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UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE Herding ducks is a hilarious event at the Cobble Hill Fair, drawing a big crowd to see the dogs round up their four feathered friends. For video of the herding dog at work scan this page with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www. cowichanvalleycitizen.com. For more Layar video from the fair, along with more photos, go to page 15. [LEXI BAINAS/ CITIZEN]

Logging tragedy: devoted family man mourned SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Chelsea and Ryan Burch. [FACEBOOK]

Still grieving the death of their loved one, friends and family of the Saltspring Island man killed in a logging accident near Lake Cowichan, have vowed to finish the home he was building for his family. On Monday Ryan Burch, 41, died after being struck by a falling tree while working off the Meade Creek Mainline west of Lake Cowichan.

The accident happened about 1:30 p.m. Three days later, his father-inlaw Ken Byron said construction would move ahead both in his son-in-law’s absence and in his honour. “That’s our plan. We would like to finish the house,” Byron said on Thursday. “We’ve discussed it amongst his friends and it was our idea to try and get their house, at least the upstairs, finished so they could

move into it and have a little more space.” A work party arrived at the house that very day, despite the rain, to get started. Burch is survived by his wife, Chelsea, and four young children and friends too many to count. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, particularly to his children. “They just had a really nice summer, all of them, travelling around and doing hockey camps

in Kelowna and baseball in Port Alberni and up in Courtenay and Comox. They had a really nice summer.” It’s been a tough week for the large family and it’s going to take time to process how something so terrible could happen to such a great man. “Ryan was quite a guy. He had a lot of friends. He had no enemies that’s for sure,” said his father-inSee WorkSafe • page 5

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Just seven months old, these two bear cubs were captured in Crofton after their mom was found dead. They’ll be living at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington until their release next summer. [SUBMITTED]

Twin orphaned bear cubs rescued from Crofton SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Erik Jorgensen, president of Cowichan Bulldogs minor football, presents Minister of State John Duncan and Duncan Mayor Phil Kent with team jerseys following Wednesday’s announcement. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Duncan announces $157,000 upgrade for Rotary Park KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Duncan’s Rotary Park is getting a massive upgrade thanks in part to a $157,000 boost from the federal government. John Duncan, Minister of State and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, joined Duncan Mayor Phil Kent at the park on Wednesday morning to announce the government funds. “Our government is committed to creating jobs, growth and longterm prosperity in our communities across Canada,” said Duncan, who used to live in the city, on nearby Marchmont Road. “By making investments in local infrastructure like this project in Duncan, we are helping boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for Canadians.” The improvements to the park, which are already well underway, include new lighting and irrigation systems, perimeter fencing, upgraded bridges, player benches and bleachers. New grass is also being planted on the field. “Part of council’s Strategic Plan

John Duncan, MP vision is for Duncan to be a safe and healthy place to live,” said Kent. “Revitalization of the surface of the ageing playing field and upgraded lighting for sports groups, as well as replacement of the two narrow pedestrian bridges to accommodate mobility aids and stroller access, is an example of council’s commitment to this vision. The city is looking forward to the completion of these improvements that will enhance the use of this first-class urban park facility and foster the health and well-being of our region.”

How Do I Become a Catholic? St. Francis Xavier/Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Faith Community will be having sessions of “Inquiry” throughout September on how to become a Roman Catholic. There is no charge or commitment to these sessions. The sessions will take place at the new ‘Welcome Centre’ on St. Francis Xavier Church grounds, 790 Kilmalu Rd. 2 pm to 3 pm every Saturday. Please call 250-743-1688 or email: AveMaria@telus.net to register. Fr. Sean will facilitate. Questions are welcome.

The project also benefited from the generosity of one of the companies that worked on it. When Construction Drilling learned what was being done at Rotary Park, they donated the pipes and equipment for the lighting, leaving just the labour costs for the city to cover. The federal money comes from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, to which the government pledged $150 million over two years as part of Economic Action Plan 2012. Rotary Park is used by several sports groups, including the Cowichan Women’s Football League, the Cowichan Valley Soccer Association, and Cowichan Bulldogs minor football. Several Bulldogs players and coaches were on hand to celebrate the announcement, which pleased Rotary Club of Duncan President Michael Lee. The Rotary Club bought the land where the park sits in the 1960s and gave it to the city. “The foundation of a good community starts with kids,” said Lee.

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Twin orphaned male bear cubs are adjusting to their new surroundings after being tranquillized and captured by conservation officers in Crofton on Thursday, Aug. 22. The cubs are now resting at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington. “I do not have any details on what caused the mother’s death but conservation officers were able to tranquillize the cubs and safely transport them to our facility,” said Julie Mackey, the NIWRA’s assistant manager Mackey said the Crofton twins — estimated to be about seven months old — spent their first night in an isolation room in order to recover from their sedative in a safe environment. After that, they met some new friends. “The cubs are healthy and

doing well and have been introduced to the other set of twins that arrived at NIWRA at the end of May from Nanaimo,” she said. “They are adjusting nicely to their new environment and socializing with the other cubs already.” The young bears will call the centre home until next summer when the plan is to release them. But they’ll need to pass their physicals first. “A provincial wildlife veterinarian will perform a pre-release exam in order to ensure they are healthy and fit for release next summer,” Mackey noted. “The cubs will have access to a dark denning room to hibernate in this winter and will pack on the pounds prior to that.” V i s i t w w w. n i w r a . o r g f o r more information about the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre.

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From left: Const. Kevin Hopkinson, Const. Mike Furlong, Sgt. Rob Webb and Const. Denise Sutton recognize the contributions to the RCMP detachment by Shawnigan Lake resident Ann Thow. [SUBMITTED]

Thow ‘always very welcoming’ to police With a new boathouse secured thanks to a partnership with Shawnigan Lake School, the local RCMP detachment took time out last week to thank the woman responsible for housing the RCMP’s police boat every summer for the last decade. On Tuesday, Aug. 20, four members of the Shawnigan Lake RCMP

presented Ann Thow with flowers and a plaque for her many years of service. “Ms. Thow stepped up years ago and gave the detachment a boat house to utilize every summer for the police boat,” detachment commander Sgt. Rob Webb explained. “She is always very welcoming when she sees us, whether it is during patrols or the unfortunate late at night or early morning emergencies over the years.” SCAN WITH

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An RCMP boathouse now sits proudly on Shawnigan Lake School property adjacent to Shawnigan Lake giving officers direct access to the water and a year-round storage facility for its vessel. The boathouse is the result of months of collaboration between staff at the private school and of ficers a t the local RCMP detachment. “We’ve been very pleased with the positive relationship between the RCMP and the school through-

out the process,” said detachment commander Sgt. Rob Webb. “The final product, which was designed and built by Dan Salmon, is a facility I think everyone will be proud of for years to come. We owe a huge thank you to Headmaster David Robertson and his staff, as well as to the Shawnigan Residents Association, the CVRD, Aqua-tex, MOTI, DFO and the Malahat First Nation. Without a collective community effort, this would not have happened.” The boathouse matches the rest of the school’s marine facilities and is situated just east of

Shawnigan’s Read Crewhouse. The all-weather building means police can get out on the lake much faster than in years past in the event of an emergency. “Shawnigan is proud to partner with the RCMP in this initiative,” said Shawnigan Lake School spokesman Ryan Panton. “We recognize that accessibility for emergency personnel is paramount to the safety of this entire area. As members of this community, we see helping facilitate the RCMP in fulfilling their duties efficiently and effectively as our civic responsibility.”

