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Marauding dogs feast on fowl

CVRD lauds province’s weir move

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They’ve killed five goats, several cats, and — just two nights ago — several sheep and roosting chickens. Now the pair of dogs suspected in the attacks are firmly in the sights of authorities, and hopes were high Tuesday the pet killers will soon be caught. “We have no idea where they came from, but we’re tracking them right now,” said Brian Duncan, manager of the inspections and enforcement division of the Cowichan Valley Regional District. The dogs — both described as rottweilercrosses — have been wreaking havoc on domesticated animals in the Cowichan Bay area for more than two weeks. They struck again Monday when they somehow managed to get at a flock of chickens. As many as three sheep also died as a result of the attacks. The dogs are known to return to the scenes of their crimes, and Duncan said this time his people are ready for them. “When the dogs attacked the goats, we didn’t have traps at the ready for the next day — we do now.” The CVRD and SPCA are using live traps, the same as those used by the BC Conservation Officers Service for trapping wolves and cougars. While Duncan said he doesn’t believe the dogs are a danger to humans, there’s no need to take unnecessary risks. “I don’t think they’ll be chasing down chil-

Jesyka Clarkson, of the Cowichan and District SPCA, shows off a trap that is expected to capture at least one of two wild dogs believed responsible for killing much livestock in the Cowichan Bay area. [MIKE D’AMOUR/CITIZEN]

dren or anything like that, but when they get in the pack mentality, who knows?” Still, Duncan said it’s vital to trap the dogs as quickly as possible to stop more domesticated animals from perishing between their jaws. “It’s not about killing for food, for the two

dogs it’s a pack mentality, the thrill of the kill,” he said. “It’s like mink or martens, they’ll do the same thing. They’ll go after chickens and kill as many as they can in five minutes.”

Let the good times flow. Well, for an extra few weeks at least. Catalyst Paper announced yesterday it received a decision from the province on the day-to-day management of the weir that controls water levels in Lake Cowichan and the Cowichan River. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations agreed to delay the implementation of the lake draw by 22 days, from July 9 to July 31, but rejected the Cowichan Watershed Board’s request for temporary storage of up to 20 centimetres of water until July 9. The decision reduces the possibility of having to reduce summer flows because of drought. “This is a step in the right direction to protect the river and its fish,” said Rob Belanger, GM of Catalyst’s Crofton paper mill. A 2012 engineering study of the weir reviewed performance back to 1955, and showed lake summer inflows dropped by 35 per cent since the late 1950s due to climate change. The previous water management regime — known as the rule curve — called for lowering the lake level from full storage to start no later than July 9 each year.

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Seven-year-olds Hamish McKay and Oliver Price dip their nets in the water searching for beach creatures during Low Tide Day at Cowichan Bay’s Kil-pah-las Beach on May 18. The popular annual event included a beach clean-up, and the ever-popular Critter Count, which attracted Hamish and Oliver and many other youngsters. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Candles lit the way for walkers during the annual Relay For Life fundraising event at the Cowichan Sportsplex from 6 p.m. Saturday night to 6 a.m. Sunday morning. This year the top fundraiser was Gerry Wikkerink, who raised more than $5,700 — nearly double his goal of raising $3,000. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

◆ NORTH COWICHAN IN BRIEF

One month remains before property taxes are due Residents of North Cowichan have until July 2 to pay their property taxes. Notices have been mailed and all unpaid 2013 taxes are subject to a 10 per cent penalty after July 2. Taxes can be mailed to the Municipality (PO 278, 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, B.C., V9L 3X4), paid via Internet or telephone banking through your financial institution or dropped off at the municipal hall. For more information call North Cowichan’s finance department at 250-746-3100.

Watering restrictions now restricted to odd/even days From now until Oct. 31, according to North Cowichan’s Waterworks Bylaw No. 2839, watering lawns or other plants on a property is not permitted except for three hours per day — between 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Even numbered houses may water according to the guidelines on even numbered days and odd numbered houses may water on odd numbered days. Questions can be directed to North Cowichan’s engineering department at 250-746-3128. Sarah Simpson, Citizen

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The new rule curve allows for this to be delayed until July 31 each year when natural conditions permit. “While not adding any additional storage to Cowichan Lake or changing the weir in any way, this decision makes better use of the existing approved storage, adds flexibility and will improve late summer and early autumn water flows benefitting fish passage and many other concerns in the Cowichan River,” said Rob Hutchins, chairman of Cowichan Valley Regional District. “So many involved parties in the Cowichan Basin have worked with Catalyst and the provincial government to arrive at this critical first step,” Hutchins said. “After many years of effort, we finally have some real action on the low water flow problem in the Cowichan River.” Last spring as many as 1,000 salmon died as a result of not being able to swim to their spawning grounds.

A trial in the case of accused dog beater Brandon Scott Harrison, 26, has been set for Oct. 15. On Tuesday, Harrison pleaded not guilty to one count each of causing an animal to continue to be in distress, criminal harassment and uttering threats to cause death of bodily harm. A trial confirmation hearing has been set for Sept. 10. Harrison is accused of punching and shouting at a small Boston terrier social media has dubbed “Terry” while horrified passersby looked on. The case of “Terry” went viral online after witness Chris Davies pleaded with RCMP and the BCSPCA to take the dog away. Davies pulled his vehicle over and flashed his lights to alert oncoming traffic about the animal. Then, he said, he saw a young man approach the cowering dog, shouting. “He held it face down on the road and hit it full pelt with his fist three times that I saw. It was a horrifically violent attack on a 12-inchhigh dog,” Davies said at the time.

To date, the dogs have been spotted near Telegraph, Parker, Wilmot, Bartlett and Hillbank Roads. It’s believed they only roam at night and lay low during the day and so far, they’ve managed to thwart every attempt to catch them. But Duncan said he believes their capture is imminent. “We’re fielding phone calls from those who see them out and about,” he said. “We chart them on our map, and we set the traps along their most well used trails.” But Duncan cautions people who may stumble upon the traps to steer well clear of them. “We don’t want people touching them because the more human smell around them, the less chance there is of catching the dogs.”

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Popular swim spots being monitored ROUTINE: VIHA testing

contamination levels SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

With the hot summer season rapidly approaching, North Cowichan beaches will no doubt begin to fill with sunbathers and swimmers alike. But is it safe to get in the water? The Vancouver Island Health Authority is finding out. “VIHA does testing on beaches according to three tier levels,” explained North Cowichan Parks and Rec director Ernie Mansueti. “Fuller Lake is considered tier three.” A beach is labeled tier three if many people swim there, there have been high bacterial counts in the past, and there may be sources of contamination near the beach. Both Maple Bay and Chemainus’s Kinsmen beaches are tier two spots. That means they have a moderate number of swimmers and only occasional high bacteria counts over the last few years meaning little chance of contamination. “These beaches are sampled every two weeks during the swimming season,” Mansueti said. Know before you go, visit: www. viha.ca/mho/recreation/beach_ reports.htm

Community oven project heats up SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Traditional community ovens are making a comeback across the continent including right here in Duncan. Cowichan Community Kitchens, together with the City of Duncan, and a host of other partners are building a community cob oven in Centennial Park. It’s taken three years of planning but construction is now underway. Duncan councillor Michelle Staples said the oven will open up a host of possibilities for the community. “There’s already been community participation,” Staples said. Various school groups and community members have already taken part. “It’s really great to have the community each have a hand in building this,” she said. The oven itself will be built by the end of June, but it will need to cure for the summer before it can be used. The first community cook off will be held on Sept. 14.

New vision needed for old Chemainus school The public is invited to attend a workshop aimed at unearthing any and all potential uses for

Cowichan Community Kitchens and friends are building a traditional community oven like this rendering in Centennial Park. [SUBMITTED] “We were just talking about all of the different possibilities… a community pizza competition, somebody wanted to make pies, and all sorts of different things, and bread as well because it is traditionally a bread oven.” Connecting with the schools

and the garden group and the senior centre and Cowichan Tribes — all sorts of different groups are interested in using the oven for their gatherings, programs and special events. Staples said the wood-fired oven will be locked up when not in use

the old Chemainus Elementary School. On June 13 from 7 to 9 p.m., folks will gather in Chemainus Secondary’s multi-purpose room before heading out on a walk.

“This is an excellent opportunity to bring your ideas for this property,” said a notice issued by the Municipality of North Cowichan. “Walk the grounds and discuss with municipal staff, council

so folks can’t help themselves, and/or get hurt. The whole idea is to help facilitate bringing the garden closer to the table, said Gina Talbot of Community Kitchens. “It will naturally draw people together to share food with their neighbours and is a natural fit in an active family park and community garden space,” Talbot said. “The concept of an outdoor cooking space provides Community Kitchens participants a way of connecting with the community and being in a park. Food and the preparation of food helps bring people together.” The oven will end up being a piece of art as builders have secured the help of artists Nan Spohn and Maynard Johnny to help infuse the oven with a contemporary and Coast Salish flair. To learn more about the project check out its Facebook Page (search for Cowichan Cob Oven Project), email cckcob@gmail. com or to sign up for one of the workshops dedicated to building the oven, phone 250-537-6622.

