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Firefighters from North Cowichan’s South End Hall assist paramedics in transferring one patient into an air ambulance just before noon on Tuesday. The woman was involved in a single-vehicle crash near Mays Road. [SARAH SIMPSON/CITIZEN]

Woman airlifted following Tuesday crash SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

A female patient was taken to Victoria General Hospital by helicopter and a male patient was transported to Cowichan District Hospital by ambulance following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of the Trans Canada Highway and Mays Road Tuesday morning, when the vehicle they

were in veered from the highway into a pole.

The crash occurred around 11 a.m. and slowed traffic while emergency crews worked.

The female passenger was trapped inside the vehicle but firefighters from North Cowichan’s South End Hall were able to remove her.

The impact the blue Toyota four-

door sedan had on the light standard it struck in the southbound lane was enough for the traffic signal on the other end of the pole to come lose and fall to the ground.

The two were driving from Campbell River.

Once the patients were removed from the scene, a crew from Mainroad set to clearing the roadway of debris.

The wild shirts and widebrimmed hats of tourists looking for brochures took a backseat Friday to the suits and ties of area business people, builders and dignitaries who poured into the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre for its grand opening.

Less than one year after shovels broke ground, the stunning $1.15-million facility quietly opened its doors last month and has seen nothing but success thus far.

Friday’s invitation-only event featuring local food and wine was a thank you to more than 150 guests who helped make the project happen in one form or another — not just on time, but on budget.

“The process to get from the g round breaking to today’s opening was an easy process for some of us and harder for others, Duncan-Cowichan Chamber President George Gates said. “It seems like a very little amount of time and effort considering the 12 years it took to get to the groundbreaking 11 months ago.”

Among those Gates recognized for their contributions were the chamber’s past and current board members and presidents for their vision more than a decade ago, the folks at Kinetic Construction, the region’s various chambers of commerce that worked together, and project manager Dave Conway of the Municipality of North Cowichan.

Also lauded for their efforts were representatives of funding partners from the Island Coastal Economic Trust ($666,500), North Cowichan ($325,000), City of Duncan ($50,000), and Cowichan Valley Regional District ($443,000).

The Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce also raised $400,000 for the project.

“It’s just fantastic to see it come together the way it has now,” North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure said. “It’s a true testament to a lot of partnerships, a lot of hard work, a lot of cooperation.

It’s just amazing.”

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POLICE briefs Motorcycle stolen from Lake Cowichan area Feb. 4 Lake Cowichan RCMP are investigating the theft of a red 2008 Honda CBR 125-cc motorcycle.

The bike was taken from the parking lot at 211 Madill St. on Feb. 4 between 1 and 9 p.m.

Thieves smash windows of van on Highway 18, steal tools A white Chevrolet van was vandalized and tools were stolen from inside while it was parked on Highway 18 just west of Skutz Falls Road.

Police are trying to track down the solar panel from this digital traffic board, which was taken sometime between Jan. 24 and 28. [SUBMITTED]

Thieves snatch solar panel from sign KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Police are hoping the public can help them shine a light on the recent theft of a solar panel.

The panel was swiped from a portable digital traffic board belonging to the Municipality of North Cowichan sometime between Jan. 24 and 28. The board was set up at the intersection of Chemainus and Ashcroft roads to warn motorists of poten-

tial ice on the Chemainus River Bridge.

The missing panel measures two feet by two-and-a-half feet, and is valued at $400.

“Thefts like this cost the taxpayers money, so local Mounties would like to return the solar panel to the municipality,” said RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jon Stuart.

Anyone with information should contact North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP are requesting that at 250-748-5522, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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The crimes were committed sometime between Feb. 1 at 11:30 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. the following day.

The passenger side window was smashed out so thieve(s) could get to its contents.

Lake Cowichan RCMP Const. Andrew Burn said a chop saw, electrical generator, air compressor, and assorted hand tools were taken.

Those with information about these or any other crimes are encouraged to call the Lake Cowichan RCMP detachment at 250-749-6668 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

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New building ‘just hits you’ From Page 1 Innovation were on hand as well, as the provincial government (and the feds) were responsible for upwards of $200,000 in gas tax funding distributed through Duncan and the CVRD. “We were driving up the highway and it just hits you and I’m hoping that same feeling overtakes all these visitors that are coming to Vancouver Island and to visit your community,” Yamamoto said.

“You have it all in this area.”

McRae hoped the centre would help tell the story of the Cowichan Valley.

“You have a great story to tell and we need to celebrate it,” McRae said. “As I look around this building, the facility and the displays, you’re going to remind not just visitors but people who live in this community of the great story that the Cowichan Valley has to say.”

Gates said work on the site continues despite the visitor centre construction being complete. Up next are $849,500 worth of infrastructure upgrades to the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre including new egress and ingress lanes, sewage and lot drainage and parking lot reconfiguration.

“I think it’s fantastic and, as George said, when it’s all done, and how it fits together with the Forest Discovery Centre, it will be a real contribution to both the organizations and to our Valley and region generally,” said Duncan Mayor Phil Kent. “I just want to honestly thank everyone who had something to do with this.”

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New location brings big boost in numbers for Regional Visitor Centre SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Build it and they will come.

Nearly double the number of visitors stopped in at the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre this January than in the same month at the old strip-mall location just one year before.

Some 472 visitors were received at the new Drinkwater location in the first month of 2014, as compared to the 248 at the old spot last year.

“We’ve been in the Centre for three months and early indications are it’s doing exactly what was projected,” Chamber President George Gates said, shortly after the grand opening. “We are capturing more visitors and promoting businesses throughout the region.”

It’s not hard to see why folks passing through want to swing by.

Across the street from North Cowichan’s premiere shopping destination and carved into the front yard of the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre — already a popular tourist draw — the visitor centre’s modern architecture and red façade are hard to miss.

Easily accessible from the highway, inside, more than 1,500 square feet of display space is configured to maximize the promotion of the best of the best of Cowichan’s food, wine, trails, businesses and attractions.

