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Drew McLachlanLAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

At 90-years-old, Sam Beldessi says there are still a few things he wants to do before he moves on. One of those things is to take a bath.

While it was once a � xture for many seniors living in Lake Cowichan, the bathing facility at Evergreen Place Senior Housing has been mostly empty for the past three years. The small room on

the � rst � oor is now being used as storage, a home for the building’s old microwaves, food processors and bags of shredded paper. The lift chair and bathtub are still there, but with no outside funding, the taps have run dry.

“Seeing it like this really upsets me,” says Beldessi. “People in Lake Cowichan have to go to Duncan for bathing now, they have to sit at a bus stop and wait for hours just to take a bath.”

Though Beldessi wants nothing

more than to see the taps turned back on, he says he had mixed feelings when Island Health (formerly Vancouver Island Health Authority) recently asked him to get the facility back up and running, after the same organization set in motion the wheel that would eventually crush the operation three years ago.

Beldessi played a pivotal role in the bathing facility’s birth in 2001, publicizing the need for such a facility in Lake Cowichan,

and eventually raising the $40,000 necessary for purchasing the bathtub, chairlift and other materials.

“My wife and I had a hell of a time convincing VIHA that this was necessary for the area,” says Beldessi. “We put up some of our own money for it, and it took two years to raise funding. The contractors had it up in six months.”

Running the bathing facility wasn’t cheap either. The group

received a $12,000 grant from the B.C. Gaming Commission, which covered the cost of hot water, soap and towels.

Tides changed when Island Health told the group that due to liability issues, seniors from outside of the building would no longer be able to use the facility.

Of the dozen seniors who frequented the facility, only three lived inside the building.

—Continued on page two

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Turning the taps in senior bathing facility

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Town centre pole project:First Nations gift to town starts fundraising

Photo Drew McLachlanSam Beldessi in the bathing facility at Evergreen Place Senior Housing. While once a cornerstone for seniors, the facility is now being used as storage after losing the grant which covered operational costs.

VI Library lands new mascot:Tales the Whale promotes reading

Downtown market: Weekly event aims to bring traf� c to Lake Cowichan’s core

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Get onthe ice!WINTER 2015Cowichan Lake Recreation

Family Day Free SkateFamily Day SkateEveryone WelcomeMonday | February 9 | 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm |

Bring your whole family out to enjoy a FREE Family Day Skate at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Everyone is welcome! Admission and skate rentals are free and best of all free hot chocolate. Crafts will be offered in the Curling Lounge.

Location: Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

I would like to thank all of my new and existing clientele for making my � rst year such a success.

I’m looking forward to serving you all in 2015.

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Grant needed to turn taps back on

Drew McLachlanLake CowiChan Gazette

While Lake Cowichan’s new town square, Ts’uubaa-asatx Square, may be nice to stroll through, it hasn’t seen much activity since its naming ceremony last October. Now the Lake Cowichan Downtown Renewal Society is aiming to bring a new attraction to the town square following its official opening in May – a downtown farmers’ market.

The Downtown Renewal Society is currently planning for the markets to run each Saturday, for four hours, from May through September in order to create more traffic downtown while residents have free time and visitors are in town. Along with the typical produce, home-baked goods, local art and homemade crafts, Downtown Renewal Society spokesperson Jennifer Pollner said the group is also hoping to host local non-profit groups and even feature live music at the downtown markets. Aside from a few differences, Pollner said they’re still aiming for an air of familiarity at the downtown markets, in order to attract market-hoppers who

frequent the Honeymoon Bay and other nearby farmers’ markets.

“We’re basically looking for anything that’s not commercially made,” Pollner said. “Basically the same as other markets; you can sell anything you make, bake or create.”

The Downtown Renewal Society was formed by a number of local business owners as an initiative to attract both residents and visitors to Lake Cowichan’s downtown, through events, beautification and other projects, in order to stimulate economic growth of the town.

“We’ve put all other plans on hold right now in order to get the market accomplished,”

Pollner said, “but so far we’ve had people paint buildings and clean the downtown area.”