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Green plan introduced through fun and games FREE LUNCH: Local food a highlight of Community for Climate Fair SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

There is such a thing as a free lunch but if you want it, you’d best act fast because it’s a firstcome, first-served one at the Community for Climate Fair on Saturday, June 8. The 1 p.m. lunch kicks off the free event at Vancouver Island University’s Cowichan campus, and it will feature locally grown food prepared by Cowichan Green Community (and ice cream from Island Farms, too!). Bring your own dishes if you can. The Community for Climate Fair is a fun-filled way for North Cowichan and its partners to introduce the municipality’s Climate Action and Energy Plan to the greater community. “Almost 80 per cent of our emissions in North Cowichan come from private vehicles,” explained Coun. Kate Marsh, who helped organize the fair. “We wanted to reach all ages,

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Fundraising record crushed at annual SPCA garage sale MIKE D’AMOUR CITIZEN

Hundreds of animals will receive much needed medical attention and more because of a record-breaking garage sale hosted by the Cowichan and District SPCA. “This is just fantastic,” said Sandi Trent, branch manager of the Cowichan and District SPCA. “We raised $33,581 this year, way more than the $24,000 from last year,” said Trent, who noted the SPCA survives only through donations and fundraising events, like last weekend’s garage sale.

“We’ve come a long way since our first garage sale in 2007 when we raised $5,000.” Most of the money raised over the weekend will go towards medical bills that can pile up, given the number of animals the shelter helps. “Last year we had more than 700 animal adoptions and the money we just raised will help hundreds more,” Trent said. The garage sale offered thousands of items for sale, everything from “$130 to fifty cents,” said Trent, who credited the hard work of SPCA volunteers for pulling off the record-breaking sale.

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sions don’t stop at local government borders,” Marsh said. A presentation on North Cowichan’s plan is slated for 2:30 p.m. and it should take about an hour, but before, during, and after, folks can test drive an electric car, ride an e-bike, and create their own energy by dancing to the music of Masimba Marimba. Other family-friendly games will be led by the students of the Chemainus Green Team. It is through those activities and games that visitors to the event, which runs until 4:30 p.m., can learn how to reduce their carbon footprints and why it’s important to consider doing so.

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to create a sense of ‘we can do this working together’.” And what better way to reach out than with food, fun and education? “We are partnering with local organizations, and raising sponsorship funds, so there are no barriers to attend,” Marsh said. In keeping with the “green” theme, BC Transit has also offered free rides that day to ensure everyone can get to 2011 University Way in Duncan at no cost. Many local non-profits are also gearing up to attend. “This will be a great opportunity to learn more about sustainable living and reducing our ecological footprint,” said Joy Emmanuel, Social Planning Cowichan’s acting executive director. Representatives from the Cowichan’s local governments will also be there. “We are including neighbouring jurisdictions because emis-

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Weir decision great, but please don’t stop there A

contentious issue for years, movement has finally been made in an attempt to better manage water flow into the Cowichan River. The province’s deputy comptroller of water rights has decided to allow for water to be stored in the lake until July 31 — almost a month longer than the previous July 9 date. Those extra three weeks could really mean life or death for fish stocks and the difference between a wet or dry river come late summer and into the wall. While we’re thrilled with the advancement, it can’t stop there.

The statistics show that over the last two decades water flows have been getting progressively worse. The comptroller’s change to the weir rule curve implementation date should really only be seen as a short-term solution until a more long-term plan can be established. The climate change juggernaut will no doubt continue and it’s up to us to match its pace to ensure a lasting solution to the water flow issue can be found. There is too much riding on it to sit back and be content with this latest movement. While it’s worthy of celebration

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that the powers that be listened while our communities pleaded to be heard — now is not the time to be silent. We’ve got their attention. And, as much labour as has already been put in by so many different individuals and groups, even more will be required to ensure it all works out in the end. So, let’s see the province’s decision as a solid first step, and then let’s get back to work on plotting out the next few miles because this road is a long one and our preparation now could mean the difference between life and death later.

The Cowichan Lake weir controls the amount of water able to pass from the lake into the Cowichan River. [CITIZEN FILE]

Questions still surround cell tower radiation

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cover, investigate, and publish. B.C. does have laws to punish animal abusers, but they are rarely enforced. Jordan Lucas was just sentenced to 17 months in jail (minus 10 months served), two months probation, and a two year (why not forever?) ban on owning animals...though he videotaped his torturing and killing of dozens of small pets. I do read the local paper, and I think there is a huge opportunity to cover these issues to make Valley residents more aware of what is going on, good and bad, when it comes to animal abuse and neglect.

A new cell tower is being erected at the Eagle’s Hall in Duncan, radiating all those who work and live in the area. Is there not an undertaking to consult the public before towers are erected? Despite all the concerns from other countries of increased illness around cell towers, Canadians are assured that our guidelines are based on Safety Code 6. However, this allows exposure limits many times higher than most other countries. For example, Russia and China say allowable exposure is 10puW/ cm2. In Canada it is 1000! (Info from Citizens for Safe Technology) Safety Code 6 only looks at the heating of tissues (thermal effect), not the health or biological effects. Dr Perry Kendal answers all question relating to EMF with the Safety Code 6 response. The Royal Society of Canada is examining Safety Code 6 with a panel of esteemed scientists, but some have conflicting financial relationships with the wireless industry and have published material showing predetermined viewpoints saying they don’t believe there is evidence of harm. There is unlikely to be an unbiased outcome. Scientists who have found biological harm face slander from the $1 trillion wireless communication industry. Our municipalities and those who get paid for allowing cell towers on their property should ask: “Can you prove and guarantee that radio frequency radiation from cellular transmitters is safe, and will you put that in writing?”

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Plastic bills are a bit of a hassle to handle

Coverage of animal abuse important

Be very careful with the new plastic money. I recently made a deposit at my bank at the bank machine. Two of the $50 plastic bills stuck together without me knowing. Fortunately, the bank caught my error. Another time I counted a pile of plastic bills four times because the bills kept sticking to each other. You ask me, “Do I like the new plastic bills?” My answer, “No.”

Thank you for publishing the charges against Brandon Harrison in your May 29 publication. One of his three criminal charges is “causing an animal to continue to be in distress”. The RCMP have laid these three charges against Mr. Harrison, but the SPCA have not laid charges and he is still in possession of the dog he allegedly abused and so I assume there is still a real possibility this dog “continue(s) to be in distress”. I encourage you to continue following not only justice in this case, but embrace the issue of animal neglect and abuse in the Cowichan Valley as an issue you

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Canadians are being price-gouged on gas

Greetings and best wishes to Normandy veterans

I have to wonder how many people ever get mad or question the lame excuses we are given for the exorbitant jump in gas prices we have seen over the last few months. Back in March the price was around $1.08/litre and now has gone to $1.36. We can be sure that at $1.08 the oil companies were making huge profits but now we are being fed the same old, tired line that there is a problem with supply because some refinery has shut down for maintenance. In my 45-plus years of driving I have never heard of or seen any shortage or rationing of gas anywhere in this country, and I would bet that when all refineries are up and running we will not see any decrease in fuel prices. I have written letters to members of our federal government (up to and including Stephen Harper) asking why Canadians pay more for our domestically produced gas than drivers in the U.S., which imports about 60 per cent of its oil. I am still waiting for a reply, but I think the reason is that NAFTA compels this country to sell large quantities of crude to the U.S. at around $40 per barrel, which is more than $50 less than the current world price. What this means is that Canadians are in fact subsidizing U.S. drivers by paying artificially high prices for our own gas. Findings by private (i.e. nongovernment) consumer advocate groups have consistently shown that Canadians are being overcharged for gas by as much as 30 cents per litre. These results are never given much publicity by the media and are probably kept quiet on purpose. When it comes to being pricegouged for fuel and other goods, we Canadians are really an apathetic bunch of people. Instead of demanding our governments act to protect citizens from this type of abuse we are more likely to just shrug and say, “Oh, well, what can you do?” I believe there is an NDP bill in the House of Commons that would appoint an ombudsman to investigate price-gouging by the oil companies. However, with a Conservative majority it has little to no chance of passing a vote, and we will certainly be paying a price for this in the future.

I am Ken Byron Sr., a member of the Canadian Scottish Regimental Association.

