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PLEASE MENTION THE SOUTH COWICHAN LIFE MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTISEMENTS The only magazine delivered to over 8,400 homes in the South Cowichan Valley by Canada Post Ad Rates and Sizes *NEW* Banner ads now available Call for details Mini Ad from $23.00 1.75 x 1.25 Banner Ad from $45.00 0.55 x 7.25 Business Card from $69.00 3.5 x 2 Square Ad from $119.00 3.5 x 3.5 Quarter Page from $140.00 3.5 x 4.5 Half Page from $250.00 7.25 x 4.5 or 3.5 x 9.25 Full Page from $443.00 7.25 x 9.25 Please call or email for full colour rates and package deals Attention Advertisers and Contributors The deadline for submissions and advertising for the South Cowichan Life the 15th day of each month (submission date followed by edition in which article/ad will appear): (This applies to all eleven editions) This publication is published and printed by Cowichan Press, Phone 250-743-1821 Fax 250-743-1892 E-mail: cowpress@shaw.ca 325-2720 Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay, BC, V0R 2P1. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material published in this magazine, The Cowichan Press takes no responsibility for accuracy of statements made by contributions or advertisers, for loss arising from non publication of any advertisement. This publication may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of the publisher. Any advertisements created by The Cowichan Press remain the sole property of The Cowichan Press under copyright. welcome . . . . . . to the April issue of the South Cowichan Life. We are looking forward to the first long weekend of the year at Easter and can’t wait for more settled weather to get out and about in the great outdoors. In our communities many hours are spent by volunteers who raise money to make improvements that benefit us all. Take the LakeBayHill Auxiliary – they will be raising funds at their annual Lemon and Lavender Tea on 17 April from 2:00 to 4:00pm at the Mill Bay Community Hall for health care equipment at the Cowichan District Hospital. On Saturday 23 April at the Mill Bay Centre the South Cowichan Rotary Club will host an Easter Egg Hunt led by the Easter Bunny. Meet outside Thrifty Foods at 10:00am make sure you bring a basket to collect some delectable chocolate eggs. Did you know that the Spot Prawn is one of seven commercial species of shrimp found in our West coast waters? The body colour is usually reddish brown with distinctive white spots and the large females can sometimes exceed 9 inches in total length. The spot prawn is known for its sweet, delicate flavor and firm flesh. That’s why Cowichan Bay is celebrating the third annual Spot Prawn Festival on 15 May with chef demonstrations, sampling, music and sales fresh off the boats. Environmentally sound and locally sourced – you can’t get better than that! Once again we have the ever popular word search competition on page 6. Entrants must be 19 years and over to win and Mill Bay Centre has an Easter Basket draw - entry form on page 13. Also, throughout the magazine there are discount coupons and special offers from our advertisers. Life is good in the South Cowichan Valley. Enjoy! From the Team at The Cowichan Press. 4 Glimpses of our Past A driving trip to and from Victoria in the 1920s could be a hair raising adventure. . . . 6 Competition Complete the wordsearch with our Easter theme and you could be the lucky winner of a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine. 13 Shop Mill Bay Centre Mill Bay Centre have teamed up with South Cowichan Life Magazine to offer our readers a monthly prize draw. This month one lucky reader has the chance to win a fantastic gift basket. Good luck! 19 Dear Barbara Local lingerie expert offers advice and direction to ladies (or gents if required) with solutions to underwear problems. 22 Glimpses of our Past Built in 1892, the ‘Station Hotel’ was located opposite the railway station on the east side of Cobble Hill Road near the present location of Olde School House Coffee. Circulation is 8400 per month. Postage paid at Cobble Hill, B.C. Agreement number: 0998664. regulars Solar Power ..............................2 Local Business Profile .................3 The ABCs of PDF’s ......................5 Female Food Grower ..................6 Radiant Fitness ..........................7 Mill Bay Fire Department ............9 Crowder’s Column ................... 11 Community Page ..................... 12 Mill Bay Shopping Centre .......... 13 Local Business Profile ............... 17 Local Business Profile ............... 18 Insight .................................... 21 April Movie Review ................... 23 Mill Bay Garden Club ................ 24 Stitch, Rip and Glue .................. 25 Planning Tomorrows ................. 27 Children and Dogs ................... 28 South Cowichan life Page 1
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