Pollner explained that Ts’uu baa-asatx Square was chosen as a location because Saywell Park is typically congested with parked cars and swimmers, while hosting an event in town square

will hopefully encourage people to walk, giving them an opportunity to see the downtown area and its brick-and-mortar businesses.

The Downtown Farmers’ Market is open to any potential vendors, and Pollner said she’s looking forward to seeing some faces from outside of the business community running their own tables.

“It will give them a chance

to see what it’s like, and get their name out there,” Pollner said. “We’re hoping they’ll move on to opening their own businesses if they have success at the market. You never know.”

The Downtown Market is still in its early stages of planning, and the Downtown Renewal Society is currently seeking approval from council in order to use the town square each weekend, and applying for grants in order to cover the cost of insurance, which the group estimated would cost them $1500.

“The people we’ve talked to have all seemed very enthusiastic about the idea of a downtown farmers’ market,” Pollner said, “and council was very enthusiastic that we could organize a project like this for a low cost.”

For more information on the Lake Cowichan Downtown Renewal Society and the upcoming Downtown Farmers’ Market, the group is holding a meeting at the Country Grocer meeting room on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. You can also visit their official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lakecowichanfarmersmarket

Lake Cowichan Downtown Renewal Society: Local business group hopes the new weekly event will generate traffic for town

”“It will give them a chance to see what it’s like, and get their name out there, We’re hoping they’ll move on to open-ing their own businesses if they have success at the market. You never know.

Jennifer Pollner

Drew McLachlanLake CowiChan Gazette

—Continued from the front page

With only three people getting use of the bathing facility, the group lost their grant. The group bought a van with a chairlift so caretakers could drive seniors to the bathing facility, though the van was eventually sold as they no longer had a use for it.

According to Beldessi, Island Health offered to “work around” the former liability issue after receiving requests from local residents to reopen the Evergreen bathing facility.

“I don’t understand how they can say we can’t bring people in and then suddenly change their minds,” says Beldessi. “There’s less of a chance for someone to get hit if they stay in Lake Cowichan than

there would be if they went to Duncan... They’re sending seniors out of the community. They built the community, so why should we send them out?”

Though Island Health has requested the bathing facility be reopened, Beldessi says they haven’t offered to fund it, leaving the group to seek their former Gaming Commission grant.

“We’re looking for people who want to use [the bathing

facility],” says Beldessi, “so we can tell the Gaming Commission.”

Beldessi also pled his case at a town council meeting last Tuesday (Jan. 27), and was

given an application for a new grant.

Aside from offering a place for Lake Cowichan’s aging population to bathe, Beldessi says the facility granted other benefits to the senior community.

“It was an opportunity for

seniors to socialize too,” says Beldessi. “They would come to Evergreen Place to have a bath, and afterwards they would visit their friends who live inside the building and have coffee. It gave the homecare people a chance to check up on who they were helping bathe too. If they saw something wrong with them, they would make sure they go see a doctor.”

Beldessi also said that while the bathing facility was open, calls were coming in from all over Canada, from seniors who were looking at Lake Cowichan as a place to settle down after retirement.

“We don’t have any financial assistance right now, we were hoping that Island Health would provide it for us,” says Beldessi. “If we get funding from somewhere else, we’ll open the bathing facility back up. We could have it going within a week.”

Farmers’ market slated for town square this summer

Bathing facility: Senior resource attracted retirees and ben-efited the community in both social and health aspects

”“They’re sending seniors out of the com-munity. They built the community, so why should we send them out?

Sam Beldessi

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The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) recently welcomed its newest, and largest, staff member. Tales the Whale is VIRL’s new mascot, a � rst for the organization.

Tales job is to make a splash at community and library events, promoting literacy and libraries in his wake.

“It’s a new way for families to interact with the library,” librarian Kristen Rumohr said, “and a friendly face for the Vancouver Island Regional Library.”

The smiling orca was christened Tales after an Island-wide naming contest. The contest generated over 850 submissions, from kids aged eight to 12, who gave their names to their local branches over the

summer.The winner was

Cameron Michalko, a 12-year-old boy from Campbell River.