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Lift your spirits on a Summer’s Eve MIKE D’AMOUR CITIZEN

They say there ain’t no cure, but Brentwood College begs to differ with its Concert for a Summer’s Eve. Hailed as music to lift the spirits, the Brentwood College School music department is showcasing a musical extravaganza, featuring award winning bands, choirs, soloists and more to defeat the summertime blues. From ensembles such as the Pops Orchestra, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz Show Choir, Guitar Ensemble and Rock Bands, to the melodious sounds of a harp music, Concert for a Summer’s Eve has it all. The music department musicians are in their prime at this time of year, having recently competed in many festivals and shows, including the Nationals from where they brought back the silver and gold to prove it. As always the Brentwood College music department features some of their exceptional vocalists, all backed by professional musicians in a variety of musical genres, as well as some of their most outstanding instrumentalists. Proceeds from the concert benefit special needs people living in the Cowichan Valley and beyond, as this concert helps fund a weekly music therapy program in the Valley called Monday Morning Music as well as bursaries for special needs kid’s graduating from our valley high schools. The action takes place 7: 30 p.m. June 7 at the T. Gil Bunch Theater at Brentwood College School in Mill Bay. Admission is $7.

Folk Fest says, ‘Hey, Judy!’ MIKE D’AMOUR CITIZEN

She’s looked at love from both sides, now she’s heading to the Cowichan Valley and the Islands Folk Festival to headline an already impressive slate of talent. If you didn’t guess by the first sentence, the legend that is Judy Collins was confirmed Monday as the star act of the threeday Folk Fest. With massive hits such as Someday Soon, Send In The Clowns, Suzanne, and Both Sides Now — to name but a few — Collins has an appeal that crosses musical borders and draws fans from every genre. The family-friendly Folk Fest runs July 19 to 21 at Providence Farm and offers dozens of acts on a half-dozen stages.

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The Jim Byrnes Blues Band, Shawn Phillips — an extremely talented guitarist who was cast to play the lead in the original production of Jesus Christ Superstar before an insane recording/touring schedule forced him to drop out — skilled story-teller Ed Peekeekoot, ukulele master Manitoba Hal, celebrated songstress Connie Kaldor, Toronto-based indie-folk-rockers The Wooden Sky, jazz throwback Dave Lang, and Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys are just a few of the acts set to play the main stage. For information or tickets, go to www. islandsfolkfestival.ca Special ticket packages will soon be available and advance tickets can be purchased at any Thrifty Foods store.

Hitmaker Judy Collins is headlining the Islands Folk Fest on July 19-21. [SUBMITTED]

Map guides Dora to Cowichan! MIKE D’AMOUR CITIZEN

Dora’s coming! Dora’s coming! Everyone’s favourite explorer and all her BAF (best amigos for life) will be at Duncan’s Cowichan Theatre Oct.16. Starring Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego, Boots the monkey and pals Map, Backpack, Tico, Isa, Benny, Swiper and more, the show focuses on Dora’s search for her lost teddy bear. The two-act song and dance spectacular is interactive and, with the help of the audience and her courageous friends, Dora uses

her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully pass through the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach The City of Lost Toys. Dora fans will delight in this show that invites audiences to think, sing and play along. Dora is designed to teach kids to explore, communicate, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and discover a diverse and exciting world — all while having a lot of fun! Tickets go on sale on June 7 and are available through the Cowichan Theatre Ticket Centre or by phone at 250-748-7529.

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MOUSE MISCHIEF Austyn Woodward, Emily Carey, Emma Neufeld, Shaelynn Cochrane McCallum, Katelynn Knight and Lauren Wikkerink played Scottish Mice in an early performance at Celtic Rhythm Dancers’ spring concert last Saturday. For more photos, scan with Layar or visit cowichanvalleycitizen.com [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Earnest performance by local actors MIKE D’AMOUR CITIZEN

A local cast brought Oscar Wilde’s classic peek at the fun and games and ambiguous ethics among the British upper crust to a Cowichan audience. The ambitious Vagabond Theatre Company performed the dialogue-rich, three-act play, The Importance of Being Earnest, at the Neighbourhood Playhouse in the old Maple Bay School. The last performance was June 2. One of Wilde’s best-loved pieces of work, the play revolves around John Worthing (Michael Terides) who admits to his pal Algernon Moncrieff (Jim Cleough) that he occasionally escapes his boring country existence by leading a double life in the city, where he is known as Ernest. The devious tale soon spins out of control when Moncrieff pretends to be Ernest to charm Cecily Cardew (Lauren Cooper

Jim Cleough (left, as Algernon Moncrieff) in a scene with Michael Terides, who plays John Worthing in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. [MIKE D’AMOUR/CITIZEN]

in a standout role), John’s young ward. Havoc develops when city lies

and country deceptions cross paths and shams are exposed. The players gave a full dress rehearsal earlier this week and, while there was a bit of stumbling over lines, for the most part it was an enjoyable evening. Director David Holmes made great use of the space with sparse, but believable sets and the costumes were spot-on. Terides is a very believable upper crust Englishman and delivered his lines in the droll cadence one might expect from the character. M a r i a R i d ewo o d a s L a dy Bracknell, Corinna Cornforth as Gwendolyn Fairfax and Jennifer Lally as Miss Prism were equally professional and entertaining. But it was Cooper’s Cecily that stole the show. The young actress was able to take difficult dialogue and truly make it shine, both in her timing and delivery.

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Exceptional Child Centered Learning and Catholic Instruction. French, PE and Music Specialists, Safe and Caring Environment Accepting Registration for September 2013 Please contact the school to register or for more information. www.queenofangels.ca 250-746-5919 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan, BC “Learning to Love, Loving to Learn.”

Preview Visions Art Studio Tour at The Loft As a prelude to the annual Visions Art Studio Tour July 5 to 7, a group of 14 artists will give a preview show at The Loft, in Valley Vines to Wines in Mill Bay Centre, from June 1 to June 26. This is just the hors d’oeuvre before the main course of the free, self-directed Studio Tour, which carries on an 18-year tradition of presenting exceptional

work of artists and artisans in the Cowichan Valley. Free brochures and maps to show the way to the 17 studios in the July studio tour are available at sponsors and businesses all through the Cowichan Valley as well as at libraries, community centres and tourist centres from Qualicum Beach to Victoria, or available for download from www.visionsarttour.ca For more information call Terry Harrison at 250-743-3862.

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Nicolas Mendenhall, Simon Minkow, Alyssa Walker, and Bridget Pimenta performed ‘What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor’ in the music festival. Students of Ann Mendenhall, these four had a lot of fun putting their quartet together, and also impressed the adjudicator with how well they brought out the melody and listened to each other. COURTESY COWICHANMUSICTEACHERS.COM

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The arrival of the ﬁrst E&N passenger train in Lake Cowichan (Part 1) (The Chronicles is celebrating the 100th anniversary of this momentous day in the Lake’s history with a five-part series.)

s efforts to reinvent the E&N Railway labour on and on, it sometimes seems as if our Island version of the Toonerville Trolley has always been with us. This isn’t so, of course, as it dates back only to 1886. That’s when they completed the original line between, as the name suggests, Esquimalt and Nanaimo. The links to Parksville, Courtenay and Alberni didn’t come till later. As late as 1902, 16 years after completion of the original railway, Nanaimo businessmen were actively lobbying for such extensions. That February, it was front page news when W.T. Heddle and G.L. Schetky returned from a meeting with the Vancouver Board of Trade to report that they’d received a sympathetic response after calling upon most of the large business houses of that city to drum up support for extended Island rail service. Mainland businessmen were not only supportive, they declared, but had promised to lobby the provincial and federal governments for subsidies. “The business men of Vancouver gave the local delegates every encouragement in this matter,” reported the Free Press. “They without exception acknowledge that Nanaimo, with a population of 10,000 within an area of five miles radius is assuredly the proper place to become the terminal of that railway. The putting of the railway through is of

vast importance to Vancouver business men, as it will bring them directly in touch with the rapidly CHRONICLES developing T.W. Paterson west coast of Vancouver Island. Alive to their own interests, they may be depended upon to help in this matter. On every hand, the delegates from here have been received in a most cordial and enthusiastic manner.” It was pointed out that Nanaimo, linked to Barkley Sound by rail, would be closer to the Island’s west coast than to Victoria. Amazingly, some Nanaimo businessmen had gone so far as to survey “the line of route from Nanaimo to Alberni...during the past summer at considerable expense to themselves and hold as a result of such survey the most complete and accurate map of this route and district extant... showing that this route presents no obstacles to easy and inexpensive construction. “There are doubtless many other reasons which might be brought forward to substantiate our claims to be the eastern terminus of this road, but we feel confident that those we have enumerated can neither be refuted nor equalled. “Especially asking you that you strongly represent to the government the importance of substantially assisting us in the construction of this road and professing our rights as its

It was the vast and rich stands of timber that finally goaded the building of the E&N’s Lake Cowichan Subdivision. --Courtesy of Kaatza Station Museum natural terminus, we are, sir, very respectfully yours, Geo. Williams, W.T. Heddle, G.L. Schetky, for the Nanaimo Board of Trade.” While Vancouver businessmen saw promise in Nanaimo’s cause, Victoria’s did not. Ever the party poopers, they argued that it would be far better to build a railway through the Cowichan Valley from tidewater at Cowichan Bay to Alberni via the Nitinat River, across to Comox Lake and on northward to the end of the Island, in the process opening up a “country richer than the district[s] which had built up Spokane and Rossland”. In his presentation to the Board of Trade, entitled “Development of Vancouver Island with special reference to Mount Sicker and Alberni,” Colonist publisher Charles H. Lugrin said that Victoria businessmen “could not do better than bend their efforts

