain-tag,” says library manager Melanie Reaveley. “Add it to your keychain and you will never be without your library card.” Pick up your new key-chain tag on June 6th or 7th, and your name will be entered into a draw for a Kobo eReader. • Get ready to celebrate dad. The Cowichan Lake branch of the VIRL on 38 King George Street is hosting Dads Rock children’s program on June 14 for 5 to 12-years-olds. They will help the kids make their dad feel extra special this Father’s Day. Call 250-749-3431 for more information.

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It’s year two of Lake Cowichan’s organic community garden at Lake Cowichan Secondary School and it’s ready for planting. There are a total of 10 boxes available to rent for year round growing. Currently there is one box that is four feet by eight feet by two feet, and six that are four feet by four feet by two feet, that are up for grabs. The larger box is $25 annually and the smaller ones are $15. The rent includes access to water, to a secure garden shed and greenhouse that is equipped with wheelbarrows, hoses and some hand tools. There is also a compost area. Rent can be paid by cheque (payable to LCSS) or cash. Keys and receipts will be issued at the time of payment. Contact Michele Taylor at LCSS, 250-749-6634 or email her at mtaylor@sd79.bc.ca. Come and grow!

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More stuff you need to know ➸ Handicapped parking is available at Cowichan Lake Community Services’ parking lot. With Saywell Park’s handicapped parking spaces being occupied by the road hockey tournament and other activities throughout the weekend, the Community Serivces’ parking lot will be freed up. The parking lot is located behind the Kaatza Station Museum, down Point Ideal Drive, near its intersection with South Shore Road.

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Bob Day Lake Days Celebration Society Chair I would like to begin by thanking all the volunteers that put in so many hours planning and hosting Lake Days as well as the Lady of the Lake program. Our meetings begin in January of each year so Lake Days is on the minds of our volunteers for at least six months of the year. Without this continued dedication our community festival would not

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be able to happen. So, thank you! I am excited for this years theme of Lake Days Goes Country. It seems to have sparked some excitement with the volunteers and in the community. We have tried to incorporate country music into as many of the venues as possible and we encourage everyone in the town — and visitors alike — to wear their cowboy hats when attending Lake Days. If you don’t own a cowboy hat, the Lake Days Society has them for sale for $5 each and you will be able to pick one up as you come in to the grounds after the parade. As always, I would like to wish all the Lady of the Lake participants all the best during their appearances this week. I know you will all shine. There will be a sidewalk sale

again this year (between the new library site and Lakeview Avenue) right after the parade and it will go to 4 p.m. Also the road through town will be closed for the Giant Road Hockey Tournament on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your patience is appreciated. I encourage you to come out and support your local merchants during their sidewalk sale and make their efforts successful. Have a good look at the schedule of events in this program so you don’t miss any of the excitement this week. From the thrills of the Soap Box Derby, to the exhilarating lumberjack exhibition, and the always fun amusement rides, to the ahhhs of Baby of the Lake to scrumptious food — just to name a few of the Lake Days attractions — yeee hawww! Be safe and have fun!

would encourage everyone to have a great time and reﬂect on the many volunteers who have worked to ensure your enjoyment. There is a great deal of time and effort that goes into the planning and implementation of events like this and the organizing committee and the many volunteers should be commended for their efforts. Chairperson Bob Day and the rest of the committee have organized a great program for this year’s Lake Days. This is

a great opportunity for everyone to come out and enjoy the company of your friends and neighbours. Once again a new Lady of the Lake and princesses will be crowned. Good luck to all the contestants and thanks very much to Alicia Fall, Sidney Allan and Nikki Gibson for representing our community so well this past year. Please have a safe time and appreciate the efforts of everyone involved.

➸ South Shore Road will be closed Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, to accommodate the street sale and road hockey tournament. Motorists are advised to use the alternative route from the east end of town down King George Street, or Coronation Street, and come out Wellington Road to South Shore Road.

