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Chronicles: Father Jean-Baptiste Bolduc came not for furs, but for souls LIVING, Page 11

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Cowichan 4-H Beef Club member Hailey Martin shows off her cow Bunny on a beautiful Friday afternoon at the Cowichan Exhibition. There was plenty to see and do this year, the 147th edition of the popular family event. See page 13 for more photos or cowichanvalleycitizen.com. [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]

THIS BUNNY MOOS Police arrest 2 after vehicle theftsSARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Wanted on outstanding war-rants and for driving a stolen vehicle, police have finally caught up with Charles Hughes and Cori-ander Cerminara.

The pair had been spotted on Osborne Bay Road in Crofton on the afternoon of Sept. 1 but with the help of Const. Garfield Hen-derson and police dog, Enzo, they were taken into custody on Sept. 4 at a residence in Ladysmith.

The North Cowichan/Duncan and Nanaimo street crimes units worked together on the arrest.

Hughes and Cerminara were identified as suspects after police learned they’d been in possession of stolen vehicles up and down the Island at various times.

“They had been spotted by police more than once in stolen vehicles but circumstances relat-ed to public safety prevented police from bringing them into custody,” said Const. Colin Douglas.

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Council leaves next step to chicken ownersLEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Chickens are not officially coming to Lake Cowichan backyards any time soon.

Town councillors, at their Sept. 8 finance and administration committee meeting, decided that if people in the town want hens they need to make an application themselves to change the bylaw.

Coun. Tim McGonigle, committee chair, didn’t want the town taking the lead on the issue.

“If it’s implemented by those with the backyard chicken owners, I feel that there’s ownership taken on that process. If it’s a council initiative, there’s a sense of entitlement,” he said, adding that he had no problem himself with backyard fowl.

Both Mayor Ross Forrest and Coun. Bob Day agreed that they didn’t want to see council acting for a special interest group.

Forrest said, “It’s not that I’m against chickens, because I’m not, but if people want us to change the bylaw to benefit them, I don’t think the taxpayers should be paying for it. That’s where I have an issue: there’s going to be a cost to us.

“I’m all for the taxpayers paying if it adds value for the community but I don’t think this is an issue that benefits the whole of the community. I think if they want chick-ens they should come forward with a prop-er application.”

Lake Cowichan CAO Joe Fernandez said the presentation made to council on Aug. 11 by Becca Sheers was similar to one made in 2013. Changes in the Zon-ing Bylaw and the Animal Control Bylaw would be required if council wanted to per-

mit chickens in residential zones.Fernandez firmly told councillors that

passing bylaws that can’t be enforced may not be the way to go, noting that at the pre-vious meeting the delegation suggested that permit fees could be set up for those wanting to have chickens.

“The establishment of fees and regula-tions may be the easy part. If we assume that the implementation of bylaws and regulations would simply result in better compliance and controls, we need to think again,” he said.

Fernandez said that enforcement “often comes at a steep price” and fees would not cover the expenses of enforcing the bylaw.

“We only need to look at the difficulties we often face with infractions relating to dogs and cases of irresponsible dog owners. It may come as a surprise that these very regulations are flouted by the very people you would expect to be law abiding and who may be requesting that chickens be now legally allowed.”

The CAO warned that making the illegal legal “may not be the panacea for the Town or the majority of its residents. Those who blatantly flout town bylaws and regula-tions will continue to do it unless the Town is willing to expend greater resources to ensure compliance with that which it per-mits in its bylaws,” he said.

Without enough town staff to patrol the problems, complaints end up on Fernan-dez’s own desk, he said.

“A lot of communities have taken this on. But the fact is they have capable people to deal with that and we don’t. There is a cost to it. You can do something but you have

to decide what it is,” he said,McGonigle said, “I would most definite-

ly invite those that are for this to perhaps start this process, to get the public meet-ings going and perhaps see what actual support there is. I don’t think it’s quite fair that it’s put on the table for council to make a decision for perhaps 40 people when we’re talking of approximately 1,800 registered voters.”

McGonigle then called for some reply

from council members.“I think we should put it to bed so it

doesn’t keep coming back,” McGonigle said.

The mayor said he thought the reply should “state that this is not something that council is initiating and leave it at that. If they want to initiate an application themselves, that’s up to them, without us going out and asking them to do it.”

The others agreed.

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If a heart attack didn’t keep Maple Bay’s Rose Marie Thomp-son down, a phone scammer sure as heck won’t either.

Thompson was resting at home on Friday, recovering from a cardiac arrest sustained just 10 days ago.

Her phone rang, and, as one tends to do, she answered it.

“A voice with an obvious accent, like that you get with these scam artists, announced that he was Jonathan Knight from Canada Revenue Agency and I was in so much trouble and they found all these irregu-larities and they were going to come and get me and I was in danger of all matter of things and in order to forestall this I would have to phone him right back at this number....”

Displeased that this stranger on the other end of the line would have the gall to say those things, she hung up on him. She knew it was a scam and wasn’t going to have it.

“I was so pissed off at this phone call that it wasn’t good

for my heart, that I hung up before I took down the phone number,” Thompson said. “One thing I don’t need is any extra stress in my life.”

In June the Canada Revenue Agency acknowledged an increase in telephone scam-mers claiming to be from the CRA.

“Beware — these calls are fraudulent and could result in identity and financial theft,” said a CRA press release.

Aggressive and forceful lan-guage is often used to scare people into paying a fictitious debts to the CRA.

“Victims receive a phonecall from a person claiming towork for the CRA and sayingthat taxes are owed. The callerrequests immediate paymentby credit card or convinces the victims to purchase a prepaidcredit card and to call backimmediately with the infor-mation. The taxpayer is oftenthreatened with court charges,jail or deportation,” said therelease.

The CRA will never askfor payment over the phonethrough the purchase of a pre-paid credit card, nor will it everrequest information about yourpassport, health card, or driv-er’s licence.

If in doubt, hang up. TheCRA’s true phone numbers can be found online or in the phonebook.

“If I could warn other peoplethat this scam is happeningright here in our Valley andit could save one person frombeing taken in by this SOB and his bunch, then I will feel thatmy life has not been in vain,”Thompson said. “Be on thelookout for this.”

Angry Cowichan resident warns of CRA scam calls


Shorter days, cooler temperatures and, of course, significantly more rain have worked won-ders in helping to extinguish the Lizard Lake fire out near Port Renfrew.

The blaze has been removed from the “Wildfires of Note” category by the BC Wildfire Service and Coastal Fire Centre fire information office Marg Drysdale said it is under patrol though still burn-ing within the containment lines.

“It will continue on for a bit until the rain really hits it. We will continue to monitor it but with shorter days it actually is a great benefit because it doesn’t give a chance for the ground to warm up so it doesn’t increase fire activity,” Drysdale said. “The weather is definitely helpful this time of year.”

More than 150 firefighters, six helicopters and 10 pieces of heavy equipment were used on the 400-hectare fire at its peak.

Believed to be human caused, the a BC Wildfire investigation specialist has been working to iden-tify the origin and cause of the fire.

Drysdale said there are no longer any wildfires of note on Vancouver Island, but that’s not to say there aren’t fires burning.

“Everything is sort of calming down because we have shorter days, temperatures are starting to cool off and we’re going to get more rain,” she said.

Despite the soggy weather, the BC Wildfire Ser-vice still relies on citizens to alert them to any potential wildfires.

Calls can be made on mobile phones to *5555 or by calling 1-800-663-5555 on any phone.

Fall weather helping keep Lizard Lake fi re under control


An ATV, headsets, compass and charts were stolen and a Robinson R44 helicopter sus-tained tens of thousands of dol-lars in damage after thieve(s) broke into a Herd Road storage

barn on or before the evening of Sept. 4.

“We are actively investigating this occurrence,” said North Cowichan/Duncan Cpl. Krista Hobday.

The victim of this crime is offering a $1,000 reward for

information leading to the arrest of the person or peopleinvolved. Those with informa-tion about this incident areencouraged to call the NorthCowichan/ Duncan RCMP at250-748-5522 or Crime Stoppersat 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Federal candidates weigh in on refugeesAlistair MacGregor, NDP Maria Manna, Liberal Martin Barker, Conservative Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi, Green

Editor’s note:This is the first story in a week-

ly feature we will be running up until voting day to help people get to know where the federal election candidates and their parties stand on a variety of issues important to Canadians. Each week we will tackle a differ-ent issue.


Immigration and refugees. Per-haps not the top-of-mind issue for many Canadians when the elec-tion was called on Aug. 2. But, the recent crisis overseas has pushed the issue into the spotlight as a result of mass media coverage, particularly in light of the hor-rific images of drowned toddler Aylan Kurdi face down on a Turk-ish beach that have really struck a chord with many in this coun-try and beyond.

All four of the Cowichan-Mala-hat-Langford federal candidates believe it’s time to act on what’s been described as a heart-break-ing and tragic situation.

Liberal Candidate Maria Manna said Canada has a long history of welcoming immigrants.

“I’m first generation Canadian. My parents are immigrants from Italy,” Manna said.

“We are this beautiful melting

pot of wonderful cultures.” The Liberal Party wants to

invest at least an additional $100 million this fiscal year to increase refugee processing, as well as sponsorship and settlement ser-vices capacity in Canada. The party has also promised to pro-vide an immediate $100 million new contribution to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees to support the critical relief activities in Syria and the surrounding area.

“Justin Trudeau has agreed to bringing in 25,000 refugees within the next four years,” Manna said. “We also agree that they need to go through a proper screening process. It’s not just opening up the floodgates.”

She added that Trudeau want-ed to put politics aside and work together as Canadians to come up with a solution.

“He extended to Mr. Harper, Mr. Mulcair and Ms. May to come

together in collaboration to dis-cuss the best course of action for Canada moving forward and develop a concrete cross-partisan plan for the weeks and months ahead but we haven’t heard any-thing,” she said.

Conservative candidate Martin Barker said tens of millions of people are affected by the crisis.

“It is truly a tragedy and our hearts go out to all of those touched by this heartbreaking situation,” Barker said.

But, he noted, Canada has one of the most generous immigra-tion and refugee systems in the world admitting, per capita, more people than any other.

“During the lifetime of the past government we have had 2.5 mil-lion new arrivals in Canada,” Barker said. “For many there are a number of reasons they come to Canada such as family reunification, for humanitarian and compassionate grounds and

of course refugee situations. We have accepted tens of thousands of refugees from the Middle East, and we will accept more. That being said, refugee policy alone will not solve the problem.”

He said Canadians should be proud of the foreign aid (food, water, relief items and educa-tion access) contributed to the humanitarian crisis in the Mid-dle East.

Green Party candidate Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi said leader Elizabeth May and their party, too, have a strong humanitarian focus, but more needs to be done — and right now.

“We have a proud history of humanitarians and striving for diplomacy and being a country of peacekeepers and so that’s why I support a strong military — not for war but for cases like this, humanitarian efforts,” she said. “It’s something that we’re lacking behind in our country

and we require leadership. We’re very supportive, for sure, to deal with this immediately.”

Hunt-Jinnouchi called the cur-rent efforts “shameful.”

“I think we only need to put ourselves in the positions of the people... they’re not leaving their countries because they want to leave their countries, they’re leaving because of air strikes and war,” she said. “The Green Party would like to accept 40,000 Syrian refugees over the next five years. We have a strong history of welcoming immigrants and cele-brating diversity and that needs to be upheld. That’s definitely a role that the Green Party will continue to advocate for.”