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to secure better transportation facilities between the city and Alberni and the mining district between Victoria and Nanaimo”. (It should be pointed out that Alberni’s sudden eminence as a port and commercial centre was sparked by a short-lived mining boom.) Lugrin noted that the east coast of the Island was about to have smelters at freshly minted Crofton and Nanaimo, “and all now necessary was better transportation”. W.P. Neill, Alberni MPP, had assured him that the best way of reaching Alberni by railway was through the Cowichan Valley, a route long proposed by others as “The summit between Cowichan Lake and Nitinat River was not high, and from the Nitinat River there would be no difficulty in constructing the road to Alberni Canal”. After extolling the mineral and timber wealth of the country

that would be involved, and gently chiding his fellow Victorians for having neglected southern Vancouver Island’s natural riches because of the Klondike gold rush, Henry Croft said he “could not see how Victorians could allow others [[i.e. those dastardly Nanaimo businessmen)] to secure” a rail link with Alberni. Croft was deeply involved in mining copper on Mount Sicker, copper so rich that he’d built his own narrow gauge railway to haul it to a smelter then under construction at Crofton, his namesake deep-sea port. Any railway system that broadened the Cowichan Valley’s horizons, so to speak, had to be of benefit to his shareholders. He, too, “believed that the route via Cowichan Lake was the best for a railway to Alberni, for besides the mineral wealth there were valuable timber limits”. A happy consequence of all this, he predicted, would be “quite a traffic at Crofton”. MPP Neill gave a glowing account of Barkley Sound mining activity and predicted that a smelter would soon be built there. It was “a good time,” he said, “to demand from the government that in subsidizing the Canadian Northern [Pacific Railway] they should come via Comox, Alberni and the Cowichan Valley”. His one complaint with the proposed CNPR was its request for seven years to complete a line to Alberni; he wanted it built at once. (To be continued) www.twpaterson.com

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Scott featured as Crofton Pub welcomes jazz quartet MIKE D’AMOUR CITIZEN

Vocalist/pianist Jennifer Scott and her all-star quartet are on the Crofton Hotel Pub stage on the afternoon of Sunday, June 9. The Vancouver-based musician, who’s made sold-out appearances at jazz festivals across Canada and in several U.S. states, has appeared with such jazz luminaries as Tommy

Banks, Don Thompson, Kenny Wheeler and Hugh Fraser. She’s been on JazzBeat, Westcoast Performance and CBC’s Hot Air several times and was picked to be featured on four CDs produced by the CBC. Scott and bassist husband, Rene Worst, are members of the San Francisco-based international group Crossing Borders.

Worst, who will join her on the Crofton stage, has been a professional bassist for more than four decades. He is one of the founding members of the pioneering fusion band Skywalk and has played with the likes of Chet Baker and Buddy Greco, to name a couple. Filling out the quartet are Monik Nordine on saxophone, who brought her own trio to the Crofton pub in

April, and Nanaimo’s James McRae on drums. The performance is part of the recently founded Jazz at the Crofton Hotel series, which runs weekly on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The quartet will also perform at Sylvan United Church on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. as a fundraiser for Sylvan’s Youth-and-Mentors-in-Music and the Arts program.

2013 Duncan Scotiabank MS Walk – Thank You for your Support! We would like to thank everyone who played a role in making this year’s Duncan Scotiabank MS Walk such a huge success. With your help the Duncan Scotiabank MS Walk has raised over $123,000 for support & services and valuable research programs. A very special thank you to all the hard working volunteers, our amazing participants and their generous donors. A huge thank you also to our major local sponsors; Scotiabank, Cowichan Valley Citizen Newspaper, Country Grocer, Craig Street Brew Pub, Columbia Ice Water Company and 89.7 Sun FM We sincerely thank everyone for their amazing support and commitment to the MS Society and our mission. Anne, Mary-Ann & Diane Cowichan Valley Ofﬁce — MS Society SVIC Thank you to all those involved: Scotiabank Cowichan Valley Citizen Newspaper Country Grocer 89.7 Sun FM Craig Street Brew Pub Columbia Ice Water Company 100 Mainguy Sea Cadets 744 Cowichan Air Cadets A&W

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Gardeners brace for weekend rush ANNUAL TOUR: Hundreds expected to take in the sights while raising funds for CFLA MIKE D’AMOUR CITIZEN

More than 400 people are expected to take in the sights and scents of local gardens during this year’s Annual Cowichan Valley Garden Tour. Put on as a fundraiser for Cowichan Family Life Association (CFLA), 2013 marks the nineteenth year of the tour, a one-day event that will take in seven spectacular gardens between Mill Bay and Duncan. “This is our major charity fundraiser to support our programs that promote the health and well being of children and families in the Cowichan Valley,” said Maureen Gallinger, executive director of CFLA. The self-guided tour of seven unique and diverse private gardens offers participants an opportunity to commune with master gardeners, enjoy refreshments, and to purchase raffle tickets for lots of wonderful prizes donated by generous Valley people. One garden will see a tea service, while another will host a “Chat in The Garden” with long time Times

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John McCauley shows he has more than just a green thumb as he poses with partner Deb Kopf in their fabulous Phillip Street yard (front and back are not to be missed) during the 18th annual Annual Cowichan Valley Garden Tour, June 3. [MIKE D’AMOUR/CITIZEN] Colonist garden columnist, Helen Chestnut. “It will just be a casual thing,” said Gallinger, who noted one of the homes on the annual tour — of which none will be revealed publicly until the tour begins — is to be featured in the Homes and Garden section of the Victoria paper next weekend. The money raised from the tour is vital for Cowichan Family Life, an organization

that grew out of a grassroots movement driven by concerned and caring people that believed counselling services should be available to everyone. CFLA offers affordable peer counselling. a summer camp for kids, programs to support school-aged children in their social and emotional development and well being, a “Books and Bubbles” bus that delivers early learning

and literacy programs to children in outlying areas of the Valley and lots more. Tickets for the Annual Cowichan Valley Garden Tour are $20 and are available in may Valley locations, including Duncan’s Cowichan Family Life Thrift Store, 531 Canada Ave. For more information about CFLA or the garden tour, call 250-748-8281, or visit www. cowichanfamilylife.org

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Valley residents united on Saturday morning for the fifth annual Walk of the Nations, marching together from Vancouver Island University to the Si’em Lelum fields where they enjoyed food and entertainment. Scan with Layar for video, or visit cowichanvalleycitizen.com for more photos. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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It sure is a shame that Good Timber’s run at the Chemainus Theatre Festival has come to an end as the popular show was enjoyed by many. [SUBMITTED]

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Seldom have I seen an audience leap to their feet so quickly after a show at the Chemainus Theatre Festival as I saw at the conclusion of Thursday night’s performance of Good Timber: Songs & Stories of the Western Logger. The prolonged ovation for the performers from the Other Guys theatre company, who put on the show in conjunction with Chemainus, was well deserved. The small cast of six, including Ross Desprez, Sarah Donald, Colleen Eccleston, Kelt Eccleston, John Gogo and Mark Hellman was outstanding. This versatile group brought the poetry and songs, based on the works of logger poet and “Bard of the Woods” Robert E. Swanson that make up Good Timber, to life. They hit all the right notes both musically and emotionally. All of the performers not only sang, but played a huge variety of instruments from the banjo and guitar, to the harmonica, saw and fiddle. It was very impressive. This show alternately made me

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Shawnigan players and coaches celebrate the school’s fifth consecutive provincial championship, capped off with a 17-12 win over St. George’s last Saturday. [STEPHEN LANE PHOTO]

Shawnigan makes it five in a row upend St. George’s for another provincial title

“If we focus on ourselves, we will always be there at the end of the season. It’s not about winning and losing; it’s about how we prepare.”

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TIM MURDY, Shawnigan Lake School boys rugby coach

Shawnigan Lake School doesn’t set out at the start of every rugby season specifically to win the provincial AAA boys championship. The school’s storied rugby program focuses not on the results but the process. The process is clearly working, because the school won its fifth consecutive B.C. title last Saturday. “If we focus on ourselves, we will always be there at the end of the season,” said Shawnigan head coach Tim Murdy. “It’s not about winning and losing; it’s about how we prepare.” Shawnigan defeated St. George’s School 17-12 in the final at Abbotsford’s Rotary Park. Despite their status as four-time defending champs, Shawnigan was ranked second to St. George’s entering the tournament. That didn’t faze the players or their coaches. “We don’t look too much at the rankings,” said Murdy. “Our own performance is what matters. We have a lot of respect for St. George’s, and we were confident they would be in the hunt.” St. George’s won 20-15 when the two finalists met early in the regular season, and also beat Shawnigan in the provincial sevens final, but that didn’t provide any extra motivation for Shawnigan. “It’s not about revenge at all, not for me personally,” said the coach. “It’s not about winning. We focus on doing things properly and fitness.” Shawnigan prevailed in the title match, getting tries from Jon Norris and Raul Barron, and seven more points off the foot of Guiseppe du Toit.

