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Police are suspecting foul play in the disappearance of Delores Brown, who was last seen on July 27. [SUBMITTED] Nigel Kuzemko, centre, announces the joint project with acting Malahat Chief Tommy Harry, left, and band CEO Lawrence Lewis, right, to a packed house at the Kwunew Kwasun Centre. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Malahat band makes deal with Steelhead LNG KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Malahat First Nation and Vancouver-based Steelhead LNG have entered into a partnership to develop a liquefied natural gas facility — to be known as Malahat LNG — at the former Bamberton site south of Mill Bay. Representatives of the Malahat and Steelhead made the announcement on Thursday that they had entered into a mutual benefits agreement and a longterm lease. “We are honoured to be here Citizen Banner Ad 2015.pdf today to celebrate our agree-1 ments with the Malahat Nation,”

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Steelhead CEO Nigel Kuzemko said. “As a B.C.-based LNG development company, we are committed to early engagement with First Nations and getting things right. That is why our first step over the past 13 months was to develop a close working relationship with the Malahat Nation based on trust and respect.” The proposed facility would have an expected capacity of up to six-million tonnes per year, and would include floating liquefaction facilities moored to the 07-24-15 3:40 shoreline andPMminor supporting land-based infrastructure.

Between construction, operation and decommissioning, it could provide up to 30 years of revenue generation for local, provincial and federal governments, as well as up to 200 long-term positions, as well as training and employment opportunities for members of the Malahat First Nation and other Island residents. “As a Nation committed to improving the quality of life for our people, we are excited about this opportunity with Steelhead LNG,” acting Malahat Chief Tommy Harry said. See LNG DEAL, Page 2

Foul play suspected in Penelakut disappearance LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Foul play is now suspected in the disappearance of a young woman from Penelakut Island. The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit, Island District Tactical Team, RCMP Air Services, Search and Rescue teams and the community have been searching for Delores Brown since she was reported missing on July 29, 2015. “The whereabouts of Delores Brown remains unknown and the search continues,” Island District RCMP spokesman Cpl. Darren Lagan said Aug. 19. “Brown has never gone missing before; which raised the concern of family, friends and police. Her uncharacteristic disappearance and details of the investigation have led investigators to believe the disappearance of Delores

Brown is as a result of foul play,” The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit are continuing the search for Brown and circumstances surrounding her disappearance. “Police have made no arrests in connection to this investigation and do not believe there is a risk to the public at this time,” Lagan said. Brown is described as a First Nations woman, 19 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds. She was last seen walking on the Penelakut Island on Monday, July 27. Police are asking anyone who may have seen Delores since that date or who has information on her disappearance, to contact the Ladysmith RCMP at 250245-2215 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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LNG deal ‘another step forward’ for Malahat Nation MALAHAT, From Page 1

Catalyst has reduced the flow of the Cowichan River to 4.7 cubic metres per second. [CITIZEN FILE]

Catalyst reduces river flow to keep water in lake SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Catalyst Paper has reduced the flow of the Cowichan River to 4.7 cubic metres per second, down from about 5.5 previously. Catalyst Crofton environment manager Brian Houle said the summertime stepdowns have become the new norm. “We’re to the same flow we were at last year at this time. As long as we continue to get an annual drought we’ll be in this situation of annual reductions,” Houle said. “It’s kind of a function of the weather.” The goal is to keep more water in Cowichan Lake for the fall. “We are pulling out water at a lower rate to let it last longer,” Houle explained, noting a river flow of 4.5 cubic metres per second can be sustained longer than the previous 5.5 cubic metres per second and the seven cubic metres per second before that. According to Cowichan Watershed Board coordinator Rodger Hunter the flow is technically now at 4.7 cubic metres per second. “Now they’ve gone back up a little bit because it’s tricky at 4.5 to maintain the 2.83 cubic metres per second below the Catalyst intake that’s required. If the flow is 4.7 when they take their water it assures that 2.83 cubic metres per second is left, which is what is required under their licence,” Hunter said.

Catalyst’s licence says the company is supposed to keep the flow at seven cubic metres per second flow in the river through the summer but climate change has changed the reality of that happening. “There was no appreciable snow in the mountains this past winter, we had a dry spring and we began this summer well below the top of the weir and so in order to ensure that there’s water for fish and that Catalyst can operate,” the flow needed to be reduced, Hunter said. “Everybody wants there to be water in the fall for the salmon to migrate. It’s a no brainer. And Catalyst wants water in the fall so they can continue to operate. So the goals are aligned.” The big thing for the future, Hunter said, is somebody needs to take out a licence to increase the storage in the lake. Whoever has a “dog in the fight” could apply, he noted. “That needs to happen. Somebody needs to take out the licence and the weir needs to be raised.” The province, the federal government, local government and Catalyst all have reason to apply. “All those entities could have an interest in taking on a licence,” he said. “Someone needs to step forward and do it. It’s not that easy, however, as in the past some residents have opposed the idea of more water in the lake as it could lead to property loss.

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“In 2015, our Nation developed a Comprehensive Development Plan that reflects our people’s needs and their vision of how we want to develop our Nation. We recognized that to achieve that vision, we needed to look beyond our Nation to develop new business relationships and economic opportunities. “Since then, we have made significant progress, and this proposed LNG project with Steelhead represents another step forward in that direction. It is also an indication that our Nation is open for business and that we welcome the chance to explore opportunities with those who respect our lands, social and cultural values, and who are prepared to work with us in a truly strategic manner.” The 525-hectare Bamberton site was purchased by the Malahat First Nation last month, tripling the size of their territory. In April, Steelhead and the Huu-ay-aht First Nations announced a $30-billion LNG project in the Alberni Inlet. In 2014, the company applied for five licences to export up to 30 million tonnes of LNG per year over 25 years. Four of the licences will be allocated to the Huu-ay-aht project, and the remaining one will be allocated to the Malahat facility. Malahat/Mill Bay CVRD Area Director and former provincial Green Party candidate Kerry Davis was eager to learn more about the project. “It’s a lot to process in such a short time,” he said. “There are certainly many details that need to be worked out. There are an enormous number of questions.” There is still a lengthy process to go through before it becomes a reality. “The CVRD is still looking at what the implications might be,” Davis pointed out. “But it’s still very early stages, so it’s hard to say exactly what will happen. I’ll absolutely be watching with interest. I’ve already had quite a bit of feedback from local citizens.” CVRD chair Jon Lefebure was also interested to hear more about the deal, but expressed support for the Malahat’s