The collaboration between the area’s various chambers of commerce, local governments and businesspeople is already seeing dividends.

The new facility saw 550 visitors on Feb. 1 during the Forest Discovery Centre’s annual Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival. The statistic was a big improvement over the 2013 one-day record of 105 visitors in July.

“By opening during B.C. Forest Discovery Centre events, we capture families from all over the Island, the Lower Mainland and Washington, and introduce them to everything Cowichan has to offer,” said Visitor Centre Coordinator Kirsty Grant. “They love the displays, and continually tell us they are discovering new things to see and do here.”

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Tax credits for search and rescue volunteers and the renewal of the recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program are two items NanaimoCowichan NDP MLA lauded Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and the Conservative government for following the 2014 budget speech.

“One thing that I am pleased to see is the tax credit for volunteers in search and rescue,” Crowder said shortly after the speech was tabled Tuesday afternoon.

“Clearly we rely heavily on volunteer search and rescue and it is something we have raised with the minister in the past. I am pleased to see that and welcome that announcement.”

The credit will be for volunteers who have at least 200 hours of service.

As for the recreational fisheries

program renewal, Crowder said it’s important to her because it’s important to her constituents here in Nanaimo-Cowichan.

“I’m hopeful that that one will have some results for us,” she said.

In his speech, Flaherty promised fiscal responsibility and common sense when delivering his annual budget speech in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa Tuesday afternoon.

“This prudent plan builds on our record of strong, sound and consistent fiscal management. It is a low-tax plan to promote jobs and economic growth and support Canadian families,” he said.

“And it is a common sense plan that will see Canada return to a balanced budget in 2015.”

North Cowichan councillor John Koury, who is also the president of the Cowichan-Malahat-Langford Conservatives, liked what he saw out of Flaherty’s 2014

budget offering.

“The federal budget is good for this region. It stays the course to eliminate the deficit while keeping taxes low and maintaining transfers to the provinces,” Koury said.

“The government has delivered a realistic budget that reflects the needs and priorities of all Canadians.”

In addition to a “stable long-term commitment to fund scientific research in Canadian universities,” Koury welcomed the focus on skills training in trades and job creation opportunities for youth and older workers who are entering a new career and for the attention given to First Nations.

“It supports important reforms to First Nations on-reserve education systems, which I hope will benefit First Nations on the Island,” he said.

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How to choose? Council sets criteria for detachment location SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

After the RCMP’s power of veto naturally topped the list, discussion over the next most important criteria for the location of the new North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP detachment was a hot topic for North Cowichan council Wednesday.

Staff had presented a method by which to rank the three proposed sites, with purchase and development costs, disaster response capability and environmental and First Nations impacts all worth 20, the most points on the 110-point scale.

But council didn’t entirely like it.

Access to the highway, proximity to other emergency responders and social services and proximity to public transit and the urban core were also on the list, but each worth 10 points on the scale.

Most of council wanted to see the weight distributed differently.

“The weight that has been assigned to each of the elements in this report, to me, are not best reflecting the public interest,” Councillor John Koury said. “When I think of this type of building I think of access and flow as being a very paramount issue. I think of how best it’s going to serve the core. I don’t see that environment and First Nations carries the same weight in those areas.”

He said he’s not being insensitive either.

“The very fact that we’re making these factors at all is a testament to how important they are.” Koury explained.

Coun. Al Siebring agreed.

“Most of the activity is in the urban core. At the very least I think the access to the urban core should be given more weight,” he said.

North Cowichan Chief Administrative Officer Dave Devana said it was council’s prerogative to adjust the site selection criteria.

“To me, you could make these all worth 20 if you want. I’m not saying any of them are not important or they wouldn’t be on the list,” he said. “All we’re saying are these seven things are important. We just want to go through a fairly fair process. As fair as we could make it.”

Coun. Jen Woike suggested that after the RCMP’s input, which carried significant weight, all six remaining criteria be weighted equally. Council agreed.

It’s expected that senior staff and the North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP’s detachment commander will make their criteria-based site recommendation to council on Feb. 19.

Three sites have been identified for a new North Cowichan/ Duncan detachment: Option A: the municipally owned property on the north side of Beverly Street between the

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Money will take time to flow From Page 4 But Crowder noted some of those First Nations programs may have to wait until next year to see funding.

“You make all these announcements and people have an expectation that money’s going to flow, but they don’t read the fine print,” she said.

The emergency mitigation funding and many of the First

Nations promises were in that grouping.

“They have a National Disaster Mitigation Program which proposes $200 million over five years but it doesn’t start until 2015/16 so that’ll again be after the election,” Crowder said. “The on-reserve emergency management program is the same thing.

These are important programs and we would have liked to have seen them kick in earlier.”

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Cemetery bylaw looking out for interests of all e feel for those who are upset, but we believe the new cemetery bylaw that the Municipality of North Cowichan is bringing in is a good thing.

The bylaw addresses what people can and cannot leave on the graves of their loved ones.

It is designed specifically to affect the Mountain View Cemetery on Somenos Road.

When the Citizen first reported this news, we received feedback from a number of people who were very upset with the idea.

They have purchased a plot, they argue, where they’ve laid a

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loved one to rest.

They should be allowed to leave whatever mementos they choose there, as part of mourning however they wish.

Cemetery staff have a different perspective, however.

They are charged with the important task of keeping the cemetery neat and tidy for all the folks laid to rest there and those who come to visit them.

They see what happens to the lion’s share of those mementos after family members and friends have left them there for extended periods of time.

Most of the items left disin-

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tegrate from being out in the weather.

So instead of a lovely arrangement of some sort, after a few weeks or months what is there is scraps of plastic, bits of wire, paper, and ribbon. It blows around and creates a hazard for employees trying to cut the grass or litters someone else’s grave.

It is nobody’s desire for the cemetery to start looking like a place people have tossed garbage willy-nilly.

The groundskeepers are left to remove items when they get rough around the edges, as people seldom come back to col-

lect them on their own initiative.