Having spent seven years work-ing in NDP MP Jean Crowder’s office, New Democrat candidate Alistair MacGregor saw bureau-cracy at work.

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CETA is the other elephant in the room

Thank you Liz Newton for your warnings on the TPP. We do need to question candidates on this.

There is another elephant in the room! There is another trade agreement to be ratified soon and that is CETA, the Compre-hensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Canada and the EU have been negotiating CETA since 2009 and it is due to be rati-fied soon.

CETA will deregulate and privatize the Canadian econ-omy while increasing corporate power.

Voters need to ask candidates what they know about CETA and where they stand. The con-sequences of this trade agree-ment are a serious threat to our ability to govern locally.

We do need trade with other countries and we expect that we must give up some benefits to acquire others from trading partners. But we must not give up our ability to govern locally. Our municipalities could be unable to ban contracts which may harm our environment, keep our water systems public or maintain our public health system.

Among the demands of the EU is patent protection for brand-name pharmaceuticals, which will add millions to price of pharmaceutical drugs.

Since NAFTA Canada has been sued more times than any other country through investor-state disputes, 35 lawsuits costing $170 million in damages. CETA grants even more rights to for-eign investors. Canadians and Europeans must reject CETA. We must not hand over our county to corporations.

Trudy ThorgeirsonDuncan

Bringing refugees to Canada won’t help

Re: Canada and the current refugees

We did not cause the current refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe but we need to do something about it because of our moral obligation to others. However there are several facts that need to be stated plainly before we commit to action.

These refugees are fleeing pol-itical instability caused by ISIS and the Assad regime.

The poorest of the refugees are in Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan, not in Europe.

The refugees in Europe have had or still have access to sig-nificant wealth.

Some of these refugees have

obtained their money through illegal activity.

Some of the European refu-gees are the best and brightest that these areas have to offer and will be required to create a stable society.

Some of the refugees are terrorists planted to infiltrate ISIS’s declared enemy (western democracies).

The best possible outcome for these people is to return to their lives in Syria and Iraq.

The first and most useful thing we can do is use the resources available to provide assistance to the poorest of the refugees stuck in camps in Lebanon, Tur-key and Jordan.

The next most useful thing that we can do is to rid their home of the evil that has driven

these victims into exile. However there is no point in

cleaning up the existing prob-lem without a commitment to provide the financial aid to re-es-tablish a functioning economy. Europe needed financial help after the Second World War. These people will require help on the same scale.

The worst thing that we can do is use our resources to bring refugees from Europe to Canada!

In the best case we rob a future Syria and Iraq of citizens capable of creating and amass-ing wealth; in the worst case we import destabilizing elements that impair our ability to help.

Chuck DandyDuncan

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The race for the federal election is on in earnest now, and there are many,

many important issues that will be impacted by the decision Canadians make at the polls on Oct. 19.

And yet, many, many people will choose not to vote.

Voting numbers in Canada have been on the decline for years, whether it’s for feder-al, provincial or municipal elections.

Lots of the people who won’t cast a ballot on Oct. 19 won’t consciously decide they’re not going to do it in any meaningful

way. They just kinda won’t get there on election day — they’ll be too busy picking up the kids or going to a friend’s house, or just watching the game on television.

They’re all lame excuses when it comes down to it.

Voting in Canada is easy and in the Cowichan Valley at least, quick.

We don’t have to line up for days, keeping watch for the thugs that will try to intimi-date us out of exercising our democratic rights as happens in far too many countries still.

Voting is a hard-fought-for

right, but we believe it’s also an important responsibility.

Democracy doesn’t work with-out our participation. It’s such a simple thing for us to find out a little about who’s running and to go and mark our “x”.

It is a tragedy that so many have sunk so deep into apathy, have so readily taken for grant-ed that the rights they don’t exercise will always be there for them should they wish to pick them up. If we keep down the path we’re on, one day they might not be.

And to make things even eas-ier for constituents in the Cow-

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Starting this week with a look at refugees and immigration, as the subject has been dominating the news of late, we’ll be exam-ining our candidates positions on such topics as jobs and the economy, the environment, First Nations issues, and childcare.

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Pool tax increase proposal the last straw

In regards to your Editorial of Sept. 10.

I was appalled at the mis-information provided in your “Opinion”. In it you failed to indicate that Area E contrib-utes heavily to “downtown” and regional activities. We are also a fully funded partner in the Island Savings Centre. Obfuscation (to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy) is the word that best describes your Opinion.

In looking at the tax break-down of recreational dollars for Area E I find that the recreational tax dollar being spent outside of Area E is 2.12 times higher than what remains for the use of Area E residents.

While it may seem like a 300 per cent tax increase to the Cowichan Aquatics Centre is a small thing, I am sure that if you suggested to the other out-lying towns and areas that, oh,

we have decided to increase your portion by 300 per cent there would be rebellion.

So, what has Area E Parks and Recreation done with its meagre portion of tax dollars recently?

Have you ever been to the Glenora Trails Head Park a world class community asset built, paid for and maintained by residents of Area E? We do not charge admission to out-side residents and tourists and I would encourage you to have a free burger or hot dog on us on Sept. 20. No charge!

Wake Lake Community Park on Barnjum Road — this is home to many rare species, purchased by residents of Area E to preserve a natural immature cranberry bog — a real gem.

A brand new community playground park at Creigh-ton Road in Sahtlam. I meet people from out of area there all the time.

We have also purchased properties that will eventually

provide trails that will link the north side Cowichan Val-ley Trail with the river parks trails that will be for the use of all.

All this as well as main-taining all the other commun-ity parks in Area E. We would love to see a budget for our parks that matches what goes out of area, 50/50, but we the residents can’t afford that.

I personally am not against supporting the pool! So, why am I upset about a 300 per cent increase for the Cowichan Aquatic Centre? Maybe it is just the last straw.

I would urge residents of Area E to say no on principle to an increase and sign the elector response form avail-able with background infor-mation at the CVRD and on their web site.

Renters can also respond as long as you are a registered elector.

Michael Lees Sahtlam

Vote strategically to oust faux Conservatives

Poor true conservatives; Harp-er’s Reform Alliance have done in their party. If they want to revive the Conservative Party they will have to vote out the present faux cons and start rebuilding their party.

If they cannot support the NDP or Liberals, the Greens under Elizabeth May have the most con-servative option.

The NDP will have problems

eradicating Canada’s debt created by the Harper gang.

It will take time to eliminate that debt.

Without some new debt the infrastructure and job creation Canadians will not be able to pay off the financial hole we have been thrown into.

Do your research and vote stra-tegically to eliminate faux the Conservatives.

John A. Mc DonaldDuncan

Area E will never reap benefi ts from Aquatic Centre tax hike

The CVRD backgrounder reported that the Cowichan Aquatic Centre (owned and operat-ed by the City of Duncan and Municipality of North Cowichan) “is well used by residents of Area E” and because the owners of the centre are moving toward a “user pay model” they have decided to “test the water”, or should I say the taxpayer of Electoral Area E, to see if we can provide them with a little more money to pay for their costly facility.

But there is a problem. This data was collect-ed in 2010 or 2011 and is far out of date.

It goes on to state that “as a result, the annual financial contribution to the operation of the Aquatic Centre must increase in proportion to Area E residents use of the facility.” Not really, it does not need to increase at all.

The owners can increase all their taxpayers, who own the facility and will reap the financial rewards once the facility is paid for. But we, as Area E residents, do not need to assist in this boondoggle. We will not receive any of the financial rewards at the end of the day. As a community we must stand up and say enough is enough.

Unfortunately, there is something missing in the background information released by the CVRD last month. Specifically it does not pro-vide any hard, up to date statistics, the actual number of users or percentage of users that live in Area E. One can says it is “well used”

just as someone else can say it is “not well used” by Area E residents. We do not know the answer now but could in the future since Area E is drafting a new community plan and community meetings will be held throughout the process. Where was the community involve-ment, the community consultation, when were there any community meetings held on this matter? In the middle of August, two adver-tisements appeared, telling residents of Area E about this proposed tax increase.

It has been pointed out by others and in the very information Citizen article of Sept. 2, res-idents of Area E will be paying an additional $5.74 on top of the $2.69 already being paid to the Aquatic Centre owners for a total of $8.43 per $100K. Business and industrial owners will be paying at an even higher rate. This is far and away more than all other residents or business owners of other electoral areas.

It is time to just say no to this increase. We are paying enough. Think, how many times are you using the Duncan/North Cowichan pool each day, each week or each year?

The only way to put this proposal to rest once and for all is to acquire the electoral response form for Bylaw 3923 either from the CVRD website (www.cvrd.bc.ca) or at their office and return it as soon as possible. The deadline is Monday, Oct. 5, but don’t wait until the last minute.

Ron SmithArea E resident

Thanks to road widening crews for their work

Re: Somenos Road widening project.

Thanks to everyone involved in this project, you all did a great

job. The flaggers were so kind; what a hard job they had, espe-cially during the hottest days.

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COWICHAN VALLEY WATERING RESTRICTIONS DOWNGRADED TO STAGE 2

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 Watering restrictions remain in effect until October 31, 2015, but with the recent rainfall, the low streamflow advisory has ended and the provincial drought level for Vancouver Island has been downgraded. Considering this, along with a wet weather forecast in the near future, all local governments in the Cowichan Valley will downgrade the restrictions to Stage 2 effective Friday, September 18, 2015.

During Stage 2, the following restrictions apply:

Owners or residents of even‐numbered civic addresses are permitted to water on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. OR between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (2 hours maximum per scheduled day).

Owners or residents of odd‐numbered civic addresses are permitted to water on Thursdays and Sundays between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. OR between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (2 hours maximum per scheduled day).

Automatic sprinkling systems must be programmed to match Stage 2 permitted dates and times or be manually operated to comply with the bylaw.

Commercial enterprises which require water to facilitate normal business activities, such as power washing companies or window washing companies, are permitted unless ordered otherwise by the Director of Public Works.

Washing of cars, boats, driveways and houses is permitted.

Garden Irrigation Permits are still not being issued during Stage 2.

Hand watering of trees, shrubs, flowers, or vegetables is permitted on any day of the week between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. OR between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. by use of a hose with a spring‐loaded nozzle or by bucket (maximum 2 hours per day). Micro irrigation or drip irrigation systems may be utilized anytime to a maximum of 4 hours per day.

The Cowichan Valley local governments would like to thank all residents and commercial businesses for their water conservation efforts these past few months. It did make a difference! For further information on water conservation generally, please visit www.NewNormalCowichan.ca or your local government website for more comprehensive details.

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LOTS OF SUPPORT FOR CANCER WALK

Members of the Dragon Divas offer a paddle arch in salute of the participants in the annual Ovarian Cancer Walk, held Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Cowichan Sportsplex. After a lively 20-minute zumba warm-up, these walkers were primed and ready to complete their laps around the facility. For more photos from this event, see cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]


A salmonella outbreak in California has trig-gered a cucumber recall here in B.C. and beyond.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said field cucumbers sold at Save On Foods, PriceS-mart Foods, Coopers Foods, Overwaitea, and Fre-son Brothers may be contaminated and should not be consumed.

The field cucumbers were sold unwrapped and in bulk on or before Sept. 4.

The recall has extended to products the cucum-bers may be ingredients in, including: Greek sal-ad, vegetable trays, sushi and sandwiches pur-chased from Safeway on or before Sept. 6.