“It was a very, very tense game, with lots of outstanding rugby played by both sides,” said Murdy. “We won because we made fewer mistakes than them.” Shawnigan opened the provincial tournament with a 76-7 crushing of Elgin Park Secondary at Brentwood College on May 25 before the tournament moved to Abbotsford for the remaining rounds. Last Wednesday, Shawnigan downed West Vancouver 27-5, and in Thursday’s semifinal, they defeated Earl Marriott 45-7. Each of the five championships has been special, said Murdy. The dedication of the players on this particular team made it unique. “It’s very rewarding for a number of reasons,” he said. “For one, it’s a great group of guys. They love the game, and they love playing for the school; it means a lot to them. Some of them have been around the school a long time, and they have connections to the staff and the school.” The team also battled through a number of injuries and dealt with adversity over the season, and the coach was pleased to see several players stepped up to fill the roles of their absent teammates. Shawnigan’s representative on the Commissioner’s XV was captain and No.8 Oliver Nott, whom Murdy praised for his skills and the direction he provides to his fellow players. “He’s a real leader,” said the coach. “He plays what I like to call a captain’s game. He leads from the front. He’s both tactical and physical. He’s an outstanding leader in every sense.”

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Brentwood players and coaches sport their medals after winning the third-place game over SMUS on Saturday. [SUBMITTED]

Brentwood earns AAA bronze KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Brentwood College School’s 1st XV bounced back from a tough loss in the semifinals to earn a gritty win over St. Michael’s University School in the bronzemedal game at the provincial AA rugby championships in Abbotsford. The defending champs, Brentwood’s only defeat in the tournament came in the semis last Thursday, where they lost 14-12 to Rockridge, the same team they beat in last year’s final. The close result was, needless to say, a disappointment for the players. “It was very tough to take, because of the goals the boys had set for themselves,” said Brentwood coach Mike Flynn. They didn’t let the heartbreak stop them, however, bouncing back to win the battle for bronze on Saturday.

“They regrouped very, very well when they had the opportunity to win the thirdplace game,” said Flynn. “They did it with class, and they did it against a very creative and innovative team in St. Michael’s.” Brentwood defeated their Island rivals 2922 in a fight between familiar foes. “It was like when we played them during the season,” said Flynn. “We were dominant in the first half, but they made changes in the second and came close, but we were able to score a try when we needed to. “It was good to be part of a good game like that.” Flynn said he doesn’t keep track of tryscorers, but knew that in the bronze-medal game, it wasn’t “the usual suspects” doing the damage for his team. “Some of our workhorses in the forward pack scored,” he said. Brentwood had beaten D.W. Poppy Sec-

ondary in the first round of provincials, played at their home field on May 25. In the first game at Abbotsford, last Wednesday, Brentwood beat G.W. Graham 37-3. Flynn was pleased to see his team come away from provincials with a medal. “The boys deserved it,” he said. “They played pretty hard. It was a tough tournament.” About half of the players on this years team will be graduating, but a number of Grade 11s got into action at provincials, setting the team up for continued success next season. Strong side flanker and team captain Loet Huis in’t Veld was named as Brentwood’s representative on the Commissioner’s XV. “He was a great leader during the whole tournament, and leading up,” Flynn said of Huis in’t Veld. “He was everything we wanted him to be, and then some.”

T-Birds match seeding at provincial tourney KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

After not expecting to be in the provincial AAA boys rugby tournament, the Cowichan Secondary Thunderbirds made a solid run, and finished in 14th place — mirroring their seeding going into the tourney. “We competed very well at the tournament and were competitive in all our matches,” said coach Ron Glass. “It was fantastic to come out of the tournament with a comprehensive victory and to secure the seeding position that we entered the tournament in. The teams ranked ninth through 16th are very even in strength and on any given day could defeat each other.” Cowichan lost their first-round game against third-seeded Earl Marriott on May 25, but played to close results once the tournament proceeded in earnest when it moved to Abbotsford last Wednesday. The T-Birds lost 14-0 to Argyle Secondary in the second round, giving up just one try

Bantam B Thunder split road games in Nanaimo and Comox The bantam B Cowichan Valley Thunder split their last two box lacrosse games on the road, losing at the hands of the Nanaimo Timbermen before bouncing back to defeat the Comox Valley Wild. On May 26, the Thunder lost 7-3 to the Timbermen, although they kept the game close until the third period, when they gave

“We competed very well at the tournament and were competitive in all our matches.”

in the contest, while controlling more than 80 per cent of possession and territory. “Argyle were a plucky defensive team who were content to play defense and kick the ball back to us,” said Glass. “We were unlucky not to score as we twice crossed the Argyle goal-line only to mishandle and knock the ball on.” Grade 10 scrum-half Josh Jones was named Cowichan’s Man of the Match. The T-Birds rebounded to beat Elgin Park 36-22 in round three. Ryan MacDonald had two tries, while Darren Parcells, Brock Gowanlock, Alucious Gray and Rhys Mousley also scored. Mousley added three con-

versions, and Parcells and Noah Dobson were named Men of the Match. Elgin led 10-5 at halftime, but the T-Birds were regrouped early in the second half as they survived a shorthanded term with Ethan Burke serving his second yellow card in as many games. The new confidence got the T-Birds playing at top speed, in what Glass called “probably the best rugby of the season,” as they scored four straight tries to go up 36-10 and held on to win. Cowichan closed out the tournament with a 32-14 loss to Carson Graham, although they out-scored Carson 14-10 in the second half. Man of the Match Gowanlock and Amish Dobson scored tries, and Noah Dobson kicked two conversions. The TBirds played several younger players in the contest, and struggled after yellow cards to Burke and AJ Howard. Centre and captain Noah Dobson was named as Cowichan’s representative on the Commissioner’s XV.

up four goals. Parker Teufel accounted for all of the team’s goals, with Seth Negaard and Liam Joe earning assists. On June 1, the Thunder headed to Comox for a rematch with the Wild, who had defeated Cowichan 4-1 when they met at Fuller Lake Arena in April. Although the Wild put plenty of pressure on the Thunder, Cowichan’s passing game proved superior and led to a 6-3 victory. Cowichan goalie Zander Cozine gave up

just two goals in the first period and one in the third, while Teufel scored twice and Jarvis Rush, Caleb Nordstrom, Brayden Grantham and Will Wright had singles. Gavin Spencer had three assists, Nordstrom, Wright and Liam Joe had two apiece, and Rush and Rhys Mazurenko had one each. The bantam B Thunder also wish to thank Walmart and the hot dog lovers of the Cowichan Valley for their support with the team’s hot dog sale on June 2.

RON GLASS, T-Birds boys rugby coach

Capitals general manager Bob Beatty and SUN FM general manager Gord Gauvin shake hands after the team’s radio broadcast deal is announced. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Caps to hit the airwaves this season KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

At home and away, fans can now follow every move the Cowichan Valley Capitals make on the ice. The B.C. Hockey League team announced on Monday an agreement with 89.7 SUN FM to have all 56 of its 2013/14 regular-season games broadcast on the radio. “This has been a major goal — pun intended — of mine since taking on programming duties at SUN FM back in October,” said Troy Scott, the radio station’s program director, sharing credit for the $150,000 deal with SUN FM general manager Gord Gauvin. This will be the first time in 13 years that Caps games are broadcast. The Caps are now the 10th member of the 16-team BCHL with a radio deal, and the fourth of five teams in Vancouver Island. “This is the culmination of a great deal of networking on both sides,” said Caps director of sales and marketing David van Deventer. “The Capitals have been focused on this deal since I joined the team just over a year ago. The deal could not have been achieved without the extremely positive outlook of SUN FM’s management team and program director Troy Scott. We felt that a solid radio deal was key to our success as a hockey club.” Longtime Island sports broadcaster Alex Robertson will handle colour commentary duties on the broadcasts. A Valley resident, Robertson has been active with SUN FM. A play-by-play announcer will be named in the coming weeks. Bob Beatty, in his first year as head coach and GM of the club, sees the development as a huge positive. “Any time you can get exposure like this, that’s a good thing,” he said. Beatty’s assistant, Rob DeClark, agreed. “A higher level of exposure could lead to more scholarships for our players,” he said.