Things like placing landscape rock make maintenance difficult, and putting in living trees and shrubs and the like without permission or consultation will end up encroaching on others’ space.

We were also interested to find out that the items people are asked not to leave on graves are already posted on a sign.

People have chosen to ignore it, so now it’s becoming a bylaw.

All that is being asked is that people remember their loved ones in a way that respects the need to keep the cemetery tidy and maintained for everyone.

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Consultation just window dressing I find it laughable the CVRD suggests their planned consultation this spring will provide genuine public input on the Duncan Sportsplex funding, an issue for which they have broken their own rules in giving away public money through annual grants to this high-cost facility for the past six years.

A small group of people use this facility overall and they want the majority of us to pay for their fun and games through more tax increases.

Last year the CVRD held a similar “consultation” effort for the Island Savings Centre in Duncan, the biggest tax spender

in the region.

I went to two of the three public sessions they organized to determine public support for spending lots of new money on that facility as well as taxing in advance for future capital spending.

There was no option presented for a vote that addressed cutting the centre’s high operating costs or requiring the minority who actually use the facility to pay more. Right now the CVRD only collects less than one-third of the costs from users. Taxpayers are forced to pay the rest.

The two ISC sessions I attended were overwhelmingly against this new taxing and spending plan. CVRD staff themselves were caught voting for spending more money in spite of that clear

conflict of interest.

At the one meeting that was in favour of the spending the meeting was stacked with vested interests that would directly benefit from this new spending. Because they didn’t get all the support they wanted in the public sessions the CVRD then held private meetings with ISC user groups to cook up supposed public support for their new taxing plans.

All in all this was a phony exercise for a predetermined tax increase and that’s exactly what the CVRD board did in significantly raising taxes last year for the ISC. The CVRD has always had problems understanding democracy when it comes to raising

taxes for their pet projects. They have used the illegitimate Alternate Approval Process, the negative billing option that is illegal for everyone to use except the CVRD and local governments, more than 50 times in the past decade to increase taxes and borrow money.

There is only one legitimate way to determine public opinion on new spending and that is at the ballot box in a properly worded referendum during elections held every three years. Why is the CVRD so chicken to use this appropriate process to determine the public will on more tax increases?

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Copy of a letter to North Cowichan mayor and council: At its regular meeting of Nov. 20, 2013, against the advice of Mayor Jon Lefebure and Councillor Kate Marsh, both Chemainus residents, council voted to develop 20 per cent of the lands in Chemainus known as Echo Heights.

This was done despite the continued objection of hundreds of residents of Chemainus who are represented by the Chemainus Residents Association as well as many more in Chemainus and elsewhere in North Cowichan and beyond who have expressed their opposition to this proposal in writing and in other forums over the past eight years.

This letter is to inform you that the Chemainus Residents Association does not accept any part of this decision. The suggestion that developing only a portion of the whole of Echo Heights forest should be deemed an acceptable compromise is to ignore the many arguments presented by many interested parties over the years as to the importance of preserving the forest in its entirety.

We cannot understand how council can continue to ignore the wishes of such a large part of the community regarding this important issue. In recent weeks we have been told that, if these lands are not developed at a profit to the municipality, then promised improvements to Chemainus might not be forthcoming. The current plans have been under discussion for more than two years and yet it is only in the past month or two that the suggestion has been made that there might be a direct link between the two.

If this is indeed the case we cannot help wondering why these plans and proposals, both here in Chemainus and elsewhere in North Cowichan, were made in the first place if financing for them depended on such tenuous and unacceptable terms.

We have also been told there are those in the community who support development in Echo Heights forest. Who are these supporters? Where have they been for the past eight years? We have been told “a couple of dozen letters” indicate support for the proposal. We have seen the several hundred letters and emails the municipality has received over the

Why do people put their kids in private schools? Because private schools have Christian education. Bring Christmas and Easter back instead of winter and spring break and the public school enrol-

ment will go up and you will not have to charge the families $20 a month for busing. I do not qualify for a bus fee waiver but that does not mean I am in a better position than a person of a lower income.

Deirdre Mann Duncan

Bernie Jones, Chemainus Residents Assoc. years and keep on file and have determined that 92 per cent of these support preservation of Echo Heights forest.

We note the historic presence at the Nov. 4 meeting of the Chemainus Advisory Committee of Chief Earl Jack of the Penelakut First Nation together with his delegation who requested a consultation process with respect to Echo Heights.

Also present was lawyer Renee Racette, legal counsel for the Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group. Ms. Racette repeated this request at council’s regular meeting on Nov. 20.

At the time of its founding seven years ago the CRA drew the support of more than 500 residents who signed on and paid their dues when the only issue on the agenda was the preservation of the whole of Echo Heights forest. Each year since then at meetings of the association members have confirmed their support for that position. Since 2007, more than 1,600 people (to date) have signed a petition asking for the whole of the area to be designated a park in perpetuity. Of those, more than 1,000 are residents of North Cowichan, the majority of these being residents of the town of Chemainus.

This not just a matter of land use policy or even simple finance. Rather it is a matter of council keeping faith with residents of our community.

Bernie Jones, chair Chemainus Residents Association

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They’re off to see the wizard: musical underway LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Anticipation can be fun, but once the train leaves the station, it can offer a rush that blows everything else away.

The experience of being part of a blockbuster, big name musical production like The Wizard of Oz only comes about once a decade for the Kaatza Lakeside Players and they are relishing the experience.

Not only relishing it, they sprinkled it with pepperoni and cheese and served it up to the cast at a special pizza party Sunday, Jan. 19.

“We thought we’d do it early this time,” said Lindsay Anderson, who with Dena McPhee is co-directing the production.

With a couple of rehearsals under their belts, the cast of The Wizard of Oz stopped their parts reading, pulled the chairs out of a circle and then hit the stage at Lake Cowichan’s Centennial Hall for parents and friends, singing and dancing their way through We’re Off to See the Wizard and Over the Rainbow then getting seriously into working with Anderson before getting their teeth into the pizza.

And are they excited about the show.