Those who purchased any of the listed prod-ucts should either throw them away or return them to the store they got them from.

Food contaminated with salmonella may not look spoiled.

It may not affect some healthy people at all but it carries an increased risk for young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems and could lead to deadly results in some circumstances.

“Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arth-ritis,” said the CFIA.

The Inspection Agency said it is not aware of any illnesses associated with this incident thus far.


Ever wonder how much electricity your coffee pot draws?

What about the TV that always seems to be on or that desktop computer that’s always hum-ming in the background?

Now, as part of the Better Off North Cowichan conservation initiative folks can borrow energy monitors from the Vancouver Island Regional Library and find out.

The Cowichan branch has two monitors to lend.

“By tracking energy use in our homes, it gives us the opportunity to evaluate how much elec-tricity we are actually using which can help us find ways to conserve electricity, and to save money on our home energy bills,” North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure explained.

Cowichan Branch library manager Stephen R. Warren said it’s a welcome partnership.

“The monitors will be free to borrow with VIRL membership and will have a three-week loan period. And the monitors will assist to increase literacy in personal, sustainable energy use,” Warren said.

Visit www.northcowichan.ca/BetterOff for more information about the municipality’s Bet-ter Off campaign.

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“I was actually personally and intimately involved in a few private sponsorships of refu-gees and I know how heart-wrenching these sponsorships are,” he said. “The bureaucracy you have to go through is just a nightmare when you’re dealing with these types of situations so I am personally motivated to make the system better just from what I’ve experienced.”

MacGregor said the NDP’s refugee and immi-gration plan begins even before the election.

“We have proposed and offered to work with the sitting government on this. We want to get 10,000 government-sponsored refugees out of harm’s way by the end of this year,” he said.

In the longer term, he said the NDP would like to see all the private sponsorships be fast-tracked with no caps on them and bring as many people as possible to Canada.

“I think we wanted to set targets of about 9,000 per year over the coming years,” he said.

He said Canada’s birth rate isn’t keeping up with future job demands and many Syrian refu-gees in particular are well educated and could brings needed skill-sets with them to Canada.

“I think that with a bit of assistance from our government, they could integrate into our soci-ety well,” he said.

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Douglas is the officer in charge of the North Cowichan/Duncan street crimes unit.

According to a press release issued by North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Krista Hobday, police from multiple jurisdic-tions had been actively searching for the pair as a result of the rash of thefts, break ins, and stolen vehicles being reported from Nanaimo to Victoria.

They were taken into custody without incident about 4:30 p.m. Sept. 4, appeared before a Judi-cial Justice of the Peace and were remanded in custody.

Hughes faces six charges including: posses-sion of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight while pursued by a peace officer, driving while disqualified, and failure to comply with recognizance.

Cerminara is looking at charges including: property obtained by crime over $5,000, posses-sion of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and failure to comply with recognizance.

Hobday encourages those with information regarding this incident or any incidents they feel are related to this investigation to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.

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Summer saw catch-up on school upkeep workLEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

It’s been a jam-packed but satisfying summer for the maintenance folks at the Cow-ichan Valley school district.

Summer time is always busy for them because there are many, many jobs that can only be done when the buildings are empty and this year they had the additional burden of pick-ing up all the work that fell by the wayside during the teachers strike of 2014.

Monroe Grobe, the district’s facilities manager, confessed that he’d much rather deal with summers like this one, in which district workers were able to accomplish 175 per cent more work than last summer.

One of the most noticeable jobs has been at Cowichan Secondary.

“We have begun a window reduction and replacement program at Cowichan Second-ary. There are lots of people asking about that one,” he said, explaining that it does not mean the district is giving up on getting a new high school.

“We’re not all throwing in the towel; we’ll be continuing to lob-by the ministry for a new high school. We have to do some-thing with the facility we have. This should have been done a long time ago but we’ve been hanging onto the hope [that a new school was imminent].”

Replacing the windows offers two benefits: comfort for staff and students as well as energy savings.

“We anticipate that within five years we’ll save the amount that it cost us to do the project.”

A replacement high school wouldn’t happen overnight anyway.

“We know that even if the minister announced a new school tomorrow, there’s a

timeline that it would take to complete the new building. We wouldn’t be moving out [of Cowichan Secondary] before five years,” Grobe said.

That’s the big, high-profile job right in the heart of Duncan that everyone can see but there’s lots more that’s been happening around the district.

Another big one is moving the Open Learning Program across Cairnsmore Street into Duncan Elementary.

“That’s a beautiful heritage building so we can’t do any-thing on the outside but we’ve certainly done some modifica-tions within the building to be ready for that transition.”

The old Duncan Primary building would then be vacant.

The Adult Learning Cen-tre has also moved from the old Charles Hoey School into the MacKirdy building beside Duncan Elementary.

However, the Growing Togeth-er Daycare will remain in the portables on the south side of the street.

There had been talk of mov-ing the school board adminis-tration to the Duncan Elemen-tary building but that was ruled out as too cost prohibitive about a year ago, Grobe said.

But, huge projects aside, there’s been lots of work going on in various schools.

“We did a washroom renova-tion upgrade at Alex Aitken. We have installed a walking trail down at Frances Kelsey that basically goes around the whole perimeter of the grounds of the school. Discovery Ele-mentary at Shawnigan Lake has received exterior insulation and cladding and new windows. It was getting a little tired.

“We’ve really taken on a lot of building envelope projects that we’re doing in-house. We start-ed last spring in schools that

had surplus space — we call it swing space — so we could move a couple of classrooms out and then pop out the windows. The work involves reducing the number of windows in a class-room, infilling those walls and then replacing the old windows with new ones.”

That started in the spring at Alexander, Tansor, Khow-hemun and Alex Aitken and Bench is also on that list.

None of those schools could be called new.

“They needed a little bit of lovin’,” Grobe said.

Palsson Elementary at Lake Cowichan has seen two port-ables removed and a bit of site upgrading is also scheduled and, with some new provincial money, Palsson could get a face-lift similar to that done at Dis-covery, he said.

“Where we’ve removed the portable out the back of Pals-son there is an opportunity to create quite a large play space up off the wet field there. We still have that on our radar, too.”

The district’s schools are older but they are still very functional.

Schools superintendent Rod Allen said at the board of edu-cation meeting Sept. 1 that he’s been impressed at the work done over the summer months.

“I did a tour with Monroe on Monday morning to see some of the work here in town and it’s absolutely remarkable, the quality of the work done. I don’t know if you’d have the same perspective as I’d have, from visiting so many schools around the province but while our schools may be old, they’re in great shape,” he said.

He urged trustees to try to find time for a similar tour to see the accomplishments of a busy summer.

Replacing Cowichan Secondary’s windows is just the most visible of the many, many jobs accomplished by school district maintenance crews over a busier-than-usual summer. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]


Father Jean-Baptiste Bolduc came not for furs but for soulsOf those who pioneered, how

many are remembered? Tens of thousands came to B.C. to

make their fortunes, to make new lives. Few made their marks.

Father Jean-Baptiste Zacharie Bolduc succeeded, albeit barely. He didn’t stay long but his time on Vancouver Island was well-spent. From history’s viewpoint, the Roman Catholic missionary’s greatest con-tribution to posterity is his journal in which he recorded his observations of Island Indian tribes.

Some have claimed for Father Bolduc the hon-our of being the Island’s first priest. Students of history will know that the friars who accom-panied Spanish explorers beat him to that dis-tinction by three-quarters of a century. He was Victoria’s first priest; unlike his white compan-ions, he came not for furs but for souls.

Hudson’s Bay Co. Chief Factor James Douglas and a crew of workmen formally began laying out Fort Victoria in March 1843.

Accompanying them was Father Bolduc. He’d been in Oregon Territory while touring the west coast to “bring...the gospel to pagan Indian tribes,” and had hitched a ride, thus becoming “the first [priest] in the area known as Victoria”.

His and Douglas’s journals are the best accounts of Victoria’s founding. He described their arrival aboard the S.S. Beaver: “It was almost four o’clock in the afternoon when we arrived there. At first we saw only two canoes; but, having discharged the cannon shot, the aborigines left their retreats and surrounded the steamboat.”

The next day, dozens of canoes converged on the Beaver. Upon being assured that there was no danger, Father Bolduc went ashore with Douglas. “Yet it was only after several days, that is to say, when I had unmistakable proofs of their good dispositions, that I went to their villages, situated at six miles from the [Inner] harbour at the base of a charming little [Cad-boro] bay...”

“On my arrival the whole village, men, women and children, arranged themselves in two lines to shake hands with me, a ceremony which they would not omit for a great deal. I counted 525 individuals, apart from absent ones. I assembled them all in the largest lodge, the chief’s. I spoke to them of God, Creator of all things, Rewarder of good acts, and punish-ing evil by eternal retribution...”

Another time, he tried to explain the rite of baptism, assuring them that some mainland tribes had had their children baptized. At this, an old man stood up to say that, upon being baptized, a Fraser River village “died almost immediately”. But, rather than being fright-

ened, the elder spokesman was fatal-istic: if they were going to die soon, they might as well be baptized!

Father Bolduc agreed to return on Sunday. With the help of some HBCo. workmen, he built a temporary altar: “Long fir branches formed the sides; the awnings of the steamboat the covering.”

Come Sunday and three local tribes — 1,200 souls to be saved — gathered for Mass. “Our bourgeois [Douglas —

an Anglican] forgot nothing that could contrib-ute to rendering the ceremony imposing; I was put even to choosing on board [the Beaver] all that could serve as decoration.

“He was present in person at the Mass, as well as several [French] Canadians and two Catholic ladies. It was among this numerous gathering that, for the first time, our holy mysteries were celebrated on that ground, for so many years the theatre of hell’s abominations. May Heaven effect that the blood of the Lamb without stain make fertile this land, and cause it to produce an abundant harvest!” He then baptized 102 children and shook 600 hands.

For all his zealousness, Father Bolduc had few illusions that his conversions would have last-ing effect; he noted that chieftains who were supposed to show moral guidance had as many as five wives each.

Soon he was off, new souls to save. But for his journal, nothing would have marked his stay on Vancouver Island. Almost a century later, Chief Hydrographer H.D. Parizeau, frustrated by the “tangle” of repetitive names on B.C. charts, undertook to research and to suggest the names of worthy pioneers to the Geographic Board of Canada. Among the names which he proposed, and which was accepted, was Bolduc Bay in place of Victoria’s West Bay.

But the board reneged on its use of Bolduc Bay — and Parizeau never submitted another name.

We do have Mount Bolduc, however, at the headwaters of Hemmingsen Creek, between Cowichan Lake and the Port Renfrew district.

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Follow those ducks! In fact, this herding dog is telling those ducks just where to go and by all accounts, they’re listening. Duck and sheep hearding demonstrations were part of the variety of things to see and do at this year’s Cowichan Exhibition.

Exhibition shows Cowichan’s best

Up, up and away! The midway was, of course, packed from sun-up ‘til sun-down all weekend long.

What do you mean you can’t create intricate carvings with a chainsaw? Don’t tell that this this member of the Laughing Logger crew who delighted those who stopped to see their shows all weekend at the Ex.

Looking for the Queen, visitors to the bee and honey exhibit at the Cowichan Exhibition found their eyes stuck on the mesmorizing hive Friday afternoon inside Mellor Hall.