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Partnership brings new life to Koksilah “There’s a big demand for that...”

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A new partnership between School District 79 and Vancouver Island University based in the old Koksilah Elementary School building will provide new opportunities for students of all ages and for the Cowichan Valley as a whole, according to district officials. The agreement between the district and VIU on a 10-year lease was finalized Wednesday afternoon, beginning a new era for the facility and two organizations. While many school districts in B.C. have agreements with post-secondary institutions, the programs at Koksilah will offer more for high schoolers than most. “We have guaranteed seats and guaranteed opportunities,” said District Principal of Careers and Distributed

RON NUNWEILER, district principal

Ron Nunweiler, district principal Education Ron Nunweiler. “We are probably going to be right up there at the top of the list in the province.” The programs won’t be run strictly by VIU, either, with plenty of academic support for SD79 students on hand at the facility. “Our key goal is adult and

high school graduation,” said Nunweiler. If one were to visit the school right now, it wouldn’t look like a facility ready to operate next week, Nunweiler noted, but programs will definitely be getting underway next Tuesday. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning instruction will start next week, and within two weeks, two classes of welding students will be in the school. “There’s a big demand for that, not only in the oilpatch, but if you look at the shipbuilding that is coming to the Island,” said Nunweiler. As the year moves along, programs in hairdressing, residential building mainten-

ance, carpentry and introduction to trades will be added. “This time next year, there should be 200 students plus working out of that facility,” said Nunweiler. “If you were to go over on a weekly basis, you would see lots of changes.” Official trustee Mike McKay called the partnership “a win in a whole lot of ways,” benefiting VIU and the Ministry of Education as well as the school district and the region. “It’s a big step forward for the Cowichan Valley, for young people, and making this a sustainable place to work, live and start a business,” he said. Nunweiler agreed. “It’s going to create economic development opportunities for the Valley that our students can be a part of,” he said.

Restructured schools ready to go: Rhodes KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

School District 79 Superintendent Joe Rhodes felt it was appropriate that the first school board meeting of the 2013/14 academic year was held on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legendary “I Have a Dream” speech. The district’s complete restructuring might not have been as ambitious as King’s civil rights goals, but officials are still thrilled to see the results. “I guess we had a dream last year, and it’s coming to fruition,” he said. Secretary-Treasurer Bob Harper reported that everything will be functioning when students return to class

Joe Rhodes, superintendent next Tuesday. “All schools will be open, and all classrooms will be ready,” he said. “The transition will be ready on Tuesday morning.”

One thing that isn’t ready is Discovery Elementary School’s new playground, which should be open by the second week of school. The biggest jobs, according to Director of Operations Monroe Grobe, were the conversions of Mt. Prevost and George Bonner schools from middle schools to elementaries, but even those undertakings have wrapped up after a summer of hard work. “It’s exciting to be able to see what was accomplished by a dedicated g roup of people,” he said. “We’re very anxious to get into September and fall, into phase two of the process.” Transportation decisions are well underway, but Harper asked parents to make sure

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Man who died on river identiﬁed KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The man whose body was recovered from the Cowichan River near Skutz Falls last week has been named by the BC Coroners Service. Harvey William Sandrel, 84, was from Duncan. His body was found in the river late in the day on Tuesday, Aug. 20. His death continues to be investigated by the RCMP and the Coroners Service. He was last seen with his 67-year-old wife, who remains missing after a three-day search of the river and surrounding area was called off. “The situation is going to have to wait until something turns up,” said Vancouver Island RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Darren Lagan.

WorkSafe investigating From page 1 law, who lives on a farm on Saltspring. Since Burch’s passing, a constant stream of visitors has arrived at the farm. “It’s been packed with company for the last three days,” he said. “It’s been quite an emotional time. To have all that support and to have all those people come is incredible.” WorkSafeBC spokeswoman Megan Johnston said the Mount Sicker Logging Company had been subcontracted by Hancock Forest Management to clear a right-of-way on Meade Road. “We’re still at the early stages of this investigation,” she said. “As in any investigation, officers are interviewing any witnesses, gathering evidence, and determining whether there were violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. They will also look at what workplace factors (e.g. planning, training, supervision, equipment) may have contributed to this incident to help prevent similar incidents from occurring in future.”

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3730 Applicable to Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora As per Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act, the Cowichan Valley Regional District Board of Directors has reviewed the above noted bylaw and found it to be consistent with the policies of the Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora Official Community Plan No. 1490, therefore, the Public Hearing has been waived and the Board has directed that this Public Notice occur in its place. NOTICE is hereby given that the CVRD Board of Directors will consider reading a third time and adopting the above noted Amendment Bylaw at the regular Board meeting of September 11, 2013. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3730 proposes to amend CVRD Electoral Area E Zoning Bylaw No. 1840, by adding “Health and Wellness Studio” to the list of permitted uses in the Light Industrial (I-1) Zone, and by adding the following definition: “Health and Wellness Studio” means a facility where persons may undertake health-related and wellness-related activities either with or without instruction or coaching, which may include accessory treatment of health conditions or injuries, and accessory offices. The purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3730 is to allow “health and wellness studio” as a permitted use in the I-1 zone. A copy of the Amendment Bylaw and relevant support material may be inspected at the Regional District Planning and Development Department office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, B.C., from Friday, August 30, 2013, to Wednesday, September 11, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Monday, September 2nd being the Labour Day holiday. A copy of the bylaw and supporting material may also be viewed on the CVRD website at the following address: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/index. aspx?NID=1282. For further information, please call Rob Conway, Manager, Development Services Division, at 250-746-2620 or toll free at 1-800-665-3955.

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magine fighting to reduce the work week to only 54 hours. That’s exactly where Labour Day in Canada has its roots. The Nine-Hour Movement (yes, that makes the work week nine hours a day, six days a week) began in Hamilton, Ontario and spread to the Toronto Printer’s Union. In 1869 the union sent a petition to their employers requesting a 58-hour work week — they were refused outright. Particularly vociferous among the opposition was George Brown of the Toronto Globe. In 1872 the union went on strike. An April parade of 2,000

workers marched through Toronto, joined by a sympathetic crowd of 10,000. It was far from smooth sailing for the striking workers, in spite of the popular support. What they were doing was, at the time, illegal. Printers brought in replacement workers and the 24 members of the strike committee were jailed. But soon this labour disagreement hit the political stage, where things did not go in the employers’ favour. None other than Prime Minister Sir John A. MacDonald saw

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a chance to win public support against his old Liberal rival — George Brown. In June of that same year, MacDonald passed the Trade Union Act, legalizing the union actions. So how did Labour Day come out of all of this? The parades in support of the Nine Hour Movement and the Printer’s Union strikers became an annual celebratory event. In 1894 Prime Minister Sir John Thompson made Labour Day official. The tradition spread across Canada. In continuing to celebrate Labour Day we are celebrating ourselves, workers.