Just ask Lynnea Bruce, who’s been cast as Dorothy, what she calls her “dream role.”

Her Facebook postings are evidence of her excitement. She’s even posted a picture of herself in costume with her dog and has

Co-director Lindsay Anderson gives instructions to the cast during a rehearsal of The Wizard of Oz. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

Lynnea Bruce stars as Dorothy in the upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, being produced by the Kaatza Lakeside Players. For photos from rehearsal, as well as a video of the cast practicing Somewhere Over The Rainbow, go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

included a shot of her script, with the words: “all highlighted and ready to go!”

Colin Wylie, who’s playing the Scarecrow, is also joyfully expressing himself on Facebook.

“Let the rehearsals begin! So excited to get back into living my passion,” he said.

The way they rushed up to the stage is a clear indication that McPhee and Anderson have everyone on track for a “Wiz” of an experience.

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MEDFORD SINGS WINTER Under the direction of conductor Simon Leung the Medford Singers perform The Prayer by David Foster at their recent concert, entitled Winter Song.

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Music Festival competitions fill venues from now until March 5 LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

The Cowichan Music Festival is celebrating the effort and talent of Valley performers for the 65th time in 2014.

Performers have been preparing for months and now they have hit local stages.

The competitions, which are held in venues as varied as the Cowichan Theatre and the Duncan Fire Hall, always present their share of surprises along with the usual combination of exceptional quality and youthful exuberance.

Festival organizers have arranged a stellar lineup of adjudicators for the event.

Look for piano competition at the Duncan Fire Hall, starting at 9 a.m. Mon., Feb. 17.

Strings competition takes place at the Duncan United Church starting Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m.

Bands are at the Cowichan Theatre Feb. 28 starting at 9 a.m.

The speech arts competition starts at St. John’s Hall Feb. 13 at 1 p.m.

In dance, James Gnam is the ballet adjudicator, while Julio Fuentes will judge jazz and Carlo Atienza street dance performances and Janice Tooby-MacDonald will look after tap competitors.

All dance competitions will be held at the Cowichan Theatre starting Friday, Feb. 21 and continuing until Feb. 26. Get a copy of the festival dance program to keep up with who’s on stage and when in this very busy division.

Karyn Way is the 2014 adjudicator for vocal/ choral competitions which start at Duncan United Church Monday, Feb. 17.

Musical theatre competition, under the eye of Eric Northcott, began Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in Dun-

This concert that celebrates love features two young singers in duets from Puccini’s La Boheme as well as the operettas of Franz Lehar, Sigmund Romberg and Ivor Novello making this the most romantic of concerts.

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This year, the Piano, Speech Arts and Instrumental Gala is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 23 at Duncan United Church, starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12.

The Vocal and Dance Gala will be held Sunday, March 2 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Cowichan Theatre. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12.

The much-anticipated Highlights Concert is the gala of galas. It’s scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, also at the Cowichan Theatre, starting at 7 p.m.

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It is an easy name to remember: Bobbie Blue.

And it’s going to become widely known in the Cowichan Valley now as she becomes artistic director of the Cowichan Folk Guild.

Blue is formerly entertainment director of the famed Filberg Festival in Comox and one of her major jobs here will be to quarterback the Islands Folk Festival, which will be held July 18-20 at Providence Farm.

She will also be organizing and presenting the Island Songwriting contest at that same event but there’s lots more to do as well, like sponsoring monthly coffeehouses and song circles.

“I did the Filberg Festival for 10 years. I’ll be working pretty much full time for the Cowichan Folk Guild booking the Islands Folk Festival and the coffee house and other events.”

So running is the word in question now?

“Actually one of the board members said to me, ‘Are you prepared to hit the ground running? And I said, ‘Yes’.”

Blue is following up last year’s enormously successful festival that featured an appearance by the iconic Judy Collins.

“That was amazing to have somebody of that calibre. It was a miracle. I’m not sure what we’ll do yet because this is the festival’s 30th anniversary. This festival is going to be a celebration of that anniversary. There are not many festivals that get to go for 30 years.”

She’s looking forward to carrying on a great tradition.

“I think the Islands Folk Festival is a very special festival. The

Bobbie Blue is taking over the reins at the Cowichan Folk Guild as artistic director. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] Guild’s mandate is to celebrate music and bring the music of the folks to the people.

“I think the coffee houses set the stage for the Islands Folk Festival; the community can gather and put on a festival primarily for the community but that also draws people from throughout B.C. There are all kinds of people who come from off-Island to the Islands Folk Festival because they want to listen to all the different kinds of folk music.”

To Blue, “folk music isn’t just one guy playing a guitar.”

The country’s music reflects its diversity.

“We have so many people coming to Canada and sharing their culture with us. I am especially proud, too, to be working with a festival that takes place on Providence Farm. It’s obvious that the Cowichan Folk guild promotes community and that Providence Farm does, too. Bringing those two together is really quite wonderful,” Blue said.

Backyardigans diving into theatre LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

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The Backyardigans are back with a new live show at the Cowichan Theatre Monday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m.

This time, the gang explore a magical aquatic world in a splashy new production, The Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure.

Who explores a coral reef, plays in an octopus’s garden, and joins the jellyfish ballet — all before snack time?

Yes, Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, Uniqua and Austin — The Backyardigans — are back on stage, singing and dancing and ready to take the plunge into a thrilling adventure.

Children can follow the action live as the five friends explore clues, discover underwater magic, and meet a very tidy octopus and a pair of playful dolphins.

There are lots of great songs and dances and, most important, the Backyardigans save the day.

This theatrical production is

based on the top-rated preschool television program that airs on Treehouse TV and it comes from the same group that has brought Dora the Explorer and Toopy and Binoo live shows to the Cowichan Theatre.

Good seats are still available at $26.50 each. Contact the Cowichan Theatre Ticket Centre online at Cowichantheatre.ca or by phone at 1-250-748-7529 to order.