economic development efforts. “I think we have to be aware that individual bands are trying to create employment for their people, and we have to be considerate of that when we are thinking and talking about development,” he said. “I’m generally supportive of First Nations’ efforts to create economic development in their communities.” Lefebure has personal concerns about how lucrative LNG will actually be. “I’m personally leery about the promises of LNG. I’m suspicious because what I hear is that they’re creating LNG projects right across the world. The idea that we could get a lock on it and get an incredible advantages from it is a dream. It’s a highly competitive business. I think it’s going to drive the price of gas down, and there will be a lot less profit in it than they say.” The Malahat First Nation is currently without a governing body. Chief David Michael Harry resigned from the position last week amid allegations that he had been receiving payments from the operators of a controversial contaminated-soil-dumping operation at Shawnigan Lake. The former chief’s uncle, band councillor Tommy Harry, took over as interim chief, only to resign days later, along with the other two remaining councillors, in order to force a new election on Nov. 2. Elections were originally scheduled to take place in January. With files from Lexi Bainas

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$8,600 boost for salmon project LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Members of the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society work to move fish fry from rapidly drying pools along the bed of the Robertson River. [SUBMITTED]

Robertson River salmon get hand from stewards LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Efforts to help the Valley’s hard-pressed fish population are continuing as the drought goes on and on. Members of the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society were out again Aug. 18 as part of their Fry Rescue Tuesday program, moving 8,000 to 10,000 fish from drying pools in the Robertson River. “It’s really more like the Robertson linear gravel pit these days,” the workers posted on the

group’s Facebook page. The fish were released into Bear Lake after they had time to acclimatize to the warmer water there. “We got about 40 chinook fry and DNA sampled many of them. We now have over 100 DNA chinook samples from the Robertson, Ashburnam and Sutton Creeks. We will be ending the DNA sampling now as we have plenty to work with. Testing will be done soon and we are looking forward to the results. We have lots to learn about our local chi-

nooks,” they said. Parker Jefferson and Bob Crandall gave a presentation on this year’s fry monitoring and rescue operations at the Cowichan Stewardship Roundtable meeting on Thursday morning. Even as far back as May, the problem with fish habitat had emerged. “We knew what to expect but it was still shocking to see it. The south side tributaries are nothing but huge piles of gravel with a few disconnected pools full of fish,” they posted May 28.

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he project is five years late, incomplete, riddled with deficiencies, and much of the technology may already be out dated.” It is thus that the Panorama Public Health System was described recently by British Columbia’s auditor general, Carol Bellringer. Panorama is an IT system bought and paid for by the provincial government (to the tune of at least $115 million) after the SARS outbreak in early 2003. It was supposed to “improve management of communicable disease outbreaks and immunization programs across the coun-

try.” It’s a laudable goal and we can see that it is important to be able to properly track disease outbreaks and who has been immunized and who hasn’t. Other provinces, including Ontario and Quebec did also implement the same system. But just because everyone’s doing it doesn’t mean anyone got a good deal. “Panorama has been impacted by defects from the start,” Bellringer reported. “It is inefficient to use, burdensome to public health staff, and requires ongoing financial support.” Apparently we continue to spend about $14 million a year

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on this turkey. But anybody can get a bad deal, right? Software is buggy and they don’t necessarily get it right the first time. In this case, however, when things started to go wrong, problems were compounded, leaving taxpayers worse off than ever. “Of particular concern, is not only a failure to control costs, but decisions that unnecessarily increased costs,” said Bellringer. “When IBM could not deliver on the original contract terms, we saw no evidence that the ministry considered other options such as contract termination or alternate systems.

Instead, the Ministry of Health renegotiated with IBM in a way that transferred financial risk from IBM to taxpayers.” That last is enough to make the blood boil. To its credit, the Ministry of Health has acknowledged some of the issues in the auditor’s report and says it is taking steps to make corrections. But it does argue that Panorama is better than what they used to have, as if that is some kind of high praise. It reminds us forcefully of the expensive, obsolete nightmare that was the BCeSIS system that our schools were forced to

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I attended all of the 39 Days of July Festival again this year in Charles Hoey Park and City Square also the fabulous parade. I must say it’s an amazing, relaxing,welcoming and friendly atmosphere for one and all The musicians and performers were beyond excellent, each and everyone of them coming from near and far. There was certainly something for every age group. Longevity John Falkner is a remarkable individual whom has truly fulfilled his dream making it all come to life for each of us to enjoy. Tim Flannegan the amazing wonderful sound man goes above and beyond his capabilities. There aren’t enough words to describe how much these two great individuals mean to us. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication for which doesn’t go unnoticed.

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adopt. It cost the district $1 million, never worked right, then was discontinued. We’re concerned that a big $14 million a year is still going to try to make Panorama work well for us. Given the history of the project, that’s not comforting. But we did have to love this bit of bureaucratic bafflegab at its best from the Ministry of Health press release: “We also recognize the need for a collaborative leadership approach for large IT projects.” Hopefully they’ll actually come up with something more meaningful in terms of action.