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Esser leads Kelsey to 11th at track provincials KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Sophia Ingham, Casey Heyd, Emma Dame and Chicago Bains made up Quamichan’s provincial silver-medal team in the Grade 8 and 9 girls 4x100m relay. [SUBMITTED]

Quam and Prevost back-to-back in relay KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Cowichan Valley middle schools finished back to back in the girls 4x100m relay at the Grade 8 and 9 provincial track and field championships in Langley last weekend, but one of the teams missed its chance to stand on the podium. Quamichan’s 4x100m team, including two members of last year’s gold medal team, finished second this year, while Mt. Prevost wasn’t far back in third. Initially, however, Mt. Prevost was awarded fourth place behind Semiahmoo, due to a tabulation error. By the time the mistake was noticed, most of the Prevost runners were back on the Island. Casey Heyd, Sophia Ingham, Emma Dame and Chicago Bains made up the Quamichan team that ran the relay in 52.01 seconds, with Heyd and Bains returning from the 2012 championship team. The Prevost team, with a time of 52.48, included Claire Barrett, Emily Lindsay, Emerie Funk and Denise Roy. In the overall rankings, Quamichan finished third among girls teams and fourth

among combined teams. In addition to their relay success, Bains and Heyd also collected their share of individual medals. Bains won gold in the 80m hurdles with a time of 11.68 seconds. Heyd finished second in the girls 100m dash with a time of 12.68 seconds, while Bains was third at 12.76. Heyd added yet another silver in the 200m dash, with a time of 26.67. Also representing Quamichan was Ben William, who finished fifth in the boys 100m dash (11.94 seconds) and sixth in the long jump (5.58m). In addition to their relay team, Mt. Prevost was represented by Nicole Lindsay, who placed fifth in the province in the girls 400m dash, with a time of 1:00.66. Nathan White was the sole athlete from Chemainus at provincials, and placed third in the boys high jump, soaring 1.70m. Rachel Jerome of Ladysmith Secondary won gold in the girls long jump with a distance of 5.29m. Dwight International School had one qualifier in Keating Teft, who was scheduled to run the boys 1500m and 3000m, but didn’t make the trip.

Some terrific individual performances pushed Frances Kelsey Secondary School to 11th place in the female team rankings in B.C. at last weekend’s provincial senior track and field championships in Langley. Agnes Esser came home with two medals, winning gold in shot put and silver in discus. Her best shot throw came in at 13.52 metres, 69 centimetres farther than the silver medallist, Little Flower Academy’s Asianna Covington. Esser’s best discus throw was 47.07 metres, just over a metre back of Covington. Kelsey also earned points for a top-eight finish in the girls 200m dash, where Tia Baker finished fifth, her time of 25.96 seconds just one one-hundredth of a second out of fourth. Baker’s teammate, MaryKate Cross, also qualified for provincials in the 200m, but didn’t reach the final, placing fifth in her heat. Baker placed third in her heat in the 400m as well, narrowly missing a qualifying time. In addition to finishing an impressive 11th in the female rankings, the Kelsey team was ranked 23rd in the combined rankings, despite not having any male provincial competitors. Nearly 200 schools from across the province were represented in Langley.

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Cowichan Secondary school collected points in a number of events as well, led by Liam Lindsay’s bronze medal in the boys triple jump, where he leaped 13.23 metres. Andrew Larson finished seventh in that event with a distance of 12.87m. Cowichan’s Taryn Smiley finished sixth in the girls 200m dash with a time of 26.31, having placed first in her heat. She also placed third in her 100m dash heat, and joined Kaitlyn Lee, Leah Theobald and Kaylyn Kershaw on the school’s seventhplace 4x100m relay team. Lindsay placed fourth in his 200m dash heat. He and Larson also competed in the long jump, finishing 11th and 19th, respectively, and were part of the 4x100m relay team that finished fifth in its heat, along with Kaelan Colbourne and C.J. Pagaduan. Pagaduan placed 20th in the boys javelin, while another thrower, Wesley Smith, qualified for provincials, but was unable to represent Cowichan due to work commitments. Chemainus Secondary’s lone athlete at provincials, Austin Palou, placed third in his heats in the 100m and 200m, just missing qualifying for the final in both races. Duncan Christian School sent a pair of athletes to Langley. Mikayla Cook finished 20th in the girls long jump and Douglas Groenendijk placed 22nd in the boys triple jump.

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910 Sydney Charles John Watts 1927-2013 Peter Paschal Walker April 27, 1936 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 27, 2013 After a long struggle with Chronic Pulmonary Disease, we say goodbye to Pete as he passed away peacefully at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC. He is survived by his loving wife and dedicated caregiver, Anna. They would celebrate their 41 years together this July. His children, Vicki (Roddy), Donna (Darcy), Ronny and David, his grandchildren, Jenny, Meghan, Shelby, Dylan, Adrienne, Kristen, Carly and Emma will all miss him dearly. Pete was born and raised in Victoria, only son of Paschal & Trudy Walker. He grew up in Victoria with many life-long friends who shared his love for classic cars. He enjoyed a lifetime career of driving trucks for Pacific Logging, Ralmax, Nixon Bros. and ending with Cliffside Trucking. He had a passion for the beach, daily coffee with his buddies, riding his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peterbiltâ&#x20AC;? scooter and his Saturday outings with his loyal friend, Ross. He will always be remembered by all of us for his great sense of humour and his love for air horns and firewood. Cremation has taken place. At Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory can be made to the BC Lung Association. 271759

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It is with sincere regret we announce that Syd Watts, long time Vancouver Island mountain climber, keen birder, naturalist extraordinaire and lifelong champion of natural places passed away Sat May 25 at Cowichan District Hospital. He was predeceased by wife Emily (nee Prout, 2003) and sister Beatrice (1939). Born near Olds, Alberta in1927, he moved to the Duncan area in 1937. Syd worked as a mechanic but spent most of his energy for wild places. When he joined Scouting, his first hiking trip on nearby Mt. Prevost began his lifetime of hiking and experiencing the outdoors. He climbed with the Outdoor Club of Victoria, the Alpine Club of Canada, and co-founded the Island Mountain Ramblers. Syd wishes to be remembered for leading many trips with these groups. He explored all the high-ridge routes in Strathcona Park, documenting these trails for the guide, Hiking Trails III. In 1970 Syd and wife Emily climbed a mountain now called Syd Watts Peak, for the first time. They were instrumental in saving Mt. Tzuhalem Ecological Reserve where Syd became Reserve Warden. In 2007 he was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award from BC Parks. Syd and Emily were long time members of the Cowichan Valley Naturalists where he continued to lead walks and share his wide naturalist knowledge until recently. In 2008 a board walk at Somenos Marsh was named Watts Walk to commemorate their work preserving this area. Through all these activities Syd met amazing people whom he highly respected and who will miss him sorely. You could always find Syd out on the trails with his binoculars, observing and enjoying the wonders of nature. No service by request. As friends of Syd you are invited on July 7, 2013 2-4pm, to the Glenora Hall, 3660 Glenora Rd, Duncan to share your memories. Donations to Cowichan Valley Land Trust or Salvation Army are welcomed. 272049

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you ďŹ nd comfort... Gary Stephen Gilmore It is with a heavy heart that we announce Gary Stephen Gilmore passed away suddenly but peacefully on May 21, 2013. Born in 1954, Gary lived his entire life in Chemainus and loved every minute of it. His smile lit up every room he entered and he touched the heart of everyone he crossed paths with. His love for life was infectious and his stories, unforgettable. Gary was a loving husband to his wife Debbie, compassionate father to his children Erin (Trevor); Marie (Maurice); Robert and Mathew (Kristina) as well as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;forever-youngâ&#x20AC;? grandfather to Lucas, Liam and Maxis. Pre-deceased by his sister Ann; mother Antoinette; sister Silvia; father William and brother Reg. Today, his brother Bill (Deb) and sister Carole (Dan) along with nieces Nicole, Seneva, Katherine and nephews, Reg and Brian all have fond memories of Gary singing songs around the campfire. Gary had a 35-year career at the Crofton Pulp Mill where he fulfilled his belief in â&#x20AC;&#x153;work-hard, play-hardâ&#x20AC;?. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Crofton Community Centre, June 9th at 2:00pm. Bring memories and stories to reminisce with smiles and laughter. In lieu of flowers and sentiments, we kindly suggest a donation to the Salmon Enhancement Project in Port Renfrew, BC where some of his fondest memories were found. An account will be set up at the Community Credit Union to accept donations in his honour (250) 246-4704. 271634

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Re: The Estate of Allen Stevens Bednar , deceased, formerly of #17 - 2979 River Road, Chemainus, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claim against the Estate of Allen Stevens Bednar are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor c/o Kelly Binette, 338 Vincent Ave., Victoria, BC, V9A 2G7 on or before June 26, 2013, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. 271241

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate of ROBERT GORDON ANDERSON, Deceased Date of death: October 21, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and others having a claim against the Estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor, DALE HUSTON c/o his solicitor, MICHAEL G. COLEMAN, Q.C. of the firm of COLEMAN FRASER WHITTOME LEHAN, Barristers and Solicitors, 202 - 58 Station Street, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1M4 (Telephone 250-748-1013) on or before August 27, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. 271668