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Summer’s coming, will serpent Caddy come too? Conclusion

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n January 1852, Toothless Sea Monthe Yankee whaler ster” had excited Monongahela capDelake, Ore., residents tured a creature more when its rotting than 100 feet long and corpse washed ashore.

50 feet in diameter in Described as “hairy, the South Pacific after four-tailed and long a two-day battle. dead,” Tubby was not Those who scoff at only monstrous in CHRONICLES the existence of the size but grotesque in T.W. Paterson Loch Ness Monster appearance. He, she, have yet to explain the it was “about four feet experience of the trawler Rival across with four hairless, taperwhen crossing fabled Loch Ness ing tails, ranging from three to 16 in December 1954. feet long”. Its “globe-like” body The vessel’s electronic echoappeared to be covered with hair sounder, used for charting but officials were most intrigued schools of fish, outlined a 50by a reference to its underside as An oarfish that washed ashore on a Bermuda beach in 1860. The animal was 16 ft long and was originally described as foot-long creature swimming being covered with “feathers”. a sea serpent. The image was originally published in Harper’s Weekly March 3, 1860. beneath them. The chart, careScientists rushed to the scene fully inspected by authorities, but their conclusions, if any, was declared to be authentic. weren’t reported. one renowned biologist emphatwith squid on a three-mile-long — which lived in the age of the They agreed that the Rival Farther north, near Aberdeen, ically disagreed. In fact, Dr. Robline. The resulting “strike” jolted dinosaur and became extinct had encountered something Wa., another strange creature ert J. Menzies of the University his vessel and straightened his more than 100 million years ago. unknown to science; just what, drifted onto the beach at Point of South California not only hook!

In 1938, a lungfish (latimera) they couldn’t say.

Brown, Grays Harbour. Almost believed they exist, he has fished The sighting by HMS Fly in the was dredged up off the South For all of the disbelievers, the 24 feet long, this monster had a for them. It’s his theory they’re 19th century is one of the more African coast. As with the ichmonster has many advocates, “lengthy neck, a body equipped to be found in the great ocean improbable yet most authentic. thyosaur, this fish is believed to including scientists, journalists, with flippers and a vertebratrench south of the Isthmus of Capt. the Honourable George have been extinct for aeons. photographers and tourists who marked tail”. Again, State FishPanama and along the Chilean Hope reported to the Admiralty Which, of course, makes Capt. flock to the Scottish Highlands eries Dept. officials investigated coast. that he’d spotted a monster in Hope’s experience and the lungeach summer in hopes of sightand, again, their conclusions Financed by a $23,500 National the clear waters of the Gulf of fish impossibilities — like the ing the legendary serpent. weren’t reported.

Science Foundation grant in California. In describing the coelacanth that was caught off The chance discovery many Although the Society of Ichthy- 1961, he trolled for the elusive creature in vivid detail, he upset Mozambique in 1964. According years ago of a ship’s nameplate ologists and Herpetologists (the serpents from his little craft, the accepted facts of the science to the experts, it, too, vanished on an Aleutian Island’s rocky studies of fish and snakes) went El Nino. On one expedition, he of his day. Experts incredufrom existence, 50 million years shore wrote the final, unanon record, in 1963, as declaring dropped a sturdy steel hook lously conceded that Capt. Hope See, GIANT OARFISH, Page 14 swered chapter of one of the all sea serpents to be “myths,” almost two feet long, and baited had described an ichthyosaur greatest puzzles involving sea serpents. The plate was all that ever was recovered from the New Bedford whaler Monongahela which vanished in 1852 — after capturing a sea monster.

In January of that year the Monongahela had come upon a strange creature floundering in NOTICE OF ANNUAL the South Pacific. More than 100 GENERAL MEETING feet long, and 50 feet in diameter (larger than the whaler which ELECTORAL AREA C – COBBLE HILL killed it after a hectic, two-day PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION battle), the animal was beyond belief. Fortunately for history, DATE Monday, February 17, 2014 TIME 7:00 p.m. another ship, the Rebecca Sims, TIME Cobble Hill Hall, 3350 Watson Avenue, arrived on the scene and witCOBBLE HILL, BC nessed the monstrosity.

The Monongahela’s crew signed a drawing of the creature Do you enjoy our made by one of the crew and parks and want to gave it to the homeward-bound know what is planned Sims. Before the whalers separfor their future? ated, the captors chopped off the 10-foot-thick head and preserved it in a large pickling vat.

The Rebecca Sims later docked Residents and property owners in Electoral Area C safely and handed over the - Cobble Hill are invited to attend the Annual General unusual document to authorities.

Meeting on the date noted above. The purpose of the But the Monongahela carried her meeting is to update area residents on what is happening weird trophy into oblivion. in their parks and to hold nominations and elections for three (3) positions for a two (2) year term on the Cobble A mysterious carcass driven Hill Parks and Recreation Commission. onto a Tasmanian beach during a violent gale in 1960 drew worldFOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: wide interest and questions The CVRD Parks & Trails Division from the Australian Parliament.

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Interactive displays entertain, educate Duncan LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Cowichan residents got a chance recently to visit a special travelling exhibit entitled It’s An Honour!

There they were able to learn all about the medals proudly worn by Canadians for service in a number of areas.

Mounted in a specially designed 1,000 square foot vehicle, the exhibit showcases stories of great Canadians who have been recognized for their extraordinary achievements with national honours such as the Order of Canada, decorations for bravery and military valour decorations.

The display features interpretative panels, multimedia elements and artefacts. The elements provide a unique and interactive opportunity for visitors to learn more about these honours.

This new exhibit is now mak-

ing its way across the country and stopped for a day in Duncan, Monday, Jan. 27, where students and the general public took in the displays.

Over the next two years, it will journey to schools, community centres, special events and small towns with the aim of connecting with and inspiring visitors of all ages.

Visitors can look at insignia and medals, discover the unique stories of many recipients and watch a hologram message from world famous former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.

These displays made the event special for Khowhemun Elementary’s intermediate students, who got to see the show, according to principal Darrel Wright.

“There was a real Sidney Crosby jersey, and the space suit that astronaut Chris Hadfield wore.

