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HISTORY RIDES INTO COWICHAN

This beautiful formation, called the Dome, one of the signatures of the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride, was once pictured on Canada’s 50-dollar bill. The riders and their black horses put on a splendid show of elegant equestrian precision Friday, Aug. 16 at Avalon Acres on Herd Road, delighting a large and appreciative crowd. For video of the Musical Ride in motion scan this page with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com. For more photos from the event, see page 3. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Council chambers packed in support of wine bar KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Suppor ters packed council chambers on Monday evening as Jeff Downie, the owner of the Old Firehouse Wine Bar, asked the City of Duncan to back his bid for changes to his liquor licence.

“This is only the second time since I’ve been on council that I’ve seen the room this full,” said Coun. Michelle Staples, who chaired the public hearing. “The first time was for chickens and the second time is for wine.”

Downie is asking to make four

changes to the licence: to increase bar capacity from 36 to 99, to change its name to “The Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar,” to expand its hours from 9 a.m.-11 p.m. to 9 a.m.-2 a.m., and to change from mercantile class occupancy to assembly use by expanding into

the space previously occupied by the Dolce Bakery.

The Liquor Control and Licencing Branch is required to consult with the local government before making any changes, and the government is asked to consult with the community. Based on

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Magical experience at Musical Ride

Synchronized moves like this star showcase the dedication of both horses and riders. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Riders hold their lances high, adding to the graceful beauty of the show.

Faith Hennessy carefully pats one of the beautiful black horses that just performed in the RCMP Musical Ride Aug. 16.

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Reward for missing ring SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

A fun family adventure ended in sadness Monday after a visitor from England lost their wedding band while tubing on the Cowichan River.

“The gold ring is very sentimental to us and we would really appreciate its return,” said the visiting David Parsons.

“It was lost as our family was coming down the beautiful river.”

Parsons and his family had been tubing with the Tube Shack, a Lake Cowichan based tube rental and shuttle company.

The ring went missing in the river somewhere between the business’s Saywell Park departure zone and Little Beach, about a two-and-a-half hour float down the river.

Lake Cowichan RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Wes Olsen said Tuesday morning that the ring

is still missing.

“We have a file open on it for lost property but it has not been recovered by this point,” Olsen said.

Parsons is offering a $200 reward for the ring’s return.

He can be reached by email at david@afchg.com or by cell (an international call) at ++44-7876-144133.

Alternatively the ring can be taken to the Lake Cowichan RCMP detachment at 70 Stanley St.

Scan for video West Coast Trail runners Leo Gillespie, holding a photo of his dad, Peter, and Martin Middleton, present a cheque to Cowichan Basket Society manager Colleen Fuller at the food bank office last Wednesday. For video of the run, scan this page with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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The spoils of Leo Gillespie’s and Martin Middleton’s West Coast Trail Trek were handed over to the Cowichan Valley Basket Society on Wednesday afternoon: $5,061 and a Rubbermaid bin full of non-perishable food items.

The adventurous duo ran the 75km trail in 19 hours, 38 minutes and 50 seconds on July 27 to raise funds for the food bank in memory of Gillespie’s dad, Peter, who volunteered countless hours for the organization.

Peter died a year to the day before the run, but would have loved seeing the fruits of his son’s efforts, according to his wife, Christine Gillespie.

“He’d be thrilled. He’d be absolutely overwhelmed,” she said, noting that her husband wasn’t one for a

big fuss. “He was a quiet, modest kind of a person.”

The food bank was also thrilled.

“It’s amazing,” said manager Colleen Fuller, grateful for the spirit of generosity handed down through the generations. “It’s a very good number for us. And the fact that the guys ran the trail is awesome.”

Leo Gillespie was pretty sure he knew the source of the run’s remarkable success.

“I think having dad’s name on it helped quite a bit,” he said.

Gillespie and Middleton had a long list of thankyous, including but not limited to Middleton’s dad, Frank, and girlfriend, Jennifer Ostle, for picking them up at the end of the run; friends Tyler Hasebe and his wife, Jessalyn, who helped get them across The

Gap on the trail; Gillespie’s girlfriend, Kerri Hewitt, and her employer, CIBC, for helping set up a no-fee bank account; Northface Canada for giving them a pro deal on shoes and other gear; James McKay for putting together a video of the run; the local media for helping promote the run; and of course all the donors and supporters.

Also receiving thanks was Curt Knippelberg, who was supposed to get half of the funds to go toward brain surgery, but who told Gillespie and Middleton to give it all to the food bank when he reached his own goal.

For Middleton, the West Coast Trail fundraiser was also life-altering.

“It was a feel-good experience all around,” he said.

“Just thinking about how proud [Peter] is looking down at us.”

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OUR VIEW

Any kind of job cuts no cause for celebration hen the government talks about belt tightening and begins throwing people out of their well-paying government jobs, we as taxpayers really should not be celebrating.

It seems that many are positively gleeful when they hear about the latest cuts to this or that department or ministry, purportedly because it’s going to “save us money.”

Let us ask this: when has it ever actually done so?

While you ponder that question for awhile, consider this.

Sure, your job may suck — you

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hate your boss, your hours, the crappy pay, the non-existent or minimal dental, health and pension benefits.

Maybe your attitude has something to do with some envy on your part — a little resentment, maybe, that their job is better than yours (or so you think, because let’s face it, there’s always some truth in the adage of the grass always being greener on the other side of the fence).

Then consider that those people whose job losses you’ve just been snidely celebrating are a part of the interconnected web of which you are a part as well.

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The moral of the story being that your job — crappy as it may be — may actually depend on their job, or lack thereof.

Because those folks spend their paycheques in this province.

They buy food and clothing, get their hair cut, take their car in for repairs and go to the theatre.

They buy lawnmowers and garden rakes, ice cream and dish towels, houses and boats.

They stay in B&Bs and eat at restaurants.

So when you hear that hundreds of people are being let go, it’s not time to celebrate the savings (that probably won’t mater-

ialize) on your upcoming taxes.

What you’ll notice, likely, is that you can’t get hold of a human being to help you when you next call a government department you need to deal with. We all know that these kinds of cuts almost inevitably come on the front lines, not on the executive level.

They also tend to hit those least able to fight back, like seniors, those with low income and the disabled.

Executives tend to get salary increases and bonuses, both in our public and private systems, no matter how things are going.

Canada vs. Sweden: police actions

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The shooting of an 18-year-old boy by Toronto police shows that there is something wrong with the training of these young officers. All they had to do was to close the door on the streetcar and wait. You don’t have to kill people if all they have is a knife, screw driver or similar. Seems to me, the cops don’t know how to use their guns. Some of them should be disarmed.

Now for Sweden: some time ago a deranged man in Stockholm was brandishing a sword and threatening taxi drivers and passersby. The police were called. They shot the man in his arm. Afterwards the police told the media, they were sorry they had to do that. It looks like a life is more important to Swedish police than to the Canadian version. There has to be a change to the law.

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Here’s where some grumbling is warranted.

Case in point is the quasi-public BC Ferries, where executives pulled in bonuses on the backs of fare increases, service cuts and an increased sum from the provincial government. From the bizarre to the ridiculous.

Overall though, we should all be working to try to create more well-paying jobs with good benefits, not trying to drag everyone down the lowest common denominator. Part of doing that is keeping as many people working as possible. We all depend on each other for prosperity.

Allan Gunding Duncan

We shouldn’t pay for industry mess The CVRD is now asking for public input with regard to the proposed partnering agreement with Timberwest. Five thousands dollars of the Area I Nature and Habitat Fund are to be used to assist Timberwest in the installation of a truck wash.