➸ The Lake Cowichan Foodbank Society will be collecting nonperishable foods throughout the Lake Days weekend—June 8-9—at the gate of the Sawell Park festivities. The summer months are always slow for foodbank donations, so drop some food off for those members of the community that are in need. ➸ Volleyball action will take place on Sunday only. If you want to play just show up at Saywell Park’s beach volleyball net at 9 a.m. The fee is $5 per person. This year it's "King of the Beach," not team play. The best player of the day wins all — the bragging rights. There will be prizes throughout the day. Call Mike at 250-749-0237 for more information.

➸ The Cowichan Valley Big Brothers and Big Sisters will be hosting children’s games at Saywell Park on both Saturday and Sunday. Games will consist of things like a bean bag toss, treasure chest, ring toss, ladder golf, and sucker pole. Organizers are hoping to also have a sling shot game for kids 10 and up. Games are $1 each for this fundraising event. There will also be an info booth set up for those who are interested in volunteering for the program, as well as for those kids in the community who need a mentor. Organizers say that there are kids on the wait list for a mentor here in the community and it would be great to have local volunteers. Mentors need to be 19-years and up for the community program and must pass an interview and screening process. Volunteering consists of a few hours per week with the child, aged between six and 19. For more information visit bbbfcowichan.ca.

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Comedian and Canada’s Got talent host Martin Short calls the West Coast Lumberjack Show “quintessentially British Columbian!” You’ll see why Saturday during Lake Days. The West Coast Lumberjack Show returns to Lake Days with two logger sports exhibitions at Saywell Park: 1:30 to 2 p.m. and again from 2:30 to 3 p.m. An exhilarating, action-packed showcase of fearless skills and daredevil displays, the West Coast Lumberjack Show features exciting events such as chainsaw carving, the standing block chop, axe throwing, tree climbing, the underhand chop, the Jack ‘n Jill cross-cut, the hot saw race, the springboard chop, the cross-cut sawing race, crosscut versus chainsaw and the ever-popular log rolling. West Coast Lumberjack Shows owner/president Darren Dean of Courtenay says his favourite thing about performing is making people smile. “Our shows are performed to entertain people, and there’s nothing better than seeing everyone smiling and cheering during the show and walking away at the end of it with big smiles on their faces,” he said. Lake Days committee chairperson Bob Day says the logger sports are very popular every year. They stop all the other activities during the show, and he

says they’ll usually see about 400 to 500 people standing around the stage watching the activities. He recalls they did without the logger sports for one year and tried to bring in a most cost-effective alternative, but people kept asking where the show was. “They wanted it back,” he said. An event like the West Coast Lumberjack Show is one way to recognize Lake Cowichan’s logging history and bring some of the activities of the past to life for younger generations. “To preserve our history, we’ve always wanted to have logger sports and lumberjack stuff join on, and it’s becoming harder and harder and more expensive to attract these kinds of things,” said Day. “The things people want to see, people don’t do it as much any more.” The committee must pay for professionals like the West Coast Lumberjack Show to come in, and Day says they receive a lot of support from local logging and forestry-related businesses who provide donations so the committee can bring a show like this to Lake Days. “They come at a cost, but it seems to be the only way we can preserve the history of the area,” he said. “The cool thing is the companies like TimberWest and Island Pacific Logging are able to help us out.”

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Lady of the Lake Megan Berry

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Megan, 16, likes to keep fit with sports such as volleyball, soccer, and softball. Although she has a busy schedule she likes to paint with acrylics in her spare time. Next year, in Grade 12, she will be enrolled in first year university credits at the Duncan campus of Vancouver Island University. After high school Megan plans on attending university to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in psychology and minoring in fine arts and pursuing a career as a psychologist. She says that through the Lady of the Lake program she has learned public speaking, created closer bonds with her fellow contestants and organizational skills. Megan feels that the most important things to tell the world about Lake Cowichan are the many parks that we have and that the people here among the community are some of the friendliest you'll ever meet.

