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Back-to-back searches on Aug. 18 and 19 had Cowichan Search and Rescue crews on their toes. Cowichan SAR search manager Shauneen Nichols said it’s very common to have multiple calls in a short period of time. “Lots of time it comes in threes,” she said. “It’ll be quiet and then for whatever reason, boom, boom, boom and we just get everything put away and one bit of paperwork done and we’re back out there again.” That’s what happened last week and fortunately, the specialized unit was able to locate everyone that had been reported missing. A visiting group of 15 tubers from Victoria had started their river quest earlier in the day at the Cowichan Lake weir but by nightfall six of the twenty-somethings were unaccounted for. “They were tubing from the weir down to Skutz Falls and had no idea how long that would take,” Nichols said. “So one group got out at Trestle 70.2. It was getting dark so they made the good choice to get out there and walk back to the parking lot.” Another group of three went out a little father before opting to get out of the water.

“It’ll be quiet and then for whatever reason, boom, boom, boom and we just get everything put away and one bit of paperwork done and we’re back out there again.” SHAUNEEN NICHOLS, SAR search manager

“The group of six carried on but they did stop. They did stay put and we were able to locate them,” Nichols said. “Actually it was an RCMP officer that located them and then we helped bring them out. They were on the beach right beside the water in flip flops and bathing suits so they were cold and thirsty and hungry.” By then it was the wee hours of Wednesday morning. “It was a happy ending,” Nichols said. The team was stood down shortly before dawn. But they didn’t rest for long. On Wednesday evening, the team was called out for a missing 80-year-old man between Lake Cowichan and Youbou. “He had gone out in the morning, I believe he was looking for areas to get firewood later on in the season when the woods were more accessible — just doing a drive-around — and he didn’t come home around noon which was unusual for him so his wife got hold of the RCMP,” Nichols said. See MAN LOCATED, Page 5

A big bull elk in the Cowichan Lake area, not unlike those who have been keeping police and conservation officers busy in Youbou recently. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Cougars and elk and bears, oh my! Animals go wild at Cowichan Lake LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Nature has been wreaking havoc in the Cowichan Lake area lately, with no fewer than three noteworthy close encounters between humans and wild animals recently. On Tuesday night, a hungry bear wandered into a garage in Lake Cowichan while two boys were skinning a deer, scaring them into the rafters before making off with the carcass. “A bear actually entered the garage and took the deer that was hanging there right off the hook and beetled off out of the

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Boston terriers take over Cowichan SPCA claim to have already paid deposits on dogs LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Already dealing with a flood of calls following the announcement that they’d received 27 Boston terriers last Sunday, the Cowichan SPCA has also fielded claims about the ownership of the animals. Tina Heary, senior animal protection officer for the BC SPCA, said that although the animals are now legally in the hands of the Cowichan shelter, efforts are being made to accommodate those who say they have purchased some of them. “The lady who was breeding the dogs was hospitalized and we were contacted by her husband who was distraught that his wife was terminal and was unable to care for all of these dogs,” Heary said. “He asked if it were possible to surrender them to the SPCA’s Cowichan Shelter. That’s how it started. The shelter, of course, thought they were doing a good deed for the dogs and for the family in reaching out and accepting them,” but subsequently prospective puppy-owners came forward. “While they were certainly lawfully surrendered to the SPCA and have become part of the SPCA’s animals in care, the

shelter in Cowichan has tried to be as reasonable as possible to those that have put a deposit down,” Heary said. “Those people were invited to contact the shelter and demonstrate that they had something: a paid-for slip, a purchase contract or something in place so they could speak to the shelter manager and then potentially establish themselves as part of the conversation.” But, Heary explained, the SPCA also wanted to ensure the placement was a good fit for the animal. “I know the manager has met with and come to some agreement with some lovely people who were in line for the breeder’s puppies. I think they are doing the best they can at the shelter under those circumstances to please and appease everybody.” According to Sandi Trent, manager at the Cowichan & District SPCA branch, there’s definitely been a cuteness overload at the facility in North Cowichan. The new intake of four-legged guests includes 16 puppies and 11 adults. The puppies are all four weeks old, and the adults (one male, the rest female) range in age from one to three years old. Trent posted on the branch’s Facebook page “Due to the overwhelming interest and the number of applications the branch has already receive for the Boston terriers, we are currently not taking any further applications.” Heary said it’s been challenging but the

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He was down, but he was still responsive,” she said. “Our one tracker has a very high level of first aid so he started first aid and we called the ambulance immediately. “The gentleman was only about 60 metres off-road so we were able to bring him out to the ambulance and off he went.” Nichols said her crew doesn’t know the man’s condition. “Lots of times we don’t. We come in, we do the job and head home and get ready for the next one,” she said. “You just have to let go.”