Five thousand dollars is neither a lot of money for the CVRD nor for Timberwest. So the amount is not really the issue here. The issue is a bigger one.

Why does Timberwest insist on this relatively small contribution by the CVRD? Road cleaning and maintenance are the responsibility of the Department of Highways. Is this setting a precedent?

Is there a justification for spending $5,000 of public money to pay for a truck wash?

The mess on Youbou Road was not caused by the residents of Youbou. The dust and mud are being deposited by the log trucks coming off the private logging road onto the residential road.

Trucks used to be washed off at the sawmill before entering the town of Youbou. However, when the mill closed, no arrangement was made by Timberwest to find an alternative for washing off the trucks before they entered public roads.

So, not only has Youbou suffered as a result of the mill closure, but with log truck traffic increasing substantially since then, Youbou residents have

been subjected to an unacceptable level of dust in their homes.

Now, after many years of putting up with the immense dust and mud, Timberwest has agreed to the installation of a truck wash on their land. But we will have to pay $5,000.

In the Lower Mainland or in the Victoria area a problem of this magnitude would never have taken place. There, even the smallest contractors are held responsible for the mess they create on public roads. There are stiff penalties if they ignore their responsibilities. In Youbou, this mess has been going on for years, and now we are supposed to help pay for the cleanup with public funds.

This is not right.

It is not the amount, it is the principle.

The mess in Youbou was caused by the forest industry, and the forest industry should be cleaning it up. The Youbou residents have been given the short end of the stick by the forest industry. We should not now also be forced to help pay for cleaning up their mess.

If you share my concerns, write to the CVRD Attn. Joe Barry by mail or by email jbarry@cvrd. bc.ca, telling them that you do not want to pay for the truck wash are against the proposed partnering agreement with Timberwest. Deadline is Sept. 2.

Klaus Kuhn Youbou

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Colonialism not onesided story Re: Have we learned nothing from history (Other Views Aug. 14, page 6) This section of the paper was aptly titled “Other Views” when I read the letter from Roderick Beaton of Chemainus. Thank you Mr. Beaton for speaking out to address this most grievous concern — that our Canadian government continues to deny, deflect, and to hide, the realities of our colonial history... It is high time that non-indigenous Canadians are provided with the wealth of evidence that colonialism is not a one sided story.

The unparalleled health and socio-economic disparities are not indigenous issues; they simply cannot stand alone, without a reflection of our colonial roots.

Until we have the big reveal, and know the full and uncut documentation of our history and make every effort to engage and educate all Canadians, we are reinforcing the status quo by blaming and deferring the problems onto the people who are hurting.

There is no neutral position in what we see. Many non-indigenous Canadians are working hard and may be thinking, “I didn’t do this, it was in the past, what can I do as a non-indigenous person, this doesn’t concern me, etc.” Granted non-indigenous people are caring, and also struggling more than ever with government cuts as well, but let’s add on the current govern-

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ment climate, on top of multiple generations of colonial impacts.

The resilience and strength of indigenous communities becomes even more apparent in the wake of government indifference. Until we stop seeing our history as something in the past, and see the impacts as our problem, nothing is going to change.

One hears the term reconciliation being used, but I am not sure if we have ever been here before — envisioning a more just relationship that is not based on paternalism? We need every person educated and engaged in building a new relationship and asking what we can do to support a better future for all Canadians.

All of our children, as well as the earth, depend on it. Learning about indigenous history and culture is very important, as a step towards increased understanding of the health, social, and economic issues indigenous persons face and how these issues can differ from those of non-indigenous Canadians.

Some actions that might help include, and are not limited to: 1. Question policies, practices, and behaviors (including your own) from another perspective. If you don’t know another perspective, ask someone, or consult.

2. Take responsibility for your actions and inactions, apologize when you make a mistake, there may be many as we learn.

3. Actively listen, listen, listen to people’s words and their body

language and knowledge and work in partnership with them.

They have many of the answers.

4. Learn as much as you can about the history and culture of the people whose territory you live on. Ask questions, demonstrate genuine interest and caring. It is my experience that it will be returned.

5. Lead by example and do not participate in behaviors/talk that breeds negativity, stereotypes and racism. After a while people tend to catch on that you are not interested and it is not acceptable to you.

6. Interrupt and report unsafe and inappropriate behaviors.

7. Talk to people. Sometimes you can subtly and tactfully point things out. Ignorance is often a factor. (I have been ignorant at times and think others have done me this favor.)

8. Do not laugh at a questionable joke…it may not be as harmless as you think.

The Truth and Reconciliation Canada (TRC) event in Vancouver Sept. 15- 22 is a place where you can show up, and make your voice heard. Here is a link that is looking for volunteers (http://www.reconciliationcanada.ca/). I am truly inspired by hearing voices crying out for change. Our common humanity depends on it.

“Our future, and the wellbeing of all of our children rests with the kind of relationships we build today” Chief Dr. Robert Joseph.

Laurie Harding Mill Bay

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Reg Blackmore said he is stumped as to the history of this print. Can anyone fill in some of the blanks? [SUBMITTED]

What is the history of this print?

I’m stumped — Google and all.

Would you find it of interest to your readers, since the word “Cowichan” stands out, to deter-

mine any knowledge/history of this print which bears an artist name of “J. McCartney”?

I got it in l996.

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Goal is permanent walk-in medical clinic LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The newly named Lakeside Medical Clinic promised to Lake Cowichan will open in September, despite being unable to secure funding to help ease any initial growing pains.

According to Dr. Vincent Rossouw of Beverly Medical Clinic, who is spearheading the process, there are some hurdles to be overcome but he is confident that doctors will soon be seeing walk-in patients at the Lake.

He was speaking to a meeting of the Choose Cowichan Lake committee Thursday night, Aug. 15.

The idea is to start by seeing patients on a strictly first come, first served basis in a location at the back of the Island Pharmacy, starting with two rooms, but with the potential for expansion if needed.

Renovation is already underway, but there is no firm opening date yet, Rossouw said.

Cowichan Lake will soon lose both its local family physicians as they move their practices to Duncan, citing the difficulties of working in semi-isolation, away from the chance to be able to consult easily with a group of other medical professionals.

Rossouw said he understands their concerns as his own clinic now includes five family physicians, a plastic surgeon, an orthopedic surgeon, a massage therapist, an ortho-tech and others.

“We work on a particular model where we provide walk-in services as well as full-service family practice and at the moment we have sufficient physicians where we will be able to provide physicians three times a week and probably weekends to come to Lake Cowichan and thus divers-

Dr. Vincent Rossouw is opening a new walk-in clinic in Lake Cowichan, where there are no family doctors left. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] ify our business,” he told the committee, which was meeting in the Lake Cowichan council chambers.

“The only concern we have is that physicians would lose an hour of potential income for the period of time they would spend on the road. There are various programs [offering financial help] for that but I haven’t been successful in accessing any of these funds.

“There is another program which I will be contacting and I will be using the letter of support from Lake Cowichan Town Council and one hopefully from here to find out if I can get VIHA to give its support. But that won’t happen this year. That money is all spent up until 2014,” he said.

“So at the moment, we are going to go ahead with the clinic and hope that funding will follow. We have to wait and see. I still have to wait to find out if it’s a viable business option, depending on how busy it is. The last thing I would like to see happen is giving doctors to Lake Cowichan and then this doesn’t work and

we have to retract.”