Molly,has goals of enrolling in Camoson's horticulture program and then pursuing a career working in green houses growing tasty local produce. Molly's biggest dream in life is to own a large section of land with multiple green houses along with a Hobbit-like house where she can work from home and have a small store. She enjoys hiking and reading to relax and calls archery an activity for some fun and a challenge. Seventeen-year-old Molly says that the Lady of the Lake program helped her to break away from her shyness and now finds it easier to strike up a conversation with people she doesn't know. She would tell the world about the beautiful mountains that beckon to be climbed and that give her a sense of home. Molly thinks our scenery and that some of the most friendly people anyone could ever meet live here are also worth sharing.

Sixteen-year-old, Carmen is a volunteer youth leader at Community Services and a volunteer youth rep on the Kaatza Lakeside Players Board of Directors. Carmen says that the Lady of the Lake program has been a dream of hers since she was little and that the program has helped her become more confident and improve her speaking and time-management skills. Carmen loves how Cowichan Lake comes together as a supportive community in times of need and how everyone smiles and says hello. She says that this is the best place to be in the summer. Upon graduating Carmen would like to go on a mission to Africa and travel for a year, then work toward her degree in political science. She aspires to receive her masters degree in international development and work for the United Nations or a charity in an underdeveloped country.

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Sara, keeps active with sports such as hockey, volleyball, and track and field. She volunteers at the Duncan Animal Hospital to get some experience in her goal to become a veterinarian. Art and singing help her relax. Through the Lady of the Lake program she has become more confident, a better speaker, and more conscious of others opinions. Sara loves that our community is surrounded by the beauty of the trees and their inhabitants and would tell the world that along with the fact that we have sports stars like Dawn Coe-Jones. Not to mention that the water here is by far the most lush and tasty. This a 17-year-old Cowichan High School student plans on getting her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology. When she accomplishes that, she aspires to attend the University of Saskatchewan to obtain her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and open her own practice.

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Chelsea, 17,loves hanging out with her friends, blogging, acting, photography and playing the piano. She is an award winning composer and has been playing piano since she was eight. Chelsea wants to travel the world, but, for now, escapes through reading. Her future plans include going to university to study theatre, psychology, philosophy and english. The Lady of the Lake program has been the catalyst to help her with her anxiety of public speaking. Chelsea feels that as an ambassador of the lake it is important to maintain one's individuality while being responsible and a good rep for Lake Cowichan. Chelsea would tell the world that the Canadian stereotype is, for the most part, true: if you come to Lake Cowichan you will be greeted by smiling faces and friendly people.

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Kiana,16,enjoys singing, dancing, reading, playing video games, cooking. She also likes spending time with her family watching her brothers' hockey and lacrosse games. Kiana says that she's always wanted to be a candidate for Lady of the Lake because she knew it would be a great experience to gain new skills, and for her personal growth not to mention the fun of being in a parade and wearing a gown! Through the program she's time management skills and how to be a good listener. Kiana thinks some of the important things to tell people about the Cowichan Lake are the natural beauty, our heritage river and the recent town upgrades like the smart car charging station. After high school graduation she would like to attend university to become an occupational therapist, specifically for children with special needs.

Nicole, likes playing soccer, shopping, going for walks and spending time with her family and friends. Through the Lady of the Lake program she has learned that public speaking isn’t scary at all, especially in Lake Cowichan because it is like talking to your family! Sixteenyear-old Nicole's favourite thing about the area is our lake in the summer time and all the people around. She would tell the world that Cowichan Lake is a small, loving community with tons of great people. She aspires to become a social worker through a degree at the University of Victoria. Nicole would also like to travel the world.

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Sixteen-year-old Emily Anne's passion lie with nail art and will play to her goal of being nail technician. She finds riding her bike around town a fun thing to do. She has always wanted to be a part of the Lady of the Lake program and really likes the public speaking aspect. Through the program she has learned how to present herself to other people. Emily Anne's favourite thing about Lake Cowichan is being able to walk down the street and jump in the river or lake and that is what she would tell the world. That and that once you visit beautiful Cowichan Lake, you will want to come again! Upon graduation of Grade 12 she plans on attending Vancouver Island University for the esthetics program and following that with the artificial nail course. She would like to work in a salon with girls who share the same passion as her.