Find more suitable locations for your signs This is an open letter to the people who are desecrating some of the beauty spots in our little town of Chemainus. I am speaking to those electoral candidates who have the unmitigated gall to plant their ugly signs in our beautiful flower beds, specifically at the Henry Road traffic circle. I want you to know that, as a volunteer who has put my heart and hands and back into helping create these works of art over many, many months by planting and fertilizing and weeding, and dead heading and planting again and weeding again and again on hands and knees, I have been

more than dismayed to watch in one day the blooms that have been cultivated, be hidden and ruined by these ugly signs. How dare you so thoughtlessly run roughshod over such labours of love. If you must, put your signs in areas that are overgrown or unkempt, or better yet in the municipal dump where they truly belong. Rowan Raphael Chemainus

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Family left wondering why solar light stolen In the past week of Aug. 15 our family was disgusted that a fabric rose solar light was stolen from a family grave at Mountain View Cemetery on Drinkwater Road. It had been placed there in April by family from Ontario. Two other solar lights had damage to them. What would make you steal from a grave? Did you really need this solar light that badly?? Did you realize that this was stolen from our niece’s grade? Do the right thing and return it. Sheila Mason Duncan

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Last week’s question: On August 7 we asked you: Are you paying attention to the federal election campaign yet? A) Yes 54.3% B) No 45.7%

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After reading multiple letters regarding the dumping of contaminated soil I noted that all the letters seemed to be from Shawnigan residents. In order to insure this wasn’t NIMBY I visited the site and surrounding area. All was going well until I visited the CVRD office. I wanted to see a typical map of the area. The CVRD did not have one. How could they make any kind of assessment of the possible problems that might arise without this document? I was led to believe that most of the material was coming from the Capital Regional District so I ask why, if this is so safe, they do not dump it in their own watershed? I ask why do we have the expensive CVRD if they cannot stop this? Maybe we should get rid of it (CVRD) and use the money saved to legally stop this imposition. Jennie Stevens asks “What use is the Ministry of Environment?” It would seem to me that it is as useful as the Utilities Commission who, with regards to the ticking time bomb spy meters, has decided that it is much harder to take a picture of an analog meter as opposed to a digital one. Or is it that it is so much more difficult to interpret that they have hired a bunch of fifth graders? I apologize to fifth graders.

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Three halls among nine new CVRD heritage sites SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Nine new sites have been added to the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s Community Heritage Register. The Register was created in 2009 and is the official record of sites within the CVRD’s borders deemed important to the region’s heritage. The new additions join eight others to bring the Register to 17 sites in total. “I feel that the Heritage Register is important for our communities,” said CVRD board vice chair Lori Iannidinardo, the director for Area D (Cowichan Bay). “It shows where we have come, what we have done and celebrates our region. Additionally, it shows all the contributions that have been made.” A trio of west Cowichan halls has made the cut: The Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake and Youbou Community halls have been recognized for their long-term social and recreational contributions to their respective communities. So too have Old Mill Park and Memorial Park, both CVRD community parks. Old Mill Park (on Recreation Road in Shawnigan Lake), was the mill site of Shawnigan Lake Lumber Company from 1881 to 1945. Three mills were eventually built there as fire claimed the first two. Memorial Park (in the Cobble Hill village) is the site of the Cobble Hill cenotaph, first unveiled in February of 1920 by Premier John Oliver to commemorate those lost in World War I. “Growing up in this Valley I would hear all the stories. I remember the people and places of the past,” Iannidinardo said.

“One that comes to mind is the Shearing family tree. The connection is to my Grade 7 teacher Helen Gosnell in the old Mill Bay School. Our son also registered the tree with a picture of nine of us linking our arms around it.” The Shearing Tree, a thousands-of-yearsold Douglas Fir that was left standing by William Shearing when he cleared his Cobble Hill farmland in the early 1860, is now on the Register. The Sahtlam Fire Hall has been placed on the Community Heritage Register for its cultural and social contributions to the community of Sahtlam. The Kingzett Lake Lime Kiln and Ceramic Well, formally protected by Heritage Designation Bylaw in 1977, have also been added to the Community Heritage Register. The Carlton Stone House, a private residence, was nominated by its owner and placed on the Register for its architectural and historic values. Built in 1915, the Miller Road home was originally constructed for Carlton Stone, who arrived on the Island from England in 1910. He went on to become a major player in the logging industry and sold the home in 1926. “We have so much to recognize and our local government has a done a wonderful job recording this,” Iannidinardo said. The Register is far from complete. Community and Regional Planning staff plan to continue identifying and documenting the Cowichan Valley’s significant heritage sites as a long-term project. Visit www.cvrd.bc.ca/heritage to view the full list, to nominate a site, or to learn about the Cowichan Valley’s heritage. 7085418

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With Rock of the Woods 2015 now in the books, promoter Dave Bain is already planning for next year. The process that led to this year’s event — the fifth time Rock of the Woods has been held in the Cowichan Valley — was an onerous one that left organizers with precious little time to put the festival together. Regardless, it still went over well with the crowd and with other stakeholders. Bain says there were no noise complaints from neighbours this year, and that other interested organizations only had positive things to say. “We’ve had rave reviews from the CVRD, RCMP, the fire department,” Bain said. “It was great to see the volunteer fire department, the RCMP, the bylaw officer really take ownership of the festival and support it by helping us make sure we were successful in our mandates.” Although some naysayers were concerned about safety at the location in Sahtlam alongside the Cowichan River, the lone medical emergency at the four-day event in late July was a bee sting. As he did last year, Bain offered free tickets to people who live near the festival site, and more than 30 took up the opportunity. “They all loved it,” Bain said. M a n y f e s t i va l a t t e n d e e s

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ing it upon themselves to keep tidy. “Teardown took no time at all,” Bain said. “Everyone cleaned up after themselves.” Bain has often talked about how Rock of the Woods is about building a community, and the way everyone at the festival acted was proof that the community is coming together. “I can’t say enough about about the volunteers, the patrons, the staff,” he said. “Everyone does it for the festival. They’re there for a greater good, and that was really evident this year.” Among those who checked out the festival for the first time this year was CVRD Shawnigan Lake area director Sonia Furstenau,

who took her family to the event for one evening. “It seemed very well-run,” she said. “It seemed organized. I was surprised to see lots of other families with young kids.” Furstenau said she is “a bit sensitive to noise” and felt it was loud in the stage area, but found that wasn’t the case once she got away from the natural amphitheatre where the music is played. “When we got up the hill, we couldn’t really hear anything,” she said. Furstenau isn’t sure she would go back to the festival, but not because of her own experience there. “I’m probably more folk than rock, but I would recommend it

for other people,” she said. “It seemed to have a nice vibe.” CVRD chair and North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure also attended an evening of the festival, and was pleased with what he saw, “I was certainly impressed with the security,” he said. “I showed up neat and tidy, and they still checked out my car and opened the trunk.” Lefebure also liked the setup of the festival grounds and the fire-prevention plans. “There were some fire concens expressed [prior to the festival], but the site is fairly green, pretty damp, so even though the rest of the area is pretty dried out, it is less susceptible.” Bain has long wanted to have a bursary program for Valley high school students who want to study the arts. That program was almost in place this year, but wasn’t feasible when it took so long to get the permits the festival required. He is determined to make it happen next year. That’s not the only improvement he would like to make for next year, but it all hinges on getting approval for the 2016 festival as soon as possible. “The faster the permit goes through, the more infrastructure we can add and the more changes we can make to the site to make sure everyone feels their concerns are addressed,” he said.