The plan is to provide service Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with half-days on Saturdays and Sundays once the clinic opens.

He said there is nothing temporary about his plans: he is looking at an ongoing operation, whether or not the Committee’s other efforts to bring a family physician to Lake Cowichan are successful.

“We certainly are not out to provide a stopgap to a community which is in need. If this fails it will be because of funding, or because we do not see enough patients,” he said.

The services provided by Lakeside Medical Clinic would be exactly the services funded by the BC Medical Services Plan, which Roussow said is skewed far away from walk-in services.

“The physician compensation process has changed significantly over the past eight years. A walkin clinic is not a money-making business any more. You get compensated a lot better if you can follow patients with chronic dis-

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The committee decided to write a letter in support and forward it to Rossouw.

Three doctors will be coming out of a group of probably six, which includes a physician from another clinic, he said.

“I have a physician from Saltspring Island who would like to take part but it’s not viable for her to take the ferry over, drive here and then take the ferry back.

She would actually prefer to do two days in a row so she could sleep over here. These are the kinds of things I’m trying to provide for physicians. And we have no problem finding them. There are always physicians willing to move, especially to a place like Vancouver Island.”

Why not Lake Cowichan?

Rossouw said doctors are concerned about several things.

“It’s very daunting to come into a situation where there is absolutely no one and the [doctors] that were there have left. It’s like being on the Starship Enterprise: why are we going to that planet if everybody dies there?

“There’s also a certain amount of truth to Dr. Postuk’s belief that you need that collegial support. I can’t be critical of that because we have that. We talk among each other about difficult situations or patients who abuse drugs. It’s very difficult when you are the only person saying yes or no.”

Rossouw said that he has already heard from several of his many Lake Cowichan patients who are eager to see him in their community.

“The population in my specific practice are very elderly. I’ve always had a lot of patients from Lake Cowichan and they are worried about driving the highway in winter.”

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Khowhemun Elementary School and Parkside Academy Childcare Society are now offering a sixth year of their successful Smun’eem after school program thanks to a grant from the Royal Bank.

Before granting the money, the RBC Foundation looks to see if teachers and parents are seeing a positive change in students.

All students stated they enjoyed the program, listing homework help, gym time, crafts and just having fun as real positives.

School principal Darrell Wright is excited.

“The program is an invaluable component of what we are trying to do as a school community. It supports families, supports students and really adds to students’ sense of belonging in the school.

There is a reason that there is a waiting list to get into this program every year. Families know how it adds to the success of their child,” he said last week.

Parkside’s director of programs, Adriana Soler, is also delighted to see youngsters get a chance to get this extra boost.

“With the help of the Royal Bank, we are pleased to provide a diverse after school program that is inclusive to all children in need of a special place to come and get support academically, physically and emotionally,” she said.

The after school sessions will continue this September for students in grades 2-7.

With two staff members available, the enrolment can be up to 25 students and with the help of the Royal Bank, the program is very affordable for parents.

Registration begins at the school on Aug. 26. Goals of the program are to encourage youth to stay in school and to develop healthy lifestyle choices.

Adding to city’s ‘evening time zone’ is the goal From page 1 attendance on Monday, and council received more than 20 letters from friends, neighbours and wine bar customers voicing approval of the expansion and other changes.

Several people spoke in support of Downie, including George Gates, president of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce.

Downie said that his goals are to add to downtown and increase cultural viability in the city.

“We want to add to what is already here,” he said. “We are gaining more of an evening time zone here in Duncan.”

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Symphony taking $20,000 chance on Christmas show as ticket sales struggle LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Following what proved to be a popular format last year, the Cowichan Symphony Society is offering four concerts at the Cowichan Theatre this season.

But it’s still an uphill slog to get people to buy season’s tickets, according to Society treasurer and publicist Chuck Thompson.

“Last year turned out fairly well, I think, in part, because we had Tafelmusik, which made us money and we didn’t lose too much on the other concerts.

But, so far, our season ticket purchases are quite a bit behind from where they have been in the past,” he said.

That’s in spite of all the concern last year that the Cowichan Symphony Society might not be able to afford to continue.

“That’s right. Isn’t that amazing?” he said.

Symphony-goers still haven’t grasped the “use it or lose it” concept and need to step up.

“I know that ticket sales are supposed to be down everywhere but they still seem to be able to bring in sell-out concerts but I guess it’s just another cohort, the under-40 group, that are going to some of those,” Thompson said.

The music starts Saturday, Sept. 21 with Maestra Tania

Pianist Alain Lefevre is one of the attractions that starts off the symphony season Saturday, Sept. 21. [SUBMITTED] Miller leading the Victoria Symphony in a concert featuring the music of Debussy, Mathieu and Tchaikovsky with pianist Alain Lefevre.

Next up will be the pre-Christmas concert Friday, Nov. 29 in a special event featuring soloists Nancy Argenta, Aiden Ferguson, Stephen Hegedus and Benjamin Butterfield and the Vox Humana choir.

Thompson is hoping for a sellout for that event.

“We have a wonderful Christmas concert. We really questioned as to whether or not we would do

one but we have decided to schedule one. We’ve got Vox Humana and some wonderful soloists, some of them world renowned,” Thompson said.

It’s a busy time of year for music, though.

“I’m hoping we don’t experience too much competition for Christmas programs. I think there are 14,15 Christmas programs around November-December. I know a lot of people will go to other things.

But we had so many people who said, ‘We really want it. A Christmas program is what we like to go to.’ They wouldn’t have liked

it if we didn’t have one, so we are hoping they will all come to that concert.”

Such a show is a risk, because it’s expensive, according to Thompson.

“That Christmas program will cost us over $20,000 to put on because we have the extra fees for bringing in all the soloists and the choir. We’re hoping for a sellout crowd on that,” he said.

By Saturday, Jan. 18, everyone will be ready for a concert featuring violinist Caroline Goulding.

The music includes works by Copland, Bruch and Mendelssohn with a premiere of Oesterle’s New World: the Golden Door.

Finally, on March 21, Conductor Timothy Vernon leads the orchestra and soloists Timothy and Nikki Chooi bringing their magnificent violins for what is sure to be an amazing event.

“The Chooi brothers are phenomenal violinists,” Thompson said.

Again this season, music lovers can choose their seats from three zones in the theatre: the popular green zone, the less expensive blue zone and the front rows known as the orange zone.

Get your tickets through the Cowichan Ticket Centre online at cowichantheatre.bc.ca or by calling 250-748-7529.

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“I heartily recommend this one to anyone looking for a summer evening of laughter...”

ANDREA RONDEAU, Citizen reviewer

Singin’ In The Rain held over LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Welcome words for a hard-working cast: Held over!

Yes, the run of the Chemainus Theatre Festival’s lively presentation of Hollywood’s most acclaimed movie musical, Singin’ in the Rain, is being extended to Aug. 31.

That means seven more shows, seven more chances to enjoy all the sparkle and spectacle of the golden age of the Broadway musical.

Of course, that means dazzling dance numbers and memorable songs like You Were Meant for Me, Make ’em Laugh, Good Morning, Moses Supposes and, of course, Singin’ In The Rain: tunes so memorable that they’ve become part of the soundtrack of our lives.

Don’t miss these final few chances to see this timeless classic.

Audiences say they are thrilled with the show and the Citizen’s own Andrea Rondeau sums it up succinctly, saying, “I heartily recommend this one to anyone looking for a summer evening of laughter and good cheer.”

So, get on the phone now at 1-800565-7738 or go online to order those tickets before they are gone.