While Tales the Whale is yet to surface in Lake Cowichan, local librarians are hoping for him to make an appearance at this year’s Lake Days, which is set to take place from June 7 to 14.

In the meantime, our local VIRL branch is offering two ways for young children to enjoy the library.

The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is held every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon, and offers kids ages zero to two, and their parents, an hour of rhymes, songs and storytelling. The Family Storytime programs runs each Thursday from 11 to 11:30 a.m., and is open to kids ages zero to � ve.

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Vancouver Island Regional Library lands new mascotTales the Whale: VIRL’s ‘literary whale’ promotes reading

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Pole project begins fundraisingTs’uu baa-asatx: Local First Nations ‘reciprocal gift’ set to be � nished carving by the end of August


Back in November, the local Ts’uu baa-asatx First Nations announced they would be gifting a wooden carving to the Town of Lake Cowichan after being granted naming rights to the new town square, of� ally called Ts’uu baa-asatx Square. The project is now moving ahead, with the recent announcement of an unveiling date and a fundraising initiative.

The log that will be used has now been split and is sitting in town square. Project coordinator Aaron Hamilton announced that the rough carving of the pole will begin in April and members of the public will be invited to take part in exchange for a donation, with no minimum amount.

“We want to give the community an opportunity to participate,” Aaron Hamilton said. “The pole represents us and our history, but we don’t own it, it belongs to the community.”

To cover the cost of materials and to pay artist

Ron Hamilton, a Port Alberni-based artist who will be designing and carving the pole, First Nations are currently seeking sponsorship, primarily with nearby forestry companies and Lake Cowichan businesses. Sponsors will be given a place on nearby signage in return for their donations.

“I’ve seen Lake Cowichan rally behind community projects, so we’re hoping we’ll see that with the carving, considering we’ve never asked for money before,” Aaron Hamilton said.

Ron Hamilton recently submitted his � rst design sketches for the pole, and the estimated date of completion is late August. Aaron Hamilton said the completion of the project will be celebrated with a traditional ceremony, featuring a blessing of the pole and a man-powered raising of the pole.

“[The project] is a good story of bridging cultures,” Aaron Hamilton said. “It was a great gesture on the town’s part to name the square after us, and we have to reciprocate that.”

CommunityBriefs

Family Day Skate at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

Residents can celebrate Family Day at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena with a Family Day Free Skate.

Cowichan Lake Recreation is offering residents some time on the ice, including free skate rentals next Monday (Feb. 9) from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. Free hot chocolate is also available, and crafts will be offered in the Curling Lounge.

Lake Days still leaderless

When he stepped down from the six-year stint on Jan. 20, Lake Days executive chairperson Bob Day was hoping the seat would be � lled before too long. Two weeks and two meetings later, the top position for the town’s annual summer celebration remains open.

Day said he decided to step down after last year’s Lake Days, due to personal reasons. As executive chairperson, Day coordinated the Lake Days volunteers and oversaw the week’s many events.

Though last Saturday’s (Jan. 31) meeting saw double the turnout, with eight people, as the Jan. 20 meeting, none of the heads present stepped up to take over the top job.

If the Lake Days Society is unable to � nd another volunteer to take on the position, Day speculated that a paid employee may be hired, which would likely affect the admission price to the event for both residents and visitors alike.

As of now, Lake Days is still planned to take place from June 7 to 14.

Photo Drew McLachlanProject coordinator Aaron Hamilton with the new Ts’uu baa-asatx signage.

Chamber of Commerce AGM and buffet dinner

The Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual general meeting at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena’s Curling Lounge on Feb. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Members have the opportunity to come out and network, hear the reports and year-in-review from the 2014 Board of Directors and enjoy a buffet dinner. All members in good standing are advised and encouraged to seek of� ce or, to nominate a worthy fellow member in good standing who have distinguished themselves by fostering growth, innovation, community service and excellence in their sectors.

Admission is $20 and seats are limited, so RSVP on the Chamber website (www.cowichanlake.ca)

My Sweet Youbowlin’ Time

Take your baby bowling for an old-fashioned Valentine’s Day at the historic Youbou Lanes.