The students really enjoyed seeing them,” he said.

“Also there were a lot of touch screens and interactive displays where they could learn about the people who had received the honours. The students really enjoyed it all.”

It was also possible to learn more about the role and responsibilities of the Governor General of Canada and how to nominate deserving individuals from their community for national honours.

Since August 2013, the exhibit has travelled through most of northern and western Canada and will be in B.C. until late March.

It’s an Honour is financed by the Taylor Family Foundation as a tribute to the women, men and youth of Canada whose achievements, courage and dedication to service exemplify Canada’s heart and soul.

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So how did St. Valentine’s Day transform from a religious holiday into one far more secular? During the third century in Rome, Claudius II decided that single men served better as soldiers if they were single and had no attachments at home in the way of a wife and family. Thusly, he outlawed marriage. St. Valentine didn’t agree with the views and reportedly performed marriages for

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Another lost custom was of a man wearing a paper heart with the person he loved’s name written on it. The heart was pinned to his sleeve, which gave way to the expression, “wearing one’s heart on one’s sleeve.” A woman could do the same type of thing by wearing a charm known as a love-badge near her heart.

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Another legend says that Valentine himself authored the first Valentine card. It has been rumored he fell in love with a woman -- the jailer’s daughter -- while in prison and sent her a letter. He signed it, “from your Valentine.”

No matter the origins of the holiday, today St. Valentine’s Day has become a day where love is celebrated. Lovers send each other cards and tokens of their affections. It is customary to go out for dinner and send flowers. Chocolates and roses seem to go hand-in-hand with Valentine’s Day events.

Although certain customs have become commonplace, some customs of Valentine’s Day have fallen by the wayside. One such custom is the “drawing of names” that took place in the 18th century. Names of men and women (equal numbers of each) were placed into two different containers. A lottery of sorts took place where

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Resilience, the new documentary from the team that brought you Once Upon a Day Cowichan last year, is set for a premiere showing Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.

This intriguing presentation is about the Cowichan River and reunites composer Eric Smith and filmmaker Nick Versteeg, who presented their previous award-winning collaboration to local cheers and widespread accolades.

The venue for the premiere is again the Cowichan Theatre and the $7 per person tickets are going fast.

Versteeg gave a sneak preview of the documentary Tuesday, Jan. 28 as part of the national Watershed 2014 conference being held at the Quw’utsun Cultural and Conference Centre.

The music is again centered around a single selection. This time it’s a piece by Ed Peekeekoot.

“I heard him playing it on the flute at the Islands Folk Festival and afterwards I went up to him and said, ‘I want to buy that song off you,’” Versteeg explained to the crowd.

Smith composed around that melody, weaving his music through the film’s many subjects.

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The documentary talks about the Cowichan River, its watershed and its fish population.

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“This is a wonderful opportunity, particularly for the community’s fabric artists,” Judy Brayden, CVAC board member in charge of the event, said.

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“Master Koyama’s visit is a rare opportunity to learn about an art form that is such an integral part of a country’s culture and history. We are incredibly fortunate that Master Koyama has agreed to make this long trip to share his knowledge and expertise.”

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This centuries-old art form involves special dyes, wood block printing and rice glue resist. The method was traditionally used to decorate kimonos.

This will be the first time the 81-year-old artist-educator has visited North America.

As part of the workshop, participants will design and decorate a piece of cloth using authentic woodblock and traditional dye techniques.

Koyama will be assisted by Yuko Yamamoto, an internationally known fabric artist in her own right, who studied with Koyama.

She recently moved to the Cowichan Valley, joined CVAC and has been tireless in her efforts to bring her former mentor to the area, Brayden said.

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Ruston Sweeting, Jane Kilthei, Nikki Wright, Eric Marshall, Wilf Luedke and Daniel Joe. They represent everything from umbrella groups like the B.C. Wildlife Federation, the Pacific Salmon Foundation, the B.C. government and the Cowichan Valley Regional District to waterside homeowners and fishing guides.

Subjects include everything from the need to protect the Shaw Creek estuary, which Gerald Thom of the Watershed Board called “a jewel” whose loss would be “catastrophic” to how to counteract ongoing pollution in the estuary at Cowichan Bay and bring back harvestable shellfish, to flooding, gravel deposits and how to maintain a sustainable water level in the Cowichan River.

There have been notable successes, such as the reclamation of the cliffs above Stoltz Pool and work to relocate huge sediment deposits near Cowichan Bay, but there is another big project above Skutz Falls coming up either this year or next, where the problem of eroding cliffs will have to be addressed, experts said.

The conclusion is that there are great challenges facing the Cowichan River and its watershed but with good will and short- and long-term visions there is a great chance for success.

Seating is limited so get your tickets early.

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But, Versteeg said Jan. 28, there are also plans to show the documentary in Lake Cowichan and Cowichan Bay, with dates and times to be announced later.

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• Hands on at the library project for February: Making Cedar Roses. Learn to make them Friday, Feb. 14, 4-5 p.m.

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• Burger and Beer fundraiser with silent auction with proceeds to Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, Sunday, Feb. 16, 5-8 p.m., Cow Bay Pub. Tickets: Volume One Bookstore, Cowichan Land Trust and the Nature Centre.

Info: 250-746-0227, email info@cowi chanestuary.ca • Xatsu’ll chief Bev Sellars will be at Duncan library Thursday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m., with her book They Called Me Number One: Secrets and Survival at an Indian Residential School.

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• Friendly Visitors wanted! Volunteer Cowichan program connects an isolated or lonely senior in the community with a Friendly Visitor. Interested? Call 250-748-2133.

• ShoDai Peace Chant new location Nichiren Peace Centre, Johnny Bear and Cambrai Road. Meditation Thursdays, 7 p.m., Discovery Sunrise Sundays, 10 a.m. Website: www.viretreats. com. Info: 250-710-7594. Email: peace@ viretreats.com • Duncan United Church Thrift Store, operating for 20 years, supports outreach programs. Great bargains,

Seniors • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre show “Way out West” a story about Mary and Jethro in Dry Gulch, March 14, 15, 7 p.m., March 16, 2-4 p.m.