Visions artists head to the Bay LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The Encore women’s choir bursary winner this year will also earn a chance to go to New York with the group. [CITIZEN FILE]

Encore opens bursary to mature students LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Encore women’s choir is expanding a mentorship program it first offered last year, with the enticement of a chance to sing in New York as an added fillip.

Now, mature female voice students returning to vocal studies or beginning vocal studies in

2014 can also apply to be part of the group for the coming choral season.

The successful candidate will sing as a member of Encore for the 2013/14 season, performing in all regular concerts and other events and attend weekly rehearsals on Monday evenings and additional rehearsals when required.

During the choir’s final concert in the spring, the successful candidate will be given a feature spot on the concert program to perform two or three contrasting pieces and will receive a bursary of $500.

This is a special year for Encore, as the group is preparing for an appearance at New York’s Lin-

coln Centre in early March.

The successful mentorship candidate will be offered the opportunity to take part in the trip to New York, according to Encore president Ann Yelland.

Interested singers are asked to submit their details to Encore conductor Christine Dandy at cdandy@shaw.ca by Aug. 30.

In case you were away during the Visions Art Studio Tour in July, a group of 12 Visions artists are presenting a show in the Maritime Centre in Cowichan Bay until Aug. 26.

Every day, including Sundays, one or two Visions artists will be on hand to meet visitors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. plus some evenings, as well.

Who’ll be there?

Rosemary Danaher, Neil Fatin, Rene Deerheart, Eve Whitehead, Karen Nelson, Naomi McLean, Te r r y H a r r i s o n , C a t h e r i n e Fraser, Nathalie Mansey, Beverlee McLeod, Susan Whyte and Lyndsay Hunley are all on board.

The show includes work in watercolours, photography, jewelry, weaving, painted clothing, painted glass, silk scarves and pottery all done by this talented group of Cowichan Valley artists.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013 | Cowichan Valley Citizen

Jazz goes high-energy Hi-Fi Sunday

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The Hi-Fi, an exciting jazz group featuring super pianist Art Booker, drummer Damian Graham, trombonist Nick La Riviere and bassist Ryan Tandy, lights up the stage at Jazz at the Crofton Hotel Sunday, Aug. 25 from 2-5 p.m.

The show is all about high-energy New Orleansinspired funk. What a way to blow away those summer’s ending blues. Booker, says Graham, is “one of those talents that you walk away

Sophie Bloss is going into Grade 8 and just turned 13 this week. She began flute with Joy Ann Bannerman in Grade 7 at Mt. Prevost School and also plays guitar and recorder. One Direction is her favourite band. She loves music and is looking forward to concert band in the fall.

Hi-Fi is headed to the Crofton Hotel Aug. 25. [SUBMITTED] from seeing perform and say to yourself, ‘If in my life I never see someone play the piano with that much passion and skill again, I won’t

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013 | Cowichan Valley Citizen

Special Woodstock draws top talent LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Music lovers were again delighted as Special Woodstock rolled into Providence Farm Sunday, Aug. 18.

Top-class talent graced the stages, all of them happily volunteered, clowns and stilt walk-

ers roamed the site, the balloon magician had special treats for everyone, the food was great and the special kind of fun this event offers was beyond compare.

Even the weather cleared up, just in time for the show, gladdening the hearts of organizers and fans of the event.

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Walking out into the crowd is a specialty with Rick Scott, whose instrument, the dulcimer, adds a special note to Special Woodstock. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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The Victoria Summer Choir is back for its season-ending show in Duncan Friday, Aug. 23 at the Christian Reformed Church starting at 7:30 p.m.

This big chorus is made up of about 130 singers and 45 musicians.

Most of the members sing or play with other choirs or orchestras and represent 50 or so groups in the Vancouver Island region, with good representation from Cowichan Valley organizations.

They rehearse all summer in Victoria and then present a series of professional concerts, complete with orchestra and soloists, in late August.

Director Simon Leung is a dynamic and popular choir leader.

His career has taken him overseas to Europe and Asia and he has conducted the Victoria Choral Society and the UVic Chamber Singers as well as the Newcombe Singers for 15 years.

The concert program consists of Mendelssohn Symphony No. 2, Hymn of Praise, in English plus choruses and arias from operas by the likes of Mozart, Beethoven and Donizetti.

Soloists include sopranos Anna Shill and Eve Daniell and tenor Josh Lovell.

Tickets are $20 each. Get them at the door or at Volume One Books or Ten Old Books in Duncan.

Paul the Balloon Man entertains the big crowd with his crafty creations during Special Woodstock at Providence Farm. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Rick Scott gives a lively performance on the main stage Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18. For video from Special Woodstock, scan this page with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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Historic Victoria mansion recalls tragic sea captain and his wife Wentworth Villa is significant enough to have been one of the first buildings placed on Victoria’s heritage register. ne of Victoria’s oldest and most CHRONICLES historically signifiT.W. Paterson cant houses could be slated for conversion to condominiums. Ah, progress.

The proposal for redevelopment of the landmark ca-1862 Wentworth Villa at 1156 Fort St. went before the city’s planning and rezoning committee in March. Councillor and heritage advocate Pam Madoff termed the house, built for Capt. Henry Ella and used as an antique store since 1940, “the most significant house from the 1860s in Victoria. It’s also, in all likelihood, the most significant residential building from the 1860s in the entire province,” she told the Times-Colonist.

Significant enough to have been one of the first buildings placed on the city’s heritage register.

Steve Barber, the city’s senior heritage planner, said the house, which is believed to be one of Victoria’s most notable examples of the architectural style known as rural Carpenter-Gothic, expresses “the fortitude, vision and success of its owner... who chose to build on the isolated trail from Fort Victoria to the eastern shore”.

(For those not familiar with present-day Victoria, upper Fort Street is now a highdensity, high-traffic area and a far, far cry from the “isolation” of the early 1860s.)

“Its style reflects the late arrival of the Gothic Revival movement on the northwest coast, coinciding with the city of Victoria [incorporated that same year] and the increasing prosperity and stability of the new settlement growing up around Fort Victoria.”

The Times-Colonist described Ella as the master of several vessels and later a ship’s pilot. Well, there’s much more to Capt.

Henry Bailey Ella’s story than that. Truly, he was of the romantic age of “wooden ships and iron men” who shared another distinction with many of his fellow mariners — an inability to swim. As a result, when his canoe upset in Burrard Inlet, he left the attractive Martha Ella a widow.

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CGC sets $50,000 facelift goal A Communitree is going up at the old Phoenix Station Motor Inn. Cowichan Green Community purchased the Duncan Street property earlier this year, and now they would like the public’s help in sprucing the place up.

“We are committed to revitalizing the exterior of the building, to make the Phoenix look and feel different than it has in the past,” explained CGC’s Executive Director Judy Stafford. “However, our renovation budget could not stretch to cosmetic changes to the outside of the building. We need help from the community to achieve this goal.”

Local artist Henk Scholten is creating a banner in the image of a tree. This ban-

When the Ellas built their fine home in 1862, Victoria was still a Hudson’s Bay Co. fort. —Victoria Hallmark Society apprenticed to “the sea service” at age 14, Ella arrived on this coast as first officer of the Hudson’s Bay Co. barque Norman Morrison in 1851. Obtaining his master’s certificate two years later, he commanded the brig Recovery and the S.S. Otter before becoming a ship’s pilot. It was while serving in this capacity that he was drowned, in February 1873.