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Courtenay, 16, is passionate about hairdressing and she is already pursuing her dream of becoming a hair stylist at Vancouver Island University in Duncan. She wanted to be in the Lady of the Lake program for a fun new experience and she thought it would bring her closer to her community. Through the program she has learned that public speaking is harder than it looks. Her favourite thing about Cowichan Lake is all the beautiful places to hang-out in especially at the lake and river in the summer. Courtenay would tell the world that here, it's like a giant family — when someone needs help in the community we all pull together. Her future plans include finishing the hairdressing course and opening her own salon.

Shelby, 17, enjoys volleyball, paint-balling, sun tanning, shopping, sleeping, and playing with my pet hedgehog, Leroy. Her future goal is to complete hairdressing and esthetics courses. She is also interested in massage therapy. Taking part in Lady of the Lake program has helped her build confidence and poise. The program has helped her improve on public speaking and meeting deadlines. Shelby says that her favourite thing about Cowichan Lake is that it’s a very small town where everyone knows each other. She would tell the world to come to the area in the summer-time because the weather is perfect for tubing the river, hiking and campfires.

Ashley, 16, says that as a career step and a hobby, she loves to produce short films and sketches with her friends and has a passion for acting. This Community Services volunteer likes being active in the community. Through the Lady of the Lake program, she has learned that there really is a place for everyone, no matter what you're interested in. Her favourite thing about the area is definitely the amazing people and of course the outstanding scenery. Ashley would tell the world that Cowichan Lake is the perfect place to raise a family — for such a small town, there are so many wonderful opportunities. When she graduates from high school she looks forward to attending film school to learn more about production and media.

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Lake Days 2013 Wednesday

Opportunity Night 7 p.m. This is a casual event where members of the community get to witness the talents of the Lady of the Lake contestants. There are 11 contestants this year, and each has been working hard to perfect their talents in order to entertain the audience. The event takes place in the Upper Centennial Hall, and admission is $5 for all ages.

• Lake Days raffle tickets and hats will be available

Thursday

Soap Box Derby 6 p.m. FINALS This popular event will take place

Friday Music in Central Park 6 -8 p.m. FREE (but donations to Lake Days

are encouraged.) Great family entertainment in the park. Bring your own lawn chair.

• Live, local music featuring:

the Good Times Band at 6 p.m. and the Bob Quartet at 7 p.m.

Saturday

Breakfast in the Town 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. FREE This free breakfast is courtesy of CVRD

along Stone Avenue past the Lake Cowichan Christian Fellowship Church, so come early and bring a chair or a blanket. Contestants will be in the final round of races and will be just as determined as they were on Sunday during the qualifying round.

Electoral Areas I and F and the Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce and is available to all those interested, at the Lake Cowichan Municipal Hall, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Trophies will be awarded after the races.

Overdrive from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

• A concession will be available to race fans.

• Free entertainment by Jan Matthews in Grand Parade

Friday

Lady of Lake Grand Ball 5:30 p.m. The Lady of the Lake Grand Ball, is simply elegant. Enjoy dinner, a fashion show, speeches, impromptu questions and watch for candidates to receive special awards. This year’s 11 contestants will also be providing the audience with a performance of their talent.

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• Upper Centennial Hall sat Footwear Centre • $30 Tickets • Social 5:30 p.m., Guests seated by 6:15 p.m.

11 a.m.

Parade begins at the entrance to town on Neva Road and makes its way to the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Sponsored by Lake Cowichan Lions Club.

• Marshaling and Judging will begin at 8 a.m., • Parade commences at 11 a.m.

Merchants Street Sale Noon - 4 p.m. Lasso To celebrate Lake Days local merchants are holding a street sale between Coronation and Wellington. Check out all the savings!

yourself a great bargain!

• Southshore Road closed 11a.m. - 4p.m.