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate of John Montague Cunningham, Deceased Date of death: October 31, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and others having a claim against the Estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor, MICHAEL G. COLEMAN, Q.C. of the firm of COLEMAN FRASER WHITTOME LEHAN, Barristers and Solicitors, 202 - 58 Station Street, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1M4 (Telephone 250-748-1013) on or before June 30, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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Action No.: 12 1990 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: ANTHONY NORMAN JIMMY PLAINTIFF AND: THE ESTATE OF PATTI LUCILLE DANIELS, Deceased, By her representative, CLETUS AARON ERIC DANIELS DEFENDANTS To: The Defendants TAKE NOTICE THAT on April 12, 2013 an order was made for service on you of Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Victoria Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 12 1990 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claims the following relief against you: General damages, special damages, costs, interest pursuant to the Court Order Interest Act and such further other relief as the Honourable Court may seem meet and just. You must file a Response to the Civil Claim within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgement, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Victoria Registry, at 850 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC. A copy of the Notice o Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by the solicitors for the plaintiff whose address for service is: 999 Fort Street, Victoria, BC. Fax Number for service: (250) 388-7881. 272083

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APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline June 15, 2013. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com. 271923

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FOODSAFE COURSES Level-One. Saturday, June 29 & July 27 $65/person. Location: Island Savings Centre. Call (250)746-4154 to register. www.saferfood.ca 271848

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Manager of Payroll and Benefits The Cowichan Valley School District invites applications for the position of Manager of Payroll and Benefits. A detailed job description can be viewed at www.sd79.bc.ca under employment opportunities – excluded. The deadline for applications is 12:00 Noon on Friday, June 14, 2013. 271756

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Logging Supervisor for mid-sized Duncan based contractor. Entails supervising a union crew in second growth logging, road building & rd maintenance. Competitive salary & benefits. Fax resume to (250)597-2554 or email office@island fibre.ca

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PART TIME Caretaker for 14 unit apartment. NO SMOKING; NO PETS. Experience required, includes maintenance and cleaning. Caretaker suite on premises. Position available Aug. 1, 2013. Apply to CSCHS, PO Box 92, Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K0. Posting closes June 14, 2013. 270694

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FULL-TIME and PART-TIME Bookeeping positions available immediately. Must be proficient with SAGE Simply Accounting program. Full time - 35hrs/wk; Part time - 12hrs/wk. Send resumes to: citybk607@gmail.com 271437

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Cowichan Valley School District is going through a restructuring process this summer and is looking for expressions of interest from Journeyman Carpenters, Journeyman Electricians, Journeyman Plumbers and Journeyman Painters. This is for temporary work during the summer restructuring process. Please submit a resume, clearly stating the position for which you are applying and three work related references. Include a copy of your red seal certification and indicate whether or not you have your own WorkSafe and liability insurance coverage. Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on, Monday, June 10, 2013 and should be forwarded to: Mark Margerison, Occupational Health & Safety Manager 2557 Beverly Street Duncan, BC. V9L 2X3 The successful applicants will be required to complete an authorization for Criminal Records Search under the Criminal Records Review Act. Only those applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted. No Telephone or Personal Solicitations Accepted. 271474

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DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 3 or 1 with airbrakes: Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. Plus extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg. Skills Needed Ability to travel 6 months at a time, Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers. Click here to apply, keyword: Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE. EOE 271392

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SMALL ENGINE TECHNICIAN. Join BC’s Largest Volume Outdoor Power Equipment Sales and Service Center with over 20 employees serving BC since 1986. We require immediately, one FullTime(Year-round) experienced Service Technician to join our extremely busy service centre. This F/T position requires the applicant to have extensive knowledge of 2cycle and 4cycle engines, all lawn and garden equipment and related power equipment. Industry certification is definitely an asset. Medical and Dental plan. Salary is commensurate with experience. Mail resume to: Fraser Valley Equipment Ltd., 13399 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W-2N5, Fax: 604-599-8840, Email: terry@fraservalleyequipment.com 271914

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT CASUAL, ON-CALL OPPORTUNITIES COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT

Join our energetic teams providing a variety of services to the community at the CVRD recreation facilities: Cowichan Lake Recreation, Island Savings Centre and Kerry Park Recreation. Casual opportunities are available now and in the Fall of 2013. Can you skate competently? • Skate/Rink Patrol, Activity Leader I Do you have food and beverage experience? • F&B I - Concession/prep-cooking, F&B II - Bartender Do you relate well with at-risk youth? • Youth Outreach Leader If you enjoy providing pleasant, professional service to the public, have a passion for recreation and events, and are flexible and available to work a variety of casual, on-call shifts, view these opportunities on the CVRD website for complete details including locations, qualifications and application instructions. www.cvrd.bc.ca 271503

PROFESSIONAL SALES CONSULTANTS. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of New & Used vehicles & friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: dbrackenbury@denhamford.com. 271925

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MARINE Superintendent/Detachment Superintendent, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet, a civilian component of the Department Of National Defence, seeks Marine Managers for positions in Nanoose Bay and Victoria (Vancouver Island), British Columbia. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND13J008697-000065, Selection Process# 13-DND-EA-ESQ373623, Marine Superintendent/Detachment Superintendent. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. **http:/ /jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ index-eng.htm. Surintendant / Surintendant de detachement de la Marine. La flotte auxiliaire des forces canadiennes, une composante civile du ministe ` re de la Defense nationale, cherche des gestionnaires marins pour des postes situes a Nanoose Bay et Victoria sur l’ile de Vancouver, en ColombieBritannique. Les candidats interesses doivent postuler en ligne a travers le site internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, Reference n DND13J008697-000065, le processus de selection # 13-DND-EAESQ-373623, Surintendant / Surintendant de detachement de Marine. Les candidats doivent posseder toutes les qualifications essentielles enumerees dans la publicite en ligne et remplir la demande dans les delais prescrits. http://jobsemplois.gc.ca/indexeng.htm 271927

PARTS PERSON. Join BC’s Largest Volume Outdoor Power Equipment Sales and Service Center with over 20 employees serving BC since 1986. We require immediately, one Full-Time(Yearround) experienced Parts Person to join our Parts Department. Duties include Counter Sales, Telephone inquiries and Sales, Parts Lookup(Both Computer and Manual), Inventory stocking and merchandising. This F/T position requires applicant to have knowledge of the outdoor power equipment industry, superior customer service skills, and excellent communicative and organizational skills. Medical and Dental plan. Salary is commensurate with experience. Mail resume to: Fraser Valley Equipment Ltd., 13399 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W-2N5, Fax: 604-599-8840, Email: terry@fraservalleyequipment.com 271915

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TWO FULL-TIME positions available immediately for an Import Auto dealer in the interior of BC. Service Advisor -minimum 2-3 years experience. Apprentice or Journeyman Technician Both applicants must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Email: moejam@telus.net. 271931

CLINICAL Counsellor NI Survivors’ Healing Society-Trauma and Abuse Counselling Centre. 14 hour per week contract with expansion and renewal potential. contact@nishs.ca

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KLASSIC AUTOBODY (Hay River, NT) seeking Working Shop Foreman/Assistant Manager Oversee Bodyshop, estimations, quality/ safety, team-player. $37-$42 hourly+OT, company matched pension plan, benefits. Apply to: employment@kinglandford.com. Fax: 867-874-2843.

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Cobble Hill

DOUGLAS HILL GARAGE SALE Douglas Hill Subdivision off Cowichan Bay Road is having a HUGE multi-family garage sale. Come park your car and wander the neighbourhood. June 8 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Rain or Shine

GARAGE SALE Please Help!! The folks at 3695 Cedardale Rd in Cobble Hill need to clean out some clutter. All sorts of household items. June 08, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Rain or Shine

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Saturday, June 8th ★ 8 am - 2 pm Scattered throughout town at individual locations. 271046

3 DAY GARAGE SALE 1370 Tatlo Rd., Crofton Fri, June 7 ★ 12 - 4 pm Sat, June 8 ★ 8am - 4 pm Sun, June 9 ★ 8 am - 3 pm Camping & hunting equipment, Husehold items, Collectibles, Ride’m Lawnmower w/trailer.

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GARAGE SALE Fri, Sat & Sun, June 7, 8 & 9 ★ 9 AM - 3 PM 3215 Moorfield Rd. Garden Swing, Sewing Center, Mitre Saw & Much Much More!

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MOVING & GARAGE SALE Sunday, June 9 ★ 9 am - 3 pm 1821 Escarpment Way, Duncan Dressers, Beds, Chairs, Diningroom Set & Much More! 271496

THRIFT STORE 7th-day Adventist Second & Third Sunday of every month • 10 am - 2 pm Thursdays • 11 am - 1 pm Join us for Bible Study Thursdays 10 - 11 am. Refreshments 10 am 3441 Gibbins Rd. 271687

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 5964 LAKES RD. Saturday, June 8 ★ 9:00 am - ?