Mrs. Ella survived him by 40 years, dying in Wentworth Villa in 1911, aged 76. Today her diaries form an intriguing insight into the life and times of early day Victoria as Martha Cheney arrived in 1851 when she was 16. Disembarking from the famous barkentine Tory after a seven-month-long voyage around the Horn, she and her aunt and uncle, the Thomas Blinkhorns, moved to Metchosin where, fascinated with her new surroundings, the observant Martha began to record the daily doings of Bilston Farm.

The late historian James K. Nesbitt described her journal as “the only diary [kept] by any woman on Vancouver Island in the pre-gold rush days that has yet come to light, and so it is historically valuable and is preserved today in the

ner will hang on the building until Friday, Sept. 27, with branches and leaves growing from the trunk as people donate.

The fundraising goal is $50,000, which will cover the paint job, awnings and signs.

Those who donate $100 or more can have their name on a leaf, though donations of all sizes are welcome.

“Everybody’s ability to contribute to a project like this is different,” said Nadeane Nelson, chair of the fundraising committee. “We want to find a way that makes it easy for everybody to chip in.”

To that end, a garage sale is planned for Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Phoenix.

For more information go to www.cowichangreencommunity.org Andrea Rondeau, Citizen

Provincial Archives. In this diary Martha Cheney gives us a vivid picture of life on the big farm at Metchosin — and of the happy times that were passed there. There was hardly a day when no callers — who rode out from Victoria on horseback — and mostly they stayed all night.”

When one considers that Victoria’s population of young, attractive and eligible women such as Martha Cheney was almost nil, it’s not surprising that many of Victoria’s leading bachelors beat a path to outlying Bilston Farm. Curiously, the man who won her heart, Henry Ella, is given short shrift in her little journal, rating hardly a mention until July 16, 1855, when she noted rather matter-of-factly: “I was married to Mr. Ella by the Rev. Mr. Cridge. We were married at home by special licence. It was a beautiful day, but very warm; we had a large dinner party, had a tent made out of doors, it being too warm in the house for so many people...”

There were other interesting entries, too, such as the family’s invitation to a great potlatch in which the genteel young lady, not long out of England, noted with fascination the festivities which had includ-

ed much dancing, drumming, singing and the shooting of guns.

It was a grand life in pioneer Victoria for the Ellas. Upon Tom Blinkhorn’s death, Mrs. Blinkhorn moved with Martha and Henry into their new mansion. The large dwelling was something of a necessity by this time, the Ella family having grown to 10 including the three adults. Then there were eight, Capt. Ella’s drowning being followed, within a year, by the death of his eldest daughter Elizabeth Anne, who was only 17; Mrs. Blinkhorn passed away in 1884.

When Martha Ella died, a quarter of a century after her aunt, a newspaper mourned: “Mrs. Ella was an ardent worker in charitable causes and her name will be long remembered in many homes throughout the city.”

As a B.C. ship’s pilot, Capt. Ella had assisted Royal Navy vessels more than once. Capt. George Richards of HMS Hecate recognized his services in 1861 by naming Hansen Island’s Ella Point after him. www.twpaterson.com

OPEN BOARD MEETING – TIME CHANGE The Open Board Meeting of the Board of Education will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the School Board offices at 1:00 pm.

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SCHOOL BUS SAFETY TIPS TO IMPART TO YOUNGSTERS Each day thousands upon thousands of children board school buses to take them to and from school. Parents and caregivers entrust their children’s well-being to the care of school bus drivers and aides.

Although parents may worry about school bus accidents, such accidents are few and far between.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advises that school buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in avoiding crashes and protecting against injury. Buses are arguably the safest mode of transportation for getting kids to and from school. By keeping millions of cars off the roads surrounding schools, school buses contribute to less crowded roadways, which are less conducive to accidents.

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Knowing the safety rules While a large part of protecting children is on the shoulders of the school bus driver, it is also vital for passengers to learn the basics of school bus safety. Kindergarteners or children who are riding the bus for the first time should be taught the rules of school bus safety.

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The driver might not see you and start the bus. Rather, call the bus company and see if you can pick it up at another time. * Do not get into the cars of strangers waiting around bus stops, even if they offer to take you home.

Parents can arrange to meet with bus drivers so that they will recognize their faces.

Adults also can encourage schools to host bus safety courses to further ensure their youngsters are safe. BS137272

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KIDS CAN PLAY SAFE WHEN PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS

Parents can help prevent sports-related injuries by insisting kids stay hydrated when exercising and always wear the proper safety equipment when playing.

The spring sports season is a popular time for school-aged children. After a few months of being cooped up indoors, many kids are ready to spend time in the fresh air. Organized team sports are one way they can burn energy and learn lessons in camaraderie and problem-solving.

Spring sports season presents a host of opportunities for athletic youngsters. But the secret to a successful season has little to do with wins and losses and a lot to do with making sure children have fun and take the necessary precautions to reduce their risk of injury on the playing field.

According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, nearly 40 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports across North America each year.

Although sports are an ideal way to socialize and get much-needed exercise, they also can increase participants’ risk of suffering a sports-related injury.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that millions of children

age 15 and under are treated in hospital emergency rooms for sports-related injuries every year. Some of the more common injuries include sprains and strains, growth plate injuries, repetitive motion injuries, and heat-related illness.

Certain sports go hand-in-hand with the spring season. Here is a look at some popular spring sports and how to reduce a child’s risk of suffering some of the more common injuries associated with those sports.

of basketball, football and hockey. get out on the field and engage in play Players throw and catch a small, hard, increases. Adults can safeguard their rubber ball with a netted stick, called a children by ensuring the rules of the game are met and that the proper safety crosse.

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Baseball/Softball The start of the spring season coincides with the commencement of the professional baseball season. Therefore, many schools and towns have baseball and softball leagues that also begin once the weather warms up. Baseball and softball are popular sports. However, each sport involves sliding, running, fast-moving balls, and long hours out in the elements. Each of these activities can cause injury, and some of the more common injuries associated with baseball and softball include soft tissue strains, fractures after being hit by a ball, sunburn and heat fatigue.

Children who are playing baseball or softball should always wear the recommended safety equipment. This includes a batting helmet, shin guards, athletic supporters, sunscreen, mouth guards, and eye protection. Proper stretching and warm-ups can make muscles and tendons limber before play.

Track and Field Some athletes excel in track and field. Although less combative than other sports discussed and with little or no risk of contact-related injury, there are still some dangers inherent to track and field.

Strains and sprains from falls or rolling ankles are common.

Safety precautions for track and field competitors revolve heavily around the athlete’s conditioning. Allow for ample warm-up periods and make sure athletes always wear supportive footwear. Players should always consume a good deal of water or other fluids to remain hydrated, and take sufficient breaks when the weather is warm.

Spring sports are popular for children of all ages. When the weather warms, the desire to

Soccer Soccer has long been a popular sport around the world, and interest in the sport has grown considerably in the United States. Soccer is ideal for developing hand-eye coordination. The constant running involved also makes it one of the best spring sports for kids in terms of overall exercise.

Due to the constant movement involved with soccer, players should regularly rehydrate. Shin guards can prevent injuries and bruising to the legs, while wearing sunscreen will protect kids from sun exposure.

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Therefore, it’s imperative that youngsters learn about the planet and how to protect it.