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Preferred hospital site gets our thumbs-up A

t first blush the preferred site chosen by the Cowichan Valley Regional Hospital District seems like a sound choice. It’s early days, and, as with everything, there will no doubt be some in opposition to situating a new facility just south of the intersections of Herd Road and the Trans Canada Highway, on Bell McKinnon Road. We’re interested to hear what the objections turn out to be, as it seems like a good choice at first glance. The location just outside of Duncan is convenient enough to the city while providing enough

property to build the necessary facility. Road access is good and upgrades will be necessary, but we’re not talking twinning the Malahat here — a good thing for the pocketbook. No doubt some of the neighbours will object to increased traffic in their area, which is a valid concern and will be inevitable wherever the hospital locates. On the plus side, having a hospital nearby can actually raise property values in neighbourhoods. However, a hospital in this location would almost inevitably increase the pressure to develop

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more residential density in the surrounding area, and this spot currently boasts big properties that, while many of them are not being farmed now, obviously used to be, including the properties in question for the hospital itself. While we are assured that the land is not in the Agricultural Land Reserve, it clearly could be used for farming and traditionally has been. It is always sad to see former farmland — whether it falls in the Agricultural Land Reserve or not — eaten away by development. That is one of the strongest objections to the siting of the new police station near the

Cowichan Commons mall. It is important to preserve the farmland we have that is close to our urban centres. Urban sprawl is something that all communities must guard against, and ours is no different. This certainly seems to us to be the biggest pitfall at present but.... There is no doubt that Cowichan needs a new hospital. We published a story several years ago now about how bits of the building were actually falling off. It doesn’t get too much more cut and dried than that. We’re thankful that there

Living longer means making clear goals

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Why I am going to live to be 100-plus: Very few people die after 100. How do you achieve that? The first thing you need is a clear goal of what you want to achieve. I want to make the world a better place for my descendants; at least to the seventh generation. This changing and evolving planet must be taken care of as it is our lifeline. Without consumable water, breathable air and nutritious food we die. However in our stupidity we are jeopardizing our existence; and worse yet, for mainly economic and material acquisition we en masse destroy each others’ lives and degrade our humanity. Hopefully by the time I reach 100 I will have made the world and us better. I will need your help.

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doesn’t seem to be any movement towards just simply closing up shop here in the Cowichan Valley in favour of shipping patients to bigger centres in Nanaimo or Victoria. We wouldn’t put it past some of the bureaucratic bean counters who seem to love centralization above all things, whether it actually serves the population better or not. We cannot think of a better site than the one being proposed that would be both big enough and still have the proximity to town. So, weighing the pluses and the minuses, this one gets our initial thumbs-up.

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LNG is not in anyone’s best interests LNG is NOT in interests of British Columbians, Canadians nor world population! • Carbon emissions are massive — all additive to current levels. • Contravenes BC Legislature of Clean Energy Act. • Costs too high, return too low! Our heating costs will increase dramatically (as in Australia) and damage to water quantity and quality in times of decreasing rainfall with droughts indicate very prudent restraint indeed. Carbon emissions are massive — all additive to current level. Petronas LNG plant initial capacity (pacificnorthwestlng.com/

learn-about-pacific-northwestlng/pipeline) needs two billion cubic feet per day natural gas, ramping to 3.6 billion cubic feet/ day. At max capacity LNG production is 18 million metric tonnes LNG per annum (mtpa) — converts to 2.64 billion cubic feet/ day of natural gas output or 73.3 per cent of gas that went in! A loss of 36 per cent of gas/energy. Carbon dioxide emitted by this project at capacity is 70 million long tons per year (0.117#CO2/ cubic feet gas). This is 4.37 times CO2 emissions by B.C. motor vehicle fuels in 2013! And this is CLEAN? This is equal to 9,589 loaded 20 ton flatbed trucks. If they were bumper to bumper those trucks would stretch 110 miles or 175

kilometers — think of a line of flatbeds from Vancouver to 25 kilometres past Hope which dump their load each day and reload each and every day! And (apparently) no carbon tax at $30 per tonne that WE pay! Our government “stands on guard for thee”? I think NOT! Say NO for now; perhaps later! There are better, cleaner ways for Asian power. Bob Conibear Duncan

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Why does the only the Municipality’s grass die? Okay, what happens to grass when it turns brown? The politicians inform us that our lawns don’t die but instead go dormant. However, the municipality and school districts continue watering the playing fields in order to, and I quote, “avoid having to do costly replacements of turf in the fall.” Doesn’t the grass on the playing fields go dormant after it turns brown? Hubert Crevels Lake Cowichan

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Solar saves money and the environment Since I was unkindly named an “insincere” carbon buster, I would like to reply to Mr. William’s July 15 opinion piece “No environmental benefit to solar power in B.C.”. In brief, Mr. Williams is right about some details, but then uses those details to wrongly conclude there are no overall benefits of solar energy. As stated in his article, hydro power is a green source of energy. But his implication that solar is less green is doubtful. Dams and hydro reservoirs produce greenhouse gases during both their construction and operation; solar panels produce pollutants only in their manufacture. But yes, panels made in China have low environmental safeguards, although they are increasingly made in North America. So shall we call it even this far into the debate? But let’s look at the financial costs. Mr. William’s article pretends that the cost of $10,000 or more for solar panels is a clear argument against them, without mentioning comparable costs for hydro. That makes no investment sense to me. My solar farm of 192 panels will produce electricity costing about 10 cents per kWh. Since I make enough electricity to avoid Hydro’s tier 2 cost of 11.3 cents per kWh, that gives me a modest four to eight per cent annual return on my pension investment. Perhaps Mr. Williams is an astute investor and can make more on a $10,000 investment. But I prefer my low-risk solar investment compared with wildly risky and unpredictable stock markets. In addition Hydro costs, and rates, will