1900s Toronto Labour Day Parade. [CITY OF TORONTO ARCHIVES]

Public sector feeling pinch of globalization

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Zero-based budgeting a government must Re: Aug. 21 editorial Certainly public sector salaries require close, analytical scrutiny but not only executive salaries. While provincial wages have been kept to “net zero” over the past few years, in the municipal field wages have averaged increases of some two per cent each year except for IAFF which have been twice those of general worker unions. Top that with some of the egregious executive salaries that have recently been revealed (e.g., VIHA and BC Ferries) and there is good and sufficient reason to be critical of governments for not managing in a responsible fiduciary manner.

As to reduction in government size, the editorial comment is a logical fallacy as it postulates an untenable economic notion that maintaining unnecessarily large bureaucracies is beneficial to the population and suggests that cuts to government have never actually saved money. Such is just not so! This statement reflects the writer’s inability to grasp, or unwillingness to acknowledge, that such cuts most often do save money, if only by reducing the need for greater taxation or by redirecting funds to more necessary purposes. Let us not through such facile and inaccurate statements give governments any further encouragement to maintain or increase their bloated establishments.

Re: Aug. 21 “Job cuts no cause for celebration” “….not trying to drag everyone down the lowest common denominator” as your editorial put it, is a worthy goal. Our governments entered into free trade agreements and globalization with that goal in mind. However, it backfired and we have indeed been dragged down to the lowest common denominator. The forest-related industries are a good example of that happening locally. The private sector is full of examples where companies and their employees have been forced to give back benefits and pay in an effort to compete globally and still many firms went bankrupt. However, the public sector has not been affected nearly as much. Our governments are borrowing money to pay its public sector employees. The improved tax revenues that were supposed to materialize with globalization have not occurred as our governments lower tax rates for corporations and individuals in an effort to compete with the world. So, unfortunately the public sector is only now beginning to feel the pinch that the private sector has been living in for a long time. If the private sector can’t deliver more tax revenue for government, the public sector will follow the pattern that has been established in the private sector.

Robert Townsend’s management primer, Up The Organization, written in the 1970s, is still required reading in many top North American business schools and should be for all politicians and bureaucrats. In it he postulates what became the notion of zero based budgeting, challenging the status quo by asking such questions as: do you need purchasing, personnel or marketing departments? Zero-based budgeting must become an integral part of the annual government budgeting process if our bureaucracies are ever to reflect real benefit to taxpayers.

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Public purse a bottomless pit?

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It is horrifying today to pick up a newspaper or turn on the nightly news and see the reports of huge bonuses and reckless spending our governments are doing with our tax dollars. While all profess cutbacks in spending, the cuts are only removing services that are necessary. Health care, the judicial system, transportation; all suffer on the end that gives the taxpayer services that are necessary. The tax dollars are doled out on all levels of government; politicians get higher wages than the public sector and golden pensions. What private sector job could you retire from after five years with a full pension? What transportation system (BC Ferries) could survive in the public sector raising its prices till it drove away riders and tourists alike and then

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Last week’s question: On August 23 we asked you: Is a court challenge of the SIA contaminated soil permit worth it? A) Yes 60% B) No, it won’t change anything 7% C) No, the right decision was made 33%

Who gains from SIA permit? Re: contaminated soil destined for Shawnigan Lake Few were surprised with the Ministry of Environment announcing that South Island Aggregates [SIA] had received a permit to deposit five million tonnes of contaminated soil in a pit above Shawnigan Lake. Last May Ministry officials told us that the permit would be issued if the SIA’s proposal met the technical requirements. Appeals to the Environment Minister by the Cowichan Valley Regional District and public to stop the entire process fell on deaf ears. Results of critical examinations of the SIA proposal done by recognized professionals were dismissed. Public concerns with their health and security of their drinking water were never factors in the Ministry’s evaluation? Water runs down hill,

so if millions of tonnes of contaminated soil are put into a pit, in a watershed, above a nearby lake, close to the major stream that feeds the lake then Murphy’s Law says that in time the lake will be contaminated. The Ministry decision to issue this permit makes no sense whatsoever! Perhaps we should ask who benefits from the SIA permit aside from those directly involved. Certainly the major developers in Victoria, some based in Alberta, might. Often their projects involve huge excavations and a site to deposit the displaced soil is vital especially if the soil is contaminated. Somebody, besides SIA, gained by this permit to deposit contaminated soil. Perhaps it was the Liberal Party with the lure of campaign dollars trumping public safety? Joseph Gollner Oak Bay

Fabulous family fun Congratulations to the organizers of the Cobble Hill Fair held this past weekend, and to all the participants who helped make it so successful. It was fabulous family

due to low ridership raised its prices again and then give huge bonuses to its executives? None! A private sector business would be out of business if they did this. Now you ask if a private sector business were to pay wages and benefits to its staff like our CVRD does how long would they last? I guess a good question would be what qualifications are required to be a politician? What are their qualifications and what would these qualifications get them in the way of pay in the private sector? Would they even be employed? In our court systems governments spend hundreds of thousands of dollars paying to defend their employees who do wrong (rail scandal) while legal aid for low-income citizens is chopped to nothing. In this type of unstable economy where everyone is watching their pennies and praying their jobs do not disappear is it

really necessary to build a “Whistler Style” washroom at a dog park for a cost of well over $100,000? In a small community? Is this what our politicians see as a priority? When we are all on water rations to put a “bike wash” at this washroom site? One would suspect all these politicians believe that the taxpayer represents a bottomless pit of money to spend and throw about like there is no tomorrow. Well they are right, there will be no tomorrow if they keep it up, maybe all those campaign promises should be rolled out again and reviewed or there should be a process to throw out all the politicians who do don’t follow the promises that got them elected and put someone with some common sense into office. Will we all think of this at the next election?

fun and such a credit to the local community for providing a great venue that everyone could enjoy. So much amazing local talent on show. Our Guess the Number of Corks Contest was won by a young Duncan lady

called Kelly with the winning number of 165, which her son suggested. Another memorable day in the Cowichan Valley. We are lucky to live here.

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Proving she can be effective in her elected position despite being on vacation, Duncan Coun. Michelle Bell attended Monday’s council meeting via Facetime, direct from her RV in Kelowna. Remote methods had been used for Committee of the Whole meetings in the past, but not for city council meetings. With councillors Martin Barker and Tom Duncan absent, Bell’s ability to connect allowed council to have quorum for their meeting. Bell appreciated being able to attend, even if it wasn’t a perfect situation, as she could only see a couple of city staffers from where the iPad was propped up in coun-

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A few phone calls later and they’d secured help for the injured bird, which was slated for transport to the Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre on Saltspring Island.