Funny bunny: Notice anything unusual about this rabbit on display at the Cowichan Exhibition? It’s a rare blue-eyed bunny — a sight to see for any rabbit enthusiast inside the rabbit hall.

Here piggy piggy piggy, it’s time for a snack! These little oinkers grab a drink from mom on a hot Saturday afternoon at the Cowichan Exhibition. The pigs were part of a much larger animal contingent at this year’s fair.

That hits the spot. A member of the Laughing Logger crew marvels at his own axe throwing accuracy.

Calista Merchant, 4, sports a new hat from the Community Policing booth at the Cowichan Exhibition.

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Did you know?

We tend to think that food banks have always been a part of our com-munities, but food banks are actually a recent phenomenon.

Canada’s first food bank opened in 1981 in Edmonton, Alberta.

There are now more than 800 food banks and 3,000 food programs in Canada.

Each month, close to 850,000 people are helped by food banks in this country. Of those users, 36.4 per cent are chil-dren and youths.

One in six people using food banks is working, or was working until recently.

Close to 40 per cent of food banks are run entirely by volunteers.

Food banks were started as a temporary measure.

Islanders take the stage for Crofton jazz Sunday

Some straight-ahead jazz by an Island aggregation is on tap at the Crofton Hotel Pub on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Led by veteran drummer James McRae, the band — McRae’s Jazz Conglomerate — features James Darling on a Hammond B3 organ, with a front line of trombonist Jeff Agopsowicz, alto saxophon-ist Claudio Fantinato, tenor saxo-phonist Larry Miller and guitarist Jesse Marshall.

The performance runs from 2 to 5 p.m.

Musicians are invited to join in

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Admission is $10 at the door.

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Victoria artist Gillian Redwood’s dynamic paintings can be seen at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre this fall.

Called Energetic Universe, the show displays a series of large, bold canvases featuring vibrant streams of colour. The artist her-self will be present in the gallery on Saturday, Sept. 19, prior to the Victoria Symphony concert, to talk to art lovers about her work.

◆ COMING UP IN THE ARTS

LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Uncertainty remains the name of the game for the Lake Cowichan food bank.

It is at present being housed in the Town of Lake Cowic-han’s Mildred Child Annex on a 10-month contract, but that ends Oct. 14, forcing the food bank into a month-by-month situation.

Betty Sanddar, food bank group chair, addressed the town council’s finance and admin-istration committee Sept. 8, saying she was very concerned about how the uncertainty would affect the food bank’s people and operations.

Part of the reason for the short term contract is that “we’re unsure of the future of that building,” committee chair Coun. Tim McGonigle told her.

“We’re doing an assessment of all our buildings.

Sanddar said, “the food bank needs stability, a place of sec-urity. Month-to-month is a con-stant looming hammer on us.”

The situation has changed,

too, she said.“When we were allowed to

move into the building it was stated that we would share the building with the bylaw officer and the building inspector for a short time until they moved to the Ranger Station. Now that [ranger station] was listed for sale and that is why they could not or would not allow the food bank use of that site when we asked for it.”

Sanddar asked on behalf of her group for a three to five year lease.

Even as it is, the Mildred Child Annex, located as it is beside the town office on South Shore Road, has its good and bad points, she said.

On the pro side, the facility is easily found, right in the cen-tre of town, and has only a few stairs at the entry.

The $1 annual rent means the food bank saves $1,800 a year, too.

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age or even distribution with little privacy to users, has no water or washrooms, no refuse or recycling and no air circu-lation as the windows do not open, making it brutally hot in summer.

McGonigle admitted on behalf of his colleagues that “there is a great need for the food bank.”

Sanddar said she and her committee have explored every possibility in the area looking for a new site but have not been able to find a location that would allow for the stor-age space and some of the food bank’s other needs.

“We’re not even at the stage where someone has said, ‘Yes, we could accommodate you,’” she said.

Mayor Ross Forrest assured Sanddar that at least the group wouldn’t be turfed out overnight.

“Things aren’t going to hap-pen in 30 days,” he said, prom-ising to let the committee know as soon as the town has any updates on what is happening with the annex.

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The driver I watched yesterday either had no consideration for the physics involved in driving, had a very high risk tolerance or both. He was following a larger vehicle travelling 90 km/h with what looked like enough room to comfortably parallel park between them had they been standing still.

I’m always happy when these drivers roar off into the distance and are no longer near me. I guess my tolerance of risk is not a high one, particularly when the risk is imposed on me by others.

Ninety kilometres per hour is 25 meters per second. Accepted perception-reaction time in collision reconstruction is 1.5 seconds. That means this driver travels 35 metres between the time something happens and he first applies the brake. No slowing has occurred yet. If the vehicle in front slows suddenly, a crash is inevitable.

Not a problem, I’ll just steer out of the way you say. Remember that perception-reaction time? It means that you will just begin to turn the steering wheel after having travelled that 35 meters. Again, a crash is inevitable.

The vehicle in front doesn’t have to slow to be a problem either. It may be blocking your view of what is ahead. If the driver waits until the last minute to move out of the way of a hazard, we’re back to that 35 metres or 1.5 seconds again. Are you feeling like a crash test dummy yet? The laws of physics are not forgiving.

Tim Schewe is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit drivesmartbc.ca

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GIVE BACK

The executive team of Young Professionals of Cowichan donate a $2,000 cheque to Providence Farm in support of therapeutic programs. These funds were raised by YPC whose members held a garage sale, bottle drive, and other events on behalf of the Farm. Therapeutic programs are offered at the Farm for people with mental health issues, brain injuries, and developmental challenges in the areas of gardens and greenhouses, community kitchen, arts and recreation, woodworking, and animal husbandry. From left, YPC members Sharla MacNeill, and Lindsey-Lea Mercer (president), along with, from right, YPC members Tamara Lawrence, and Tavish Annis present the funds to Providence Farm’s Anne Brunet. [SUBMITTED]


PUBLIC INVITATION TO THE GLENORA TRAILS HEAD ANNUAL PICNIC

The Glenora Trails Head Community Park is an access gateway to the Cowichan Valley Trail, the Cowichan River (swimming), and the Cowichan River Provincial Park, along with on-site playground and picnic facilities, as well as horse friendly features.

The Electoral Area E - Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Parks and Recreation Commission will be providing complimentary hamburgers, hot dogs, and refreshments

DATE Sunday, September 20, 2015PLACE Glenora Trails Head ParkTIME 11:00am to 2:00pm

Directions: Follow Glenora Road, to Vaux Road, to Robertson Road

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACTCVRD Parks & Trails Division at 250-746-2620

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Free courses get adults learners to cap and gownLEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Are you finding it hard to get a job with no graduation diploma? Do you see opportunities out there but lack that final piece to move forward?

The Cowichan Adult Learning Centre can help you. Free of charge.

Yes, it’s true, says David Bellis, vice-principal in charge at Adult Learning in its new digs: the MacK-irdy Building beside the old Duncan Elementary School on Nagle Street in Duncan.

“If people haven’t graduated, they can come and get the courses they need from us for free. A lot of people don’t know that.”

The option is open to all B.C. residents and registration takes place all year, but all registrations must be done in person.

Even students who have graduated but who want an upgrade can take courses, but they will have to pay a fee.

“And there are a couple of courses that are still free even if you are a graduate. The [education] ministry has left open what they call Foun-dation courses, the very elementary courses in literacy and numeracy. But also, in digital literacy. So our very beginners computer courses are free. And there are a lot of folks who need those basics. We have people who 80, 82, 85 years old who are in our beginners computer class-es,” he said.

Getting that graduation certifi-cate need not be a grind. You can graduate by completing as few as five courses.

“It depends on your background and skill level, especially in English and Math but there are quite a few people who come in, get their five

courses and they’re done,” Bellis said.

People also have the option of doing it in a self-paced way if their work schedule is unpredictable.

“They can also take scheduled classes if they prefer. However, because we’ve only got three teach-ers here, we can’t offer scheduled classes in everything. But Math and English, Biology, Art are common. Some years we offer courses like First Nations 12; it depends on how many requests come in,” Bellis said.

Biology 12 is a favourite.“We have lots of students for that.

The health care field is huge right now and maybe they didn’t take that course in high school or if they did they didn’t have a grade that was acceptable. If you try to get into nursing these days the competition is fierce and if you’re letter grade’s below an A, you might as well just forget it,” he said, adding that even top students may face a waiting list.

People can come in to polish their resumes at Adult Learning.

“And for VIU, Camosun and UVic, English 12 is kind of a gateway course. If you graduated from high school with a C or a C-, they won’t accept you so a lot of people are coming back to polish up their Eng-lish 12.”

And then, of course, there are the Math courses that are needed in various trades.

“You only need a Math 11 to gradu-ate but there are three different lev-els of that course. They range in difficulty from fairly do-able to very challenging,” he said.

If they’re interested in going that way, students can get Pre-calculus 11, which is the highest Math 11 course there is.

“We don’t offer Math 12 because people don’t need it for graduation,” Bellis said.

All the courses at Adult Learning are Grade 11 and 12 courses except for the Founda-tion series.

This year these include: Accounting 11, Introduction to Algebra, Art 12, Biology 11, Biology 12, Business Comput-er Applications 11, Business Information Management 12, Communications 11, Com-munications 12, Chemistry 11, Digital Media Development 11, English 11, English 12, English Upgrading 1, 2 and 3, Family Studies 12, First Nations Stud-ies 12, Information Technol-ogy, Info Tech: A Digital Focus, Info Tech: iPad/Tablet, Law 12, Apprenticeship & Work-place Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Math Upgrading (Levels 3, 6, and 7), Planning 12, Physics 11, Human Services 12 (Psychology 12), Social Studies 11, Tourism 12, and Work Experience 12.

So there are plenty of ways to get that graduation certificate. Talk to the knowledgeable folks at the centre to determine the best selection for you.

Asked if there is help for people who need child care, Bel-lis said, “Growing Together is across the street. They handle two different age groups in two different buildings. The newer building, the modular, is right beside us. We work together with them to arrange day care.”

And there’s even some finan-cial help out there.

For a young parent whose first child was born before age 20, full funding may be avail-able to cover the costs of child care, including two nourishing meals for their children daily, First Nations Elder support, supported child development and public health care, parent-ing support, and more.

For a single parent who is cur-rently receiving income assist-ance, full funding may also be available, according to the cen-tre’s website.

Beginning Sept. 1, 2015, the Single Parent Employment Initiative will help single par-ents receiving income and disability assistance to secure sustainable employment. Check the website (studycowichan.ca) for more details and ask about it when you go in to register.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every week, the cen-tre is open for un-structured work.

“It is self-paced time when students can access a teacher to work on whatever courses they are trying to complete. It’s very handy, it’s time to get one-on-one help. In the evenings, there’s a teacher and a student supporter worker here,” Bellis said.

All the structured classes occur during regular school hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) but there is also unstructured time dur-ing the day.

“Students can come in to the building and work whenever they like. We try to be as flex-ible as we possibly can because that’s what adults want. We have some courses that you would truly call online but most of them are paper based. They can be done from home but we expect people to make contact with the teacher and, of course, write any tests or quizzes,” he said

There is lots more informa-tion about the Centre at study cowichan.ca or you can call the facility at 250-746-0277.