increase when the real cost of Site 1 comes due, when their debt is paid, and after they add huge costs for upgrading and maintaining transmission lines. So the 9.9 cents per kWh that Hydro now pays for my electricity almost certainly will increase over time, but my costs will not — solar panels require little maintenance. So my profit may rise, like the sun. The City of Kimberley has just installed over 4,000 solar panels. Kevin Wilson, their economic development officer, says that solar “helps diversify B.C.’s power supply”... making it “more resilient.” And solar panels will operate in times of climate change-related drought, which is happening right now. And finally, I have not yet addressed this critical environmental issue because I know Mr. Williams does not accept climate change — unlike scientists and most Canadians. But for the rest of you readers, if the world converts all its fossil fuel energy to renewable solar and wind — which it is starting to do — massive investments in renewable energy will be needed to keep society going. Early adopters in the Cowichan Valley are helping to drive this global shift that will see carbon emissions decrease globally while solar prices fall to one-third that of hydro power and even less compared with fossil fuel power — for the social, environmental, and economic benefit of us all, including Mr. Williams. So install solar and make money; then plug in your electric scooter or car, pay zero for gas and save more money...and the environment. Peter Nix Maple Bay

Keep your dogs away from our chickens I am sick and tired of people who feel they can let their dogs run wild on the Trans Canada Trail near the Kinsol Trestle. Over the last four years we have had numerous attacks on our chickens and goat because people pay no attention to the signs at each gate

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cially if it’s following people,” he said. Norris also reminded people: never run from a bear, never feed a bear, and keep food locked away. Also, keep dogs on leashes when walking the Trans Canada Trail. In another wildlife incident at Cowichan Lake, police were notified Tuesday of a possible cougar sighting at Youbou Road and Adelina Lane. The cat is believed to be a male, about six feet long. “We will respond to them if something’s going on and people need assistance for pubic safety,” Olsen said. “But generally, when we get these kind of calls we refer them to Conservation because that’s up their alley.” Norris noted that his group had no success tracking down the cougar. “We’ve heard of a cougar in Youbou following people, but we haven’t been actually able to verify that,” he said. “However, there are various calls about a cougar hanging around town; there was a report this morning of it lying out, sunning itself. It was gone by the time we got up there, though.” The safety advice for cougars is similar to that for bears:

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Aquatic centre maintenance schedule to be reviewed FIELDS: Constantly being analyzed with keen eye on conservation SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure will meet with senior staff by early fall to discuss if a change to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre’s maintenance schedule is warranted. “Quite frankly, we understand why people are concerned,” CAO Dave Devana said last week. Some residents believe it is wasteful to flush 1.7 million litres of water from the aquatic centre’s pools in the middle of the driest time of the year. Others, however, see the benefits of routine maintenance and regular sanitation. With more summer droughts looming, citizens urged the municipality to rethink the schedule in attempt to at least use less water when perhaps conservation is needed most. “I very much appreciate the people who are out there watching and they’re very concerned about any use of water,” Lefebure said. “There are real definite benefits to the municipality to conserve water and to have a culture of conservation.” Coun. Al Siebring noted that despite public perception, there is no water shortage in the municipality. “We don’t have a wa ter shortage when it comes to the aquifer,” Siebring said. “It’s healthy.” It may well be, Devana noted, but the longterm health of the aquifer is unknown.

“The province is currently studying the relationship between the river and the aquifer and that’s ongoing,” Devana said. “We’ve been monitoring the aquifer for 40 years. Things are going to evolve, we’re going to know more and hopefully that will change our management practices in some way. Or not. We know what we know and we don’t know what we don’t know.” In the meantime, Devana and Lefebure will sit down with the pool’s managers to access the plausibility of a schedule shift. “Is there another time of year that we could do the maintenance program that would not collide with the late August timeline, which is probably the worst possible timeline? It’s the best possible timeline from the operation point of view but the worst time from a water perception point of view. That’s something we’ll discuss,” Devana said. But it’s not that easy as employees’ collective bargaining agreements include shutdown conditions so it’s not just a simple date switch. “There’s a lot involved here because employees understandably aren’t working when there’s a shutdown, there’s been agreements about that so if we are going to change it, it’s going to require work,” Devana said. “We will report back after we’ve had time to think about it. I’m sure we’ll be able to come back to you in September.”

Playing fields will die without enough water Looking at water as it relates to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre isn’t the only thing on North Cowichan’s list these days. Coun. Joyce Behnsen ran into a municipal staffer at Evans Park the other day who said he was monitoring the effectiveness of the watering program. “Ernie [Mansueti, parks and recreation director] has been doing a lot to try to minimize the amount of water but maximize its effectiveness in maintaining the fields,” Devana said. Council has received criticism from the community for its green playing fields when the rest of the grass in the municipality is brown. To ensure adequate drainage in the wet season, the fields are planted on sand as opposed to regular dirt. Grass on top of dirt goes dormant when left unwatered whereas grass on top of sand just dies. “We’ve got to irrigate these sand-based fields and we’re trying to find the best way to do it,” Devana said. “We’ve changed a lot of things in the last little while to try to reduce our water use but not let the asset deteriorate to the point where it’s no longer good anymore and we need to do that because if we let these fields deteriorate then we are going to be replacing the fields and are you all wanting to move to artificial turf? I’m sure that’s not what you want.”