The members of the Life Skills to Employment program — a partnership between the Community Options Society and Cowichan Tribes — show off their impressive haul and an injured crow midday Wednesday. [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]

Community clean-up eﬀorts really something to crow about SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Sometimes doing one good thing sets off a chain of goodness. Youths involved in the Community Options Society and Cowichan Tribes’ joint Life Skills to Employment program spent the greater part of Wednesday, Aug. 28 picking up trash along Cowichan Way between the old Malaspina College Campus and the remains of The Mound. Team leader Martin Middleton said the group sets aside three or four days every session for service to the community.

Not only did the group of mainly First Nations teenagers get a solid workout by collecting a truckload of garbage (about 50 black garbage bags worth!), but they soon learned their efforts were noticed when the squad’s leaders started getting phone calls from passersby wanting to thank and congratulate them on their work. The group members and the community aren’t the only ones who benefited from the cleanup. Amid their growing trash pile near what’s left of The Mound, the youths found an injured crow, quite chatty but refusing

to fly. The youths showed one of their leaders, who made a call to the Community Options Society offices on their behalf. A staffer there called the SPCA, who directed them to a wildlife hotline. A few phone calls later and they’d secured help for the injured bird, which was slated for transport to the Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre on Saltspring Island. The youths can sleep easy knowing they’ve put in some service to the community, removed a truckload of garbage from their neighbourhood and helped to rescue an injured bird.

Partners clean 3 truckloads from river SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

A partnership between Cowichan Tribes members and the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship group netted 1,500 pounds — or three truckloads — of garbage from the lower Cowichan River last weekend. Rodger Hunter, Cowichan Watershed board spokesman, said the total amount of trash was down from last year “but we had more people.” About 50 volunteers scoured the lower river for items that didn’t belong. Having less to pull out means people are beginning to respect the river, Hunter said. “I remember the first couple of years, it was amazing what was coming out of there,” he said. Some of the debris — everything including the kitchen sink — had been there for years. Since those types of things have been removed, similar items have not replaced them. “There are lots of other people cleaning up during the year and attitudes are changing. It’s great,” Hunter said, adding that the

Cecile Bell holds an injured crow after spending nearly three hours collecting trash along Cowichan Way. [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]

that we’re being very proactive out there. We’re moving in the right direction. This shows that we want to be part of the solution.” Culture plays such a huge role in everybody’s lives, George said and, “Water is part of everybody’s culture. We understand that everybody is busy, but four hours of everybody’s precious time is precious time for water too,” he said.

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Free bus rides welcome Ladysmith to transit SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

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Just as it was two decades ago in September of 1993 when BC Transit launched the CVRD’s original bus service, it’ll be free rides for everyone on Sept. 3 as the CVRD and BC Transit welcome Ladysmith into the fold. “Twenty years of public transit is a notable milestone for the transit partners and communities of the CVRD,” said CVRD board chair, and Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins. “We are honored to offer free transit on Sept. 3 to help celebrate 20 years of transit in the Cowichan Valley and to launch the new service expansion to Ladysmith.” Be forewarned citizens, the free rides do not extend to the Cowichan Commuter service to Victoria. According to BC Transit statistics, CVRD ridership has grown by nearly 3,000 per cent in the last 20 years — from 15,000 passenger trips in 1993 to more than 443,000 in 2012/13. The Victoria commuter bus, first introduced in 2008 is now being touted as an inter-region success story for BC Transit but it’s not the only reason for the increased numbers. It’s the continual evolution of the system to service its customers’ wants and needs. Adding Ladysmith and a regional service in Chemainus to the mix is part of that evolution. “BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley

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Regional District continue to work hard to improve transit service and attract passengers,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone. Two 20-passenger community buses will be used to provide 3,000 local service hours per year in the Ladysmith/Chemainus area. An additional 1,100 annual service hours will be used to connect Ladysmith with Chemainus and the rest of the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System. “Congratulations to our partners in the Cowichan Valley on delivering 20 terrific years of public transit service and welcome Ladysmith to our transit family,” said BC Transit Vice President and CIO Brian Anderson. “We are excited to see the efficient and effective service attracting new customers and providing a vital link to work, school and recreational pursuits.” As of Sept. 6, local and commuter dayPASS, tickets (10), semester passes and monthly passes can be bought online through the Cowichan Ticket Centre at www.ctcentre.bc.ca For more information on transit services in the Cowichan Valley, consult www.bctransit.com/regions/cow or call 250-746-9899.

Public to talk health Sept. 5 SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

The second in a series of public input meetings regarding health care priorities in Lake Cowichan is slated for Thursday, Sept. 5 from 9 until 11 a.m.

The meeting, hosted by a working group made up of representatives from the Cowichan Communities Health Network, CHOOSE Cowichan Lake, the Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice and the Vancouver Island Health Authority, will take place at the Cowichan Lake Seniors Center located at 55 Coronation St. “The goal of this group is to develop a model for an integrated multidisciplinary primary and community care team for Cowichan Lake that meets the needs of residents for the long term,” said a VIHA press release announcing the meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to hear from community members about what they most want in terms of health care in the area and also for residents to learn more about VIHA’s plan to hire a Nurse Practitioner. A walk-in clinic is also proposed for the community. The first public engagement session was July 10. Read the results of that meeting here: http://www.viha.ca/NR/ rdonlyres/801CB47B-14C6-4A28AA16-3615B1FD7553/0/CowichanLakeCommunityEngagementSession.pdf The working group hopes to have its planning complete by late autumn. Keep an eye on http://www. town.lakecowichan.bc.ca and http://www.cchn.ca for the dates of future public meetings.

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The White Dinner at Rocky Creek Winery is a chance to bring a little bit of a Parisian tradition to the Cowichan Valley. Wear white, enjoy great food and, of course, wine. [CITIZEN FILE]

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If you missed it last year, or were scared away by the clouds that threatened the first Cittaslow Cowichan Bay White Dinner, you have another chance. The second annual version of this celebration of elegance is back Sunday, Sept. 1 as Cittaslow Cowichan Bay and Rocky Creek

Winery are partnering once again to host the event. What’s so special about it? After all, on the surface it appears to be what organizers say: “a free, family friendly event aimed at bringing the community together to enjoy local food and company and to savor the benefits of sharing a meal together.”