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From livestock shows (above) to sheep-shearing (below), the Cobble Hill Fair offers agriculture-related events of all sorts. [CITIZEN FILE PHOTOS]

Get the family together for the 106th Cobble Hill Fair at the historic fairgrounds this Saturday. This hallmark event, begun in 1909, showcases all that is great about living in the South Cowichan district. Cobble Hill and the surrounding area was founded on the agricultural industry and the area’s rural nature and relaxed lifestyle. Every fair is alive with activity and entertainment for the whole family, celebrating the past while cultivating the future. This year, the Lieut. Gov. Judith Guichon will attend the fair, participate in the parade, officially open the event and then dedicate a new barn. Guichon is an appropriate guest. Before she became lieutenat governor of B.C.,Guichon owned and operated a ranch in the Nicola Valley, where the family has ranched since 1878. She has also studied holistic management, which promotes sustainable management of livestock: an idea she introduced to B.C. ranchers. Guichon has also served her community on a number of fronts, as well as providing leadership to her area’s 4-H club. “One really big thing at this year’s fair is that at 11 a.m., after opening the fair, the lieutenant governor will be dedicating a

new barn that’s been donated to the Farmers Institute by a very generous Vancouver Island family,” fair spokeperson Gerry Giles said. “That is really something spectacular and we really think that will set the tone for the whole day.” Giles, among many others, is excited to meet Guichon. “I’ve never personally met her so I’m really looking forward to it,” she said. “I’ve heard so many terrific things about her and the way she has of meeting and greeting people. It’ll be a great experience, I know.” The new barn Guichon will be dedicating is a special project. “We were very fortunate in that George Baird knew a person and we were in the right place at the right time. We wrote out a proposal for a new barn. The money was part of a legacy to remember a person on Vancouver Island and we submitted that proposal and we were successful. It’s now completely finished. It’s a huge project. The new barn is 100 feet by 32 feet with an overhang that allows us to tie up cattle outside of the barn; it also has a cement floor. It’s going to be a really welcome addition, a big venue that is able to be rented out for a variety of different things..” The facility will really add to the year-round usefulness of the fairgrounds, Giles said. “Evergreen Independent School

is looking at renting that facility for their gymnasium. We’ve had a number of inquiries, too. And that’s where we held this past weekend’s very successful Cops for Cancer event.” Cobble Hill Fair president Dave Bilkoski is expecting amazing things at this year’s Fair. “We were fortunate to have received a $100,000 Community Works Fund grant to upgrade the infrastructure of our 94-year-old community hall,” he said Being considered for improvements are: a new hot water on demand system, new furnace, updated electrical system, natural gas installation and a new commercial stove for the kitchen. “We will finish off by painting the interior of the hall giving it a much needed face lift,” Bilkoski said. The Cobble Hill Farmers Institute was incorporated on Nov. 3, 1914. The the organization is now approaching its one hundred and first year of operation and it’s been an interesting journey. “As an organization we are very proud to carry on with the rich legacy the early pioneers left to our community. On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to extend our appreciation to all of our hard working volunteers for their tireless dedication year-round. See THE FAIR, Page 14

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and those who work year round to stage our fair.” Baird also thanked the members of the fair committee and “all of the volunteers who help to ensure your day at the Fair is enjoyable.” The Cobble Hill Fair is indeed a beloved institution for many Cowichan residents: a superb way to bid farewell to summer while celebrating everything we’ve all enjoyed during the past year. Everything kicks off with a pancake breakfast starting at 7 a.m. and then, at 8:30 a.m. the horse show begins and then it’s time for the parade. At 9:30 a.m., the colourful cavalcade, led by Lt. Gov. Guichon, sets off, going around the Cobble Hill fairgrounds, ending up by entering the grounds themselves

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Bate could remember when ‘Colvilletown’ was just a “mining hamlet of some 45 buildings [and] the Indian camps;” when the “main part—nearly the whole—of Nanaimo was composed of the Bastion and a white-washed row of houses standing on a rising eminence a little way from the waterfront—the grassy slope between the buildings and the harbour looking as fresh as spring...” Bate had a way with words, too, as evidenced by his speeches and published reminiscences of earlyday Nanaimo. His introduction to Vancouver Island occurred on Jan. 18, 1857, with his arrival at Fort Victoria aboard the vessel Princess Royal. Late of Birmingham, Eng., he was 19 years old and, with his cousin and uncle, in the employ of the Hudson’s Bay Co., who posted him to Nanaimo. There he served as clerk, accountant and chief cashier (originally under his uncle, George Robinson) until 1869 when his employers sold their coal mining operations to the Vancouver Coal Mining and Land Co. Bate was part of the deal, as manager, a post he held for 15 years. He’d found time to marry Sarah Anne Cartwright of Worcestershire and begin a family of eight sons and daughters, be elected as mayor and the city’s first justice of the peace. As well as first chairman of the Board of Education, Library Institute and Hospital Board committeeman, and government agent. Not to mention his memberships with the Masons, Oddfellows, Foresters, etc. There was the suggestion of a senatorship, too, but that would have meant his having to leave Nanaimo so he declined. He’d also tried his hand at publishing, having established with three friends (one of them up-and-coming coal baron Robert Dunsmuir) the Nanaimo Gazette, on Bastion Street. It failed in only six months, all partners losing their investments—a novel experience for Bate and Dunsmuir. Half a century after, Bate returned to journalism with a fascinating, well-written series of reminiscences in The Daily Herald. That newspaper is gone, too, but Bate’s eloquent word-pictures of a young Nanaimo are, fortunately, a matter of record. In 1925, Mark Bate was 90 years old. That year, City Hall honoured him with the unveiling of a commissioned portrait by artist George L. Southwell. In his acceptance speech Bate said he’d been lured to B.C. by his uncle’s letters about the Fraser River gold rush. As it happened, the closest he came to mining was working in his office, later as manager of a coal mining company in “the City of Black Diamonds”. He highlighted some of the changes which had occurred over the past 71 years, all but licking his lips at his favourite memory: “And then the ham was real ham, so different from the kind...on the market today.” He died two years later while visiting family and friends in England. His body was returned to his adopted Nanaimo for a civic funeral and interment. Thus it should come as no surprise—indeed, it’s only fitting—that Nanaimo maps show Bate Point and Mark Bay, the southern tip and recess of Newcastle Island. Qualicum area has 3100-foot-high Mount Mark, overlooking Horne Lake, which was named for him by his friend and brother-in-law, HBC trader Adam Grant Horne. www.cowichanchronicles.com