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This is one city record Nanaimo doesn’t advertise

Named for Canada’s last hangman, the Arthur Ellis Awards are handed out annually to honour the best crime writing in Canada. [SUBMITTED]

anaimo has a claim to fame that you’ll likely never seen in the Guinness Book of Records. Arthur Elllis set it back in 1913, but it’s not the sort of thing that chambers of commerce like to talk about, so it’s been all but forgotten. Mind you, not even Arthur Ellis bragged publicly of his feat until years after, and then only to a handful of professional acquaintances. So: Hands up all CHRONICLES of you who know T.W. Paterson that the quickest hanging on record was held on Vancouver Island, in the heart of the Hub City. I’ve told the story of Henry Wagner, the so-called Flying Dutchman, of how he and Bill Julian raided upper-Island coastal communities once too often and were caught in a police trap at Union Bay. Of how, when the dust — blood would be more accurate — settled, B.C. Provincial Police Const. Harry Westaway was dead, Wagner was in custody and Julian was on the run. Murder was a capital offence in those days and, for Wagner, it was the gallows. Which brought to his cell in the Nanaimo jail a visitor from the East. In private life the polite, bespectacled and mild-mannered English gentleman presented himself as Arthur English; when on the job,

he was better known — notoriously — as Arthur Ellis, Official Executioner to the Dominion of Canada. Or hangman if you prefer, although he hated it when people called him that. Years after, journalist B.A. ‘Pinky’ McKelvie wrote the story of the fastest-ever hanging for the B.C. Police magazine, The Shoulder Strap. In town to cover Wagner’s execution, he’d stayed at the Windsor Hotel

and had a friendly chat with a fellow out-of-towner. Mostly they talked about art and poetry, McKelvie mentioning almost as an aside that he was a journalist, in town for the “regrettable affair at the jail”. Upon taking his leave, the friendly stranger, who hadn’t identified himself, said with a wide smile, “I’ll see you later.” See EXECUTIONER ELLIS, Page 12

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Executioner Ellis aimed to break his uncle’s unofficial world record for the fastest hanging THIS IS ONE, From Page 11 “When I stepped through the little door into the high-walled yard of the jail,” McKelvie recounted years after, “to my surprise the first man I saw was my friend of the breakfast table”. Rushing up to the startled newsman, Arthur Ellis said, “You didn’t know you had the honour of breakfasting with the executioner.” “I certainly did not!” replied McKelvie, with a pronounced edge in his voice. Ignoring, or overlooking, McKelvie’s sudden chill, Ellis chattered on, then said that he wanted McKelvie to do him a favour. With a shudder, McKel-

vie listened as Ellis explained that this was the first time he’d been called upon to perform an execution on the west coast, and “conditions here are identical with those under which my uncle established a world’s record in execution in England in 1887. I’m out to establish a new world’s record.” He said he’d armed an attending policeman with a stop watch. He wanted McKelvie to stand beside the officer and “see that the instant the condemned man’s foot touches gravel when he comes through that door that the watch starts, and that it stops the second the trap is sprung.” McKelvie, who’d walked his

beat as a police reporter in Vancouver packing a .25 automatic, and who was there the day the chief of police was gunned down, quickly overcame his initial aversion to his breakfastmate-cum-hangman and agreed to participate in Ellis’s macabre quest for a new record. Actually, he said that he went along with it out of a sense of relief, so apprehensive had he suddenly become upon being told that Canada’s greatest executioner had a favour to ask of him. Bounding up the scaffold steps, Ellis turned, smiled, commented on Nanaimo’s glorious weather, and announced his intention to outdo his uncle. None of those there to conduct or to witness

this most sombre of occasions objected and he informed them that, when the condemned man appeared, they were to lift their hats—not out of respect for him but for the law. He then explained that the bottom of the scaffold, usually screened to conceal the condemned man once he plunged through the trap, would, for this special occasion, be left open so that they could see “everything.” As Wagner entered the courtyard, Ellis signalled for the countdown to begin. The moment the Flying Dutchman mounted the gallows, accompanied by a sheriff and a Salvation Army officer, Ellis sprang

forward with a black cap in one hand, leg irons in the other, hooded, hobbled the prisoner, positioned him over the trap and—just words into the Lord’s Prayer—threw the lever. Wagner crashed earthward and bounced violently at the end of the prescribed drop as Ellis shouted, “Time!” “Forty-seven seconds,” said the policeman with the watch. Ellis was ecstatic. Smiling widely and rubbing his hands, he informed those present that they’d just witnessed a new world record in hanging—11 seconds under the record set by his uncle, 26 years before. www.cowichanchronicles.com