My Sweet Youbowlin’ time takes place Feb. 13 and 14, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Games are $3.75 per person. Come as a couple and bowl a minimum of three games to cut your bill in half.

—Drew McLachlan

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The future of education in British Columbia

Tom FletcherBLACK PRESS

The B.C. education ministry put on a forum on the future of education last week, bringing together public and private school leaders with experts from around the world.

I watched the proceedings via webcast from the Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, which gives you a hint about the forces pressing in on our century-old industrial model of schooling.

First up was Andreas Schleicher, on video link from his of� ce in Paris, where he is director of education and skills for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. He began with the international problem of people coming out of university who can’t � nd jobs, amid a skills shortage.

Schleicher said this is happening today because, “it’s not what you know but what you can do with what you know.” Some education systems are adapting better than others as the value of merely passing on facts has declined.

He said these days, almost

any student can pass any multiple-choice test if they have a smartphone. The question for parents is what to do “if you want your child to be smarter than a smartphone.”

The OECD runs international testing that consistently ranks B.C. and Canada among the best schools in the world, and Schleicher described how that testing has evolved to keep up.

But our progress in the past 10 years has tended to be slower than some Asian countries, despite B.C. being on the “high end of investment” in education. He warned against the trap of the industrial school model, “pouring money in” to “do more of the same.”

Some of the best results emerging from a decade of digitally-driven globalization have been achieved through innovations that were � nanced through bigger class sizes, Schleicher said.

This was too much for one B.C. Teachers’ Federation representative in the audience, who introduced herself as someone who spent the last transformational decade working for the union, not in a classroom. She disputed the

OECD’s � nancial calculations, lecturing some of the world’s top economists that based on “spending power,” B.C. schools are cash starved.

She followed this with the laundry list of BCTF demands that hasn’t changed in 40 years – smaller classes, more prep time, more money.

The keynote speaker was Yong Zhao, University of Oregon professor of educational measurement, who gave a highly entertaining critique of standardized testing and creativity-crushing drills of the basics. (You can � nd a video archive at www.bcedplan.ca.)

Yong sparked a lively discussion about the need for foundation skills, which he and

others agreed remain vital to success. The issue seems to be how to instil those basics while avoiding the disengagement of students who see school as irrelevant to their lives.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender announced at the forum that the province is about to unveil new curriculum that moves toward individual learning for all students. And he said there will be a series of experiments conducted at yet-to-be-identi� ed B.C. schools to pioneer new models of learning.

BCTF president Jim Iker sat stoically through the proceedings, where speakers described integrating community groups and businesses directly with schools. That’s underway

here, with trades training in particular.

Iker’s record on adaptation is clear from his own career. The only school where he actually taught was in the northwest B.C. village of Topley, and it closed in 2010 due to a long-term decline in rural students.

By 2001 Iker had left the classroom to work for the Burns Lake teacher union local, which the BCTF continues to staff eight years after that school district and others disappeared through amalgamation.

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

B.C. Views: The education ministry brought experts from around the world to last week’s forum, where the focus was on rethinking the ‘industrial school model’

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Pat Wilkinson“No, I won’t. I don’t use it at all because I swim in the lake.”

William Parks“Yes, for sure, now that it

costs less I’ll be taking the family there more often.”

Jessica May“I’ve used it quite a bit in the past, but I was living in Victoria at the time and paid the regular price. I live here now and will continue to use it.”

Bob Vessey“I’ve never used it. I just like walking, I walk around the lake.”

Janet Falkner“Yes, I will, I didn’t know they reduced the fee. The last time I was there it was $11 and I would not pay that much to go swimming.”

Street BeatCowichan Lake SAYSWe asked: Now that the two-tier pricing is gone at the Duncan pool, will you be using it more often?

With Malcolm Chalmers

Your Say: Letters to the editor

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Dear Editor,

Last week my computer died. Instead of taking it in to one of the big box stores in Duncan for a diagnosis, where I am sure they would have said “tsk tsk, your computer has died,” and then sold me a shiny new expensive one, I took the corpse into Lake Cowichan Computers on South Shore Road.