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The difference is that everyone attending is encouraged to wear white. This year’s event will resemble White Dinner 2012 in many ways. Long tables draped in white linens will be set up in the vineyard at Rocky Creek, white lights will adorn fruit trees in the orchard, and the Robert Stitt jazz quartet will help set the mood. So, what’s the idea behind dining outdoors in white? It all started in Paris where many fashionable doings originate. The so-called Diner en Blanc en Paris has now been going on for over 20 years and attracts a crowd of 15,000 annually. White Dinners are making their way to Canada as well. The idea is to share a meal in an idyllic

outdoor setting. “Cittaslow Cowichan Bay embraced the idea because it captures so many of our values,” Bruce Stewart, the society’s president, said. “Bringing the community together, engaging residents, sharing local products and celebrating our uniqueness are just a few of the values that Cittaslow embodies,” he said. If it’s anything like last year at all, this second dinner will be special indeed. Beginning at 4 p.m., this event is for the entire family but leave your pets at home. The idea is to bring your own picnic and a vegetable dish, salad or dessert made with local ingredients to share. See Bring your own • page 13

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Attention, fans of CBC’s The Debaters radio show! Stand-up comic and show host Steve Patterson is bringing his This Is Not Debatable tour to the Cowichan Valley on Saturday, Nov. 16. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the Cowichan Theatre. Tickets went on sale Monday, Aug. 19 at the Cowichan Ticket Centre. The Debaters draws a weekly audience of more than 750,000 listeners, so Patterson is known to many, many Canadians as a funny, quick-thinking guy. But lots of those fans never realize he is an international headline stand-up comedian, too. Struck by the idea of stand-up as a full-time career in 1997, when he lost his job as a copywriter for making an ad about an amusement park too amusing, Patterson has since performed across Canada, as well as lighting up stages in Australia, Ireland, Switzerland, the U.K., the U.S. and even the United Arab Emirates. In 2010, he earned a third invitation to perform on the Just For Laughs televised gala, where his performance was considered to be the highlight of the show by critics and audience alike. Patterson’s performance prompted the legendary comedy icon and gala host, Steve Martin, to quip,

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Bring your own linens From page 12 Barbecued salmon and Cowichan Bay beef burgers will be available for purchase at $5 a piece, but they must be ordered in advance, if you prefer this option. Rocky Creek wines will also be available for purchase at $5 a glass. Further, in sticking with the original concept, attendees are expected to bring their own chairs, white linens, plates, cutlery, and stemware. In 2009 Cowichan Bay became North America’s first Cittaslow community. The idea is to build a place that values the time it takes to enjoy community relationships, celebrate the community’s unique history and traditions, promote craftsmanship and environmental stewardship, maintain the community’s distinct character, and engage residents and visitors by sharing in high quality living.

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Effective immediately, smoking is prohibited anywhere on the grounds of facilities owned or leased by Cowichan Lake Recreation. The policy includes a great many of the recreational facilities in the west Cowichan area, including: Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall, Youbou Community Hall and bowling alley, Mesachie Lake Hall and Honeymoon Bay Hall. The move follows similar policies recently put in place to ensure other Cowichan facilities are smoke free as well. The Island Savings, Cowichan Aquatic, Kerry Park Recreation, and Shawnigan Lake Community Centres have already

banned smoking in buildings and on their grounds. According to a press release issued by Linda Blatchford, the CVRD’s Cowichan Lake Recreation manager, “Many of us breathe in second-hand smoke — whether we’re aware of it or not — in public places, around doorways of buildings, and at work.” The new rules are an effort to promote healthy living, she said. “The public can play a positive role in making the policy successful. Signage will be up in all locations that can be used as an information tool to help communicate the policy to others,” she said. “Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission and staff are respectfully requesting that smokers step off the property before lighting up.”

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Plenty of wow for crowd at Cobble Hill Fair For video of all the fun at the fair, as well as more photos, scan this page with the Layar app on your smart phone or go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com

Three-and-a-half-year-old Jessica Bartlett tries her hand at steering an antique McCormick Deering tractor. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] Getting animals ready for competition can attract a crowd all by itself. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] Visitors to the hall check out an entry. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Allison Gelling, with Lindsy and Francesca Pacchiano and Wren Sjolie from the Cowichan Community 4-H Club are ready to welcome visitors to their demonstration areas. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

New this year was the chance to ride up in a bucket to the top of Andrew Poland’s big crane. Families lined up to enjoy the unusual experience. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Jill from Kali Yoga in Shawnigan Lake demonstrates her artistry on the silks, suspended from a big crane. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Watching the cute little pigs and their mother is one of the delights of the fair. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] The decorated bikes enter the Cobble Hill fairgrounds after the parade. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Grooming their sheep for the ring takes a lot of effort by these 4-H members but the result can be a showstopping animal. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

George Baird thanks the fair’s many sponsors and supporters. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

A horse and rider combine strength and grace in the Welcome jumping competition. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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Mrs. Lindbergh anxious to get back to son From page 16 car to Lansdowne field with Lindy and Bucklin in the front, the ladies in the back seat. Meaning that those citizens who were caught hiking between the docks and the airfield got only a glimpse of their hero in the twilight as he swept by, Bucklin at the wheel. For many, apparently, even this was enough to tell their grandchildren about. As the late historian James K. Nesbitt noted 40 years ago, “I suppose the Bucklins pointed out some of the sights of Victoria to the Lindberghs as they drove along, but it was so dark nothing much could be seen, and Victoria was[n’t] all lit up then as it is now.” According to the Colonist, for all of the inconvenience of the hour, the “most famous couple in aviation” were the focus of admiring throngs, many of whom had stayed up all night to catch even a fleeting glimpse of them: “Not for years has Victoria had a visitor who has caught the popular fancy as has Lindbergh.” Many Victorians had chosen the Lansdowne airfield to see them off, having slept in their cars and snacked on coffee and sandwiches they brought with them. Upon arrival the Lindberghs were “immediately surrounded by well-wishers who peered into the windows of the Bucklin car in their attempts to catch a glimpse of the single-handed conqueror of the Atlantic. The peering became so insistent that Lindy got out of the car, shook hands near him, smiled shyly, and walked some distance away to converse with Ernest and Cecil Eve regarding weather conditions for the flight to Seattle. Mrs. Lindbergh remained in the car with the Bucklins.” Many were struck by his youthful appearance, Lindy looking even younger than his 29 years. “He looked for all the world like a shy college boy. His fine, wavy blonde hair, and his tall lithe figure enhanced that impression. It seemed impossible he could have done what he did.” A professional aviator, for all his appearance, he broke away from his admirers to supervise the taxiing of the Lockheed Vega, which he would pilot, to its point of takeoff, his every move being applauded by lookers-on. Some even cheered.

Throughout, he maintained “the shy attitude which indicates his displeasure of such worship”. As for the members of the press, some of whom had come from afar, he refused to discuss their recent trip. He did, however, comment upon Victoria’s potential as an airport for commercial air routes: “I think Victoria should have an adequate airport as it is the nearest point to the Orient which, naturally, is or should be, of the most strategic importance in the future. Every place these days should have a suitable airport, for aviation is the coming future.” Taxiing to the end of the dirt and grass runway, he aimed the Lockheed due south, gunned the twin engines and, “Like a gigantic bird the Lockheed Vega skimmed along the surface of the ground, and rose swiftly to a height of 1000 feet, and circled the field by way of salute, a courteous gesture appreciated by all. Then it flew swiftly away in the direction of Seattle... He gave one last wave before he disappeared.” To a Times reporter he’d made the prediction that civil aircraft would one day fly a polar route between Canada and the Orient.” The reporter was more impressed by the seasoned travellers’ luggage — just two little black bags containing their personal belongings and a trunk of gifts they’d bought for family and friends. Mrs. Lindbergh’s only comment had been that she was anxious to get home to 15-month-old Charles Jr. “When we left he was just starting to walk,” she said. Commercial aviation was yet in its infancy in 1929, as evidenced by some of the purchases made “in case of emergency” during the Vega’s return flight: blankets, a hatchet, waterproof match cases, bread, butter, jam and hard tack. The Lindberghs would again be frontpage news around the world less than five months later with the kidnapping and murder of Charles Jr. The infamous crime that H.L. Mencken termed “the biggest story since the Resurrection” prompted the Federal Kidnapping Act which makes the transporting of a victim across State lines a federal crime. To this day it’s more popularly known as the Lindbergh Law. www.twpaterson.com