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Branch 53 of the Royal Canadian Legion presents a cheque for $3,584.29 from the Poppy Fund to Cowichan District Hospital Foundation chair Alison Taylor. The funds will purchase an ice machine and dispenser for the Intensive Care Unit. ICU manager Griffin Holme, manager amd site manager Vanesse Swanson received the donation from Alycejoy Blom and Maggie Chambers. [SUBMITTED]

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Approximately 120 church members and visitors attended the installation service for Pastor Paul Roggow at Trinity Lutheran Church in Duncan on Aug. 16. Pastor Roggow replaces Rev. Robert A. Willie who retired on Dec. 31 of last year after 32 years of service. [SUBMTTED]

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Editor’s note: If you haven’t met “Flo” yet, this superhero is visiting Cowichan communities this summer, helping us face down a severe drought and water restrictions. Cowichan Watershed Board summer student Lauren Frost reports in weekly as Flo visits local watershed heroes to learn more about their work (and snap a selfie)! LAUREN FROST GUEST COLUMNIST

ame: Adrian Southern Occupation: Owner/Founder, Raincoast Aquaponics Why Flo likes him/her: Water Conservation Hero Flo: Hi Adrian. Let’s start with how long you have lived in Cowichan Region. Adrian: I grew up in Cowichan Bay, and recently moved back here from Nanaimo. Flo: You stand out as a friend of the watershed because of the efforts you make to save water. Thank you for that! What inspired you to start an aquaponic farm? Adrian: My hatred of weeding. Flo: Tell us more about what you do and how it helps conserve Cowichan water. Adrian: Our aquaponic farm is based on an ancient technique of rotating fish and vegetable crops, combining AQUAculture and hydroPONICS. The fish are grown in culture tanks which are connected to a

Raincoast Aquaponics founder Adrian Southern and water hero Flo. [SUBMITTED] thing for our watershed, what would it be? Adrian: Let’s stop wasting grey-water. Most Cowichan Valley resident use over 300 liters per day, excluding Ladysmith

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Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitation See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. ‡‡ $1,000 finance cash offer is a manufacturer to dealer credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Sierra, Terrain, which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. ‡ $10,000 is a combined total credit on 2015 Sierra Double Cab 2WD Kodiak consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $555 manufacturer to dealer Option ‘Kodiak Edition’ Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive), and $5,445 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. 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Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Terrain SLE-1 AWD. ** Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). + Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2015 Terrain the 2015 Top Safety Pick Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. ¥ Offer ap eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between July 30, 2015 through August 31, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) an value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutiv months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between July 30, 2015 through August 31, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). 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Thank you to family and friends for all your love and support and lots of â&#x20AC;&#x153;hugsâ&#x20AC;? that have helped us through this very difficult first year. All our love, Diane, Cam & Alison (Caitlan & Brandon), Catherine (Hudson & Spencer), Doug & Lindsey (Riley & Morley). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live for every hour in the day for we never own tomorrow.â&#x20AC;?

DEATHS

JENNER, Frances Kathleen (nee Mahon)

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dearest mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend on August 17, 2015 in Nanaimo, BC. Born on September 22, 1948 in Bracebridge, Ontario, Fran spent her youth growing up in Port Carling before moving with her family to Vancouver Island in 1966. Frances spent her adult life in Crofton and Duncan before moving to Nanaimo in 2010. Fran was predeceased by her mother Joy Mahon (Ingram), father William Schomberg Mahon; infant sister Sharron Mahon; sister-in-laws Shirley Mahon and Sally Mahon; and cousin Jeannine Ouimet, who was like a sister to her. Fran is survived by her brothers David (Heather), Jerry, Schomberg (Patricia) and Casey (Patricia); daughter Sharron (Brent) Cawley; son John (Tina) Jenner; grandchildren Brennen, Kevin (Amanda), Ryelen, Justin, Tianna and Jayden; great grandchildren Lucas and Alyssa; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Many thanks to all the kind and caring NRGH staff, Nanaimo Home Support, paramedics and firefighters who looked after mom during her times of need; especially for the care received in her last days. No service or celebration of life by request. Flowers gratefully declined; however, if you wish to honour Franâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, please consider a donation to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. http://www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/ Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Celebration of Life for BRIAN ROBISON Aug 21/46 to Feb 8/14

Jeffry W, Pritchett (Mutty) May 1, 1957 to August 23, 2006

In Loving Memory of Our Son Jeff Too soon gone, but dearly missed. Love you always and think of you daily.

In Loving Memory

Lucy Mary Quaife

Like leaves on the trees, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an Autumn in every man. You left us in Autumn too. But we still remember many happy seasons spent with you. We still miss you and talk of you often.