Dave MacDonald, the owner, con� rmed that my hard drive was shot. However, instead of trying to sell me a new computer, he installed a new hard drive, re-installed my software, downloaded all the drivers I needed, recon� gured the machine and charged me, in full, less than $90. I estimate that he saved me over $1,000 which is a big deal for a pensioner on a � xed income. I can’t recommend his services too highly.

And just down the street from his shop is the Galloping Moon where the most affable barista on the Island serves Illy Coffee. And where Jane, his wife, sells her wonderful jewellery and other crafts. When I lived in

Victoria I used to drive clear across the city to get a cup of Illy Coffee and we have it right here in our small town. Try it - it really is special.

We are also lucky to have the great staff of Home Hardware. I have never had a bad experience in any Home Hardware anywhere I’ve lived but the staff here in Lake Cowichan seem to go just that little further for you.

Another great experience I had recently was at OK Tire who, when I enquired about buying new tires, informed me that I didn’t need new tires on the rear of my car as they had a lot of wear left – my front tires were all I had to replace. As my brother said when I told him, “the last honest mechanic.”

I have had many great experiences in my year of living here but I am sure many other readers would like to write in and tell their stories about how it paid for them to “buy locally.”

— Michele Baker Lake Cowichan

It pays to buy locally


Lake Cowichan’s lack of a pre-school has left many parents of young children choosing between sending their kids to a pre-school in another Cowichan Valley community, or using a local daycare. But a few residents working within the education system, including Lake Cowichan Teachers’ Association president Chris Rollins, are working towards giving local parents another option.

Currently, the most popular option for parents is the daycare at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena (CLSA), which has

offered the program in lieu of a registered pre-school. While Rollins said that the program contains some great daycare providers, and even has physical literacy initiatives planned, the lack of a pre-school has inevitably left gaps in local resources.

“I don’t want to paint them as being inferior, or not doing their jobs,” Rollins said. “The ideal situation would be to have more early learning opportunities in Lake Cowichan – any resources parents want. There are some great programs at the library too, but it would be great to have more.”

Last year, Rollins and others

were at the annual Lake Days celebrations, asking parents what they would like to see in terms of early education. She said a lot of requests centred around a registered pre-school.

The group is currently in the research stages for a pre-school, and are consulting residents on what resources they want, what programs are working elsewhere and what they can do to establish something in Lake Cowichan.

“We do need more programs accessible in Lake Cowichan for kids and young families,” Rollins said. “We’re hoping to get the community involved in terms of attendance and providing resources and sponsorship.”

Lake Cowichan pre-school in ‘research stage’Chris Rollins wants to see more accessible resources for young parents in Lake Cowichan

Photo Kay KirkbySome blossoms are already blooming on Meades Creek Road.

Former Lake Cowichan Mayor Ken Douglas was one of only three to hold the position of mayor of Lake Cowichan without first serving time as councillor/alderman/commissioner. A long-time LCSS school teacher (social studies, etc.), Douglas was elected to a three-year term in 1980. He also held an interest in federal and provincial politics and was a great supporter of the Lake Cowichan local of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. A former Youbou resident, Douglas died in October 1994.

The eighth person to hold the mayoral position was Mayor Ted Forrest, who was elected to council in 1979. He also served as councillor between 1981 and 1983 prior to his election to the mayor’s seat for 1984 and 1985. Born and raised in Duncan, Ted was a great supporter of local sports, spending countless hours over countless decades volunteering in Little League and Babe Ruth baseball teams (umpire, coach, officiant, etc.)

and hockey over the decades. For his many works he was honoured as Lake Cowichan Citizen of the Year for 1976. Like his son, present mayor Ross Forrest, Ted was totally committed to this community and loved it as much as anyone can love one’s “hometown.” Ted passed away in Duncan in 1998.

Another local former mayor is life-time resident Don Gordon. A political junkie from way back, Don was elected to town council in 1978, serving as councillor until 1985. In 1986 he was elected mayor, a position he held until 1990. An academic at heart, he put much thought and wisdom into his decision-making regarding the town, and managed to keep most of the people happy, most of the time during his years in office. One of the most memorable events established during Don’s time as mayor was the 1989 official twinning of Lake Cowichan with its sister village Otaki, Japan, a program which continues to this day.