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• Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre choirs. Mens Choir Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m.; Ladies Choir Mondays, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m.; Mixed Choirs Fridays 1011:30 a.m.

• Chemainus 55+ drop in centre muffin mornings Wednesday and Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Come and meet new friends.

• Are you 55 or older and bored? Why not join the Valley Seniors Organization in Duncan? Located at 198 Government St., open 6 days a week, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Bus trips, carpet bowling, whist, bridge, cribbage, 3 bands, a choir. Info: 250-746-4433.

• Weekly bingo, Tuesdays, 12 p.m., Valley Seniors Centre, Duncan. Info: 250-746-4433.

Chemainus 55+ drop in centre bridge for beginners Thursdays, 1 p.m. Info: Al Taylor 250-246-4134.

• Last bingo Dec. 9. Resumes Jan. 6.

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• New chess club at Duncan Library, Monday evenings 6-8 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome.

• Cowichan Valley Scottish Country Dancing Thursday evenings 6:30-8 p.m., singles, couples, beginners welcome, Chemainus Seniors Centre.

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• Calling all chess players, every Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. All levels welcome. Info: 250-743-8740.

• Interested in rocks? The Cowichan Valley Rockhounds meet the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Duncan Airport. Info: 250-743-3769.

• Duncan Badminton Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-10 p.m., Multipurpose Hall, Island Savings Centre.

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• Beginners meditation, Wednesdays, 6:30-7 p.m., regular meditation, 7-8 p.m. Info: email peace@viretreats. com or 250-710-7594.

• Looking for Dragon Boat paddlers for the Sea Sisters Team, Cowichan Bay. Come out for fun and fresh air

every Tuesday evening, April-September. Info: Sarah, 250-743-9894 or burdetrs@hotmail.com • Dragonboat paddlers — male and female, over 50, come paddle in Cowichan Bay weekday mornings. Info: Sandy at sandysand007@shaw.ca or 250-478-9152 or Mary at mlames@hotmail.com or 250-746-7950.

Meetings • Monthly meeting Cowichan Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians — working towards a fair, green and democratic Canada — Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Volunteer Cowichan Centre, basement of Duncan City Hall. Info: 250-737-1042.

• Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association annual general meeting, Wednesday, March 5, 7 p.m., CTRA facility at Providence Farm, Duncan.

Info: 250-746-1028 or info@ctra.ca • Aglow meeting March 8, 10 a.m., Providence Farm chapel. Info: Karen 250-748-3576.

• Somenos Women’s Institute meetings second Wednesday of the month, Sept. to June, 1-3 p.m., Somenos Community Hall, 3248 Cowichan Valley Highway, Duncan. Info: 250-246-2120.

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• Support group for stroke survivors and caregivers meets every Friday, 1-3 p.m., Cowichan Library, Duncan, multi-purpose room. Different topic each week eg. education, awareness,

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Membership $20 per year (less than 50 cents a meeting). Contact: Chris Rafuse 778-455-2095 or chrisrafuse@ shaw.ca • Divorce Care, ministering with video presentation and small group discussion to help people come to grips with pain of divorce and begin rebuilding their lives in God’s care.

Meeting Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 15 to April 2, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert St., Duncan. No children’s session.

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Bantam Capitals players celebrate a goal during a winter break tournament.

The Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association executive has been restored after a two-week suspension by the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association. [CITIZEN FILE]

Executive restored after CVMHA, VIAHA come to agreement Two out of three keep Caps ahead of Bulldogs in BCHL playoff race

Matthew Berry-Lamontagna comes to the rescue after a Powell River player crashes goalie Robin Gusse’s crease during last Saturday’s game at the Island Savings Centre. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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Suspended since Jan. 23, the directors of the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association were restored to their positions late last week after accepting a decision made by the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association regarding the appointment of a new president last month.

Six of the suspended directors were also coaches, whose teams were left without their leadership at a crucial time of year.

“They’re all back,” VIAHA president Jim Humphrey said. “All the coaches are back coaching.”

Five officers from VIAHA met with the members of the CVMHA executive to present the decision, which found that the appointment of the new president did not follow CVMHA bylaws and rendered the appointment null and void. After learning of the decision, the directors talked for “a solid hour,” according to Humphrey. The VIAHA representatives were called back in after a vote, which was 8-4 in favour of accepting the decision.

The VIAHA reps then sat with the CVMHA executive and discussed the best way to move forward.

“It’s no secret the board is divided,” Humphrey said. “But it’s not normal to be divided on everything. There has to be some

common ground.”

VIAHA is willing to assist the CVMHA in whatever ways are necessary, Humphrey added.

“We’ve offered all our resources to help them,” he said. “We’ll do whatever we can to help them.”

Among the decisions the CVMHA will have to make is how to select a new president. According to the bylaws, they can wait until the next annual general meeting and have the membership elect a president, or they can appoint a new president from the executive based on the required one year of experience.

If no one on the current board has the necessary experience, they can canvass the membership for someone who does and wants to serve as president. If no one who qualified can be found, then a motion can be made for extenuating circumstances.

“The ball’s in their court,” Humphrey said.

There is just one more executive meeting scheduled before the AGM, Humphrey pointed out, and the Island minor hockey season ends on March 14.

Humphrey is hopeful that the CVMHA can move ahead.

“The bottom line is that you can’t have a program like this without volunteers,” he said. “And they have to work together for the benefit of everybody, and to an extent that wasn’t happening.”

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With two victories and a loss last weekend, the Cowichan Valley Capitals were able to stay just a point ahead of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in the battle for the last playoff spot in the B.C. Hockey League’s Island Division.

“It would have been nice to get another point to put us two up, but that didn’t happen,” said Caps head coach Bob Beatty.

