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18 Chemainus Valley Courier DECEMBER 2012Carol Wilkins releasesJourney, her first novelCHEMAINUS – Local author Carol Wilkins haspublished her first novel, Journey, a story about a fiercelyindependent teenage mother, set in Lytton, B.C. in the1980s.Penned under her maiden name of Carol AnneLawry, Journey speaks of a time when the Stein Valleywas the center of a controversy. Becca is befriended by amysterious elder First Nations woman and becomesembroiled in the ‘Save the Stein'’campaign, Lawryexplains.“Together with three men, one a victim of ResidentialSchool abuse, they becomeentangled in an ancientprophecy. With a hint ofmagical realism, a smalltown is cast into an epicstruggle.“The fate of themystical Stein Valley hangsin the balance. Faced withpolarized opinions andsmall town politics, fiveCAROL WILKINSextraordinary peoplereveal a story about love,connection, and our understandingof the meaning ofhome.”The novel is available locally at Chemainus Foods,Morganne’s Uniquely Chemainus (formerly EnduringComforts), and in British Allsorts.It can be seen online at Amazon.ca where a “lookinside” feature allows customers to read the first chapter.The Ebook, soft and hard cover versions can bepurchased at many other online book merchants as well.A Youtube search for Carol Anne Lawry results in areading of the first chapter by the author.A member of the Chemainus and Cowichan Valleywriters groups, Lawry says she is grateful for the supportof friends and local merchants.I also congratulate and thank all the venues for theirwillingness to promote local authors and artists.”Museum fundraising underwayJudy Wilson (right) was the winner ofthe quilt draw on October 31. HistoricalSociety President Johanna Reymerinkmade the presentation after thewinning ticket was drawn by Amberfrom Chemainus Tours.CHEMAINUS – Two decades after it wasestablished, the Chemainus ValleyMuseum is bursting at the seams andplanning an expansion.Plans are in the works to beginconstruction of the first phase in the springof 2013 and the Chemainus Valley HistoricalSociety has embarked on a fundraisingcampaign.“In recent years, the Society has hadan insufficient amount of space in themuseum,” explains Norma Greer.“We have now taken on a project toexpand and we’re seeking help on thisendeavor by sponsorship.”If you would like to help by donatingmoney or by making an in-kind donation– lumber or other construction materialswould be useful – contact the Museum at246-2445.You can also send an email to:cvhs@telus.net
DECEMBER 2012 Chemainus Valley Courier 19Master of Ceremonies Michael Pickard and Santa Baby performers SylviaKaminski and Joan Chaba celebrate after a successful three day run at the RoyalCanadian Legion in Chemainus.(Photo by Rosemary Ratcliff)Santa Baby a bighit at the LegionCHEMAINUS – The audiencesloved it, the performers had a great timeand the coffers of the Chemainus Legionreceived a little pre-Christmas boostthanks to the Dawn Adams-producedSanta Bay show in November.With tireless Legion member EstherCraig running the kitchen, patrons weretreated to an outstanding dinner.Congratulations to all the volunteerswho put on a great performance.
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