Lower river cleanup this weekend LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Anyone with a yen to help cleanup the Cowichan River can join the effort on Sunday, Aug. 30, under the sponsorship of the Cowichan Watershed Board and Cowichan Tribes. From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the focus switches to the lower Cowichan. Everyone is asked to register at 9:30 at the Little Big House (find it behind Cowichan Tribes’ Si’em Lelum’ gym by following the signs.) “The Cowichan River is essential to sustaining life in the Cowichan Valley,” organizer Candace Charlie said. “We have the good fortune of living alongside one of only three Canadian Heritage Rivers in B.C. and to help keep it beautiful we are hosting the sixth annual Lower Cowichan River Clean-up.” Safe Youth Cowichan, an action group of concerned local young, is taking part in the event. “We understand the impact that community use has on the river and know that it’s our responsibility to help maintain the health of our watershed,” Charlie said. “We support the river cleanup and believe that together we can contribute to a future that includes clean, drinkable water and a healthy fish population. It’s a fun way to get involved and care for the river we all depend on and enjoy, so come join us and help us be the solution to river pollution!” Like last year, there will be coffee and treats at registration and a free barbecue lunch for volunteers at the end. There are also door prizes for participants. Anyone wishing to take part is asked to wear appropriate shoes and bring gloves as well as a change of clothing, too, just in case. There are chances to get wet in this cleanup but if you want to take to the water, organizers are asking that you bring your own snorkels, flotation devices and diving gear. For more info, contact Candace Charlie at candace.charlie@cowichantribes.com

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From rides and livestock exhibitions to hands-on activities and, of course, treats, the Cobble Hill Fair last Saturday had something for everyone.

Fun for me and ewe at the Cobble Hill Fair Photos by Sarah Simpson and Kevin Rothbauer

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Miyo has learned water conservation around the world 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: Miyo Occupation: “Old” Water Woman Why Flo likes her: Everyday Water Conservation Hero Flo: Hi Miyo. Great to meet you! Let’s begin with your life here in the Cowichan Region. How long have you lived here? Miyo: I’ve only lived in the Cowichan Region for approximately two years, but I’ve lived from Nanaimo to Victoria for 37 years. I was born and raised in California. I learned to value water in many communities in which I’ve lived throughout my life — California desert, Greece, and Guatemala especially — and I know that water is one of the very most important things we have in our life and we need to protect it. Flo: I understand you set a pretty high bar for water conservation around your home. That is wonderful! Tell me about what you do.

Miyo: I try and use every drop of water at least two times if not three or four times. Using drinking water to flush our toilets is just such a strange idea. So, you know, I really try and use it well. Flo: Some of the actions you take to save water require more work than most people are willing to give. How do you keep your energy up? What motivates you? Miyo: I think they actually take less work when you put everything into the equation. I really struggle with myself… do I want to hook up the washing machine? And then I decide, “No, I don’t want to!” Doing my laundry in flex tubs with a plunger is so easy and allows me to carry the water to the garden, plus will use less water, no electricity, take less time, and it will be more enjoyable. I think we’re supposed to use our bodies. It’s healthy. And one thing that motivates me is that when I know I’m doing what I think is right in regards to water, I feel good. It makes me feel happy. I can look little children in the eye and say, “don’t you worry!” Other times, I get depressed thinking about what could happen – what is happening already – with our fish and our wildlife. Look at those kids there! They don’t know what is coming. Everybody thinks everything’s going just fine. Flo: If you could ask every Cowichan region resident to do one thing for our watershed, what would it be?

Flo enjoys Miyo’s lush vegetable garden, watered mostly by putting bowls under every tap in the house. By capturing and reusing, Miyo uses every drop of water at least twice. Her daily water use is about 50 per cent of the daily consumption reported by Cowichan’s most water efficient municipalities (Crofton and Ladysmith). [SUBMITTED] Miyo: It would be to put a bowl or bucket under every faucet to catch water. Put the plug in the bathtub when you take a shower. Reuse! You won’t have to use

drinking water to flush the toilet anymore. You’ll have lots of water for your plants to grow. Use a bowl to catch the water that would usually run down the drain.

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Cara Smith is only one of the enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy working at the Cowichan Lake Community Garden. The group welcomed visitors during the recent Edible Garden Tour. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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One of the new stops on Cowichan Green Community’s Edible Garden Tour this year, the Cowichan Lake Community Garden is the result of a lot of hard work by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. Situated beside Centennial Park ball field, it’s located on part of an old BMX park and turning it into a flourishing garden is something of a labour of love. But even though it’s just in its first season, the effort is paying off, despite the lack of any real rain this summer, according to volunteer Cara Smith, one of a group who came out Aug. 15 to welcome visitors on the tour. In addition to some interesting plantings, there are 12 garden boxes in the fenced community garden. “Two of them are rented by Tracy, who leads a children’s play and learn group at the rec centre. She rented one for herself and one for the kids. That program just started in August. They’ve been here once and they’ll be coming back for more,” she said. Another volunteer, Rennie Bateman added, “It was cute to

see them with their magnifying glasses looking at everything.” So far there is no formal membership list for the garden but there are lots of volunteers and friends of the garden who are interested, even if they can’t come out all the time. “Some will come and then they’ve got something else to do for a month or two but then they come back,” Bateman said. His job is trying to improve the soil at the garden. “I’m also trying to encourage people to stop using poisons in their yards. A lot of people are not aware of how powerful that stuff is; it can do a lot of harm.” It doesn’t help, either, that so many Lake Cowichan properties are close to the Cowichan River, he said. “Madison Avenue has done a good job of convincing people that those things are harmless. And then they’re drinking it in the water Duncan. They say the most damage comes with repeated small doses. And there’s no need for it.” Some of the super-natural ways of making an edible garden grow that are practised at such organic stalwarts as North Cowichan’s Many Hands Farm are also being tried at the community garden at Lake Cow-