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My grandmother organized ‘Hello Girls’ strike of 1907 Editor’s note: In trying to decide what should go into our special section this year for Labour Day we couldn’t help but ruminate on the fact that to many people Labour Day is just another holiday. It should also be a celebration and a reminder of our labour history. While working conditions for many are still less than perfect, particularly in countries where many of our consumer goods are actually made, here in Canada we enjoy labour standards we shouldn’t take for granted. The rights we have came from a hard fight that continues. So for this section, we asked some community leaders to share their thoughts on Labour Day.

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In 1907 at the age of 16, my grandmother helped organize the 1907 strike of women operators at Bell Telephone. In those days, they were not called operators, they were called “Hello Girls.” They received $18 a month. Bell was attempting to cut their salaries. This was the first time in Canadian history that working women had shown such solidarity and militancy despite the fact that they were described as “pretty young girls in their tailor mades.” My grandmother was fired along with many others. I am proud of being her descendant. It does not matter if you are pro- or anti-union. It was the solidarity of the union movement that has brought us privileges that we now consider to be rights. Two days off a week, yearly

holidays, maternity/paternity leave, 40 hour work week and sick leave, Workers Compensation and Employment Insurance to name but a few. Children no longer are allowed to work around dangerous, unfenced machinery, or in coal mines. I remember being taught about bars in England in the 1700s where they built little steps so five-year-olds could climb up and order gin. There are still boarding houses where the beds are never cold, because as one shift gets up, the next shift goes to bed. Both my sister and I have helped to organize unions in the past in Canada, but Labour Day offers us more than an opportunity to have a barbecue in the back yard with our families. It is an opportunity to reflect on where we choose to spend our money and on the products we purchase.

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Westray in holiday thoughts JEAN CROWDER SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN

Each year we mark Labour Day and remember the many working women and men and their contributions that helped create the Canadian society we enjoy today. But this Labour Day in the Cowichan Valley we also have to remember that labour unions fought for health and safety rules and better working conditions for all. When I heard that another logger was killed working at a site near Lake Cowichan this week, it reminded me that the effort of ensuring the health and safety of workers never ends. And that is why many parts of our country are seeing a resurgence in union activism. One of the many battles my former colleague, Alexa McDonough,

Jean Crowder, MP for Nanaimo-Cowichan fought during her time in Parliament was to have the Westray Bill passed. It became law in March 2004. The legislation came out of the recommendations made from a Royal Commission of Inquiry that investigated the 1992 Westray coal mining disaster in Nova Scotia. The bill changes the criminal code to establish a legal duty for anyone

directing the work of others to ensure the safety of workers. It also made corporations liable for the criminal acts of their representatives if those people did not take reasonable steps to prevent bodily harm to any person arising from the workplace. While Alexa was working on the issue in Parliament, unions organized to encourage other parliamentarians to support the bill. Like many other issues that unions fought for, like pay equity, maternity leave and a standard eight-hour work day, their actions benefited all workers, not just those paying union dues. This year on Labour Day, I’ll be thinking of those many workers who fought to make the workplace safer and know that they will keep fighting until we stop hearing stories of loggers dying at work.

Labour Day picnic set for Ladysmith In keeping with long tradition, the Nanaimo, Duncan and District Labour Council is holding a Labour Day picnic Monday, Sept. 2 in Ladysmith. So take your mind off back to school and enjoy the last holiday of the summer while marking an important milestone in Canadian labour history. The celebration will take place at Transfer Beach from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s being billed as “a fun day for members, families and friends.” There will be free hot dogs and beverages, as well as entertainment, activities for kids and free draws. So head on down to the beach and enjoy. More information: 250-760-0547.

This Labour Day long weekend I am inspired by former Montrealer Dov Charmey, founder and CEO of American Apparel. A committed free trader, he has the courage to take on serious labour problems within his industry, calling out his rivals like H&M and The Gap to address the appalling conditions textile workers in developing nations often face. Dov uses the textile factory that collapsed in Bangladesh and killed over 1,000 workers as a backdrop for his platform for change. In a CBC interview with Jian Ghomeshi he spoke about how he can

produce a better quality product in North America, and treat his employees with the respect, dignity and compensation they deserve and remain competitive. The essence of his message was simple, clear and in keeping with free market principles and philosophies of Adam Smith. It will only be a matter of time, as workers in developing nations demand better conditions and fair wages, that the era of cheap labour and unhealthy working conditions ends. This day will come thanks to the progress made by the labour movement in Canada and other progressive nations around the world.

Labour has influenced society with our consumer demands and choices, and higher regard for human rights and social justice. This Labour Day weekend I honour the great strides made in this county for workers’ rights. My hope is that our success will be the inspiration for governments and workers around the world, who continue to suffer from unjust and unsafe work places, and need to fight for fairness and safety in the workplace. As the labour movement continues its fight for relative parity with workers’ rights and fair wages around the world we will increasingly enjoy the benefits of free trade in today’s global economy.

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Still battles to be fought in Canada on the labour front BILL ROUTLEY SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN

Labour Day is about the ordinary, everyday people who are the backbone of our communities, our province and our nation. Labour Day is the one day of the year when, really, we are celebrating ourselves.

This province was built by working people, and our everyday lives wouldn’t be possible without the labour of workers like ourselves. When I think of Labour Day I think of the ultimate sacrifice of workers who never got to return home from work. I personally

recall the workers I knew who died on the job, and as part of the investigating team into these tragedies, I still have their faces seared into my memory. While B.C. has made progress on workplace safety over the decades, too many workers still die on the job. Too many families

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fighting with the system that is supposed to help them and their family get through the injury or help with the disability. This Labour Day I’d also like us to think about how our Canadian government is condoning a new kind of worker discrimination with the temporary foreign worker program. Our country was built by people from every nation in the world who came here to work and with the hope of a new life and a new home and the right to citizenship. The treatment of those people is, in many cases, a black mark on our history. Unfortunately, the temporary foreign worker program is repeating the mistakes of the past by allowing employers to pay workers from elsewhere less than local workers, and outrageous conditions are often placed on these workers. For example, often they can only work for a single named employer, opening the door to those who would abuse and cheat these workers. This Labour Day I hope we can stand up against these abuses, and celebrate the historical gains, like weekends, eight-hour work days, and paid holidays, that workers made by sticking together.