June 30, 1910 ~ August 24, 2009 Remembering you yesterday, today and tomorrow. As always, Marlene DEATHS

Gordon Earl (Bud) Lawson February 2, 1927 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 17, 2015 Born Lewiston, Idaho

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bud â&#x20AC;&#x201C; loving husband of 60 years to wife Doreen. Devoted father to daughter Kathy, sons Ken (Heidi) and Dave (Sherry). He will be greatly missed by all his grandkids and great grandkids. Predeceased by his mother Edna Lawson, father Gordon Lawson, sister Ruby, brother Bob, half brothers Rick (Sue), Reg and Ron (Boni) and Ednaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s companion George Whitaker. Survived by sister Evelyn Dey, brothers Cliff (Birdie), Bill (Irene), sister in law Elma (Bob), brothers in law Bud Towle (Audrey), Norm Towle (Julie), as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. He worked at Honeymoon Bay for 35 years. They owned Towlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Trailer Park, then moved to Duncan area in 1995 to enjoy retired life. His health declined after 2 strokes in 1998. Thanks to the Maple Bay First Response and Ambulance Attendants. Our appreciation and sincere gratitude to the wonderful, caring nurses on the second floor at Cowichan District Hospital and also Dr. H.W. Wong. A service will be held at First Memorial, Monday, August 24 at 1:00 pm, with reception to follow. Flowers are greatfully declined. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memory. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES (250) 748-2134, Duncan, B.C. Condolences may be shared online at www.dignitymemorial.ca

Rehearses Monday nights - Duncan. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 18+, read music & enjoy singing challenging repertoire, contact Christine Dandy 250-715-1568.

INFORMATION Edward Shepperd January 31, 1923 August 25, 2008

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This event will be held at TRANSFER BEACH PARK at the KIN HUT LADYSMITH, BC from 4:30 to 8:00 PM on August 21, 2015

CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept. 5,6 and 7 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

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White, Rose Marie (nee Turko) May 1, 1941 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 16, 2015 the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Rose White on August 16, 2015 at the Cowichan District Hospital surrounded by her family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer. Rose is survived by her loving husband R John of 54 years; her children Debbie (Willi) Konn, Rick (Lori) White; grandchildren William (Vanessa), Amanda, Breanne (Tyler), Ashlee (Alex); special great grandson Jaeden; her mother Mary Turko and her siblings John (Betty), Bill (Lynn), Bob (Judy), Ann (Ed), Doug (Rosa), Maryann (Steve) and their families. Rose was born in Golden, BC May 1, 1941 and her family moved to the Lake Cowichan area in 1943. Rose met John and married in 1961 and moved to Duncan and started her family. Rose was a stay at home mom that dedicated all of her time to her family. It was important that she was always in the kitchen cooking special meals, never a dinner went by without a fancy dessert. Mom always opened her home to welcome family and friends to a good meal or visits on the sun deck. One of her joys in life was hosting regular lunch time meals with her grandson William and his high school friends. A special tradition she held on to each year was Christmas baking with Debbie and Amanda. The family would like to thank Dr. Postuk and the staff of Cowichan District Hospital for all of their care and compassion through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Glenora Community Hall, 3660 Glenora Road, Duncan, BC from 1:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 pm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom we love you and will miss you so much, forever in our heartsâ&#x20AC;? Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment.

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FOODSAFE COURSES Level 1. Aug. 22nd & Sept. 19th $75/person. Location: Island Savings Centre. Register online: www.saferfood.ca or 250-746-4154 START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

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MARINE ENGINEERING and Deck Officers required for civilian positions with the Department of National Defence Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet in Victoria and Nanoose Bay BC. Online applications only through the Government of Canada website jobs.gc.ca. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications. Engineer Reference# DND15J-009781000048, Selection Process# 15-DND-EA-ESQ-394701, Link https://emploisfp-psjobs. cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/ applicant/page1800?poster= 820743. Deck Officer Reference# DND15J-013566000006, Selection Process# 15-DND-EA-ESQ-394258, Link https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp -psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/ page1800?poster=817589&to ggleLan guage=en. PossibilitĂŠs dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;emploi MĂŠcaniciens de marine et officiers de pont requis pour des postes civils Ă la flotte auxiliaire des Forces canadiennes du ministĂ¨re de la DĂŠfense nationale Ă Victoria et Ă Nanoose Bay en Colombie-Britannique. Postuler en ligne seulement par le site emplois.gc.ca du gouvernement du Canada. Les candidats doivent possĂŠder toutes les qualifications essentielles. MĂŠcanicien

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: GM vehicle key on the dyke close to Beverly Corners on Aug 11th. Call 250746-1594

TRAVEL TIMESHARE CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program stop mortgage & maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Sale of 1963 Jaguar XKE: 1963 Jaguar XKE 2DCPE (886415) belonging to James Lorne Hull and David Hull will be sold at Mill Bay Storage Complex Sept 30, 2015 at 1pm.

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)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

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Jeanette Doucette

April 12, 1918 - August 16, 2015

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Grandma passed away gently on August 16, 2015. She will be sadly missed by, daughter Bonnie Woodside (nee Allen), granddaughters Sherry (Reid) Godfrey, Tracy Haugland, Melanie Haugland, daughter-in-law Linda Allen, granddaughters Meighan Allen, Lisa (Ben) Rittenhouse. Great grandchildren Sterling, Jordan, Jill, Paige and baby Felix. Pre-deceased by Russ Allen (husband) Marc Doucette (husband), Woody (son-in law), James (son-in-law), Barry Allen (son), Sterling (grandson) and Johnny (grandson). She was a member of the Legion, Branch 210. She will be remembered as having a strong will to survive life with grace and elegance. Dr. Reimer was more than a doctor, he was a friend with kindness and compassion to both our grandparents. There will be no service at her request. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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FARM WORKERS SEEKING SEASONAL Greenhouse workers in the Ladysmith area. 1 position available immediately. Job includes: general greenhouse labour such as pruning, picking, grading and packing. Must be hard working, physically fit, able to work at heights and willing to work in greenhouse conditions. Seasonal F/T, week days and weekends, $10.49/hr. Training available. Also seeking for Jan. 2016, 3 positions to fill. Fax resume to Island Hothouse Inc. 250-2462933 between 10am and 4pm. www.islandhothouse.com

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Server / Line Cook Required for permanent part-time position. Must have Serving it Right Certificate and be of legal age to serve alcohol. Bring resume in person to: 5838 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC

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VALLEY calendar Miscellaneous • Bring a lawn chair and blanket and join Kerry Park Recreation Centre for Summer Movies in the Park on Field A, starting at dusk (9:15 p.m. approx.), Aug. 22: Cinderella. Admission by donation, snacks available for purchase. Info: www.cvrd.bc.ca • Canadian Firearm Safety Course (non-restricted and restricted) starting Friday, Sept. 18, Duncan. Info and registration: Mike 250748-0319 or canadianfirearmsafety@shaw. ca • 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. newlifechurch.ca/ register • Love horses? Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association needs dedicated volunteers in lots of different areas. Help our special needs riders to reach their goals in the ring. No experience necessary, training provided. Info: 250-746-1028, email info@ctra.ca, website www.ctra.ca • Duncan United Church Thrift Store, operating for 20 years, supports outreach programs. Great bargains, reasonable prices. Open Fridays, 9 a.m.1:30 p.m.