Teaching children about the ways they can protect the planet or make simple changes to decrease their carbon footprints now may pave the way for more informed adults later, and children can discover the benefits of giving back rather than taking more. * Bike, walk or carpool. Kids are in transit just as much as their adult counterparts, and how they get from point A to point Bcan help or hurt the environment. From home to school, from school to an extracurricular activity, from an extracurricular activity back to home, transportation is a large part of the day. Automobiles consume large amounts of fossil fuels and also release harmful contaminants into the air via their exhaust systems. Walking or biking to school gives children the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and exercise while reducing their reliance on fuels. If school is too far away, involve kids in the set-up of a carpool with friends and discuss the benefits of riding together. * Take a trip. Children are visual creatures and often learn the best

lessons by seeing what something is all about. A day trip to a working farm or a recycling center can teach important lessons about sustainability and conservation. * Shop secondhand. Children and toys go hand-in-hand.

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Explain the benefits of getting gently used toys, clothing and books instead of purchasing them new. Doing so reduces the reliance on the production of new things, cuts down on shipping and also saves money. Encourage kids to set up a toy swap where they pass on toys they no longer find interesting to others who can enjoy them. * Lead by example. When installing new LED bulbs or switching out an appliance for an Energy Star-rated model, explain to children why this is being done. Children learn quickly and can grasp abstract ideas more easily than adults may think. They soon may catch on and make their own green changes, such as turning off lights when not in rooms, unplugging game chargers when not in use or using less water while brushing teeth before bed. * Cook together. Instead of purchasing fast food and

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Cowichan Valley Citizen | Wednesday, August 21, 2013

BACKPACK SAFETY CAN PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES Trips and falls on the playground may account for the majority of injuries that send school children to the nurse’s office. But backpacks cause their fair share of injuries as well.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates there are more than 7,300 backpack-related injuries per year. Children routinely carry more than the recommended weight in school backpacks and, compounding the problem, also carry their bags incorrectly.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical agencies recommend that a child’s backpack should weigh no more than 10 to 20 percent of the child’s body weight.

However, this figure should be adjusted based on a child’s fitness level and strength. That means that the average seven-year-old second grader who weighs between 55 and 60 pounds should be carrying no more than 11 to 12 pounds in his or her backpack. A backpack that is too heavy may cause * red marks on the shoulders or back from the straps * tingling or numbness in the arms and back * changes in posture when wearing the backpack, and * pain anywhere in the back.

To compound these problems, which also may include nerve damage resulting from pressure on nerves in the shoulders, children should lighten their loads and carry backpacks correctly. The following tips are some additional ways youngsters can prevent backpack-related injuries. * Carry only necessary items.

Children should only carry what is required for that particular school day in their backpacks. If teachers routinely have students carry home many heavy books, parents can consult with the teachers to see if there are other options. * Distribute weight evenly. Items in the backpack should be spread out to distribute the weight across the entire back. Heavier items should be at the bottom of the pack. * Use both straps. Using only one strap shifts the backpack weight to one side, causing the back and shoulders to strain. Many orthopedists have reported treating children with back or shoulder pain as the result of carrying backpacks incorrectly. * Choose the correct backpack size.

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MUSIC EDUCATION BOOSTS MORE THAN TEST SCORES School is much more than a place where students gather to learn. For children, school is their first opportunity for social development and introduction to people outside of their family unit. Lessons learned in school go beyond mathematics and language arts. Students learn to cultivate individual interests and find other people who share their interests. Music is one of the ways likeminded children come together.

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Marching band and chorus can be enjoyable extracurricular activities for students who do not gravitate toward sports or academic clubs.

musical training. Stanford University researchers have found that musical training improves how the brain processes the spoken word, a finding that researchers say could lead to improving the reading ability of children who have dyslexia and other reading problems. Furthermore, in an analysis of data on more than 25,000 secondary school students, researchers at the United States Department of Education found that students who report consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school perform significantly better in mathematics by grade 12 than those who do not participate in music programs.

There are many reasons why music education can help to make a child a better student, but there also are other benefits that go beyond the classroom environment. Being involved in music also is a social endeavor, and music education can set the course for lifelong friends and help create social groups that last

through school and beyond.

Music education breeds familiarity during a school career, when going from class to class or from school to school every year can be nervewracking and unfamiliar. Walking inside of a band room, whether in elementary school or high school, can create a sense of belonging. It is also a place where students not involved in sports or other activities can gather.

Children who move a lot due to a parent’s work may find that joining the marching band or participation in the choir is the one portion of school that is familiar no matter where they attend school. While neighborhoods may change and teachers differ from school to school, music can be a reliable constant.

While not every child will go on to be the next, great musical sensation, thanks to music education at school, he or she will have learned lessons in working as a team and other social benefits that will help in all areas of life. TF133978

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THE PROS AND CONS OF USING THE INTERNET TO COMPLETE SCHOOLWORK The classroom atmosphere familiar to today’s children is likely very different from the atmosphere their parents were accustomed to when they were students.

Many of these changes can be traced to technology, which has gradually had an increasing presence in the classroom over the last several decades.

But technology has not only changed the classroom experience for kids, but thanks in large part to the Internet, technology also has changed the way kids approach their schoolwork at home. Though a potentially valuable learning tool, the Internet also poses some problems for today’s students. The following are some of the advantages and disadvantages of relying on the Internet to complete schoolwork.

stressful forum than a classroom of their peers.

The Cons

The Pros The accessibility of the Internet can be a significant benefit to students. Students have a wealth of resources available to them online, and those resources can make it easier for kids to understand key concepts on nearly every subject. Whereas students might once have been forced to trek to the library to research a given subject, now they can do so from the comforts of home. And unlike the library, the Internet never closes, so information is at students’ disposal regardless of when they sit down to do their schoolwork.

Another advantage to using the Internet to complete schoolwork is that the Internet can be an extension of the classroom beyond school walls. Educational Web sites abound on the Internet, and many of these sites are written and monitored by professional educators.

These sites can be valuable resources for students who may find themselves struggling with certain lessons. Many of their questions or concerns may already be addressed, and certain topics may be more

easily explained on a Web site written by a professional educator or scholar in a given field. Rather than waiting to address an issue in class, students can visit such Web sites to answers to their questions immediately.

The Internet also can provide students with a forum to discuss their studies which does not always exist in the classroom. That forum may engage students and make them better students. A passionate online discussion about a reading assignment may encourage kids to approach such assignments more fervently. Though such discussions may exist in a traditional classroom atmosphere, many students might be hesitant to express themselves in front of their classmates, feeling the anonymity of the Internet is a more inviting and less

As beneficial as the Internet can be to students, it’s not always what it’s cracked up to be. Much of the concern about using the Internet to complete schoolwork is the reliability of the information on the Internet. Many sites offer reliable and well-researched information, but many do not. Students, especially younger students, may not be capable of discerning fact from fiction and will simply take the written word on the Internet as truth. That may land students in hot water or make it more difficult for them to understand their subjects.

Another significant disadvantage to using the Internet to complete schoolwork is that students may be tempted to cheat. Because the Internet is so vast, students might be tempted to cut and paste answers to homework problems from the Internet or copy information from Web sites and claim it as their own, feeling as if there is no way their teachers will ever find out. Some students may not even understand that such cutting, pasting or copying is wrong. But in addition to being wrong, such behavior, whether students are caught or not, also makes it harder for students to learn the material, which will make it more difficult for them to grasp key concepts going forward.

The Internet can also be a significant distraction to students. Social networking sites can quickly distract kids from their schoolwork, costing them valuable time they should be devoting to their studies.