ichan, too, according to Erin Ward. “That’s such a neat place,” she said. “We have some similar things. We’re starting a food forest. We’ve got the tree layer where there’s fruits and nuts and then the shrub layer with berries and other shrubs that add nitrogren to the soil and then herbs and annuals in the ground cover.” They are also trying the Hugelkultur style of trench gardening that Many Hands has copied from Germany. “It doesn’t have a top cover on it, but it’s over there. It’s all about using materials that you’ve got around,” Ward explained. “We lasagna-mulched pretty near everywhere that’s flat in this garden. We sourced manure from farms and we had a dump truck driver donate his time and the truck to just dump 10 yards of manure. Then we had a place where some landscapers were just dropping all their leaves so used them. “We’ve layered everything. It used to be grass and we just mulched right over it to bring the soil back. We used manure at the bottom, then cardboard and then leaves. It changes grass into a food garden.”

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Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). Lease discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Ω Lease payments must be made on a monthly or bi-weekly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Soul SX Luxury (SO758F)/2015 Sportage SX Luxury (SP759F)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F)/2016 Sorento SX Turbo AWD (SR75IG) is $27,295/$38,495/$34,895/$42,095.  Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Soul 2.0L GDI 4-cyl AT/2015 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AT/2015 Optima 2.4L GDI AT/2016 Sorento SX 2.0L Turbo AWD. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. The Kia Soul received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact multi-purpose vehicles in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed from ROUND February to May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. The Kia Sorento received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed from February to May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. 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Offer(s) available on select new 2015/2016 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from August 1 to 31, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,715, $22 AMVIC, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. Φ0% financing and up to $6,000 discount are available on select 2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a new 2015 Rondo LX AT Winter SE (RN75SF) with a selling price of $27,232 is based on monthly payments of $442 for 48 months at 0% with a $0 down payment, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at finance inception. Offer also includes a $6,000 financing discount. ΔUp to $1,000 Best-in-Class Bonus amounts are offered on select 2016 Sorento and 2015 Soul models and are deducted from the negotiated cash purchase, finance or lease price before taxes. Offer available from August 20 to 31 only while supplies last. Amounts vary by trim and model. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. *Cash Purchase Price for the new 2015 Soul 1.6L LX MT (S0551F)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F)/2015 Sportage 2.4L LX MT FWD (SP551F)/2015 Rondo LX AT Winter SE (RN75SF) is $13,982/$21,452/$19,982/$21,232 and includes a cash discount of $4,750/$5,000/$4,850/$6,000. Dealer may sell for less. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Cash discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ≠Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on new 2016 Sorento 2.4L LX FWD (SR75AG) with a selling price of $29,332 is based on monthly payments of $297 for 36 months at 0.9%, including $1,000 “Best-In-Class” Bonus, with $0 security deposit, $1,800 down payment and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,695 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $16,414. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). Lease discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Ω Lease payments must be made on a monthly or bi-weekly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Soul SX Luxury (SO758F)/2015 Sportage SX Luxury (SP759F)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F)/2016 Sorento SX Turbo AWD (SR75IG) is $27,295/$38,495/$34,895/$42,095.  Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Soul 2.0L GDI 4-cyl AT/2015 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AT/2015 Optima 2.4L GDI AT/2016 Sorento SX 2.0L Turbo AWD. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. The Kia Soul received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact multi-purpose vehicles in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed from February to May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. The Kia Sorento received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed from February to May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. The All-New 2016 Sorento/2015 Optima were awarded the 2015 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for model years 2016/2015. U.S. models tested. Visit www.iihs.org for full details. 2015 Kia Soul awarded ALG Residual Value Award for highest resale value in its class. Based on ALG’s residual value forecast for the 2015 model year. 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Sean Matthew Dame May 10/84 - Aug 24/02

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

Jeannette Doucette

April 12, 1918 - August 16, 2015

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

EILEEN ROSEMARIE BARR December 18, 1927- August 20, 2015 If our world had a way to measure the volume, weight, fullness or any other of the many attributes that might be measured, there would have been a sharp dip in the amount of them when Eileen left us in the morning of August 20th at the Cowichan District Hospital. Love, kindness, charity, compassion, joyfulness, playfulness and steadfast courage in the face of adversity are just some Forever Young of the many good things that now less in the world. Eileen was born in Portsmouth, England and lived through the Depression and Second World War there. She came to Manitoba, met Bob, married and became the foundation for a family of six children. Her legacy now includes grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks from the family to the staff at CDH, especially the teams on the 3rd Floor. Care giving requires special people and we really do have these people at CDH. Memorial service and reception will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 375 Brae Rd., Duncan on September 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. First Memorial Services (250) 748-2134, Duncan, B.C. Condolences may be shared online at www.dignity.memorial.ca