Seniors • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre pancake breakfast, Saturday, Sept. 12, 9-11 a.m. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre 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! • Dance to music from the 50s and 60s at Valley Seniors Centre, 198 Government St., every Wednesday, 3-5 p.m., $5. Info: 250-746-4433. • Lake Cowichan’s air-conditionded 50 Plus Activity Centre open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Bridge, canasta, cribbage, shuffleboard, pool, line dancing, music. Exercises 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Bingo for over 19

Wednesday, 1 p.m. and Sunday, 7 p.m. Kitchen serves home-made lunches, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., weekly specials. Banquets, bazaars and bus trips organized throughout the year. More volunteers wanted. Info: 250-749-6121. • Va l l ey S e n i o r s Activity Centre, 198 Gover nment St., Duncan open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. $20 per year. Carpet bowling, cribbage, billiards crafts, bridge, choir, bus trips on our own bus. Live music Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dances every 1st and 3rd Saturday evening 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Open to public for Bingo each Tuesday. Many special events throughout the year. Check out Monthly Newsletter a t valley-seniors.org and consider membership if you’re 55 years or older. Info: 250-746-4433. Info: 250-746-4433 or www.valley-seniors.org

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• Kerry Park Skating Club Registration. Jump Start program for those who can’t wait to get on the ice, one or two weeks, starting Aug. 24-Sept. 4. Register by Aug. 15. Main registration for Kerry Park Skating Club at Mill Bay Hall, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m.. Info: Deb 250-743-5176 or www.kerryparkskatingclub.ca • 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. • 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 • Art Film Night at Sylvan United Church, monthly double features $5. For info see Facebook page or sign up for distribution list at artfilmnightatsylvan@gmail.com • Interested in rocks? The Cowichan Valley Rockhounds meet the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Duncan Airport. Info: 250-743-3769.

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LMG reloads for another cup run CORE RETURNS:

Roster bolstered by new additions KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The core of Cowichan LMG’s 2015 Jackson Cup-winning team will be back for the upcoming Vancouver Island Soccer League season, but head coach Glen Martin is always looking for ways to improve his team, and once again, he has a cast of new recruits that should help get the squad to yet another level of play. Heading into last season, Martin added scoring stars Paddy Nelson and Cooper Barry to the roster. This year, he has bolstered the lineup with defender Ryan Ashley, goalkeeper Sam Hutchinson, and homegrown midfielders Mason Chang and Govinda Innes. Ashley and Hutchinson both hail from Victoria, but spent the last four years playing for St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. Now that they’ve graduated, they’re back on the West Coast. Both of them had played with other Cowichan LMG players in the past — Ashley with the Victoria Highlanders and Hutchinson with Vic United — so it was an easy decision to play for Cowichan. Hutchinson feels he brings a good level of experience to his new squad. “Four years of playing at different ends of the country,” he said. “Knowledge from growing up on Vancouver Island, and the experience of playing soccer on both coasts.” The biggest difference between soccer on the two coasts? One has snow, the other doesn’t. Ashley, who has been a defensive partner of Cowichan main-

Ryan Ashley (in red) and Steve Scott

Newcomer Mason Chang (foreground) and Cooper Barry practice with Cowichan LMG at Evans Park in preparation for the upcoming Vancouver Island Soccer League season. [PHOTOS BY KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] stay Tyler Hughes with the Highlanders, took the opportunity to gently rib the veteran when asked what he brings to the team. “Some youth, some speed to make up for Tyler,” he said. “Someone to run around where he tells me to go.” Chang grew up in Duncan, but played most of his high-level soccer in Victoria. “I played here until I was about 13, then I started commuting to

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Innes not only grew up in the Valley, in Lake Cowichan, but he has previous experience with Cowichan LMG. He played a season with the club five years ago, cracking the roster before he turned 17. Since then, he has spent four years playing in the German fourth division. This past summer, he played with Dallas City FC in the NPSL. “Germany was amazing,” Innes said. “It was nice because you’re

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playing against the reserves for the pro sides. The way they think strategically is amazing. It was a bit of a culture shock.” Innes’s mom still lives in the Cowichan Valley, so coming back here was a natural choice. “It’s nice to come out and play with these guys again,” he said. “It’s also nice because they’re the best team.” In addition to Hughes, Nelson and Barry, other veterans coming back from last year’s championship team include captain Jesse Winter, Kevan Brown, Dan Citra, Stu Barker, Steve Scott and Brad Archibald. Martin plans to start with a small roster and add players as the season progresses, including some from the University of Victoria and Vancouver Island University once their seasons are over. “We’ll start with low numbers, about 13 or 14 guys,” the coach said. “It’ll be good for the guys at the start of the year; they’ll get lots of playing time. So far, we’re looking good. We have low numbers, but there’s quality there. We’re going to build on it as the season goes along.” The idea is to peak for the playoffs, making another run at the Jackson Cup and continuing to pursue the elusive provincial championship. Cowichan has been to five of the last three Jackson Cup finals, winning three. They’ve been to the B.C. semifinals twice in that span, but haven’t been able to get over the bump to the last game. “We’re the defending [Jackson Cup] champions, the defending league champions, there’s lots of motivation,” Martin said. The players feel it too. Ashley says his main goal this year is to win provincials. “I think everyone here wants to do that,” he said.