For more than a decade, the Internet has proven a valuable resource for students across the globe. But students must recognize there are advantages and disadvantages to relying too heavily on the Internet when pursuing their studies. BS137267

OPENING DAY – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 REGISTRATION INFORMATION NEW TO OUR DISTRICT? - If you are new to the Cowichan Valley School District, you can find your neighborhood school by using the school locator on our website – www.sd79.bc.ca (under Quick Links). Please register at the school during the week of Monday, August 26 to Friday, August 30. (Note – registration for new students attending Thetis Island School is at Chemainus Elementary Community School.) We require the student’s birth certificate or passport as well as the parent’s identification and proof of residency; a BC Care Card is not acceptable. Parents should accompany the student. Please bring the student’s most recent report showing final marks.

KINDERGARTEN - All schools in our district offer full-day Kindergarten. Register by contacting the school during the week of Monday, August 26 to Friday, August 30. If this is not possible, register on opening day. Children entering Kindergarten in September must be five years old by December 31, 2013. We require the student’s birth certificate or passport as well as the parent’s identification and proof of residency; a BC Care Card is not acceptable. Kindergarten students have gradual entry to schools.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - Students with special needs who register during the year will start school after a transition meeting has been held at the school.

New students who register during the year will start attending on the following day.

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 – MORNING ATTENDANCE ONLY Cowichan Valley Elementary Schools (including grades 4 – 7 at Lake Cowichan School) will dismiss three hours earlier on opening day.

As space and special needs placements are a concern, this will allow for new enrollments to be carefully considered and enrolled for success.

RETURNING STUDENTS Most schools post information for parents regarding the first day of school.

SECONDARY STUDENTS All secondary schools will dismiss three hours earlier on opening day.

FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE Frances Kelsey Secondary – Grades 8, 9 & new students only Cowichan Secondary – Cowichan Campus – Grade 10 & new students only Lake Cowichan School – Grade 8, 9 & new students only Cowichan Secondary - Quamichan Campus – Grade 8, 9 & new students only Chemainus Secondary – Grade 8 & new students only CVOLC – First Day: Wed. Sept.4th for all students.

Detailed program and course information is available at each of the schools. Students must be registered and course assignments resolved before the first day of classes.

Counsellors are available at the school from Monday, August 26 to Friday, August 30.

BUS SCHEDULES – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 MORNING SCHEDULES - All elementary and secondary school bus routes will follow the morning bus schedules. See our website (www.sd79.bc.ca) for more information.

AFTERNOON SCHEDULES - On Tuesday, September 3, 2013 only afternoon routes will run three hours earlier than scheduled.

PLEASE READ THE SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE – MANY ROUTES AND SCHOOL TIMES HAVE CHANGED! Route information will be finalized August 26th and posted at the schools and on the district website (www.sd79.bc.ca). LAP, MAP and accommodations for students with Special Needs will be available in the Transportation Department after August 26th. Bus routes and times are subject to change – please have your child at the stop 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

Please refer to the Transportation page on the District Website to review changes to transportation policies and bus fee payment information. Invoices for bus fees will be issued at the end of September.

Don’t forget to register for the school bus before September. Bus registration forms may be found on our website or visit the Transportation Department after August 26th. Remember, all bus riders must be registered each year! If you have questions about your bus schedule you may contact the Transportation Department at 250-748-1066.

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How badly does the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ new owner and president want to fill the seats in the Island Savings Centre this season?

Badly enough that he’s coughing up some of the money to pay for season tickets.

Cory Wanner, the Saskatchewan businessman who acquired majority ownership of the team at the end of last season, has offered to pay the first $100 of every adult, senior or student season ticket purchased before the end of business hours on Friday, or 50 per cent of child tickets.

“He’s really generous,” said Capitals director of sales and marketing David Van Deventer. “He’s trying to bring fans into the rink.

That’s the bottom line.”

Van Deventer is quick to point out that this is not a discount put forward by the team. Wanner is putting up his own money to make season tickets more affordable.

“As director of sales and marketing, my own bottom line is not affected by this,” he emphasized. “This is an individual who happens to be affiliated with the team.”

Wanner brought in new head coach and general manager Bob Beatty during the off-season to restructure the team, and they are both highly anticipating the beginning of the B.C. Hockey

Esser claims discus gold at Canada Games KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Capitals hopefuls battle it out during a scrimmage at the Island Savings Centre on Monday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] League season, which is just around the corner. The Caps are holding training camp, featuring plenty of new faces, this week, with exhibition games starting on Friday.

“Cory is just very excited to get the hockey season started,” said Van Deventer. “He can’t be here all the time, but when he is, he likes to make things happen.”

In addition to Wanner’s offer, the Caps have rolled back season

ticket costs to early-bird prices.

Once the owner’s cash is factored in, adult tickets are $197 for the season, senior (55 and up) tickets are $145, student tickets are $120, and child (12 and under) tickets are $39.50.

To purchase tickets, call David or Amy at the Capitals’ office at 250-748-9930, ext. 221 or 224, or email david.van@cowichancapitals.com or amy.blatchford@ cowichancapitals.com. Office

hours are Wednesday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m.

The Caps have two exhibition games scheduled this weekend, against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs at Fuller Lake Arena on Friday, and against the Nanaimo Clippers at Lake Cowichan Arena on Saturday. The Caps and Clippers will meet again at Lake Cowichan next Tuesday. All games are at 7 p.m., and admission is $5 at the door.

Another classic fall ball tournament in Glenora KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Strawberry Vale Braves won the A division at the Gord Closson Fall Classic softball tournament last weekend, but the big winners were the Erickson family.

Wendy Erickson, who is undergoing stem cell treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and her husband Jamie received the proceeds from the tournament, a total of $11,278.50.

“It’s just crazy,” said tournament organizer Leanne Closson. “With the $2,000 from the Davey Derby, that put us up there.”

A representative from the longrunning Dave Nicholson Memorial Fishing Derby in Port Renfrew turned up at the Glenora ballfields with a generous donation from his group. That was added to the usual funds raised by the tournament, beer garden and concession, and plenty of other donations.

“People were coming up to me all weekend and just handing me money,” said Closson.

Ten teams took part in the tournament, with the Braves topping

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Rick Smith pitches for the Rangers in the A division final.

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the field by beating the Rangers, a Duncan team, in the A division final. Another local team, Dogpatch, came third, followed by Baker Supply from Victoria.

In the B division, Oak & Carriage came out on top, followed by the Barts, the Spartans, the Gators, the Port Alberni Native Sons and Gord’s Geriatrics.

Team MVPs included Warren Hewitt (Rangers), Andrew Piecknick (Dogpatch), Derek Calnan (Braves), Kirkland Lum (Baker Supply), Blair Campbell (Spartans), Myles Beauchamp (Gators), Dave Devana (Oak & Carriage), Paddy Bruce (Barts), Eddie Smith (Native Sons), and Gord Closson (Geriatrics).

Individual and team awards were also handed out. The Geriatrics received the Danny Mattin Award for the most sportsmanlike team, and Dom Mansueti took home the Mr. O’Keefe Award for the most sportsmanlike player.

Paddy Bruce was named the Ron Dill most inspirational player, and Tanner McQuarrie was named the Wilkie Weekend Warrior. Jim Ingham was named the favourite umpire, and Kathi Britten received the Most Positive Person award.

Donors and sponsors of the tournament included Dave Beal, Dean Bell, Flynn’s Fish and Chips, Sally Beal, Robin MacDowell and Labatt’s, Shawnigan Lake Subway, and Ralph Dill. Moo’s Pizza started a raffle for free pizza for a year, for which tickets will also be available at this weekend’s All Chicks tournament as well.