Cornelius Franciscus Joseph van Jaarsveld Cornelius Franciscus Joseph van Jaarsveld died on August 24, 2015 at home. He is survived by his son, Case Jr., daughter in law, Beth, granddaughter, Danielle, and great grandson, Leo. We trust in God that Case and Ann will be reunited in the presence of God. A funeral service in his memory will be held at First Memorial Funeral Chapel (375 Brae Road, Duncan) on September 3, 2015 at 10:30am. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES (250) 748-2134, Duncan, B.C. Condolences may be shared online at www.dignitymemorial.ca

Therese Marie Ange Hood (nee Daigle) August 28, 1927~ August 22, 2015 Passed away at Sunridge Place on August 22, 2015. She was predeceased by her husbands Aime Desrochers and Elton Hood as well as her son Daniel Desrochers. Therese is survived by Roland (Barbara), Shirley (Bill), Larry (Judy), Edward (Lova) and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan, B.C. on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside service to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Thanks to Duncan Manor, Sunridge Place, Cowichan District Hospital and Dr. Jackson for their compassionate care of our mother. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

MUNRO, Beverley Ann Marjorie (nee Dewar) Passed away on August 13, 2015 at the age of 65. She is survived by her loving family and friends. Bev was born in Dawson Creek, BC on February 22, 1950. Her curious mind was cultivated by her father, Harry Dewar, a high school principal and her sharp wit from her mother, Frances. The oldest daughter in a family of 5 children. She cherished most her relationships with her grandchildren. She touched the hearts of people in every community she lived in, whether it was Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Kelowna or any of the RV parks that she called home in the past few years. Her army, led by her husband Gary, helped her through her ďŹ nal battle with cancer, which she fought valiantly. Her last days were spent with the kind people at the Central Okanagan Hospice House. At her request, there will be no funeral at this time. Should family and friends so desire, donations can be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association at www.hospicecoha.org. God speed, my dear, we love you. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. springďŹ eldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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CLARE, (DOROTHY) EILEEN December 5, 1934 July 21, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen, our very much loved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by her children Dennis Clare (Heidi), Katherine Harper (Dean), Lorne Dubinsky (Marijke), and Bryan Dubinsky (Samantha); brothers James Clare (Barbara) and Stuart MacFarlane (Shirley); grandchildren Mackenzie, Morgan, Bill, Jennifer, Nicolas, Meghan, and Samantha; greatgranddaughter Abby; and many nieces and nephews. Eileen was predeceased by her parents Katherine and Ken MacFarlane, and by her father Albert Clare when she was a baby; sister Audrey Eftoda, sister Colleen Balez; brothers Ken and Donald MacFarlane, and her youngest brother Brian MacFarlane; and her ex-husband Al Dubinsky. We love you, until we meet again...

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But even though we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see you anymore, you are sometimes in our dreams; and that is wonderful! Your mother and I love and miss you so much, but are happy to know that one day we will see you again. Love, Dad & Mom; Brant & Allison; Mark & Ariel.

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

LOST AND FOUND LOST: KEYS, Dodge key and misc other keys, lost in Crofton or Duncan area. Please call (604)290-4137, (250)710-4112

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PATERLINI, JEAN-PAUL Born in Eybens, France on Feb. 24, 1946, Jean-Paul passed away peacefully on August 26, 2015 at home in Cowichan Bay. He is survived by loving wife Laurie Paterlini; sons Michael and Alex Paterlini and sisters Muriel, Eiliene and Genevieve. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted in memory of Jean-Paul at the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society, 3122 Gibbins Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 1G2

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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

HELP WANTED JOIN OUR TEAM! We are currently looking to build the Food & Beverage team at our Mill Bay McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location. If you are looking for part-time or full-time, mornings or afternoons, shorter or longer shifts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we have the schedule to fit any need. Apply today! Visit us at www.McDonalds.ca/Careers OR drop off an application in person. SERVER required at Kim Wahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, 5871 York Rd, Duncan. Please apply in person with resume. WANTED Carpenter/Labourer in the Chemainus/Ladysmith area. Construction experience required. Call: 250-246-4024 evenings after 6pm. WANTED: SECURITY Staff Cowichan Valley. PT/FT Flexible hours. Contact: admin@footprintssecurity.com

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LEARN MORE: 7-9 pm, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, 2015 Mill Bay Community Hall 1001 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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COWICHAN FAMILY LIFE Peer Counselling Training September 19 - November 29 Info Session Wednesday, September 2, 7-8:30pm 28127 Ingram Street, Duncan (250) 748-8281 www.cowichanfamilylife.org

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Teaching Vacancies for the 20152016 school year have now been posted on the website. Interested candidates should refer to the employment opportunities page at www.sd79.bc.ca for further details.

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Reid and Judy Hudson of Duncan, BC announce the marriage of their son

Frank Hudson to Vania Hernandezz

Daughter of Ramon and Emma Hernandez of Hialeah, Florida

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Les and Joan Dale

September 2, 1955-2015 Celebrating 60 years of an eventful and wonderful life together. Blessed with 3 children, Susan, Vincent and Darrell, as well as 7 grandchildren and 3 great granddaughters. Our family and the many friends we have made over the years have provided us with a treasury of memories.