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Lake Days 2013 Saturday

Community Fair

WANTED! non-perishable food item to donate to the Lake Cowichan Food Bank

Adults $2, youth $1, 6 & under FREE The Community Fair, in Saywell Park, will include a myriad of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Food, amusement rides, children’s games, live music, various vendors. An adult beverage garden will be open from noon- 6 p.m. Inner tube race starting at noon

• • West Coast Lumberjack performances • Live music by Jan Matthews in Overdrive and

up & coming country star Amanda Thate

Sunday

Road Hockey Tournament 9:30 a.m. The 7th Annual Lake Cowichan Road Hockey Tournament in the Saywell Park parking lot and along the section of South Shore Road beside the parking lot should feature some exciting hockey action for all ages. Finals begin at 3 p.m. South Shore Road — from Coronation to Wellington Roads — closed 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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RIDE THE MECHANICAL BULL!

Lady of the Lake Crowning 2 p.m.

Community Fair

The crowning is the moment this year’s 11 Lady of the Lake candidates have been waiting for. Judges will have whittled down their decision throughout the week of Lake Days events to three Lady of the Lake ambassadors, including the Lady of the Lake, First Princess, and Second Princess.

Enjoy more food, entertainment, games, crafts, amusement rides and games and much more in the centre of town at Saywell Park!

• The crowning will take place on the main stage

at Saywell Park.

Adults $2, youth $1, 6 & under FREE

Baby of the Lake

11 a.m.

The contest takes place in Saywell Park, starts at 11 a.m., and will feature new-born to two-year-old children and all their cuteness. Drop by early to register!

Town’s Steak BBQ Line-up begins at 4 p.m.

Kid’s Craft Fair & Fun Races

The Town’s Steak Barbeque is to take place at Saywell Park,line-up begins at 4 p.m., dinner starts at 6 p.m. Tickets for the annual event are on sale at the municipal office until the day before, at the Breakfast in Town and at the Community Fair. Music by Beverly McKeen and her Country Band from 4-7 p.m.

FREE The Kid’s Craft Fair and Fun Races, like a potato-sack race, are to take place at Saywell Park, beginning at noon. Ribbons fro everyone!

Lake Days Dance

9 p.m.

ADULTS ONLY LIVE music by MAXWELL SMART, celebrating their 25 years of classic rock and roll and country music, will keep everyone dancing!. Tickets are $15 Available at: Cowichan Lake Sports

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• Doors: 8:30, dance till 1 a.m. • Concession and bar available

Arena, Youbou Hall and ISC Theatre box office in Duncan

KinDucky Derby

12 p.m.

1 p.m.

Ducks are $5 each at the IRLY Home Centre, Footwear Centre, Home Hardware, Grab Bag and Friesen’s Store (in Honeymoon Bay).

• 1st prize is $1,000

• 2nd prize is $500 • 3rd prize is $250 • 4th - 8th prizes are $100

This annual event is sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Lake Cowichan.

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Kinsmen Club members scoop KinDucks at the end of the race.

Everything is just Ducky eight ducks to cross the finish line win prizes. “It’s pretty exciting,” he said. “We’re out there on our boats, and people are lined up on the bridge.” Adding to the excitement, Douglas says you never know how long the KinDucky Derby will take. Sometimes, it’s windy and it takes a long time for the ducks to get down the river, but other times, the water will be flowing, and the derby will be over in 15 or 20 minutes. People can purchase ducks for $5 in advance or right up until before the Kinsmen drop the ducks into the river. The Kinsmen will be selling ducks at the Breakfast in the Town Saturday, June 8 at 7:30 a.m. at the Town Office, and ducksTHEcan be purchased in 7-PASSENGER various local stores. The ducks have cost $5 since the very beginning of the KinDucky Derby, noted Douglas. THE 7-PASSENGER “The money all goes back into the community,” he said, adding the Kinsmen are hoping to update “the Duck Pond” park in the near future.

Lake Days: Kinsmen creating the Cowichan River duck pond again in annual KinDucky fundraiser Nick Bekolay

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