Another force to be reckoned with was Mayor Earle Darling, a gentleman who served the community well. Well-liked and popular with many townsfolk, Darling and wife Marjorie moved from Victoria to Lake Cowichan in 1975 where he owned and operated Darling Tire Ltd. for many years prior to his son Dave taking over.

Darling spent eleven years on town council until his retirement

from local politics in 1996, spending the last six as mayor. During that time, he served three years as chairman on the CVRD as well as serving on the Cowichan Valley Regional Hospital Board. Active in many local organizations and the Lake Cowichan United Church, Darling played an important role in the civic history of Lake Cowichan. After retirement he and Marjorie moved to Victoria where Darling passed away last March.

The last “former mayor” to serve Lake Cowichan was Jack Peake. Elected to council in 1993, he held the position of mayor from 1999 until 2008. The Peake family arrived in Lake Cowichan in 1975 “as the new owners of the Marshall Wells Hardware Store…later known as Village Hardware” (source: Peake Family story by Barb Peake, 1994). In 1986, after the closure of the store, Peake became a school bus driver for Lake Cowichan School District # 66, a position he held for many years. Peake’s interest and committed involvement in the civic and social affairs, of the community and beyond, resulted in many positive results over the years that he served as mayor.

Today the top seat on town council belongs to Mayor Ross Forrest, who is just two months into his third term as Mayor of the Town of Lake Cowichan.

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Rolli Gunderson

Occupation: RetiredI’ve always wanted to: Sail around the worldFavourite food: T-bone steakFavourite activity: WalkingMy proudest moment: Mortgage free at 52I define down time as: ReadingI wish I was better at: ComputersIf I was stuck on a desert island I would definitely need: Fresh waterFavourite moment of day is: Morning sunrisesI’m currently reading: Nez Perce tribal historyIn my fridge you’ll find: Fruits and vegetablesIf I had a $1,000,000: Retire to Mexico

Photos Rolli Gunderson CollectionLeft: Earle Darling served as mayor of Lake Cowichan from 1991 to 1996 and as alderman from 1984 to 1990.

Right: Lake Cowichan resident Don Gordon is one of just thirteen people to have held the position of Mayor of Lake Cowichan over the 71 years since the incorporation of the Village of Lake Cowichan in 1944.

”“Don Gordon managed to keep most of the people happy, most of the time.

Rolli Gunderson


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The inspiration for the West Coast Trail (WCT)originated with Bill Gibson’s father, who completed the WCT in July of 1987 when he was 70 years old. It seemed logical to Bill that the same feat could be accomplished by his son when he was 70 years old. Bill talked about the trip with his good neighbour George deLure, and George, who would also be turning 70 in 2008, also thought it to be a great idea and said he would join in on the adventure.

To take on such an trek, training and conditioning is a must for seniors, so a training program was developed and started in September 2007. This involved a daily walking regimen, with progression to carrying weights, and � nally an overnight expedition on Mount Good to test our equipment and abilities.

Because of the WCT reservation system, it is necessary to plan three months in advance of your trip to reserve a date for the WCT. Afterward, one is at the mercy of the weather gods for the kind of conditions one might encounter on the Trail.

Historically, July is the driest month, and George’s Farmer Almanac indicated that the second week in July would be good weather. Also, we wanted to avoid the rush of people trying to � t in the July 1st holiday period so a start of Sunday, July 6th was selected. The North end, or Pacheena Trailhead, was also chosen as it was considered the easier section and would provide an opportunity to get used to our gear and hopefully have a lighter load when we encountered the allegedly more dif� cult southern section.

Brigitte Gibson took on the responsibility of getting the entire food ready and staying within the guidelines of a maximum of two pounds per person per day. She provided the food for the trial overnight expedition and we realized that one can make amazing meals by just adding hot water.

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Lot 8 Indian Road2.8 acre treed lot

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Proposed federal legislation would protect pensioners in the event of bankruptcy

I had many constituents contact my of� ce about the recent Statutory Review of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.