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Gabi Caljouw knows first-hand that football can be an intimidating sport for someone who isn’t familiar with it, but, like other members of the Cowichan Bulldogs organization, she is hoping to dispel the myths. “Moms are afraid of football because of injuries and concussions, but if you look at the research, there’s no more of that in football than any other sport.” Caljouw admits that, before her son, Riley, started playing, she was one of those moms. Her husband played football in his youth, however, and convinced her to let him play. A few years later, with her son now part of Cowichan’s powerhouse midget team, she’s glad she did. “To put it in a nutshell, it changed his life.” In addition to keeping him fit and “off the streets” — although she readily admits that wouldn’t have been a problem — football gave Riley goals in life and the determination to achieve them. “He wants to play college ball, so he’s focused at school and keeping his grades up.” After trying out several other sports, Riley Caljouw started playing football in Grade 8, later than many players start, but it didn’t take him long to catch on. Part of that stems from the structure and respect that are foundations of the Bulldogs organization. Even among other football teams, Cowichan has a good reputation. “We’re well-known for our good behaviour and sportsmanship,” said Caljouw, who is secretary of the Bulldogs board, while her husband, Mike, is an assistant coach with the midget team. Bulldogs players get three practices and one game every week. The team supplies all equipment except cleats, and pays for travel, which for the midget and bantam teams includes ferries and buses. The travel contributes significantly to team-building and camaraderie. “Last year, they had a loss, and everyone was down coming back, but on the bus, a couple of the senior guys started singing, making

Gabi Caljouw, right, is thrilled with what football has done for her son, Riley. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

“It’s my whole life, pretty much. I don’t know what I’d do without football.” RILEY CALJOUW, midget Bulldogs defensive back

up a song, and everyone was singing along,” Caljouw recalled. “It’s really a positive thing, and that’s what we want to instill.” Many players have gone on from the Bulldogs to play junior, college and professional football, and have consistently given back to the organization, frequently returning to coach younger players. Nick Bynkoski has gone on from Cowichan to play quarterback for the NCAA Div. II Fayetteville State University Broncos in North Carolina, but took Riley Caljouw under his wing this past summer, helping his former teammate train at a high level. Riley agrees fully with his mom’s assessment of what the Bulldogs have done for him. “It’s my whole life, pretty much,” he said. “I don’t know what I’d do without football.” The sport’s benefits range from hanging out with the guys to staying in shape. The social aspect of the sport is key for Riley Caljouw and many other players. “It’s tons of fun,” he said. “The guys are all tight together. You’re more close as a football team; we’re all buddies.” Having tried other sports, Riley says there is definitely something different about football. “It’s a tough mental and physical game; it’s different from other

sports,” he said. Although the season is closing in like a 240-pound linebacker — the midgets play their first game this Sunday — there is still room for new players on all four Bulldogs teams, for players between the ages of 11 and 18. Pee wees (born between 2002 and 2004) play introductory nine-man football with an emphasis on fundamentals. The junior bantams (born 2001 and 2002) made it to the Island final last year, and are looking for another strong season. Both pee wee and junior bantam football provide excellent opportunities for inexperienced players, according to Jeff McDonald, past president of the Bulldogs and a current assistant coach with the midget team. The Cowichan bantams (born 1999 and 2000) have joined forces with Nanaimo to create the Island Red Dogs, an example of the team spirit that surrounds football. McDonald calls this year’s midget team (born between 1995 and 1997) “one of the best squads I have seen. “The combination of skill, raw talent and effort is great,” he said. “Added into that these are really great young men makes this a great team to coach. Coach Opie Williams has an amazing staff with a combined football experience of over 100 years. The mottos ‘family’ and ‘believe’ tell you about the heart of this team.” For more about the midget Bulldo gs, see page 26. Registration is still open, at McAdam Park on Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m., or online at cowichanfootball.com

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Bulldogs grads rip up B.C. junior football KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Ryan MacDonald, now plying his trade with the junior Langley Rams, became the third former Cowichan Bulldog to be named Player of the Week in the first four weeks of the B.C. Football Conference season. MacDonald collected the Special Teams Player of the Week honour for his performance in the Rams’ 58-20 victory over the Westshore Rebels at Westhills Stadium in Langford on Aug. 17. MacDonald had one kick return, which he carried 98 yards for a touchdown, before the Rebels stopped kicking the ball in his direction. He added 52 punt return yards on three carries, and 18 offensive yards on three carries. Previously this season, Rebels linebacker Chris Pastro, another former Bulldog, earned Defensive Player of the Week honours for the five tackles, one sack, four assists and one interception he racked up in week one, and V.I. Raiders receiver Whitman Tomusiak, a former Bulldog who attended B.C. Lions training camp this year, was named Offensive Player of the Week for his team-

Ryan MacDonald record 11 catches (including two for touchdowns) and 225 yards in a loss to Langley. Nearly a dozen Cowichan products are currently playing in the B.C. junior ranks, spread out over four teams. The Raiders boast five in Tomusiak, Brendan Gowanlock, Elliot Jones, JQ Lobo and Mike Watson, while the Rebels have four in Pastro, Kevin Gabriel, Forrest Point and Patrick Warren. The two Lower Mainland teams each have one: MacDonald with the Rams and Graeme Whittome with the Valley Huskers.

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Trade gets Caps closer to opening night 22-man roster KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Cowichan Valley Capitals came closer to finalizing their roster for the beginning of the B.C. Hockey League season this week when they made a two-forone deal with the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The Caps sent defenceman Nathan Deyell and forward Mitch Crisanti to Dauphin in exchange for forward Sutton Olson.The 18-year-old Olson recorded 17 points in 56 games for Dauphin last year. The trade leaves the Caps with 25 players on their roster, including two on injured reserve: defenceman Jarrett Brown and forward Adam Moody, who broke his jaw when he was hit by a puck in Tuesday’s exhibition game in Lake Cowichan and will have surgery Friday. “It’s not good,” head coach Bob Beatty admitted. “He’s an out-

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standing player, and he’s going to be a good leader for us. He’ll be out for at least a month, for sure.” The Caps still have some tough cuts to make to get their roster down to 22 for opening day. “These decisions now are getting more difficult,” said Beatty. “We’re close. There might be some movement in and out until the opening game, and every team will be trying to improve as they go.” The Caps lost 3-2 to Nanaimo in Lake Cowichan on Tuesday, and beat the Clippers 5-3 in Nanaimo on Wednesday night. They still have two pre-season contests against the Victoria Grizzlies left: in Langford on Friday and at the Island Savings Centre Saturday.