Adult learners of all ages have a chance to get their high school graduation courses, for free at the Cowichan Adult Learning Centre. [CITIZEN FILE]

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AUDITIONSfor South Island Musical Theatre Society’s 2016 production of

Anne of Green Gableswill be taking place as follows:

OPEN AUDITIONS: Saturday, September 19, 2015 1:00 – 5:30 pm Mercury Theatre, 331 Brae Rd., Duncan

CALLBACKS: Sunday, September 20, 2015 5:00 pm Location to be announced

Audition packages may be picked up from the box offi ce of the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre located in the Island Savings Centre

(2687 James Street, Duncan).

For more information, contact Cliff Braaten, AuditionsManager, at 250-743-4826 or email cliff [email protected].

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Cast hits comedic high in new ‘Jeeves’ANDREA RONDEAU CITIZEN

An excellent cast will leave you with a big grin on your face as you leave the Chemainus Theatre following a perform-ance of their latest production, Jeeves Intervenes.

Warren Bain and Bernard Cuffling reprise their roles as Bertie Wooster and all-knowing butler Jeeves, respectively, fol-lowing on last year’s successful run with the classic P.G. Wodehouse characters in Jeeves in Bloom.

Bain is a bundle of energy, managing to make the shallow, unambitious and well-to-do Bertie someone we are both happy to laugh at, but also root for in his capers to avoid matrimony.

Cuffling as Jeeves is the comedic straight man to a “t”. His dry delivery is perfect as he reins in and directs Bertie’s life from the behind the throne, so to speak, but is nonetheless able to convey a sly wit. Behind the stoic facade the audience just knows he is rolling his eyes at the silliness around him, and we know he’ll fix it all in the end.

New to the cast this time are Olivia Hutt as love interest Gertrude, Brian Linds as skinflint Sir Rupert, Seth Little as Bertie’s hapless pal Eustace and Barbara Pollard as Bertie’s dreaded Aunt Agatha.

All are marvellous and hilarious. Little as the brainless and broke Eustace is par-ticularly fun as he attempts to scam his way out of a trip to India to learn the jute

business from the bottom up, courtesy of his Scottish uncle, Sir Rupert.

And Barbara Pollard as Aunt Agatha is a treat as she serenely bullies Bertie; her clear-eyed assessments of him and his frivolous existence hitting the mark.

Hutt as an Agatha-in-training obsessed with German philosophy and “improv-ing” her man is charming. Linds makes the perfect Sir Rupert — if set in modern times this would be the cantankerous old guy yelling at the young kids to get off his lawn.

The cast is great, which is important because the success of this show relies entirely on their ability to make us laugh at them, but make us like them enough to hope it all works out for the best for them in the end.

As their secrets and schemes progress to produce ever-more insanity, it makes for great laugh-out-loud comedy. It’s absurdity at its best from Eustace declaring his inter-est in chicken farming and Bertie getting kicked out of his own home to characters sporting names like Bassington-Bassing-ton and Winklesworth-Bode.

A shout-out to the costume designer who also does a wonderful job with setting the mood and tone of the show.

I heartily recommend Jeeves Intervenes if you’re looking for a night of light, fun entertainment that will have you giggling.

It’s only on until Oct. 3, so get your tickets booked soon. Go to chemainustheatre.ca or call 1-800-565-7738.

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Bertie Wooster (Warren Bain) tries to get out of a serious discussion about philosopher Nietzsche, about whom he knows nothing, with his would-be wife Gertrude Winklesworth-Bode (Olivia Hutt) in the hilarious ‘Jeeves Intervenes’. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Performing Arts Foundation awards $6,000 in bursaries

The Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation has awarded more than $6,000 in bursaries to help 18 young performers.

Formed in 2012 to mitigate financial barriers to children’s participation in per-forming arts, the foundation helps fund activities such as music lessons, dance, acting, musical theatre, band and more. Bursaries for travel and conference fees are also available for students wishing to further their education.

According to Foundation president and founding member Olivia Boudreau, tal-ented young performers are often left out in the cold when it comes to chances to develop their talent, particularly when compared to young athletes.

“Cutbacks in school music and arts pro-grams have reduced the opportunities for

our young people even further,” she said. “And families are having to balance num-erous demands on household income.”

In the group’s first three years, bursaries have been awarded to a broad spectrum of artists, from preschoolers registering for introductory classes, all the way to accom-plished teens.

“We have some remarkable and highly deserving performers in Cowichan. How-ever, demand continues to exceed our financial resources,” Boudreau said, not-ing that the total amount requested for the latest round of funding was over $10,000.

“We are exceptionally grateful for the continued support of the Cowichan Valley Regional District, City of Duncan, Muni-cipality of North Cowichan and all of our private donors as we endeavour to grow and strengthen our organization.”

If you want to help out email [email protected].


For something fun and exciting to dotreat yourself to a symphony concert!

Victoria Symphonyat the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

Saturday September 19 at 7:30 pmSaturday November 14 at 7:30 pmMonday December 21 at 7:30 pmSaturday March 26 at 7:30 pmMonday May 9 at 7:30 pm

Amahl and the Night Visitorsby Gian-Carlo Menottiat the Duncan Christian Reformed ChurchDecember 30 2015 and January 2, 2016 at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Victoria Baroque Playersat the Duncan Christian Reformed ChurchThursday January 14 at 7:30 pm

Tafelmusikat the Cowichan Performing Arts CentreSunday March 6 at 2:00 pm

Tickets2015 - 2016 Season $150 - $210Single $40, Rows A-C $25, Children and Students $5

Cowichan Performing Arts Ticket Centre2687 James StreetDuncan British Columbia250-748-7529

For a complete description of our concert seriesvisit our website at www.CowichanSymphonySociety.ca

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Naden Band joins Symphony for 2015 debutLEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The Cowichan Symphony Society kicks off its 60th season in style on Saturday, Sept. 19 with a gala concert presenting the combined forces of the Victoria Sym-phony and the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, along with piano soloist Alexander Korsantia.

Showtime at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre is 7:30 p.m.

The truly blockbuster program includes Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copland, Canter (2015) by Christopher Butterfield, Toccata and Fugue in D Minior by J.S. Bach arranged by Leopold Stokow-ski, Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orches-tra Opus 26 by Prokofiev, Sokol Fanfare from Sinfonietta by Janacek, Commando March by Samuel Barber and Ride of the Valkyries by Wagner.

The evening ends with Porgy and Bess, a Symphonic Picture featuring Robert Russell Bennet’s arrangement of George Gershwin’s blues-infused music.

Fanfare for the Common Man is one of Copland’s most iconic and best known works.

It was penned as part of a challenge to composers to write military style fanfares to open symphony concerts in Cincinnati during the Second World War.

Butterfield’s Canter gives everyone in the orchestra the chance to be a soloist. It was commissioned by the Victoria Symphony on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Bach’s Toccata can be described as an evergreen favourite and Stowkowski’s 20th century interpretation has been equally popular while Prokofiev’s Concerto is the

best-loved of his works in that genre.Janacek’s Fanfare is another audi-

ence-pleasing showpiece, this time featur-ing a large brass ensemble.

Barber’s march was, like Copland’s, com-posed during the Second World War, glori-fying the commando -style soldier who struck by stealth.

Wagner’s electrifying Ride of the

Valkyries needs no introduction to anyone. It has become part of everyday culture and will be instantly recognizable.

Many atmospheric selections from the opera have been included like the Open-ing of Act One, the scene in Catfish Row where the Strawberry Woman and the Crab Man call their wares, the opening of Act Three (the Clara, Clara Requiem), and such songs as Summertime, I Got Plenty of Nuttin’, Hurricane Music, Bess, You Is My Woman Now, Oh, I Can’t Sit Down (Picnic Day), There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York, It Ain’t Necessarily So, Oh Lawd, I’m On My Way (Finale).

Tickets range in price but good seats are

available in many parts of the theatre.Adults who wish to sit in the popular

blue and green zones will pay $40 each but if you’re willing to move forward to the orange zone (Rows A, B, C) you can get in for $25. Youth with a valid card or children under 10 can attend for $5 apiece.

Contact the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529 to book.

Group tickets of 10 or more are available for $25 each by contacting E. Rhodes at 250-715-0907 or [email protected].

While you’re at it, why not check with the Ticket Centre about purchasing a Sym-phony subscription for this entire jubilee season? It’s going to be a year to remember.

The Naden Band is joining forces with the Victoria Symphony for the start of Cowichan Symphony Society’s 60th year. [SUBMITTED]


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Ten-year-old Dailynn Middlemiss goes to Bench Elementary School and plays guitar. She likes listening to pop music and Ellie Goulding. She also enjoys singing in the school choir.

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The Mercury Players are pre-senting a pair of sophisticated one-act comedies by Elaine May and Alan Arkin in a double bill at the Mercury Theatre over two weekends starting Thursday, Sept. 17.

The plays are May’s The Way of All Fish and Arkin’s Virtual Reality.

Director Gregg Perry described both of them as “dark, modern comedies” and said “people will laugh at them a lot but there is a quirkiness to them. Think of Alan Arkin and the kind of com-edies he’s been involved in his career like Catch 22 and Little Miss Sunshine. They typify the play he has written: Virtual Real-ity. And Elaine May, of course, was the partner to Mike Nichols; she’s a New York icon. I think they collaborated on these two because there is a certain simi-larity, a correspondence between the plays. They make a nice part-nership,” he said.

“The New York Times described Virtual Reality as ‘Abbott and Costello meet Harold Pinter.’ That kind of gives you the idea. Both plays portray power strug-gles, status issues and some very familiar patterns that we see in our relationships as we exercise our influence over one another.”

Each play is short.“It makes a full evening of the-

atre to have them both every night. They’re each about 50 min-utes long.”

He’s excited about the casts.“Two of the Valley’s most tal-

ented and trained actresses are in The Way of All Fish,” he said.

“Lindsay Anderson from Lake Cowichan and Elissa Barron, who was lately in As You Like It, fill-ing in as Le Boeuf. Both of them have incredible credentials and I was delighted to be able to work with the two of them. Lindsay has a master’s in directing and a bachelor of fine arts in acting. So, right from the initial read-through, they were operating at a very high level. That’s the ladies’ play.”

The men’s play, Virtual Reality, features Michael Terides who is known for his work in Doubt and Twelve Angry Men and Perry himself.

“I get to do the Alan Arkin part. The part Michael is playing was played by Alan Arkin’s son actually,” Perry said.

What are people going to espe-cially like about these plays besides seeing talented actors working on great material in an intimate setting, that is?

“Well, the timing is really ter-rific. This isn’t humour of the Neil Simon variety that counts on a play on words or a drum roll, this humour arises out of the irony of the situation, the struggles that are all too familiar to all of us. That’s why the even-ing is called Power Plays,” Perry explained.

Shows are presented Sept. 17-19, and 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. nightly.

Tickets are available at Ten Old Books and First Chiropractic in Duncan, from cast members or at the door.

The cost is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students for most performances, but there is a spe-cial price of $10 for everyone on opening night, Sept. 17.

‘Power Plays’ at Merc

It’s energetic, it’s lively. It’s the season-ending show for the Chalkboard Theatre’s summer kids’ camps. Held at the Queen Margaret’s School theatre, this Broadway Kids production showcased the hard work by a talented group of students who kept instructors hopping just to keep up with them. [LEXI BAINS/CITIZEN]

Performance fi nale shows off camp skillsLEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Chalkboard Theatre’s Cathy Schmidt and Andrea Rodall faced a big challenge in the final week of their junior summer theatre camps: keeping up with Kids on Broadway students.