Valley athletes lead Team B.C. against U.S. Nine Cowichan Valley rugby players will be suiting up for a pair of matches this weekend as B.C.’s U18 women’s team takes on the U.S. U18 women’s squad at Brentwood College School on Friday and Sunday. Brentwood students Delaney Martin, Brooklyn Navarette, Avi Sharabi, Mckenna Haz, Denise Roy and Ciel Arbour-Boehme will don the Team BC jersey along with Cowichan Secondary players Hannah Morten, Mariah Fontana and Emily Lindsay. The B.C. women, who recently won the Western Canadian Championships with a two-game sweep over an all-star team of players from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, will be one of the first opponents for the newly created U.S. U18 women’s team. Friday’s game will go at 4 p.m., and Sunday’s match is set for 9 a.m.

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’Rays make the provincial and national scenes KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Duncan Stingrays are on a break from swimming until September, and justifiably so, after the busy summer the team has had, including appearances at the AA and AAA provincial championships and the Canadian Age Group Championships in Quebec. Five Stingrays were able to attend the Swim BC Long Course AA Championships in Kamloops at the end of June, with another six unable to attend due to graduations or other commitments. The five who did make it were among more than 400 competitors from across the province. Dylan Kruger and Mary Paridaen vanVeen achieved personal bests in 100 per cent of their races in Kamloops, while the other three — James OgiharaKertz, Sophie Paridaen vanVeen and Montana Prystupa — had PBs in all but one of their events. Prystupa finished in the top five in all of her races, winning one gold medal and two silvers. Mary Paridaen vanVeen was top six in all her races, with a pair of silvers, and Sophie Paridaen vanVeen made the top four in all her races and picked up a bronze medal. Ogihara-Kertz made the top 10 in each of his events and picked up a bronze, and Kruger had two top-eight results. Mary Paridaen vanVeen also

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sary for the 13-year-old girls 100m backstroke, and Castle’s time of 33.97 seconds surpassed the standard of 34.10 for the 50m breaststroke. Those were the second Canadian Age Group qualifying times for both swimmers. Three qualifying times are required to attend the meet. Castle got his third qualifying time at the Nanaimo Riptides Time Trial on July 9, and joined Savanah VanNieuwkerk at the Canadian Age Group Championships in Quebec City on July 29 to Aug. 3, where they were among nearly 900 other swimmers. VanNieuwkerk had personal bests in all of her events, while Castle had PBs in all but two of his. Castle also set new Stingrays records in two events. His time of 2:44.36 set a new mark in the 13/14 male long course 200m breaststroke, beating Stephen Shumka’s 29-year-old record by 1.55 seconds, and his time of 5:14.29 beat his own record of 5:26.06, set this past June. Both Stingrays climbed the national rankings in all of his races. VanNieuwkerk’s biggest jumps came in the 100m and 200m breaststroke, as she moved up 13 spots in both races to 14th and 17th, respetively. Castle’s biggest leap came in the 200m breaststroke, moving up three spots to 20th in Canada. OF

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Maturing Isles aim for top two in South Division KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

With their first preseason exhibition game set for this Sunday in Nanaimo, the Kerry Park Islanders took to the ice earlier this week for training camp at Kerry Park Arena. A few faces were missing as camp opened, but Islanders owner Mark Osmond was optimistic about his team’s chances in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League this season. “We have a lot of returning players,” he said. “I’m liking our team this year.” The Isles have a handful of players who will attend junior A camps right now: Lynden Eddy and offseason acquisition Dawson Haines with the Cowichan Valley Capitals, Taylor Armbruster with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, and Leighton Williams with the Coquitlam Express. Haines is a product of Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey who was drafted by the WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors in 2013 and spent last season with the Castlegar Rebels of the Kootenay junior B league. “We could lose players to junior A, which would bite us,” Osmond said. “But at the same time that would be good for our program.” The team has already lost star forward Braedan Cross to the Nipawin Hawks of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

Islanders veteran Lynden Eddy and new assistant coach Aaron Spotts discuss strategies as camp opens at Kerry Park Arena on Wednesday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] Cross played the last three years with the Islanders, recording 133 points in 115 games, including a team-high 61 points in 48 contests last season. Only two players — forwards Matt Osmond and Cody Short — aged out after the 2014/15 campaign, so unless several others move up to junior A, this year’s team should bear a strong resemblance to last year’s. “We probably won’t have a lot

spots to fill,” at camp. The Isles have 24 forwards battling for an expected 14 spots and an astounding nine goalies contending for two spots. Pickings are relatively slim on defence, but the Isles should be fine if their core from last season comes back. There are two 15-year-old forwards in camp: Samson McLean and Isaac Tonkin-Palmer, both members of the bantam Kerry Park team that went to provin-

cials last year. Although it’s highly unlikely either one will crack the roster full time, Osmond hopes to see them frequently as affiliates. “Maybe we’ll get them for a year before they head off to junior A or the WHL,” the owner said. Head coach Dale Purinton will be back behind the bench once again, with Aaron Spotts joining the staff along with returning assistants Trevor Hynes, Robert

Davison and Rob Webb. Osmond’s immediate goal is to beat the Victoria Cougars for the first time since he bought the Isles in late 2012. The Isles will get their first chance to do that when they open regular season against the Cougars in Victoria on Sept. 10. His goal for the season is to compete with the Cougars for the South Division title. “I’d like to see us in the top two [in the division],” he said. “Victoria is going to load up. I thought they might struggle because of all the guys they lost, but they’ve made a push to host the Cyclone Taylor Cup [Western Canadian championships], so they get a bye into that tournament and they’ve been doing some recruiting.” The Isles haven’t finished higher than fourth since they moved to the South Division in 2011/12, but Osmond feels good about this year. “Our team is maturing,” he said. “We’ve been building to get to this point. I expect us to be in the top two.” The Isles will play their first two exhibition games on the road, visiting the Nanaimo Buccaneers this Sunday, followed the first half of a home-and-home series against the Peninsula Panthers on Aug. 28. On Aug. 29, they host the Panthers in their exhibition finale.

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