The All Chicks tournament also takes place at Glenora, with the eight-team field kicking things off at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday. Sunday games start at the same time, and the last game both days is set for 4 p.m.

Recent Frances Kelsey Secondary School graduate Agnes Esser topped the discus field at the Canada Summer Games, which wrapped up last Saturday, as she led a strong Cowichan contingent with Team BC in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Esser, who won gold and silver in the high school track and field championships in 2012 and 2013, respectively, won national gold at the Canada Games with a throw of 46.14 m, 1.54 m ahead of the silver medallist. She finished just outside the medals in shot put, placing fourth in Canada.

Mill Bay’s Jessye Brockway came home with a pair of bronze medals, placing third in para female shot put last Monday, then duplicating that result in discus the following day.

Also from the Cowichan Valley, Jamie Ashcroft finished fourth in her 100m heat and advanced to the B final, where she ended up third, placing 11th out of 23 runners in the field. Ashcroft was also part of the 4x100m relay team that placed second in its heat and fourth in the final, just missing a medal.

Cobble Hill’s Maya Munzar represented B.C. in triathlon, placing 14th in the individual event and fifth in the women’s relay.

Like Esser, Brockway, Ashcroft and Munzar are also Kelsey graduates.

Two more athletes who call Nanaimo home but have learned much of their craft in the Cowichan Valley also fared well at the Canada Games.

Brentwood College School grad Martin Barakso helped B.C. to gold medals in the men’s four and eight rowing events, where his teams had perfect results, winning both heats and finals.

Faye Tuck, who competes with the Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club, finished ninth in the 49kg class, winning her final bout by pin.

Rounding out the Cowichan Valley contingent was Robyn Willow, a rowing coach at Brentwood College School who filled the same role with Team BC in Sherbrooke.

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Weather can’t stop Wilson mixed doubles tourney KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Minor weather issues got in the way a little, but the South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club’s Kay Wilson Memorial Mixed Doubles Triple Knockout tournament on Aug. 9-11 was a hit with its attendees regardless.

“We’ve already had quite a few nice letters from people,” said organizer Sheila Biondo, who was receiving positive feedback within days of the tournament.

Limited to just 32 pairs, the event was an easy sell-out, attracting participants from across B.C., from North Bend and Bellingham, Wash., and from as far away as Maryland.

The couple from Maryland was visiting the west coast anyway, Biondo noted, but it’s still noteworthy to have entrants from so far away.

When all was said and done, all the winners came from within the province of

British Columbia, however.

In the A division, Daniel Skillings and Kelsey Anonsen defeated fellow Victoria duo Jared Martin and Johanne Mui 7-5, 6-2.

Two more Victoria teams met in the B division final, with Mady Star and Adam Guenter beating Julian Sparkes and Carola Daffner 6-4, 6-3.

Curtis Hamilton and Mary Wu of Penticton won the C division when their opponents, Thelma Legge and Henry Hohlachoff of Victoria withdrew in the first game of the final match.

Rain tried to play havoc with the event, striking first on Saturday morning and sending the players indoors to the Arbutus Ridge tennis bubble. The finals were played indoors as well. The weather cleared up later on Sunday, but it was too late to move the tournament back to the grass courts.

“It did get better, but people had to leave,” said Biondo.

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To take advantage of this offer, simply has generously offered to pay the first contact David or Amy at the Capitals $100 of every adult, senior or student office. Reach David at season ticket bought this week, before 250-748-9930 ext.221 or david.van@cowichancapitals.com. close of business Friday, Aug. 23. On Reach Amy at 250-748-9930 ext.224 child tickets, he will pay 50%. This or amy.blatchford@cowichancapitals.com. translates into ticket prices of $197, Office hours: Wed. – Fri. | Noon – 5PM. $145, $120 and $$39.50!

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Lauren Bailey takes Louistik de Breuil over a jump at Arbutus Meadows. [SUBMITTED]

QMS riders stay busy throughout summer KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

It’s almost time to head back to school, but some Queen Margaret’s School students have continued to represent their school throughout the summer.

Earlier this month, a pair of student riders from the QMS equestrian program travelled to Carnation, Wash., for the Evergreen Classic Horse Benefit Show, and both came home with ribbons.

Lauren Bailey, who is about to enter Grade 12, won reserve champion in .80 Jumpers on Louistik de Breuil. Kassidy Keith, who is entering Grade 10, won champion in Children’s Equitation and reserve champion in both the Modified Junior Amateur and Children’s Hunters divisions on Go Shorty.

QMS head equestrian coach Cheryl Keith joined the riders in Washington.

Over the summer months, Keith has taken QMS riders to several competitions, something she sees as important for the young riders.

“These events are important for rider development,” she said. “Shows like Arbutus and Thunderbird assist our girls to improve their showmanship, develop their equitation skills, and learn to cope with the stresses of competition in a sportsmanlike manner. I am always proud of how our students are positive ambassadors for the program at QMS and the sport as a whole.”

It began with senior riders heading to Arbutus Meadows at Nanoose Bay for the Arbutus Derby, where they claimed several top placings.

Christine Coels, who is heading into Grade 10, placed first in 2’3” Junior Amateur Hunter Derby and third in 2’3” Low Hunter on Clockwork. Alice Young, entering Grade 12, finished first in both 1.1m Schooling Jumper and 3’3” Low Hunter on Piccadilly. Danielle Holmes, a QMS grad now serving as the school vet, claimed top spot in 2’9” Low Hunter, 2’9” Junior/Amateur Hunter Derby, and 3’ Foxstone Hunter Derby on Go Shorty.

Next, Keith took her team to Langley for the West Coast Classic Show and Western Family Show.

“I think non-riders have this misconception that the QMS stables are a quiet place during the summer.”

CHERYL KEITH, QMS equestrian coach

“I think non‐riders have this misconception that the QMS stables are a quiet place during the summer,” said Keith. “It’s quite the opposite. Our coaching staff, horses and students are deep in a marathon of competitions. This sport demands a lot from us.”

In Week One, Coels was champion in Short Stirrup Equitation and Short Stirrup Hunter on Clockwork, and Keith was champion in Second Year Pregreen on Go Shorty.

In Week Two, Emily Cake, heading into Grade 8, was Reserve Champion in Pre Child Equitation and Pre Child Hunter on Debonaire. Coels was reserve champion in Short Stirrup Hunter and won the Leading Junior Lady Hunter Rider award.

Kassidy Keith on Piccadilly finished eight in the Canadian Equestrian Team Medal competition and earned the Washington Good Hands and Seat award. Finally, Luci Sliwowska placed second in .75m Jumpers on Mr. Playboy.

The riders then went back to Nanoose Bay for the Arbutus Meadows Island Classic. On Debonaire, Cake was champion in Pre Adult Hunter 2’6” and 2’6” Jumper, as well as first in Welcome Jumper .75m and Pre Child Equitation 2’6”. Kassidy Keith placed second in 1.25m Jumper Classic on Crackerjack, and in Low Hunter 3’6” on Louistik de Breuil. Coels was Reserve Champion in 2’3” Welcome Hunder and first in Short and Long Stirrup Equitation on Arius. Sliwowska placed second in .74m Jumpers on Mr. Playboy, and Bailey finished first and second in Children’s Hunter on Louistik de Breuil. Holmes, on Go Shorty, was champion in Adult Hunter, first in 3’ Low Hunter, and first in Victoria Saddlery Combined Medal — Gymnastics Phase.

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