The group learned their songs

and dance routines so quick-ly that Rodall confessed to the audience at the windup show Saturday, Sept. 5 that she had had to write more dialogue to keep ahead of them.

Schmidt said the young per-formers had their songs and dances down pat by Thursday,

faster than any musical theatre group the pair of directors had ever handled at their camps.

The result charmed the audi-ence of parents and friends at the Queen Margaret’s School theatre, presenting such num-bers as Getting to Know You and When I Grow Up.


It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Leisa, our beautiful daughter, sister, partner and friend, granddaughter and niece.We will all have our own special memories of Leisa; her beautiful Serendipidy heart and profound love for others, animals and nature.....and especially for Dooley. Leisa had many talents, as well as career ventures; always giving her full heart and soul. Leisa also achieved her esthetician qualifications through the Aveda Institute of Cosmetology in Victoria......where she also taught for 3 ½ years. This profession took her on travels to Montreal, England, as well as to many countries working on the cruise ships. Leisa was a very creative and beautiful artist. She set her mind, and was working yet towards another passionate life goal. This was to achieve a specialty degree in Therapeutic Art... to assist others, especially youth and young adults in their healing journey through this medium. The last two years of Leisa’s life, combined with courses, she also worked with troubled youth in Vancouver, sharing her talents, knowledge and caring support.Leisa loved to write and journal.... in sharing one of her personal quotes “my gifts and strengths are so many. I feel my loving open minded heart, is one of my highest strengths. My compassion to find goodness in all things in this world; from the trees that feed us oxygen and Life, to the ladybug that flies on your shoulder on a hot summer’s day”.

Leisa, we will miss you dearly.....you will be Forever in our hearts.

Love Mom, Dad (Kim), Melina (Scott), Ever, Grandma and Auntie Emily.

A Celebration of Life for Leisa was held at Telford’s in Ladysmith on Tuesday, September 15/15.Donations to the SPCA may be given, in lieu of flowers.

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our son Patrick on Thursday September 10, 2015. Born in Duncan BC on December 6, 1984. Lovingly remembered by his family; parents, Glen and Ida Lowe; siblings, Rodney (Joanne), Cory (Jennifer) and Sonya (Justin); nieces and nephews; Taylor, Gillian, Trevor, Colton, Kadence, Aiden and Miley; Loving Nonno Antonio Lomma as well as a large loving extended family. Predeceased by his grandparents, Filomena Lomma, Fred and Violet Lowe.Pat was known for his beautiful smile, contagious laugh, and kind heart. He graduated from Cowichan Secondary School in June 2004. He continued on to master a multitude of trades in the construction industry. He will be truly missed by anyone who had the pleasure of working with him.In his short time here, Pat enjoyed mountain biking, fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends. Patrick was an outgoing, genuine, selfless young man; many would say “he would give you the shirt off his back.” In recent months, Pat could be found customizing his new Toyota truck.Patrick will be sadly missed by all. He was the best son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Being the youngest of four, PC (Prince Charming) held a special place in his mother’s heart.A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Duncan Christian Reformed Church, 930 Trunk Road, Duncan, BC.In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Comox Valley Recovery Centre 641 Menzies Ave, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 3C3, 1-866-708-2872 in Patrick Lowe’s name.

Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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Noella Noel passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Monday, September 14th in her 95th year with her daughter Heather at her side. Noella was the loving mother of six children: Kaaren (Hans), Maureen, Dwight (Sandi), Raymond, Victor (Gloria), and Heather. She will be deeply missed by her treasured companion Keith Aldouse. Noella is survived by her brother Victor and her sisters Louise, Alice and Simona. Noella was blessed to be grandma to 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Sunridge Place for their warm and compassionate care. The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 19th at 3:00 p.m. at HW Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan, BC.Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

Noella NoelMarilyn Christine Lally passed away on September 5, 2015 at Cowichan District Hospital. She is survived by her son Robert Michael Lally of Duncan. Marilyn was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and settled in Duncan in 1973 with her husband Robert and son Michael. She worked as a bookkeeper in the area until her retirement. After a long battle with cancer she entered the hospital in the early part of May and on the morning of September 5, 2015 she passed away peacefully. Very special thanks to all Doctors and the nurses and staff on 2 West at the Cowichan District Hospital. There was no service by request and her body was cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. She will be in our memories and thoughts forever with all our love.


Marilyn Christine Lally

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Quote: “An extremely energetic person who was an asset to the service. Extremely loyal and trustworthy. Always available for extra tasks.” Written in her RCN Service Record by the Captain of the H.M.C.S. Stadacona

On September 9, 2015, our wife, mother, and Nana, Betty Anne passed away quietly and peacefully. Betty

Anne was a devout Roman Catholic and her family takes comfort knowing that she will join her mother

Agnes and her sister Valerie with God in Heaven. Betty Anne was born Elizabeth Anne O’Sullivan on July 11, 1932

to Mary Agnes O’Sullivan nee Blaise, deceased and to (James) Patrick O’Sullivan deceased. Betty Anne spent her growing years with the Sister’s of Saint Anne Academy. After leaving the boarding school, Betty Anne enlisted for two 5 year terms in the Royal Canadian Navy where she met her husband Phillip Roderick Devitt in Halifax Nova Scotia. They were married on October 12, 1963, and spent their early marriage years in England. In 1974 the family moved to Vancouver Island, were Phil was transferred by BC Hydro, and where they added Rodney McCulloch to their family. For years, Betty Anne ran a daycare for teacher, so she could be home for her children. In 1996, a new challenge peaked Betty Anne’s interest, when she got involved with forming a food bank for the homeless and hungry. By the time the Cowichan Valley Basket Society moved to James Street, and then to Garden Street, Betty Anne was running the food bank full time. For over 25 years, 6 days a week, Betty Anne was there full of smiles, encouragement, and advice to those who needed a place to go. Although she gave everyday to the CVBS, she was still there for her family. Betty Anne in her lifetime received the Black Tie Service Award, was written onto the Scroll of Honour for the City of Duncan, was given the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and although she appreciated the press that these awards brought to the Basket Society, Betty Anne volunteered because it was what was right. Betty Anne leaves behind her loving husband, Phil, son, Rod McCulloch (Julie) his daughter Megan, son Tim (Margaret Larson) his children, Tamara, Phillip (Evie), daughter Jennifer -her daughter Danielle, daughter Christine (Cory Parlee) and their children Dax and Cenna. Betty Anne also leaves behind her sisters Patricia, Kay, Sharon, Maureen and Denise and many cousins, nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral as per her request. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory to the Cowichan Valley Basket Society, the Canadian Alzheimer’s Association, or a charity of your choice.


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I miss you more as each year passes. In my thoughts and in my heart always.

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In loving memory of my son

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May 1, 1973 ~ September 15, 2011

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CALL250-715-7783

LAKE COWICHANDC519802 -- 40 papers

Neva Rd 7344-7465 Madill Rd 221-241 Johnston Pl Sutherland Rd

DC519808 – 53 papersDarnell Dr Gordon Rd Grosskleg Way

South Shore Rd 9-151 Stanley Rd 68-70

DC519814 – 64 papersEldred Rd 55-116 Grant’s Lake Rd 182-340

Natara Pl 24-247

DC 519820 -- 70 papersCowichan Ave E 20-158 Cowichan Ave W 29-96

Coronation St 10-38 King George 3-16 Pine St 9-53 Nelson Rd E 16-36 Nelson Rd W 64-88

DC519822 – 94 papersChappel Rd Johel Cres & Rd Kwassin Cres

Scholey Cres

DC519828 -- 40 papersHammond St Hemlock St King George Ave

Sahtlam Ave Stevens Crs Stone Ave

DC519836 – 65 papersPark Rd 50-111 North Shore Rd 3-34 & 7-134

Wilson Rd 124-135

DC519846 – 56 papersBerar Rd Fern Rd Sall Rd South Shore Rd 232-350

HOWARD RICHARD JONES

January 20th - September 9, 2015

The family of Howard Richard Jones regrets to announce his sudden passing at the age of 67 at his home in Cedar on September 9. Born in England in 1948 Ho-ward’s family moved to Canada in 1955. Howard was Educated at NAIT in Alberta and had a long and varied career as a mechanical engineering technician in Canada. Howard was also an ac-complished musician, a pilot, a photographer and an avid reader. He is sur-vived by his wife Judith, daughter Sarah (Ed white), grandson Soren, his mother Betty Jones, brother Alan (Victoria and James) Jones and a large extended family. Above all, he was a very loved and integral part of the family, beloved by all.He will be lovingly re-membered.

Sands of Duncan

250-753-2032

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - NO. 2015-PRK-004

GLENORA TRAILS HEAD PARKCARETAKER SERVICES

OVERVIEWThe Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) Parks & Trails Division invites proposals from interested parties for park caretaker services for Glenora Trails Head Park located in the Glenora area of the Cowichan Valley.

RFP DocumentsRequest for Proposal documents may be obtained as of Friday, September 18, 2015, from the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Planning & Development Department, located at 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, and the CVRD website at http://bc-cowichanvalley.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=1486 and on BC Bid.

PROPOSALSProposals will be received by Ryan Dias, Parks Operations Superintendent, Cowichan Valley Regional District, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8, until 2:00 pm, Monday, October 5, 2015, in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Glenora Trails Head Park Caretaker Services Request for Proposals No. 2015-PRK-004”.

SITE MEETINGInterested parties are encouraged to attend a site meeting at 4284 Robertson Road, Duncan, BC, on Friday, September 25, 2015, at 10:00 am that will provide a tour of the park caretaker residence and overview of duties (Note: park caretaker contract does not permit pets as a condition of caretaker residence occupancy).

PROPONENT INQUIRIESRequest for Proposals inquiries must be directed by email to Ryan Dias, Parks Operations Superintendent, Parks & Trails Division, Planning & Development Department at [email protected]

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

CELEBRATION of LIFE

RONALD J ZABOK.to be held on

Sept 20th, 2015, 2-4pmat the Chief and Petty Offi cers Mess located

at 1575 Lyall St, Esquimalt, BC.

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

COMING EVENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

Thank you for considering donations to: COWICHAN

DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION #4-466 Trans Canada Hwy

Duncan, BC V9L 3R6 Phone: 250-701-0399

Website: www.cdhfoundation.ca

Donations may be made via mail, over the phone or on our website. Donations are

tax deductible & fi nance hospital equipment & patient

care. Memorial donations are acknowledged with a

letter to the family and loved ones are commemorated on our Memorial Board or Book

in the hospital lobby.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

ESTATE FURNITURE SALE

DUNCAN UNITED CHURCH

THURS, SEPT. 17, 6-8 PMFRIDAY, SEPT. 189 AM TO NOON

Good Quality Furniture For Sale

Get It Early Before Our Harvest Fair!

GLENORA HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, Sept. 24. 7pm

HARVEST FAIR 2015DUNCAN

UNITED CHURCHSaturday, September 19

9 am - 1:30 pmCorner of Ingram & Jubilee

HUGE GARAGE SALELOTS OF FURNITURE,

Books, Crafts, Baking, Silent Auction, Collectibles, Jams,

Plants, Toys and Games.GREAT Food!

THRIFT STORE IS OPEN TOO!Proceeds support our

Community Outreach Programs

Rehearses Monday nights - Duncan.

If you’re 18+, read music & enjoy singing challenging

repertoire, contact Christine Dandy 250-715-1568.