Several recent high-pro� le bankruptcy proceedings raised concerns about the standing of employee’s claims – either to wages

or pensions — when a business has � nancial dif� culty.

Retirement security and the protection of Canadian pensions are top priorities for New Democrats. That is why we believe a gradual expansion of the Canada Pension Plan is the cheapest and simplest option for improving all Canadians’ retirement.

But the CPP does not take the place of the deferred wages that employees forgo to have a workplace pension.

And New Democrats believe that employees should not be at the end of a long line of unsecured creditors when a bankruptcy happens.

So my colleague, Wayne Marston (MP Hamilton East

– Stoney Creek) tabled Bill C-331, an Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (pension plans) in the House of Commons.

Here is some of what he said in the House of Commons regarding Bill C-331:

“New Democrats believe it is time for the situation to be corrected. Let us be clear. Pensions are not just some kind of a fringe bene� t. Workplace pensions are nothing less than unpaid deferred wages. That is why I am introducing my pension protection bill today.

Once enacted, the bill would move pensions further up the line of creditors to be paid out during bankruptcy

proceedings. Amending Canada’s bankruptcy laws to provide greater protection for pensioners is an issue of considerable importance to the NDP.”

While the current

legislation protects the unremitted normal cost contributions of a pension – so any money deducted from someone’s paycheque to go into a pension plan has priority once a bankruptcy is

declared – any shortfall in pension contributions from the employer are not.

And pensioners must wait until all other creditors are paid out before their pension plan can be wound up and payments made to the eligible workers.

We’ve seen the results of this in British Columbia – many workers left with almost no pension by the time all other creditors are paid.

Deferred wages should be given greater priority in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. New Democrats will continue to push for this change.”

“New Democrats believe it is time for the situation to be corrected. Let us be clear.

Pensions are not some kind of fringe bene� t. Workplace

pensions are nothing less than unpaid deferred wages.

Wayne Marston

MP’s Report: Bill C-331, tabled by New Democrat MP Wayne Marston, would amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, gradually expanding the Canadian Pension Plan

Photos Dennis SkalickyLake Cowichan School hosted a “Science in the Class” event on last Thursday (Jan. 29). The event, which is a partnership with Science World in Vancouver, gives students an opportunity to have some hands-on fun with different science projects. Retired scientist and volunteer with the program Dr. Mike Day and teacher Cindy Olson helped the students with their project. Schools can request a program like this for their classes and Science World will match up volunteers to a school close to them. It was great fun and a different learning experience for the young students.

Bottom left: Grade four students Chelsea Fellows, left, and Raya Halusiak had fun with their project.

Top left, above, from left: Seth Nahirnik, Richard Bergman, Taylor Svenson, Hannah Anderson, Jackson Lee and Dalton Bolitho and Dylan Cummings work on their science projects.

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Detroit Auto Show: New wheels, big dollar price tagsDetroit, MI – The daddy of all auto shows isn’t offering much new for folks with lean budgets this year.But if you are in the market for trucks, super cars or green vehicles, then there’s plenty to feast your eyes upon at the North American International Auto Show. In recent years, new compact cars have been heavily featured but there was none of significance launched here during this year’s press preview days. Asian manufacturers tend to dominate that market segment and increasingly they choose to launch their new wares at other shows such as the now important Los Angeles extravaganza in November (of the preceding model year).But those whose work demands truck ownership will not be disappointed with new offerings populating the stands here. Traditionally, domestic manufac-turers have dominated the truck market but now the so-called import manufac-turers (most of whom now operate full production lines and design centres here in Canada and the U.S.) are mounting a serious challenge.The introduction of the Nissan Titan at the turn of the century caused some rip-ples in the full-size truck market but the 2016 Nissan Titan XD could make some more substantial waves. It takes its design lead from the Big Guys, with a bold and bulky design because that’s what consumers want. Nis-san doesn’t threaten to be number one in performance and fuel economy because it believes you can’t have it both ways. Arguing that excelling in one often comes at a cost to the other. Listening to its existing owners and new customers, it determined being “up there” in both areas will check more consumer boxes.