The Caps got off to a good start with two points in an overtime win over the Clippers in Nanaimo on Friday, then slipped past the division-leading Powell River Kings 5-4 at The Stick on Saturday. On Sunday afternoon, however, they couldn’t manage a goal, let alone a point, in a 3-0 loss to the Coquitlam Express.

“Sunday put a bit of a damper on the weekend,” Beatty said.

“But it is what it is and we got two of three.”

On Friday, the Caps held a 3-0 lead early in the second period thanks to goals by Myles Powell, Taylor Allan and Colton Kehler, but undisciplined penalties allowed the Clippers to get back in with a pair of powerplay goals.

Nanaimo tied the score midway

through the third, but Powell’s second of the game gave the Caps a badly needed win.

“We got distracted by the Clippers’ after-the-whistle antics,” Beatty noted.

Valik Chichkin, Brayden Gelsinger and Dane Gibson all finished the game with two assists.

Robin Gusse made 33 saves for the win.

The Caps again held a substantial lead against the Kings, heading into the third period up 4-1.

Powell River scored three in a row to draw even, but Colton Kehler’s second of the game, with just 24 seconds left in regulation, proved decisive.

“They came back hard and we made some mistakes,” Beatty said. “They had us on our heels.

They had us in a defensive shell, and that’s not our game.”

Kehler finished the night with two goals and an assist, and Matthew Berry-Lamontagna scored once and added a helper. Allan and Gibson had the other goals, while Gelsinger and Clint Filbrandt had two assists apiece.

Gusse made 41 saves.

On Friday, the Caps generated 46 shots on Pierce Dushenko, but the Coquitlam netminder was up

“It would have been nice to get another point to put us two up, but that didn’t happen.”

BOB BEATTY, Capitals head coach

to the task.

“I don’t know if there wasn’t enough left in the tank or what,” Beatty said. “[Coquitlam] is a good team, and their goalie was really good. If we get one or two early in the game, it’s totally different, but that wasn’t the way it played out.”

Gusse made 28 saves on 30 shots in the loss. Backup Francis Marotte got a rare three minutes of action, stopping all three shots he faced.

The Caps will visit Nanaimo again this Wednesday, then host the Merritt Centennials on Saturday.

“The games keep getting bigger, and we’re running out of games,” Beatty said.

Both the Capitals and Bulldogs have six games left on the schedule. The Caps have 43 points to Alberni Valley’s 42, and hold the lead in wins 19-17.

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Battered Islanders manage split weekend KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Still battling a rash of late-season injuries, the Kerry Park Islanders split a pair of games against rivals from the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League’s South Division last weekend.

The Isles eked out a 3-2 win over the Saanich Braves on Friday, and followed it up with a 6-2 loss to the Westshore Wolves on Saturday.

Tied 2-2 with the Braves, the Isles found themselves shorthanded for the last four minutes. Not only were they able to kill off the penalties, they managed to win the game on a shorthanded marker from captain Eric Mansueti.

Matt Osmond scored the Islanders’ first two goals, giving him four on the season.

“He had a good game,” Islanders owner — and Matt’s dad — Mark Osmond said.

“He’s really stepped up lately. He’s moved up the ladder and had more ice time and taken advantage of it.”

The Isles hosted the Wolves at the Island Savings Centre on Saturday and managed to keep it close until late in the second period when the Wolves scored twice to make it 5-2.

Colton Burt and Hobin Zinck scored for Kerry Park.

Osmond compared the last two games to the two from the previous weekend, when the Isles lost 2-0 and 6-1.

“We played better in those games,” he said. “Our effort was better. This week I

Results showing from T-Birds’ hard work KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

“At the beginning of the year, I wasn’t sure I could play at this level but now I know I can.”

Those were the words from a player to Cowichan Secondary senior girls basketball coach Jim Nugent after the Thunderbirds’ game in Port Alberni last Thursday.

The T-Birds lost the game 59-24, but the way the team played was indicative of how far the team has come this season.

After 20 minutes, the score was 25-18 for Alberni.

“We missed many opportunities to be ahead in the half, but stayed in the game with our press,” Nugent said.

The T-Birds faltered in the second half, allowing Alberni to pull away. Injuries to Ashton Aumen, who led the team with six points, and Sonja Manhas didn’t help.

“The girls are learning what it takes to compete both mentally and physically at the senior girls level,” Nugent said. “They are improving in every game and have no quit in them.”

The T-Birds will play at Carihi this Thursday for a berth in the Island tournament.

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Glen Martin was straining to find positives after his Cowichan FC team demolished the Prospect Lake Lakers 13-0 last Saturday.

“That sort of thing shouldn’t happen in Division 1,” he said. “It shouldn’t happen in any division. It’s not good for our guys, and it’s not good for the young guys on the other team.”

The game was the last Vancouver Island Soccer League contest for the Cowichan squad, which wraps up play with an 11-3-2 record, and can’t finish any lower than third place.

In the end, Martin found three things to be pleased about: the lopsided victory

helped his squad’s goal differential, it boosted some players’ confidence, and it gave netminder Bob Stankov a good re-introduction to the team after a few seasons away.

Stankov, who saw little action, needing to punch just one ball away, managed to get into one game with Cowichan before Jackson Cup play begins next week.

“It feels good having him there,” Martin said. “He feels compatible.”

Ryan Andre and Connor Crichton boosted their confidence with hat tricks against Prospect Lake. Kevin Jones and Steve Scott scored twice, and Colin Knight, Brad Thorne and Ben Robson had one each.

Martin gave credit to Prospect Lake for

making the trip to Ladysmith despite having just 10 players, one of whom had to leave at halftime.

With league play over, Cowichan can focus on the Jackson Cup tournament.

The team takes the field this Saturday for a play-in game against Gorge’s Div. 2 team at Ladysmith at 7 p.m.

Martin knows better than to underestimate a Div. 2 entry.

“In Cup games, you’ve got to expect that they’ll raise their level of play,” he said. “They have nothing to lose, they’re not supposed to win, and they want to show they can play against Div. 1 teams.

Every year, there seems to be a Div. 2 team that gives us a go. We’ve got to be prepared for a team that can play.”

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