IN MEMORIAM

COMING EVENTS



INFORMATION

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

LIKE TO SING? Join Medford Singers. Rehearsals Duncan United Church, Wednesdays, 6:45 pm. Men welcome. Directed by Simon Leung. Call Michele (250) 748-0287.

TAOIST TAI CHI forBEGINNERS

• September 29, Tues.• Registration 9:30• Class: 10-12noon.Duncan Community Lodge

Moose Rd, Duncan, BC• September 23, Wed.• Registration: 9:30am• Class 10-12noon.

Fuller Lake ArenaChemainus, BC

• September 29, Tues.• 1:30pm-3:00pm• Registration: 1:30pm

Agi HallLadysmith, B.C.

• September 21, Mon.• Registration 10am• Class 10:30am-12:30pm

Forbes HallThetis Island, B.C.

For Information call1-250-749-0134 Brenda

PERSONALS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS When you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Call us. Cowichan Valley AA. Toll free 1-866-233-5255 (24-hours)

ARE YOU Looking for a Con-servative Christian fellowship? If so, call Glen (250)792-3929.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FOODSAFE COURSES Lev-el 1. Sept. 19th & Oct. 17th $75/person. Location: Island Savings Centre. Register on-line: www.saferfood.ca or 250-746-4154

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START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Infor-mation Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

HELP WANTED

SERVER required at Kim Wah’s Restaurant, 5871 York Rd, Duncan. Please apply in person with resume.

LEGALS

HELP WANTED

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Pacifi c Energy, a leader in the hearth manufacturing

industry, seeks a motivated individual to join

the Customer Service Team. You’ll need

some or all of the following attributes to be successful

in the role:

• Excellent customer re-lations skills

• Good computer profi -ciency

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

keeping skills would be an asset

This role will initially be a mat leave coverage that could develop into a full-

time position.

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

program.

Please send your resume to the attention of Chuck Richardson at

chuck.richardson @pefp.net

Or deliver in person to 2975 Allenby Rd.,

Duncan, BC

Help Wanted

LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fi t individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $11.25/hr. Afternoon and evening shifts - must be available Wednes-days.Benefi ts, profi t sharing and advancement opportunities.Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Lady-smith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BCor mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Lady-smith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please.

We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

ISLAND DOMESTIC needsexperienced house cleaner towork with various clients in theCowichan Valley. PT leadingto FT. Wages $15.25/hr. -$18.00/hr for move-out cleans.Medical and dental may beoffered. Must be bondable andhave reliable vehicle. Email:[email protected]

PART-TIME CLERK SORTER

THE SALVATION ARMY DUNCAN has a part-time clerk sorter po-sition opening. This is a temporary position lead-ing possibly to perma-nent part time.Responsibilities:include accepting, sort-ing and pricing donations from the public, cash and merchandising.Candidates must be will-ing to work Saturdays and some evenings. We are looking for someone to start immediately and will work through to the Christmas season. Can-didates must be available for work through December. For a complete job description, drop in at The Salvation Army 280 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan BC. No phone calls please. Drop off your resume or email it to:

[email protected]

ROSS GERMAN Shepherds requires occasional p/t help.Cowichan Bay. (250)743-9475

VITAL SOCIETY We are accepting

resumes/applications for casual work.

Community Support Worker,

certifi cate preferred. Wage starting at

$16.33/hr.Applications available at www.vitals.ca or contact Davina Manhas at:[email protected]

HELP WANTED

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IN-HOME CAREGIVER in Cowichan Bay for lady with MS. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employ-ment. 40 hrs. per week $10.95 per hour. Duties: bath-ing, dressing, using hoist, housework, meal prep. HS graduate. Start Nov 2015, 3 yr contract. Please send resume to: [email protected].

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HUSBAND FOR Hire. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, Plum-ber, Painter, Electrician, Pres-sure Washing. Just ask my wife. Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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CLEANING SERVICES

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HEALING ARTS

SPA SPECIAL. Reiki, Shiatsu, Oil Massage, Infrared Sauna. $40/hr. 250-510-1209.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

For all your cleaning, cooking and laundry needs. Island Do-mestic has experienced housekeepers. We also do apartments, offi ces and one-time cleans. Serving Mill Bay to Ladysmith. Bonded, In-sured, WCB, registered with DVA. 250-710-0864. www.islanddomesticservices.ca

COMPUTER SERVICES

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIRIn-home service. Senior’s

discount. Nico 250-746-6167

HAULING AND SALVAGE

COWICHAN Hauling & Moving

(250) 597-8335HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME RENOVATIONS. Deck work, carpentry, fl ooring, plumbing, eaves trough-clean-ing & rubbish removal. Small moving jobs. Sr. Discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CUSTOM TILE WORKSProfessional installation

of ceramic, mosaic & quarry tiles, slate, glass

blocks, etc. Repairs. 30 yrs experience. FOR ESTIMATE

CALL 250-710-5712.

PLUMBING

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

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

PETS

PETS

4 Shih-Tzu X Pom. 2 males and 1 female. Vet checked. 1st shots. Born Aug 6/15. $600.00 each. 250-748-4477.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

$COLLECTOR BUYING$silver dollars, men’s old watches, medals, jewel-lery, gold coins, antique swords, muskets, etc.

Pickers welcome.Call 250-210-3205-or- 250-324-1892

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer Madness Sale! All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call Now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.www.pioneersteel.ca

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

CHEMAINUS LOCKWOOD Villa- 1 bdrm, small pet wel-come, $700 Includes heat/hot water. Available now. Call 250-709-2765.

CHEMAINUS LOCKWOOD Villa- Bachelor top fl oor, $625. New paint, new carpet, heat/hot water included, small pet welcome. Available now. Call 250-709-2765.

LOVELY 2 bdrm suites in sen-iors oriented building, Central Duncan. Heat incld. NS/NP. $800. Please call Resident Manager at 250-732-0342.

MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates

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SUITES, LOWER

SHAWNIGAN LAKE- Beach front 2-bdrm, modern, clean $1100./mo, all inclusive. Call (250)216-0027.

SUITES, UPPER

BEAUTIFUL, large 1-bdrm. Available now. NS, NP, 4-appl. $750 includes every-thing except hydro, phone & internet. 250-715-0666 days

MAPLE BAY, Great waterfront views, 2 bdrm, on acreage, 4 appl’s, wood burning fp, lrg deck. N/S, N/P, $1150. Avail Nov 1. Ref’s. (250) 370-1469.

TRANSPORTATION

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CARS

1997 BUICK 4dr, 6 cyl., fully equipped, well maintained. $2050.obo. 250-701-1918.

2010 CHEVY Cobalt LT, 4 door, black, power everything, auto, A/C, less then 73,000km, $9000 with full tank of gas! Call 250-634-8586.

GARAGE SALES

*KIWANIS FLEA MARKET*

EVERY SAT. FROM 9AM TIL 2PM. Girl Guide Hall:

321 Cairnsmore St. For info phone

Gloria at 250-746-9678 or Dave at 250-746-3616

St. John’s Anglican Church3295 Cobble Hill Road

SEPTEMBER FESTIVALSaturday, Sept. 19

10 am - 2 pmFree admission. Bargains.Books, clothing, jewellery.

MEGA YARD SALEFood Court. Fun for kids.

Info: 250-743-3095www.stjohnscobblehill.ca

GARAGE SALES

THE CROFTON SENIORS SOCIETYAnnual Garage Sale

• Sat, September 26th, 9am to 2pm

✱BBQ, muffi ns & drinks for sale!

✱Rent a table for $10 (inside or out).

Call or email Jeanette 250-324-2275 or

[email protected]

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VALLEY Calendar

Miscellaneous• Refugee Information Meeting, Wed-

nesday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Duncan United Church, hosted by Amnesty Inter-national Canada, Cowichan Action Circle. Interested in sponsorship? Want to support others? Want to know more? Info: [email protected]

• Chemainus Rotary Club Giant Book Sale, Friday, Sept. 18, 2-4 p.m., Satur-day, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Chemainus Vil-lage Square Shopping Centre.

• Cowichan Independent Living out-door market Fridays until Sept. 25, 4-7 p.m. in the ballfields by Vancouver Island University, 2003 University Way.

• Canadian Firearm Safety Course (non-restricted and restricted) start-ing Friday, Sept. 18, Duncan. Info and registration: Mike 250-748-0319 or [email protected]

• Women invited to life-transforming 2015 Women of Faith conference: Loved – the Farewell Tour, Friday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m., New Life Church, Duncan. $25 (includes meals). Register: 222.new lifechurch.ca/register

Seniors• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Cen-

tre soup and sandwich, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre general meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. This is your centre, your input is important!

• Age-friendly open house, Sept. 19, 2-4 p.m., 50 Plus Activity Centre, Lake Cowichan. Age-friendly audit has been done and recommendations will be presented. Refreshments. Info: 250-749-6121.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre pot luck birthday party, Saturday, Sept. 19, 5-8:30 p.m. For birthdays in August and September.

• Saturday, Sept. 26 Fall Potluck and Games Night, 50 Plus Activity Centre, Lake Cowichan. Doors open 4 p.m., bring a dish to share. Play cards, pool, darts, shuffleboard, or bring $10 gift to play bandit bingo. Door prizes. Non-member welcome — phone ahead if you wish to attend 250-749-6121.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre pancake breakfast Saturday, Oct. 10, 9-11 a.m.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Cen-tre pot luck birthday party Saturday, Oct. 17, 5-8 p.m.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre soup and sandwich Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Cen-tre blood pressure clinic Wednesday, Oct. 21, 9:30-11 a.m.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre Halloween Dinner and Dance, Oct. 31, 6-10:30 p.m., tickets $20, on sale starting Oct. 1 at the centre, Tuesday-Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: 250-924-4865.

• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Cen-tre muffin mornings Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. except Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Recreation• Cowichan Kayak and Canoe Club

meetings second Tuesday each month except July and August, 7:30 p.m., socializing time 7-7:30 p.m., Seniors Activity Centre, Duncan. Next meeting Oct. 13. Refreshments provided. Info: cowichankayakandcanoe.wordpress.com

• Youth rowing program, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, for ages 10-14. Get some rowing experience with summer staff Thursdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. $10 drop-in fee, call ahead to reserve a place: 250-746-4955.

• All-ages chess club: all skill levels and ages welcome to play and learn chess in supportive, fun environment. Mondays 6-8 p.m., Duncan library gath-ering place or available tables.

• Cowichan Fly Fishers meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Air Cadet Hall, Gibbins Road. Doors open 7 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Info: www.cowichanflyfishers.com

Meetings• Branch 53 Royal Canadian Legion

general meetings on the third Sun-day of each month starting Sept. 20, 1 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadet Hall, 3790 Gibbins Rd., Duncan. Refresh-ments follow meeting.

• Is food a problem for you? Overeat-ers Anonymous is here to help. Meet-ings Sunday morning, Thursday even-ing. For meeting times call 250-746-9366 or go to www.oa.org/membersgroups/find-a-meeting/

• Duncan PROBUS Club meets 10 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the Cowichan Golf Club. Membership information: www.probusduncan.ca

• Cowichan 950 Toastmasters meets Wednesdays 7-9 p.m., Island Savings Centre, Duncan. Info: www.cowichan toastmasters.com

Arts• Cherry Point artists weekly paint-

ing sessions (September to June), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Cowic-han Exhibition fairgrounds. First ses-sion Sept. 17. Experienced and begin-ners welcome. Info: Jack 250-746-4795 or Linda 250-597-1108.