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LOST Mill Bay area. Black Lab/Retreiver named Jake. 5½ years old. Black with white tip on tail. Quite shy around strangers. 250-743-0615. 272079

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STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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FREE!!! Queen size mattress and box spring. Good condition. You pick up. Call Dawn 250-748-2666 or 250-701-3477.

ESTATE SALE Grandma’s condo. 2Bdrm, 2Bath, 5-appliances, in-suite laundry. Top floor with 2-balconies and 272108 south-west vista. Great location in a Hot Tubs well-run adult buildPools & Spas ing. Walk to 271933 H O T T U B ( S P A ) everything. Reduced COVERS. Best Price, t o 1 3 4 , 9 0 0 . o b o . Firewood B e s t Q u a l i t y . A l l 250-743-2174. 272082 Shapes & Colors Available. Call Apartments 1-866-652-6837 Unfurnished A A A Q u a l i t y www.thecoverguyfirewood guaranteed. .com/newspaper 2 7 1 9 0 6 ADULT $225/cord. Call BUILDING IN Items Lost 746-0105 or 732-6163

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CHEMAINUS 1Bdrm, new carpets and paint. Available now. N/P, N/S. $650./mo. 250-246-1399. 270755

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AVAILABLE JULY 1 3Bdrm, 2½Bath, end of cul-de-sac. Includes 5-appliances and yard maintenance. N/S, N/P. $1400./mo. 250-709-2076. 271473

JUNK & RUBISH REMOVAL 250-246-0333 ayardortwo.com 271844

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1BDRM N/S, small well behaved pet ok, Sea view/garden views, fireplace. Cherry Point area. $700/mo. utilities, internet and shared laundry included. Available Now. 250-889-1140/ 250-733-2560/msg. 271551

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SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd Clean 1 & 2 bdrm unit. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quite, well maintained building with elevator and sauna. Close to schools and hospital. Pet friendly.

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MAPLE GROVE APARTMENT 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 and 3 bdrm units. Heat and hot water included. Family orientated. Clean and quiet. Renovated units. Indoor pet welcome. On site laundry facilities.

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CHALKBOARD THEATRE OUR FIRST FULL LENGTH MUSICAL! "INTO THE WOODS" Auditions (required) and registrations for fall 2013 (students ages 13-19) June 18, Duncan United Church. Audition packages at CVAC in Island Savings Centre. Public viewing of "Into the Woods" June 12 at 6 pm at the Duncan Garage showroom. Register Now for Junior Musical Theatre Programs!! "The Best of Disney" Summer Camp -July 8-13th "Dear Edwina Jr."- Starting Fall 2013 250-597-2560 info@chalkboardtheatre.com

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Miscellaneous • Dr. Colin Bradley presents The Search for Sir John Franklin’s Lost Vessels: HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m., Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, hosted by Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. Entry by donation. Info: 250-746-4955 or cwbs@classicboats.org • South Cowichan Library in Mill Bay hosts Maureen Alexander, founder of Bamberton Historical Society, on Bamberton history, June 6, 6 p.m. • Ginormous Sale, books, baking, plants, rummage and boutique, Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Peter’s Church Hall, 5800 Church Rd., off Maple Bay Rd. • Cowichan Family Life Association 19th Annual Cowichan Valley Garden Tour, Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., self-guided tour of 6 gardens between Mill Bay and Duncan. Tickets $20. Info: 250-748-8281 or www.cowichanfamilylife.org • Duncan Library hosts NFB documentary “We Were Children” about residential school experiences of two First Nations children, Monday, June 10, 6 p.m. • Paw Paw – the natural chemotherapy by Dr. McLaughlin, presenting his 30+ years of research, release of Lorene Benoit’s 2nd Edition Paw Paw book, Tuesday, June 11, 7-9 p.m., Island Savings Centre. Tickets $10, call 250-748-6802. • Ladysmith and area 3rd annual Be a Home Town Tourist Weekend, June 15-16. Free events, discounts on activities, attractions, dining. Info: www.take5.ca/hometowntourist or call Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce: 250-245-2112, 250-245-7015. • Cowichan Valley Ride Don’t Hide: Pedal to the Trestle, Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., to raise awareness and support for women’s mental health, Canadian Mental Health Association Cowichan Valley branch. Cost $35 adults, children under 14 free, 25 km ride begins at Glenora Trailhead Park. Info: 250-746-5521. • Family Caregiver Series, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16 and 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Jane Hope, 1-800-462-2833 or jhope@alzheimerbc.org • Friendly Visitors wanted! Volunteer Cowichan prog ram connects an isolated or lonely senior in the community

Seniors • Top of the Town show by the Chemainus 55+ drop in centre, May 31 and June 1, 7 p.m., June 2, 2 p.m. Cost $15. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre blood pressure clinic, June 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Chemainus 55+ drop in centre dances June 8 with The Esquires, June 22 with Happy Hans, 7 p.m., lunch $9. • 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, 7 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 Seniors Drop-in Centre Bingo every Monday, doors open 4:45 p.m., starts 6:40 p.m. Loonie pot, G-Ball, bonanza, 50/50 draw. • Chemainus Seniors Centre bridge classes: Monday 1-4 p.m., Tuesday pairs 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday pairs 1-4 p.m. Duplicate bridge Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Crib Classes 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.

Recreation • Guerrilla Gardening: make seedballs at the Duncan Library to beautify community Thursday, June 20, 4-6 p.m. • 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. Info: 250-748-9604. • 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., Multi-purpose Hall,

Island Savings Centre. Recreational and ladder. All welcome. Info: 250-746-4380. • 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. • Cowichan Spirit of Women presents every Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. dropin ladies fitness class, Sands Reception Centre, 187 Trunk Rd., Duncan. Free. Info: 250-715-3893.

Meetings • Volunteer Cowichan annual general meeting June 7, 3:30 p.m., Girl Guide Hall, 321 Cairnsmore, Duncan. • Cobble Hill Women’s Institute meets in the small room of the Cobble Hill hall, noon pot luck lunch, second Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. Info: Jessie Anderson 250-743-9040. • Dads Make a Difference weekly support group for Dads Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., West Coast Men office, 80 Station St., Ste 213. Info: 250597-2801 or www.cowichanmen.org • Cowichan Valley Camera Club meets the second Tuesday and the third and fourth Wednesday from September through June at 7 p.m. at Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Center. • Cowichan Valley Camera Club meets the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month at the Clements Centre, 7 p.m. Info: www.cowichanvalleycameraclub.com • Cowichan Toastmasters #950 has moved to the Duncan Travelodge. Guests welcome Wednesday evenings, 7 p.m. Toastmasters offers public speaking and leadership training at a reasonable cost. Info: 250-743-9316. • English Corner, every Monday, Duncan library, 12:30-1:30 p.m., free of charge, come discuss interesting topics, practice English, make new friends, improve vocabulary. Info: cowichanvalleyenglishcorner@gmail.com or 250-746-4509.

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• Codependents Anonymous Duncan meeting Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. at The Alano Club at 107 Evans St., Duncan. More info: duncancoda@gmail.com • Adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families: a 12-step program for those whose childhood is still causing them problems. Fridays, 7 p.m. Alano Club, 107 Evans St. Info: 250-748-5993. • Weekly Men’s Circle for peer support, Mill Bay. Info: Grant 250-748-2766 or cowichanmen.org • Parents Suppport: Do you have children with addictions? Join this open group and share worries and wisdom. Drop in Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Canadian mental Health, 371 Festubert St. • Family Support: Do you have friends or family with mental health concerns and need support from a counselor? Call 250-7465521 or drop in every 2nd or 4th Thursday at Canadian Mental Health, 371 Festubert St. • Peer Support: Do you need someone just to listen? Confidential, non-judgmental and respectful services for people struggling with mental health issues and connecting them with resources and services. Drop in weekdays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Canadian Mental Health, 371 Festubert St. • Cowichan Bonsai Club now meeting at Crofton Senior’s Centre (base of Joan Avenue off parking lot beside Crofton Ferry Terminal). Meetings the second Monday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Info: 250-246-9871 or email pinkdragonfly@shaw.ca • Is food a problem for you? There is a solution at Overeaters Anonymous, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Living Room of the New Life Church, 1839 Tzouhalem Rd. Info: 250-709-2608. Or Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m., 371 Festubert St., call Jocelyne 250-748-6501. • Cowichan Beekeepers meetings third Thursday of the month, 5855 Clements in the Cowichan Exhibition office building, 7:30 p.m. • Cowichan Valley Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada meets every third Wednesday at the Crofton Seniors Centre at 7 p.m. New members welcome. Info: Dale 250246-3357 or Tom 250-748-3450. • New Writers Group Meets every third Wednesday of the month. Learn to write short fiction and novels Activity Room, Cowichan Library Duncan from 6-8 pm. Everyone welcome Information: 250-4160363 elizahemingway@shaw.ca

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