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Insurance Opportunities New Downtown Victoria Branch

Do you enjoy a challenging, dynamic and fun environment? Are you looking to advance your career and take your insurance skills to the next level? If you answered yes, YOU are the person we are looking for! With 16 locations, VIIC is the largest privately held brokerage on Vancouver Island. We are expanding in the Victoria area and have exciting career opportunities for the right person. Hiring For All Branch Positions. Please refer to viic.ca/careers for full details and to apply.

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Casual/Temporary Education Assistants Applicants must have a minimum Grade 12 education supplemented by successful completion of a college or university recognized program of studies (such as School & Community Support Worker certificate or a degree in Child & Youth Care from Vancouver Island University or equivalent). Personal Care, First Aid level 1 & CPR, Sign Language Interpreter certification would be assets. A complete resume including: a cover letter, official course transcripts, certificates, etc., and three work reference email addresses will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015. Please forward to: VANESSA A. LYSNE, Human Resources Officer School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) 2557 Beverly Street Duncan, BC, V9L 2X3 RE: ON CALL EDUCATION ASSISTANTS Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. NO TELEPHONE OR PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS ACCEPTED

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Casual/Temporary Noon Hour Supervisors Applicants must have a minimum Grade 12 or a combination of Grade 11 and at least one relevant vocational program, and be in possession of a current St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid for Industry (CFA Level 1) certificate or equivalent.

Part-time - Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource & Referral. ECE certificate and competent computer skills required. Submit resume by 4:00pm on Friday September 4th to: Clements Centre Hiring Committee c/o Administrative Assistant, 5856 Clements St. Duncan, BC V9L 3W3 or by email to dolaussen@clementscentre.org

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LAND ACT Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Cowichan Tribes intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for an interim license to SRW for a Utility - Sanitary Sewer situated on Provincial Crown land located in the Cowichan Indian Reserve 1, Quamichan District. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 1414378. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until September 30, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural 5HVRXUFH 2SHUDWLRQŇ&#x2039;V RIĂ&#x20AC;FH LQ 1DQDLPR

A complete job description is available at the School Board Office. A complete resume including: a cover letter, proof of education, copy of current First Aid certificate and three work reference email addresses will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015. Please forward to: VANESSA A. LYSNE, Human Resources Officer School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) 2557 Beverly Street Duncan, BC, V9L 2X3

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Local Pub seeks quality oriented Cooks and Servers. Cook staff must have food safe and Servers must have serving it right. Will train the right people. Apply in person to: 10519 Knight Rd., Chemainus, BC or email: saltairpub@shaw.ca

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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 P/T BAKER Wanted- Faced paced self-starter is needed. Will train. Available to work any days. Apply with resume: Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Store, 1855 Renfrew Road, Shawnigan Lake.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL SKILLED CARPENTER REQUIRED Duncan based construction company requires a full-time skilled carpenter. Applicants must have valid BC drivers license and own hand tools. Hourly rate will be based on experience and qualifications. Please reply with resume and references to: Email: chrisclement@shaw.ca or canada281@shaw.ca Fax: (250)746-3653 Cell: (250)709-0576

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About 35 skiers competed in the Victoria Aqua Ski Club’s annual novice tournament at Shawnigan Lake earlier this month. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Record falls at ski club’s annual tournament First-year dragon boat team Stroke the Dragon celebrates a silver-medal finish at the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival in July. [DOUGLAS BAIN PHOTO]

Stroke the Dragon wants strong finish KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

As dozens of dragon boat teams gather this Saturday for the Oceanfront Suites Dragon Boat Festival at Cowichan Bay, local entry Stroke the Dragon will be looking to finish the season a strong note. The team has been practicing twice a week since the middle of March, and has achieved some remarkable results over the three events they have entered this year, their first season together. The team’s first competition came at the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club Super Sprints in May, where they made waves by finishing second overall after four races, missing first by just half a second. In July, Stroke the Dragon was the talk of the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival, where they moved themselves into the top competitive division over the course of the event, finally finishing fifth overall out of 37 teams, just 6.79 seconds back of the first-place team. Earlier this month, on Aug. 15 and 16, the all-women’s team that trains in Cow-

ichan Bay put up their best time of the season as they took silver at the Victoria International Dragon Boat Festival, competing against teams from across Western Canada and the northwestern U.S. In the final race of the day, the team moved into second place over the last 40 strokes. “For a first-year team with more than half of the team being brand new to the sport this is an amazing accomplishment,” manager Nina Padjen said. Stroke the Dragon is made up of a group of friends, with about 65 per cent of the team members being new to the sport this year. The experienced paddlers were members of the other five teams from the Cowichan Valley, but chose to start a new competitive team this year. Team sponsors include the Oceanfront Suites, South Coast Standing Stem, and Heliquest. The Oceanfront Suites Dragon Boat Festival at Cowichan Bay will take place this Saturday at Kil-pah-las Beach, with races beginning at 9 a.m., and the final at 3:30 p.m.

An unofficial provincial record was set and several competitors went home with cash in their pockets after Victoria Aqua Ski Club’s annual novice tournament at Shawnigan Lake earlier this month. Some three dozen water skiers took part in the competition on Aug. 8 and 9 “We had approximately 35 skiers, great conditions,” club spokesperson Tanya Leech said. “We had lots of people ski deep into short line in slalom, which is great.” Water skier Damaris Barry was the big winner in the women’s competition,

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