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Success at a mini tournament in Nanaimo earlier this month was a preview of what the midget Cowichan Bulldogs will be able to do this season. Nanaimo beat Victoria in the opener of the three-team tournament, and Cowichan faced Victoria in the second game, coming out strong from the start. Eric (Wheels) Williams scored the first touchdown, catching a five-yard pass and running for 65 yards. That was followed by majors from Darren Aitcheson and Erik (E2) Kenner, and a second score from Williams. Victoria scored three times, their first touchdown coming on some missed Cowichan tackles, and the last two on defensive miscues and a mix-up by the coaching staff that left just 11 players on the field. Williams added a touchdown against Nanaimo, and Kain Melchior scored once, while Nanaimo was able to muster one. The midget Bulldogs were short on both the offensive and defensive lines at the tournament. “We had a total of five linemen: two defence and three offence,” said head coach Opie Williams. “At one point, Niko Ceska, a corner, was throw in at O-line for an injury. Missing the linemen had an effect on both games.” Adam Marchetti, Eric Maslen, Ryan Hennig, Tyler Hudson and Travis McDonald ended up playing virtually the entire first game. Mitch Hinton and Niko Stephen-

Midget players huddle up during practice. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] son stepped in from linebacker and receiver in the second game to give the linemen a break. Coach Williams expects his offence to be strong again this year, led by Kenner at quarterback. All-stars Maslen and Mackey Singh will provide his protection, along with veteran Jacob Regnier and midget rookies Tyler Hudson and Ryan Hennig. Drayson Price will move from defence to tailback, with Liam Palcu-Johnston leading him through the holes. Kenner will have a full arsenal of receivers to connect with in Aitcheson, Wheels Williams, Evan Rhode and Niko Stephenson. Also on offence are Kain Melchior, Eddy Walt, Taeler Lochbaum and Mitch Morencie. The Cowichan defence, number one in the league last year, is even better, said Williams. The D-line will be anchored by Marchetti and Brock Gowanlock, the best defensive players in the Senior

Bowl and Vancouver Mainland Football League all-star game, respectively, joined by McDonald and Clayton Key. Wyatt McWatt moves over from offence to play linebacker, joining Hinton, Nick Thomas, Brandon St. Clair and Kole Lochbaum. The defensive backfield will consist of Ceska, Cory Lewis, Riley Caljouw, Andrew Ketola, Cole Stephenson, Landon Conville, RJ Piche and Garion Ferguson. Besides Williams, the coaching staff includes Mike Caljouw, Brian Scott, JP Sterling, Jeff McDonald, Ross McCauley, Dwayne Maslen, and Soren Sigmar. “It is going to be a great year for us,” said the head coach. “I am looking to build on our success from last year, being one of the main contenders for the VMFL Championship.” The midget Bulldogs play their regular season opener against Victoria this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at McAdam Park.

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Three Cowichan Bulldogs football players have made it to the tryout camp for Team BC. Justin Young, Logan Swanson and Hudson Copley-Spencer attended tryouts on the Mainland and subsequently received invitations to main camp in November, where they will have a chance to compete for spots on the provincial team. “Making it this far is a testament to their commitment, skill and overall effort,” said Bulldogs spokesman Jeff McDonald. “We wish them all the luck on Nov. 11 and know that they represent the Valley proudly.” Bantam Bulldogs Young and Swanson are bound for the U15 camp. Young is a big, hardworking defensive lineman who McDonald says “puts team first,” while comparing his play to that of NFL Hall-of-Famer Warren Sapp. Swanson is known among his coaches for a high football IQ and quick reaction time.

Team BC hopefuls Hudson Copley-Spencer and Justin Young. Absent is Logan Swanson. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] “Making it this far means I do have the skill to go on further,” said Young, who has played 10 seasons of fall and spring football since he started playing at the age of eight. “It means a lot to be able to go on to the camp.” Another lineman, this time with the junior bantam ’Dogs, CopleySpencer will be trying out for the U13 provincial team. McDonald

describes him as “a natural leader” with the gifts of strength and speed. Between fall and spring seasons, he has played six seasons over the last three years. “This means everything to me,” Copley-Spencer said of the opportunity to try out for Team BC. “It means if I put my heart and soul into everything I do, I can be everything I aspire to be.”

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From Cowichan to Colombia: Agnes Esser goes international KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Tristan Mandur accepts the junior club championship from Arbutus Ridge General Manager Jason Lowe. Mandur also won the men’s club championship. [SUBMITTED]

Young Cowichan golfers on the rise KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Two young golfers from the Cowichan Valley have been making noise on the provincial circuit all summer. Among other achievements, Tristan Mandur of Cobble Hill and Callum Davison of Duncan tied for sixth at the B.C. Golf Association Juvenile Championships (under 16) earlier in August, and both were among the top seven at the Bantam Championships (14 and under) earlier this week. “I felt pretty good about it,” said Mandur, who placed third at the Bantam Championships in Qualicum Beach, which wrapped up on Tuesday. “I’m pretty amazed with my accomplishments, but I’m disappointed my putting wasn’t very good. I hit the ball well, but I could work on my short game a bit.” Davison, who turned 13 earlier this summer, missed defending his provincial bantam title, but had a strong showing in Qualicum Beach to place seventh. “It wasn’t how he wanted to play on the second day after shooting one-over the first day,” said Davison’s dad, Robert. “He struggled with his iron play and short game to shoot five over on the second day. He was quite disappointed with this result, especially being the defending champ.” Tying Mandur at the Juvenile Championships at Crown Isle in Courtenay on Aug. 20-22, Davison shot the third best round on the third and final day to move into sixth place. Davison also placed 20th overall at the Junior Championships in Revelstoke in July, competing against golfers as old as 18. Mandur also became the youngest-ever club champion at Arbutus Ridge this summer, shooting three under each day to

Bantam golfer Callum Davison. win by 14 shots. Representing Shawnigan Lake School at the provincial AA championships, held at Arbutus Ridge, Mandur shot 72-79 to finish second despite being one of the youngest in the field. He is currently leading the Zone 5 (Lower Island) Vikes Junior Golf Tour, which will wrap up in September, and shot 17-under to win a Zone 6 tournament in Qualicum Beach earlier this summer. Hoping to play college golf and qualify for the Nationwide Tour, Mandur says it’s the simple things about golf that keep him enjoying it. “I like making friends, playing with my dad, and seeing the ball go in the hole,” he said.

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Frances Kelsey graduate Agnes Esser was among Canada’s top performers at the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships in Medellin, Colombia, last weekend. Esser finished just outside the medals in both her events, placing fourth in shot put and fifth in discus. “I was really happy, actually,” she said. “I was satisfied with my performance. It was one of my better performances of the summer. I had a great series of throws in both.” Esser didn’t go to Colombia with any expectations, just hoping to set personal bests, which she came close to. “I hadn’t really expected to medal or anything,” she said. “I just wanted to throw my best.” Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, the Canadians didn’t get to see much of Medellin while they were there. “We didn’t really get out much,” said Esser. “It’s kind of a dangerous place to go out. It was hot and humid, but on the days I competed, it was nice.” Prior to the Pan Am Championships, Esser represented B.C. at the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec, winning gold in discus and silver in shot put. “I had a lot of fun while I was there and met a lot of people,” she said. “It was a great experience.” After a break for the month of September, Esser plans to resume training in October, once she’s settled in at the University of Victoria. While she’ll be attending school

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“I hadn’t really expected to medal or anything. I just wanted to throw my best.” AGNES ESSER, discus and shot thrower

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