The fully equipped XD promises a towing capability of more than 12,000 pounds, and payload capacity of 2,000 pounds with the fuel-efficiency of a half-ton pickup. Looking forward to later this year when we can put our truck expert Ian Harwood into a production

version of the Cummins 5.0-litre V8 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab example on show here. No prices yet or news of a rollout for the rest of the new Titan range.Our Zack Spencer shares his thoughts on another truck grabbing some limelight at the show: “the Detroit-three automakers might have the lion’s share of full size pickup sales but it’s the Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup that rules the road, out-selling the competition two-to-one.“Toyota is offering a heavily updated Tacoma with a new 3.5L V6, replacing the old 4.0L V6, and choice of either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmis-sion. The engine features direct injection technology and should vastly improve fuel economy. These and other updates should ensure the latest Tacoma remains dominant.”Hybrid and electric powered-vehicles are no longer a novelty feature here and

now an increasing share of the floor space. Virtually every manufacturer has a production model to sell or a promise of more for the near future.The second generation Chevrolet Volt looks nearly as sharp as the artist’s impression of the first model, which didn’t live up to its promised looks when it rolled off the production line. More importantly, the new version delivers much more in fuel economy Alexandra Straub reports on its compact sibling: “For the EV enthusiast or those looking for alternative fuel,

Chevrolet expands its electrifying portfolio with the Bolt EV Concept. With a range of more than 300 kilometres, this all-electric stylish crossover is aimed for the masses, not just the select few.“While it’s still a concept, pricing for this type of vehicle will be in the $30,000 range. Not cheap, but certainly attainable. It even allows you to use a smartphone to perform as the key fob.”Acura is showing off the return of its simply beautiful NSX sports car to the market. The Porsche-loving Jerry Seinfeld was flown in to add some celebrity power but there was no — because this $150,000-plus super car speaks loudly for itself.It will be powered by a new Honda V6 mated to a nine-speed dual clutch transmission, assisted greatly by three electric motors — one for each of the front wheels and another to add torque while the turbos get up to speed. Interesting that Honda should be getting back into F1 racing; now it features hybrid power plants!Ford is teasing showgoers with a stunning new 600-horsepower Ford GT, which will more than likely have a price sticker similar to that of the NSX.The Infiniti Q60 concept’s premiere appearance was somewhat overshadowed by the aforementioned machines in the media here. However, Alfonso Albaisa, the Infiniti executive director of design, delivered a passionate description of the high-performance sports coupe that will come to market within the next year, with a price tag somewhat lower than the Ford and Acura products.View our team’s Detroit gallery and complete show reports online at drivewaybc.ca

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HAROLD MELVILLE STEELE Harold passed away from complications related to heart disease on January 15, 2015 at Victoria General Hospital. He was pre-deceased by his

loving wife Betty and is survived by his five sons, one daughter, twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Harold was a committed

family man who enjoyed life. He enjoyed sharing his love of music, gardening and sports with those

around him.

The family wishes to express their appreciation for the compassionate care provided by the

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WEIR, ELLEN MARGARET1925 - 2015

It is with great sadness we announce that Ellen Margaret of Lake Cowichan passed away peacefully at Cairnsmore Place on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 aged 89 years. Predeceased by her husband Jim in 1995. She is lovingly remembered by her family Barbara (Donald) Patrick, Kathleen (David) Whiskin, David, Ian (Tammy), Reighmore (Terry) Peterson and sister Terry Anderton. Also cherished by 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

A Mass for Christian burial was celebrated at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, 60 Fern Street, Lake Cowichan, B.C. on Tuesday, February 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Father Alfredo Monacelli officiated. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel at 1-800-668-5422 or on-line: www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE

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RENTALS

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Duncan

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HALLS

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

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HOMES FOR RENT

LK COW: 3 bdrm with big yard. Older home with recent reno’s. $875/mo. N/P. Avail. Feb. 1. Call (780)832-4646.

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1988 WILDERNESS 30’ Fifth wheel. Needs some TLC. $4995. obo. To see: 405 Selby Street. Call (250)618-6800.

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