• Ladysmith Camera Club presents “Splashworks”, a demonstration of capturing water in motion by Brian Clemens and Brad Grigor, Ladysmith Camera Club, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue. Non-members $5 drop in fee. Info: www.LadysmithCameraClub.com

• Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation holding AGM Monday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., Queen Margaret’s School. CVPAF is a registered non-prof-it to provide funding to low-income families with children ages 18 and under wanting to participate in per-forming arts activities such as dance, acting and music lessons.

Music• Inviting female voices, teens to sen-

iors, for The Rivernotes Choir, meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Lake Cowichan Senior Centre, 55 Coronation St. Info: Judith Quinlan 250-749-3728.

• Like to sing? Join Medford Singers. Rehearsals Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., Duncan United Church. Men welcome. Director Simon Leung. Info: Michele 250-748-0287.

• Encore! Women’s Choir meets Monday evenings, Duncan. Seeking motivated women ages 18-plus who read music and enjoy singing reper-toire that is challenging, yet fun! Info: Christine Dandy, 250-715-1568.

• Cowichan Consort Orchestra rehearsal Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Sylvan United Church. Info: 748-8982.

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KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

On his first weekend as the cap-tain of the Cowichan Valley Cap-itals, Adam Osczevski showed that he’s the right man for the job.

In the Caps’ first game of the weekend, a 3-2 season-opening victory over the visiting Victoria Grizzlies, Osczevski set up Kade Kehoe’s game-winning goal — a shorthanded marker early in the third period — then later proceed-ed to deliver a beating to Victo-ria’s Corey Iapalucci after he ran Osczevski’s linemate Ryan Bur-ton into the boards from behind.

The captain showed a differ-ent side the next night when he scored four times to lead the Caps to a 6-3 home win over the Alber-ni Valley Bulldogs.

“We talked about why he was captain last week,” Beatty said. “And he went out and proved us right.”

The weekend earned B.C. Hock-ey League Player of the Week honours for Osczevski, who has an early lead in the league points race as well. Kehoe picked up an honourable mention for his four-point weekend.

Accolades aside, the biggest thing for the Capitals was start-ing the season with a pair of victories.

“Obviously, getting a couple of wins on the opening weekend, we’re happy with the result for sure,” Beatty said. “They can’t take that away from us.”

On Friday night, the teams trad-ed goals in the first period as new-comer Matt Hudie paced the Caps to a lead at the 13:51 mark before Cole Pickup evened things up for the Grizzlies with a powerplay marker at 17:48.

Pickup put his team ahead a minute and nine seconds into the second period, but Ayden MacDonald’s first as a Cap — against his old team — tied the score again. Kehoe and Osczevs-ki broke in together during a penalty kill early in the third period, and Kehoe finished off the play with what held up as the game-winner.

Goalie Storm Phaneuf, another veteran playing his first season with the Caps, made 32 saves as Victoria outshot Cowichan 34-26.

“It’s great to win the home opener,” Beatty said. “I thought maybe we were a little tight, may-be it was opening-night nerves.”

The defence corps and penal-ty killers held the fort down the stretch as the Grizzlies pushed hard to tie the score.

“Our defence was solid,” Beatty said. “They played well. We were able to hold Victoria off at the end. They had a bit of momentum toward the end when we were killing penalties in the third.”

On Saturday, Osczevski explod-

ed early, completing a hat trick in the third period alone, and Kehoe assisted on all three goals as the Caps went up 3-1.

Osczevski added another in the second and Hudie potted his second of the year as Cowichan made it 5-1.

Hudie’s fellow U.S. import Jar-ed Domin rounded out the Caps’ scoring in the third and Alberni replied with a pair.

Lane Michasiw got his first start of the campaign in goal, stopping 30 of 33 shots.

Osczevski may have set the pace on opening weekend, but Beatty was impressed with the rest of the team, too.

“I thought we had a pretty good effort from everybody,” the coach said. “Kade and Ryan [Burton] certainly had a good weekend as well. And there were guys that played very well that maybe didn’t get on the scoresheet. We had a good effort from everybody both nights.”

The goaltending tandem of Phaneuf and Michasiw looked strong and ready to backstop the team to a good season.

“Storm certainly was a factor in the win Friday night,” Beatty agreed. “And Lane had a good outing Saturday night.”

With all the positives, Beatty was still cautious that this was

just the start of a long campaign.“It was a good weekend for us,

but there are 56 more [games] to go,” he said. “We’re not getting too carried away.”

This coming Friday, the Caps will host the Powell River Kings at 7:30 p.m. in their last game before heading to Chilliwack for two contests at the annual BCHL Showcase.

“They’re a strong team,” Beat-ty said of the Kings. “They split with Nanaimo on the weekend in two close games. We have to cue it up for Powell River for sure. It should be a good game for us. We’ll make sure we get out there and execute.”

Sports Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, September 16, 2015 25250-748-2666 ext. [email protected]

Osczevski leads Capitals to a perfect start

Cowichan Valley Capitals captain Adam Osczevski (7) slips between a pair of Victoria Grizzlies players during last Friday’s season-opening win. A five-point weekend earned BCHL Player of the Week honours for the veteran forward. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]


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The Kerry Park Islanders didn’t get their long-awaited win over the Victoria Cougars as they opened the 2015/16 Van-couver Island Junior Hockey League sea-son last Thursday, but the team’s perfor-mance had owner Mark Osmond feeling optimistic that it will happen soon.

“All the signs are there that we’re going to beat them,” he said. “We’re encouraged. I thought we really played a good game.”

Famously, the Isles haven’t beaten the Cougars since Osmond bought the team in 2012. A win over Victoria has become his Great White Whale.

The Isles lost the game at Archie Brown-ing Arena 6-3, but got off to an excellent start, leading 1-0 at the first intermission thanks to a goal by veteran Zack Smith.

“We dominated the first period of that game,” Osmond said. “We were thinking, ‘this looks good.’”

They didn’t come out as dominant in the second period as the Cougars scored three straight. Trailing 3-1, the Isles didn’t throw in the towel, which was a sign of a new attitude.

“In the last few years, that would have been game over,” Osmond said.

The team came back and got goals from Patrick Poets and Ryan Paisley to trail 4-3 at the end of the second. The Cougars added two more powerplay goals in the third to get the win. Keenan Eddy had two assists in the losing cause, while goalie Ty Rennie made 30 saves on 36 shots.

One big difference came on special teams, where the Cougars finished 3-for-7 on the powerplay, while the Isles were 1-for-7.

“Losing Tanner Browne to a mis-conduct in the second didn’t help us,” Osmond pointed out. “He’s our powerplay quarterback.”

The Isles had a better result on Saturday as they won their home opener 3-1 over the Peninsula Panthers, but Osmond felt the performance wasn’t as good as the day before.

“I thought we played better as a team on Thursday,” he said. “But we got the win, and that’s what counts.”

Abe Lamontagne gave Kerry Park a 1-0 lead in the first period, but the Pan-thers tied it up with 36 seconds left in the second. Connor Bissett and Zack Smith scored unanswered goals in the third peri-od to give the Isles the win. Rennie was back between the pipes and stopped 24 of 25 shots.

The Islanders will play the same teams this coming weekend, only with the home and away statuses reversed. They visit the Panthers Friday, then host the Cougars Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Also last weekend, the team participated in a spin cycle relay fundraiser at Thrifty Foods in Mill Bay, collecting about $1,600 that will go to the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock on behalf of Rob Webb, an RCMP officer who is riding on the Tour de Rock this year and who is also an assistant coach with the Isles.

“All signs are there that we’re going to beat Victoria. We’re encouraged. I thought we played a good game.”

MARK OSMOND, Kerry Park Islanders owner

Islanders split, but get closer than ever to fi nally beating Victoria

Second-year Islanders forward Keenan Eddy collects the puck near his team’s bench during their 3-1 win over the Peninsula Panthers in last Saturday’s home opener. Poets tallied a goal and an assist in two games over the opening weekend. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]


Cowichan LMG started the 2015/16 Van-couver Island Soccer League season in fine form last Saturday with a 4-0 win over Westcastle United at Westhills Sta-dium. The results was never in doubt as the defending league champions led the way from start to finish.

“We outplayed them pretty good,” Cowichan head coach Glen Martin said.

Martin often says the key to winning in Division 1 of the VISL is to score the first goal, and that’s exactly what his team did last Saturday, drawing first blood with a goal by captain Jesse Winter on a cor-ner kick set piece eight minutes in. That strike held up as the only goal of the half.

Cowichan came back out for the sec-ond half with the same determination, and took another three minutes to add to their lead. Cooper Barry scored that one on another corner kick, burying the ball from a scramble in front of the net.

Westcastle didn’t have an answer for that, and Cowichan continued to roll. Paddy Nelson added to the barrage when he converted a Steve Scott pass to make it 3-0 at 66 minutes, and Barry scored his second of the game on a penalty kick with about 10 minutes to play.

The score could have been higher: Gov-inda Innes had a brilliant chance to score shortly after Nelson’s goal, sliding in to kick the ball as it skipped across the goal

mouth, but he hit the crossbar.“It was hard to believe he didn’t score,”

Martin said.Sam Hutchison got the shutout in his

first game with Cowichan, but wasn’t terribly busy, his job consisting mostly of handling crosses as he collected the clean sheet. Westcastle didn’t try hard to score on Cowichan.

“They sat back and absorbed a lot of pressure,” Martin said. “We had total con-trol of the game.”

Everyone who dressed for the match played, including Div. 2 call-ups Kodi Archbold, Connor Williams and Jacob Ready, and U16 call-up Luca Klotz.

With the season opener now behind them, LMG is looking to their home opener next Saturday against Comox at Keserich Field on Sherman Road at 4 p.m. The game will be a battle for first place in Div. 1 as every game that didn’t involve Cowichan or Comox last weekend ended in a tie. Last year, Cowichan beat Comox at home early in the season, then tied them on the road. Relative newcomers to Div. 1, Comox finished sixth in the league last year, but weren’t far out of first, and had the best record in the league in the second half.

In Div. 2, Cowichan United played to a 1-1 draw with Powell River Villa last week-end, their lone goal coming from Kevin Smith. United will be home to Prospect Lake at 6:15 p.m. next Saturday.

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A trip to the Labour Day Motor-cycle Hillclimb races in Port Angeles, Washington has become an annual tradition for a growing group of Valley riders, and this year, they came home with quite a collection of trophies.

The event is hosted by the Olympic Peninsula Motorcycle Club and has classes for riders of all ages. It is a family affair as well, as Pat and Amanda Barry and their daughters, Cynthia, Jayden and Lily took part. Pat Barry was one of several Valley riders competing in the large bike classes, along with Matt Weremi, Byron Dewaal and Kurt Allan.

Jayden Barry led the way on Saturday, taking first place in the 50cc class. Cynthia Barry placed fourth in the 85cc division and fifth in the 85cc modified class, while Matt Weremi was fourth in Openx and sixth in 450x. Byron Dewaal placed fifth in 250x and seventh in 250 modified, and Pat Barry was eighth in 450 modified.

On Sunday, Kurt Allan won the 450x class ahead of Weremi, who was seventh, and Pat Barry, who was 15th. Jayden Barry was second in 50cc and her sister Lily was eighth. Cynthia Barry placed second in the 85cc class and fourth in 85cc modified. Dewaal finished third in 250 modified and fourth in 250x.

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